“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.”

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

May 19th - May 25th

Monday - 7:00 PM Mass for + Helen Zadorozny offered by Susan, Emily, Marjorie & Baerbel

Tuesday - 7:00 PM for INT Ed Caron offered by Diane

Wednesday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Ben Duna offered by John & Vivian Hornby

Thursday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Josephine Fuccenecco offered by Doug & Laurel Phyall

11:00 AM Mass at Discovery for + Doris Wolter

Friday - 9:30 AM for + Howard Foster offered by William Foster

Saturday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Bryan Pereira offered by Maureen Littler

5:00 PM Mass for + Graham Lebrun offered by Anne & Jerry

Sunday - 9:00 AM Mass INT For All Parishioners

11:00 AM Mass for + John Yurkiw offered by The Family

CONFIRMATION MASS with Bishop Gary Gordon Sunday June 1st at 9:00 AM

Catholic Women’s League

• Saturday & Sunday May 24/25 Child Find Green Ribbon Campaign Wear a green ribbon to show support in bringing our children home

• Strawberry Tea hosted by CWL Saturday June 14 at 1 PM in the large hall Sign up sheet in church foyer

• Father’s Day cake and coffee hosted by CWL June 15 after both Masses

Parish Barbecue hosted by the Youth Group June 22 after 11 AM Mass

St. Patrick’s Parish in Campbell River needs a part time bookkeeper. Anyone who is interested is invited to submit a resume with details of your education and experience to St. Patrick Roman Catholic Parish, 34 South Alder St., Campbell River BC. Applications also accepted by email to: stpatricks-cr@rcdvictoria.org Subject: Bookkeeping Position

CWL bake-less bake sale - Donations received via collection baskets April & May

Freda Smith Memorial Bursary - $750.00 bursary awarded annually to a graduating Catholic student within the Diocese of Victoria. Applications may be accessed via website: https://cwldov.org/ application There is further information on the church bulletin board in the office foyer.

 

Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary Program - Fourteen bursaries of $1,000.00 each to Catholic students in BC. Applications accepted January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. More information can be found on the Knights of Columbus Website kofcbc.org There is further information on the church bulletin board in the office foyer.

Jan’s Journey of Vincentian Service from 2000 to retirement Janice Singbeil wore many hats of service for OLOG Conference. As a founding member she helped form the conference back in 2000. Dispatching, food purchasing and storeroom maintenance were among her first roles of active duty. Jan found her true niche within the Society, when18 years ago Social Services in Campbell River reached out to SSVP to provide basic household items for men temporarily sheltered in motel rooms. Kitchen and bathroom items were delivered in knapsacks and laundry baskets. This service was no longer required when the government purchased these motels and converted them into long term single occupancy units. A few years later a presentation by a Social Worker on the work being done for women and children seeking safe shelter from domestic violence, called SSVP into action once again. After a parish appeal for household items, Jan became involved in the assembling of Start Up Kits, which were delivered to Ann Elmore House. Calls for kits began coming from Social Workers. The Campbell River Food Bank, Knights of Columbus, conference members and parishioners of St. Patrick’s provided most of the donations in these early years. Jan’s work intensified upon the opening of a new, large shelter facility for women and children (Rose Harbour). Five kits were immediately delivered. Calls for kits increased. Donations increased. The demand for storage increased. Jan’s home soon filled up with donations and purchases. Jan’s husband Jim offered his assistance. Clients at Rose Harbour gave these kits a new name.... “Welcome Kits” Ten years ago OLOG conference began funding the expenses of new items required for the kits. The Welcome Kits Program became official. In 2023 SPARC BC’s “Welcome Home Program” provided Jan with funding, sufficient to cover the 15 kits prepared and delivered in 2023 and the 55 kits delivered in 2024. During this time the Good Lord sent Jan an angel named Kathi Barrett (retired Social Worker) to help with the increased workload. Jan recently passed the torch to Kathi, and a newly formed team of members, who will carry on Jan’s work well into the future. She remains a Vincentian, and will serve as a mentor to the new team. Thank you Jan and God bless you.

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 10th - $466.90 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

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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