Bulletin: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
The final numbers are in – and our parish really stepped up in 2025!
With incredible gratitude we are happy to share with you that while the goal set for us by the Archdiocese was $44,100, St. Patrick’s, Maple Ridge raised $111,273.03!!!
This means that after the Archdiocese has finished processing all of the fees and levies, we will see $63,934.36 come back to our parish to be invested in this beautiful place that is home to us all.
Mass Intentions
Monday, February 2
Rob & Margaret Nielson (INT)
The Presentation of the Lord
Tuesday, February 3
Jennifer Boyer (INT)
Saint Ansgar (Oscar), Bishop
or Saint Blaise, Bishop, Martyr
Wednesday, February 4
Fr. Matthew To (INT)
Thursday, February 5
Talitha & Tabada Family (INT)
Saint Agatha, Virgin, Martyr
Friday, February 6
Dennis McCloskey (+)
Saints Paul Miki and his Companions, Martyrs
Saturday, February 7
Jen Castle (INT)
Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Special Prayer Intention for Catholic Health Care
A court case began this week involving St. Paul’s Hospital. The case pertains to whether faith-based health care facilities are permitted to operate in accordance with their values by not providing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). It will challenge Catholic healthcare and its place within Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system.
Lord Jesus, Divine Healer, you sought out the sick, the marginalized, and those cast aside. We pray for all who receive care at St. Paul’s Hospital, for their families and loved ones, and for all healthcare workers who serve with compassion. We entrust this court case to your care. Grant wisdom to those who must decide it, that justice may prevail and that Catholic healthcare may continue its mission without compromise. Help us to protect those who are most vulnerable and to build a society where every human life is sacred.
National Catholic Health Care Week
From February 1 to 7, 2026 we mark National Catholic Health Care Week across Canada. Inspired by Catholic social teaching, this year’s theme Open Hearts, Healing, Hope reflects the profound belief that healing is communal. We are grateful for our Catholic health ministries as partners in the healing ministry of Jesus, fostering trust, promoting justice and respecting the dignity of every human person—body, mind and soul. Pray with us during the Week with special daily reflections and prayers. Learn more and find resources at beholdvancouver.org/events
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Please join us this Sunday after the 11:15am Masses for our bi-weekly Food Recovery Program giveaway.
Donors this week include: The Port Coquitlam Costco, Food Bank on Wheels, Save On, No Frills-Langley, Shoppers at 240th, and Starbucks.
See you there.
We invite all of our parish to please join us this Friday, February 6th at 7pm for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration with Praise & Worship.
Come and find connection and meaning. Pray and find healing.
Know that you are loved and desired.
Register for tickets by scanning the QR Code or clicking the link below:
St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s League will be hosting the World Day of Prayer 2026 at St. Patrick’s Parish in Maple Ridge on Friday, March 6th at 2:30pm.
Refreshments will follow the service at 3:30pm at Holy Grounds.
The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian lay women’s initiative and is supported by the Archdiocese of Vancouver. This is an annual event occurring in over 170 nations where Christians come today in spirit and prayer. The motto is informed prayer and prayerful action.
This year’s writing committee is WDP Nigeria, “I will give you rest: come” Matthew 11:28-30.
All parishioners are welcome to attend.
Thank you so much to Julia and Veronika Zochowski for baking and decorating such beautiful cookies for our Catechumens, who attended the Rite of Acceptance this past weekend.
Please join us in warmly welcoming and celebrating the 21 new parish-family members who will be Baptized, Confirmed, and coming into full communion with the Church this coming Easter.
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
The St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is awarding a $500.00 Bursary to any St. Patrick’s Parishioner graduating from Grade 12 in 2026, who is attending their first year of a Post Secondary Institution, Seminary or Convent and is a practising Catholic.
Application’s are due March 31, 2026. Please contact the Parish Office or contact Anna Mieszkowska at 604-463-2182 or [email protected] for an application form.
Additionally, the CWL would like to invite you to consider the following, additional opportunities:
Vancouver Diocesan Council Bursary (2 – $1000.00 Bursaries)
Criteria and application available at www.vancouvercwl.ca, due by March 31st
BC & Yukon Provincial Council Molly Boucher Bursary ($2,000.00)
Criteria and application can be downloaded from the BC & Yukon Provincial
website at www.bcyukoncwl.com, applications are due by April 30.
National CWL Bursary
Criteria and applications are available upon request from the national office or can be downloaded from www.cwl.ca. Applications due by May 31st.
Lord our God, in your wisdom and love you surround us with the mysteries of the universe. Send your Spirit upon these students and fill them with your wisdom and blessings. Grant that they may devote themselves to their studies and draw ever closer to you, the source of all knowledge. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Are you called to the priesthood, diaconate or religious life?
As John the Baptist introduced the people of his time to Jesus “a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’” Perhaps God is calling you to do the same in our time as a priest, deacon, brother or sister. Learn more and contact the Archdiocese of Vancouver Vocations Office at vocationsvancouver.ca.
Mourning Your Grief – Suicide and Euthanasia (MAiD) Support Group
This support group is for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one through suicide or euthanasia. The group is limited to five people, and sessions will run on Wednesdays for eight consecutive weeks, beginning Wednesday, February 4, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Parish, Langley. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Rosary for Peace
As Christians, one of the most powerful ways we can call for peace is through prayer. Archbishop Richard Smith invites all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Vancouver 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. You can take part by attending in person at the cathedral or by joining the livestream on YouTube. Saturday, February 7, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Pro-Life Mass and Prayer Vigil
Join your voice with ours as we pray on the first Saturday of each month for respect for all human life, from conception to its natural end. Hosted by the Archdiocese of Vancouver, we will begin with Mass, followed by the rosary. Saturday, February 7, 9:00 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Parish in West Vancouver. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
World Day of the Sick Mass
Pray for those who suffer from illness and their caregivers. Join Archbishop Smith for Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows in Vancouver followed by a reception. Wednesday, February 11, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Vancouver. See other participating parishes at beholdvancouver.org/events.
