In view of the current COVID-19 pandemic, each week Father Jan and Father Krystian are recording Celebrations of the Eucharist. To view the videos, please click HERE.

“…Give to God the things that are God’s.”

We are God’s; We belong to Him.

Mass Schedule - Oct 19th - Oct 25th

Monday - No Mass

Tuesday - Mass

Wednesday - 9:00 AM - +Ray Holahan offered by Anna Wakita

Thursday - Mass for the Intentions of Henry & Teresa Schulte occasion of 65th Wedding Anniversary

Friday - 9:00 AM - Mass for All Parishioners

Saturday - 3:00 PM Mass for +Bill Cahill offered by Monica Sullivan

5:00 PM - Mass for +Derrick Gilbertson offered by Sheila Keats

Sunday - 9:00 - Mass for +Howard Barton offered by Debbie, Kathy & the Barton Family

11:00 AM - Mass for +Jim Sheaff offered by Ken and Rose Niesen

Traditional Latin Mass - St. Patrick’s Parish is conducting a survey to see if there is any interest in an occasional Traditional Latin Mass which would be in addition to the current Masses. If you are interested please contact the office.

Theology of the Eucharist - Deepen your faith by attending a presentation given by Father Konrad Zaborowski SDS in our church on Friday, October 23, 2020. Please call the office to register. To see a poster concerning the event please click HERE.

Salvatorian Founder to be Beatified Fr. Jan Grotkowski SDS, Fr. Krystian Golisz SDS and Fr. Konrad Zaborowski SDS would like to joyfully share that the founder of their Salvatorian Order, Father Francis Jordan, will be Beatified in Rome May 15, 2021. To read more about the ceremony, please click HERE. To see an image of Father Jordan, please click HERE.

Annual Bishop’s Appeal This week we kick off the Bishop’s Appeal along with other parishes and missions throughout our Diocese. The 2020 Appeal , Horizon of Hope, encourages us to look for hope in our current global circumstances, and through your generosity we can ensure that all parishes in our Diocese are able to provide and nourish every soul with the life giving word of God.

Please consider pledging to this worthwhile endeavour. Our goal for St. Patrick’s Parish is $44,000.

https://www.rcdvictoria.org/horizonofhope2020

Knights of Columbus Nineteenth Annual Charity Appeal - An annual charity appeal of the Knights BC Charity Foundation with $177,000 in total prizes. Tickets may be purchased online only at KofCDraw.net/C5468. The Knights thank you for your support.

RADIANT LIFE OUTREACH has safely transitioned to serving meals outdoors and more changes are coming. Volunteers are bagging meals but we are still hoping for one or two people who would be available to assist with serving. Please contact Edna Lorenzen for details if you wish to help. 778-418-1918 or edlorenzen@shaw.ca

Sunday Missal - Please leave your name and contact info with the office if you would like to pre-order the 2020 - 2021 Sunday Missal from the bookstore.

October Rosary - The Rosary will be prayed every evening Sunday to Friday at 7pm and every Saturday at 4:30 pm during the month of October to honour our Blessed Mother. (Rememberer to sign the attendance sheet in the church foyer.)

INVITATION TO ADORATION Jesus is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. If you would like to visit with Him for half an hour or and hour every Wednesday during Adoration please sign the Invitation sheet in the church foyer or contact Jackie Baker at 250-286-1947

The Prayer Shawl Ministry Group would like you to know that they have prayer shawls available. If you know someone who would benefit from having a beautiful prayer shawl during this difficult time, please call Joan Hearty at 250-923-2472

Recycle for the Building Fund Thank you to everyone who is contributing to the building fund by dropping off bottles and cans at the back door of the church hall every Saturday 10 am till noon. Your efforts have raised over $11,000 thus far. Just goes to show that every little bit helps!

St. Vincent de Paul - The Lord’s work through Saint Vincent de Paul continues during these troubled times. As this pandemic continues so will our work in providing emergency food to those in need. If you are able to donate, please make your cheques out to Saint Vincent de Paul and mail your envelope to St. Patrick’s Parish or your contribution can be placed in the mailbox at the office door during office hours. Thank you to all who have contributed these last few weeks, it is greatly appreciated!