Bulletin: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Social, August 6
After the 9am and 11:15am Masses
Father Matthew is Away
Aug 8-18
- Tuesday, Aug 8- Friday, Aug 11 (No daily Mass and Confession).
You are welcome to go to St Luke’s daily mass at 8am - Saturday, Aug 12 – Friday, Aug 18
Fr Patrick Le will be celebrating the weekly scheduled Masses and Sacraments during this period.
Parish Office will be closed on BC Day
Monday, Aug 7
Summer Schedule Changes
Parish Office & Holy Grounds Hours
(July 3 to Sep 1, 2023)
Mondays – 8:30am – 12:00pm
Tuesdays – 8:30am – 4:00pm
Wednesdays – 8:30am – 12:00pm
Thursdays – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Fridays – 8:30am – 4:00pm
Saturdays – CLOSED
Sundays – CLOSED
Daily Mass Times (July 3 to Sep 1, 2023)
Mondays – 8:00am Mass
Tuesdays – 6pm Confessions; 6:30pm Mass
Wednesdays – 8:00am Mass
Thursdays – 5:30pm Adoration/Benediction; 6:30pm Mass
Fridays – 8:00am Mass
Saturdays – 4:15pm-5:15pm – Confessions; 5:30pm Mass
Sundays – 9:00am, 11:15am, and 4:30pm Mass
Mass Intentions & Feast Days
Monday, August 7 – Otie Aierle (+)
Saints Sixtus II, Pope, and his Companions, Martyrs
Tuesday, August 8 – William Bottyan (+)
Saint Dominic, Priest
Wednesday, August 9 – Patrick Le (INT)
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Virgin, Martyr
Thursday, August 10 – Otie Anla (+)
Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr
Friday, August 11 –Otie Anla (+)
Saint Clare, Virgin
Saturday, August 12 – Isaac Siochi (+)
Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious
Our Parish Financial Report for 2023 is now on the website!
Support Update
A note from Grace Calata Cabalse, which was posted to our parish Facebook page:
“Thank you Lord .. To all St. Patrick family thank you so much for your support and comfort to my family . I really appreciate it your big heart to understand our situation of what happen to us. God provide what we need and you are there to support us all the time most specially to Edge 2 Family. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart . Thank you .. for Hanna and Margaret’s to keep in touch all the time. Thank you also to our beloved priest Fr. Matthew for you good heart. God bless St. Patrick family. From Cabalse Family”
Saturday, Sep 9 from 6-8pm
Please let us know if you’re planning to come and how many so we can plan ahead and have enough food and drink for all! Thank you!
Why Alpha
Join us Thursday, August 31st after the 6:30 mass for our Envisioning Night.
The night will discuss the why and hope behind the Alpha program.
We will be joined by Ed Zadeiks who is the ‘Alpha in a Catholic Context’ National Director. He will be sharing some statistics for Alpha globally. In addition, his beloved bride, Shawna will be coming to share her testimony on how Alpha changed her life.
Join us for a night of conversation, connection and obviously some really great food.
Alpha is returning this Fall!
Please register to attend:
Who will you invite?
We’re looking to create something special for our parishioners who are younger adults!
Please join us in celebration
of the wedding of Michal Lesiczka & Alison Walshaw
Thank you!
We thank the whole team of CGS Catechists from Saint Patrick’s Parish for helping with level 2 training which our Parish hosted passed week especially Jon and Carmen Archer.
Many thanks to Bruce Hay and his wife Denyse for organizing amazing workshop for making 3D diorama’s for all the participants of the CGS training.
Finally, we thank Margaret Zochowski, our primary teacher for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, for wonderfully guiding our students along their pathway to an ever closer and more personal relationship with God
Thank you to Cecille Roque, Britt Bright, Linda & Ron Philippes, Jen Haer and Delia Molina for covering Holy Grounds while Hannah was away.
Thank you to Tailiya Fegarido and her friends Maddi and Izzy, for hand-writing cards for the Edge individuals that the parishioners have been supporting.
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.
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.
Own or manage a business that isn’t listed yet?
Please click below to submit your business details.
Project Advance 2023:
Empowering Our Parish Vision
Your support of Project Advance will help grow your parish and expand the reach of Christ’s love to those who need it most. It will fund initiatives such as pastoral formation, youth and young adult ministries, outreach programs for the vulnerable and in need, and the construction of new Catholic schools. Tax-deductible donations can be made in person at your parish or online. Legacy gifts are also appreciated. Learn more and donate at https://support.rcav.org/project-advance-2023/
Family Eucharistic Summit
“We unite our hearts with His: He makes us whole and new.”
The Family Eucharistic Summit is a one-day event for families to enter into the wonder and awe of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
https://beholdvancouver.org/events/family-eucharistic-summit
Domestic Abuse Services – Our Lady of Good Counsel Society:
A new Help Line training session is starting September 15, 2023. If you’re ready for a challenge and want to help in the most meaningful way, join our team of Help Line Operators. They are the vital link between survivors of domestic abuse and a LIFE WITHOUT FEAR. Training is free and online. Register now at 604.585.6688 | [email protected]. www.DomesticAbuseServices.ca
Couple Retreat by Worldwide Marriage Encounter
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. 27-29, 2023.
For more info and to register visit:
https://beholdvancouver.org/events/couple-retreat-by-worldwide-marriage-encounter
❤ Early bird special before Sept. 5 ❤
Registration closes Oct. 17, 2023
You both deserve it!
