Bulletin: Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
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.
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
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 10
Saint Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor
Tuesday, November 11
Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop
Wednesday, November 12
Saint Josaphat, Bishop, Martyr
Saturday, November 15
Saint Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor
or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Please join us this Sunday following the 9am and 11:15am Masses for a delicious and filling Pancake Breakfast provided by our Knights of Columbus. Find connection, have a great conversation, and savour a meal lovingly prepared before heading out for the rest of your day.
Breakfast is by donation.
See you there!
Please join us at this weekend’s Pancake Breakfast for the
St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s League
Christmas Craft and Bake Sales
Baking Ordered: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Baking Picked Up: Sunday, December 14
**Orders from Sunday, October 6 can be picked up Sunday, November 9**
★ Christmas is coming and CWL will be holding their Annual Christmas Craft and
Bake Sales at the Pancake Breakfasts in November and December.
★ Baking must be ordered and paid for on November 9, 2025.
★ Order forms will be available at the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 9.
★ The orders will be ready to be picked up Sunday, Sunday, December 14.
★ Quantities are limited so please get your orders in ASAP.
For More Information Contact
Anna Mieszkowska at [email protected] or 604-463-2182
Please join for our Bi-Weekly Food Recovery Program Giveaway Day us this Sunday, November 9th at 5:30pm following the conclusion of the evening Mass.
Many thanks this week to our generous donors and partners: Food Bank on Wheels, Second Harvest, PoCo Costco, Burnaby Costco, Safeway Bakery, Shoppers, Save On and Starbucks.
Calling our High School aged girls for this coming Friday, November 14th at 6:30pm for a joyous gathering of learning and community.
Please RSVP so our organizers can plan appropriately. Thank you!
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 Olivia Rae Caya.
We pray that God’s grace guide you, protect you, and shower you with endless blessings throughout your life.
Please join us in congratulating our Knights of Columbus on the installation of their new officers, who will step into their roles under the leadership of Grand Knight Piotr Indyk
Thank you to our local Ban Chok Dee for the delicious contribution of a Thai themed dinner for our Alpha program this week, and thank you to our Food Recovery Program for supplying a sweet treat to round out the evening. We are always so grateful to everyone for sharing their time, talent and resources so that we can bring the fullest experience of Alpha to our community.
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.
Prepare for Christmas and Support our Parish High School
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.
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.
Weekend Getaway Marriage Conference
November 14–16, 2025 | Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Reignite your marriage with a relaxing and purposeful weekend at the stunning Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Designed to help couples reconnect, rekindle romance, or even start fresh, this retreat offers a warm and fun atmosphere where you’ll hear from real couples living out marriage God’s way.
Registration closes November 11, 2025. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations Retreat
Please join us for our annual Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations Retreat on Saturday, November 15, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre in Vancouver. This year’s theme is Fan the Flame of Hope.
Registration is free, with morning refreshments and light lunch provided. Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 12. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Unique Call of Women in the Church: Fiat Young Adult Catholic Women’s Group
Join the Religious Sisters of the Archdiocese of Vancouver as we dive into the unique contributions of women saints in a four-part series. The next presentation focuses on St. Catherine of Siena, with discussion, reflection, and a themed dessert to follow.
All Catholic women ages 18-35 discerning God’s will in their lives are welcome! On Friday, November 14, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia convent (3127 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam). Register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Young Adult Ministry Seminar
Do you serve in young adult ministry in our Archdiocese? Come as a team for a training day to equip you with tools to serve well! Topics include accompaniment in ministry, planning for the future, and small group tips. Sessions to be announced.
On Saturday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at St. Matthew’s Parish in Surrey. Cost is $10. Register 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.
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.
