Bulletin: 27th 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
Our 2024 Parish Goal is $48,400
We have raised $35,236 to date
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, October 7
Ariel Paguia (+)
Our Lady of the Rosary
Tuesday, October 8
Selma D’Mello (INT)
Wednesday, October 9
Estefania Robles (+)
Saints Denis, Bishop, and his Companions, Martyrs
Thursday, October 10
Fay, Jason and Josce D’Silva (+)
Friday, October 11
Deceased members of the D’Mello Family
Saint John XXIII, Pope
Saturday, October 12
Dorothy Ross (+)
Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Even
Join us this Sunday, October 6th for a delicious pancake breakfast with all of the trimmings (Ham, Eggs, Hashbrowns, Toast, Pancakes, Great Coffee) all provided by our wonderful Knights of Columbus.
Breakfast is by donation.
Thank you! See you there.
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!
Thank you to Kristine, Cecille, Sara and Julia H for serving in our beloved coffeehouse on Tuesday.
Thank you to Monica, Julia, Veronica, Laura and Sarah for preparing and serving our Sunday Social this past weekend.
Thank you to Raff and the Drinking with the Saints team for hosting another fabulous DWTS night this past Saturday.
Thank you to Cathy Albrecht for cooking a delicious meal for our evening Alpha.
A big thank you to Elayne Chisholmfor making French Toast Rafael at our morning Alpha, it was delicious.
Thank you to the food recovery team, specifically Don and Lorraine for putting out all of the tables; Bonnie, Graham, Andrew and Hannah for all of the help in managing the many giveaway items; and a big Thank you to the team members who have been helping to drive and pick up donations to provide for our recovery giveaway days.
Support your Parish
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.
Congratulations to Sherry Dacuyan, winner of our 50/50 draw at our Parish Festival!
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.
Beginning Tuesday, October 8, at 7pm in Catholic Pacific College’s main classroom, come out for a deep dive into C.S. Lewis’ classic work, “Mere Christianity.” Over six weeks, Dr. Andrew Kaethler will tease out its profound insights and lead you in great discussions. Likewise, the book’s shortcomings will be critiqued. These classes are meant for anyone who is looking to study/deepen their faith (not just university students). The cost for all six sessions is only $150—an amazing deal for such high-calibre courses. Register now at catholicpacific.ca/merechristianity
CWL Octoberfest Craft Fair
Saturday, October 26
10:00am to 4:00pm
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hall – 32550 7th Ave, Mission
For further information or to book a table to sell your own beautiful crafts, please contact Tracey @ 604-615-2069
Addressing the Stigma: Equipping Parishes to Bridge Faith and Mental Health
Mental health is more and more “on the radar” in our culture as both awareness of the topic and the challenges many people experienced increase. The media gives more attention to this topic and our schools are often spaces where mental health takes a prominence. However, sometimes as a Church or parish there can be uncertainty about how to engage well with this topic. And the need is increasing.
If you’d like to be a part of the movement towards a Church culture that has a healthy response towards mental health challenges and appropriately understands and bridges the gap between faith and mental health, please join us on October 12th as we take a deeper dive into the topic and invite you to consider how you could be a part of moving the needle forward within your own parish.
Saturday, October 12 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish in Surrey. Registration is $10.
Learn more and register at behondvancouver/events
Spirit Day 2024
Spirit Day is an annual one-day event designed for Grade 7 students of our Archdiocese! It is a celebration of faith designed to awaken the Holy Spirit in young people and get them excited about receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The event includes engaging talks from APeX Ministries, praise & worship music, Holy Mass with Archbishop Miller, CSB, as well as skits and other fun bits created and performed by local youth and young adults.
On Saturday, November 16, OR Sunday, November 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Chandos Pattison Auditorium in Surrey. Spirit Day is also open to adult chaperones. Learn more, register as a group, or explore volunteer opportunities at rcav.org/spiritday.
