SIGNUP DEADLINE FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS JULY 4 

Kindergarten through grade 6 students are invited to participate in this year's evening program. Visit our VBS page for more information or  view/print the flyer. Sign up online here BY JULY 4.

We need adult, junior high, and high school volunteers as well as food donations. You may volunteer during the registration process or by contacting Tracey at tryanwiering@saintpatrickcf.org.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PRESCHOOL-GR 12

Registration is now open for fall 2018. We look forward to having your child join us at our first class on September 19, 2018. Take advantage of Early Bird Registration at a lower cost!   Program details

PADDY PEDAL AND PICNIC, SUNDAY, JULY 15, 1-3 PM

Save the date for our 2nd annual Paddy Pedal! Ride with us from the Parish Office parking lot at 1 PM or meet us at George Wyth State Park Lodge. Hot dogs, chips, dessert, and beverages provided by the Parish Life Committee. Click here for map

INTERESTED IN BUILDING A HABITAT HOUSE?

The Social Justice Committee is looking for volunteers to form a Saint Patrick Habitat for Humanity construction group. Contact Frank Walter if interested frankwalter@cfu.net or 319-230-6769.

MESSAGE FROM THE NEXT STEP COMMITTEE

The Next Step Committee thanks everyone who has helped support our church and school upgrades. Check our Next Step page under the "About Us" tab to read their update on the project including a summary of the construction and the positive impact on our church membership and school enrollment and the wealth of new offerings for parishioners, students, and outreach. To extend your pledge or to make a pledge or donation, contact Regena Huffman in the Parish Office.

CHARITABLE GIVING AND THE NEW TAX LAWS

Our reason for giving hasn’t changed! Rather than giving in order to save on tax, we give to a cause, to a mission, in the name of Christian charity. Certain individuals and families might end up saving some tax under the new law. Perhaps those who do will think to donate a portion of those savings through charitable giving. Read more from the Archdiocese

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NOW REGISTERING FOR FALL 2018

• ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL   Kindergarten–Grade 8 
• CLOVER PATCH PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE   Ages 3-5
• COLUMBUS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL   Grades 9-12

       Recent media articles about our schools:

• St. Patrick Catholic School named Iowa's first Catholic Leader in Me Lighthouse School.  Read more in the Courier
• Kindergartners learn through valuable play time at St. Patrick.  Read cover story in The Witness

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you are approached before or after Mass by anyone asking for financial assistance, please do not comply. Out of concern for your safety, we request you do not give cash to any stranger who approaches you, rather, encourage them to come to the parish office on Monday morning at 9:00 am to visit with Jackie, our Outreach Coordinator. She has had training to determine the best avenues of assistance available.

DOWNLOAD OUR APPS TODAY 

Instant Church Directory allows you to access our secure, online membership directory. Learn more about downloading the app, uploading a photo, or accessing the directory online via the web.   

The Saint Patrick Mobile App provides easy access to the calendar, bulletins, readings, prayers, online giving/payment system, and more. Opt in for notifications for the General Parish, Faith Formation, Young Adult Ministry, Catholic Daughters, and other groups. Android users text stpatrickcc2 to 55588 or click here to download. iPhone users text stpatrickcc1 to 555888 or click here.