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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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“So You’re Thinking about a Retreat?”Jesuit Friends and Alumni of Grand Traverse invite you to join us for our spring event, Tuesday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m. in Centennial Hall at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Our guest speaker, Fr. Leo Cachat, SJ of Manresa Retreat House will discuss types of retreats and describe the Ignatian tradition and vision for retreats rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The event is free with coffee and dessert provided. Register online at http://www.Jesuitsmidwest.org/JFANGTSpring2018. Questions? Contact Cathy Schmitt at cdschmitt@mac.com or 248-540-8157.
WANTED!!!! BENEFIT BREAKFAST CO-SPONSORSSUNDAY, May 20th, St Patrick Men’s Club will prepare and host our Annual May Benefit Breakfast honoring ALL MOTHERS. Mom’s will eat FREE! We invite parishioners to become co-sponsors for this event. Cost of co-sponsorship is a minimum of $100 & will go to the final donation to our St. Patrick Food Pantry. Co-sponsors names will be listed on our breakfast bulletin unless you wish to remain anonymous. To join as a co-sponsor, or for further information, please contact Jim Scrivener @ 231-943-4929 or Al Staley @231-640-2380. Deadline to become a cosponsor is April 28th. Thank you for your consideration of this request.All mom’s are invited to register for 1 of 3 “Buddy Boxes”.Drawing to be after the noon breakfast.
33 Days To Morning GloryThe Totus Tuus Marian Devtional ministry is inviting you to participate in the 33 Days To Morning Glory book by Father Gaitley. Many of you are already familiar with his other truly inspiring books: 33 Days to a Merciful Love and Consoling The Heart of Jesus. Even if you have already completed the 33 Days To Morning Glory book, you are still invited to be part of this discussion group. Dates of sessions: Wednesday's May 23rd, May 30th, June 6th, June 13th, June 20th. This book is a five week program. Time of sessions: 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Location: Day Chapel Materials needed: 33 Days To Morning Glory book. I do have some books in my office to sell for $7.00 per book. You can purchase your copy of this book at the parish office and please make the check out to St. Patrick Catholic Church. If you are interested in participating, I ask that you please make a commitment in being able to attend all of the five sessions. Any questions, please contact Sherrie Clutts at the parish office or email her at sclutts@stpatricktc.org.
4th Annual Newsomers Potluck!
Saturday, April 28, 2018 6:00pm, St. Patrick Social Hall
NEWCOMERS BANQUET! All are welcome!All Parishioners, please sign up in the vestibule to bring a dish to pass and come and welcome our newest parishioners! Any questions, please contact Sue Korson in the parish office at 231-943-4633.
OLD ENGINE SHOW—SAVE THE DATES!It’s that time to start thinking about this year’s Old Engine Show. Here are some important dates to add to your calendar: Kick Off Potluck Dinner will be June 20th. Food Prep at St. Pat’s will be Monday, August 13th. The Show dates will be Thursday August 16th—19th. More information to follow! -
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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 $41,244.00 in Family Fare register receipts already toward our Second 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 http://www.catholicculture.org
Catholic Vote:
http://www.catholicvote.org
Seminarian Education Fund
Retirement Fund for Religious -
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GTACS News
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March 6Last 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.
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January 2Thanks 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.
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