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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🐾 They bless our lives every day. Now it’s their turn! Bring your pets to St. Patrick’s Annual Blessing of Animals, Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3 PM in front of the church. Together, we’ll celebrate God’s creatures and remember Bailey, who brought comfort and joy to so many. All are welcome!

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to honour the survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never came home, and commit to walking the path of healing, justice, and respect with Indigenous Peoples. 🧡 #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Every child deserves safety, love, and a place to belong. This Refugees and Migrants Sunday, Jesus calls us to welcome him in those seeking refuge. “Even just one of these children” matters. Let’s turn compassion into action: welcome a newcomer, support a family, protect a child. #WelcomeTheStranger

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What a wonderful evening at our Hope for Hunger Gala! Thank you to every organizer, sponsor, donor, guest, volunteer and staff member who made it possible. Your generosity helps De Mazenod Door Outreach serve meals, offer welcome and bring hope to our neighbours. Together, we make a real difference!

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Celebrating new life in Christ this morning at St. Patrick! 💧 Blessings to our newly baptized and their families. May each one always know they are loved, they belong, and they never walk alone. As a parish family, we promise to walk with them in faith, hope, and love. @stpatshamilton.bsky.social

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Carrying hurt or hoping to begin again? Let Jesus meet you with mercy. Come for Mass and take one step towards healing. We’re looking forward to welcoming you at St. Patrick! Saturday 5pm; Sunday 9am, 11:30am (Baptisms) and 7:15pm. There’s a place for you here. Come and bring a friend. #ComeAsYouAre

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What happens when standing with the marginalized puts you on the margins, too? I’ve learned that compassion comes at a cost. But silence has a price of its own. Read my personal reflection on faith, courage, and the real cost of daring: omilacombe.ca/the-cost-of-...

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The Cost of Daring in a Prophetic Church - OMI Lacombe

Have you ever wondered what happens when a prophetic mission leads us close to the margins? I often return to a simple image for the way I am trying to do my pastoral outreach: colour within the lines...

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Welcome back to school! 📚🎓 "NEXT GENERATION: Our children and youth have an important part in the life of our community. We value Catholic education. Therefore, we commit to good and faithful cooperation with the Catholic Schools of our parish." (from St. Patrick's Values Statement)

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Looking for hope and a place to belong? We are looking forward to welcoming you at St. Patrick this weekend! ❤️ Come for Mass and discover a community where we care for one another. Saturday 5pm; Sunday 9am, 11:30am and 7:15pm. Bring a friend - there’s a place for all. #ComeAsYouAre #HamOnt

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

This weekend’s reflection: Someone near you may be wondering if they matter. A call, a kind word, a listening ear can change that. Your presence can bring them hope. We belong to one another - care enough to notice, listen, and act. ❤️ Who could you reach out to today? #FaithInAction

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Last week, our youth enjoyed an exciting day at Canada’s Wonderland - and it looks like they had lots of fun! 🎢😊 Thank you for your involvement, energy and dedication in so many areas of our parish life. We are grateful for each of you! 🙏❤️ #MissionWithYouth

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Today, joy filled St. Patrick’s as we welcomed 20 newly baptized children into God’s family! 💧🕊️ Baptism reminds us: we are loved, chosen and never alone. May we help these children and youth grow in faith, hope and love. Welcome home! @stpatshamilton.bsky.social

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This weekend reflection… Peter wanted Jesus without the cross. Don’t we? Yet Jesus says, “Take up your cross and follow me.” The cross isn’t suffering for its own sake - it’s the cost of love. This week, choose one act of courageous love. What cross is love asking you to carry? #SundayReflection

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Last Sunday, joy filled St. Patrick’s as we welcomed our newly baptized children into God’s family! 💧🕊️ Baptism reminds us: we are loved, chosen and never alone. May we help these little ones grow in faith, hope and love. Welcome home! @stpatshamilton.bsky.social

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Yesterday at the 5 PM Mass at @stpatshamilton.bsky.social , Joseph DiFrancesco made his initial one-year commitment as an Oblate Associate. Congratulations, Joseph! With great joy, we welcome you to the Oblate charismatic family. May your journey be filled with faith, mission and hope! 🙏

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Our Oblate superior, Fr. Eugene, and Pamela, Ontario co-animator for Oblate Associates, are experiencing St. Patrick’s #DeMazenodDoor Outreach ministries firsthand - from preparing meals, serving at the door to visiting #DeMazenodFarm. Mission in action! 💚🙏 @stpatshamilton.bsky.social

