Bulletin: The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Matthew is away from the parish January 27th to February 3rd.
- YES! There IS morning Mass on Monday, January 27th at 8am.
- No, There is no daily Mass or Adoration/Benediction between the 28th and 31st.
- YES! There IS Confession and Mass, as scheduled, on February 1st and 2nd.
Please join us as we pray for Father Matthew that he may return rested and renewed following this brief time away.
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, January 27
Gail Estrada (INT)
Saint Angela Merici, Virgin
Tuesday, January 28
Jilly Kearn (INT)
Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Doctor
Wednesday, January 29
Leon D’Silva (+)
Thursday, January 30
Paul D’Mello (+)
Friday, January 31
Vincent St. Pierre (+)
Saint John Bosco, Priest
Saturday, February 1
Shauna Irani (INT)
Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Calling All St Patrick’s Community Moms Searching for Fellowship & Conversation!
Starting February 3rd, we are excited to announce a new addition to our beloved Moms n Tots program that pilots the inclusion of a faith formation component.
From 8:30-10:10am, Holy Grounds is open for a social drop-in with coffee & treats. From 10:15-11:45, Margaret Jakus and Maria Fonseca will lead a 6-part video series for moms in the community who are interested in participating.
We will be using a program with ‘Walking with Purpose’. As well, we are providing childcare in the adjoining space.
Please fill out the registration form (for the faith study/child minding portion of Moms n Tots) so that we know how many children will be attending and to accommodate food and drink needs.
You do not have to be previously associated with Moms n Tots to join! We are so excited to see you there!
The Bibles & Brownies Highschool Girls’ ministry has been a huge success over the past few weeks! With around 15-20 girls each biweekly meeting, Bibles and Brownies has quickly become a place to experience beauty, community, fun, and most importantly Jesus! We hope you’ll join us at our 7th meeting, Friday Jan. 31st
Healing Encounter
Friday, February 7
7:00pm to 9:00pm
We invite you to a very special Healing Encounter evening on Friday, February 7th beginning at 7:00pm.
Come all with your worries and your woes and lay them at the feet of our Lord in a special evening of Adoration and Benediction with Praise and Worship. Confessions will be available as will our Prayer Ministry.
Join us in happy prayer and celebration for the baptism of Emilia Wolfe!
May God bless you on this day and every day that follows!
Thank you to Julia and Veronika for taking on the responsibilities of running our Sunday Social weekends. We are so grateful to you for your caring and conscientious dedication.
Thank you to Julia for the elegant, intentional and thoughtful table decorations and presentation for our first Rescue evening.
Thank you to our many table hosts who took care of all the Rescue participants and who have been helping to plan this program for the past several months.
Thank you to Shelly for preparing the snacks for our first Rescue evening. The chips and dip were fun and a wonderful way to start this new program.
Thank you to Antonio Penacho for repairing our much loved Nativity Donkey
Our first night of Rescue had an incredible turnout! We are so grateful to our parishioners and community for joining us for the first of many very special evenings.
Support your Parish
Every act of help and support keeps our parish running and is an integral part of achieving our parish mission. We are so very grateful to all.
If you would like to serve the parish by donating your time or skills, please let us know.
Aloha!
We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Hawaiian Luau Trivia Night & Live Auction – the biggest and most fun fundraiser of the year!
Date: Saturday, March 1
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: St. Patrick’s School Gym
Ticket Price: $50 each
Your ticket includes a delicious pasta buffet dinner and access to an evening filled with fun and excitement! We’ll have all your favourite activities, including:
- Trivia Game – Find those trivia buffs and make a winning table!
- Live Auction – Amazing items up for grabs!
- Ceramics Sale – Beautiful pieces available for purchase.
- 50/50 Raffle – Try your luck!
- Cash Bar – Sip and relax while you enjoy the event.
- Games and more surprises – Fun for everyone!
Dress for a Luau – Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, and island vibes encouraged!
Stay tuned for how to register for this event. Tickets are limited!
We can’t wait to see you there for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and support for a great cause!
NEW!
Check out our revamped Small Community Business Listings page. Please consider supporting parish-run small businesses. We have a little of everything here, from personal services to home renovation to real estate to custom fabrication to restaurants and eateries and so much more.
Here at St. Patrick’s everyone is family, and we help each other when in need.
If you or someone you know is in need of prayers or support, please reach out.
Archbishop Miller’s Lunar New Year’s Message 2025
In his annual message, Archbishop Miller highlights the Jubilee of Hope during this Year of the Snake. He exhorts the faithful to “seek the wisdom that comes from God, draw strength from His grace, and open our hearts to the transformation that only Jesus Christ can bring”. Read the full message at rcav.org/announcements.
Knights of Columbus Student Bursary Program
The annual British Columbia and Yukon Bursary program known as the Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary Program is underway. The Knights of Columbus are privileged to offer fourteen bursaries of $1,000.00 each to Catholic students across the Province of British Columbia. These bursaries are made available on a one-time only basis to young practising Catholic students who are in post secondary education at a recognized institute of higher learning within the Province of British Columbia. Applications are accepted until June 30, 2025
Requests for applications should be addressed to:
Christopher Chen – State Bursary Chairman
Knights of Columbus BC Charity Foundation
#333 – 1231 Pacific Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6Z0E2
Or email [email protected].
Deadline for requests for application is June 1.
Birthright Volunteers Needed
Would you like to help women in crisis pregnancy situations? Birthright Vancouver is currently looking for volunteers who can commit three hours a week on a weekday morning or afternoon to this mission. Training provided. Contact: 604-687-7223 or [email protected].
