Bulletin: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
You are invited to a special 2-night Advent Retreat to prepare your hearts for the coming of our Lord.
Fr. Chrysostom Mijinke, O.P.
Parochial Vicar at Stanford University
Fr. Chrysostom Mijinke, O.P. is from Langley, British Columbia, near Vancouver. After a powerful encounter with God as a teenager, he began a lifelong journey of faith and a desire to help others experience the same. Following his undergraduate studies, he spent five years travelling through Europe and Canada, working in restaurants and on on-shore oil rigs before beginning theological studies in Ottawa. There, he met the Dominicans and entered the Western Dominican Province in 2013.
Ordained in 2021, Fr. Chrysostom most recently served as campus minister at the University of Washington and as director of young adult ministry.
He completed the Encounter School of Ministry program and is passionate about evangelization, healing, and discipleship. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, and long-distance running.
Father Matthew will be away from the parish Tuesday the 18th through Friday the 21st of November for the annual priests week of study.
There is no daily Mass, Confessions or Adoration This Week.
Please join us in praying for our pastors as they seek to grow in wisdom and knowledge in order to lead us all on our lifelong faith journey.
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 generosity this weekend helps the Catholic faith reach communities where the Church relies on outside support to grow and flourish. With your help, people in remote and isolated areas, including First Nations communities and other regions of British Columbia and the Yukon, can receive the sacraments and pastoral care. Together, you help extend the Church’s mission from your parish to places where faith needs a helping hand. Give online at rcav.org/second-collection or in person at your parish. Â
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 God’s loving embrace.
We commemorate all the faithful departed by remembering, praying, and giving thanks.
Monday, November 17
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
Tuesday, November 18
Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Friday, November 21
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday, November 22
Saint Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Standing with the Persecuted Church
These days—especially in places like ours—it can be hard to imagine that people are still discriminated against, or even persecuted, simply for their beliefs. Yet, for millions around the world, this is a daily reality. Currently, an estimated 327 million Christians worldwide live in countries where religious persecution is rampant. They are at risk of being attacked, arrested, imprisoned, tortured, and, in the worst cases, killed, solely on the basis of their beliefs.* It is also estimated that 75 percent of religiously motivated violence targets Christians, possibly making them the most persecuted religious group in the world. And the situation is not improving. In fact, year after year, it is getting worse. Persecution comes from many sources. In some countries, it is state-driven—often under communist or authoritarian regimes that see the Church as a threat to their control. In others, it comes from rival religious groups seeking to dominate by eradicating any competing faith. Yet in the face of this suffering, persecuted Christians remain resilient. They draw strength from our prayers, which remind them that they are not alone and that the universal Church stands with them in solidarity and love.
Red Wednesday, is on November 19, and Red Week initiatives occur from November 16 to 23, 2025.
Join us Sunday, November 23rd to pray for persecuted Christians around the world.
Father Matthew is inviting us to come together in prayer for persecuted Christians Sunday the 23rd before each of our morning Masses.
Prayers begin at 8:30am and 10:45am respectfully.
All are invited to join us in our annual Family Advent Wreath Night hosted by our CGS & Altar Boys Ministries! This is an evening of festive fun for the whole family. Discover the significance of Advent and the wreath.
When: November 26, 2025 @6:00pm
Where: St. Patrick’s Parish School Gym
Registration and Fee:
$20- provides the wreath frame, candles, information sheet, register online by clicking below OR call the office to register.
What to bring: please bring your own scissors or cutters for working with the greens, your own greens (and extra to share if possible) and your own decorations and trimming (if desired).
Complimentary Hot Chocolate Bar will be on site and hosted by our very own St. Patrick’s Altar Boys.
Can’t come, but would like a Wreath Kit to do at home? Please visit the parish office after November 27th to purchase your kit.
Please join us in celebratory prayer and congratulations for the baptism of Marianne Gabrielle Tagaytay.
We pray that God’s grace guide you, protect you, and shower you with endless blessings throughout your life.
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.
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.
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
Archdiocese of Vancouver Releases 2024/2025 Annual Report
The Archdiocese of Vancouver has released its 2024/2025 Annual Report, celebrating a year of growth, renewal, and hope for our local Church. Highlights include welcoming Archbishop Smith, launching a new Mental Health Ministry, and celebrating a record number of new Catholics entering the Church. The year also saw more seminarians, more couples preparing for marriage, the opening of a new podcast studio, and the completion of major infrastructure projects. All of this took place during the Jubilee Year of Hope, which will be remembered for the renewal God accomplished in the hearts of his people. Read the full report online: rcav.org/annual-report.
Swing Dance!
Come enjoy a great night of fun this Friday, November 21st, at St. Joseph’s parish hall in Mission – 32550 7th Ave. Doors open at 7:00pm, and the beginner lesson starts at 7:30pm followed by a social dance. No partner needed! Just bring your smiling self 🙂 $10 cash at the door, kids are free! Proceeds from this month’s dance will go to the St. Joseph’s Building Fund. For more info, please call/text Katherine Pelletier 604-996-3662.
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.
Date Night
All married couples, including mentor and mentee couples under the Witness to Love Program, are invited to join us for a joy-filled dinner of celebration and encouragement.
It’s a time set aside to:
- Have intentional marriage-strengthening conversations
- Learn and laugh with other couples with the same values
- Hit pause and make space for your relationship, allowing the grace of God to shed wisdom and light to see each other in a new way
On Saturday, November 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at All Saints Parish in Coquitlam. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $45/couple. Registration deadline: Monday, November 17. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Estate and Memorial Planning for Catholics
Ensure your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are cared for with a well-prepared estate and memorial plan. This free, expert-led seminar will guide you through essential topics such as:
Why every Catholic needs a Will – Protect your family and ensure your assets are distributed according to your values.
Choosing the right Executor – Select a trusted individual to carry out your final wishes.
Understanding Probate & Power of Attorney – Make informed decisions that simplify the legal process.
The tax benefits of charitable giving – Leave a lasting impact through faithful stewardship.
Preparing for Catholic funeral rites – Discover the beauty of a well-planned funeral and the benefits of pre-arrangements.
On Wednesday, November 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at St. Monica’s Parish in Richmond. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Trust: Advent Mini-Retreat for Men
Looking for a meaningful way to begin Advent and close the Jubilee of Hope? Trust is a men’s mini retreat featuring Deacon Tim Kostamo, with food, fellowship, inspiring presentations on trust, an outdoor Rosary with Alan Grohovac, a Testimonies of Trust panel, prayer ministry, confession, and Mass, followed by a pilgrimage to Holy Rosary Cathedral.
On Saturday, December 6, 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Register by Dec. 5 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Advent Retreat 2025: Beauty in Between
If you serve in a parish, ministry, or movement, you know how easy it is to give endlessly without stopping to receive. This Advent, come away for a time of rest, prayer, and renewal in Christ’s presence.
On Saturday, December 6, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Sts. Joachim and Ann Parish in Aldergrove. Cost is $35, including lunch. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
