Bulletin: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our parish relies on your generosity. Your donations each year directly impact our ability to minister to those in need, to provide special programs such as Alpha and CGS, to offer small group faith studies, to maintain our buildings, and to grow our parish school.
Mass Intentions
Monday, January 19
Jen Castle, Tyler & Joey (INT)
Tuesday, January 20
Carol Periera (INT)
Saint Fabian, Pope, Martyr
or Saint Sebastian, Martyr
Wednesday, January 21
Yanks Hanlon (+)
Saint Agnes, Virgin, Martyr
Thursday, January 22
Declan Dwan (INT)
Saint Vincent, Deacon, Martyr
Friday, January 23
Estefania Robles (+)
Saturday, January 24
Dominic Boyer (INT)
Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor
Special Prayer Intention for Catholic Health Care
A court case began this week involving St. Paul’s Hospital. The case pertains to whether faith-based health care facilities are permitted to operate in accordance with their values by not providing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). It will challenge Catholic healthcare and its place within Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system.
Lord Jesus, Divine Healer, you sought out the sick, the marginalized, and those cast aside. We pray for all who receive care at St. Paul’s Hospital, for their families and loved ones, and for all healthcare workers who serve with compassion. We entrust this court case to your care. Grant wisdom to those who must decide it, that justice may prevail and that Catholic healthcare may continue its mission without compromise. Help us to protect those who are most vulnerable and to build a society where every human life is sacred.
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Please join us this Sunday, January 18, following the 11:15am Mass for our bi-weekly Food Recovery Program giveaway day.
This week we are grateful to our donors: Food Bank on Wheels, Port Coquitlam Costco, the PoCo Safeway Bakery, Shoppers on 240th, Save On, and both the Valley Fair and the 227th Starbucks for their generous donations. We are also grateful to Lovedeep and Amazon for the weekly deliveries of donations from Food Bank on Wheels.
Their ongoing contributions make it possible for us to continue to share this support with our community.
Calling our young women, grades 8-12, to our bi-weekly Bibles and Brownies gathering at Holy Grounds. Friday, January 23 at 6:30pm.
Please RSVP so the organizers can prepare for everyone.
Please join us in joyful celebration and congratulations for the baptisms of Calix Adam Sacalle and Aiden Nazareth.
We pray that through these beautiful celebrations the Lord will bless and be present in your lives for all the days to come.
Your dedication means more than you know. Thank you for giving your time so generously.
Christmas Decorations Removal
Thank you so much to Monica, Randy, Don, Lorraine, Marie, Susan, Irene, Marco, Kurt and Jodie for your time and help this past Monday in carefully and lovingly putting away our parish Christmas decorations as we return to Ordinary Time.
Monday Coffee Social
Thank you to Gloria and Shelly for opening up Holy Grounds and preparing coffee and treats for those who supported the Christmas decorations removal.
Resources for Reflection
Movies, Online learning, Meditations, Seasonal Resources, and more
Formed is a resource paid for and provided to our community by St. Patrick’s Parish.
To access the resources available, please visit https://formed.org/signup and select St. Patrick’s Maple Ridge from the list of available parishes and complete their registration form.
News and Information
Resources and events from outside of our Parish
Catholic Pacific College Open House
When: Monday, January 26th, 2026 @ 6PM
Where: Catholic Pacific College | 7720 Glover Rd, Langley, BC
Who: For prospective CPC/TWU students grades 10-12, and those who are considering joining us this upcoming Fall 2026.
Please Join Us for an amazing opportunity to learn about what the school has to offer and meet staff, faculty, and current students. There are short presentations from our Academic Dean and President, followed by a Q&A session and some refreshments.
Doors will open at 6:00PM, program will start at 6:30PM, and will finish around 7:45PM.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Admissions Manager, John Doromal, either by phone at 236-512-6250 or by email at [email protected].
RSVP Date: Friday January 23, 2026
The St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is awarding a $500.00 Bursary to any St. Patrick’s Parishioner graduating from Grade 12 in 2026, who is attending their first year of a Post Secondary Institution, Seminary or Convent and is a practising Catholic.
