Bulletin: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, November 12 from 10:00am to 1:15pm
Come for the feast, stay for the conversation (and the truly excellent coffee!); Pancake Breakfast provided by the Knights of Columbus, includes their signature pancakes, ham and eggs, hash browns, English muffins, toast, tea, coffee and more. A wonderful opportunity to gather as a community and enjoy a meal after Mass.
By Donation
Mass Intentions & Feast Days
Wednesday, November 15
Saint Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor
Thursday, November 16
Saint Margaret of Scotland
or Saint Gertrude, Virgin
Friday, November 17
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
Saturday, November 18
Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
This weekend’s second collection is a gesture of solidarity through which every member of the faithful can participate in the activity of the Pope as Pastor of the universal Church. Tax-deductible donations can be made in person at the parish or online https://www.stpatricksmapleridge.ca/donations/second-collections/.
Bulletin: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions & Feast Days
Thursday, November 9
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Friday, November 10
Saint Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor
Saturday, November 12
Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop
This weekend’s second collection is a gesture of solidarity through which every member of the faithful can participate in the activity of the Pope as Pastor of the universal Church. Tax-deductible donations can be made in person at the parish or online https://www.stpatricksmapleridge.ca/donations/second-collections/.
Project Advance 2023:
Empowering Our Parish Vision
Your support of Project Advance will help grow your parish and expand the reach of Christ’s love to those who need it most. It will fund initiatives such as pastoral formation, youth and young adult ministries, outreach programs for the vulnerable and in need, and the construction of new Catholic schools. Tax-deductible donations can be made in person at your parish or online. Legacy gifts are also appreciated. Learn more and donate at https://support.rcav.org/project-advance-2023/.
St. Patrick’s Goal for 2023 is $47,000; as of this week we have raised $26,720.
This retreat workshop aims to help men eradicate passivity and build life purpose and meaning. This workshop is facilitated by Brett Powell and his son, Jacob. On Saturday, November 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Holy Grounds Coffee House on the campus of St. Patrick’s Parish in Maple Ridge. Space is limited to 50. Enjoy early bird rate until Wednesday, November 8. Learn more and register at buildmylifecompass.com.
Project Advance 2023:
Empowering Our Parish Vision
Your support of Project Advance will help grow your parish and expand the reach of Christ’s love to those who need it most. It will fund initiatives such as pastoral formation, youth and young adult ministries, outreach programs for the vulnerable and in need, and the construction of new Catholic schools. Tax-deductible donations can be made in person at your parish or online. Legacy gifts are also appreciated. Learn more and donate at projectadvance.ca.
St. Patrick’s Goal for 2023 is $47,000; as of this week we have raised $34,180.
Thank you!
Thank you Jen, Tyler and Joey for a wonderful Alpha meal.
Christmas Cards available in the parish office!
$2/each or $15 for a pack of 10.
A huge congratulations to our Alpha participants who participated in the retreat this past weekend. The Holy Spirit was alive and moving. Please pray for those who will be going to Deroche Alpha Retreat this weekend.
Join us in celebration of the baptism of Micayla Eshak.
Wishing you a lifetime of faith, love, and joy.
Thank you!
Special thanks to our small group faith study, and specifically to Agnieszka Marzec, Agnieszka Opolska, Dorota Siwiec for preparing an Alpha Meal this past week; plus other ladies who contributed financially to the dinner.
Thank you to all who spent their afternoon putting the covers on the new hymnals.
Thank you to Susan and Albert for the goodies they baked up fresh (soooo delicious!) for All Saint’s Social/Reception after the morning Mass November 1st..
Thank you Shelly for the ‘Warm Oatmeal Buffet’ for Thursday’s morning Alpha – absolutely yummy!!
Christmas Cards available in the parish office!
$2/each or $15 for a pack of 10.
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.
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.
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.
Catholic Pacific College would like to invite you to our Breakfast Fundraiser hosted at St. Matthew’s Parish Hall on Monday morning, December 4. There will be Mass at 8am in the parish, and the program will begin at 9am. Our guest speaker is Fr. Deacon Andrew Bennett, a member of our Board of Governors and Program Director for Faith Communities at Cardus. Fr. Deacon Andrew is a fantastic speaker and I know you will enjoy the morning program we have lined up. We will have live Sacred Advent Music, student testimonies, and a word from our founder, Tom Hamel. Tickets are $30 each. Tables hold 6 people, so consider purchasing a table for $180 and inviting friends. Deadline to register is November 27. Register at catholicpacific.ca/fundraiser