Fr. Michael Tarigopula
Parochial Administrator
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September 30, 2016
Fr. Michael and I couldn’t be more pleased with the start to this year’s religious education program. The kids are eager to learn and are participating in fantastic discussions. We’ve also got a solid and dedicated team of catechists. Things are really looking good!
What’s Coming Up:
October 5 @ 5:30 pm Children’s choir practice in the church. Please contact Tammy Nordman with questions at music@st-patrick-parish.com
October 8 @ 10:30 am. The feast day of St. Francis of Assisi is on October 4th. In memory of St. Francis’ love for animals, Fr. Michael will be blessing all of our pets on Saturday, October 8. You can bring your dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, turtles, etc., to St. Patrick’s parish at 10:30 am on the 8th for a blessing.
October 19 @ 11:15- Family Program get together in Parish Office. Bring: textbooks and snack/lunch
October 26- No religious education classesOctober 27- All day religious education pilgrimage to Shrine of our Lady of Guadeloupe in La Crosse. Depart from St. Patrick’s at 8:00 and return at 5:30. We will need a few chaperones. Click here to see the attached attached itinery.
October 30- No confirmation class
November 5- All Saints party and potluck after 5:00 Mass. Come dressed as a saint! This is a great opportunity for confirmation students to collect some service hours.
November 9- Reboot! Live! A fantastic speaker opportunity will be hosted at St. Dennis Parish for adolescents, teens and parents. From the website: “Rediscover God and rediscover the life you were made for with internationally renowned speaker and author, Chris Stefanick, and Catholic recording artist, Jon Niven. Reboot! Live! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience for all (ages 12 and up), of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life, from prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health and more!” Chis Stefanick co-authored the program we use at St. Patrick’s for confirmation (Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation). Please note: attendance at this event will count as class attendance J Our parish office has some tickets available for purchase. You can also purchase tickets online and see a video clip at the link below.
November/December- TENTATIVE: Christmas play practices will be held late afternoons on Sunday November 20, 27, December 4 and 11. The program will be held on Sunday December 18 at 11:30. All parishioners in grades K-8 are invited to participate. Confirmation students could accumulate service hours by assisting with rehearsals and the performance.