As the people of God in St. Patrick's Parish, we are called by our Baptism to be good stewards in order to build the Kingdom of God in our community. Stewardship is a way of life. It is accepting responsibility for our gifts of time, talent, and treasure and returning them to God with increase through service to others. We are called to express our Thanksgiving to God in a planned, proportionate and sacrificial manner.

 

PARISH MINISTRIES

Liturgical Ministries

Alter Servers
Grade four and up. They assist the priest at all Sunday Masses and at special liturgies. They are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to the celebration to prepare the altar and the gifts. Altar servers follow a weekly schedule.

Ministers of the Eucharist
Men and women appointed by the Pastor and commissioned after approval from the archbishop. They assist the priests in distributing communion. Ministers need to arrive 15 minutes before the mass begins. The schedule works on a monthly basis.

Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at the Sunday eucharistic celebrations. They are assigned on a monthly basis.

Liturgy Committee
The committee meets with the pastor each month to plan Eucharist and other celebrations.

Children's Liturgy Team
This team plans and presents a special program each Sunday during the ten o'clock Mass for younger children. Information and materials for the program are provided.

Ministers of Music
Parish Choir practices are held every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. The SATB choir sings at the 12:00 noon Mass.

Youth Choir practices every Saturday and sings at the 5:00pm Saturday Mass.

Children's Choir sings at 10:00 a.m. Sundays and practices after the Mass.

Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)
The ministers of hospitality assist at Sunday and special liturgies. They greet the parishioners, take up the collections and arrange the procession of the gifts. They are asked to arrive 20 minutes before the service begins.

 

Youth Ministry

  Saturday Night Youth Prayer Group
Saturday Night Youth Prayer Group is about coming closer to our Lord with the support of others. We are a small family but one that is always wanting and welcoming others to share in the love of Christ. All youth ages 14 and up are welcome to join us to share in fun faith activities and to come to a deeper understanding of our awesome God in our everyday lives. For more information please call the parish office. Email stpatsyouthgroup@hotmail.com or visit their Facebook Group " St. Patrick's Youth Group". To get a copy of the Youth Group News Letter "The Messenger" please email spygnews@hotmail.com