“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink.”

N.B. Confessions Saturdays at 4:15 PM or call Father Mel.

June 8th - June 14th

Monday - 7:00 PM Mass for INT Laetitia Valdez (Birthday) offered by the Valdez Family

Tuesday - 7:00 PM Mass for + Theresa Bijold (Jean Gordon’s Mother) offered by Liz Mahoney

Wednesday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Ted, Rose, Lilian & Lloyd offered by the Netzel Family

Thursday - 9:30 AM Mass for INT Barb Liska offered by Pat Brenan

Friday - 9:30 AM Mass for + David McVeigh offered by Jan Singbeil

Saturday - 9:30 AM Mass is CANCELLED

5:00 PM Mass for + Jan Wind offered by Mary Catherine Andre

Sunday - 9:00 AM Mass for INT For All Parishioners

11:00 AM Mass for + Bernardita Purvis Dearmore offered by the Mader Family

Catholic Women’s League - Strawberry Tea -Tuesday June 9 @ 1:30 PM All Ladies of the Parish are welcome.

Potluck Lunch after the 11 AM Mass Sunday June 28th followed by St. Patrick’s Annual General Meeting

St. Vincent de Paul Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference wishes to acknowledge all parishioners for their donations of food, household items, financial contributions, time, talent, and prayers. Appreciations gifts will be distributed after all weekend Masses on June 13/14. Thank you and God bless you.

Saturday 5 PM Choir invites new singers of all ages to join. Practicesare held Thursdays 10:30 AM and Sat. before Mass. Info call Viola 250-204-4747

FOOD SECURITY AND THE SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL STATISTICAL DATA From Statistics Canada (2025) ● 22.9% - The rate of households facing food insecurity in Canada ● 1 in 5 children live in food insecure households. People living in food insecure households are more likely to have health issues from poor diet or inadequate qualify of food ● 19.4% of food bank users are employed, highlighting that employment no longer guarantees food security ACTION The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul seeks to improve the lives of those living in local and remote, isolated communities. Volunteer members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference are called to action in the following ways: ● By providing emergency food assistance and person to person contact with those living in households faced with food insecurity ● By reaching out to isolated, remote communities with monthly shipments of meats, fresh produce, pet food and annual visits. ● By providing essential household items to women and children transitioning into safe shelter and to individuals transitioning to stable housing ● By providing spare clothing to school children such as socks, pants, underwear and outerwear ● By supporting and participating in local school community events IMPACT ● Relief to individuals who have had to choose between feeding themselves, their children and their pets, or paying monthly rent and bills ● Help to shut ins, those without transportation, mobility and health issues ● Hope for a better tomorrow ● Joy in knowing that there those who share, and give of their time to show they care THE CALL TO SERVE Do you..... ● Seek to see Christ in anyone who suffers? ● Want to come together as family in service to the poor? ● Desire to have personal contact with the poor? ● Wish to help in all ways possible, while serving those in need with love, respect, justice and joy? Contact: Sheila Keats (President) Phone: 250-203-2817 Email: paulbert@telus.net Contact: Jean Maibauer (Membership Outreach) Phone: 778-744-3224 Email: jeanmaibauer3@gmail.com

St. Pat’s Youth Group runs every Friday 7-9 PM in the large hall. Anyone Grade 6 - 12 is invited!!

St. Pat’s Young Adults invites any young adult 18 - 35 to join us Thursday evenings 7 - 8:30. Join us for Faith, Food, and Fellowship.

Follow us on:

Facebook: @st.pat.s.young.adults.group

Instagram: st.pats_young_adults_group

Thank You from Jeremy Lenz

The I Am Special and The Liturgy of the Word for Children programs during the 9 AM Mass has begun. All children are welcome. The ‘I Am Special’ Progam has started and will run through June. It is designed for children 3-6 years old and younger children are welcome with a parent. The program takes place during the 9 AM Sunday Mass and includes an opening prayer, gospel reading called ‘Explaining God’s Word’, a children’s Story, colouring, music, a weekly take home handout and a keepsake folder. If it is the first time your child will be attending, please ensure they bring their full name on a piece of paper for the instructors.

THE BOTTLE DRIVE continues under the leadership of John McGillivary. The monies collected go to the parish account for the general needs of St. Patrick’s Church. The entire bottle drive crew would like to thank all the St. Patrick’s Parishioners for their support. Recycling continues on Saturdays from 10 AM - Noon May 30th - $590.30 Thank You!

Adoration of the Eucharist Every Wednesday after the 9:30 AM Mass until 8:00 PM

“Relax in My healing presence”

PRIVATE DEVOTION - Sunday Night Prayers - All are invited to Sunday Night Prayers beginning at 7 PM in the Sanctuary. The prayers are traditional and consist of the Rosary, Marian Prayers, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, hymns, and Litanies. Prayers last about 40 mins. All are welcome.

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