Ministries & Organizations

Boys grades 5^th through 12^th assist the priest in the celebration of Mass and other liturgical functions.

HIGH SCHOOL HEAD SERVERS: Front Row L to R: Michael Schoen, Ethan Benge, Michael LeChard, Christian Amland, James Teaford, Ryan Buoni, Matt Taylor, James Conway, Sean Newman. Back Row L to R: Gerritt Carstensen, Andrew Fernandez, Joachim Bean, Tim Vines, Lucas Bean, Seth Benge, Justin Hayes, Michael Hoy, Peter Fernandez

ACOLYTES: Front Row L to R: Theodore Madrid, Shane Gerrity, Matthew Speicher, Christopher Schoen, Jacob Conway, Joel Moehrman, Mark Thiel, Patrick McNamara, William Green, Jude Carstensen, Jared Moehrman. Middle Row L to R: Jude Carstensen, Ryan Buoni, John Thiel, Brendan McNamara, Patrick Conway, Timothy Hayes, Miguel Pedrozo, Ian Williams, Conor Gerrity, Tyler Carter, Mason Clutter. Back Row L to R: Jonathan Hoy, Augustine Madrid, Stuart Hudelson, Samuel Konopka, Edward Hueckel, Gregory Speicher, Augustine Pedrozo, Luke Williams, Noah Hughes, Joseph Schoen, Michael Melliere

CHORUS ANGELORUM: Under the direction of Mrs. Barbara Magree, the children’s choir of St. Patrick Church are educated in the beauty of sacred music. The children sing at Christmas, First Holy Communion, and other liturgical times throughout the year.

For all children, P-K through High School, who may not receive religious education in schools, and for children whose parents choose CCD as an additional program to parochial schools. CCD meets on Sunday morning from 10:15-11:30 a.m. The CCD Program also offers the Rites of Christian Initiation for Children (R.C.I.C.) for those children who have missed sacramental preparation.

Sister Leonarda Zielinkska, O.P. is in charge of the youth program.

This Group is for married and single members of our parish who are 21 - 35.

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The Friar Crier is on hiatus but you can enjoy previous editions below!

Knights of Columbus Council 11207 was instituted on November, 14, 1993. We are a Catholic, family, fraternal, service organization dedicated to Charity, unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. The Knights of Columbus was founded by Fr. Michael J. McGivney in 1882 in New Haven, Connecticut. His purpose was to help Catholic men remain steadfast in their faith and to help their widows and children through an insurance program.

Meeting Schedule

Our business meetings are the first Tuesday of the month @ 7:00pm on the second floor of the St. Patrick Social Hall.

For more information about the Knights and how to join, see their website at: www.kofc11207.org

LITTLE MARGARET'S CHARITY: The Charitable outreach of St. Patrick Parish with emphasis on financial assistance in emergency situations to parishioners, the homeless and hungry, and support to pro-life organizations and activities. Pictured L to R: Tom Johnson, Doug Smith, Fr. Michael Mary Dosch, O.P., Br. Paul Kennedy, O.P., Russ Keller, Trevor Wolf, Pamela Berube.

For more information: See their website

An opportunity for women to make friends while developing basic sewing, smocking, knitting, quilting and crocheting skills. In addition to sewing for families and home, the group participates in charitable works such as Project Linus, Wee Care Gowns, Newborns in Need, pregnancy distress centers, etc. L to R: Judy Leddy, Eunice Hayes, Mary Hammitt, Cheryl Cropp, Marie Neff

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE: Strives to strengthen the families within St. Patrick Parish through ministry aimed at building the Domestic Church.

Back Row L to R: Fr. Peter Fegan, O.P, Nikki Dzikowski, Chris Hughes, Jenny Hughes, Marian Hyden, Dania Nixon, Steve Pasternack Rose Pasternack, Teri Gilmore

Front Row L to R: Maria Biros, Holly Deliduka, Jim Maholm, Tiffany Maholm, Karen Gerrity, Cindy Lane, Patty Green, Roxy Rubinic, Krista Valin, Nancy Madrid

ST. PATRICK PARISH CHOIR: Under the direction of Ms. Kathleen Tully, the Parish Director of Music, the mixed choir sings two Sundays per month, and on other special occasions.  Pictured L to R: Row 1: Cheryl Dowdell, Marlene Shea, Becky Mentzer, Margaret Ritzenthaler, Patricia Grondin, Doris Bozzi, Amelia Ritzenthaler, Kathleen Tully.  Row 2: Kim Caswell, Rose Brown, Theresa Magree, Elaine Melliere, Lucy Ritzenthaler, Tricia Hunter, Nancy Flynn. Row 3: Ted Mack, Robert McGonigle, Mike O’Keefe, Michael O’Keefe, IV, Cary Biros, Patrick Kinnell, Ed Hamilton. Row 4: Jim Flynn, Mark Higdon, Nathaniel Dowdell, Arvin Gallanosa, Doug Smith, Phil Kilanowski

The Pastoral Council is composed of a maximum of twelve parishioners who serve three-year terms. They are a consultative group that serves as a vehicle of pastoral advice, dialogue and communication with the pastor, parish staff, parishioners and the various organizations of the parish. The Council meets once a month from September to June. To have an item placed on the agenda, please call the parish secretary who will put you in contact with the Pastoral Council Chairperson.

Current Members

• James Atkinson (Home Outreach Chair)
• Joseph Conway (Social Events Co-Chair)
• Susan Farrell (Social Concerns Chair)
• Gerry Fornes (Maintenance Chair)
• Patty Grondin (Education Chair)
• Carl Konopka (Social Events Co-Chair)
• Cindy Lane (Chairman)
• Judy Leddy (Jubilee Committee Co-Chair)
• Stephen Maratea (Secretary)
• Lou Matt (Jubilee Committee Co-Chair)
• Robert McGonigle (Worship Committee Chair)
• Roman Pallone (Vice Chairman)
• Steve Pasternack (Bereavement Chair)
• Christopher Platek (Social Events Co-Chair)

Coordinates parish activities and outreach relating to the promotion of the sanctity of all human life. They have a regular gathering on the third Saturday of each month, following the 3^rd Friday All Night Eucharistic Adoration Vigil for Life. Following the 7:00 a.m. Saturday Mass, the rosary is prayed at a nearby abortion clinic and coffee and donuts at St. Patrick Church. Pictured above is the group that gathered on Oct. 18, 2008 in Patrick Hall following the October activities.

Volunteers for the Saturday evening and Sunday Masses who assist in the seating of people, in taking up the collection, and inviting participation by those who bring up offertory gifts. L to R: Jim McGruder, Kim Renouf, John Holt, Bob Fenlon, Mike O’Keefe, John Murphy, David Benton, John Brandt, Robert Lane, Bill Leddy, Harry Wellnitz, Nick Wiggins, Norman Clements

Devoted to the general welfare of St. Patrick Parish, fostering a friendly spirit among the members of the parish. Open to all women who attend St. Patrick’s. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Front Row L to R: Pat Issenmann, Sue Kost, Grace Harman, Nancy Shivley. Back Row L to R: Rose Murnane, Mary Birch, Marlene Clements, Mary Ann McCarrick, Mary Cantwell, Bernadine Bauman.