Father Peter Henriot, S. J. is preparing for a 40 hour trip to Africa on August 1, 2015. At the tender age of 79, he walks in the footsteps of St. Peter the Apostle. He has spent many of the last few years traveling the world fundraising for the first Jesuit secondary school in Malawi.
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There is still time to register and join the team of St. Pat’s youth and adults call to be one of the300. Through faith, fun and fellowship the300 work together to change eternity. This is one of several mission programs that Youth Group serves.
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James Connelly, Boy Scout Troop 299 member is overseeing a Community Enhancement Project to prepare space in the garden at Saint Patrick Catholic Church for a life size statue of St. Patrick— the church’s Patron to earn his Eagle Scout Badge.
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This summer catechists around the country are busy with formation events, building atria by discussion and materials making. This month, for 8 full days, a group of catechists gathered at Saint Patrick Catholic Church for Level II, Part II formation in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd with world renown formation leader Rebekah Rojcewicz.
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The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated at Saint Patrick Catholic Church annually.
Youth who are baptized into the Catholic Church, have received First Eucharist and will be sixteen years of age by June 30, 2016, are invited to register by August 30, 2015.
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In the 19 century immigrants from Ireland came to North America looking for a new start with new opportunities. They came in wave after wave to the East Coast and gradually made their way west. Along with these immigrants came wave upon wave of Catholic priests to meet their sacramental needs in their adopted land.
In more recent times a wave of Irish priests has come to the Northwest to serve the broader Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Names like Lovett and Madigan have graced the sanctuaries of many local parishes through the years. Another name, Seamus Laverty has become well known to the people of North Tacoma at Saint Patrick Catholic Church & School.
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This summer Saint Patrick Catholic Church is the site of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level II, Part II Formation led by Rebekah Rojcewicz for adults called to the ministry of the spiritual formation of children. You can help support the formation of catechists in the community.
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You might be asking what is Laudato Si? What does the encyclical letter from Pope Francis tell us? We have compiled a few statements and resources that will help you understand Laudato Si— the encyclical letter that shares how we “Care for our Common Home”.
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The Peter’s Pence Collection unites us in solidarity to the Holy See and its works of charity to those in need. Your generosity allows the Pope to respond to our suffering brothers and sisters. The purpose of the Peter’s Pence Collection is to provide the Holy Father with the financial means to respond to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. You can help!
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We have not heard from everyone in the parish. If you have not yet given to the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign, consider a gift of a $1 a day or $365, although gifts of any amount are needed and greatly appreciated! Did you know you can spread payments out until April 2016?
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