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).  

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 asks for continued support for Sept. 14 Healing and Reconciliation collection

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Thank you so very much for the warm welcome extended to me as the new Archbishop. I am really enjoying getting to know the people of this local Church. In particular, I look forward to meeting the Indigenous Peoples of this area.

One of the most important things I’ve learned from our Indigenous brothers and sisters across Canada is the power of listening—truly listening. Taking the time to hear someone’s story is a way of saying: “You are worthy of being listened to.” It is a profound way of honouring the dignity of the person.

As I begin my ministry here, I carry in my heart the call to truth and healing between the Church and Indigenous peoples. It has been part of my ministry for many years, and I have witnessed both the wounds of our past and the hope that grows when we walk together.

One concrete way we continue this journey is through our Healing and Reconciliation Collection on September 14.

The projects supported by this collection are shaped locally in partnership with First Nations communities. These initiatives are helping Indigenous peoples embrace their identity through language revitalization, cultural knowledge, and wellness. These projects connect individuals who might otherwise feel isolated and help ensure that those who have often faced discrimination can access healthcare and other services with dignity and respect.

These efforts remind us that reconciliation is not just an institutional effort, but a human journey that touches lives and builds hope, one person at a time.

I invite each of you to pray for ongoing healing and consider supporting this collection. Together, we can help bring about the vision of unity to which Christ calls us.

With every blessing,

✠ Richard W. Smith Archbishop of Vancouver

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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 burial options that reflect your faith and legacy. Whether you’re planning ahead or honouring a loved one, take advantage of exclusive savings available for a limited time:

• 20% Parishioner Discount
    Receive 20% off all cemetery properties as a thank you for being part of our Catholic family.
• 10% Down on Granite Niches & Crypts
    Secure your space with just 10% down.
•  0% Financing for 24 Months
    Available on traditional plots, crypts, niches, services, and liners. Plan with peace of mind and no interest.
•  Up to 10% Off Holy Angels Mausolea
    A number of discounts are available on properties in our beautiful Holy Angels Mausolea.
•  *This promotion ends on October 12, 2025 

Join us on Friday, Sept. 12, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 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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Advance Planning for Catholics

This free presentation offers a Catholic perspective on wills, estates, advance health care, legacy, meaningful funerals and sacred burials. Our expert presenters will share wisdom and practical advice you need to plan ahead with peace of mind. Attendees of this presentation are eligible to receive: 20% burial benefit toward their pre-need purchase of burial space at Gardens of Gethsemani. Free one-on-one consultation with a professional estate planner at a later date. Saturday, September 13, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish. Register and learn more at  rcav.org/advance-planning-for-catholics.

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The Fourteenth Annual Archbishop’s Dinner

Join Archbishop Richard Smith on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. This special evening will bring together Catholics from across the Archdiocese to celebrate our faith, share in fellowship, and support a new fund that empowers women facing adversity. The funds raised at this year’s Dinner will launch a new fund that empowers women facing adversity to find safety, healing, and new beginnings. Register online at rcav.org/dinner2025 before September 30.

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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.