Saint Patrick's 

Our new boiler has been installed at a cost of $29,000.  We are very grateful to all those who donated to this capital project.  If you wish, there is still time to make a donation.  Your donation will be included as part of your end-of-year donation statement.  We appreciate your support of our parish.  

DONATIONS RECEIVED TO DATE:   $24279

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES ... Classes resume on December 4 for all classes, including Confirmation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ...  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 to 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.
 
SIGN-UP SHEETS ... All students are required to sign in when attending Mass either at St. Patrick’s or St. Mary’s Churches.  There are binders in the upstairs lobby at St. Patrick’s or at the back of the church at St. Mary’s with all students names in alphabetical order.  Students should sign next to their name under the current weekend.  If they attend another parish, they need to have a bulletin signed by the pastor, priest or deacon. 

FAITH FORMATION VOLUNTEERS ... We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help with our Faith Formation Program for this school year (2022-2023).  If you are interested, please contact Sue Lefebvre at 518-297-2485. 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1:00 - 2:00PM

ST. PATRICK’S PARISH HALL

Children and their parents are asked to enter the hall and wait their turn. Santa will be there to greet each child and take pictures. After meeting with Santa, you will leave the hall. We thank you for your understanding!

Special Surprise for the Children!!!

150 Years ~ Together in Faith ... Our parish has raised $8420 so far towards our goal of $13061.  If you have not made a 2022 Bishop’s Fund Appeal commitment, please pray about your decision and make a pledge or one-time gift.  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. Envelopes are located at the back of church or you can make your gift online by visiting www.rcdony.org/giving/donate-now-bishop-s-fund. 

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 sections 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.

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.

MANY THANKS ... to those who continuously make donations to our food shelf throughout the year and especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas.  We are forever grateful for these donations which help to keep our food shelf stocked.

MANY THANKS ... to the CP Holiday Train for its very generous donation of $3500 to our food shelf.  Also many, many thanks for the $170 and 750 lbs of food donated at the train.  We are grateful for the continued support from our community for our food shelf.

FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED:  Chef Boyardee (all kinds), Peanut Butter, Cereal, Hot Cereal, Pancake Syrup, Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard, Canned Chicken Breast, Side Dishes (rice, noodles, etc.).

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.

If you have a complaint of suspected misconduct involving diocesan clergy, religious, employees or volunteers, contact Victims Assistance Coordinator, Terrianne Yanulavich, Ph.D., LMHC, 5050 Route 374, Merrill, NY 12955;terrianneyanulavich@yahoo.com Phone: 518-651-2267 days; 518- 569-0612 evenings; or Father Christopher Carrara, the Episcopal Vicar for Clergy; ccarrara@rcdony.org Phone: 315- 393-2920 ext. 1340. If you have a complaint of suspected sexual abuse or related misconduct by the bishops, contact the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service at 800-276-1562 or www.ReportBishopAbuse.org.

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:

11/13 - S.L. - Deceased Members of K of C Council #2366

11/20 - B.M. - Walter Connelly Jr. by his Family
S.J. - Andy Juneau by his Family

11/27 - S.L. - 69th Wedding Anniversary Blessings for Norman & Kathleen Bechard
B.M. - George Burton by Joyce Ryan

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, Sr. Debbie Blow, 
Tom Barcomb, Joseph McChesney, Torrie James, Rollande Maskell,
Kim Lefebvre, Robert Sterling, Anna Langlois, Esmeh Rosario,
Theresa LeBlanc, Roberta LaFontaine

20-WEEK CLUB TICKETS ... are still available.  Drawings will begin in January 2023. We are asking all our families to consider purchasing a ticket or selling tickets to their family and friends.  The cost is only $20 per ticket.  There are eighteen $50 prizes, one $100 prize and two $500 prizes.  There are only 200 tickets to be sold and you may win more than once.  Tickets will be available at both St. Patrick’s Masses, St. Mary’s Masses as well as at the Rectory.  Please show your support for St. Patrick’s by helping to sell all 200 tickets!  They make great Christmas gifts!!!