Bulletin: Third Sunday of Easter, April 19
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, April 20
Claudio Biason (+)
Tuesday, April 21
Al Albrecht (+)
Wednesday, April 22
Leonard Hancock (+)
Thursday, April 23
Eli Boyer (INT)
Friday, April 24
Annie Van Aert (INT)
Saturday, April 25
Raj Cherian Vadana & Pooja Joy (INT)
Saint Mark, Evangelist
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
What an incredible kick-off to our yearlong anniversary celebration!
April the 11th was just the beginning…
Over the course of the year, we will be hosting Open Houses and Special Events, including our Fall Festival where we hope to do a full reveal of all the different special projects taking place around our parish for our 100 Years of Home renewal.
Stay informed and check out our specially built website just for this centennial:
www.100yearsofhome.com
We are collecting targeted donations towards our renewal efforts.
Build our Home
initiatives are:
- New programs and ministry projects
- Ongoing formation of our leaders
- Parish Gym Kitchen – (Bernie’s Corner?)
- New flooring in our church
- Resurfacing of our parish parking lots (say goodbye to potholes!)
- Sacristy Cupboards
- Exterior and interior painting of our buildings (complete)
- Parish gym bathrooms (renovation complete)
- Parish gym painting (complete)
- Renewal of our Altar walls (complete)
- New website and branding
- and so much more!
Your contributions to our parish-family home is a response to God’s generosity and a blessing to us all.
Thank you!!
- To Emma Steele for spearheading, organizing and pulling together this event.
- To Eric Chow for acting as our MC for the event, ensuring the evening was enjoyable for all who attended.
- To Jen Boyer and the Chamber Choir for once again blessing us with their gifts of music.
- To Margaret Zochowski for providing the flowers and elegant floral arrangements on our altar.
- To the Many members of CWL & Knights and members of our community who came to lend a hand with the setup.
- Thank you to Piotr Indyk, Raf Misceo, and Tyler Juhasz for doing the lights.
- Thank you to Roxie for creating a beautiful display of balloons and marquee numbers for the stage.
- Thank you to our youth for lending a hand in bringing Our Holy Grounds Home into the gym space.To Marco D’Angelo and his assistant for bartending.
- To all our testimonials, Barrie Herod, Don Okere, Krystal Howard, Jen Castle and Raf Misceo.
- And special thank you to Julia Zochowski for creating the vision for our table decor and bringing it to life with the help of Veronika Zochowski and Monica Tabada.
- Thank you Emmanuel Aquino for closing the evening with praise and worship.And to all those who joyfully answered the call to stay behind after the celebrations to help cleanup.
Please join us following the 9am and 11:15am Masses for a delicious, homemade breakfast of Pancakes, eggs, ham, sausages, toast, and more (and don’t forget the excellent coffee!).
Pancake Breakfast is provided by our Knights of Columbus. Stop in and enjoy a great conversation with our amazing community.
Breakfast is by donation.
Calling all parish ladies grades 8-12, please join us for a night of friendship and fun this coming Friday, April 24th from 6:30pm to 9pm.
Please RSVP so our organizers know how much to prepare.
Jesus says to the woman at the well, “Ask Him, and He will give you living water.” (John 4:10)
Our prayer ministry is a team of people that, as instruments, want to use our gift of prayer to bring every person into the abiding love of the Heavenly Father, so that they may receive living water.
With our prayers, we participate in the healing ministry of the Church. We have a supernatural trust in the miracles of God, who deeply loves and wants an abundant life for every person.
“For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20)
Resources for Reflection
Movies, Online learning, Meditations, Seasonal Resources, and more
Way of Light: Sign-up for Daily Prayers During Easter
The Way of Light, or the Stations of the Resurrection, follow key events in the life of Jesus following His Resurrection. This prayer is an opportunity for us to reflect on the truth of the Christian mystery: That Christ has conquered death, and in conquering death, He gives us hope in the Resurrection and the life to come. Starting on Easter Sunday, you can receive short, daily prayers right to your inbox. Sign up at https://rccav.org/light/
News and Information
Resources and events from outside of our Parish
Formation for Lay Ministry Scholarship
Are you serving in your parish or a Catholic ministry and feel called to grow deeper in your faith and leadership? The Formation for Lay Ministry Scholarship is for lay leaders already involved in ministry who want to be better equipped to serve. Through graduate-level courses in theology and pastoral ministry, you will grow in understanding, confidence, and effectiveness in your mission. The scholarship covers tuition for three courses, with online classes held one evening per week, allowing you to study from anywhere.
Applications close May 15, 2026, with courses beginning in September (or as early as July). Learn more and apply at stmarkscollege.ca/scholarships-and-financial-aid/#GraduateScholarships
Help Not Harm Canada
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.
Memorial Service for the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Tragedy
This memorial service is intended to honour the victims and remember their lives, while offering comfort and solidarity to their families, loved ones, and all those who continue to grieve. Your presence would be a meaningful sign of support as we gather in remembrance, prayer, and healing. The service will be led by Archbishop Richard Smith and will take place at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Wednesday, April 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn more at rcav.org/announcements/memorialservice.
