CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
St. Patrick’s Parish


Sunday, Dec 7th Second Sunday of Advent

Immediately following the 4:00pm Mass:  Light Up for Christ. Blessing of exterior Nativity Scene followed by hot chocolate, Christmas Carol sing-along in Hall.

Wednesday, Dec 24th Christmas Eve

No 12:10pm Mass

Office open 11:00am to 1:00pm

Christmas Eve Mass at 5:00pm Children’s Nativity Pageant / Family Mass

Christmas Carols at 7:00pm

Christmas Eve Mass at 8:00pm

 

Thursday, Dec 25th Christmas Day

Parish Office Closed 

No 12:10pm Mass

Christmas Mass at 10:00 am

 

Friday, Dec 26th

Church & Parish Office closed

No 11:30 am Confessions

No 12:10 pm Mass

 

Saturday, Dec 27th The Holy Family

6:15 pm Confessions

7:00 pm Mass

 

Sunday, Dec 28th The Holy Family

Mass at usual time 11:00 am and 4:00 pm

No Bulletin

 

Monday, Dec. 29th

Parish Office Closed

 

Tuesday, Dec 30th  

Regular Office Hours

12:10pm Mass

Wednesday, Dec 31st: Mass for Mary, the Holy Mother of God

No 12:10pm Mass

Office open 11:00am to 1:00pm

Mass for Mary, the Holy Mother of God at 5:00pm

 

Thursday, Jan 1st: Mass for Mary, The Holy Mother of God

Mass for Mary, The Holy Mother of God at 10:00 am.

Parish Office Closed

 

Friday, Jan 2nd

Normal schedule resumes for church and office

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    2025 Annual Bishops Appeal

    Love & Unity

    The Bishop's Annual Appeal is the Diocese of Victoria's annual campaign to support key ministries, partner organizations, and agencies. This year, our focus is on "Love & Unity."


    In the words of Pope Leo XIV, we "would like that our first great desire be for a united Church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world.”


    If God has loved us so deeply, then we, too, must love one another. This is the heart of our 2025 Bishop’s Appeal: Love and Unity. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we strive to act together - united in service, love, and generosity. By supporting this year’s Appeal, we strengthen not only our local parish communities but also reach beyond our borders: to our sisters and brothers in the Diocese

    of Whitehorse, and to those in need around the world. The 2025 Bishop's Appeal campaign seeks to raise funds for essential initiatives, including care for seminary, clergy, and pastoral leadership support, local missions, community building, parish support, and vital partners beyond our diocesan borders.

  • MASS SCHEDULE


    SATURDAYS

    7:00pm

    Sundays

    11:00am

    4:00pm

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    Weekday Masses

    Tuesdays to Fridays

    at 12:10pm


    The Angelus will be

    prayed at 12:00pm before each

    Weekday Mass

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    Every Wednesday

    & Friday

    there will be

    Exposition of the

    Blessed Sacrament

    at 11:30am

    in the Church

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    We partner with Holy Cross Church to livestream Masses each Saturday or Sunday. They are uploaded to

    YouTube.  Link for all Masses is here:

    www.youtube.com/c/StPatricksHolyCrossChurch

  • CHURCH VISITATION & OFFICE HOURS

    Tuesday to Friday

    11:00am to 3:00pm

    *****


    CONFESSIONS

    Every Friday

    11:30am to 12:00pm


    Every Saturday
    6:15-6:45pm


    *****


    Adoration Chapel

    24 hours

    Please visit, or call, or email the office to obtain a code to access the Adoration Chapel

SCAM ALERT!!   There is a common scam using the Bishop of Victoria’s name as well as Fr. Benson Asuming's name.  If you receive a text message or an email from “Father Benson" asking for a “favor” which usually leads to gift cards and/or cash please IGNORE THIS MESSAGE. Often the initial message is an invitation to call or email him back. IGNORE that also.  Fr. Benson has never, will never, and would never contact parishioners with this kind of request.  If you get an email, look carefully at the email address, and report all suspicious emails and texts to the office. Stay vigilant!

Welcome! 


OUR MISSION:  We gather as a welcoming community to worship, grow in faith and serve as Jesus served.


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We are a faith community of over 650 families and part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria.  The parish was founded in 1912 under the patronage of  Our Lady of Lourdes.  Our present church, dedicated to Saint Patrick was completed in 1960 and the Parish Centre and St. Clare Villa, a life-lease residence for seniors, were added in 1999.


St. Patrick's School, which opened in 1956, provides Kindergarten through Grade 7 and emphasizes both the academic and spiritual development of our students.  


Our church is a place where all are invited in to discover who God is and the purpose He has for all of us in His story.  We think church should be one of the most engaging and exciting places on the planet—a place where people of any and all backgrounds can experience a God who is real and relevant in their lives today.  And that's exactly what we want to help you do!


If you've been following God your entire life, you're welcome here.  If you're new to faith, you're welcome here.  If you're not really sure you believe in God at all, you're welcome here.  No matter where you are on the road to faith, we want to walk alongside you.  Our hope is that as you join us on the journey, you'll discover a God who is active, alive, and at work in your life.

Information for Visitors

Church can be an intimidating place to visit — especially if you don’t know what to expect.  We invite you to experience what the gospel means both intellectually and relationally at one of our Sunday Masses. You can engage with others and find places for your whole family to connect.  


You are welcome as a visitor at Mass or any other service at St. Patrick's.  You should not be concerned or feel uncomfortable because you may not know when to stand, sit or kneel.  It is suggested that you stand when others stand and either sit or kneel when others kneel.


Catholics often genuflect on entering or leaving the Church as a sign of their belief that the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the Tabernacle is the Body of Christ.  Visitors who are not Catholics need not genuflect but should act reverently as they would in any holy place.


During a Mass, many Catholics will come forward to receive the Blessed Sacrament consecrated at that Mass.  This Communion is a unifying feature of their Faith.  Those who do not share this Faith may remain in their place or may come forward for a blessing.  To receive a blessing they should cross their arms on their chest when they approach the person distributing Communion.


We hope that through visiting with us, you will experience the hope, love and joy that comes from a community of people who love God and Jesus.