First Sunday of Advent

“Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in a cloud’ with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

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

December 2nd - December 8th

Monday - 7:00 PM Mass for + Marie Brindle offered by Margaret LeBlanc

Tuesday - 1:30 PM Funeral Mass for Anne Roach

7:00 PM Mass for INT The Netzel Family offered by Mike & Gerlie

Wednesday - 9:30 AM for + Fortunato & Floriana Salvador offered by Adele

Thursday - 9:30 AM Mass for + Joe Thibeault offered by his daughter

11:00 AM Mass at Berwick INT Fleming Family and All Families in Berwick offered by Ann Fleming

Friday - 9:30 AM Mass + Armand Bourgoin offered by the Mader Family

11:00 AM Mass at Discovery Harbour + Doris Wolter

Saturday - 9:30 AM Marian Mass for + Ray & Louise Holahan offered by Al & Anna Wakita

5:00 PM Mass for INT For All Parishioners

Sunday - 9:00 AM Mass for + Carlos Victor Sibayan offered by the Valdez Family

11:00 AM Mass For + Bertilla Zanatta offered by John Zanatta

St. Patrick’s Parish Penitential Service Friday December 6th at 7 PM

CWL Invites everyone! The Gingerbread Marketplace Sunday Dec. 8, 10 AM-1:30 PM Silent Auction, Homemade Items, Basket Draws, ‘New to You’ Gifts, Floral Arrangements, Children’s Corner & Cake Walk. To see the poster, please click HERE.

Christmas Pot Luck Dinner - Tuesday, December 12th.To see the poster, please click HERE.

White Ribbon Campaign Nov. 25 - Dec. 10 Global Campaign to Eliminate Violence Against Women

Knights of Columbus - Campbell River 51st Annual Christmas Food Hamper has a Hamper Fund Donation Office (money & nonperishables) located 619-11th Ave (former Music Plant location) Open 10 - 5, Mon - Sat, Nov. 18 - Dec. 20 Phone: 250-207-0628 You may donate safely online at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/hamperfund5468/ For info on Hamper Registration and Volunteering for Sat. Dec. 21 Delivery Day visit: http://www.stpatscr.org/hamper_fund

2024 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE OF THANKSGIVING AND BLESSINGS This newsletter is dedicated to the many who supported us in so many wonderful ways in 2024. Our gratitude goes out to the following: FATHERS MEL, JOSEPH, PARISH OFFICE STAFF LAUREEN AND PATRICIA, WEBMASTER KEVIN GEAREY & POWER POINT PERSON VIVIAN HORNBY • Your time and talents, helped spread the good word and good work of our Society and our Conference throughout the year. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CONFERENCE MEMBERS • Our Vincentian family of volunteers lived the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor in many different roles of service, with love, respect, justice and joy PARISHIONERS OF SAINT PATRICK’S PARISH • Your financial and material donations helped keep our 5 local programs operating at full capacity, providing service to so many in need NANAIMO’S LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD BANK • 5 ton refrigerated trucks provided monthly ground transportation of our purchased and donated food to the remote villages of Tahsis, Gold River, Zeballos and surrounding First Nation Communities, and to Kyuquot (Freight Services at the Government Dock in Gold River) CR STORAGE AND WAREHOUSES (OWNER: WALTER JAKEWAY) • Walter’s generous donation to our Society of a storage unit, enabled us to store and move up to 6 pallets of food monthly. 8,500 pounds of pet food, 840 jars of peanut butter, and 1,890 cans of tuna moved through this storage unit in 2024, for distribution locally, and to remote north island communities BC SPCA COMOX AND CAMPBELL RIVER BRANCHES • Through the BC SPCA’s Food Bank Program we were able to provide donations of pet food and accessories to over 125 cats and dogs residing in low income households, in remote regions of the North Island SPARC BC (provincial government agency) • Through partnership with SPARC BC, and with donations from parishioners and the community, nearly 60 “Welcome Kits” and food hampers were prepared and delivered to women and their children transitioning into shelter at Rose Harbour, Eagle Harbour, and to individuals transitioning into stable housing Thank you for a year of support to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul – Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference, through your sharing, caring and prayers.

Operation Christmas Child 2024 “This project of Samaritan’s Purse has delivered millions of gift-filled shoeboxes to boys and girls around the world. Obtain a shoebox from the main Church foyer, and fill it with toys, school supplies, personal items. Please return the shoebox to the church office by Nov. 22nd. “These shoeboxes become a tangible expression of God’s immense love for the child.”

Knights of Columbus 63rd Annual Charity Appeal More information may be found at https://kofccharity.ca/?olc=C05468 Tickets on sale in the church foyer after Masses.

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 October 28th - $360.10 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

Attention all Sacristans, Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers: The New 2025 Liturgical Schedule is ready for pick-up from the main sacristy Any question please call Robert 250-203-5707

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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