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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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EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PANTRY POSTINGSJust a friendly reminder that NEXT WEEKEND, JULY 29th & 30th is “Pantry Sunday.” Items needed for our pantry: Laundry Detergent ((smaller jugs or pods), Toilet Paper, Feminine Hygiene Products, Syrup, Crackers, Baking Mix, Pancake Mix, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Beef Stew or Canned Ravioli. Perishable food donations will be accepted during parish office hours. Food Safety Regulations do not allow us to accept homemade canned or preserved items. God Bless You!
A Christ Renews His Parish (fondly known as “Chirp”) retreat is an opportunity for parishioners to begin a personal faith journey. A CRHP retreat requires nothing from you but your willingness to grow in faith, to take some quiet time with God, and to be served. You will only be asked to listen, not to speak or witness to the group during the weekend; the hosting team members do that! The men and women who have experienced a weekend are amazed at how surprisingly different and refreshing this event is.
Men's Weekend: September 23-24, 2017 Men’s Online Registration: www.tccrhpmen.evenbrite.com
Women's Weekend: October 7-8, 2017 Women’s Online Registration: www.tccrhpwomen.evenbrite.com
Registration for the CRHP retreats begins after all Masses Sat., July 29 and Sun., July 30, in-person or online. You may email christrenewstc@gmail.com or call 231-620-6632 with questions or to request a registration form. We are unable to accept registration at the door. Please consider attending this spirit-awakening opportunity that brings together members of all five Traverse City Catholic parishes! We pray that you will be open to the Holy Spirit's call to experience a CRHP weekend.God Bless,The Men and Women of TC CRHP
Catechists Are Needed forChildren’s Liturgy of the Word!
This glorious and rewarding ministry that promotes ed ucating our children about our Catholic faith is in need of two catechists for the 11:00am Mass.*You are scheduled to catechize the children every 4 or 6 weeks.*Materials and training are provided*Diocesan requirements: Background check and complete the online 60 minute session, VIRTUS.
Please call Karen Hatch at 935-1734 if you are interested and would like to find out more about this
ministry.
50th Old Engine Show UpdateThis year’s Old Engine Show is fast approaching. The show dates are August 16th thought August 20th. The Men’s Club will be cleaning the booth on Tuesday, August 8th at 6:00pm and can use your help. Food prep for the show will take place at St. Pat’s on Monday, August 14th at 10:00am. If you would like to volunteer to work at the show, sign up sheets will be available after all Masses on July 29/30, August 5/6 and August 12/13. Please be generous with your time. If you have any questions, please call Tom Zeoli at 231-421-1658.
SUMMER MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY!!Our music ministry is open to everyone throughout the summer months, and especially those who are popping in while on vacation who can sing or play an instrument! We would love to have you join us! There are no formal weekly rehearsals in the summer, but welcome you to come before Mass as we go through the music and prepare for our great summer Liturgies! We will keep the music simple, meaningful, upbeat, familiar, and quickly make you feel like part of the St. Patrick family! We look forward to meeting you soon! Join us! Any Questions?
Call Laurie Plichta (Director of Liturgical Music) at 231-342-0206.
Adoration ChapelOn this feast of corpus Christi as we honor the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, just a reminder that He is waiting 24/7 for your visit at our Adoration Chapel downtown at St. Francis Church. Adorers are urgently needed during the nighttime hours and welcome anytime. Sign up on the table in the vestibule.Jesus is Waiting for You!Contact: Pat Gallagher @ 231-828-2441 or Carmen Reid @231-943-8712
CCW IS PREPARING FOR THEIR JAM SALE AND FALL BAZAAR!!
Every year the St. Patrick CCW makes homemade jams for our bazaar and jam sales. We also process fruits & veggies such as peaches, pickles, beets, beans , etc and more depending on what our wonderful parishioners donate to us. Our success depends largely on our donations received!
ITEMS NEEDED: sugar, pectin, fruits, veggies, canning jars (especially 1/2 pints & pints), lids & rings.
We use an average of at least 100 boxes of pectin and 400-500 lbs of sugar. With your continued support, we will once again be very successful! Please leave your donations in the kitchen “MARKED” CCW. Any questions, please call Susan Glass @ 231-342-8465 or 231-275-2575. Thank You! -
Reminders:
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
St. Patick's Baby Pantry News
Did you even know that St. Patrick has a Baby Pantry? Well we do! The little white dresser is located in the church vestibule by the restrooms. If you are in need of any baby clothing, just open the drawers and take what you need. We want to help parish members who need help with their little ones. This project is sponsored by the CCW (Council of Christian Women). Sizes and items are targeted for infants but occasionally we do get bigger sizes. Just take a look and see what we have in the dresser. Donations can also be made to our Baby Pantry and deposited at the white dresser. We collect diapers, baby wipes, blankets, sheets and baby clothes (please no food or nursing supplies). Thank you for supporting this project.
Direct Your Dollar With Fund Dollars
We have $69,037 in Family Fare register receipts already toward our goal of $150,000 Please continue to put Family Fare receipts in the container in the hallway off of the vestibule near the restrooms. Thank you!
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MASS TIMES
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 - Cancellations are possible - see current bulletin
Wednesday 9:00 am
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:
Thursdays, 11:00am with Fr. Tony Cureton
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 http://www.catholicculture.org
Catholic Vote:
http://www.catholicvote.org
Seminarian Education Fund!!
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Capital Campaign Info
GTACS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SURPASSES $10 MILLION MARK
Thanks to generous support, our Catholic schools' capital campaign recently passed the $10 million mark and is well on the way to the $12 million needed for a new elementary school at Immaculate Conception. One donor's recent "challenge" gift inspired more than $200,000 in donations! If you wish to make a unique gift that can inspire others, please contact Wayne Mueller at 231-995-8428 or wmueller@gtacs.org or visit www.gtacs.org/giving. Thank you!
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TOM'S FOOD MARKETS SCRIP FUNDS
ADD UP FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLSLast year, Tom's Food Markets retired the Tomorrow Fund and joined the scrip program as a new way of contributing to our area non-profit organizations. Tom's also increased its contribution from 1% to 4%. When you purchase a Tom's gift card through the scrip program, Tom's will contribute 4% of the total purchase amount to our parish Catholic schools. Don't forget to use the scrip program for your Tom's grocery shopping. Thank you!
Get started by contacting the GTACS scrip program at (231) 932-4848 or trip@gtacs.org.
Thank you for your generous support of this program.