Bulletin: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Mass Intentions
Monday, January 26
Dennis McCloskey (+)
Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops
Tuesday, January 27
Dennis McCloskey (+)
Saint Angela Merici, Virgin
Wednesday, January 28
Leah Van Rootselaar (+)
Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Doctor
Thursday, January 29
Talitha & Tabada Family (INT)
Friday, January 30
Terezia Cseh (+)
Saturday, January 31
Paul Cseh (+)
Saint John Bosco, Priest
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 after the 9am and 11:15am Masses for our first Sunday Social of 2026. Come for community, conversation and really great coffee (and treats!).
Additionally, we hope you will join us for the social following the 9am Mass to welcome our parish-family members who will be receiving sacraments this Easter.
See you there.
Dear Men of the parish, please join us this Saturday, January 31st at 7pm for an evening of connection and camaraderie.
Please RSVP so our organizers can prepare appropriately.
Please join us in congratulating Ryan M, Teresa, Paula, Taylor, Shelah, Ryan P, Yewon, Jamie, Stuart, Chelsea, Reid, Nancy, Nash, Niko, Amy, and Mitchell who are taking part in the Rite of Acceptance- declaring publicly their desire to enter the Catholic church and become part of our parish family.
We pray to our God of unending love, please fill these catechumens and candidates with Your grace as they prepare for the Easter sacraments. Strengthen their faith, deepen their commitment, and grant them the endurance to embrace this new life in Christ. May they truly experience Your presence and power this Easter season and always. Amen
Your dedication means more than you know. Thank you for giving your time so generously.
Christmas Trees Removal
Thank you so much to Hajjie, Kyle, Masa, Martin, and Randy for your work this past weekend to complete the cleanup of the Christmas Trees at our parish. We are so grateful to you all for your hard work and dedication.
Resources for Reflection
Movies, Online learning, Meditations, Seasonal Resources, and more
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News and Information
Resources and events from outside of our Parish
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.
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.
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
Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
Join your voice with ours as we pray on the first Saturday of each month for respect for all human life, from conception to its natural end. Hosted by the Archdiocese of Vancouver, we will begin with Mass, followed by the rosary. Saturday, February 7, 9:00 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Parish in West Vancouver. Learn more 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.
