Coffee after Sunday Morning Masses All Parishioners are invited to coffee after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Mass at the Parish Hall (except “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing when there is Parish Breakfast in the gym). This is an ST. PATRICK’S PARISH them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy opportunity to meet other members of the Parish Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have family. commanded you.” (Mt. 28: 19-20) Volunteers are needed for Coffee after Sunday 22561 121st Avenue, Maple Ridge, V2X 3T5 | Phone: 604-463-7148 RCIA is for those seeking to become Catholic, or morning Masses. It involves set-up, preparing coffee, those seeking full communion with the Catholic tea & juice and clean-up. The drinks and goodies are Email: [email protected] | Parish website: stpatricksmapleridge.ca Church. It is also for adult Catholics who are not yet provided by the parish but you are welcome to bring Parish Priest: Rev. Matthew To confirmed. The Church asks that those seeking the and share some. This is also an opportunity for school Sacrament of Holy Matrimony be confirmed first. families to be actively involved in the parish and meet The invitation is also extended to all who would like to the other parishioners. More volunteers make light deepen their understanding of their Faith and who work. The rotation is usually every other 5 – 6 weeks. would like to refresh their knowledge of the To sign up, please call the Parish Office at 604-463- Sunday Mass Times “He said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the Church. St. Patrick’s Parish RCIA takes place every 7148. Thank you for sharing your time, talent and Saturday Anticipated Mass: labourers are few.’” Thursday at 7:00 pm at the St. Patrick’s Portable. treasure. 5:30pm. RCIA will resume in September. • There will be no Coffee after Sunday Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., For more information, please contact Lorraine Holt: morning Masses in July and August. It will 4:30 p.m. 604.476.1662 resume in September.

Knights of Columbus Project Advance Weekday Mass Times The hosts monthly Parish Project Advance is a diocesan-wide appeal which seeks Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. Breakfast after the 9:00 and 11:00 am Masses. It to provide resources for both diocesan and individual (Holidays at 9 a.m.) will resume on September 15. parish needs. This year’s Parish Goal is $43,000. The Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Parish rebate above $43,000 will be returned to the Saturday at 9:00 a.m. St. Pats Pilgrims parish and will go toward facilities upkeep and future replacement of facilities. Ordinariate Mass St. Pat's Pilgrims - a and study group for men; meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday mornings at 7:30 am As of June 28, 2019, $26,572.34 or 61.8% of goal has Sunday 9:15 a.m. at St. Thomas in the parish—call Denis at 604-463-5519 been donated from 75 donors (7.4%). Chapel with Father Michael

Project Advance Pledge cards are available for pick up Shier Emmanuel Community at the back of the church. The Pledge cards can be The Emmanuel Community meets every other Sunday dropped in the Collection Basket. Donations can be Sacrament of Reconciliation at the Parish Marble Room at 10– 11 am. handed in at the Parish Office or by going online to Saturday 4:30—5:15 p.m. For more info, Contact Rosa & Miguel Salas 778-871- www.rcav.org/giving. Please support Project Advance. Wednesday 6:30—7:15 p.m. 4645 Also by Appointment. Petition Box Our mission is to witness and to share the healing, Sacrament of Baptism, We invite all parishioners to write their petitions and put them saving, and transforming power of the Living in the petition box. The Prayer box will be brought up to the Marriage, Anointing of the altar with the gifts and remain at the foot of the altar during Word of in our Catholic Christian faith, as it Sick and Funerals the Mass. did happen and continue to happen in our lives, July 2019 from the day we heard, believe, and responded, to Please contact the Parish the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, giving life to Office. Children’s Liturgy what is written that: “man shall not live by bread Liturgy of the word for Children is run by a group of alone but by every word that proceeds from the St. Thomas Chapel dedicated women of St. Patrick's Parish. For both 9 am Liturgy of the Hours mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). Open 24 hours. Please visit the Novenas and Rosary and 11 am masses, two women lead Children's Liturgy Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Pats cell group meets every Saturday. Parish Office to receive the Novena to Our Lady of for children aged 4-8. The Gospel reading, a discussion Monday to Friday 7:40 a.m. code. Perpetual Help after and an activity comprise our 20 minutes with the Saturday 8:40 a.m. children. If you know and love your Catholic faith and Permanent Diaconate Still Accepting Wednesday Morning Mass. wish to share this with enthusiastic children, please Adoration of the Blessed Applications! Parish Office Hours consider joining our group! We are always open to new Do you feel called to be a Permanent Deacon? Men Sacrament at Church Novena to the Miraculous members and new ideas. Training and mentoring will be between the ages of 35 and 60 interested in ordained Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Medal after Saturday Monday to Friday provided. ministry are invited to apply for our fourth cohort! Morning Mass. 9:00a.m.—4:00 p.m. • Please note that there will be no Children’s Application deadline has been extended to July 15. Daily Rosary Closed from 12:00—1:15 p.m.

