There will be rejoicing in heaven over one repentant sinner.

We are all sons and daughters of our merciful Creator God.

God the Father shows remarkable mercy to us when we stray from following him. When we sin, we are called to repentance and to accept God’s gracious mercy. By the same token, when others stray, we are to welcome them back with joy when they repent. We are all sons and daughters of the same merciful Father.

Mass Schedule Septrmber 16th - September 22nd

Monday - NO MASS

Tuesday - 10:00 am Lay Service at Yucalta

Wednesday - 9:00 am Mass for +Dot Malo offered by The Catholic Women’s League

Thursday - 9:00 am Mass for +Leonard Ward offered by Peter Amore

Friday - 9:00 am Mass for +Maria Furmaniak offered by Mary Lazarski

Saturday - 5:00 pm Mass for +Evelyn Murray offered by the Murray Family

Sunday - 9:00 am Mass for the McLeod Family

11:00 am Mass for +Rafael Pontojan, +Cereca Pontojan offered by the Valdez Family

The Knights of Columbus - If you pre-ordered cookies, they will be available after all Masses next weekend Sept. 21/22.

The Knights will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday Oct. 6th after both morning Masses. Please join us for great food and fellowship!

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially requested for the dissolution of Parliament by Governor General, Julie Payette. Election Day will be on Monday, October 21, 2019.

As Canadian Catholics, and citizens, this is an opportunity to exercise our right to vote in the formation of a fair and just representative government by the people and for the people. To learn more, please click HERE.

Youth Group Friday Nights 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Starting September 13th. All youth in Grades 6 to 12 are invited to come and grow in faith, meet new friends and have fun!

Registration for Catechism will be Thursday Sept. 19th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the large hall. For more information please call Sharon Turner-Rondquist at 250-202-0476

The BC Thanksgiving Food Drive began in 2009 in the city of Burnaby to assist the local food bank. It has now expanded province wide and is able to assist dozens of community food banks serving over 50 cities and many thousands of needy individuals and families throughout British Columbia. This year’s food drive takes place on Saturday, Sept 14th in Campbell River. St. Patrick’s Parish was very generous last year. Please consider a donation of non-perishable items for our box!

RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will begin again this fall. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, please join us! For more information please contact the parish office at 250-287-3498

A Special Mass in honour of the dedicated work of those in Health Care will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 7:00 p.m. St. Andrew’s Cathedral. For more information please click HERE.

RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults will begin again this fall. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, please join us! For more information please contact the parish office at 250-287-3498

Youth Group - Friday Nights 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Starting September 13th. All youth in Grades 6 to 12 are invited to come and grow in faith, meet new friends and have fun!

Calendar Meeting - There will be a calendar planning meeting on Tues. Sept. the 24th at 7 pm in the large hall for all groups of the parish. Please bring your activity and event dates as we plan for 2020.

Diocese of Victoria: Please be aware of new fraud and money scams, via email, phone and text message. Unfortunately, well meaning parishioners are often the target. To get more information on what to do, please click HERE.

“I Can Do All things through Christ!”

Fall Catechist Retreat & Workshop

Saturday, September 21 – Church of the Ascension ~ Parksville 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Guest Speaker & Retreat Leader: Mike Landry, Chaplain for Evergreen Catholic Schools (Edmonton). Lunch is provided.

For more information please click HERE.

Diocese of Victoria: As part of our deep commitment to ensure the safety of children, youth and vulnerable adults, the Diocese is now using a new online training program entitled “Armatus - Learn to Protect”. To learn more about the program please click HERE.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Takes place every Wednesday following 9:00 am Mass until 10:00 pm. Why not come out and spend a quiet hour with the Lord? Devotional reading material is provided for your use at the back of the Church.