Message from the Rector

July 22, 2018

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
 
Deacon John George – Deacon John died on July 16^th, after a brief illness. His presence and ministry will be hugely missed at Saint Patrick’s. May the Lord grant him the reward of the righteous and the consolation of faith to his wife, Jane, and to their children and grandchildren. 

I have few summer “points” to update you:

• Choirs – you have noticed that the Youth Choir of the 9:30 a.m. Mass is on vacation.  Choral music will continue at 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. as numbers permit during the summer.  The summer absence reminds us of the wonderful contribution that our choirs and cantors make to our Sunday liturgies.
• Fr. Naveed Arif, O.P. – we welcome Dominican Father Naveed Arif who will be assisting us with ministry. Originally from Pakistan, Fr. Naveed is currently doing formation for hospital chaplaincy.
• July BBQ – many thanks to the Knights of Columbus and friends, coordinated by Eric Vink, for the July 15^th BBQ. A great turnout on a splendid summer day!
• Sound system – we anticipate that the system will be restored to service by the end of July, or early August. The processors and technical labour will cost us approximately $10,000.

Fr Kevin