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to join this morning as we celebrated the closing liturgy for Focus on Youth Summer Camp! 🌱✨ #DeMazenodFarm @stpatshamilton.bsky.social opened its gates to students to explore, learn and care for creation - growing hearts as much as harvests. 🙏💚 #MissionWithYouth

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Life can be noisy, busy and overwhelming - but you don’t have to carry it alone. Come pause, breathe and encounter the God who meets you in every storm. We’re looking forward to welcoming you! Sat 5pm | Sun 9am, 11:30am & 7:15pm. There’s a place for you. #ComeAsYouAre

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

From our Values Statement: "ACTIVE COMPASSION: Recognizing the spiritual and social needs within our community, we commit ourselves to actively promote the dignity of all God’s children as we reach out to those in need."

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Today we concluded our 3day Youth Camp! Through Catholic Social Teaching, our young people explored how faith calls us to uphold human dignity, stand with those on the margins and build a more just and compassionate world. Faith comes alive through action! 🙏 #MissionWithYouth #SocialJustice

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Very relevant for our ministry in the inner-city… “Make us a Church that goes forth, able to reach out to the peripheries, to console those who are lonely, and to sow fraternity and connection instead of giving in to indifference.” youtu.be/1VqbMAITZK4?...

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Pray with the Pope: For evangelization in the city | August 2026

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our 150th Anniversary Committee gathered again, approximately 25 parishioners strong, laying the foundation for a year of celebration in 2027. Honouring our past, celebrating our present, inspiring our future - everyone is welcome. Please pray for this journey. Stay tuned!

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Life can feel crowded, and it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. Come pause, pray and rediscover the treasure of God’s love. We’re looking forward to welcoming you! ❤️ Saturday 5pm; Sunday 9am, 11:30am & 7:15pm. There’s a place for you. #ComeAsYouAre

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Today our staff from St. Patrick Parish and De Mazenod Door Outreach gathers for a time of reflection, evaluation, and planning. Together we’re discerning how to serve our parishioners and guests with greater compassion, hospitality, and excellence. Please keep us in your prayers. 🙏

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Whatever this week has held - joy, worry, questions or weariness - there is a place for you here. Come as you are and encounter the peace, hope and belonging Christ offers. We look forward to welcoming you! Sat. 5pm | Sun. 9am, 11:30am (with Baptisms) & 7:15pm #ComeAsYouAre

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

This weekend reflection: In Grade 3, I grew a bean plant - until my escaped hamster ate it the night before my presentation! Sometimes life devours our progress. Jesus reminds us: don’t give up. Keep planting, keep growing, and trust God to bring new fruit. 🌱🐹 #SundayReflection

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Happy milestone Birthday, Fr. Tony! 🎉 Today we thank God for your joyful presence, faithful priesthood, wisdom, and generous heart. St. Patrick Parish and De Mazenod Door Outreach are blessed by your “yes” to God and to our community. Blessings always! 🙏

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Funeral arrangements for Leon Robbie Blais: Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 7, from 11:00am–2:00pm at P.X. Dermody Funeral Home, 7 East Ave. S., Hamilton. Funeral Mass will follow at 2:00pm at St. Patrick Church. Please keep Leon and his family in prayer.

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Today, on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, we celebrate the cultures, stories and gifts that make Canada vibrant. When we listen, welcome and learn from one another, diversity becomes belonging. One Canada, many roots, shared hope. 🇨🇦 #MulticulturalismDay Photos @stpatshamilton.bsky.social

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

This weekend reflection: Jesus says even a cup of cold water given with love matters. At St. Patrick Parish @stpatshamilton.bsky.social & our #DeMazenodDoor Outreach ministries, hospitality becomes Gospel: meals served, names remembered, dignity restored. Who needs your welcome today? #GospelLiving

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

St. Patrick Parish and De Mazenod Door mourn the tragic loss of Leon Blais. 💔 Leon’s story of recovery, faith, and gratitude touched many lives. We give thanks for his witness and pray for his children, friends, and all who loved him. May he rest in peace!

