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Schedule change: the parish office will be closed on Wednesday, September 30. There will still be Mass and Adoration.

Mass cancelled: there is no 9:30 AM Mass on Thursday, October 1.

The Funeral Mass for Henry Schulte is Tuesday, September 29 at 1 PM, with a reception to follow.

St. Vincent de Paul silent begging is after all Masses this weekend, September 19 and 20. Your financial donations provide food assistance to a great many in our community. The latest newsletter, "Showers of Blessings", is on the parish website. Thank you and God bless.

El Shaddai gathers after the 11 AM Mass on Sunday, September 20 to celebrate their 2nd anniversary. We are all invited to help them celebrate.

Beginning Apologetics runs September 23 to November 25. Register with St. Andrew's parish office at 250-479-1331.

Religious Education classes begin Thursday, September 24 at 7 PM. Please note we may not have a level one class, as we are still needing a teacher. Call Sharon at 250-202-0476 for more information.

CWL Garage Sale is October 3, 10 AM to 4 PM. If you are downsizing or have unneeded items, please save them for the sale.

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.

Interested in becoming Catholic? St. Patrick's Parish offers the opportunity to come together and learn more about our faith through the OCIA program (Order 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.

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.

Cherished Belonging is a five-question diocesan survey for parishioners, created to support the nurturing of pastoral relationships between parishes and parishioners. Scan the QR code in this week's bulletin to take part.

Sanctuary flowers are living symbols of God's creation, joy, and sacrificial life. If you are willing to help with flowers, please leave your name and contact information at the parish office.

World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul: Fr. Joseph Yuson is organizing the diocesan pilgrimage group going to Seoul, South Korea, a gathering of more than a million young people celebrating our Catholic faith (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. Sept. 12 raised $559.70. Thank you!