Bulletin: The 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 22
Joe Pacella (+)
Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs
or Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop
Tuesday, June 23
Mary D’Mello (+)
Wednesday, June 24
Selena D’Mello (INT)
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Thursday, June 25
Dylan D’Mello (INT)
Friday, June 26
Lorna D’Mello (INT)
Saturday, June 27
Renz Kamping (+)
Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor
or Blessed Nykyta Budka and Vasyl Velychowsky, Bishops, Martyrs
or Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky, Bishop
or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Happy Father’s Day
Heavenly Father,
We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude, lifting up the men in our community who understood the mission before them, embraced it fully, and have dedicated themselves to all that You have called them to do in the role of a father.
Lord, we ask that You pour out Your strength and wisdom upon them today. For the men who have loved from the very beginning, for those who chose to step into a child’s life and love without reservation, and for the mentors, grandfathers, and spiritual fathers who quietly stand in the gap—we thank You. Grant them the grace to lead with patience, the courage to protect, and the joy of knowing their presence matters deeply.
We also pray for Your gentle comfort to surround any child or heart feeling an ache of absence today. Remind them, Lord, that they are never rejected and never abandoned, but are held securely in Your perfect, unwavering love. Allow our community to be a refuge of support, reminding every child that they are cherished.
Renew the spirits of these men today, Father. Let them feel acknowledged, loved, and deeply appreciated for the sacrifices they make. Bless them as they live out this sacred calling, and may they always reflect Your heart to the generations following them.
In Your holy name, we pray.
Amen.
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
A Goodbye and a Welcome
With many mixed feelings, we are saying goodbye this week to our very loved and appreciated Hannah Jakus, who has served our parish for the past several years as Discipleship Coordinator and Parish Leadership Team.
Under Hannah’s leadership and guidance our parish expanded our ministries and events to include Alpha, Rescue, Small Groups and RCIA . We are so grateful for the time she has shared and spent with our parish staff family. She has found home in our parish community and is looking forward to raising her family here.
We are excited to welcome Vanessa Lacson into this role. She comes to our parish with 14 years of parish ministry experience from various parishes.
She has been married for 12 years, and has 4 kids. A parishioner of All Saints Parish in Coquitlam, she is involved in Liturgy of the Word for Children and has a passion for Catechesis of Good Shepherd.
She enjoys cooking, likes to garden when time permits, and has a passion for a good cup of coffee, which makes St. Patrick’s the perfect working environment with our Holy Grounds coffeehouse adjacent to our parish offices.
We’re thrilled to have her on board, even if it means you’ll have to double-check which Vanessa you’re talking to!
Please join us this Sunday for our bi-weekly Food Recovery Program Giveaway day. Gates open at 12:30pm or following the conclusion of the 11:15am Mass, whichever comes later. Individuals who utilize mobility aids such as walkers or canes are invited to come to the front and form a separate line.
We are grateful to our generous donors, without whom we could not offer this program to the community. This week we extend our thanks to the Friends in Need Food Bank; Food Bank on Wheels; Shoppers on 240th; the Safeway Bakery on Shaughnessy; the Port Coquitlam Costco; Save On Foods; and Starbucks on 227th and Dewdney, and at Valley Fair Mall.
Thank you to Peter Okafor and Michael Steele for leading our young men who are serving as altar servers and for teaching them reverence and appreciation for the role that they hold in our Masses.
Learn more about our parish history…
Stay informed and check out our specially built website just for this centennial where we are hosting stories of parishioners and pastors: www.100yearsofhome.com
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.
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.
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
Administrative Assistant, Archbishop’s Office
The Archdiocese of Vancouver is hiring an Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day workflow of the Archbishop’s Office. This includes sorting incoming correspondence, responding to inquiries, liaising with parishes, coordinating the Archbishop’s travel arrangements, and other related duties and projects. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/careers.
Manager of Family Services, Gardens of Gethsemani
Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery is hiring a Manager of Family Services to provide strategic and pastoral leadership to their advisors, ensuring families receive attentive, respectful, and high quality service during times of need. Through mentorship, collaboration, and a strong ministry mindset, the Manager will help foster meaningful relationships with families, parishes, and the broader community. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/careers. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/careers.
10th Anniversary of MAiD in Canada – June 17
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, June 17, 2026 marks 10 years since medical assistance in dying was legalized in Canada. At a time when many are led to believe their lives lack purpose or value, each one of us must witness to the truth that every person is loved by God. By our words and actions, we must make known that no one is ever a burden and that every person is worthy of care, accompaniment, and hope.
✠ Richard W. Smith
Archbishop of Vancouver
Learn more at rcav.org/10th-anniversary-of-maid-in-canada.
