“He will baptize you with the
Holy Spirit and fire.”

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

December 8th - December 14th

Monday - 7:00 PM Mass for + Carlos Victor Sibayan offered by the Valdez Family

Tuesday - 7:00 PM Mass for Intention of Jackie Caron offered by Diane Caron

Wednesday - 9:30 AM Mass for Intention of Fr Mel (Birthday)

Thursday - 9:30 AM Mass for + All souls in Purgatory offered by the Netzel Family

11 AM Mass at Yucalta for + Doris Wolter

Friday - 9:30 AM for + Louise Holahan offered by Al & Anna Wakita

Saturday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Edward O’Donnell offered by Mark & Jean

5:00 PM Mass for + Anne & Martin Kura offered by the Meszaros Family

Sunday - 9:00 AM Mass For All Parishioners

11:00 AM Mass for + Bernadita, + Dearnore, + Rosalinda Saldivar offered by the Mader Family

Church donation envelopes for 2026 are available for pick-up in the church foyer.

The Bishop’s Appeal - The Bishop’s Appeal supports seminarians, pastoral leaders, and retired priests. It also sustains our mission churches here on Vancouver island helping small and remote parishes with operating costs, building maintenance and religious support. Watch Bishop Gary”s video and learn more about the 2025 appeal at: www.rcdvictoria.org/bishops-appeal

THE WELCOMING COMMITTEE is looking for more people to help with greeting and welcoming people at the church door. Especially needed is help with Saturday 5 PM Masses and Sunday 11 AM Masses.

Help is also needed for: -

Christmas Eve Dec. 24th Masses @ 4:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 11:30 PM -
Christmas Day Mass Dec. 25th @ 10 AM -
Mary Mother of God Vigil Mass Dec. 31st @ 5 PM -
New Year’s Mass Jan. 1st 1@ 10 AM

If you would like to help contact Laurel Phyall 250-923-6477, lphyall@shaw.ca

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

St. Pat’s Young Adults is up and running and is inviting 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.

NOVEMBER FOOD DRIVE HOSTED BY SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL Saint Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference would like to thank everyone who participated in November's World Day of the Poor Food Drive, and to members Lucy, Monica and Diane for all their work. 1058 food items, weighing 940.5 pounds were received, and are being distributed locally to homes and shelters. MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS BOTH GIVER AND RECEIVER OF THIS FOOD

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 November 27th - $560.60 Thank You!

Adoration of the Eucharist Every Wednesday after the 9:30 AM Mass until 8:00 PM “Be still and know that I am here.”

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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