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

“They shall eat and have some left.”

You open your hand to feed us, Lord;
you satisfy all our needs.

Indoor Masses

Masses will be celebrated in the large hall on the following days and times on a trial basis and your feedback would be much appreciated:

Tuesday 7 PM,
Wednesday 9:30 AM
followed by Adoration until 10:00 PM,
Friday at 9:30 AM,
Saturday at 5:00 PM,
Sunday at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

N.B. Confessions Saturdays at 4:15 PM or call Fr. Jan.

Please attend whatever Mass you wish. Masks are not mandatory but some may choose to still wear them. Parishioners should continue to not shake hands or hug each other if not a family unit and the sign of peace should continue to be a gesture. We will continue to keep parishioners apprised as we receive more information from the Diocese.

Thank you all for being so patient and cooperative as we have navigated this unique and extraordinary experience. Knowing how important it is for you to attend Mass and have access to your church has been inspiring.

To read a memo from Bishop Gary Gordon concerning the new protocols, please click HERE.

Mass Schedule - July 26th- August 1st

Monday - No Mass

Tuesday - 7 PM Mass for INT Mike Netzel offered by the Netzel Family

Wednesday - 9:30 AM Mass for +Mick Pomeroy offered by Monica Sullivan

Thursday - Mass for +Bernice Rakoczy offered by the Price Family

Friday - 9:30 AM Mass for INT SVDP Donors offered by SVDP Society

Saturday - 5:00 PM Mass for Armand Bourgoin offered by the Bourgoin Family

Sunday - 9:00 AM Mass for All Parishioners

11:00 AM Mass for +Ted and Rose offered by the Netzel Family

CHANGE IN ACCESS TO THE CHURCH - We are transitioning from using the Sanctuary to our temporary church area in the large hall. Please enter via the lower S. Alder St. entrance and follow the signs.

INVITATION TO ADORATION Adoration will begin with Mass every Wednesday at 9:30 am. All are invited to attend the Mass and participate in Adoration until 10 pm. “Jesus, I Trust in You… Please enter by way of the lower door and follow the appropriate signs.

Statement of apology - To read a statement of apology and commitment from Bishop Gordon pertaining to the Residential Schools in our Diocese, please click HERE. Your prayers for healing are greatly appreciated.

JUNE ACTIVITY NEWS FROM SVDP – OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CONFERENCE Here is a summary of the work of our conference in the month of June: - Our adopted family met with 2 Vincentians for another month of grocery shopping at Save On Foods. It was a great social event, enjoyed by all involved. - 9 home visits were made. A total of 14 adults and 14 children received emergency food hampers in Campbell River. - A Welcoming Kit (household items and small appliances), and a food hamper was delivered to a new resident of Rose Harbour. Assembly of 2 more kits, as well as a baby supply kit are well underway. - The men at Second Chance Recovery House received a monthly supply of meats to help meet their high protein requirements, while going through detox and recovery. - Groceries were provided for Sunday lunches, which were prepared and served at the downtown community kitchen for 158 people in the month of June. - A total of 23 food hampers were distributed to 58 people and 24 pets residing in Gold River. - In the village of Tahsis 110 food hampers were distributed to a total of 85 people and approximately 30 pets. Your prayers and contributions help make this happen. Thank you and God bless.

 

The construction of the St. Patrick’s Church extension and renovation is well under way. To keep the parishioners of the parish informed of the progress of the task, an ongoing series of photos indicating various phases of the effort will be uploaded and may be accessed by clicking.

There is an important request that we respect construction site etiquette and not enter the construction area which is fenced off. This is for our safety.

Please use the lower entry into the church.

Recent:

• Backfilling completed up to grade level.
• Structural component of main floor level has been completed.
• Detailed demolition of existing main floor level.
• Support columns installed.
• Rebar for columbarium retaining wall footing installed. (29 cubic metres of concrete poured)

Current:

• Gang forms are being installed for the columbarium retaining wall.
• Removal of loose fill material and structural fill being added in preparation for columbarium structural footings.
• Restructuring of existing north wall

Future:

• Cement for columbarium retaining wall to be poured.
• Continued restructuring of existing north wall.
• Reconfigured framing and structural steel.
• Target date for truss delivery ~ second week August.

Heads up, watch your step, and say a little prayer.

We thank you for your prayers, helping hands and continued financial support. God bless you and say a little prayer.

The ongoing need for healing and reconciliation of those who have experienced sexual abuse is essential for the health of the Body of Christ. The Diocese of Victoria is committed to further responsibility, accountability and transparency in matters of sexual abuse in order to facilitate healing and justice for victim-survivors.

As such, two Independent Reporting Agencies have been contracted to receive reports of current or historical sexual abuse by a member of the Diocese (clergy, religious, employees, or volunteers) via secure and confidential platforms, which will further assist in contacting the appropriate authorities and access counselling services.

For more information on how to report Sexual Abuse, please click HERE or on the red button above.

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 $17,914.00 thus far. Just goes to show that "every little bit helps!”

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