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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 BreakfastSunday, November 18, 2018Hosted & prepared by St. Patrick Men’s Club8:30am—12:30pm
NOVEMBER’S BREAKFAST WILL BENEFIT TRAVERSE AREA SINGLE MOMM ORGANIZATION! Traverse City’s Single Momm organization serve over 600 families annually that are tired, overwhelmed, alone, struggling in poverty, suffering from anxiety and depression and trying to hold onto a job while caring full-time for their children. The TC Single Momm organization give these mom’s strength & encouragement and a place to belong. This breakfast is being sponsored by Heritage Landscape (parishioners Gary & Liz Clous) allowing for a larger donation to this worthwhile organization. Our thanks to Gary & Liz for their continued support. 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.
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: Nov 4, Dec 2, Jan 6, Mar 3, May 5, June 2
SAFE HARBOR - NEWS UPDATEMark your calendars. St. Patrick’s Safe Harbor week is scheduled for Saturday, November 10th after 4pm until Satruday, November 17th at 8;00am. We are participating once again, with the First Congregational Church and will split up the week. Our dates for St. Patrick Parish working at the Safe Harbor Shelter are: Saturday, November 10th, Sunday, November 11th, Tuesday, November 13th, Thursday, November 15th.
This will include: Breakfast and cleanup, dinner and cleanup, hospitality, volunteers to spend the night! Good News: Safe harbor has partnered with the Goodwill to have (2) paid staff from 5:30 pm (doors open at 6:00pm), overnite at the shelter, until 8:30am the next morning. That means we’ll only need (2) volunteers for overnite (one man, one woman), AND we’ll have a “go-to person” at Safe Harbor the entire duration our volunteers are there! The next sign up for Safe Harbor Volunteers will be the weekend of October 27th and 28th following all Masses. We‘re forming a “Safe Harbor Team” at St. Pat’s. If you’d like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Joanne Willis at 943-5087. Barb Cummings from our parish has graciously offered to be the Assistant Coordinator for me. Thank you Barb.
Wishing you a Fall Season of Blessings, Joanne Willis
THE GIVING TREEThis Christmas Season St. Patrick Church is again sponsoring a special holiday project by collecting gas and grocery gift cards for low-income seniors that volunteer with the Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion Programs. These programs are part of the work done by Catholic Human Services. Each week some 60 senior volunteers visit over 1,000 older adults and children with unique needs offering them assistance, support, encouragement and compassion. You can participate in THE GIVING TREE by choosing an ornament from the tree (gift card item indicated on the back) and returning the gift card in an envelope with the ornament attached to the outside. The price range for the gifts is between $10 and $20. The Giving Tree will be available from November 10 through December 2. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to this Christmas program.
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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 $4,628. 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
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:
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 -
"LEFT TO TELL"
GTACS Music Boosters Fruit Sale after all Masses Nov 17th & 18th. Orders will be taken and delivery expected in Dec.