PRAY 101

I think we all need these words in our life! ❤️❤️

No Elementary Faith Formation classes tonight, January 16! When Troy City Schools are closed, then we are closed.

SPARK Day #5:
It was the final day of our fabulous week of service! This day is always so bittersweet but important to trust that the lessons we have taught this week will continue to resonate in these 16 amazing youth as they continue their journey closer to Jesus...
Here's what we did today! We had Karen Kemble McIntire as a witness of faith and she gave an excellent talk on her struggles of losing her dad (in the physical sense).... Then we started to get right to work on the main project of the day, which was preparing and serving a delicious lunch for the Parish staff workers. We only took a break one time and that was to say a prayer with the older teens before they embarked on their exciting Steubenville adventure! God bless Hollie Danis and all the souls accompanying her this weekend!
...... Our lunch was pretty fantastic!! We decided to use an Indian theme for our special meal to help welcome Father Michael to our warm, church family! We looked up easy recipes, decorated the undercroft, prepared all the food, and some of us even learned a few Indian dance moves to show off! :)
After serving the dessert, we surprised one of our own fantastic Sparks with a birthday song! Some of us even baked cookies and cake balls at home for the occasion!
After spending this special time with our guests, we worked hard to clean up the undercroft and restore it back to normal.... Then we went outside to conclude this magnificent week with an old-fashioned water balloon toss... the toss off course was followed by letting us all try to attack each other with these liquid-filled orbs of joy! Many of us got soaked and it was a blast!! Again, it's really a shame that such a wonderful week has to end but our journey remains ongoing! The best part is that we have a stronger bond with our fellow Sparks to help us through...

Be a SPARK!!
Saint
Patrick's
Agents
Radiating
Kindness

Spark Day #4:
It was such a busy day filled with so much wonderful service! First we made inspirational placemats for the people of the Soup Kitchen.... we delivered the placemats and did lots of chores around the kitchen. We weeded, made lots of peanut butter sandwiches, and cleaned the tables!!!
Then we came back to the undercroft and listened to a scripture reading in a Lectio Divina activity! It was so peaceful and God's holy work was all around!
... Next, we made baby blankets for Miami County Right To Life and we filled several goodie bags for the older teens who are heading off on their Steubenville retreat this weekend..... the last activity of service that we enjoyed was writing letters of encouragement to a young gentleman who is new to our parish but is currently finishing up his sentence in the local prison.... We know that everybody makes mistakes but those shortcomings do not define us as being the amazing beings of light that we were born to be! We are all descendants of Christ and therefore worthy of infinite second chances!! Always a chance to reinvent yourself!! Praise be to God!!! What a great week!!! Only one more amazing day left!!
Be a SPARK!!!
Saint
Patrick's
Agents
Radiating
Kindness

Day 3 of SPARK: another huge success!!! We were visited by Michael Ham! He's an incredible young adult in our community whose devotion to a life of goodness is a tribute for many! Some people say disabled but he is perfectly 'ABLED' in sooo many ways especially with his gift for public speaking! God gave us all unique gifts too so that we can help people! What's yours??
After that we played a rousing game of "Pop-the-balloon-tied-to-someone's ankle" Ahhh sooo fun!!!
.... Next we spent some quality time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration! So peaceful!
We enjoyed a special lunch of Little Caesar's pizza as a reward for some of our good deeds! Of course we don't serve with the desire of getting something in mind but when it happens we're eternally grateful!
We ended the day with a huge splash at the Troy Aquatic Park!! This is such an amazing week and I can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!!!

Be a SPARK!!!
Saint
Patrick's
Agents
Radiating
Kindness

Day 2 of Spark Camp was great!!! We spent the morning at a nursing home!! There is a beautiful resident who just turned 100!! We remembered her from last year's Noodle Ball game so we had to sing a birthday song and get a group pic! We played Noodle Ball and sang lots of patriotic songs with residents struggling with their memories! It was such a great day of service!
Our fun activity was a cut-throat game of bowling! Of course we're all winners with God! Can't wait for tomorrow!!

