Bulletin: The Baptism of the Lord
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Mass Intentions
Monday, January 12
Derek Pereira (+)
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, Religious Foundress
Tuesday, January 13
Derek Pereira (+)
Saint Hilary, Bishop, Doctor
Wednesday, January 14
Derek Pereira (+)
Thursday, January 15
Derek Pereira (+)
Friday, January 16
James Rodrigues (INT)
Saturday, January 17
Jen Castle, Tyler & Joey (INT)
Saint Antony, Abbot
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Please join us following the 9am and 11:15am Masses for a delicious and fullsome Sunday breakfast prepared lovingly by our Knights of Columbus.
Breakfast is by Donation.
Dear St. Patrick’s Family,
It’s time to put away our Christmas decorations. We could truly use your help if you have some time available. Please come on Monday, January 12th, following the 8am Mass, from 8:30am to 11am and meet at the Church.
Refreshments to be served after in Holy Grounds.
***So many blessings***
New Holy Grounds Sign
We tremendously thank Myles Renko
for the gift of the new powder-coated metal Holy Grounds and Office sign; we are so grateful to you for sharing your time and talent with our community.
Food Recovery Program
Please join us in expressing our gratitude to all of those who are showing up and leaning in and helping our Food Recovery Program continue to serve the greater community.
Over the course of our winter break we were offered several days of produce donations from our local Port Coquitlam Costco, resulting in calling for support from everyone we could find – including family guests from out of town.
We are so grateful to those who saw the need and stepped up and showed up with their cars, their hands, their time, and their very willing hearts. Because of your service, we were able to offer many thousands of dollars of food to many hundreds of people.
Please join us in joyful celebration and congratulations for the baptisms of Oliver John D’Angelo and Mateo Martin Powle.
We pray that through these beautiful celebrations the Lord will bless and be present in your lives for all the days to come.
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
Are you called to the priesthood, diaconate or religious life?
As John the Baptist introduced the people of his time to Jesus โa voice from heaven said, โThis is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.โโ Perhaps God is calling you to do the same in our time as a priest, deacon, brother or sister. Learn more and contact the Archdiocese of Vancouver Vocations Office at vocationsvancouver.ca.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The worldwide celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is both the seed and and the fruit of this striving for โunity in diversityโ. This time of shared prayer, reflection, and fellowship invites Christians of different traditions to deepen our relationships and to live and witness together throughout the year. Sunday, January 18 through Sunday, January 25. Events and locations vary. Learn more at rcav.org/wpcu.
World Youth Day 2027 – Information Session
This online information session will give more insight and information regarding the World Youth Day event in Korea from August 3-8, 2027. Zoom sessions will be held on January 14 at 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. Register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Laudato Siโ: Listening to the Voice of God in Creation
Laudato Siโ is a work about spiritual crisis; human beings are the source of that crisis, but also hold the key to solving that crisis by paying attention to the Creator. Join the Newman Association of Vancouver as we host Dr. John Martens for a free public lecture on Laudato Si’ on the 10th anniversary of the encyclical’s publication. Saturday, January 17, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s College UBC. Learn more at beholdvancouver.org/events.
The Art of Rest: Hope, Faith, and Light in the Darkness
Take time to rest after the busyness of Christmas. Experience the gift of meditative prayer and expression through watercolour painting. We will also dialogue with the Lord through journaling. This workshop series is for those who want to take an intentional pause for reflection. Saturday, January 24, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Holy Angels building, Gardens of Gethsemani. Register by January 21 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Catholic Street Missionaries One-Day Training and Outreach
Come and spend a day with Catholic Street Missionaries and reach out to our homeless brothers and sisters on the streets of Vancouver. This one-day training and outreach is open to all young adults (aged 19-39) who feel called to serve Jesus in the poor. Monthly beginning Sunday, January 25 at St. Mary’s Parish, Vancouver. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Mourning Your Grief – Suicide and Euthanasia (MAiD) Support Group
This support group is for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one through suicide or euthanasia. The group is limited to five people, and sessions will run on Wednesdays for eight consecutive weeks, beginning Wednesday, February 4, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Parish, Langley. Learn more and register at beholdvancouver.org/events.
