Saint Patrick's 

Over the past winter season, we began to have problems with our boiler and it is no longer repairable.  We have received an estimate for the cost of the replacement boiler.  It will be $29,000.  This is an unexpected expense that we did not budget for.  If anyone is able to or wishes to make a donation towards this capital project, we would be very grateful.  Your donation will be included as part of your end-of-year donation statement.  Many thanks for your continued support of our parish.  

DONATIONS RECEIVED TO DATE:   $7615

PLEASE NOTE ... The Diocese of Ogdensburg has requested that a child have a continuous education of their faith from their 1st Year Program through their 9th Year Program so that the growth of their faith will grow with them and become stronger.  All students are mandated not only to attend classes but also the attend Mass on a weekly basis.  With this in mind, please note that First Communion is a two-year program, and students must complete first and second grades in order to make their First Communion. Confirmation is also a two-year program and students must complete eighth and ninth grades in order to make their Confirmation.  Registration forms are available in the upstairs church lobby or on our website under “Faith Formation” and should be completed and returned as soon as possible.  If you are a new family, please complete the Parish Registration Card as well. Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be at St. Patrick’s Parish Center, Sundays from 8:45-9:45AM.  Grades 7 and 8 will be at St. Mary’s Parish Center, Sundays from 6:30-8:00PM.  Confirmation Classes will be in St. Patrick’s Rectory, Sundays at 7:00PM (start date has yet to be determined).

FIRST GRADE REGISTRATION ... If you have a child who will be beginning First Grade this coming school year, please contact Sue Lefebvre at 518-298-2485.  The same also applies to any new families in our Parish who will have children in any of our Grades 1 through 9. 

FAITH FORMATION VOLUNTEERS ... We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help with our Faith Formation Program for the 2022-2023 school year.  If you are interested, please contact Sue Lefebvre at 518-298-2485.   All volunteers and aides are required to have a background check and VIRTUS training.

UPCOMING VIRTUS TRAINING ...Saturday, October 25, 9:00AM, St. Joseph’s Community Outreach, Plattsburgh.

150 Years ~ Together in Faith ... Our parish’s Bishop’s Fund Appeal activity is coming to a close. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please pray about your decision and make a pledge or one-time gift. Pledge envelopes are located at the back of the Church. Please remember - every gift makes a difference – every gift counts. Any gifts received after the Appeal reaches its goal will be used to further supplement the Bishop’s Good Samaritan Fund which assists families in need in our community and throughout the Diocese. Online giving is also available at www.rcdony.org/giving/donate-now-bishop-s-fund. Thank you once again for your generosity and support. To everyone who has made a gift or pledge, on behalf of Bishop LaValley, thank you for making a difference in the lives of thousands of people across our Diocese.
    Pfizer Retirees ... Your contributions to the Bishop’s Fund Appeal can be matched at 50% through the Matching Gifts to Catholic Schools program.  Matching Gift forms can be found at www.pfizerplus.com/docs/Pfizer_Foundation_Matching_Gifts_Editable_Application.pdf.  To make your gift: Make your check payable to the Catholic School of your choice; Indicate on your Bishop’s Fund donor card that your gift is a matching gift; Return your check and donor card to the Bishop’s Fund Appeal, P.O. Box 150, Ogdensburg, NY 13669; The school of your choice will send you an acknowledgment letter of your gift; Print the above Matching gift form and complete section 1 and 2; and Submit form and a copy of your acknowledgment letter to Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program, 6505 W Park Blvd, Ste. 306 PMB300, Plano TX 75093.

Please stay home if you are sick.  Separate yourself from others.  Wash your hands often with soap and water and use hand sanitizer, which is available at all church entrances.  Please cover your cough or sneeze.

HOLY WATER ... Please note that we do NOT have Holy Water in our fonts.  It is hard to keep water clean and safe with so many people having access to it.  You may still get Holy Water to take home from the silver font in the upstairs lobby.

ST. PATRICK’S FOOD SHELF ... will be open on Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30AM or call the Rectory (518-297-7361) for an appointment.

Please note that any Sanctuary Lamp (S.L), Blessed Mary (B.M.) or
St. Joseph (S.J.) Candles are still being lit at St. Patrick’s.  The requests are listed here:

September 25 - S.L. - Ken Ryan by Sue LaDuke
S.J. - Gil LaDuke by Sue LaDuke

October 2 - S.L. - Virginia Guay by Steve & Jo-Anne Barcomb
B.M. - Fred & Alice Garceau by their Family
S.J. - George Marnes by his Friends

Please let us know if any names can be added or removed:

 Gary Burton, Rose Moore, Julie Lafountain, Diane Favreau, Ed Sweeny, Ken Dupere, Normand & Brenda Jolicoeur, Eleanor Reynolds,
 Neil LaCount, Angela Houle, Angelana Polniaszek,
Eric Pristera-Polniaszek, Bea LaValley, Lee Gadway, Bernard Duffy, Emma Savage, Sandy Barcomb, Rejeanne Lefebvre, Cara Turnbull, Rodney Nephew, Ann Choiniere, Kate Desautels, 
Sharon Ramsey, Mike Bushey, Bill LaBombard, Sr. Debbie Blow, 
Tom Barcomb, Joseph McChesney, Torrie James, Rollande Maskell,
Kim Lefebvre, Robert Sterling, Anna Langlois

Week 1 - Claude Boucher ($50)
Week 2 - Sabrina Barcomb ($50)
Week 3 - Calvin & Judy Castine ($50)
Week 4 - Gail Bowman ($50)
Week 5 - Calvin & Judy Castine ($50)
Week 6 - Many Ann Hebert ($50)
Week 7 - Xavier Dupee ($50)
Week 8 - Jean Birtz ($50)
Week 9 - Doug Brockway ($50)
Week 10 - Kyra Filion ($100)
Week 11 - Francis Connelly ($50)
Week 12 - Chris & Romeo Barriere ($50)
Week 13 - Jim Gonyo ($50)