Bulletin: 23rd 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.
To support healing and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in our province.
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, September 9
Larry Blackall (+)
Saint Peter Claver
Tuesday, September 10
Aurea Palma (+)
Wednesday, September 11
Aurea Palma (+)
Thursday, September 12
Reinhardt & Edgaro Cagara (INT)
The Most Holy Name of Mary
Friday, September 13
Gerard D’Mello (INT)
Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor
Saturday, September 14
Forgotten Souls in Purgatory
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
HOLY GROUNDS IS OPEN!
C’mon in – we have missed you all so very much!
Welcome to Alpha at St. Patrick’s Parish.
This is a beautiful 16-week series where we watch a video and connect with one another as we discuss life’s most meaningful questions.
This fall we are offering 2 sessions –
- a Wednesday Evening experience starting September 18th from 6:00 to 8:00pm, which includes a delicious meal prepared by parishioners;
- or a Thursday morning experience starting September 19th from 9:00am to 11:00am where we enjoy our lovely Holy Grounds custom blended coffee alongside a morning savoury breakfast.
Those who have attended our Alpha program over the years have met their closest friends, joined small group faith studies, and found a second home here at our parish. We hope you will accept our warm invitation to this free and life-changing series.
Please register so we know how many to expect for dinner and have enough of everything for everyone. Thank you!
Get to know this fall’s Alpha Leader – Krystal
- Why did you want to volunteer for Alpha?
- Attending Alpha as a participant was a major catalyst in my faith journey, so I originally started to volunteer as a way of giving back, but the connection with others and the community building keeps me coming back. I love hearing everyone’s stories and perspectives and the deep conversations that unfold. It’s so rare these days for people to have such candid conversations, wrestling with big ideas and I am honoured to be a part of creating that space for the community.
- What is your favourite thing to do when you have a day off?
- Enjoying beautiful conversation with friends over coffee and long walks along the dykes with my husband (while also drinking coffee).
- What is your favourite meal?
- My answer has been the same since I was 4 years old – spaghetti!
- What are you hoping people get after coming to Alpha?
- I want people to know they are known and loved by the Father and it’s not only possible to have a personal relationship with Christ, but He is waiting for them to receive His invitation to draw close.
Please join us in prayer and congratulations for the Baptism of Johan Sison.
May God fill you with love and joy through the years ahead.
Thank you to all who made our Parish Festival possible! We look forward to sharing a more intentional and directed thank-you in next week’s bulletin.
Thank you to the Cheah Family and to a new member of our parish family, Calle, for helping us with festival grocery runs and for building shelves and chairs in Holy Grounds.
We are so grateful for all the help with the labour.
Our coffeehouse is coming together so nicely!
Archbishop Carney Garage Sale 2024
Your Donations Matter!
Help make a difference at the Archbishop Carney Garage Sale by decluttering your
space while fueling the community. Gently used Household items, Tools, Books, Toys,
Clothing, Sports and Recreational Items, Entertainment, Christmas and Halloween
Decorations are all welcome.
Please note we DON’T take the following items: Furniture (large or small), Mattresses,
and box springs, old Venetian blinds, Old Carpets, Encyclopedias and Magazines,
Outdated text books, outdated tech and anything that is damage or in such bad
condition.
Drop off at the school between 9:30am to 1:30pm on five Saturdays starting Sept
14th to Oct. 12th . Check out the poster for details and mark your calendar for the
weekend of October 26th and 27th . It’s when the magic happens!
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:
- E-Nix Structural Engineering Consulting
- Yagi IT Consultations and Support
- Julia Hanley Consulting
- Print It Group
- Children’s Services:
- Chrysta Academy
- 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
- Ban Chok Dee Thai Cuisine
- Bella Nonna’s Bakery & Grocer
- The Blueberry Run
- {NEW} Red Swan Pizza
- Health & Wellness
- Addictions Specialist Dr. Rosanna Lima
- {NEW} Aerospace Medicine Clinic with FRANK ERVIN
- 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
- 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.
Making Sense of Anxiety in Children and Youth
The escalating level of anxiety in our children begs for an explanation as well as a solution. Dr. Gordon Neufeld sheds light on this age-old problem, paving the way for natural interventions that can actually get to the root causes as opposed to just managing symptoms. Although the focus is on children, this enlightening material will benefit anyone suffering from anxiety.
Dr. Neufeld’s revolutionary yet science-specific approach turns parenting right-side-up, restoring natural intuition to parenting and putting parents back in the driver’s seat. This video course takes the best that science has to offer and renders it readily accessible to parents of children of all ages.
Every Tuesday, starting September 17 until October 15, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. via Zoom. Cost is $25. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Estate and Memorial Planning Seminar in Langley
A free presentation on estate planning will be held at St. Joseph’s Parish in Langley on Saturday, September 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
In addition to practical information about the importance of making a Will, how to choose the right executor, and how the Probate and Power of Attorney work, attendees will learn about the beauty of the funeral rite, how to formulate pre-need and funeral arrangements, and will receive a complimentary Estate and Memorial Planning Guide with access to online tools and practical resources.
Some information will also be given about the tax benefits of charitable giving and what to consider when making a healthcare plan. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
