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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.

Please pray for the soul of John Mucha, brother of Helen Uren.

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

Registration Night for Catechism and Religious Education classes is Thursday, September 17 from 5:30 to 7 PM. Religious Ed classes begin Thursday, September 24 from 6 to 7 PM. Please note we may not have a level one class yet, as we still need a teacher. Call Sharon at 250-202-0476 for more information about the Religious Ed program.

Development and Peace (Caritas Canada) Fall Workshop for the Mid-Island area is Friday, September 18 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at St. Mary's Church Hall, 1135 - 4th Ave, Ladysmith. All members and friends are welcome. Info: 250-616-7170.

St. Vincent de Paul silent begging is September 19 and 20 after all Masses. Your financial contributions support the work of our local programs, bringing help and hope to many. The latest newsletter 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.

Pastoral Care Training: nine free online sessions, Saturdays 9:30 AM to noon PST, Sept. 26 to Nov. 28, 2026 (no session Oct. 10). Info: moiraking@shaw.ca.

CWL Garage Sale is October 3, 9 AM to 1 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.

A message from our Kitchen Mouse: fall is almost here and it is a great time to return any borrowed items from our church kitchen. We are missing many lunch-sized plates and grey bus bins. Just drop them off at the office.

Sanctuary flowers are living symbols of God's creation, joy, and sacrificial life, and the flower ministry is a wonderful way to serve the Lord and your church. If you would like to learn what we do and how we do it, please leave your name and contact information at the parish office. Special thanks to Rosemary Duna for supplying her cut flowers throughout the summer.

Development and Peace (Caritas Canada) is raising funds for Colombia earthquake relief. Visit devp.org for information and to donate.

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. 5 raised $416.30. Thank you!