Bulletin: Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 3rd
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 4
Lise Beland (+)
Blessed Marie-Léonie Paradis
Tuesday, May 5
Jeleen Siochi (+)
Wednesday, May 6
Ron Bourassa (INT)
Saint François de Laval, Bishop
Thursday, May 7
Henry Warkentin (+)
Friday, May 8
Christine Clamens (+)
Confirmation Mass – Joey Ng Wai (+)
Blessed Catherine of Saint Augustine
Saturday, May 9
Charlotte Nsonga Tshibangu (+)
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
April the 11th was just the beginning…
Over the course of the year, we will be hosting Open Houses and Special Events, including our Fall Festival where we hope to do a full reveal of all the different special projects taking place around our parish for our 100 Years of Home renewal.
Stay informed and check out our specially built website just for this centennial:
www.100yearsofhome.com
We are collecting targeted donations towards our renewal efforts.
Build our Home
initiatives are:
- New programs and ministry projects
- Ongoing formation of our leaders
- Parish Gym Kitchen – (Bernie’s Corner?)
- New flooring in our church
- Resurfacing of our parish parking lots (say goodbye to potholes!)
- Sacristy Cupboards
- Exterior and interior painting of our buildings (complete)
- Parish gym bathrooms (renovation complete)
- Parish gym painting (complete)
- Renewal of our Altar walls (complete)
- New website and branding
- and so much more!
Your contributions to our parish-family home is a response to God’s generosity and a blessing to us all.
Our Knights of Columbus surely know how to put on one amazing breakfast! Please join us following the 9am and 11:15am Masses for Pancake Breakfast, complete with all the fixings you’ve come to enjoy, plus come for good conversation, good company, great coffee, and a good time.
Breakfast is by donation.
Please join us in celebratory prayer and congratulations for the baptism of Nathaniel Dumapat.
May your life be filled with the light of God’s love, and may He smile upon you all the days of your life.
Jesus says to the woman at the well, “Ask Him, and He will give you living water.” (John 4:10)
Our prayer ministry is a team of people that, as instruments, want to use our gift of prayer to bring every person into the abiding love of the Heavenly Father, so that they may receive living water.
With our prayers, we participate in the healing ministry of the Church. We have a supernatural trust in the miracles of God, who deeply loves and wants an abundant life for every person.
“For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20)
Resources for Reflection
Movies, Online learning, Meditations, Seasonal Resources, and more
Way of Light: Sign-up for Daily Prayers During Easter
The Way of Light, or the Stations of the Resurrection, follow key events in the life of Jesus following His Resurrection. This prayer is an opportunity for us to reflect on the truth of the Christian mystery: That Christ has conquered death, and in conquering death, He gives us hope in the Resurrection and the life to come. Starting on Easter Sunday, you can receive short, daily prayers right to your inbox. Sign up at https://rccav.org/light/
News and Information
Resources and events from outside of our Parish
The Chosen is coming to Salt + Light TV
The Chosen is coming to Salt + Light TV beginning Sunday, May 3! The internationally acclaimed series starring Jonathan Roumie brings the life of Jesus from the pages of Scripture to the TV screen. Encounter Christ in this deeply moving historical drama that follows the experiences of those who met and journeyed with him during his three-year ministry. The Chosen will air on Salt + Light TV in Canada on Sundays and Fridays in English and Mondays and Thursdays in French. See slmedia.org/blog/about-the-chosen for specific air times. Each episode will then be available to stream on-demand for a limited time on Salt + Light Plus.
Stronger Together – Project Advance 2026
For over 45 years, Project Advance has been an important part in the life of our Archdiocese. Through your generosity, new churches and Catholic schools have been built, parish communities have grown, and the message of God’s love continues to touch hearts. Because of you, the mission of the Church extends far beyond the walls of your parish. The sick are comforted and cared for. Students and young people are discovering faith and purpose. Families are supported in marriage, healing, and times of loss. And those who are struggling are met with compassion and hope. Through these ministries, people are encountering Jesus Christ. All of this is possible when we work together – and our parishes and communities are stronger together.National Family and Life Week, May 10-17
Take time this week to celebrate your family, express gratitude, offer forgiveness, or share meaningful moments with loved ones across generations. This week is an opportunity to uphold the value of life and to live out our calling to love one another within our homes, communities, and the world.
Youth Ministry Leadership Bursary The Archdiocese of Vancouver Youth Ministry Leadership Bursary recognizes high school students making a difference in their parishes, schools, communities, and homes. Two students will be selected to receive an award of $500 each to be applied to post-secondary schooling. Recipients will be young leaders who are making an impact, showing initiative, and inspiring others. Deadline to apply is May 11, 2026. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/youth-ministry/leadership-bursaryScholarship for Catholic Science Students
The Vancouver Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists will award two Catholic students enrolled in a science discipline at a post-secondary institution within the Archdiocese of Vancouver. The competition is open to both undergraduate and graduate students
The awards are as follows:
- First Place: $1,000
- Second Place: $500
Submissions will be evaluated based on content and quality of the applicant’s essay or video reflection, with GPA not considered in the assessment. The application deadline is May 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm.Awardees will be announced by the end of May. Application details are available at catholicscientistsvan.org/scholarship
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