Bulletin: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our annual report “Life in Our Parish” is now available for you to review.
Fr Matthew will be away for the upcoming week to attend a Leadership Immersive with Acts XXIX.
Please visit St. Luke’s for weekday Mass from Thursday, October 2nd to Friday, October 10th.
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.
Archbishop Smith’s Letter for Project Advance 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Since arriving in Vancouver earlier this year, I have witnessed the incredible generosity of our local Church. One initiative that has especially stood out to me is Project Advance.
Over the past 40 years, you have raised more than $240 million to support regional and parish projects. What makes Project Advance extraordinary is you. Through your sacrificial giving, you have made way for God to do what might otherwise seem impossible.
This year’s theme, Hope Thrives Here, beautifully reflects what I have seen firsthand in Vancouver:
- Hope that helps your parish grow,
- Hope that reaches our young people,
- Hope that shares Jesus with others,
- Hope that reaches out to the poor and the forgotten.
Your gift to Project Advance turns this hope into a reality. Most of your donation to Project Advance stays right in your parish, supporting a project chosen by your pastor. Whether it’s maintaining buildings or expanding ministries, your gift will make a direct and visible difference in the community where you worship.
I invite you prayerfully to consider making a gift to Project Advance this year. May your pledge be sacrificial and offered in gratitude for the blessings God has entrusted to you.
Together, may we, under grace, continue to be a Church where hope thrives.
With deep gratitude for your generosity, I assure you of my prayers.
Yours sincerely in Christ,
✠ Richard W. Smith
Archbishop of Vancouver
Mass Intentions
Monday, October 6
Ariel Paguia (+)
Saint Bruno, Priest
or Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher
Tuesday, October 7
Rebecca Cagara (INT)
Our Lady of the Rosary
Wednesday, October 8
Estefania Robles (+)
Thursday, October 9
Patsy Britto (+)
Saints Denis, Bishop, and his Companions, Martyrs
or Saint John Leonardi, Priest
Friday, October 10
Selma D’Mello (INT)
Saturday, October 11
Aurea Palma (+)
Saint John XXIII, Pope
or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Please join us this Sunday following the 9am and the 11:15am Masses and enjoy a filling and delicious pancake breakfast prepared by our Knights of Columbus. We hope you can spend time with our lovely community, enjoy some fantastic coffee, and great conversations.
Breakfast is by donation.
Christmas is coming and CWL will be holding their Annual Christmas Craft and
Bake Sales at the Pancake Breakfasts in November and December.
Delicious homemade treats available include : Shortbread, Whipped Shortbread, Banana Loaves, Chocolate Chip Cookies; Tarts: Butter & Coconut Jam; Squares: Mincemeat, Cherry Coconut & Butter Tart.
Panettone and Sausage Rolls will be available in December only but may be ordered now
★ Baking must be ordered and paid for in October 2025.
★ Order forms will be available at the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 5.
★ The orders will be ready to be picked up Sunday, November 9 or Sunday,
December 14.
★ Quantities are limited so please get your orders in ASAP.
For More Information Contact
Anna Mieszkowska at [email protected] or 604-463-2182
Friday, October 10th – 6:30pm
Calling all young ladies grades 8-12. Please join us this coming Friday, October the 10th at 6:30pm for our bi-weekly gathering.
Please join us for this Fall Alpha course.
Ongoing – please join anytime! We hope you’ll join us!
Wednesdays at 6:30pm &
Thursdays at 9am
Please save the dates and consider who you might bring for an enjoyable evening or morning of good conversation, good food, good company, and a lot of good thoughts.
May God Bless you both and may this be the foundation for a life filled with faith, love, and joy
Please join us in congratulations and celebration for the baptisms of Albert Brinkmann and Kaiden Rae.
Thank you to Phil and an anonymous sponsor for the wonderful Alpha meal lovingly prepared this past Wednesday for our community. And thank you to Hannah for the dessert.
Thank you to Mike Hamaliuk for repairing the hole in the school blacktop.
Thank you to Thea Sunmin for the loving care and restoration of our Mother Mary in the Grotto. We are so grateful to you for sharing your talent so that we may all visit our Blessed Mother.
Please support our Parish High School
CARNEY GARAGE SALE
DONATION DROP OFF
Saturdays 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School
September 20th, 27th and October 4th, 11th and 18th
Spring and Fall cleaning underway? Carney Garage Sale is back and
accepting donations at 1355 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam.
