Bulletin: 3rd Sunday of Lent
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.
Mass Intentions
Monday, March 24
Claire Boyer (INT)
Tuesday, March 25
Ruby & Paolo Carcamo (INT)
The Annunciation of the Lord
Wednesday, March 26
Francis Fernandes (+)
Thursday, March 27
Francis Fernandes (+)
Friday, March 28
Annunziata Testa (+)
Saturday, March 29
Rolando Bolognini (+)
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Dear Parish Family,
We have an incredibly generous donor who has provided us with items to share with everyone. To make distribution fair and fun, we’ve decided to raffle them off. At our parish, we want people to feel safe and a sense of belonging; this community has a place for everyone- no matter where you come from, what you do, what you make and what your story is. We thought this would be a way to have fun with each other.
This online raffle has three high dollar items, and opens on the 18th:
- a 54″ Napoleon Electric Fireplace,
- a Napoleon Charcoal Grill,
- and an Excalibur 6-tray Digital Dehydrator.
Raffle tickets are $2.00 per ticket. You may buy as many tickets as you would like.
You must be a minimum of 18 years of age to enter, and we request that you pick up your winnings in person (we will not ship or mail any prizes).
Father Matthew will draw the winners on the 25th of March.
These items are donated to the parish and thus cannot be returned to the store that gifted them to us. Items are in as-is condition.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used towards the upkeep and running of our Holy Grounds coffeehouse and in preparation for our 100 year anniversary, which is happening next year.
We are excited to try this out!
Next Gathering is March 28th!
Be sure to RSVP so our organizers have plenty on hand for everyone.
Our next Men’s Night is scheduled for Saturday, March 29th at 7:00pm. Click below to RSVP!
Join us celebratory prayer and congratulations for the baptisms of Angelica Houghton and Giada Lucarino.
May God’s grace guide you, protect you, and shower you with endless blessings.
Reflection
What was your experience as you fast? When you felt the hunger, did you compensate for it in another place? When you felt the ache and the emptiness, did you give in and promise to make up for it later? Or did you push away the ache, and just ignored it without engaging your heart? Our hearts are always trying to tell us something. And these clues lead us to the root places in our lives.
-Restore; Sr. Miriam James
Jesus, may I hunger more deeply for you today.
May my aches lead me to call out to you so you can fill me.
Amen
Fridays of Lent
March 21st & 28th at 7:00pm – please join us for the Stations of the Cross.
April 4th at 7:00pm – please join us for an evening of Encounter, which includes Eucharistic Adoration, Praise & Worship, and Healing Prayer.
April 11th at 7:00pm – Parish Penitential Service
Reconciliation
Regular weekly confessions are available on Tuesdays at 6pm, Saturdays at 4:15pm, and by appointment.
Lent Penitential Services
St. Patrick’s Feast Day Celebration
Thanks for coming!! Thanks for all of your smiles, laughter, conversation, and fun. Your presence made the day worthwhile and we are grateful you came.
Thank you to our Knights of Columbus for organizing and cooking enough for more than 500 people! We’re so grateful for all that you do.
Thank you to Louis for his ongoing support of our parish events. We appreciate you and are grateful for your contributions.
Thank you to Setup and decoration team on Friday was Mary & Randy Tabada, Anisette Piccirelli, Calle Ristea and some of our school children.
Thank you to our Sunday Setup crew Matthew Demedeiros, Sarah Tuck, Marco D’Angelo, the Zochowski family, Tabada Family, Joshua Valouche, Rachel Sutherland, Paula North and Ron.
Thank you to our Kitchen Crew: Clare & Sarah Powell and Julia & Veronika Zochowski, Sarah Tuck, Paula North, and Divine Espiritu;
Thank you to Cecilia Tabada for cutting all the vegetables;
Thank you to Mary Tabada and Francesca Rodrigues for their contribution of sweets and help in the kitchen;
Thank you to the altar boys who helped with set up and take down…including running everything in when it started to hail;
Thank you to Marko Jakus and Matthew Demedeiros for setting up the fire pit and helping with furniture set up;
Thank you to Jessica for helping with set up and taking down;
Thank you to Marco D’Angelo, Ron and Raff for running our Beer Garden;
Thank you to our Sunday Takedown crew: the Chow Family, Rachel Sutherland, Matthew Demedeiros, the Geary family, kitchen team, and so many others who saw the need and pitched in!
Thank you to Sabastian Santorelli from Grandview Blacktop for delivering a donated commercial dishwasher for Holy Grounds.
Volunteer at our Parish
Every act of help and support keeps our parish running and is an integral part of achieving our parish mission. We are so very grateful to all.
If you would like to serve the parish by donating your time or skills, please let us know.
We know how to Party at St. Patrick’s!!
Our St. Patrick’s Feast Day Celebration was full of fun, life, laughter and celebration. Here are some pictures of the day for you to enjoy.
Resources for Reflection
Movies, Online learning, Meditations, Seasonal Resources, and more
News and Information
Resources and events from outside of our Parish
Prayer for the Holy Father
Archbishop Miller asks you to join him in prayer for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, as he faces challenges with his health. May the Lord grant him strength, healing, and the comfort of our prayers.
Almighty ever-living God, eternal health of believers,
Who willed that our infirmities
Be borne by your Only-Begotten Son for our salvation,
Listen in kindness to our prayers
For your servant Francis, our Pope and Shepherd:
Grant him, we implore you, your merciful help,
So that he may be restored to your Church in good health,
Ever ready to serve the flock you have entrusted to his care.
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.
Vatican Survey on Abolishing Nuclear Weapons
The Vatican wants to hear from you! Pax Christi is conducting a survey of North American Catholics for their thoughts about nuclear weapons. Please take a few minutes to complete and submit this survey by April 17: https://www2.rcav.org/e/897551/msujhc4n/3rcdc7/3421823160/h/nep3vAmCOa9Uh-9oN_-fkFaUNkL0IQ2WqfRcg_KiaSc. The results will be sent to the Vatican and shared widely. Thank you for your help!
Jubilee Year of Hope Urban Pilgrimage
The Vocations team of the Archdiocese of Vancouver invites you to join an urban pilgrimage as part of the Jubilee Year of Hope. It will take place on Sunday, March 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the possibility of receiving a Plenary Indulgence.
The 7.5-kilometre walking route begins at one of the official Jubilee sites, St Jude’s Parish & Shrine on Renfrew Street, then passes by Our Lady of Hungary and St. Francis Xavier parishes (with brief stops for prayer and breaks) before finishing at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, another Jubilee site, joining the Cathedral’s Solemn Vespers (Evening Prayer) with Adoration and Benediction. There will also be an opportunity for Confessions.
This pilgrimage will be a combination of prayer and socializing, as well as the opportunity for young adults to meet members of the Vocations Team. Learn more 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.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
“If someone has entered into your life and made a mess of your life or maybe you did it yourself… things you have done where you need to forgive yourself; you have broken stained glass windows in your life. Those pieces need to be given to God, and allow Him to pick up those pieces, put them together and He can make something even more beautiful.” Fr. Geraci
Are you ready to hand everything over to God? To let Him rebuild what is broken inside and allow Him to help you feel alive again? Join us on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™ for healing after abortion. Next retreat is May 23-25, 2025. For confidential information call 604.525.0999 or email: [email protected]. Learn more about Rachel’s Vineyard at beholdvancouver.org/services.
