Bulletin: Third Sunday of Advent
This Advent, take an important step in your spiritual journey by returning to Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. By opening your heart to his healing mercy, you are preparing a place for his joy and peace to dwell within you this Christmas.
See a full list of Advent Penitential Services at https://www2.rcav.org/e/897551/advent/3qlqbx/3221065047/h/xhmjfy5iVBHAwf5viH2-ywfvm3-zOeew7LHGNyie8Lo.
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.
Your Project Advance tax-deductible donation will fund important works such as:
- Youth and young adults ministry in our parishes
- The construction of new Catholic schools
- Programs that support healthy families
- Feeding the homeless and vulnerable in the Downtown Eastside
- Pastoral ministry and support for the hospitalized
Our 2024 Parish Goal is $48,400
We have raised $46,000 to date
Once St. Patrick’s parish goal is met, all additional funds raised will be directed back to parish projects identified by your Pastor and parish team. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Mass Intentions
Monday, December 16
Angela Testa (+)
Tuesday, December 17
Rolando Bolognini (+)
Wednesday, December 18
Joe Pacella (+)
Thursday, December 19
Elia Vendramin (+)
Friday, December 20
Francis Rotor-Murphy
Saturday, December 21
Paolo Bolognini (+)
commemoration of Saint Peter Canisius, Priest, Doctor
St. Pat’s Highlights
Ministry Updates & Upcoming Events
Please join us in congratulations and celebration of the baptism of Nicholas Ravenill. We pray for many blessings and much happiness to you and your family!
This Sunday we hope you’ll join us for a cup of good coffee, treats, great conversation and community for a Sunday Social following the 9am and 11:15am Masses.
Please join us for a candlelit mass on Monday, December 23rd at 7am.
After, come take a seat in Holy Grounds where we will have breakfast for you, served by the Alpha morning team.
It is a day off for the school, so please invite all your friends and family in the school!
We ask that you please rsvp for this event to assist us in preparing our breakfast for the morning.
Add a little to your cup of good cheer and join us for a Christmas Social.
10pm Christmas Eve
followed by carolling at 11:30pm & Midnight Mass
After each Christmas Day Mass
Thank you to Bernie Smith-Gander for the gift of the 5 beautiful evergreen trees that grace our sanctuary during this season of expectant joy.
Thank you to the team who went to Bernie’s property to cut down the trees, bring them back to St.Pats and set them up for us: Mike Albrecht, Martin Ferraris, Travis Wolfe, Kurt Thiele, Raff Misceo, Randy Tabada, Jose Guevarra, and Hajjie Gramonte. Thank you for your joy that brings this beauty to us all.
Thank you to HighAngle Technical Group for the gift of the use of their flatbed trailer enabling the men to easily load up and transport the trees!
Thank you to the St. Patrick’s Parish Community for your generous donations to the Caring Place. They were overwhelmed with all the gloves, socks and toques that they received. God bless all. Merry Christmas and a very blessed New Year to all!
Thank you to our Parish Catholic Women’s League ministry for organizing this. Your efforts are a tremendous gift to our community.
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.
$2 each or $15 for a pack of 10.
Finished Alpha? About to start Rescue? Wondering what is next? Feeling like you want to give your faith life a boost? Email Hannah to inquire about small groups. Small groups are intended to build lasting friendships and deepen our love for Jesus and what He has done for us. Come experience authentic friendship, close bonds and learning more about Jesus in a far more personal way than perhaps ever thought possible.
Pre-labelled Parish donation envelopes are available for pick up for those who prefer to donate with cash or cheque.
Please use these envelopes starting Jan 1, 2025.
There is a limited number of physical envelopes available and they are pre-labelled based on parishioner preference.
For parishioners who donate electronically, there is no need to pick up a physical envelope for donations – your donations are recorded electronically and your envelope # does not change in the new year.
Envelopes for Second Collections are additionally available at the office for your use.
Please contact the parish office if you require paper envelopes and one is not already available for you.
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.
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has created a weekly video series for this Advent season, designed to help the faithful prepare for the memorial of the birth of Christ. Reflections will be offered by Archbishop Frank Leo of Toronto and Bishop René Guay of Chicoutimi.
RCAV Annual Report 2023-2024
The Archdiocese of Vancouver is pleased to share its annual report for 2023/2024 available online at rcav.org/annual-report-23-24.
Archdiocesan Events:
Jubilee Year 2025 Opening Mass
Join Archbishop Miller at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. for the Solemn Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year 2025. This Holy Year, celebrated every 25 years, invites the faithful to embrace pilgrimage, deepen prayer, and renew relationships under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”
FIAT Snowshoe
Spend quality time with young Catholic women and have fun outdoors with religious Sisters of the Archdiocese. All women aged 18-30 are welcome! Meet for 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony on Saturday, January 4. Drive to Cypress and hike Black Mountain’s 5.3 km snowshoe trail. Register by January 1 at beholdvancouver.org/events.
Christmas Outreach to the Homeless
Spend Christmas day with Catholic Street Missionaries (CSM) and reach out to our less privileged brothers and sisters on the streets of Vancouver. Wednesday, December 25 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Register at beholdvancouver/events.