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

This Father’s Day, we give thanks for fathers by birth, adoption, and spirit - men whose steady presence, quiet sacrifices, and faithful love reflect our Heavenly Father. May St. Joseph bless all dads, grandfathers, godfathers, and father figures with joy, strength, and peace. #HappyFathersDay

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Let’s walk the path of truth, reconciliation, and respect - together. 🧡🪶 #NIPD2026 #IndigenousPeoplesDay #TruthAndReconciliation

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Behind every meal at DMDO is teamwork. Grateful for our new Kitchen Success Team - volunteers from each day working with staff to improve workflow, share ideas, and prepare for growing community needs. Small changes, big impact. Thank you! #DeMazenodDoor

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

This morning we celebrated our Closing School Mass with students and staff of St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School. Have a wonderful, safe summer! ☀️ Keep making the magic happen through gratitude, generosity, and reconciliation. 🙏✨

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Tonight, parishioners from diverse backgrounds and experiences gather again to prepare our faith community for next year’s 150th anniversary. So many great ideas, memories, and hopes are coming together. Stay tuned - something beautiful is growing!

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Last Sunday’s baptisms at St. Patrick @stpatshamilton.bsky.social gave us grace, joy… and this priceless little face: “Wait… what exactly did I sign up for?” 😇💦 Welcome to God’s family, little ones. The Church is brighter with you!

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A joyful last Sunday celebration filled with faith, family, and new beginnings! 🙌✨ We welcomed new members into the Church through the beautiful sacrament of Baptism. 💧🕊️ A wonderful reminder that God is always at work among us! @stpatshamilton.bsky.social

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Congratulations to our Grade 7 students from St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School and other youth who received the Sacrament of Confirmation tonight! May the Holy Spirit guide you with courage, wisdom, and joy as you grow as disciples of Jesus. You are loved, you belong, and you are sent. 🕊️🔥

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Thank you, Diocese of Hamilton, for hosting the Annual Bishop’s Invitational Golf Tournament in support of #DeMazenodDoor Outreach. Grateful for the generosity of all participants and sponsors helping us serve hope, dignity, and care in our community.

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Celebrating faith and new beginnings with Cathedral High School graduates at this morning’s Graduation Mass. As you step into the next chapter, remember Jesus’ promise: “I am with you always.” Blessings on your journey - see you tonight at the ceremony! 🎓🙏

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Congratulations, Trisia! 🎉 Today you were commissioned after completing the Frassati Leadership Program with the Diocese of Hamilton. May your faith, gifts, and courage continue to inspire others and help build up the Church with joy and hope. Blessings! 🙏

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

A beautiful little moment at St. Patrick School 🦋 Our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students released butterflies they had lovingly nurtured from cocoons, setting them free on the grass by the church. A joyful lesson in wonder, care, and new life!

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

This morning we celebrated our May Crowning Mass with the students and staff of St. Patrick Catholic Elementary! 🌸🙏 Together as parish, school, and home, we honoured Mary, our Blessed Mother, asking her prayers and guidance for our community. Ave Maria! 💙 #MayCrowning

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Today our pastors, Fr. Tony and Fr. Jarek, met with Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA of the Diocese of Hamilton. Grateful for a wonderful conversation and his affirmation of our ministry at St. Patrick, De Mazenod Door Outreach and the Oblate presence. We look forward to this new chapter! 🙏

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Congratulations to our Grade 2 students from St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School and all who received their First Holy Communion this afternoon! Welcome to the Table of the Lord. May Jesus in the Eucharist always nourish your hearts and guide your lives. 🙏🍞✨

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

This Pentecost, may the Holy Spirit renew us. May she give us the courage to welcome, the humility to listen and the love to build a Church where every person is seen, valued and included. open.substack.com/pub/jarekpac...

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A Church of Pentecost: A Home Without Borders of Exclusion

Reconciled in our diversity, welcoming and hospitable to all

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

🔥 Happy Pentecost! The Holy Spirit does not erase our differences - She gathers them into communion. Every language. Every culture. Every person. All are welcome. All belong. Together, we are sent to love and serve. 🌍🕊️ #Pentecost #UnityInDiversity Photo: IG @gusdaguerreilustraciones

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St. Patrick Church Hamilton ON @stpatshamilton.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Yesterday, parishioners from diverse backgrounds and experiences gathered for the first time to help prepare our faith community for next year’s 150th anniversary. We are grateful for this shared journey of faith, memory, hope, and mission.

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Jarek Pachocki OMI @jarekpach.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Our diversity is not a problem to solve, but a gift to celebrate. 🌍✨ On World Day for Cultural Diversity, let’s choose dialogue over division, curiosity over fear, and community over isolation. Together, we build a more human world. Photos 📸 Multicultural Sunday @stpatshamilton.bsky.social Nov 2025

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