Liturgy in July & August. It will resume in Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity; next intake is Monday to Thursday @ 7:15 am 20 Decades of the Rosary September . Sunday (September—June) in two years! Please contact the Permanent Diaconate Friday @ 7:10 (followed by on First Saturday of each Please contact Erin Jaskiewicz at 604-753-9956 or the Office at (604) 683-0281 ext. 50431, or email 10:00a.m.—1:00 p.m. Chaplet of Mercy) parish office if you are interested. [email protected], for more information. month at 4:00 p.m. Office is close on Sundays in Saturday @ 8:15 am July & August. Parish Group Contacts PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s Mass Intentions Parish Pastoral Council & Leadership Team: (PREP) League of Canada July 1, Monday — All Souls † 604-463-7148 The PREP program provides catechesis for children who attend July 2, Tueday— Severina Paniagua † Director for Faith Formation – Eric Chow public or non-Catholic independent schools in Kindergarten to Rosary @ Parish Chapel every Monday @ 11:00 am July 3, Wednesday — Matias Jr.,Erlinda & Discipleship Formation Coordinator— Grade 7. rd Melanie Mangosong † General Meeting: every 3 Tuesday of the month @ 7:00 p.m. Julia Hanley The recognizes parents as the primary July 4, Thursday — Fr. Matthew To (INT) Director for Finance – Valerie Spurrell UPCOMING EVENTS – Everyone Welcome educators of their children. The PREP program exists to help July 5, Friday—Owen Hosford † Director for Facilities—Cornel Hessels General Meeting Tuesday, September 17 @ 6:30 p.m. for a special parents with this key responsibility; to support and nurture your July 6, Saturday — Nick’s sister—Maria D. † Director for Parish Life – Merle Bawagan viewing of: child's journey to know, love and serve God. July 8, Monday—Margaret Holmes † Director for Parish Ministry – Margaret Jakus “Fatal Flaws – Legalizing Assisted Death” A powerful tool to spread We look forward to working with our families to be active July 9, Tuesday—Henry Koch † Youth Coordinator—Emma Wong awareness about a dangerous culture shift that affects us all. participants in their child’s faith journey. Our classes are taught July 10, Wednesday—Denise Richot † Director for Communication & Technology – by volunteer catechists and aides under the direction of the July 11, Thursday—Terry Theodopoulus † High Tea Michael Goldberg Saturday, October 5 @ 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium Coordinator and Pastor and in keeping with the mandate and July 12, Friday—Sharon Organ † Director for Engagement – Marie Therese Tickets: $20.00 learning outcomes of the Office of Catechetics (Archdiocese of July 13, Saturday—Marlene Conlin (INT) Krzus July 15, Monday—Michael O’Sullivan † Secretary – Lorna D’Mello Vancouver). Our catechists are encouraged to continue their own faith journey through and attendance at various July 16, Tuesday—Denise Ritchot † St Patrick’s Parish School workshops and retreats throughout the year. July 17, Wednesday—Johannes Hebauf † Clive Heah, Principal: 604-467-1571 July 18, Thursday—Alvaro Pedraza † Mission Statement – The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls its Anna Tillotson, PREP Coordinator Parish Education Committee July 19, Friday—Bill Anderson (INT) members to grow in faith, and to witness to the love of God through Email: [email protected] July 20, Saturday—Leonard Albanese † ministry and service. Eric Chow: 460-9080 July 22, Monday—Carmina Gonsalves † Catholic Women’s League We are accepting registrations for 2019-2020 . Membership Registration forms available in the Parish Office. July 23, Tuesday—Lydia Coelho † Annual fees are $30.00. Joanne Prawdzik, President: 604-467-5116 Please call the parish office at 604.463.7148 to book July 24, Wednesday— Roque Pobres Pereira † Exec. Mtg: 2nd Mon. of the month appointment with Fr. Matthew To to receive the registration July 25, Thursday—Santana Rodrigues † Reg. Mtg: 3rd Tues. of the month package. July 26, Friday—Bernadina Coutinlo †

