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St. Patrick Catholic Church Mission Statement:
We share the Good News of Jesus Christ through Word, Worship, and Action.
We minister to the Spiritual and Life needs of our brothers and sisters.
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Benefit Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Hosted & prepared by St. Patrick Men’s Club
8:30am—12:30pm
DECEMBER’S BREAKFAST WILL BENEFIT OUR ST. PATRICK ROSARY GARDEN. A group of volunteers from St. Patrick make up the Rosary Garden Committee who spend hours making our summer church grounds something to be proud of. Each week these workers cover areas that need planting, weeding or watering from our road sign, pantry and office area, bell tower and front and side doors to the church. Behind the church you will find more gardens, plus the beautiful ROSARY GARDEN. The Rosary Garden Committee is already meeting & planning for our summer 2019. This breakfast is being sponsored by parishioner Jeanne DeLaney making it possible for a larger donations to this project. Our thanks to Jeanne for her continued support to our breakfast & church.
Adults $6.00 Children $4.00 Family $20.00
Children under 5 FREE Additional donations are always welcome!
Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, cheese hash browns, applesauce and beverages.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT FOR EVERYONE!Friday, December 21st at 7:00PM Come experience the JOY of Christmas as the St. Patrick's music ministry fills the church with the spirit and sounds of the season with songs both old and new! You will have so much fun, a few laughs too, and when its all over, you will leave with a song in your step, joy in your heart, and an openness to Christmas and receiving the new born Jesus like never before! Come and be part of this wonderful evening!
If you would like to help with refreshments and goodies or set up and take down, please contact Sue at the office at 943-4633 and/or sign up after church on the sign up sheets in back of church! Goodie could include (cookies, deserts, cheese, crackers, ice, punch, etc..)
Gain exposure for your group/organization!Spend a morning with your family serving others!Coffee and donuts is held on the first Sunday of the month and is typically hosted by the Pastoral Council. We would like to open this up to any families or groups that would like to sponsor or host. For example, GTACS, men’s club, youth group, etc. Sponsorship cost is $150. Your group would then keep any donations collected while hosting. Or you may just host the Sunday by serving after both masses and the council will take care of the sponsorship and supplies. Call/text Jen Marsh @ 231-360-8745 for additional information or to schedule a date to host! Thank you!Available Dates: Jan 6, Mar 3, May 5, June 2 -
Reminders:
Durable Medical Equipment Loan ClosetThe Wellness Ministry is teaming up with Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) to provide a west side location for their Durable Medical Equipment Loan program. We have a variety of walkers, wheelchairs, canes, a bedside commode, tub bench, raised toilet seat, bed rails, etc, available for you to use free of charge. Parishioner, Kern Burden, will be heading up the program here at St. Pat’s. If you or someone you know are in need of medical equipment or have an item to donate to the program, contact Love INC at 231-941-5683 and leave a message. Or call Kern at 231-276-3344. Please note that all equipment must be signed out properly, so please contact Kern before taking anything from the closet.
Check out your parishes updated library!!The St. Patrick's parish library is finally complete. It has been updated and revised in its format. There is some unbelievable materials located on the bookshelves. If you see something that sparks your interest, there is no need to check books out. Just simply take them home, enjoy, learn and return!! If you would like to donate adult religious books, DVD's (please no VHS tapes) for children and/or adults, place in the plastic tote located by the coat closet. DO NOT place in the bookcases. Parents, feel free to take some children books home for your little ones and return at your convenience.
Also there is a rack in the back of the church containing books and CD's relevant and inspirational to our faith. We have just received a new shipment and invite you to check them out, they may be a perfect gift for someone you know!Books are $4.00 and CD's are $3.00
Oleson Receipts
Be sure and save your Oleson receipts as the funds from them go towards our food pantry. Please place in white drawer next to coat rack. Please keep saving!!
Direct Your Dollar With Fund DollarsFamily Fare SupermarketsWe have $17,635. in Family Fare register receipts already toward our Third Goal of $150,000. Please continue to put Family Fare receipts in the container in the hallway off the vestibule near the restrooms. Thank you!********************DIRECT YOUR LABELSFamily Fare has a new house brand of products called OUR FAMILY. For every 500 labels of Our Family products collected, we receive $25.00. These labels can be put in the second container in the vestibule near the restrooms. Thank you.
Co-Op Organic Coffee is Caffeine With A Conscience
In the parish office, we are selling Co-Op coffee. Fair Trade is good but Co-Op is better. What are the differences between Fair Trade and Co-Op coffee? Quantity per package: Fair Trade 12 oz. Co-Op 16 oz. Grower receives: Fair Trade $0.60-$1.10/pound Co-Op $1.60/pound. Benefits growers receive: Fair Trade no Benefits to growers Co-Op growers receive health insurance and retirement benefits. So stop by the parish office and buy some Co-Op organic coffee. It will make your heart and taste buds smile. You can write a check or if you pay cash, please give the exact amount for we do not keep cash in the office.
The prices are as follows: (remember you are getting 16 oz.)
100% Pure Arabica: $10.00
50% Arabica Decaf/50% Arabica: $11.00
100% Pure Robusta: $11.00 (this is the strong stuff)
50% Arabica/50% Pure Robusta: $11.00
Thank you! --Sherrie Clutts DRE
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MASS TIMES
Advent & Christmas Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses
Saturday 5:00 pm
(no Children's Liturgy)
Sunday 9:00 am and 11:00 am
(Children's Liturgy)
Holy Days
... ..see most recent bulletin or the website calendar .Weekday Masses -
Wednesday 9:00 am
Cancellations are possible - see current bulletin
Thursday 9:00 am
Friday 9:00 am
*If there is no school for Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, weekday mass is cancelled.
Sacrament of Reconcillation:
Saturdays, 3:30 pm, or by appointment with
Fr. Greg.
Immaculate Conception Parish is initiating a NEW 12:15 pm Mass Every Thursday. This Mass is for people who cannot typically make morning mass. This is the ultimate power lunch for working men and women, it is designed to easily have folks back to work (or whatever) by 1:00 pm. All Are Welcome!!
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CATHOLIC LINKS
Diocese of Gaylord http://www.dioceseofgaylord.org
CatholicCulture.org https://www.catholicculture.org
Catholic Vote:
http://www.catholicvote.org
Seminarian Education Fund
Retirement Fund for Religious -
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GTACS Shadow Day!
For students who want to experience a day at our Catholic schools - Grades 1 and up January 21 or February 18 Please pre-register with Lori Phillips, 995-8425 or lphillips@gtacs.org.