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.

We’re collecting letters and cards! You may have been blessed by Fr Matthew’s priestly ministry in one way or another, and we want to bless him with words of affirmation. 

If you’d like to share a message or card with Fr Matthew, please drop them off at the office. We’ll keep them all sealed and will present them to Fr M at his anniversary celebration.

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, June 9

Al Albrecht (+)

Mary, Mother of the Church

Tuesday, June 10

Ethan Schwan (+)

Wednesday, June 11

Fr. Matthew To (INT)

Saint Barnabas, Apostle

Thursday, June 12

Andy Hyland (+)

Friday, June 13

Kyle Ferg (+)
Saint Antony of Padua, Priest, Doctor

Saturday, June 14

Silvie D’Mello (INT)

St. Pat’s Highlights

Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events

Please join us this Sunday following the 9am and 11:15am Masses for a community gathering over good coffee and share in some good conversation.

See you there!

Please join us this Sunday, June 8th, at 1:00pm for our bi-weekly Food Recovery Program Giveaway.

This week we have donations from: Food Bank on Wheels, Save On, Safeway Bakery, Shoppers, Burnaby and 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.

Thank you to Mr. Minguan and Mrs. Sunmin Kim for your incredible restoration of Father Matthew’s office crucifix. The artistry and skill it took to repair this cherished parish item which had a foot missing is very much appreciated.

Thank you Mrs. Fonseca, the parish school community, and CWL for the lovely celebration of Father Matthew’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination on June 3rd. Father Matthew was immensely touched by your thoughtful and intentional assembly showing your love and care for him.

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

Archbishop Smith’s Message on the 40-Day Memorial of the Tragedy Following the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we mark the 40-day memorial of the tragedy that followed the Lapu-Lapu Day celebration, our hearts remain heavy with sorrow. We remember the lives lost and the families forever changed. In our grief, we find solace and hope in our faith.

The Ascension of our Lord reminds us that even in darkness, Christ is always present as a light guiding and comforting us. Let us hold onto this truth as we support one another through love and compassion.

To the families who have lost loved ones, we offer deepest condolences and stand in solidarity with you. For those still suffering, we pray for healing and strength.

I pray that you will continue to reach out for help when needed and support each other as you find resilience and hope in unity and faith.

May the Risen Lord bless you all with his peace and his consolation.

Yours sincerely in the love of Christ,

~Richard W. Smith
  Archbishop of Vancouver

Stay Connected with Archbishop Smith

As Archbishop Richard Smith begins his ministry in Vancouver, you’re invited to journey with him on social media. Follow for reflections, messages, and glimpses into parish life through photos and videos. Stay updated with event highlights, responses to current news, and invitations to pray together as a community.

Facebook:facebook.com/vancouverarchbishop
Instagram:instagram.com/vancouverarchbishop
Threads:threads.com/@vancouverarchbishop

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Take the Survey: Bereavement Support

Gardens of Gethsemani requests your participation in an online survey to help understand how people in our parishes experience grief, and how we can better support one another through it. Your insights will directly shape new support programs, resources, and conversations around grief. Thank you for being part of this meaningful effort. Please complete the survey at: surveymonkey.com/r/ms-l

For Priests, Deacons and Lay Ministry Leaders:Your participation is greatly appreciated. Please complete the survey at: surveymonkey.com/r/ms-pll

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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

[email protected]. 

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Talking With Your Children About Tragic Events

This is an evening for supporting parents in the wake of the tragedy following the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival. We will explore faith-centered responses to trauma, helping your family as you journey together in recovery over the summer months. Speakers include Father Bryan Duggan, and a Catholic counsellor. Hosted by the Mental Health Ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver.

On Monday, June 23, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at St. Patrick’s Regional Secondary School in Vancouver. Register at beholdvancouver.org/events.