Ladies, our next CWL ENCOUNTER will be taking place on Sunday, November 12th at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Come join us for fellowship, spiritual renewal and to find out Fall Tea results, elections for new Executive for 2024-2025, 2023 pre-budget finalization and more. Meeting Theme is: Remembrance. Refreshments will be provided. We are hoping that you are able to join us!

The St. Patrick’s Giving Tree Program will once again reach out to assist those seeking support for the upcoming Christmas season. Continuing on a cautious path, we will provide food vouchers and gift cards. Do you know someone who may need assistance during the Christmas season?

Msgr. Jim Hutton, former pastor of St. Patrick's, received an honorary doctorate from Thornloe University for his ecumencal work in Sudbury. Rev. John Gibaut said of Msgr. Hutton in conferring the doctorate, "That churrches and church institutions in Sudbury are able to work together and support one another owes so much to Fr. Jim."

For Development and Peace — Caritas Canada’s Create Hope : Stand for the Land campaign, our partner ERIC–Radio Progreso has asked that we support the defenders of human rights and the environment in Honduras. Since 2015, the communities of Guapinol and the San Pedro sector have been fighting to preserve their rivers and the Carlos Escaleras National Park from mining. To find out more, visit devp.org/campaign. “Communities are displaced. Rights are violated. Access and rights to water denied. All this to give priority to the extraction and pillaging of resources.” ― Leonel George, member of the Committee for the Defence of Common and Public Goods of Tocoa, Colón

The Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion will be administered to students in Grade 2 and higher. First Reconciliation is in the fall with the Sacremant administered during Advent. First Eucharist will take place shortly after Easter in the spring of 2024; First Reconciliation (Confession) must precede First Eucharist. Registration packages can be found at the back of the church or online.

We are a Eucharistic people who live with great gratitude to God for all our many blessings. We are asking you to share your blessings by donating non-perishable food items to Inner City Home. A food collection will take place the weekend of October 7th and 8th and October 14th and 15th. Your generousity is certainly appreciated.

Our Family Fun Day was a huge success. Thank you to all who came out to enjoy a burger or a dog and, of course, fellowship. A thank you to our many volunteers who shared their time and talent, to those who lent us various items and especially Erin Schinke and Olga Bradley who coordinated the event. Looking forward to next year!

The Sault Ste. Marie Diocesan Council and Development and Peace Youth Programs invite you to join us for an inter-generation retreat at the beautiful Anishinabe Spiritual Centre in Espanola, Ontario. We will be reflecting and sharing time together around themes of social justice, putting faith into action, ecospirituality, and walking in solidarity with Indigenous peoples. Anishinabe Spiritual Centre Anderson Lake in Espanola, ON Presenters: Mary O’Donnell, Sault Ste. Marie Diocesan Council Member Gabrielle Dupuis, National Council Member Camilo Coral, Development and Peace International Programs Officer Kiegan Irish, Development and Peace Animator for Eastern and Northern Ontario

Nearly 3,000 people have been killed by the powerful earthquake (magnitude 6.8) that struck Morocco overnight on Friday, September 8. More than 5,500 people have been injured. There has been widespread damage, with thousands of homes, 530 schools and many roads having been damaged or destroyed. Some 380,000 people have been directly affected and UNICEF estimates that about 100,000 children will need protection. GIVE NOW

Come and join us for food and fellowship in the parish hall after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday September 9th, 2023. Bring your favourite dish whether it be salad, savoury or dessert and drop it off to a voluteer in the parish hall before Mass.

FAMILY FUN DAY IS HAPPENING Sunday September 24th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Happening rain or shine on our church grounds. Save the date and plan to attend. Invite your friends, family and neighbours. Join us for BBQ burgers and hot dogs, beverages. Enjoy the bouncy house, face painting, and fellowship. Everyone of all ages welcome. Fun for all ages! Sign up sheets for volunteers will be at the back of the beginning the weekend of September 9th and 10th. We are also asking to borrow items from parishioners. Sign-up sheets for borrowing will also be posted. Please join us! Fun for all!

YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHURCH Young People’s Church will be running throughout the summer during the Sunday 10 am Mass subject to leadership availability. We are looking for volunteers to help with facilitating the program. Interested in helping? Please contact the Church office 705-522-3900 or [email protected]!

Join after the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday June 18th, 2023 for a coffee house celebrating our long community history. Come for fellowship and refreshments as we celebrate our 70 years as a parish. Another way that we belong, beleive, and become.

St. Patrick’s CWL is collecting BABY ITEMS (re: diapers, clothing, wipes) for BIRTHRIGHT SUDBURY. Items can be dropped off in the church’s main entrance in the Birthright Baby Shower box. Items and monetary donations will be accepted during the CWL Social on Wednesday, June 14th. Thank you.

Thank you to all who signed up and added your portrait to this wonderful keepsake. Many thanks to our volunteers who made the appointments and assisted with the photographs: Olga Bradley, Tony Chezzi, Zenaida Odense, Angelica Beauchamp, Emma Lopatka, Renza Caldwell and Catherine Dillon. Stay tuned for the Directory’s arrival this fall!

Thank you to all who attended. Your enthusiasm and energy was present throughout the whole evening. A great big thank you to our 70th Anniversary Committee – Olga Bradley, Deacon Denis O’Donnell, Ruth-Ann Ingram, Zenaida Odense, Angelica Beauchamp, Emma Lopatka and Fr. Pat Woods – for sharing your time and talents. Thank you to: The Lougheed Foundation, Rosary Florists (table flowers), the Mansour family (table wine), Door Prizes – St. Patrick’s CWL, Apollo Restaurant, Ruth-Ann Ingram, Emma Lopatka, Dr. Joseph D’Alosio, and our anonymous contributors. Gratitude also goes to Michael Leblanc for our picture slideshow and Renee Debassige, secretary extraordinaire. St. Patrick’s Parish – 70 years strong moving into tomorrow – Belong, Believe, Become.

A special thank you to all who participated in making our CWL Yard Sale a huge success! Ladies, we are "Catholic and Living It!", you are invited to our next CWL ENCOUNTER taking place on Sunday, May 7th at 11:30 a.m. in the lower hall. Spiritual Theme: Mothers, Topics include: June's CWL Pinning Ceremony and Social, fall tea, Grade 8 Student Bursaries and more. Refreshments provided.

Registration for the Sacrament of Confirmation has Begun foir young people grade 7 and older. Find a registration package at the back of the church or register online. The Sacrament of Confirmation will conferred June 7th 2023 by Bishop Dowd following a series of preparation evenings. Deadline for registration is Friday April 28th, 2023.

This Directory will offer a great way to get reacquainted with each other after the pandemic and a beautiful memento of our 70 years in the south end of Sudbury. Let’s continue to make history into the next 70 years! Photographers will be here at St. Patrick’s from May 3rd through May 9th to take your and your family’s photograph. The sitting is free and everyone who participates will receive a free Photo Directory. Portraits will be available for purchase. Beginning Saturday April 15th, you will be able to schedule a time for your portrait to be taken at a time convenient to you. Let’s make our 70th Anniversary Photo Directory a great success!

CONGRATULATIONS to ST. PATRICK'S CWL CENTENARIANS: Frances Mei, Irene Ovis and Folly Markle. These special Women of Faith were presented CWL GIFT MEMBERSHIPS FOR LIFE by President Angelika Beauchamp, on behalf of our CWL Ladies. May Our Lady of Good Counsel continue to intercede in all we do.