Bulletin: The Resurrection of the Lord : Easter Sunday
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.
Political and economic instability, poverty, and discrimination make it difficult to live in the lands where Christ once walked.
On Good Friday, March 29, there will be a special collection to support the Church of the Holy Land. Your tax-deductible gift will enable many social, educational, and parish renewal projects, and permit a measure of peace for Christians who depend on your support more than ever. Donations can be made in person at the parish, at our parish website – stpatricksmapleridge.ca/donations/second-collections/ (Select Good Friday from the drop-down) or online at rcav.org/holy-land
Mass Intentions During Easter Week
Monday, April 1
Shaun Herod (+)
Tuesday, April 2
Terri Pacheco (+)
Wednesday, April 3
Margaret Oh (+)
Thursday, April 4
Dean Vanier (+)
Friday, April 5
Marcel Spindor (+)
Saturday, April 6
Madeline DuPurron (+)
Let us celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! Join us for Good Company, Conversation, and Great Coffee, following the 9am and 11:15am Masses
A letter from Father Matthew To –
Holy Week – Palm Sunday
REFLECTION
This is the fullness of all things! God is sovereign! All time, every moment of our lives, belongs to Him. We belong to Him. Though we have fallen into brokenness and darkness, His glorious wounds heals us, guards us, and it is the Light of Christ that dispels the darkness. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving, are means that restore us back into communion with God, the Father, with ourselves, with each other. We are no longer slaves to sin and death. We are children of God.
Jesus Christ is risen! Truly, He is risen! … and so are you!
-Restore; Sr. Miriam James
PRAYER
All glory and praise to Lord Jesus Christ!
You alone are Holy! You alone are Lord!
May our endless thanksgiving of being loved and rescued
bring glory to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit!
Now and Forever!!!!
Amen
March 26, 2024
Archbishop Miller’s Easter Message 2024
From time immemorial, people have asked whether there really is life after death and, if so, what kind of life it would be. Some have suggested that life simply ends in nothingness. For them, the world is just a war-torn and violent waiting room where death has the last word.
We Christians, on the other hand, today shout “Alleluia” because Jesus Christ has been raised from the dead. His Resurrection is neither a myth nor a dream. It wasn’t a vision. Nor is it a fairy tale. It is a singular and unrepeatable event in the history of the cosmos.
At Easter we celebrate that He conquered sin and death, opening us to a future of hope. Thanks to Him, evil has been robbed of its power; failure can no longer hold us back from starting anew; and death has become a passage to eternal life.
This Easter the Church invites us to relive the thrilling experience of the disciples who encountered Jesus as a living Person. Today we too can encounter Him.
He might be right there before us: in a troubled son or daughter; a difficult spouse or family situation; a neglected person clamouring for our attention. He is waiting to be encountered as Risen Lord, but He wears many disguises. He is found in the poor, the sick, the trafficked, the addicted, the imprisoned, the abandoned, the homeless, and the marginalized in our midst.
As Bishop Robert Barron has written: “It all comes down finally to this: if Jesus was not raised from death, Christianity is a joke. But if he did rise from death, then Christianity is the fullness of God’s revelation, and Jesus must be the absolute center of our lives. There is no third option.”
If you sincerely seek the Lord, rest assured that you will find Him. Indeed, He will come to find you, to meet you. Calling you by name, He will take you into the intimacy of His love and ask you, in return, to share your experience with others.
J. Michael Miller, CSB
Archbishop of Vancouver
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 6
Due to the timing of the Triduum this Easter, we have rescheduled March’s Drinking with the Saints for Saturday, April 6.
Please let us know if you are able to come so we can plan enough refreshments for all. Thank you!
Join us in joyous celebration and congratulations of the baptism of Ifechukwu Rachael
May God grant your little one all the blessings of His gentle love and may Rachel enjoy a lifetime of health and happiness.
Penitential Service
Thank you to those who volunteered their time on this special and solemn occasion to greet, welcome, and guide.
Palm Sunday Social
Thank you to all of those who contributed time, effort & food to our Palm Sunday Social.
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.
HOLY GROUNDS FUNDRAISER
We’re growing!
Our cherished space, Holy Grounds, is in need of an expansion. Please support our parish and our very special coffeehouse and gathering place, and add a little something special to your Easter Baskets.
Our talented Paula has custom designed Chocolate Bark which is made with Holy Grounds West Coast Espresso coffee. $7/each.
Please purchase on your next visit to Holy Grounds, and enjoy a lovely coffee and some great conversation while you’re there.
Want to give a little something extra for your favorite home-away-from-home? Please click below to access our online Donation platform or stop into the office.
We talk a lot about Alpha (because it’s AMAZING), but we want to also highlight our Small Groups which are always here and always supporting us in our faith formation. Lent is a great time to sit and reflect on where you are at with God, others and, of course, yourselves.
Small groups are intimate groups designed to learn about the heart of Jesus and the heart of the Father.
**WARNING**
People who participate in small groups develop lifelong friendships and connections, and often end up volunteering to participate in more activities at the parish.