Be a SPARK!!!
Saint
Patrick's
Agents
Radiating
Kindness

It was the first day of SPARK camp!! Every summer we take a group of 6th-8th graders and make wonderful things happen in the community... Our numbers are small but they are certainly mighty!! It only takes one of us to ignite an endless ripple of love upon the world... That is our greatest mission! We strive to let Christ shine through our bodies so that other people may be inspired to act in the same ways.... Today we had a fun time getting to know each other while doing some much needed chores.... We sanitized the entire Nursery in the Undercroft and degreased the kitchen! We even made cookies to share with others!! Can't wait for more Holy works tomorrow! :)

Be a SPARK!!!
Saint
Patrick's
Agents
Radiating
Kindness

St. Patrick Church Elementary Faith Formation Garage Sale!
Sale Hours:
May 20 & 21
St. Patrick Parish Center
8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday.
All proceeds to benefit our Early Childhood and Elementary Faith Formation programs and the new certification process for our Faith Formation teachers.

Volunteers Needed!

We need your help this week with the Elementary Faith Formation garage sale.

We need your help in three ways:
1. Please save your garage sale donations for us and drop them off to the Parish Center Gym on Thursday, May 18 from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm, and/or Friday, May 19, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

2. Come help us with the garage sale. Help during any of the donation hours or the sale hours. Also, we will be working Friday from 3;00 pm til 9:00 pm putting items out on tables, plus pricing items. Children are welcome, with a parent to help. This is a great family service project!

3. Come, buy something at the sale!

Sale Hours:
May 20 & 21
St. Patrick Parish Center
8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday.

All proceeds to benefit our Early Childhood and Elementary Faith Formation programs and the new certification process for our Faith Formation teachers.

This is a wonderful way to not only do some spring cleaning, but donate to our children's programs! Who knows, you might find just what you are looking for at the sale! Questions? Call Marty Phillips, Faith Formation Coordinator 937-307-3568

Tonight First Grade Faith Formation made amazing Father Jim action figures!!! We love our priest!! Look! We even made the exclusive Lenten version that's complete with his purple vestments! (They'll be collectable no doubt because he is soon on to other ventures) May we continue to walk in the light and grow our hearts during this prayerful season and always! :)

No Elementary Faith Formation Tonight! January 10, 2017
Our policy is that if Troy City Schools are closed or cancelled,
then we are closed.

No Elementary Faith Formation
Tonight, November 22
Thanksgiving Break

Sunday Morning Joy, Joy, Joy! Preschool, Children's Liturgy, and Nursery!

Parents, here's a reminder of what we have to offer families during the 9:30 Mass at St. Patrick Church!

Each Sunday, year-round, we offer babysitting in the undercroft nursery for children 6 months and up. We have qualified adults, assisted by teens to watch your little ones while you participate in mass. Simply enter through the side undercroft ramp door, and proceed across to the nursery. You may drop your children off at 9:15 am and then pick them up right after mass.

Also, during 9:30 Mass year-round, we offer Children's Liturgy,which is for ages Kindergarten up to grade 4. Children go to mass with their families, and then are called forth by Father right after the opening prayer to be lead down to the undercroft for an age appropriate children's Liturgy of the Word. The children
are then brought back up to church in time for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Ideally, we try to bring the children back right after the offertory,but occasionally due to timing of the Mass, we will bring them in at another appropriate time, so not to disrupt the Mass.

Beginning Sunday, October 2, Pre-School Faith Formation will resume in the undercroft, which makes it easy for parents to drop off their children. We are in the rear corner of the undercroft, with a nice setting each week. Class is during the 9:30 mass. Bring you child to the undercroft before mass, and pick up after the mass. We are separate from Children's Liturgy.We use a Sunday Gospel based curriculum for the children, so they are getting the Sunday message, which is nice for family home discussion. The teacher is Mrs. Karen McIntire, who also does a great job with 1st grade on Tuesday evenings. The fees for the year are just $25.00. We will keep registration open all year, so you may sign up when you feel your child is ready. At that time, we'll prorate your fee. It's helpful if you register before you bring your child. That way we can have enough supplies. Please join us!

For questions or to register for pre-school, call or email Marty Phillips,
Elementary/Early Childhood Faith Formation Coordinator 937-307-3568 or [email protected].