Knights of Columbus July 27, Saturday—Joao Estercita Almeida† Regnum Christi’s mission is to reveal Christ’s love to people, Bruce Ducharme, Grand Knight: 604-418-9634 St. Patrick’s Nurses Support Group July 29, Monday— Maximo Verano † form them as apostles and launch them in their God-given Exec. Mtg: 1st Wed. of the month at 7:30 p.m. Do you have an interest in nursing? Maybe you are or were a nurse or July 30, Tuesday—Loretta Page † mission. Reg. Mtg: 2nd Wed. of the month at 7:30 p.m. perhaps you would like to become a nurse. Archbishop Miller has July 31, Wednesday—Marion Parry † Regnum Christi members fulfill their mission through missions, Holy Hour - 4th Monday 7:30 pm authorized Father Matthew to establish a nurses support group at St retreats, youth work, schools and universities, small groups, Patrick’s, as a pilot project. , Our Lady of Grace personal accompaniment, parishes, online and radio evangeliza- Catholic nurses of every kind, face ethical and moral dilemmas on an Angela de Silva: 778-955-9179 tion and other evangelization work. almost daily basis, things like euthanasia, contraception, abortion and Every Sat. at 9:45 a.m. Parish Bingo The personal experience of Christ’s love produces in the hearts so on. This support group will enable nurses who have faced such Legion of Mary, O.L. of Perpetual Help issues to discuss them in an informal and confidential manner, with Every Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. of Regnum Christi members an interior urgency to give them- Nida Santiago: 604-460-9080 monthly ‘drop-in’ sessions every 3rd Monday of the month at Session starts at 6:20 p.m. selves to their mission passionately, so as to make his Kingdom Every Mon 1:00 –2:30pm Portable present: “The love of Christ impels us” (2 Cor 5:14) 7:30pm in the Parish Hall and occasional educational days to be Liturgy of the Word for Children announced. There will be no meeting this July. New Parishioners Regnum Christi meets every other Friday at 9:00 am at the Erin Jaskiewicz: 604-753-9956 The group may also advocate for Catholic patients in the health Welcome! Parish Hall. system, and other faith based challenges in health care. P.R.E.P. Please fill in a registration form from the Contact: Marie Therese Krzus: 778-991-0005 For more information, please email: back of the church. You can drop it in the Anna Tillotson: 778-868-5543 [email protected] collection basket or at the parish office. Prison Ministry Angela de Silva: 778-955-9179 Legion of Mary Prison Ministry Couples for Christ (CFC) is a Catholic movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life. R.C.I.A. It is a worldwide organization of men and women who offer their All of the spiritual programs depend heavily Vision Lorraine Holt: 604-476-1662 services to their pastor to aid him in performing spiritual works in the on volunteers. Volunteers come in weekly to parish. This is done by placing themselves under the banner of Mary assist with mass or lead prayers. These Moved by the Holy Spirit, one with the Catholic Church, blessed to Parish Rep to Archbishop Carney so that with her help they may develop greater holiness in their lives volunteers have dedicated their services for witness to Christ’s love and service, Couples for Christ is a united Tracy Francis: 604-562-4492 as well as to a deeper devotion to her among others. Every legionary twenty years now. The main objectives of their global community of family evangelizers that sets the world on fire with Jacki Tokaryk: 604-466-5808 is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith the fullness of God’s transforming love ministry are: and in union with Mary. Regnum Christi (1) To help the women with the healing Active membership is open to all practicing Catholic men and CFC Youth for Christ (YFC) is a family ministry of Couples Marie Therese Krzus: 778-991-0005 process through prayers and, as time permits, women, those over 18 years of age in Senior Praesidia . for Christ (CFC), a Catholic charismatic community and family life Every other Friday. at 9:00 a.m. sharing from the Bible; We have two Praesidia in our Parish: (2) To help the women by offering movement. It owes its existence, identity, mission and vision to CFC Couples for Christ Our Lady of Grace. Weekly meeting held in the Church Basement them nonjudgmental love, words of as it exists as a partner in evangelizing the young. Marc & Merle Bawagan: 604-463-6015 from 9.45 to 11.30 am. every Saturday. encouragement, “a shoulder to cry on,” and Vision CFC Youth Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Weekly meeting held in the Portable other emotional and spiritual support. Young People Being and Bringing Christ Wherever They Are. Rojh & Tina Aguila: 604-479-1449 from 1:00—2:30pm every Monday. The present volunteers come in on Thursdays,

El Shaddai Cell Group between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, but other days and Thess Binaday: 778-242-2065 times may be available. Any who are interested in this ministry may contact Teresita Dickson: 604-466-7393 Chaplain Mark Johnston at 604-476-2678. Emmanuel Community Rosa & Miguel Salas: 778-871-4645 Meeting & prayers every other Sunday