Please note damaged items and furniture is not being accepted.
Remember to spread the word to your family and friends!
We need your support!
Resources for Reflection
Movies, Online learning, Meditations, Seasonal Resources, and more
The B.C. Catholic Delivery Disruption
Due to the Canada Post strike, delivery of The B.C. Catholic newspaper will be delayed. In the meantime, you can read the digital edition for free at digital.bccatholic.ca.
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Neufeld Parenting Course- Making Sense of the Counterwill
The instinct to resist being controlled or coerced is one of the most perplexing and troublesome dynamics in dealing with children and youth. This online course reveals the dynamics behind this instinct and provides suggestions for how to deal with it. This material is applicable for all those dealing with toddlers through adolescents: teachers, parents and helping professionals. Weekly from Tuesday, October 7 through November 4, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Prison Ministry Volunteer Support and Development Day
Join us to learn more about volunteering with the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s Prison Ministry. This is a day for reflection, learning, and sharing among current prison ministry volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the ministry. Must be 19 years and older. Saturday, October 18, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Kim Parish, Surrey. Register by October 8 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Unique Call of Women in the Church: Fiat Young Adult Catholic Women’s Group
Join Religious Sisters of the Archdiocese of Vancouver as we dive into the unique contributions of woman saints in a four-part series. This first presentation focuses on St. Hildegard of Bingen, with discussion, reflection, and a themed dessert to follow. For Catholic women age 18-35 discerning God’s will in their lives. Friday, October 17, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist’s convent, 2811 Venables St. Vancouver. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
* Pregnancy and Infant Loss Mass
Join us in person as we honour our little ones. A special Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Smith and candles lit in honour of the little ones we have lost. Members of Elizabeth Ministry will be present to share their testimony and offer support. As Mary visited Elizabeth, our ministers journey, support and pray for you. Light refreshments will be available following the rosary walk (weather permitting) to the Jesus and the Children. Saturday, October 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Evangelist Chapel of Gardens of Gethsemani, Surrey. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Together for Good Marriage Workshop
One day could change your marriage! This workshop will provide you with tools, exercises and guided conversations to help you and your spouse grow a healthier, more joy-filled and resilient marriage. Couples will have an opportunity for private discussion with their spouse. This workshop is exclusively for married couples. Saturday, October 25, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Parish, New Westminster. Learn more and register by October 17 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Alpha Marriage Course in Cantonese
October 23 – December 4, 2025 | Thursdays, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Vancouver
Strengthen your marriage with this seven-week Cantonese-language course designed to help couples grow closer, improve communication, and deepen trust. Each session offers a “date night” experience, with guided conversations in a private setting where you and your spouse can explore topics like conflict resolution, family influences, intimacy, and building a joyful future together. The course includes two Chinese-language workbooks and refreshments. No religious background is required—all married couples are welcome. The cost is $60 per couple and registration is required at beholdvancouver.org/events
* 美滿婚姻課程（廣東話）
2025年10月23日至12月4日 │ 逢星期四 │ 晚上7:30–9:30
溫哥華 聖若望保祿二世牧民中心
透過這個為期七週的廣東話婚姻課程，加強您和配偶之間的感情，改善溝通，並深化彼此信任。每一堂課都像一次「約會之夜」，在私密而舒適的環境中進行有引導的深度對話，探索婚姻中的重要議題，如衝突處理、家庭背景影響、親密關係，以及共同建立充滿喜樂的未來。
課程費用包括兩本中文手冊及茶點，無需任何宗教背景，歡迎所有已婚夫婦參加。
費用： 每對夫婦$60
報名： 請預先登記於 beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Green Mass for Mental Health
You are invited to the inaugural Archdiocesan Green Mass on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. at All Saints Parish in Coquitlam. Celebrated by Archbishop Richard Smith, the Green Mass is a special gathering for all who work in mental health professions, those with lived experience of mental health, their families and supporters, and anyone interested in being part of this new ministry. The Mass is open to everyone and will be followed by a small reception. Please register in advance to help the organizing team prepare at beholdvancouver.org/events
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd National Gathering
All those who serve in children’s catechetical ministry (including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, PREP, or school teachers) are invited to participated in the annual Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) National Gathering, happening in Vancouver October 24-25. There will be keynote talks, breakout sessions, Mass with Archbishop Smith, and an opportunity to learn more about the richness that CGS has to offer our children. Registration closes October 14: cgsac.ca/national-gathering.