Application’s are due March 31, 2026. Please contact the Parish Office or contact Anna Mieszkowska at 604-463-2182 or [email protected] for an application form.
Additionally, the CWL would like to invite you to consider the following, additional opportunities:
Vancouver Diocesan Council Bursary (2 – $1000.00 Bursaries)
Criteria and application available at www.vancouvercwl.ca, due by March 31st
BC & Yukon Provincial Council Molly Boucher Bursary ($2,000.00)
Criteria and application can be downloaded from the BC & Yukon Provincial
website at www.bcyukoncwl.com, applications are due by April 30.
National CWL Bursary
Criteria and applications are available upon request from the national office or can be downloaded from www.cwl.ca. Applications due by May 31st.
Lord our God, in your wisdom and love you surround us with the mysteries of the universe. Send your Spirit upon these students and fill them with your wisdom and blessings. Grant that they may devote themselves to their studies and draw ever closer to you, the source of all knowledge. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Handbook for the 2026 Sunday of the Word of God
The Dicastery for Evangelization: Section for Fundamental Questions Regarding Evangelization in the World has published its handbook for the seventh Sunday of the Word of God, which will be celebrated on January 25 2026. The theme for this year is The Word of Christ Dwells Among You (Col 3.16). The handbook provides theological orientations, pastoral proposals, suggestions for biblical adoration and an outline for the Eucharistic celebration.
The handbook is available in English: Liturgical and Pastoral Handbook and in French: Guide Liturgique et Pastorale
Are you called to the priesthood, diaconate or religious life?
As John the Baptist introduced the people of his time to Jesus “a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’” Perhaps God is calling you to do the same in our time as a priest, deacon, brother or sister. Learn more and contact the Archdiocese of Vancouver Vocations Office at vocationsvancouver.ca.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The worldwide celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is both the seed and and the fruit of this striving for ‘unity in diversity’. This time of shared prayer, reflection, and fellowship invites Christians of different traditions to deepen our relationships and to live and witness together throughout the year. Sunday, January 18 through Sunday, January 25. Events and locations vary. Learn more at rcav.org/wpcu.
The Art of Rest: Hope, Faith, and Light in the Darkness
Take time to rest after the busyness of Christmas. Experience the gift of meditative prayer and expression through watercolour painting. We will also dialogue with the Lord through journaling. This workshop series is for those who want to take an intentional pause for reflection. Saturday, January 24, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Holy Angels building, Gardens of Gethsemani. Register by January 21 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Catholic Street Missionaries One-Day Training and Outreach
Come and spend a day with Catholic Street Missionaries and reach out to our homeless brothers and sisters on the streets of Vancouver. This one-day training and outreach is open to all young adults (aged 19-39) who feel called to serve Jesus in the poor. Monthly beginning Sunday, January 25 at St. Mary’s Parish, Vancouver. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Mourning Your Grief – Suicide and Euthanasia (MAiD) Support Group
This support group is for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one through suicide or euthanasia. The group is limited to five people, and sessions will run on Wednesdays for eight consecutive weeks, beginning Wednesday, February 4, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Parish, Langley. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
National Catholic Health Care Week
From February 1 to 7, 2026 we mark National Catholic Health Care Week across Canada. Inspired by Catholic social teaching, this year’s theme Open Hearts, Healing, Hope reflects the profound belief that healing is communal. We are grateful for our Catholic health ministries as partners in the healing ministry of Jesus, fostering trust, promoting justice and respecting the dignity of every human person—body, mind and soul. Pray with us during the Week with special daily reflections and prayers. Learn more and find resources at beholdvancouver.org/events
World Day of the Sick Mass
Pray for those who suffer from illness and their caregivers. Join Archbishop Smith for Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows in Vancouver followed by a reception. Wednesday, February 11, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Vancouver. See other participating parishes at beholdvancouver.org/events.
