“Be opened.” And immediately the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly.

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.

September 9th - September 15th

Monday - 7:00 PM Mass for INT Lorraine Caron offered by Diane Caron

Tuesday - 10:00 AM Mass at Yucalta for + Doris Wolter

7:00 PM Mass for + Joe Fornari offered by Kathleen Aerts

Wednesday - 9:30 AM Mass for + All Souls in St. Patrick’s Columbarium

Thursday - 9:30 AM Mass for INT Aidan Quintrell (Birthday) offered by Mom

Friday - 9:30 AM Mass for + for all Deceased Members of the Scherf Family offered by the Family

Saturday - 9:30 AM Mass for +Jack & +Mary Louise Mulhall offered by the Mulhall Family

5:00 PM Mass for + Tom Lasic offered by Nada Lasic

Sunday - 9:00 AM Mass for + Elizabeth Strebel offered by Monica Strebel

11:00 AM Mass for INT For All Parishioners

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

The Saturday 5pm Choir is urgently seeking a pianist. Gradual entry training provided. Please contact the parish office for more information. Thank You!

Father Joseph’s Welcome Potluck Dinner - Saturday Sept. 21st after the 5 PM Mass Our Kitchen Mouse requests that people put their names on their serving dishes so they may be returned to them.

Sign up sheet is in the main church foyer.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the sorting of bottles and cans. Bottle Recycling continues on on Saturdays from 10 AM - Noon. Thank You! Funds raised to date towards the building fund and Youth Group $61,313.00 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!

Bottle Recycling continues on on Saturdays from 10 AM - Noon. Funds raised to date towards the building fund and Youth Group $61,313.00 Thank You!

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