"I give you a new commandment: love one another."

The Christian believer must seek to love as God loves, and to share love as abundantly as God shares it with his creation. Love is the very hallmark of the Christian life.

We are now closer to Ascension and Pentecost than Easter, but we are still in the Easter Season. The readings this Sunday begin to move us along too, as once more we hear the Lord at the Last Supper preparing his disciples for his departure: he does this by giving them a rule to live by, a new commandment. This commandment, love one another, is to be the guiding light of the community of believers after Pentecost.

Mass Schedule May 20th - May 26th

Monday - NO MASS

Tuesday - 9:15 am Mass Lay Service at Yucalta

Wednesday - 5:00 pm for all Parishioners

Thursday - 5:00 pm for +Scotty MacLaren offered by John & Vivian Hornby

Friday - 5:00 pm Mass for +Ellie & +Alex Somerville offered by Mary & Brook Kiddle

Saturday 5:00 pm Mass for +Bill Hearty offered by the Catholic Women’s League

Sunday - 9:00 am Lay Service

               11:00 am Lay Service

It is with a very full heart that I thank each and every one of you for the amazing party celebrating my 30th Anniversary to the Priesthood. So many of you came out to share this day with me. I am truly thankful for the many hours of hard work that you put in to make it such a beautiful evening. May God Bless you all. Fr. Jan

Father Jan's Ordination Anniversary and Birthday celebration was held on Monday, May 13th in our large hall. The potluck dinner was absolutely delicious and there was plenty leftover. The "String Beans" entertained with their violins and cellos those who were there. The event was extremely well-attended as you may see for yourself by watching a brief slide show by clicking HERE.

During Fr. Jan’s vacation we welcome Fr. Bastian Leclerc who will be celebrating Mass Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. May 22, 23, 24 & 25 at 5 pm. Fr. Frank Franz will join us on Wednesday May 29.

We would like to thank Father Jan and all the Parishioners of St. Patrick’s who prayed for our daughter Eileen Beckett. After a hard year, she is cancer free. Again, our heartfelt thanks. God Bless you all. Veronica & Robert Cotnam

A giant bouquet of thanks go to Pat Brenan and her guests the River City Trio for an absolutely entertaining concert last Saturday. Their incredible performance left us uplifted and inspired. Thank you so much Pat for raising $480.00 for the building Project!

Religious Education News We have come to the end of another successful year of catechism classes! We were fortunate to have 32 children registered from grade 1 - 5. We must thank our students, parents and families for helping us to have another great year!

Special thanks go to our amazing team of volunteer Catechists, who give of their time, talents and love of faith. Thank you to Linda Missio, Alice Rondquist, Salve Libuano, Nikki Moren, Monica Strebel, Laureen Barber, Marian Thibault, Catherine Walsh, and Margaret Skalik. You are all a blessing to our church!

A huge thank you to Monica and Laureen who are stepping down after teaching for 6 years! You are all AMAZING!

Diocesan Pastoral Care Sessions are coming to our Parish! Each session is open to all parishioners.

There will br three sessions in the large hall (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm)

Wed. May 29: The Healing Ministry of Christ Thurs.

May 30: The Grieving Process & Ministering to Families

Fri. May 31: Listening & Communication and Mental Health One full day session in the large hall (9 am - 3 pm)

Sat. June 1: Who am I as a Pastoral Care Visitor?

There is no charge for the workshops. Coffee/Tea will be provided. Please bring a bag lunch on Saturday.

To register please call the parish office at 250 -287-3498 Participants who attend all four sessions will receive a Diocesan Pastoral Care Certificate.

A Gathering Place Family Ministry: Drop in Wednesdays after morning Mass. Bring your infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and home school children to the small hall. Activities, snacks, tea & coffee will be provided. For more information please call Nikki 250-830-4758 or Sharon 250-923-0763

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Takes place every Wednesday following 9:00 am Mass until 10:00 pm. Why not come out and spend a quiet hour with the Lord? Devotional reading material is provided for your use at the back of the Church.