Bulletin: The 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Mass Intentions
Monday, August 11
Peter Misquita (+)
Saint Clare, Virgin
Tuesday, August 12
Don Holt Sr. (+)
Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious
Wednesday, August 13
Francis Fernandes (+)
Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs
Thursday, August 14
Kim Aleong (+)
Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr
Friday, August 15
Milagros Robles (+)
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday, August 16
Fr. Matthew To (INT)
Saint Stephen of Hungary
or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
The B&B team is excited to conclude the summer with a special tea party event celebrating the feast of the Queenship of Mary on Friday, August 22nd at 5:30pm!
Girls grade 8-12 are invited to bring some shareable dinner foods, their bible, pens, and an open heart! Dressing to the tea party theme encouraged. (Floral dresses, hint hint)
If you are unable to bring food or have dietary concerns, please reach out and feel free to come regardless of what you can bring to the table. Your presence is enough!
Please RSVP for this special event so our organizers can plan to provide enough refreshments for everyone. Thank you so much.
Looking forward to Fall…
Plan ahead for upcoming Parish events
Please join us for this Fall Alpha course.
Registration opening soon. We hope you’ll join us!
September 17th at 6pm &
September 18th at 10am
Please save the dates and consider who you might bring for an enjoyable evening or morning of good conversation, good food, good company, and a lot of good thoughts.
SAVE THE DATE! REGISTRATION OPENING SOON…
Saturday, September 6th
6:00pm
The heart of our parish breakfast is rooted in a simple yet powerful conviction: every individual matters—deeply and unconditionally—to our Father in heaven and to the community gathered here on earth. With this in mind, we extend an open invitation to all—whether you are a longtime parishioner, a new face in the pews, or someone we serve through our Food Rescue program. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every person feels truly seen, valued, and at home.
Plan ahead to join us on Sunday, September 14th following the 9am and 11:15am Masses.
Breakfast is by donation.
Are you looking for close connections or perhaps new relationships with those who are balancing the same things as you?
Small group faith studies are getting started again this Fall! Please contact the Parish Office if you’re interested in joining a small group.
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
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage
Join us on Saturday, August 16 for the annual pilgrimage to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission. The day begins with Confessions at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 1:00 p.m. celebrated by Archbishop Richard Smith. After Mass, we will process to the Grotto while praying the Rosary, followed by Eucharistic Adoration. The day will conclude with a picnic and time for fellowship.
Please bring your own picnic baskets and chairs. Only propane BBQs are permitted, charcoal briquettes are not allowed as per the Mission Parks Board.
For bus information, email [email protected], or call 604-751-1452.
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Beginning Catechist Training
Learn hands-on methods and tools that every catechist needs to share the faith with children. Topics include spirituality of the catechist, lesson planning, effective catechetical methodology and activities, creating and leading prayer service for catechesis, basic classroom anagement, learning styles, and children’s stages of development.
Register for either Saturday, August 23 at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre OR Saturday, September 6 at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Burnaby.
Register by August 18 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Grand Feast BC: Let There Be Light
Once known as Kerygma Grand Feast, this powerful event has brought together thousands- Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Rooted in the mission of making disciples, the Grand Feast serves as a beacon of faith, through uplifting music, heartfelt testimonies and prayer, and life-giving talks. Keynote speakers are Arun Gogna, Monching Bueno, and Bo Sanchez, and Most Reverend Richard W. Smith will attend.
On Saturday, August 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey. Learn more and get tickets at beholdvancouver.org/events.
