Bulletin: 17th 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.
Your Project Advance tax-deductible donation will fund important works such as:
- Youth and young adults ministry in our parishes
- The construction of new Catholic schools
- Programs that support healthy families
- Feeding the homeless and vulnerable in the Downtown Eastside
- Pastoral ministry and support for the hospitalized
Once St. Patrick’s parish goal is met, all additional funds raised will be directed back to parish projects identified by your Pastor and parish team. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Mass Intentions
Monday, July 29
Alison & Michael Lesiczka (INT)
Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus
Tuesday, July 30
Pamela Anne Giroux (+)
Saint Peter Chrysologus
Wednesday, July 31
Joe Pacella (+)
Saint Ignatius Loyola, Priest
Thursday, August 1
Holy Souls in Purgatory
Saint Alphonsus Mary de’ Liguori
Friday, August 2
Hipolito Felomena Tajo (+)
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop
or Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest
Saturday, August 3
Terri Pacheco (+)
Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Plenary Indulgence on the occasion of the fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
On Thursday, July 18 2024, the Holy See published a Decree granting a Plenary Indulgence for those who take part in the celebrations of the Day or who visit the elderly alone. More information from the Vatican website.
“Do not cast me off in my old age.” —Psalm 71:9
The Fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, celebrated this year on July 28, 2024, is an important occasion for the life of our ecclesial communities. Attending to our grandparents and the elderly is not only a sign of gratitude and affection, but a necessity in the construction of a more human and fraternal society. The Holy Father invites us to recognise their value and to do so permanently, not just occasionally. It is not a matter of celebrating an anniversary once a year, but of making the elderly feel like an integral part of our Christian family and our common history. The successive generations of elderly people must be taken seriously, and the Church must give them appropriate pastoral attention. We invite everyone to consider how they can honour their grandparents and the elderly in their communities. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Lord, faithful God,
You who created us in Your image,
You who never leaves us alone
and who accompanies us through every season of life,
Do not abandon us, take care of us,
And grant us, once again,
The ability to discover ourselves
and recognise that we are Your children.
Renew our hearts with your Word
And do not allow anyone to be cast aside.
May your Spirit of love fill us with Your tenderness
And teach us to say:
“I will not abandon you!”
To those we meet on our journey.
With the help of your beloved Son,
may we not lose the taste for fraternity
And may we not conform to the sadness of loneliness.
Help us to look to the future with renewed hope,
And make the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
A day without loneliness, and a day abundant
with the first-fruits of Your peace.
Amen.
Congratulations to Darijo Feiglestock on your baptism.
May God fill you with love and joy through the years ahead.
Thank you to Sanjay and his helpers for your hard work and long hours installing a much needed AC Unit for the rectory and the church main building. We are very grateful to you and your team.
Every act of help and support keeps our parish running and is an integral part of achieving our parish mission. We are so very grateful to all.
If you would like to serve the parish by donating your time or skills, please let us know.
Sponsor a Youth for the Arise Youth Retreat
We are so excited to announce that we have filled all the spots to send some of our young people to the Arise Camp Retreat that is happening in North Vancouver at the end of August. We will be starting fundraising soon BUT we wanted to give you, our parish family, an opportunity to sponsor a youth for Arise.
The cost per young person is $500.
What would it be like if our young people filled the pews of our churches, took on leadership roles at St. Patrick’s and had a personal encounter with Jesus?
We believe this retreat could be a stepping stone in introducing the idea that young people too have a role to play in the future Church. Your generous contribution could help raise up and begin the formation process for our young leaders in the parish.
1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Let no one despite you in your youth, but set the believers as an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity”.
Thank you in advance for your contribution and generous hearts!
Please contact Hannah Powell if you are interested in sponsoring a youth
You were called by God for a purpose, and were given gifts and charisms by the Holy Spirit at the time of your Baptism and Confirmation. Discover your special gift through the Called & Gifted program now being offered through St. Patrick’s
During Lent we are called to Fast, Pray and Give Alms; many in our community need help. At St. Patrick’s we strive to support our community both in spirit and in body.
If you or someone you know is in need of prayers or support, please reach out.
