ST. PATRICK’S PARISH COUNCIL
MISSION STATEMENT

2002 

As representatives of St. Patrick’s faith community, the Parish Council is called to discern and communicate through a collaborative process the needs of the community in order to empower the parish community to meet those needs.  The Parish Council’s ministry is to act in the spirit of the gospel and in the Catholic Christian tradition to continue to carry on the mission of the church.

GOALS FOR THE PARISH COUNCIL 

The goals of the Parish Council are to: 

Ø       Help to discern the needs of the parish

Ø       Help to set goals and priorities to respond to the needs

Ø       Help to discover and utilize new talent in the parish

Ø       Foster a climate of mutual support and accountability in the parish

Ø       Provide members an opportunity to share in collaborative decision making in a Christian context in the parish. 

QUALITIES OF A PARISH COUNCIL MEMBER

A Council member is: 

Ø       A participating parishioner of St. Patrick’s Parish

Ø       One who shows an interest in and ability to work with others

Ø       One who is able to commit time to attend meetings

Ø       One who shows a desire to listen, communicate, respond and articulate with parishioners and staff

INFORMATION FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL

At the Parish Town Meeting held September 2002, many people expressed a desire for more information on the various parish groups and for more social events within the parish.  In response, the Parish Council would like to offer this list of groups and clubs and some upcoming events within the Parish.  These groups and events are open to all.  More information is available at the Parish office (924-0600) and on the Parish website events page.  Check the web site also for St. Patrick School events and for other Catholic-related events outside the parish.

Parish Groups and Clubs

Book Study Series for Young Adults

Guatemalan Orphanage Committee

Helping Hands Ministry

Italian-Catholic Federation (ICF), St. James Branch #161

Meeting on third Tuesday of the month.  Call John Gallagher at 925-8942

The Annual Picnic is on July 26th at Albert Park.

Parish Choir

Rehearsals on Thursdays 7:30 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m.  E-mail Kevin McGee at SPAC_Director@attbi.com

Parish Council

Meetings bi-monthly as scheduled - Call Susan Gilardi at 924-1793

Renew Groups

Several Renew Groups meet at various times.

Spirit Quest Teen Groups

Small groups of teens meet regularly to prepare for Confirmation.  For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 924-0600

St. Patrick's Ecumenical Alliance for Social Justice

Meeting on third Monday of the month - Call Hank Cavalier at 924-9272

St. Patrick's Men's Club

Meets every other month, on third Thursday - Call Pat Bechelli at 927-4038

St. Patrick's Thrift Shop Volunteers

For information, call Barbara Beal at 924-2247

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Women's Lectio Divina Prayer Group

Meet every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Call Michelle Doty at 924-5211

For more information on upcoming events and programs read the Parish Bulletin or check the Events page on the Parish Website.