Bulletin: Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Bulletin
Mass Intentions & Feast Days
Monday, December 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 26
Joe Pacella (+)
Saint Stephen, the first Martyr
Wednesday, December 27
Elia Vendramin (+)
Saint John, Apostle, Evangelist
Thursday, December 28
Val Spurrell (INT)
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Friday, December 29
Val Spurrell (INT)
5th day within the octave of Christmas
Commemoration of Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop, Martyr
Saturday, December 30
Eric Chow (INT)
6th day within the octave of Christmas
Our parish relies on your generosity. Your donations each year directly impacts 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.
As the year draws to a close, we ask that you reflect on the many opportunities we offer to you, your family, and our parish family. Any and all donations are incredibly appreciated.
All donations over $20.00 qualify for an income tax receipt. Please be sure to include your mailing address at the time of your donation.
Donations made in person at the parish office must be received by December 31st at 1:00pm. The office will be open for a short period of time on that day; please refer to the Holiday Office Schedule included in this bulletin.
Pre-labelled Parish donation envelopes are available for pick up for those who prefer to donate with cash or cheque.
Please use these envelopes starting Jan 1, 2024.
There is a limited number of physical envelopes available and they are pre-labelled based on parishioner preference.
For parishioners who donate electronically, there is no need to pick up a physical envelope for donations – your donations are recorded electronically and your envelope # does not change in the new year.
Envelopes for Second Collections are additionally available at the office for your use.
Please contact the parish office if you require paper envelopes and one is not already available for you.
Alpha is returning this January!
Join us in Holy Grounds for dinner, great conversation, and lasting connection. We invite you to bring a friend.
Guests to the series do not need to be Catholic or members of our parish. This event is open to everyone. Please register for this series of event so we can plan for the correct number of guests. You only need to register one time.
What is Alpha?
We believe that everyone should have the chance to explore faith, ask questions, and share their point of view.
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation.
Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone’s welcome. It runs online, in cafés, churches, universities, homes—you name it. No two Alphas look the same, but generally they have three key things in common: connection, content, and conversation.
Thank you!
Thank you to all who came out to decorate our church and parish last Saturday.
Thank you Emma Steele for leading the decorating event.
Thank you to Randy Tabada and his tree team – Matthew L, Rob M, Travis W, Mae T, Stephen S, Michael S – for organizing and leading the tree cutting and placement.
Thank you Hajjie Gramonte & for his employer that allowed us to use their 15 foot trailer to transport the trees.
Thank you Margaret Z and her team, Susan Richardson, Yola, Aga Marzec, Sharo, Mae & Travis, Marie, Maria, Carmela, Tony, Linda & Ron Phillips.
Thank you to Cathy Albrecht for providing food for the event.
Rejoice with us as we celebrate the marriage of
Lynn Malek and Stuart Brechin.
And celebrate with us the renewal of vows by Andrew and Mary Jean Deyto on their 25th wedding anniversary.
In Recognition of our Small Business Owners
We are so happy to provide a free resource of small businesses owned and managed by fellow parishioners. By supporting one another, we grow and strengthen our community, and through that support we grow and strengthen our faith.
Our business listings currently include:
- Business Services:
- Yagi IT Consultations and Support
- Print It Group
- Children’s Services:
- Chrysta Academy
- Fabrication Services:
- Dion Custom Metal Services
- Doodle Design Craft
- Tie a Bow custom creations
- Eateries & Food
- Alina Cafe & Bakery
- Bella Nonna’s Bakery & Grocer
- The Blueberry Run
- Health & Wellness
- Addictions Specialist Dr. Rosanna Lima
- Chiropractor Dr. Nancy Giacometti
- End of Life Doula, Valerie Spurrell
- Professional Nursing Foot Care – Micha
- Plexus Gut Health
- Trauma Therapist – Lorna Demedeiros
- Home Furnishings and Decor
- Bliss on a Budget – Wholesale Mattress
- Weatherly Interiors
- Home Renovation, Construction and more
- Carlson Electric
- Floording Contractor – Don Fafard
- Norum Construction & Reno
- Junk Removal & Moving – Simon Chan
- Personal Services
- Grace Dignified Women’s Clothing
- Mary Kay Cosmetics S. Richardson
- May Hair Design
- Photography Services
- Anita Alberto Photography
- Jozef Povazan Photography
- Marta Lewicki Photography
- Real Estate & Financial Services
- Blue Pearl Mortgage Services
- Origin Mortgage Services
- Realtor – Sarah Eales Tuck
Own or manage a business that isn’t listed yet?
Please click below to submit your business details.
St. Patrick’s has a thriving Altar Boys Ministry, led by Marko Jakus. We would like to invite any boys who are Grade 5 and up and who feel called to serve the parish in this very special way, to complete the sign up form on our website.
We will begin holding training sessions for both new and experienced Altar Servers in the next month.
You must be signed up in order to receive the details regarding upcoming trainings.
You were called by God for a purpose, and were given gifts and charisms by the Holy Spirit at the time of your Baptism and Confirmation. Discover your special gift through the Called & Gifted program now being offered through St. Patrick’s.
Archbishop Miller’s Message for Advent
