Bulletin: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Please join us for a joyous celebration of the 100 year anniversary of our beautiful home.
April 11, 2026
Mass begins at 4:30pm with Archbishop Richard W. Smith
All are Welcome
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Invitation to Share your stories
Our parish home is an amazing tapestry woven together of our shared histories.
We invite you to share your pictures, your stories, your history with us (cherished memories with the nuns, with the priests, at the school, funny, tragic, happy, & warming). This is for the archive of the parish; we are also compiling a Parish book, and some of your stories may be featured in that.
Or you can email your story and pictures to our Parish email address: [email protected].
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, March 30
Anne Kully (+)
Tuesday, March 31
Susan Benson (+)
Wednesday, April 1
Terri Pacheco (+)
Thursday, April 2
Holy Thursday
Friday, April 3
Good Friday
Saturday, April 4
Holy Saturday
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Please join us after the 9am and the 11:15am Masses for a Sunday Social; come and meet this year’s Catechumens who will receive holy sacraments at this year’s Easter Vigil; enjoy good coffee and great conversations.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please join us this weekend following the 11:15am Mass for our bi-weekly Food Recovery Program Giveaway Day. Gates open after Mass has ended or 12:30pm, which ever is later.
We are forever grateful to our donors, without whom we could not offer this program to the community. This week we have received donations from the Port Coquitlam Costco, Friends in Need Food Bank, Food Bank on Wheels, Safeway Bakery in PoCo, Starbucks, Shoppers on 240th, and Save On Foods.
If you utilize a mobility aid such as a walker or cane, or move slowly, please form a separate line at the gate. Individuals with large pull-behind carts or are with their family please wait in the longer lineup. If you require any support or have questions, please speak to our volunteers who are wearing visibility vests. We are here to help. ♥♥♥
Please join us in celebratory prayer for the baptisms of Julian Rodriguez and Qiyana Bui.
We pray that these little ones live lives filled with all of God’s grace and love.
Thank you to Cathy, Jody, Linda and Ron, Susan, Ana, Lorna & Randy for your time and work to clean our church from all of the dust that had accumulated with the wall renovations. We are incredibly grateful to you for helping our parish prepare for Holy Week.
What about the wall?
Our team has completed the refresh of the walls surrounding the Altar.
Thank you for your amazing work!
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
Birthright Volunteers Needed
Birthright of Vancouver is urgently seeking daytime office volunteers to support women facing unplanned pregnancies. Volunteers are asked to commit to three hours per week between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. We are looking for individuals who are good listeners and can offer a caring, positive, supportive, and non-judgmental presence to every woman. Training is provided. Please email us at [email protected]
Take Action to Support Bill C-218
Write your Member of Parliament Today! Visit HelpNotHarmCanada.ca
You’re invited to visit HelpNotHarmCanada.ca where you can e-mail your Member of Parliament (MP), asking for their support of Bill C-218 (The Right to Recover Act), which would amend the Criminal Code to prevent Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) from being provided when mental illness is the sole underlying condition. Without this change, MAiD will be available for those suffering from mental illness alone beginning in March 2027.
Chances are you know someone struggling with mental illness — a family member, friend, or colleague. As Catholics and Canadians, we are called to offer care, hope, and protection — not death — to those who are suffering and most vulnerable. Visit HelpNotHarmCanada.ca today and ask your MP to support Bill C-218. Estate and Memorial Planning – East Vancouver
Ensure your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are cared for with a well-prepared estate and memorial plan. This free, expert-led seminar will guide you through essential topics such as:
*Why every Catholic needs a Will – Protect your family and ensure your assets are distributed according to your values.
*Choosing the right Executor – Select a trusted individual to carry out your final wishes.
*Understanding Probate & Power of Attorney – Make informed decisions that simplify the legal process.
*The tax benefits of charitable giving – Leave a lasting impact through faithful stewardship.
*Preparing for Catholic funeral rites – Discover the beauty of a well-planned funeral and the benefits of pre-arrangements.
Saturday, April 11, 10:00 – 11:30am at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Seasons of Hope Bereavement Group
Grieving is a sacred process, and expressing loss is essential to healing. You are invited to participate in the upcoming Seasons of Hope Bereavement Group at Gardens of Gethsemani. This is a free, 6-week series that runs every Saturday from April 18 to May 30. Come and be comforted by one another by receiving Christ’s love and consolation. Please register by Monday, April 13 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Catholic Youth Conference “Called, Chosen, Sent”
CYC welcomes high school youth in grades 8-12 and the adults who are journeying with them as their parish youth ministry leaders, teachers, and mentors. This full-day event will include a keynote speaker, smaller breakout sessions, time for prayer, praise & worship music, food, and opportunities for you to interact with other youth from around our Archdiocese. May 2, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm at Archbishop Carney Secondary School, Port Coquitlam. This event only accepts group registrations. Register by April 17 and receive free t-shirts. Volunteer opportunities available. Learn more at cyc.rcav.org.