Please contact Hannah, our discipleship coordinator, to find out if we have a small group that would be a good fit for you or if a new one is in the process of being formed. We try our best to match you up with people of your same age and demographic. We have groups of moms, groups of men, groups of high school students etc…
You were called by God for a purpose, and were given gifts and charisms by the Holy Spirit at the time of your Baptism and Confirmation. Discover your special gift through the Called & Gifted program now being offered through St. Patrick’s
During Lent we are called to Fast, Pray and Give Alms; many in our community need help. At St. Patrick’s we strive to support our community both in spirit and in body.
If you or someone you know is in need of prayers or support, please reach out.
In Recognition of our Small Business Owners
We are so happy to provide a free resource of small businesses owned and managed by fellow parishioners. By supporting one another, we grow and strengthen our community, and through that support we grow and strengthen our faith.
Our business listings
- Business Services:
- Yagi IT Consultations and Support
- {NEW} Julia Hanley Consulting
- Print It Group
- Children’s Services:
- Chrysta Academy
- {NEW} Maple Corner Daycare
- Fabrication Services:
- Dion Custom Metal Services
- Doodle Design Craft
- {NEW} S&T Wood Designs custom furnishings
- Tie a Bow custom creations
- Eateries & Food
- Alina Cafe & Bakery
- Bella Nonna’s Bakery & Grocer
- The Blueberry Run
- {NEW} Red Swan Pizza
- Health & Wellness
- Addictions Specialist Dr. Rosanna Lima
- Chiropractor Dr. Nancy Giacometti
- End of Life Doula, Valerie Spurrell
- Professional Nursing Foot Care – Micha
- Plexus Gut Health
- Trauma Therapist – Lorna Demedeiros
- Home Furnishings and Decor
- Bliss on a Budget – Wholesale Mattress
- Weatherly Interiors
- Home Renovation, Construction and more
- Carlson Electric
- Flooring Contractor – Don Fafard
- {NEW} HVAC Contractor – Sanjay Kumar Reddy
- Norum Construction & Reno
- Junk Removal & Moving – Simon Chan
- People Services
- Personal Care Services
- {NEW} April Richardson – Makeup Artist & Airbrush Tanning
- Grace Dignified Women’s Clothing
- Mary Kay Cosmetics S. Richardson
- May Hair Design
- Nail Tips
- Photography Services
- Anita Alberto Photography
- Jozef Povazan Photography
- Marta Lewicki Photography
- Real Estate & Financial Services
- Blue Pearl Mortgage Services
- Origin Mortgage Services
- Realtor – Sarah Eales Tuck
Own or manage a business that isn’t listed yet?
Please click below to submit your business details.
St. Patrick’s has a thriving Altar Boys Ministry, led by Marko Jakus. We would like to invite any boys who are Grade 5 and up and who feel called to serve the parish in this very special way, to complete the sign up form on our website.
We will begin holding training sessions for both new and experienced Altar Servers in the next month.
You must be signed up in order to receive the details regarding upcoming trainings.
BURSARIES – BURSARIES – BURSARIES
St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s League
A $500.00 Bursary is available to any St. Patrick’s Parishioner graduating from
Grade 12, who is attending their first (1 st ) year of a Post-Secondary Institution,
Seminary or Convent and is a practicing Catholic. The applicant can be graduating
from any High School, not just a Catholic High School.
DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted on or before March 31, 2024.
Application forms are at the Parish Office or by contacting:
Joanne Prawdzik @ [email protected]
Applications Open: Youth Ministry Leadership Bursary
The Youth Ministry Leadership Bursary recognizes high school students making a difference in their parishes, schools, communities and homes. Two Grade 12 students will be selected to receive an award of $500 each for their post-secondary schooling. Learn more and apply at rcav.org/youth-ministry.
Weekend Getaway Marriage Conference
We are excited to partner with FamilyLife Canada to offer weekend getaways to married couples in our Archdiocese!
The Weekend Getaway is a marriage conference uniquely designed to enrich your relationship. For most couples, it’s a chance to reconnect, re-establish the foundation, and rekindle romance. For others, it’s a fresh start. For some, it will be the weekend that saves a marriage. Wherever you’re at in your relationship, this retreat is a weekend to remember.
The next getaway is on the weekend of April 5-7, 2024 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. The fee is usually $299. Use promo code RCAVPEN to register for $199.
Accommodations at Penticton Lakeside Resort for conference participants should be booked separately. Rates may vary.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 3. For more information, please call Joyce at 604-683-0281 ext. 223 or visit beholdvancouver.org/events.
Save the Date: Archdiocesan Mass for Civilly Married Couples
Are you married outside the Catholic Church? Would you like to regularize your union so you can receive the sacraments once again? Now, you have a great opportunity as Archbishop Miller celebrates the Mass Wedding for civilly married couples. It will be a beautiful community celebration that will cost very little for the individual couples! For more information, please contact Deacon Raul Abella at [email protected] or 778-512-9163.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 21
Save the Date: Saturday, September 21, 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Parish in Richmond
