Bulletin: 6th Sunday of Easter
Father Matthew will be away from the parish for the annual priest retreat.
There is NO Daily Mass from Tuesday, May 27th to Friday, May 30th.
Please visit St. Luke’s for daily Mass during this time.
Please keep Father Matthew and all of our priests in your prayers during their time of reflection and renewal.
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, May 26
Leo Rosso (+)
Saint Philip Neri, Priest
Tuesday, May 27
Deceased Members of Lei Family (+)
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Wednesday, May 28
All Souls (+)
Thursday, May 29
George D’souza (+)
Thursday before Ascension Sunday
Saint Paul VI, Pope
Friday, May 30
Selma D’Mello (INT)
Friday before Ascension Sunday
Saturday, May 31
Thomas Harvey (+)
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Please join us this Sunday, May 25th for a Sunday Social following the 9am and 11:15am Masses.
Our Food Recovery Program bi-weekly Giveaway is this Sunday, May 25th at 12:30pm (following the close of the 11:15am Mass).
We are anticipating donations from: Food Bank on Wheels; Save On; Safeway Bakery; Shoppers; Port Coquitlam Costco; and Starbucks.
St. Patrick’s Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program (CGS) is a wonderful and established way of walking beside our children as they recognize their inborn faith in our Lord and prepare to receive their Holy Sacraments of 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Attendance is limited each year. We encourage interested families to visit our website, review the information on the program, call the office with questions, and please submit your applications before June 15th.
Applications received after June 15th are waitlisted and subjected to a late-submission fee.
This is an open invitation to the men of our parish. Our next gathering is right around the corner, Saturday, May 31 at 7pm. Please register so the organizers can prepare enough refreshments for all.
Father Matthew will be celebrating 25 years of Ordination this June!!
We would like to invite you for an in-person celebration, Sunday the 22nd following the evening Mass. Celebration to include food and refreshments;
Please RSVP so our Knights are able to plan enough for everyone.
Additionally, we would like to invite you to bring a personal letter to the office for him to be given on his anniversary date.
A box will be available for your letters in the parish office. Please stop in during open hours to drop off.
In case you missed it.. last Sunday, Ariana was baptized and confirmed at the 9am mass. We hope you will join us in welcoming her into our community and universal Catholic family.
Congratulations Ariana! You are loved and delighted in!
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Please join us in celebration and joyous prayer for the Baptisms of Aurora Sacalle, Alyona Davis, and Nora & Matias Lima.
Thank you to Sandra at Bella Nonna’s for providing special treats for Ariana’s baptism.
Thank you to our Alpha team who attended the first training on Wednesday evening. We are so excited to see you this upcoming Fall. Alpha begins September 17/18- more details to follow!
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
Knights of Columbus Student Bursary
Applications are now open for the Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursaries. The Knights of Columbus are awarding fourteen one-time bursaries of $1,000 each to young practicing Catholic students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution in British Columbia. Application forms may be requested until June 1. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025.
Request an application form by contacting:
Christopher Chen – State Bursary Chairman
Knights of Columbus BC Charity Foundation
#333 – 1231 Pacific Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6Z0E2
Family Fun Day
Join the local Catholic community, invite other families and even your priest to attend, come and meet the seminarians and the various communities of religious sisters. Registration includes a BBQ dinner, interactive games, bouncy castles, fun activities for all ages including a competitive soccer game with the “Men in Black” team of priests and seminarians. On Saturday, June 7, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pacific Academy, Surrey. Register by June 2 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 Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Surrey. Register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Opposing Euthanasia in Canada – Looking to the Future with Hope
You are cordially invited to spend an evening with Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition; and Dr. Will Johnston, President, Euthanasia Resistance BC. Join us for an evening to learn how to oppose Euthanasia in Canada, and look to the future with hope. On Monday, May 26, 6:30 p.m. at Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
