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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:
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KID'S EASTER CHOIR!
SORRY the Kids Easter Choir and rehearsals are CANCELED due to lack of participation! Maybe next year!
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St Patrick Rosary Garden Committee 2019
Hello all you spring believers! There are still piles of snow but the calendar does say April. We will be ready whenever spring really does arrive. Our first meeting will be APRIL 16, 2019 at 7pm in the Conference Room. We normally meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month but Easter activities interfere this year. Please join us as we plan out our ideas for the St. Patrick Rosary Garden 2019. A big welcome to all young and old!
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BLOOD DRIVE AT ST PATRICK'S CHURCH
THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH 2:00-6:30PM
ST. PATRICK CHURCH SOCIAL HALL
Questions? Please contact Ruth Long @ 276-6896.
To make an appointment contact 1-866-MIBLOOD.
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WANTED!! BENEFIT BREAKFAST CO-SPONSORS!
Sunday, May 19th, St. Patrick Men’s Club will prepare and host our Annual 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 and will go to the final donation to our St. Patrick Food Pantry. Co-sponsors names will be listed in our breakfast bulletin unless you wish to remain anonymous. To join as a co-sponsor, or for further information please contact Jim Scrivener at 231-943-4929 or Al Staley at 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. -
COFFEE AND DONUTS!!
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: May 5, June 2 -
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!!
INVITING ALL PARISHIONERS TO BE PART OF
THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC PARISHThe Celebration to be held on AUGUST 4, 2019. Committees you can join are: Food and Refreshments; Set Up; Take Down and Clean Up; Entertainment; Games; Historical and Recognition; Publicity. If you are unable to attend but would like to help or have questions - contact Kathy Britten (kbritten@gtacs.org or 231-357-2430) or Barb Benson (bfbenson@charter.net or 231-357-1004). We are excited to be celebrating 35 years of making the Church that Jesus founded upon the Apostles present here in our section of Grand Traverse County. Come be a part of it!!
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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 $73,872 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
Holy Week Schedule 2019
Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration!
Weekend MassesSaturday 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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Watch EWTN During Lent!
Starting March 9/10 and throughout the Lenten season, Father Cedric Pisegna will present a TV mission on EWTN every Saturday at 11:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Fr. Cedric Pisegna, C.P. is a Passionist priest and preaches parish missions. He will also be here with us at St. Patrick’s Church July 25-28th 2020! Father Cedric also has a TV program called “Live with Passion” which airs on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) every Sunday morning at 7 am.
Please tune in! Father’s website: www.frcedric.org.
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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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First Responders!
We are working on our level of preparedness, here at the parish. It will help us if we can know how many first responders typically are in attendance at Mass. If you are a first responder, we would appreciate it if you could contact the parish office (231-943-4633).
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MY PARISH APP
Something New For Your App If you have the myParish app on your cell phone, you may notice a temporary background change for the Lent and Easter seasons. It is a beautiful background of the Holy Cross and again it is just temporary. Another feature that will be found on your app is called Lenten Reflections. It will be found under the icon called Inspire Daily. Remember there are so many features on your app and they are easy to use. No matter what kind of smart phone you own, it is easy to download if you do not already have the app. If you have any questions, please contact either Sue Korson or Sherrie Clutts at the parish office.