Saint Patrick's 

Family of Faith in Action  ... 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 on the table in the upstairs church lobby. 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 https://www.rcdony.org/bfa.html#donate. 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.

REGISTRATION ... If you have children who will be attending Christian Formation Classes (Grades 1 to 9) and have not already returned you registration form, please do so as soon as possible. Forms can be found on the table in the upstairs church lobby or on this website under “Christian Formation - 21-22 Registration Form” and may be dropped off or emailed to the Rectory (stpats@twcny.rr.com).

Our Faith Formation Program will begin on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Grades 1-4 will be held at St. Patrick’s Parish Center and Grades 5-8 will be held at St. Mary’s Parish Center (class times to follow).  Please note that Confirmation will also be held at St. Patrick’s Rectory starting at a later date.  We ask that families be registered at St. Mary’s or St. Patrick’s Church in order for your child/ren to attend.  The cost per family this year is $25.  For questions or concerns regarding this fee, please contact Sue Lefebvre at 518-298-2485 or by email at jslefebvre92@gmail.com. This year, our Faith Formation Program will completely be in-person at either St. Mary’s or St. Patrick’s Parish Centers.  We will be following Department of Health and CDC Guidelines regarding COVID.  We require that all students, catechists and parents wear masks during our Faith Formation Program.  If you want your child/ren to receive their Sacrament(s), they must attend in-person.  If your child/ren are not attending school in person, please give Sue Lefebvre (518-298-2485) or Pat Gladd (518-298-8614) a call to make arrangements for your child/ren to participate in our Faith Formation Program.

CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION MEETING ... will take place on Sunday, November 14, 7:00PM in the St. Patrick’s Parish Hall.  St. Patrick’s and St. Mary’s Confirmation students and their parents are asked to attend. Confirmation Classes will be held on Sunday evenings at 7:00PM in the St. Patrick’s Rectory Meeting Room.

FIRST COMMUNION/CONFIRMATION PROGRAMS ... As the new school year approaches, 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.  Sunday and Holyday Mass attendance is also a requirement. 
        
CHRISTIAN FORMATION VOLUNTEERS ... We are looking for volunteers to assist our Christian Formation teachers as substitutes and aides.  Our plan is to have Grades 1 to 4 in St. Patrick’s Parish Center and Grades 5 to 8 at St. Mary’s Parish Center.  If you are interested in helping out with our program, please call the Rectory at 518-297-7361.  All volunteers and aides are required to have a background check and VIRTUS training. 

All children Grades 3 and up who are interested in becoming altar servers are invited to a meeting on Sunday, October 24, 11:00AM in St. Patrick’s Church.  If you have any questions, please call the rectory at 518-297-7361.

Please be reminded that, according the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), a time of silence should be observed in the church before the celebration of Mass, in the church, in the sacristy and in the adjacent areas, so that all may prepare themselves for Mass.  Although this may be difficult, especially if there is no lobby in the church, we would appreciate that you try to follow this practice and allow the 10 minutes before Mass to be a time of silence.  If you must speak, please be respectful of others and talk quietly.  

Week 1 - Eve Duffy ($50)
Week 2 - Fr. Clyde Lewis ($50)
Week 3 - Gary Brunell ($50)
Week 4 - Jim Lefebvre ($50)
Week 5 - Claire Vacca ($50)
Week 6 - Holly Barcomb ($50)
Week 7 - Virginia Guay ($50)
Week 8 - Ann Keddy ($50)
Week 9 - Elaine Favreau ($50)
Week 10 - Jeannette Rowe ($100)
Week 11 - Jim & Crystal Menard ($50)
Week 12 - Marvin LaBombard ($50)

ST. PATRICK’S FOOD SHELF ... will be open on Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30AM or call Pat Carey at 518-420-4957 for an appointment.

The general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass has been lifted.  However, the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply to individuals who are sick, in a vulnerable category (elderly, long-term conditions such as cancer, diabetes, heart conditions, respiratory conditions, etc.), or those who continue to have significant anxiety or concerns about returning to Mass in person.  The streaming of Sunday Eucharistic celebrations is being maintained for the benefit of those who are still not in a position to attend Mass in person.

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 5 - S.L. - Special Intention for Virginia Guay
B.M. - Kay Cavanagh by her Family
S.J - Emile & Adele Proulx by Pauline & Joseph Proulx

September 12 - B.M. -Evan MacDougal by his Family
S.J - Laurette Bechard by her Family

September 19 - S.L. - Therese Connelly by her Family
B.M. - Stephan Vander Kraats by his Family
S.J - Albert, Roger & Francis Proulx by Pauline & Joseph Proulx

September 26 - S.L. - Special Intention for Virginia
B.M. - Therese Connelly by her Family
S.J - Joseph Bailey by Donald & Ann Keddy

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

Terry Hyde, 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