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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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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 -
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GTACS News
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August 31Choose the CASH or ONE of the CARS! See details attached.
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July 15The Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools are hiring an individual to serve as its Safety and Security Officer.
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Pantry Sunday! Next Weekend, September 29th & 30thItems needed for our pantry: Macaroni & Cheese, Baking Mix, Syrup, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Crackers, Stew, Soups, Canned Fruit, Laundry Detergent (smaller jugs or pods), Toliet Paper, Feminine Hygiene & Hygiene Products, Kleenex, Paper Towels. You can bring your nonperishable goods to church on that weekend, leaving your items alongside the St. Patrick statue. We also accept monetary offerings. Thank you St. Patrick Parishioners!
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISHDo you long for a renewal or added spark in your faith life? Have you ever felt alone at Church? Look no further because CRHP is here, and it is for everyone! Christ Renews His Parish, also know n as “Chirp”, offers a genuine encounter with God; an experience of welcome and authentic love for Christ. 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. From those who feel like they have little faith to those who have a deep faith life, all leave with a new or renewed hope and joy of the Holy Spirit. FREE CRHP retreats are offered twice a year separately for men and for women Registration officially opens on July 21st:
Women's Weekend: September 29-30, 2018
Women’s Online Registration: www.tccrhp-women.eventbrite.com
Register in-person or online. 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. We pray that you will be open to the Holy Spirit's call to experience a CRHP weekend.
The Wellness Ministry Invites you to....
The Grawn Area Rural Health Fair!!!Held at St. Patrick Church!!
Satuday, September 29th from 1pm to 4pm!
See the Sept 3rd bulletin for the opportunities that will be available!
LOOKING FOR FALL ITEMS!!!The Art and Environmental committee will be decorating the chuch for Fall on Saturday, October 6th at 1:00pm. We would love to have fresh items from your gardens: mums, sunflowers, gourds, pumpkins, and any other items you may think we could use! Please call Laurie at 231-342-0206
Are you signed up for the CROP WALK?This year’s walk is October 14th. Enjoy the fall weather; unite with area church goers; and help raise money to feed local families and assist disaster victims and refugees in the U.S. and around the world. If you cannot walk the whole 6 miles, consider walking the first loop around the Civic Center. All efforts are welcomed and appreciated! Visit the CROP table today.
CCW FALL BAZAAR Saturday, Oct 20th & Sunday, Oct 21stJewelry, scarves and purses for the Jewelry booth.WANTED ITEMS:Please contact Julie Lamie @231-421-3946.Please place items in tote by St. Patrick statue.
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 sign up for Safe Harbor Volunteers will be the weekends of October 21st & 22nd, and 27th & 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
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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 $123,884.00 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