Bulletin: The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Matthew is away this week. Â We are very grateful to Father Claude for filling in during his absence. Â
Please let us know if you can join us for our annual Parish Festival!
Saturday, September 6th
6:00pm
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, August 25
Dianne Yusko (INT)
Saint Louis
or Saint Joseph of Calasanz, Priest
Tuesday, August 26
Fr. Matthew To (INT)
Wednesday, August 27
Bryan & Christina Geary (INT)
Saint Monica
Thursday, August 28
Mary D’Mello (+)
Saint Augustine, Bishop, Doctor
Friday, August 29
Brian Chow (INT)
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
Saturday, August 30
Angelita Florentino (+)
or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Drinking with the Saints is coming soon on Saturday, August 30th at 7pm.
Please RSVP so that our organizers can prepare enough refreshments for everyone.
Please join us in joyous celebration for the baptisms of Katherine Ward and Riley McNaughton.
May your baptisms be the foundation of a life filled with faith and love.
Please join us for this Fall Alpha course.
Registration opening soon. We hope you’ll join us!
September 17th at 6:30pm &
September 18th at 9am
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.
Alpha at St. Patrick’s is an experience intended to immerse you and leave you glowing with a freshening of your spirit and your connection to God. It takes an amazing team of incredible humans to make everything come together at each session so that when you join us, you truly can enjoy a meal, relax into the video, converse at length and deeply with fellow Alpha-explorers, feel welcomed, loved, and appreciated for all that you are and all that you bring with you.
Over the next few weeks we would like to introduce you to our core leaders who guide and direct the evening and morning Alpha series here at St. Patrick’s.
Our team for the Fall 2025 Alpha Series is comprised of Mitch Ferraris, Krystal Howard, Mike Albrecht (Evening Alpha), and Shelly Head (Morning Alpha).
Please welcome Mitch Ferraris as part of our Alpha CORE team. Come and say ‘hi’ to her; she can help answer any Alpha related questions. Mitch will be present at the Alpha program on Wednesday evenings.
Who are you, where are you from, how long you have been at St. Patrick’s.
My name is Mitch. I moved to Canada from the Philippines in 2005. I have been a parishioner at St Pats since 2013.
Your favourite thing to do on a day-off?
I like to rest at home and spend time with family
Why do you want to volunteer at Alpha?
Alpha has given me lots of opportunities to reflect back on my faith. I met wonderful people who became my friends and I want to give back to the community.
Please tell us one guilty pleasure…
Matcha latte
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.
Holy Grounds has some of its signature, house-roasted coffee for sale.
Discounted for this special sale from $19/bag down to $15/bag.
Supplies are limited. Please purchase at the parish office.
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
Act soon before the Early Bird Rate expires!
WorldWide Marriage Encounter is offering a weekend Oct. 24-26, 2025. Remind yourselves why you fell in love when you first met, learn how to make your good marriage even better and rekindle the romance. For more info and to register visit: https://beholdvancouver.org/events/couple-retreat-by-worldwide-marriage-encounter#overview
Early bird special before Sept. 10.
Registration closes Oct. 11, 2025Your family deserves it!
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Franciscan Festival of Tents
All young adults aged 18-35 are invited to join us for a long weekend of fellowship, fraternity, and Franciscan spirit. This faith-filled retreat offers a mix of spiritual enrichment and joyful community activities, including Mass and Reconciliation, talks and small-group discussions, games, karaoke, and more! Friday, August 29 through Monday, Sept. 1 at Our Lady of Victory Camp, Lacombe County, Alberta. Learn more and register 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.
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Marriage Enrichment Program
Married and engaged couples are invited to enrich their relationships. Explore the National Marriage Retreat: New Again, Pursuing a Lasting Love materials, including practical and spiritual tools for better communication, self-awareness and couple-awareness, and strengthening relationship. This program offers opportunities for individual couples to connect privately and for optional group conversation. This program is offered in-person and online via Zoom. Meetings are one Sunday afternoon per month, beginning Sunday, September 7, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
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Gardens of Gethsemani: Fall Open House
Discover the peace, beauty, and sacred tradition of your Catholic cemetery. Come tour the grounds, meet our caring team, and explore options that reflect your faith and legacy. Let us help you make informed, faith-filled decisions for today and for generations to come. Friday, Sept. 12, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Gardens of Gethsemani, Surrey. Learn more at rccav.org/events.
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Heaven on Earth? Research and Reflections Exploring Ministry
The Rev. Dr. Ross Lockhart reflects on the current state of ministry in BC and the Yukon, and proposes opportunities for growth. This lecture will be interactive, with group discussions for participants, reception to follow. On Friday, October 3, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s College. Register at stmarkscollege.ca.
