LENT AT ST. PATRICK
DOING GOOD TOGETHER
Sunday, April 7, 10:30 AM–Noon Stop by the gym before or after Mass. Visit stations to do service work together! Activities are suitable for children and adults. Brought to you by the Parish Life Committee with the help of Catholic Daughters, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry, and St. Patrick Catholic School Student Council.
WEEKLY DURING LENT
KC Friday Fish Fries March 8–April 12 5-7 PM, Gym (adults $10, kids $5, under 5 free)
Adoration & Reconciliation Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 PM (except Holy Thursday)
Stations of the Cross Fridays, 5:15 PM, Church (April 19 is in Gym)
HOLY WEEK
Wed, April 17 Living Stations of the Cross 6:30-7:30 PM, Gym
Thur, April 18 Holy Thursday Mass 7-8 PM, Church followed by Adoration, 8-10 PM, Chapel
Fri, April 19 Good Friday Passion of the Lord 5:15-6:15 PM, Church
Fri, April 19 Good Friday Living Stations of the Cross 6:30-7:30 PM, Gym
Sat, April 20 KC Egg Hunt 1 PM, Martinson Ranch
Sat, April 20 Easter Vigil Mass 8-9:30 PM, Church
Sun, April 21 Easter Masses in Church 7, 8:30, 10. and 11:30 AM
Lenten reflection booklets are available in the Parish Office, Atrium, and Narthex. Pick one up and enrich your prayer time! Take a few minutes to read a short Scripture passage and a reflection for each day of Lent.
SHARE YOUR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE!
The Time and Talent Survey has been sent by email and postal mail to all parish families, age 16 and older. Prayerfully consider how you can use your talents in our parish. Remember, many hands make light work!
New this year to expedite the annual Planned Financial Support Form, we now have a “fillable” PDF attachment. We appreciate an updated form completed each year for our budgeting process. Please fill this out, save it to your computer, and return it in one of these ways:
- Attach it to an email
- Print the form, put it in an envelope marked “Bookkeeper,” and drop it in the collection basket or the mail.
WE HOPE TO RECEIVE ALL SURVEYS BY APRIL 8. If you have not received your survey, please contact the parish office at (319) 266-3523.
Give Your Child the Gift of Catholic Education
St. Patrick Catholic School is offering a Drop-In Tour Day on Friday, March 29, from 9-11:30 AM. Enter at 615 Washington to learn more about our K-8 program. Let us answer your questions and show you around a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. You can feel the difference when you walk the halls! Faith, academic excellence, and a welcoming community—it's all right here at St. Patrick!
Catholic schools are now enrolling for fall. Tuition assistance is available to qualifying K-12 families. Clover Patch Preschool St. Patrick K-8 Columbus High School
Rollover into Tax Savings in 2019
Don't need all of your 2019 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)?
Consider an IRA Rollover Gift! You may direct your gift or portions of it to the parish, school's Annual Appeal, capital campaign, Fall Festival, and more. Let us know what you would like to do with it.
If you are 70 ½ or older with an IRA, you are required to start taking a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). You have to take the distribution whether you need the money for living expenses or not. If you don’t need those proceeds to make financial ends meet, did you know you can gift those proceeds directly to Saint Patrick Parish or St. Patrick Catholic School?
By doing so you pay no income tax on the RMD. More importantly, by doing so you help continue the important spiritual work our parish or school strives to do each and every day. It is important to first of all contact your IRA administrator or Regena in the Parish Office to see how you can roll over into tax savings while helping support our spiritual mission. A specific process and certain forms must be used, and they can help you through the simple steps.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Our new Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Faith Formation program encourages preschool and kindergarten age students to learn about the Mass and scripture in a hands-on environment. Explore the idea of becoming a catechist or assistant by reading about the program here. For more information, contact Sarah Burke, our new CGS Coordinator, at sburke@saintpatrickcf.org.
NEXT STEP 2020 CAMPAIGN
It's not too late to join in!
Our initial pledge period is over, but we still need your help to pay off our remaining balance. Please contact Regena Huffman in the Parish Office or use a pledge sheet. Thank you for supporting our parish and the renovations and additions which position us to continue our rich tradition of worship, service, faith formation, and Catholic education. Read about our project and its benefits
Other Events
23rd Annual Catholic Men's Conference March 16 flyer
Critical Choices Workshop Tuesday, April 2. 1-3 PM in the Commons
This workshop, hosted in connection with the Waterloo Catholic parishes and Cedar Valley Hospice, examines the importance of Advance Medical Directives and helps participants consider the type of personal, spiritual and medical care they wish to receive if they are seriously ill and unable to speak for themselves. Appropriate for individuals or couples of any age. No fee. Pre-registration required. Information and registration at 319-233-0498 or online.
Columbus Alumni Weekend & Ultimate Auction
It's the 30th Anniversary of the Ultimate Auction as well as the 60th anniversary of Columbus Catholic High School April 5-6. The weekend will begin with a community Mass and alumni social on Friday night, April 5. Saturday, April 6, will include a breakfast, school tours, and finally, the Ultimate Auction in the Columbus Catholic High School Gymnasium. Buy your tickets online today!
Essential Elements for a Strong Catholic Marriage April 27 flyer
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.
Mass Times
Sunday 7:30 AM
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
See the Bulletin for weekday Mass times.
RECONCILIATION: 3:45 PM Saturday
(also by appointment)
ADORATION AND RECONCILIATION:
5:30-6:30 PM third Thursday of the month
(weekly during Lent)
Office Hours
705 Main Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Parish Office 319-266-3523
Faith Formation 319--277-3036
PS-Gr 6 ext 18
Gr. 7-12 ext 36
St. Patrick School K-Gr 8 319-277-6781
Clover Patch Preschool 319-277-6781
Columbus High School 319-233-3358
Links
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DIRECTIONS: Church parking is available in our Main Street lots and on neighboring streets.
- Parish Office/Commons: 705 Main Map of the building
- Church entrance: 8th & Washington (or enter from parking lots to use elevator)
- Dutcher Gym entrances: 7th & Washington and the parking lots
- St. Patrick K-8 School: 615 Washington
- Clover Patch Preschool: 802 Main
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