The Baptism of the Lord

“You are my Son, the Beloved;
with you I am well pleased.”

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

January 13th - January 19th

Monday - 7:00 PM Mass for + Marija Cizmic offered by the Culo Family

Tuesday - 7:00 PM Mass for + Doris Wolter

Wednesday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Marie Brindle offered by Margaret LeBlanc

Thursday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Martin Broeren offered by Doug & Laurel Phyall

11:00 AM Mass at Berwick - Cancelled

Friday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Michael Trenn offered by Maureen Littler

Saturday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Nick Skender offered by Mary Lazarski

5:00 PM Mass for +Adolfo, +Adven, +Romy, +Conching offered by the Netzel Family

Sunday - 9:00 AM Mass for + Bobby & Douglas Rentz offered by the Rentz Family

11:00 AM Mass INT For All Parishioners

Greeters Needed - The Welcoming Ministry needs Greeters for the 5:00 PM Saturday Masses and the 11:00 AM Sunday Masses. Please contact Laurel Phyall at 250-923-6477 or email lphyall@shaw.ca if interested. Thank you.

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.

NEWSLETTER The Old and the New.... The Tried and the True.... In 2024, what did we do THE OLD (2024) ● A message from the “Welcome Kits” team.... “In all 55 Welcome Kits (along with food hampers), and 3 baskets for newborns were delivered. 55 adults and 37 children were helped in 2024. The generosity of many enabled for the provision of the Kits. Many thanks to everyone!” ● Emergency food hampers were prepared and delivered to 161 Campbell River households. 316 adults and 138 children received food assistance. In 2025 this food assistance will continue to be just a phone call away ● Monthly food supplies were provided to Cedar Elementary School families through their Food Pantry. An outdoor Pot-latch/Play event was attended, and we also helped serve a Christmas luncheon to students, staff and community guests, with supplies for the meal provided by OLOG Conference ● In 2024 nearly 300 people each month enjoyed hot, healthy Sunday lunches, at the downtown kitchen. Meats supplied by our conference. ● We provided a monthly variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner meats to men at Second Chance, going through detox and recovery. It helped the men meet their high protein requirements, repairing bodies damaged by drug and alcohol abuse. ● North Island outreach expanded to the remote and isolated community of Kyuquot. 20-25 low income households receive fresh, frozen meats each month ● IN 2024 YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, YOUR FOOD AND MATERIAL DONATIONS AND YOUR PRAYERS MADE ALL THIS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU! THE NEW – JUBILEE 2025: PILGRIMS OF HOPE As commissioned by our Holy Father Pope Francis, we invite you to join us in 2025, as we continue on a pilgrims journey of bringing hope to communities, and uplifting those in need. In 2025 let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with all of us. *********** HAPPY NEW YEAR ********** To view a poster about the Jubilee, please click HERE.

THE BOTTLE DRIVE continues under the leadership of John McGillivary. The monies collected will 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 December 28th - $496.90 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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