“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”

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

The Sunday 9:00AM Mass is live streamed
and may be accessed by clicking HERE.

October 14th - October 20th

Monday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Joe Thibeault offered by his daughter

Tuesday - 7:00 PM Mass for INT Jim & Dorothy Griffin offered by Joan McInnis

Wednesday - 9:30 AM for INT SVDP Donors offered by Society of SVDP

Thursday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Peter Jorgensen offered by Adelle

11:00 AM Mass at Berwick

Friday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Lia Grundle offered by Marlene Knowles

Saturday - 9:30 AM Mass for INT Renata & Irenevsz Zywica offered by the Netzel Family

5:00 PM Mass For All Parishioners

Sunday - 9:00 AM Mass for INT Maria Moren offered by Mom & Dad

11:00 AM Mass for + Franca Romagnoli offered by John & Eva

Coffee is available after Masses on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the Kenny Room. All are welcome to join in fellowship.

The Bishop’s Appeal This weekend we kick off the Bishop’s Appeal along with all other parishes and missions throughout our Diocese. The 2024 Appeal theme is Sharing God’s Gifts and this year our parish project is the rectory deck. You may already have received something in the mail, if so, please prayerfully consider making a gift.

We encourage you to watch the Bishop’s video message on the Diocese website www.rcdvictoria.org/bishops-appeal

Seminary of Christ the King Vocation Live-in - November 2-3, 2024 in Mission BC. Available to high school Grades 6 - 11. This high school live-in will include interaction with priests, brothers, and seminarians, daily Mass and prayer, recreational activities, sports, and some reflective reading. Suggested fee is $40. rector.minors@sck.ca

Knights of Columbus 63rd Annual Charity Appeal More information may be found at https://kofccharity.ca/?olc=C05468 Tickets on sale in the church foyer after Masses.

October Rosary Schedule

Sun. at 7:00 pm led by CWL

Mon. 6:30 pm led by Liturgical Committee

Tues. 6:30 pm led by SVDP

Wed. 7 pm led by the Knights

Thurs. 7 pm led by D&P (Lorraine Flynn)

Fri. 7 pm led by Youth Group (Suzanne Nielsen)

Sat. 4:30 pm led by Ed Theberge

THE BOTTLE DRIVE continues under the leadership of John McGillivary. The monies collected will 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 October 5th - $303.20 Thank You!

Adoration of the Eucharist Every Wednesday after the 9:30 AM Mass until 8:00 PM He said to Peter, “Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour? Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!” - Matthew 26:40-45

Catholic Women’s Ministries announces their 7th annual Women’s Retreat Nov 15 -17, 2024 at Camp Homewood. Women 19 + are invited. Theme is ‘Agape” used to describe the love of God for man and of man for God. Registration will open this August 22nd, the feast of the Queenship of Mary. They recommend not delaying as they expect to sell out. Email vicatholicwomensretreat@gmail.com

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.

SHIFTING GEARS - NEWSLETTER FOR AUGUST ● PUT IN PARK – Home visits (hamper deliveries) shut down in August, to allow for training of new Dispatchers, sorting/re-organizing of files and binders, re-stocking of pamphlets and more. It’s a Green light and a go for September ● SHIFTING GEARS – With home visits shut down for the month food shopping was replaced by storeroom maintenance, rotating of items and restocking of shelves ● IN NEUTRAL – Cedar Elementary School’s Food Pantry Program shut down over summer break. Our Shopping/Delivery team hit the road in September ● WARP DRIVE – With the opening up of units and full staffing at Rose and Eagle Harbour, our Welcome Kits Program has been operating at high speed for many months. August was no exception, with 8 prepared kits and food hampers delivered to both buildings. These went to single women, and women with children (including mothers with newborns) ● GEARING DOWN ON LOGGING ROADS – An annual trip to Tahsis and Zeballos was made over the summer, to observe and evaluate our food distribution operations. A side trip was also made to the Freight Services building at the government dock in Gold River (storage for our food to Kyuquot, via M/V Uchuck III). ● IN HIGH GEAR – Second Chance Recovery House for men has been operating at full capacity in 2024. The Downtown Community Kitchen has been serving over 300 Sunday lunches each month. We supply monthly purchases of high protein meats to both, 12 months of the year ● LIFE IN THE FAST LANE – With crash helmets on, our Adopted Family is gearing up for September, with a return to school and out-of-school activities for the boys, the Strong Start program for mom and daughter, and hopefully full time employment for the father. The future for this family is looking busier, and brighter Thank you Parishioners, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus for being there for us over the summer, through your Silent Begging donations, blue collection envelopes, your food/household donations, and last, but not least, your prayers. With God at the wheel, and with your support we will go far in serving a great many. God bless you, and stay tuned for more news in September!

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