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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.

CWL Garage Sale is Saturday, October 3, 9 AM to 1 PM. Drop off items at noon on Thursday, October 1 and at 10 AM on Friday, October 2.

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.

St. Vincent de Paul thanks you for your contributions in September. Silent begging donations and Blue Envelope offerings support the needs of many in our community. The next silent begging is October 17 and 18. The latest newsletter, "Showers of Blessings", is on the parish website.

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.

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.

Development and Peace: the most vulnerable populations in the Global South bear the brunt when wealthy countries cut back on official development assistance, deepening injustice, inequality, and instability, which also affects the Global North. Learn about the "Is Canada on Track for Justice?" campaign at devp.org.

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, 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. 19 raised $561.30. Thank you!