NEW BOOK IN STOCK
Run That By Me Again by the recently deceased Father James Schall is a collection of 55 essays from one of the foremost commentators, philosophers, and professors of our time. Curated by Schall himself, the essays address a broad range of subjects from abortion and persecution to cooking and music, vividly painting a picture of the vitality a Catholic life has to offer.
 
October is the month devoted to the Holy Rosary. Visit the Shop today to deepen your devotion to this beloved and powerful prayer.

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SEEKING NEW MEMBERS!!! - Saint Patrick Basilica Choirs are welcoming new singers for the upcoming 2019-2020 year - please click here for information.

Parishioners are encouraged to join with the choirs in singing the Ordinary of the Mass. Clicking on the links below will take you to online sound files that will assist in learning the music.

Music for the 9:30 and 11:00 am Masses

Mass of St. Francis  Buchholz (AH - Adoremus Hymnal)

• AH 200 - Lord Have Mercy
• AH 201 - Glory to God
• AH 202 - Holy Holy
• AH 207 - Lamb of God

Music for the 12:15 pm Mass

Missa de Angelis Mass VIII (AH - Adoremus Hymnal)

• AH 114 - Kyrie
• AH 115 - Gloria
• AH 116 - Sanctus
• AH 117 - Agnus Dei

A Missionary "Spring" in the Church
That the breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new missionary "spring" in the Church.

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has published a Guide to assist us in our decisions for the upcoming federal election. To view the Guide - please click here.

Parish Bulletin -Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 13 - please click here to view

UVA'S FALL HARVEST HIGH TEA EVENT

UVA TEAS CANADA is proud to present UVA'S FALL HARVEST HIGH TEA EVENT next Sunday, October 20, after the 12:15 p.m. Mass.  Tickets ($40) will be on sale in the Book & Gift Shop as well as after every Mass this weekend. Please click here to view poster

Armour of God Discussion Group

The next meeting is Wednesday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the Scavi. Parishioner Steve Winogron (broadcaster, journalist), will discuss "Catholics in a Media Hurricane" He looks at the assault of secular values in media on Christ's teachings. Please click here to view poster.  Please click here for the website

40 Days for Life Campaign

Saint Patrick’s Basilica prayer vigil day is Sunday November 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Sign-up sheets are available at th entrances to the church.

FORMED

FORMED is more than a website or app, it is a home where nearly one million Catholics like you grow in faith through engaging content. The new FORMED will be better than ever with great new features such as new apps, offline playback and enhanced performance. Log into Formed.org using our parish code 4H6MNK

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - beginning in September

Adults interested in receiving the Catholic rites of initiation — Baptism and/or Confirmation and Holy Communion — are invited to contact Fr. Kevin or Fr. Stephen. For more information - please click here

Adult Faith Formation

We have a series of presentations on the Catholic Faith each Monday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Scavi/lower level of Saint Patrick's. Info: Harry: 613-712-5256; h1g2r3@yahoo.ca;  Christine Mathew 613-769-5626 or the Rectory: 613-233-1125.

Olde-Tyme Christmas Market

Saint Patrick’s Basilica is once again planning a three-day “Olde-Tyme Christmas Market” this year on Friday, November 15, Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17. Like last year, we hope to involve more parishioners, especially the ladies of the Parish. Please click here to see the poster.

Contemplative Prayer

You are invited to attend the Saint Patrick’s Christian Meditation group. The group meets Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m., Nepean St, lower level entrance to the church. For more information call Jack Murta at 613-314-7628 or email at jack@murtamail.ca  Please click here for more information

Maryvale Academy

Maryvale Academy is pleased to release a new promotion video explaining the school. School members are very proud of the school and the work that the Lord is doing in it. Please click here to see the video

To view the Message from the Rector on the Sacrament of Confession - please click here 

October 13, 2019

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

On this Thanksgiving weekend, as people of Christian faith, we acknowledge that our life is one of continual praise and thanksgiving to God who is the source of all blessings. At this time of the year as we begin to see the full fruits of the earth, cultivated by human hands, we are particularly thankful for those gifts. We had a splendid September which must have provided great conditions for farmers and gardeners bringing in the fall harvest. Driving along a country road ... 

Fr Kevin
... click here to read the complete Message.