The Parish Office will be open 9 AM-5 PM Monday–Friday, starting July 13. Masks are required for entry. Call or email staff if you are not comfortable coming in.

Mass from the gym is available online at 10 AM on Sunday mornings. We are recording Saturday evening Mass and posting it for those who want to STAY HOME & STAY SAFE. You also have the option to watch later at your preferred time. 

Watch the July 11/12 Mass on YouTube  

Watch the July 4/5 Mass on Facebook 

Do you remember Father Jim Secora? St. Cecilia Catholic Community, Ames, is gathering virtually with Father Jim at 10 AM on Sunday, July 12, for the final Mass he will celebrate as their pastor. Join in via YouTube for the presentation and Mass. You may send a card or note to Rev. James L. Secora, 3900 Fletcher Blvd., Ames, Iowa 50010.

WEEKEND MASS in Dutcher Gym: 5 PM Saturday; 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 Sunday

• You are required to wear a mask.
• Use hand sanitizer at the door.
• Chairs are spaced at the recommended social distance
• Capacity approximately 100 people per Mass. Signs will go up with capacity is reached.
• Enter through the Dutcher Gym door, the Office/Commons door, or the doors from the upper parking lot. 
• There will be no servers/lectors/singers.
• There will be one communion minister with one line down the center aisle. Please social distance while in line. The host will be delivered to your hands. We encourage you to leave after communion.
• Collection baskets will be at the doors.
• Elderly and vulnerable should stay home, watch Saint Patrick Mass online available Sunday morning, or consider weekday Mass in the Church.

DAILY MASS in the Church: 11 AM Monday–Friday (cancelled when there is a funeral)

RECONCILIATION in the Chapel: Saturday 3:45–4:30 PM (wait in a chair until the door is open)  

OUR CHURCH NEEDS YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT and prayers during closure and our phased re-opening. Our staff has been working remotely to keep you up to date, provide spiritual resources, and continue vital operations. If you do not give by EFT but are able to continue giving right now, please return your envelope in the mail with a check or simply click to give online! We know that some of you are facing difficult times with jobs and businesses and we welcome your gift of prayer. Note that a small fee is deducted from online donations. Using your bank account maximizes your online gift to Saint Patrick Church.

• The Litany  of Trust  prayer composed by The Sisters of Life
• 8:30 AM Sunday and Daily Mass with Fr. Tony Kruse at Blessed Sacrament Church Waterloo 
• 9 AM Sunday Morning Mass with Archbishop Michael Jackels
• 7:15 AM Daily Mass from Bishop Barron's Chapel
  • Mass at 6 AM Mon-Fri, 7 AM Sat,  9:15 AM Sun.
  • Adoration 1-2 PM Mon-Sat.
• Daily and weekend Mass celebrated with Cardinal Timothy Dolan, St. Patrick Cathedral, NYC
• Daily Mass and other opportunities for prayer are offered on EWTN, the Catholic television channel.