Bulletin: The Ascension of the Lord
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Mass Intentions
Monday, June 2
Fr. Matthew To (INT)
Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs
Tuesday, June 3
William Testa (+)
Saints Charles Lwanga and his Companions, Martyrs
Wednesday, June 4
Isaac Siochi (+)
Thursday, June 5
Fr. Matthew To (INT)
Saint Boniface, Bishop, Martyr
Friday, June 6
Margaret & Jack Zochowski (INT)
Saint Norbert, Bishop
Saturday, June 7
Wayne Brandson (+)
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Please join us this Friday, June 6th at 7pm for Encounter: an evening of Eucharistic Adoration with Praise and Worship as we prepare for Pentecost and pray for our young school and prep youths who will be receiving the Holy Sacrament of Confirmation that Sunday June 8th.
St. Patrick’s Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program (CGS) is a wonderful and established way of walking beside our children as they recognize their inborn faith in our Lord and prepare to receive their Holy Sacraments of 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Attendance is limited each year. We encourage interested families to visit our website, review the information on the program, call the office with questions, and please submit your applications before June 15th.
Applications received after June 15th are waitlisted and subjected to a late-submission fee.
Father Matthew will be celebrating 25 years of Ordination this June!!
We would like to invite you for an in-person celebration, Sunday the 22nd following the evening Mass. Celebration to include food and refreshments;
Please RSVP so our Knights are able to plan enough for everyone.
We’re collecting letters and cards! You may have been blessed by Fr Matthew’s priestly ministry in one way or another, and we want to bless him with words of affirmation.
If you’d like to share a message or card with Fr Matthew, please drop them off at the office. We’ll keep them all sealed and will present them to Fr M at his anniversary celebration.
Please join us in celebration and joyous prayer for the Baptisms of Oisin McDonnell and Kai Esaiah Jimenez.
May the Lord bless you and keep you, each and every one.
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
Knights of Columbus Student Bursary
Applications are now open for the Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursaries. The Knights of Columbus are awarding fourteen one-time bursaries of $1,000 each to young practicing Catholic students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution in British Columbia. Application forms may be requested until June 1. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025.
Request an application form by contacting:
Christopher Chen – State Bursary Chairman
Knights of Columbus BC Charity Foundation
#333 – 1231 Pacific Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6Z0E2
Family Fun Day
Join the local Catholic community, invite other families and even your priest to attend, come and meet the seminarians and the various communities of religious sisters. Registration includes a BBQ dinner, interactive games, bouncy castles, fun activities for all ages including a competitive soccer game with the “Men in Black” team of priests and seminarians. On Saturday, June 7, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pacific Academy, Surrey. Register by June 2 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Estate and Memorial Planning for Catholics
Ensure your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are cared for with a well-prepared estate and memorial plan. This free, expert-led seminar will guide you through essential topics such as:
Why every Catholic needs a Will – Protect your family and ensure your assets are distributed according to your values.
Choosing the right Executor – Select a trusted individual to carry out your final wishes.
Understanding Probate & Power of Attorney – Make informed decisions that simplify the legal process.
The tax benefits of charitable giving – Leave a lasting impact through faithful stewardship.
Preparing for Catholic funeral rites – Discover the beauty of a well-planned funeral and the benefits of pre-arrangements.
On Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Surrey. Register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
