“…make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..”

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

May 18th - May 24th

Monday - 7:00 PM Mass for + Paul Lucas, (Private)

Tuesday - 7:00 PM Mass for INT Mike and Janice Kenny offered by Ed Theberge

Wednesday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Ivan Klaric offered by Betty Rae

Thursday - 9:30 AM Mass for INT Louie in Thanksgiving for 100 years offered by Kathleen Aerts

Friday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Jim Proctor offered by Lorraine Orr

Saturday - 9:30 AM Mass - Cancelled

5:00 PM Mass for + For All Inured in St. Patrick’s Columbarium

Sunday - 9:00 AM Mass for INT For All Parishioners

11:00 AM Mass for + John Yurkiw offered by Lani & Joana

Catholic Women’s League

Rosary in the Park noon May 21st All are welcome, chairs provided

Child Find - green ribbons will be distributed before Masses May 23/24.

Strawberry Tea -Tuesday June 9 @ 1:30 PM All Ladies of the Parish are welcome.

Heads Up Ordination Anniversaries - Father Joseph June 22 (2nd year), Father Mel June 29 (24th year)

Chalice Sponsorship Weekend June 6/7 - A Chalice volunteer will be attending our parish to answer questions about the program. He will be looking for sponsors for 18 children in Central & South America and Africa. 2 volunteers are needed to assist him at each Mass. If interested please contact Claude @ cell 250-339-2313 or email @ bedcla@gmail.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Bishop Thomas J. Lobsinger, OMI Memorial Bursary Program. There are 14 bursaries of $1,000 each available to Catholic students residing in BC. The application deadline June1. 2026. E-mail: jimw.kofc@gmail.com for information and bursary application package, Terms of Reference.

Saturday 5 PM Choir invites new singers of all ages to join. Practicesare held Thursdays 10:30 AM and Sat. before Mass. Info call Viola 250-204-4747

HOME VISITS – THE HEART OF OUR MISSION ITS HISTORY ● Blessed Rosalie Rendu (1786-1856) experienced the upheavals of the French Revolution, which left many impoverished. ● She began her life as a Daughter of Charity in Paris, and would work for more than 50 years among her beloved poor. ● Sister Rosalie was a great counsellor to all those who were friends of the poor, including the founders of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. She showed them how to conduct home visits with listening ears, open hearts, observant eyes and compassionate care. ● To this day home visits remain the core work of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul worldwide, following the example of the first founders, who began by visiting needy families in Paris tenements. HEART OF THE CONFERENCE – ITS CORE PROGRAM ● Essential food assistance is provided to Campbell River households through a dispatch/delivery system. The phone line opens on Tuesdays to receive calls ● Information is dispatched to a delivery team who prepare the hamper and make the home visit. ● Each visit presents an opportunity for person to person contact. ● In 2025 food assistance was provided to 184 homes (376 adults, 199 children). ● 42 food hampers were also delivered to 39 women and 21 children in shelters, and to 3 men who transitioned to stable housing. HEARTWARMING STORIES Each home visit is unique, and with many stories to share. Here are but a few..... ● The smile and joyful words of a little boy, who discovered his favourite cereal, pancake mix and syrup in the food box. ● The single senior, recovering from major surgery and so very grateful for the food delivered to her home and into her kitchen. ● The young family, new arrivals to Campbell River, with the husband between jobs and a pay cheque. “God has sent us angels”, were their words upon receiving their hamper. ● The single dad, raising his children while completing his studies through a re-training program. SSVP MISSION STATEMENT To live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy

St. Pat’s Youth Group runs every Friday 7-9 PM in the large hall. Anyone Grade 6 - 12 is invited!!

St. Pat’s Young Adults invites any young adult 18 - 35 to join us Thursday evenings 7 - 8:30. Join us for Faith, Food, and Fellowship.

Follow us on:

Facebook: @st.pat.s.young.adults.group

Instagram: st.pats_young_adults_group

Thank You from Jeremy Lenz

The I Am Special and The Liturgy of the Word for Children programs during the 9 AM Mass has begun. All children are welcome. The ‘I Am Special’ Progam has started and will run through June. It is designed for children 3-6 years old and younger children are welcome with a parent. The program takes place during the 9 AM Sunday Mass and includes an opening prayer, gospel reading called ‘Explaining God’s Word’, a children’s Story, colouring, music, a weekly take home handout and a keepsake folder. If it is the first time your child will be attending, please ensure they bring their full name on a piece of paper for the instructors.

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 9th - $426.60 Thank You!

Adoration of the Eucharist Every Wednesday after the 9:30 AM Mass until 8:00 PM

“Relax in My healing presence”

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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