2016-2017 Elementary and Preschool Faith Formation Registration

Registration for Elementary Faith Formation and Pre-school Faith Formation is available online at

http://www.stpattroy.org/Registration-2016-2017-Elementary-and-Early-Childhood-Faith-Formation

Forms are also available at the church office.

Tuesday night Elementary Faith Formation, Grade Kindergarten through Grade Six will begin on Tuesday night, September 6, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm. Parents and students attend this first night as we will have an opening Prayer Service, a parent meeting, plus students will be introduced to their teachers, as well as locate and visit their classrooms in the school and parish center. All of this takes place in the church.

Please note: Preschool Faith Formation will begin Sunday morning, October 2, during the 9:30 Mass in the undercroft.

For questions call Marty Phillips, Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator
937-307-3568

Calling All First Graders!

Just a reminder of our parish policy on receiving the Sacraments of First Communion and First Reconciliation in second grade:

Religious instructions are required one year prior to and the year of the reception of a sacrament. So, for your child to receive First Communion and First Reconciliation on time in second grade, he/she needs to be enrolled in first grade faith formation on time. Elementary Faith Formation begins Tuesday, September 2. If you have missed this deadline, please call, as we have "catch-up" options available. For more information or to register, please
contact Marty Phillips, Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator 937-307-3568.

SPARK Day #5:
Yesterday was a full day of work and a whole lot of fun!!!! The kids finished the baby blankets and delivered them to Miami County Right To Life. They prepared and served a meal to the Parish Staff! They even disposed of all the old salt and pepper in the undercroft, cleaned the containers, and filled them with fresh contents!! The end of our day was even more fun and WET!! We participated in a water balloon toss and even a little balloon fight!!! Many of us got soaked!! At the close of the day, we got a Popsicle and many starbursts!!! What an amazing week!!!

We are SO blessed by this group! This is our 6th year of working with SPARK kids and every year gets better and better! It truly feels miraculous to be able to inspire others to shine their light in the world! In today's dark times especially, we need more sparks of love and kindness!

Keep Shining!!!

S... Saint
P... Patrick's
A... Agents
R... Radiating
K... Kindness

SPARK Day #4:
Today we talked more about Catholic Social Teachings and how we should treat all of God's creation with dignity and respect!! Our project of the day was a combination of making baby blankets for Miami County Right To Life and sanitizing the entire nursery in the undercroft!! After having lunch and watching more of our Mother Teresa video, we moved our party to the pool for the remainder of the afternoon!!:) Ahhh only one more day of this great week left!!!!

Keep letting your light shine so bright! Be a SPARK!! Be the light of the world!!

S... Saint
P... Patrick's
A... Agents
R... Radiating
K... Kindness

SPARK Day #3:
We walked over to the Soup Kitchen to deliver our cookies and placemats!! We also did a lot of work to help prepare for the meals!! So many potatoes were put into bags, countless slices of bread were slathered with butter, and tons of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were made!!! It feels good to help the Kitchen in the noble mission of feeding the hungry!!When we got back to the church, we participated in some wonderful Eucharistic Adoration and just enjoyed each other's company with some games! Our day ended by watching a great video on Mother Teresa!! What a shining example of an amazing spark of kindness in the History books!!! :)

Keep aspiring to let your light shine because the world is reaping all the benefits!!

S... Saint
P... Patrick's
A... Agents
R... Radiating
K... Kindness

Day #1 of SPARK camp started on Monday!! Our agents of kindness spent the day cleaning the kitchen in the undercroft. Then they baked cookies and decorated placemats that we will soon give to the Soup Kitchen!!! It's gonna be a great week!!!! :-)

Never be afraid to let your light shine!! Be a SPARK!!!!

S... Saint
P... Patrick's
A... Agents
R... Radiating
K... Kindness

Happy Birthday, Father Jim!!! We love you!! Many blessings!

Make your appointment now!!

