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Bulletin: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 21 – Fr. Matthew To (INT) 
Saint Pius X, Pope 

Tuesday, August 22 – Val Spurrell (INT) 
Our Lady, Mother and Queen 

Wednesday, August 23 –  Selma D’Mello (INT)    
Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin 

Thursday, August 24 – Regina Mattusch (INT) 
Saint Bartholomew, Apostle  

Friday, August 25 –Mary D’Mello(+) 
Saint Louis, or Saint Joseph of Calasanz, Priest 

Saturday, August 26 – Mary D’Mello (+) 
Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

Our Parish Financial Report for 2023 is now on the website!

Saturday, August 26, 7pm

Please let us know if you are coming so we have enough for everyone!

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?

Thank you!

Thank you to Jen Haer, Khai Ho, Cecille Roque for all the work they do in Holy Grounds. We regularly receive workers repairing the Edge Apartment Building at the coffee shop and your work and support are a big help.

Thank you to Mary and Randy Tabada and their boys for rescuing and taking good care of the family of squirrels who apparently like to go to church.

Thank you to the Krzus and Loch family for singing for our 6:30pm mass for Our Lady of Assumption.

Thank you to Cecille, Britt, Allison & Monica for working in Holy Grounds on Tuesday.  And a thank you to Jen Haer for working in Holy Grounds on Wednesday.

Thank you Kristel for supporting the office while Margaret and Carmen were away!

Thank you to Cathy Albrecht for teaching some of our parishioners how to make her amazing cabbage rolls!

Thank you to Linda & Ron Philipps for creating a gorgeous, gourmet style meal for our Alpha team on Saturday night. And to Bella Nonnas for supplying some really great treats!

Thank you to Erwin, Marko and Mateo for helping with our Sunday social this past Sunday.

Thank you to Joe and Joanne, Lorna and Randy and Francis for helping keep our parish safe.

Thank you to Eva Chow for designing our new Moms n Tots business cards!

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/

September 29 to October 1, 2023

Registration Opens August 19th

https://www.liferestoration.ca/mensretreat

Estate and Memorial Planning Webinar

This free online presentation provides general information for preparing or updating your will, learning about the beauty of the funeral rite, and formulating pre-need arrangements. You’ll be pointed to complementary guides, tools and practical resources. The event is sponsored and presented by the Gardens of Gethsemani cemetery, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Next session is on Thursday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Learn more and register at  rccav.org/events.

Upper Room Conference 2023: Registration Now Open!

Proclaim’s Upper Room conference connects hundreds of Catholics in pursuit of transforming their parishes into missionary outposts. Be inspired by our roster of engaging speakers, make meaningful connections, and discover strategies and tools to equip you for mission!

Join us on Saturday, September 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m. at Pacific Academy in Surrey. Cost is $75, inclusive of food and two breakout sessions. Parking is free. To qualify for a $10-discount, simply gather a group of 8 or more people and register together with a parish coupon code. Learn more and register at  upperroomvancouver.com.

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!

Join us

St. Patrick's Maple Ridge

We exist to call and form missionary disciples
22561 121 Avenue
Maple Ridge BC V2X 3T5