In Recognition of our Small Business Owners
We are so happy to provide a free resource of small businesses owned and managed by fellow parishioners. By supporting one another, we grow and strengthen our community, and through that support we grow and strengthen our faith.
Our business listings
- Business Services:
- {NEW} E-Nix Structural Engineering Consulting
- Yagi IT Consultations and Support
- Julia Hanley Consulting
- Print It Group
- Children’s Services:
- Chrysta Academy
- {NEW} Maple Corner Daycare
- Fabrication Services:
- Dion Custom Metal Services
- Doodle Design Craft
- S&T Wood Designs custom furnishings
- Tie a Bow custom creations
- Eateries & Food
- Alina Cafe & Bakery
- {NEW} Ban Chok Dee Thai Cuisine
- Bella Nonna’s Bakery & Grocer
- The Blueberry Run
- {NEW} Red Swan Pizza
- Health & Wellness
- Addictions Specialist Dr. Rosanna Lima
- Chiropractor Dr. Nancy Giacometti
- End of Life Doula, Valerie Spurrell
- Professional Nursing Foot Care – Micha
- Plexus Gut Health
- Trauma Therapist – Lorna Demedeiros
- Home Furnishings and Decor
- Bliss on a Budget – Wholesale Mattress
- Weatherly Interiors
- Home Renovation, Construction and more
- Carlson Electric
- Flooring Contractor – Don Fafard
- HVAC Contractor – Sanjay Kumar Reddy
- Norum Construction & Reno
- Junk Removal & Moving – Simon Chan
- People Services
- Personal Care Services
- {NEW} April Richardson – Makeup Artist & Airbrush Tanning
- Grace Dignified Women’s Clothing
- Mary Kay Cosmetics S. Richardson
- May Hair Design
- Nail Tips
- Photography Services
- Anita Alberto Photography
- Jozef Povazan Photography
- {Updated Info} Marta Marta Photography
- Real Estate & Financial Services
- Blue Pearl Mortgage Services
- Origin Mortgage Services
- Realtor – Sarah Eales Tuck
Own or manage a business that isn’t listed yet?
Please click below to submit your business details.
St. Patrick’s has a thriving Altar Boys Ministry, led by Marko Jakus. We would like to invite any boys who are Grade 5 and up and who feel called to serve the parish in this very special way, to complete the sign up form on our website.
We will begin holding training sessions for both new and experienced Altar Servers in the next month.
You must be signed up in order to receive the details regarding upcoming trainings.
Mass Finder: A Tool to Help You Find Mass and Confession Times Near You
Mass Finder makes it easy to find Mass and confession times near you. No matter where you are in the Archdiocese, you can use the tool to sort Mass times by day, time, and language. Check out Mass Finder today at massfinder.rcav.org.
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
“Do not cast me off in my old age.” —Psalm 71:9
The Fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, celebrated this year on July 28, 2024, is an important occasion for the life of our ecclesial communities. Attending to our grandparents and the elderly is not only a sign of gratitude and affection, but a necessity in the construction of a more human and fraternal society. The Holy Father invites us to recognise their value and to do so permanently, not just occasionally. It is not a matter of celebrating an anniversary once a year, but of making the elderly feel like an integral part of our Christian family and our common history. The successive generations of elderly people must be taken seriously, and the Church must give them appropriate pastoral attention. We invite everyone to consider how they can honour their grandparents and the elderly in their communities. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Rekindle the romance, remind yourselves why you fell in love and learn how to make a good marriage even better!
WWME is offering a weekend marriage retreat this fall. Oct. 25-27, 2024.For more info and to register visit:
https://beholdvancouver.org/events/couple-retreat-by-worldwide-marriage-encounterEarly bird special before Sept. 9.
Registration closes Oct. 14, 2023
You both deserve it!
Save the Date
The Men’s Retreat: Sept 20–22, 2024 | RockRidge Canyon, Princeton, BC
Join us for The Men’s Retreat: Perfect Storms. Through inspiring talks, the Sacraments, and outdoor adventures, Jake Khym (founder of Life Restoration Ministries) and Sam Blair (retired US Navy SEAL) will guide us through a prayerful weekend, helping us receive the perfect and transforming love of Jesus amidst life’s storms.
Registration opens July 13, 2024. For more information and to register, go to liferestoration.ca/mens-retreat.
