Bulletin: Fourth Sunday of Advent
This Advent, take an important step in your spiritual journey by returning to Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. By opening your heart to his healing mercy, you are preparing a place for his joy and peace to dwell within you this Christmas.
See a full list of Advent Penitential Services at https://www2.rcav.org/e/897551/advent/3qlqbx/3221065047/h/xhmjfy5iVBHAwf5viH2-ywfvm3-zOeew7LHGNyie8Lo.
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.
Your Project Advance tax-deductible donation will fund important works such as:
- Youth and young adults ministry in our parishes
- The construction of new Catholic schools
- Programs that support healthy families
- Feeding the homeless and vulnerable in the Downtown Eastside
- Pastoral ministry and support for the hospitalized
Mass Intentions
Monday, December 23
Joe Robles (+)
Commemoration of Saint John of Kęty, Priest
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 26
Sue Wynne (INT)
Saint Stephen, the first Martyr
Friday, December 27
Sue Wynne (INT)
Saint John, Apostle, Evangelist
Saturday, December 28
Maria Holmes (+)
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Sunday, December 22nd at 12:30pm (or after the 11:15am Mass lets out).
We have a slightly smaller donation this weekend. Donors include: Port Coquitlam Costco, Save On, Shoppers, and Safeway Bakery
Please join us for a candlelit mass on Monday, December 23rd at 7am.
After, come take a seat in Holy Grounds where we will have breakfast for you, served by the Alpha morning team.
It is a day off for the school, so please invite all your friends and family in the school!
We ask that you please rsvp for this event to assist us in preparing our breakfast for the morning.
Please join us for a candlelit mass on Monday, December 23rd at 7am.
After, come take a seat in Holy Grounds where we will have breakfast for you, served by the Alpha morning team.
It is a day off for the school, so please invite all your friends and family in the school!
We ask that you please rsvp for this event to assist us in preparing our breakfast for the morning.
Add a little to your cup of good cheer and join us for a Christmas Social.
10pm Christmas Eve
followed by carolling at 11:30pm & Midnight Mass
After each Christmas Day Mass
Thank you to Christina Roth, Susan Richardson, The Holts, Janet, Ray, Juvi, The Penachos, Lhu, Sharo and Nathaniel, Bruce & Brendan Hay and Michael Steele, who all came out to decorate the church, who brought their joy and eye for beauty to assist us in ‘Deck(ing) the Hall’.
Support your Parish
Every act of help and support keeps our parish running and is an integral part of achieving our parish mission. We are so very grateful to all.
If you would like to serve the parish by donating your time or skills, please let us know.
$2 each or $15 for a pack of 10.
Please pick up an information card from Hannah or at the parish office.
Finished Alpha? About to start Rescue? Wondering what is next? Feeling like you want to give your faith life a boost? Email Hannah to inquire about small groups. Small groups are intended to build lasting friendships and deepen our love for Jesus and what He has done for us. Come experience authentic friendship, close bonds and learning more about Jesus in a far more personal way than perhaps ever thought possible.
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, 2025.
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.
NEW!
Check out our revamped Small Community Business Listings page. Please consider supporting parish-run small businesses. We have a little of everything here, from personal services to home renovation to real estate to custom fabrication to restaurants and eateries and so much more.
Here at St. Patrick’s everyone is family, and we help each other when in need.
If you or someone you know is in need of prayers or support, please reach out.
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has created a weekly video series for this Advent season, designed to help the faithful prepare for the memorial of the birth of Christ. Reflections will be offered by Archbishop Frank Leo of Toronto and Bishop René Guay of Chicoutimi.
RCAV Annual Report 2023-2024
The Archdiocese of Vancouver is pleased to share its annual report for 2023/2024 available online at rcav.org/annual-report-23-24.
Archdiocesan Events:
The B.C. Catholic Christmas Edition
The Christmas edition of The B.C. Catholic is now available online. Registered parishioners can receive a free subscription to The B.C. Catholic by calling (604) 683-3208 or registering at bccatholic.ca/subscribe.
Due to a mail disruption, our print edition is temporarily paused. We hope to resume printing on January 6.
Domestic Abuse Services Needs Your Support
On October 5, 2024 a massive fire devastated several businesses in Downtown Langley. Thrifter’s Paradise, a beloved volunteer-run thrift store operated by Domestic Abuse Services – Our Lady of Good Counsel Society, was among those affected by smoke and water damage. The store reopened briefly for a “fire sale”, with plans for a full reopening pending permanent repairs to the building.
Thrifter’s Paradise plays a vital role in funding “Eva’s House,” a second-stage transition shelter offering safe housing and support programs for women and children escaping domestic violence. During this period of recovery, the Society is relying on the generosity of donors to continue their mission.
Your support can make a profound difference in the lives of women and children seeking safety and hope. Visit domesticabuseservices.ca today to donate or volunteer and help rebuild this essential ministry.
Do not mail Project Advance donations
Please be aware that we cannot issue tax receipts for any Project Advance donations received after December 31, 2024. Even if the Canada Post strike ends, we cannot guarantee that mailed donations will arrive in time. To ensure your donation is processed before the deadline, please do not mail your Project Advance donation. Instead, we encourage you to drop it off at the parish office by [insert deadline] or make your donation online at projectadvance.ca. Thank you for your continued support of our parish community!
Jubilee Year 2025 Opening Mass
Join Archbishop Miller at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. for the Solemn Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year 2025. This Holy Year, celebrated every 25 years, invites the faithful to embrace pilgrimage, deepen prayer, and renew relationships under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”
FIAT Snowshoe
Spend quality time with young Catholic women and have fun outdoors with religious Sisters of the Archdiocese. All women aged 18-30 are welcome! Meet for 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony on Saturday, January 4. Drive to Cypress and hike Black Mountain’s 5.3 km snowshoe trail. Register by January 1 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Christmas Outreach to the Homeless
Spend Christmas day with Catholic Street Missionaries (CSM) and reach out to our less privileged brothers and sisters on the streets of Vancouver. Wednesday, December 25 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Register at beholdvancouver/events.
