Bulletin: 2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday
Support Christians in the Holy Land during these times of instability, poverty, and discrimination. Your tax-deductible gift will enable many social, educational, and parish renewal projects.
Wednesday, April 30th @ 6:30-9pm.
Thursday, May 1st @ 6:30-9pm.
**Starts with Mass in the church, followed by Adoration**
Fr. Francis Ching is a priest with the Companions of the Cross. Since 2015, he has been working full time giving missions and training lay evangelization leaders. Fr. Francis is the spiritual director for the Fountain of Love and Life, a lay apostolate for evangelizing Chinese through the media. Fr. Francis is visually impaired & in recent years has become virtually blind. His greatest joy, though, is to see hearts transformed and set on fire for the Lord.
In many of Jesus’ healing stories, not only did He heal people, but He let them follow Him and commissioned them to serve.
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.
Support Christians in the Holy Land during these times of instability, poverty, and discrimination. Your tax-deductible gift will enable many social, educational, and parish renewal projects.
Mass Intentions
Monday, April 28
Murray Driver (+)
Saint Peter Chanel, Priest, Martyr
Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort, Priest
Tuesday, April 29
Anne Devji (INT)
Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor
Wednesday, April 30
Samuel Chow (INT)
Saint Pius V, Pope
Saint Marie of the Incarnation
Thursday, May 1
John Santiago (INT)
Saint Joseph the Worker
Friday, May 2
Giuseppe Damiani (+)
Saint Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor
Saturday, May 3
Telcy Devji (INT)
Saints Philip and James, Apostles
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Please join us this Sunday, April 27th at 12:30pm for our bi-weekly Food Recovery Program Giveaway Day.
We are anticipating this to be a fairly large giveaway, and have donations to share with you from the following organizations: Food Bank on Wheels, Bella Nonnas, Costco Burnaby, Costco Port Coquitlam, Safeway Bakery, Save On Foods, and Shoppers Drug Mart.
A bus for attendees of this event is currently being coordinated. Please contact the Parish Office if you are hoping to attend this event in Victoria.
We wanted to provide an update on the youth happenings at St. Patrick’s parish.
Last month, our Bibles & Brownies ministry team took an Intentional Accompaniment training course in Vancouver during one of their Saturdays.
Julia, Francis, Tyler and Eva came back from the Alpha Youth Leadership safe and sound. They are currently working with Hannah to dream about potentially doing something for youth in the parish.
We are currently accepting fundraising efforts for the Catholic Youth conference at Archbishop Carney high school on May 3, 2025. This is a full-day event where youth can anchor themselves in Jesus and explore ways to be anchored in hope and how spiritual growth, joy and peace are part of the journey. If you would like to sponsor a youth, please email the front office.
There are so many to thank, so many who gave of their time and talents. Who lovingly and selflessly supported our parish throughout this season (and beyond). There are gardeners, there are those who took out the trash, those who handled recycling. Those who opened and closed gates. Those who cleaned bathrooms and vacuumed floors. Those who picked wax up off of the carpets and wiped down the pews. Those who ring the bells, and those who washed garments. Those who prepared shawls and those who prepare documents. We cannot possibly list everyone, but we sure wish we could. This parish is a community and your efforts and sharing of your gifts shows.
Thank you all so very much for being here and remembering our Lord with us. We appreciate you.
Holy Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday
Resources for Reflection
Movies, Online learning, Meditations, Seasonal Resources, and more
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News and Information
Resources and events from outside of our Parish
In Loving Memory of Pope Francis from Archbishop Miller
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ:
It is with great sorrow that I join the faithful of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, and Catholics around the world, in mourning the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis.
Pope Francis was a tireless shepherd of the Church, a beacon of hope, and a champion of the Gospel. His deep love for the poor, unwavering commitment to peace, and bold witness to Christ’s message of love and reconciliation have inspired millions of people everywhere. Leading with humility, he called us to a renewed closeness to Jesus and a missionary spirit that reaches to the peripheries. His vision of synodality—a Church that listens, discerns and walks together—profoundly shapes our local Church today.
The most significant legacy left to the Archdiocese of Vancouver by Pope Francis is undoubtedly his heart for evangelization. Inspired by his declaration of an Extraordinary Missionary Month in October 2019, we launched Proclaim, a movement that awakens disciples to proclaim Jesus. The Pope’s challenge to embrace missionary discipleship continues to guide our evangelization efforts today.
O God, immortal shepherd of souls,
look on your people’s prayers
and grant that your servant Pope Francis,
who presided over your Church in charity,
may, with the flock entrusted to his care,
receive from your mercy
the reward of a faithful steward.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Requiescat in pace.
+ J. Michael Miller, CSB
Apostolic Administrator
March for Life
The annual March for Life in Victoria, BC takes place on Thurday, May 8. The participants meet at Centennial Square and march down Government Street to a rally at the parliament building. The March is a public witness to the sanctity of human life and a message to the provincial government of the need for changing the law to protect the most vulnerable, especially the unborn and the elderly. On Thursday, May 8, at 9:00 a.m. at the BC Legislative Assembly in Victoria. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.Register by May 1 to reserve a bus seat.
Mother-Daughter-Sister Tea
Moms and daughters of all ages are invited to meet and spend an afternoon with religious sisters of different communities over tea and treats, with activities organized by the Sisters of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Saturday, May 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Parish, Langley. Learn more and register by May 4 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
A Catholic Approach to Infertility: Finding Hope in the Midst of Struggle
The Archdiocese of Vancouver invites you to join an upcoming webinar entitled “A Catholic Approach to Infertility: Finding Hope in the Midst of Struggle”. Our speakers will share their personal testimony and experiences with infertility as well as information, resources and support. Thursday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. online via Zoom.  Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Installation Mass of Archbishop Richard W. Smith
With gratitude to God, the Archdiocese of Vancouver joyfully welcomes The Most Reverend Richard W. Smith as the Archbishop of Vancouver. His Installation Mass will be a moment of great significance as he formally takes up his ministry among us. Due to limited space, the Mass will be by invitation only. Everyone is invited to watch the live stream at rcav.org and join us in prayer on Friday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.
The Promise of Christian Education Conference
This conference aims to analyze and assess the past and present of Christian education, including elementary, secondary, and higher education, with an eye to renewing its promise for the future. Thursday, May 1,through Saturday, May 3, at St. Mark’s College. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
Easter Retreat: Deification and the True Christian Life
Join us for a two-night Easter Retreat with Father Joseph Selinger, OP. There will be several talks and a time for prayer and questions. Meals are provided throughout your stay. Friday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. to Sunday, May 4, 1:30 p.m. at Westminster Abbey in Mission. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events
Ambrose Matilda Music Connection Fundraising Concert
Talented musicians of the Ambrose Matilda Music Connection come together to glorify God through music. This year, we are taking the first step in building the Vancouver Christian Orchestra. Beginning with small ensembles and working toward a full symphony, this event marks the start of an exciting new chapter. Saturday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Mission Ablaze – Life in the Spirit Seminar
Encounter the love of Christ and experience the power of the Holy Spirit in your life! The Life in the Spirit Seminar is open to those who desire to have a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit through teachings, praise and worship, testimonies and group-sharing. Starting Tuesday, May 13 through July 8, weekly on Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish. Learn more and register by May 4 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
