Schedule change: Mass on Monday, October 12 will be at 9:30 AM instead of 7 PM.
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“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
Here are a few things we tell everyone before their first Sunday, so nothing feels unfamiliar.

“You were made for more than the world is offering you.”
Adoration: Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Confession: Saturday 4:15 – 4:45 PM · Friday 8:40 – 9:15 AM · Any time By appointment.
Schedule change: Mass on Monday, October 12 will be at 9:30 AM instead of 7 PM.
October Rosary: the Rosary is prayed before all Masses in October, and also at 7 PM on Sundays.
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast after both Masses on Sunday, October 4.
Pro-Life Life Chain at Robert Ostler Park on Sunday, October 4 from 2 to 3 PM. This will be a quiet and prayerful experience, not a protest. Everyone is welcome. Info: Yolande & Gerry Girard, 250-830-4406.
2026 Annual Bishop's Appeal, "Be the Light": kickoff weekend is October 3 and 4. This year our parish project is the church roof repair, and our parish goal is $49,000. The Appeal also supports those displaced by the war in Lebanon and our twinned Diocese of Whitehorse. Watch this space weekly.
Prayers for the homeless: please join Deacon John at St. Peter's Church, 228 S. Dogwood, for Taizé prayers for the Campbell River homeless community on Tuesday, October 6 at 2:30 PM.
Interested in becoming Catholic? St. Patrick's Parish offers the opportunity to come together and learn more about our faith through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of the Church, preparing individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to take part with your questions, your insights, and your faith story in a warm, accepting setting. Sessions are Wednesdays at 7 PM in room 222, beginning October 7, 2026. Info: jyuson@rcdvictoria.org or the parish office at stpatricks-cr@rcdvictoria.org.
St. Vincent de Paul: the next silent begging is after the Masses on October 17 and 18. The latest newsletter, "Showers of Blessings", is on the parish website.
The Knights of Columbus are beginning preparations for their 2026 Christmas Hamper Drive and are asking for volunteers. If you are interested in helping and would like more information, please contact Hadley at hadleyohlinger@yahoo.ca.
Mary's Statue: donations continue to be welcomed for the replacement of Mary's statue in her garden. Please drop them off at the parish office. Thank you.
Prayer shawls: yarn is needed for prayer shawls. Please leave it at the parish office.
Cherished Belonging is a five-question diocesan survey for parishioners, created to support the nurturing of pastoral relationships between parishes and parishioners. See this week's bulletin to take part.
World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul: Fr. Joseph Yuson is organizing the diocesan pilgrimage group going to Seoul, South Korea (ages 19 to 35, July 26 to August 11, 2027). Fill out the non-committal survey to help with planning, or contact jyuson@rcdvictoria.org.
Bottle recycling continues Saturdays 10 AM to noon. The latest collection raised $505.80. Thank you!
There's a place for every pair of hands. Pick one that sounds like your people and show up. We'll take it from there.

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