Our parish has selected Universal Church Directories to help us with our new church directory. Universal is widely known for top quality directories and photography.
How long has it been since your family was professionally photographed? Plan now and you will have a portrait to be proud of.
Old and new photos will be incorporated. The more people who participate the more pages we will have to show our historical pictures and our present church family and life of ministry.
Photos of history or church ministries/events should be sent to:
[email protected]
Photos submitted will be eligible for directory submission. Also, photos may be selected for our church website!
Portrait Sessions are:

Tuesday April 5th to Friday April 8th, early appointments have been filled so the time is now from 4pm until 8:30pm. Saturday 10am to 4:30pm, but sessions are being filled quickly.

Please contact Susan 937 524 2550 or email [email protected]

We’re hosting another “FUN“draiser Painting Party
April 13, 2016,
6:30 – 9:30 PM
St. Patrick Church Undercroft


Don’t miss the fun!

Mayflower Arts Center is once again coming to our undercroft for a fun and relaxing evening of creating your own unique work of art! The picture below is the painting project for the evening. Guided instruction walks you through every step of the painting process, and all materials are provided!
Just gather your friends, families, or coworkers and call at Marty Phillips 937-307-3568 to register. Upon phone registration, a check will need to be mailed into St. Patrick Church to hold your reservation.

Pre-registration is required.
Hurry, we do have a limit of 35 painters!
Mayflower Paint Parties are an FUN way to give back—
The fee is $35.00 per painter—Elementary Faith Formation will earn $15/painter for our program!
All adult "Wine & Paint" events are BYOB, beer or wine (no liquor, please)
Must be 21+ years of age to consume alcohol.

St. Patrick Church Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday - March 24th
• 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper Presentation of Holy Oils and Washing of Feet. Eucharistic Procession after Mass
& Eucharistic Adoration until Midnight in the Undercroft.
Good Friday - March 25th
• 12:00 Noon “The Seven Last Words”
• 2:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross
• 7:00 p.m. Passion of the Lord, Adoration of the Cross, Solemn Intercessions and Holy Communion.
Holy Saturday - March 26th
• *** No regular 5:00 p.m. Mass***
• 9:00 a.m. Solemn Morning Prayer followed by the Rites of Preparations for Sacraments of Initiation. (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation)
• 8:30 p.m. Solemn Easter Vigil Mass - Service of Light Blessing of Fire and Water, Sacraments of Initiation. Reception follows in Undercroft.
Easter Sunday – March 27th
• Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
in the Church

A special thank you to Lisa of the Mayflower Arts Center, Troy, Ohio, who came to teach our class!

Thanks to everyone who participated in tonight Elementary Faith Formation fund raiser! It was a great success thanks to all of you!!

Preschool Faith Formation made pumpkins this morning!! "Let me shine with the light of Jesus. Let me see the beauty all around. Never let me turn up my nose to others, And let my mouth share the Good News that I have found!"
AMEN:)

One of the BEST parts of our outstanding parish: Children's Liturgy of the Word!! Every Sunday at the 9:30 Mass!! Hope to see you there!! :-)

Just a reminder that tomorrow night, Thursday, May 28, 20015 at 7:00 PM in Church is our First Communion Pictures and blessing of Communion gifts. Please wear your First Communion clothes and bring your communion gifts you received if you'd like to get them blessed by Father Jim.

Also, immediately following there will be a reception in the undercroft. Please join us! All family members welcome! Please spread the word to all second grade parents from Faith Formation and the school!

Blessings,
Marty
937-307-3568

Dear God, May all of your children receive your love and saving grace! Thank you for bringing everyone into this world and please bless us all so that we can best perform the tasks that we were designed to do!
In Christ's Name!!

AMEN!!!!

Hello!!! It's in our name! PRAY!! ;-)

Do you want to build a (Holy) Snowman?? Come down to the Undercroft and check out the latest creations of 1st Grade Faith Formation!!!!!! :-)

Do you feel the warmth?? That is the Holy Spirit acting within you! Let it burn with love and light forever!! Amen!

Tuesday January 6, 2015....Elementary Faith Formation Cancelled tonight due to weather.

Hello ALL!!! It's been awhile!! We hope this post finds you exceptionally blessed!!!(because you are!) ... Keep praying and shining!!!!! :-)

Here it is!!!! The day that we start the new FF school year!!! (K-6) See you tonight at 6:30 in the church!!! :-)