Volunteers Needed Friday, November 6

Can you believe it?  The Playground is set to be delivered in a matter of weeks and we will be trucking in dirt to fill and grade the land in preparation this weekend. 

Since bringing in the fill is a potentially messy process, we are in need of volunteers to help sweep up the entrance road after the trucks are finished for the day.  One group is needed this Friday (Nov. 6) at 4:00 p.m..  We may need another group if the deliveries go into Saturday but will share updates via email and this website. 

Please respond on-line to let us know if you think you will be able to help out on Friday.  Bring a push-broom and flat shovel if you have them.

Please pass this on to friends who would also like to help with the process over the next couple of weeks as we are sure to need much more help with everything from prep to install to cleanup, not to mention morale support and sugary treats to keep the crew going!

Thank you!!!!!  -The Playground Committee

Parishioners for Life

Parishioners for Life meetings are every 3rd Thursday in the Church (St. Bridget's room) after the 7:00 PM Mass. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Your prayers and help is needed to bring about a change for life. For more information visit our website at www.parishioners-for-life.typepad.com

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FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST COMMUNION

First Confession Preparation dates for students and their families:  January 9,23,and 30 8:00a.m.-10:00 a.m.

 First Communion Preparation dates for students and their families:  April 10,17,and 24 8:00a.m.-10:00 a.m.

CONFIRMATION 2009

Our Bishop, the Most Reverend Dale Melczek, will come to our parish on Sunday, 13 December 2009, to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation during our Noon Mass.  People who have completed our parish’s eight years of religious education at the elementary school level, or who are presently in the eight grade religious education programs,  and who will have completed several other requirements will be eligible.  We ask that you come to the parish office to pick-up the Confirmation Information hand-out and to register for preparation.  You will be writing a letter and meeting with your pastor, and we will have an information meeting about how the Sacrament is received.  Your religious formation classes are giving you an idea about how the Sacrament is lived.

 People of other ages, people who have had religious education experiences at other parishes before moving into our area, or who have not completed the usual religious education requirements may meet with Fr. Meade to discuss what they will need to be prepared for the fruitful celebration of Confirmation which may be at another time other than the Bishop’s December visit.

Youth Ministry - Scavanger Hunt

The middle school group has challenged the high school youth to a scavenger hunt on Sun. Nov. 15^th in the Porter Cove homes.  Food collected will be donated to our food pantry for Thanksgiving baskets.  Whether you are a H.S. or M.S.  teen, now is the time to come out and help your group shine.  Come on high school teens, do you really want the middle school teens to outshine you?   Be on the lookout for more details.   

Youth Ministry – November Meeting Schedule

Nov. 1, and 29^th - high school youth will meet in the Chandelier room from 5-7pm.  Come hang out with your fellow peers in a safe and friendly environment where you are involved in the planning and decision making of how our youth participate more fully in the community of St. Patrick. 

Nov. 8^th and 22^nd – middle school youth will meet in the Chandelier room from 5-7 pm.  Middle school youth are planning service projects for the holidays. Come help us plan and deliver those ideas into program and service.  This Sunday coming, a group of 15 middle school teens will attend the Grasta De event sponsored by our Diocese at Andrean HS.  

Elizabeth Ministry Service of Remembering Set for Nov 5th

During All Saints Week it is our tradition at St Patrick’s to remember & honor families touched by the loss of a child. We would like to include the name of your child in the service & program. If you wish to have your child remembered, please complete this coupon & place it in the white box in the Narthex by Tuesday, November 3rd.

Volunteer Needed

This year we are looking for a driver to take gifts to Appalachia. Gifts will be loaded on December 20th then taken to Morehead, KY on December 21st. Call Dawn at # 787-8475 or the Church Office at # 926-1282, if interested in helping!

Neighborhood Ministry Meeting

Our next Neighborhood meeting will be on Thursday, November 5^th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the teachers lounge in building #4. Neighborhood Coordinators, core groups, and all those who are interested in assisting with welcoming, outreach, or organizing a social or Home Mass in their neighborhood, please join us at our meeting.  We are looking forward to some great discussion on reaching out to welcome and care for our church community. 

For more information, call Debbie Dellumo (929-5531 

Neighborhood Breakfasts

Neighborhoods 17, 18, 19, 25 AND 26 will have breakfast snacks the second Sunday of the month, starting November 8th, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.  Please join us in the old school gym!  A $2.00 donation per family is appreciated. Call Jessica Gage @ 728-6015 for more info.