Bulletin: 2nd Sunday of Advent
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.
Empowering our Parish Vision
Your Project Advance tax-deductible donation funds works such as Youth and young adults ministry, new Catholic schools, programs supporting families, feeding homeless and vulnerable, pastoral ministry and support for the hospitalized.
Once the parish goal is met, all additional funds are directed back to parish projects identified by our Pastor and Parish Leadership Team. Thank you so much for your generosity.
We are SO close – every year the Archdiocese assigns our parish a fundraising target for Project Advance, which we are required to fulfill either through direct donations or taking out of our parish general fund; every penny above comes directly back to the parish to support our community here.
Our target for 2025 is $49,100. We have currently raised to date $42,636.
Please help us support our community and raise the remaining funds for this calendar year.
Pre-labelled Parish donation envelopes are available for pick up for those who prefer to donate with cash or cheque. Please use these envelopes starting Jan 1, 2026.
There is a limited number of physical envelopes available and they are pre-labelled based on parishioner preference.
For parishioners who donate electronically, there is no need to pick up a physical envelope for donations – your donations are recorded electronically and your envelope # does not change in the new year.
Envelopes for Second Collections are additionally available at the office for your use.
Please contact the parish office if you require paper envelopes and one is not already available for you.
Mass Intentions
The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of November to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. During this month we pray for the souls of the faithful departed, especially those whom we have known and loved. The season of Holy Souls reveals our reflection of our own mortality, celebrating and mourning those who have gone before us, and gently gathering the past into Godโs loving embrace.
We commemorate all the faithful departed by remembering, praying, and giving thanks.
Monday, December 8
Reynaldo Rama (+)
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, December 9
Hannah & Marko Jakus (INT)
Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin
Wednesday, December 10
Rodrigo Rama (+)
Our Lady of Loreto
Thursday, December 11
Desiree Periera Little (INT)
Saint Damasus I, Pope
Friday, December 12
Evelyn Chow (INT)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Saturday, December 13
Maria Luvisminda (+)
Saint Lucy, Virgin, Martyr
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Join us this Sunday following the 9am and 11:15am Masses for a lovely Sunday Social where we gather together over delicious treats and coffee, catch up, connect and enjoy each other’s company.
Take the time to walk over to the garage sale, which is in the room adjacent to Holy Grounds, and walk away with a few Christmas gifts for your loved ones.
See you there!
Please join us this Sunday following the conclusion of the 11:15am Mass for our Bi-Weekly Food Recovery Program Giveaway. Gates open to the St. Patrick’s Parish School Gymnasium at 12:30pm or at the conclusion of Mass, whichever is later.
This week we are grateful to our generous partnership with Second Harvest and the Food Bank on Wheels, as well as our donors which include Save On, the Safeway Bakery, the Port Coquitlam Costco, Starbucks, Shoppers, and No Frills.
The second week of Advent : Light the first and second purple candles
Lighting the Advent wreath isnโt just a time-honoured tradition, itโs also an amazing opportunity to create meaningful connections and discussions with your loved ones! Deepen your experience with these beautiful Advent wreath prayers that will help you reflect on the season in a profound way.
Bless your Advent Wreath:
Dear Jesus, as we light the candle(s) on this Advent wreath, may the light of your presence bring joy to our hearts. Bless our family and our friends, and be with all those who are in need this holiday season. Amen.
Read from Scripture: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.” (Isaiah 9:2)
Pray the Advent Wreath Prayer for Week 2: โDear Jesus, you are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down, listen to your voice, and focus on whatโs really important. We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth on Christmas. Amen.โ
Reflect: Are you ready to discover the hope Jesus is inviting you to experience this Christmas?
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Candlelight Masses and Breakfast, offered this Advent season on Monday, Dec 8 at 7am(Feast of the Immaculate Conception), and Monday, Dec 22 at 7am.
These special events are quiet, beautiful, reflective Masses that help us focus our intentions and fill our hearts with the warmth that comes with the wondrous knowing our Lord is near and He knows each of us by name.
Please. Join us.
Please also RSVP so our organizers can prepare for a lovely breakfast for all who come.
Our annual ‘Giving Tree’ initiative helps those in need in our community. We invite parishioners to donate gift cards (groceries, general retailers) that will be distributed before Christmas.
Please bring donated gift cards to the Parish Office on or before December 14th during regular office hours.
Please stop by our parish office during open hours to purchase Christmas Cards to share with your loved ones in preparation for the coming of our Lord.
