St. Patrick Parish News

Congratulations to the sixth grade CYO team from St. Patrick’s which recently won the Division C Championship by defeating St. Martins 57-41 in the championship game. Team members are: Michael O’Connell, Chuckie Peck, Noah Orosco, John Reilly, Danny Groeneveld, Andrew Mundy, Max Rosentahl, Jake Duerwald, Matt Aprile, Brandon Williams and Michael Shaw. The team is coached by Dennis O’Connell and Dan Williams.

Participants in our RCIA program took part in the Third Scrutiny on Sunday, March 29th, 2009. Please pray for our candidates and catechumens as they prepare to receive the Easter Sacraments.

RCIA candidates who have already been baptized participated in the Call to Continuing Conversion with Bishop Peter Libasci at St. Anne’s in Brentwood on Sunday, March 22nd, 2009. Some of our candidates are pictured here with sponsors, family members and RCIA team members.

Participants in our RCIA program participated in the Second Scrutiny during the Sunday 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 as the catacumens and candidates prepare for the Easter Vigil.

St. Patrick’s parishioner Nick Pacinello is one step closer to becoming an Eagle Scout having put countless hours in to raising funds and working hard at improving the area at the south end of our property where the soccer sheds are located. With the help of several friends, Nick cleared the area along the back fence, placed mulch and planted tall bushes. Nick also painted one of the sheds to give a uniform look with the other shed. The results are quite impressive. Congratulations to Nick, his family and friends for this admirable achievement.

Members of Something for Seniors were recently entertained by the Sentimental Journey Singers who performed a one-hour show of music and comedy. Refreshments were provided and served by students in Level 7 of our Religious Formation Program.

On St. Joseph’s Day, our Sisters of St. Joseph renewed their vows and were honored by our Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten classes. The young students received donations for good deeds they had done. With the proceeds, the children were able to present flowers and handmade cards to the Sisters. They also sang a beautiful song to them to show their appreciation for playing such an imporant role in the lives of so many children.

Members of the St. Patrick School Twirlers participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. James on March 17th, 2009

St. Patrick’s Blue Lancers Drum & Bugle Corps proudly represented our school in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Blue Lancers are always taking new members. For information, call Ed at 979-8578.

If you have been a St. Patrick’s parishioner long enough, Pat Wilson is a familiar face. An active parishioner for many years and a regular at daily Mass, Pat now resides at St. Catherine of Siena Nursing Home. On March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, her friends from the Legion of Mary brought Pat to the 12:10 PM Mass and then treated her to lunch to celebrate a very special occasion -- her 100th birthday! From all of us at St. Patrick’s, Happy Birthday!

RCIA catechumens and candidates participated in the First Scrutiny on Sunday, March 15th, 2009 as they prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation on the Easter Vigil.

St. Patrick's Parish annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance was held on Friday, March 13trh, 2009 at Flowerfields in St. James.

During the St. Patrick's Day Dance held on Friday, March 13th 2009, Sister Patricia Ann Kenney was honored for 49 years in Catholic Education.

St. Patrick’s Religious Formation program celebrated Religious Education week with special activities and hospitality after the 9 and 10:30 AM Sunday Masses on Sunday, April 8th, 2009. Pictured is some of the work posted in Canning Hall.

Holy Mother Mary Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes held a membership drive the weekend of March 8th, 2009. The Knights and Columbiettes are the force behind many of the charitable works and special events in our parish and in our community.