The St Patrick WOW Ministry will meet this Thursday September 28th. Due to a Convocation for all the Priests in the Diocese, there will be no 9 am Mass that day. You are still invited to have breakfast, which will start shortly after 10 am. This month we will play Bingo complete with prizes and lots of fun. It is important that if you plan to attend, please call the St. Patrick Parish Office at 231 943 4633 and RSVP by Monday, September 25th.

Save the date for the Rosary Coast to Coast on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The National Rosary Rally for 2023 will take place on the same date, at 4:00 PM, at St. Mary's of Hannah. The event aims to unite the faithful in prayer for the Church and the country, seeking hope and solace at the foot of the cross. The Holy Rosary will be recited simultaneously across the nation, and everyone is welcome to join us for the Glorious Mysteries at St. Mary's of Hannah. We encourage you to spread the word and invite others to participate. Remember, there is power in numbers, especially in spiritual battles. For more information, visit www.RosaryCoastToCoast.com.

 The Annual CCW Bazaar is Coming October 21st & 22nd, 2023.
We are in need of donations for the Silent Auction. If you would like to donate an item or a service, please call Tanya @ 231-275-7216 or Marlene @ 231-276-3294. Please let us know by October 18, 2023. If you are able to help set up booths, please join us on October 18-20, 2023.

Just A Kind Reminder . . .
As you are aware, our parish office is closed from noon to 1:00pm so the staff can enjoy their lunch time.
Just a reminder that the phones will also be turned off during this time. We also graciously request that if you posses a key to the parish office that you please refrain from using it during the staffs lunch hour. We appreciate your understanding.

 What Is Happening In the Parish

The Sanctuary Candle burns this week in memory of Joey Hedke by Mark & Laurie Mather

Thursday, September 21st
7:30am—8:30am—Confessions
9:00am—MASS Nick Bean by The Stricker Family and In Memory of Scott Gray by Ruth Long
10:00am-12:00 pm Food Pantry Open
5:30pm—Finance Meeting/Conference Room
6:00pm—Pastoral/Finance Meeting/Social Hall
Rev. Peter Eke

Friday, September 22nd
Rev. Matthew Furgiucle

Saturday, September 23rd
2:30pm—3:30pm Confessions
4:00pm—MASS In Honor of Virginia Burt on her 100th Birthday by Nancy Burt

Seminarians Sunday, September 24th Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
11:00am—MASS For the Parishioners of St. Patrick & St. Mary Hannah Rev. James Gardiner

The Sanctuary Candle burns this week in Honor of All the Parishioners of St. Patrick & St. Mary Hannah

Monday, September 25th
Rev. Donald Geyman

Tuesday, September 26th
10:00am-12:00 pm Food Pantry Open
1:00pm—-3:00pm “Scripture Coming Alive”, Featuring Revelations/Social Hall
NO MASS OR CONFESSIONS (Priest on Convocation)
Rev. Joseph Graff

Wednesday, September 27th
Rev. John Greene

Thursday, September 28th
NO MASS OR CONFESSIONS (Priest on Convocation)
10:00am-12:00 pm Food Pantry Open
10:00am —WOW Ministry Breakfast/social hall
6:00pm—Music Ministry /church
Rev. James Hayden

Friday, September 29th
Rev. Santiago Hoyumpa

Saturday, September 30th
2:30pm—3:30pm Confessions
4:00pm—MASS Keith & Sandy Barsheff by Mavis Clous
Rev. Gerard Hunko

Sunday, October 1st
11:00am—MASS Mary Schmuckal, Betty Cieslik and Shirley Basler by St Patrick CCW

Mass Times
Tuesday:4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Confession.

PASTOR: Reverend  Joe Muszkiewicz
PARISH DEACON: Rene Hoenshied
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Sherrie Clutts
PARISH SECRATARY: Sue Korson
BOOKKEEPING: Dave Basler
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Tom Zeoli
MAINTENANCE AND BUILDING/GROUNDS: Tom Buckley

PASTORAL COUNCIL CHAIR: Barb Benson
FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR: Nick Agostinelli

Office Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm.   
NOTE: Office Closed for lunch noon to 1:00pm.
Food Pantry open Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am to noon

Something New For Your App If you have the myParish app on your cell phone, you may notice a temporary background change for the Lent and Easter seasons. It is a beautiful background of the Holy Cross and again it is just temporary. Another feature that will be found on your app is called Lenten Reflections. It will be found under the icon called Inspire Daily. Remember there are so many features on your app and they are easy to use. No matter what kind of smart phone you own, it is easy to download if you do not already have the app. If you have any questions, please contact either Sue Korson or Sherrie Clutts at the parish office.

What Does It Mean To Be A Registered Parish Member vs. Unregistered From time to time we experience individuals who indicate that they are parish members but when it comes time to looking up needed information on them, we have nothing in our records. (NOTE: This scenario is true for all parishes.) Often people attend Mass at a parish for months or sometimes years, but never officially register. Being a registered parishioner also makes the process much simpler when it is time for receiving sacraments, registering for faith formation (religious education), sponsoring a sacrament recipient and even planning funerals. When a person is registered in a parish, all of their sacraments (Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage and Death) are recorded in the sacramental archive books. So why is it so important to be an actual registered member of a parish? Living in a culture that no longer supports a religious way of life, much less a Catholic Christian way of life, the local parish plays an integral role in helping to guide and support us on our journey. The parish does this through it's educational and formational programs, prayer groups, spiritual development and celebrations of the Word and Sacraments. In the Roman Catholic Church of the United States of America, members to be considered "active" parishioners must be registered in the Parish for a sufficient period of time, fulfilled the Sabbath Commandment by attending Mass faithfully on Sundays and Holy Days, and continuously support the Mission of Christ in the local Parish by preferably using the envelope system. In order to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, or Holy Matrimony you need be a registered member. To help insure this dynamic in the parish, the Church requires registration. Parish registration creates a two -fold obligation: On one hand, the pastor is obligated to serve the spiritual needs of that individual. On the other hand, the individual is obligated to support the mission and needs of the parish. If you are unsure that you are a registered member of St. Patrick’s, please contact Sue Korson at the parish office. If you aren’t, it only takes a few minutes to do so. –Sherrie Clutts DRE