Thank you to Father Chrysostom for his time, wisdom and guidance at our annual Advent Retreat. Many experienced profound grace and healing and we are incredibly grateful to Father for sharing his gifts of the Holy Spirit with our parish as we enter into the Advent season.
Thank you to our talented choir for sharing their gifts and leading us in praise and worship.
Thank you to the talented individuals who organized meals and refreshments, who set up, prepared and cleaned after.
Thank you to all who joined us for this special retreat, in person and online. Truly prayer and healing comes when we come together as a community. We are forever appreciative of you for lifting up your voices and hearts in prayer and hope.
The parish office is full of items that have been left behind after Mass and in Holy Grounds. Items include: jackets, sunglasses, jewellery, hats and other accessories. Please visit the office to collect items you have accidentally left behind.
Items not collected by Christmas will be donated.
Resources for Reflection
Movies, Online learning, Meditations, Seasonal Resources, and more
Formed is a resource paid for and provided to our community by St. Patrick’s Parish.
To access the resources available, please visit https://formed.org/signup and select St. Patrick’s Maple Ridge from the list of available parishes and complete their registration form.
News and Information
Resources and events from outside of our Parish
Rosary for Peace
Archbishop Richard Smith invites all Catholics in the Archdiocese to come together in prayer each month for peace in our world, particularly in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and other areas affected by violence and conflict. Learn more and see the complete schedule at rcav.org/events.
Archbishop’s Mass for Life
The Archbishopโs Annual Mass for Life is a once-a-year pro-life event for all Catholics and those involved in the pro-life movement to pray for respect for human life, from conception to its natural end. The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Richard Smith followed by a light reception in the hall with live music. At Holy Rosary Cathedral on Saturday, December 13 at 11:30 am. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass and Novena of Masses
Simbang Gabi is a devotional Filipino tradition that involves a nine-day series of novena Masses in anticipation of Christmas and in honour of Mother Mary.
- Commissioning Mass Saturday, December 13, 6:30 p.m., Holy Rosary Cathedral. We will start with a parol blessing and procession, followed by the Commissioning Mass.
- Christmas Novena December 15-24. All are invited to Simbang Gabi daily at participating parishes. For Simbang Gabi Mass Times, please check the respective parishโs website.
Learn more and find participating parishes at beholdvancouver.org/events.
“From Suffering to Hope” – Momentum Retreat for Single Mothers
We warmly invite you to our upcoming online retreat for single mothers, a peaceful weekend of faith, healing, and renewal. The retreat will include a witness talk, Adoration and prayer, an inspirational talk from Sister John Mary, and opportunities for one-on-one conversations with a spiritual director. Online via Zoom, Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Momentum Christmas Gathering for Single Mothers
You are warmly invited to join us for a Christmas gathering. This will be a relaxed and welcoming time to connect with other single mothers, share in community, and enjoy the Christmas joy together. Children are welcome! There will be an opportunity to take photos with Santa! On Saturday, December 13, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Parish, Port Moody. Learn more and register by Dec. 8 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
Everyone is invited to come and honour Our Lady with a Spanish/ English Mass, including a procession. A reception will follow with food and music. All are welcome! At Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Coquitlam, on December 12 at 7:00 p.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
La parroquia Nuestra Seรฑora de Lourdes celebrarรก la fiesta de Nuestra Seรฑora de Guadalupe el 12 de diciembre con una misa especial en inglรฉs y espaรฑol a las 7 p. m., seguida de una procesiรณn. Todos estรกn invitados a honrar a Nuestra Seรฑora de Guadalupe. Despuรฉs habrรก una recepciรณn con comida y mรบsica. ยกTodos son bienvenidos!
Christmas Outreach to the Homeless 2025
We love meeting new people, making new friends, sharing our love for God, praying for His presence and guidance, and going out bringing His hope and love to the homeless, the addicted, and the prostituted. Spend Christmas day with Catholic Street Missionaries (CSM) and reach out to our less privileged brothers and sisters on the streets of Vancouver. All young adults aged 19-39 are welcome! Thursday, December 25, from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Mass
Join us for a special Mass in honour of the little ones we have lost and for all their loved ones who have been affected. The Mass will be followed by a reception and a short introduction by Donna Crombie from Elizabeth Ministry. At Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Port Coquitlam on Saturday, December 27 at 9:00 a.m. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Milestone Marriage Anniversary Mass
At every stage of their married life, couples form each other by guiding their husband or wife to a deeper and more intimate friendship with their partner and Lord. Come and celebrate your anniversary with other couples in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. On Sunday, February 8, 1:15 pm at St. Patrick’s Parish. Learn more and register at family.rcav.org/mam.
