“Our ongoing Parish Strategic Planning process has brought to our attention the need to develop strategies to attract and retain new parishioners. We can no longer rely on cultural Catholicism and successive generations to fill our pews. Making people feel welcome is the key to drawing in new parish families,” says Kevin Lovejoy, Pastoral Coordinator for Saint Patrick Catholic Church.
Learn MoreVBS 2016 was attended by 105 children in Kindergarten to 5th grade from 5 different parishes. 57 youth volunteers in grades 6 – 12 served in the program. 21 adult staff assisted in a direct, hands on way either teaching or leading a station from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M., June 27 – July 1.
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Learn MoreSaint Patrick Catholic Church gratefully thanks the following parishioners for their commitment to being good stewards by pledging to the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal.
Learn MoreHundreds gathered at Saint Patrick Catholic Church on June 25, 2016 to farewell Mary Randall at the 5:30 P.M. Vigil Mass celebrated by Father Tom Lamanna, S.J.
Learn MoreThe Senior Ministry collaborated with the Health Ministry to create a day-long adventure.
Learn More“The atrium year was a most blessed one, said Kim Ward, Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation. She noted, “we are thankful for the dear families, for the dedication they show by faithfully bringing their children to every session and we are thankful for the dear catechists, for preparing each week to present the Gospel to the children and to pray with them.”
Learn MoreJoin us as we honor Mary Randall on June 25, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. immediately after 5:30 P.M. Mass in the Courtyard with a picnic-style dinner to celebrate her retirement.
Learn MoreAt a recent meeting of the Pierce County Deanery Council, the Pastors of the Deanery entered into a partnership with Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity to fund, build, and dedicate a house to Pope Francis in honor of his Jubilee Year of Mercy. This commitment provides every Catholic in the county with an opportunity to participate as their abilities and time permits.
Learn MoreBeginning on June 6, 2016, a weekly email from the Seattle Archdiocese with a listing of Young Adult events and programs can be coming to your inbox and to the inboxes of hundreds of young adults in Western Washington! The newsletter is called The Weekly Scroll.
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