Saint Patrick's 

Family of Faith in Action  ... Our parish has raised $6047 so far towards our goal of $13061.  If you have not made a 2021 Bishop’s Fund Appeal commitment, there is still time.  Pledge envelopes are located at the back of the church or you can make your gift online by visiting https://www.rcdony.org/bfa.html#donate.

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES HAVE BEGUN ... Grades 1 (Pat Carey), 2 (Sue Lefebvre), 3 and 4 (Sr. Rani Selvaraj) , St. Patrick’s Parish Center, 8:45 - 9:45AM.  Grades 5 and 6 (Karen Peets), St. Mary’s Parish Center, 9:15 - 10:15AM and Grade 7 and 8 (Pat Gladd), St. Mary’s Parish Center, 6:30 - 7:30PM. Please note that Confirmation (Deacon Noel Hinerth) will be held at St. Patrick’s Rectory on Sunday evenings starting in November. 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..  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 call Sue Lefebvre (518-298-2485) or Pat Gladd (518-298-8614) to make arrangements for your child/ren to participate in our Faith Formation Program.

Please note that there are  no classes Sunday, November 7.  Instead we will have a presentation of the on-line version of Pflaum Gospel Weeklies from 1:00 - 2:30PM in St. Mary’s Parish Center.  The is the program that students will use to complete their lessons if they are sick or need to quarantine.  We hope you will try to make this presentation.  

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.

VOLUNTEERS ... are needed to assist our Christian Formation teachers as substitutes and aides.  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.

VENDORS WANTED FOR OUR TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW ... Saturday, November 6 and Sunday, November 7, 9:00AM to 2:00PM.  As in the past, proceeds will benefit the St. Patrick’s Children’s Christmas Party in December.  Table rentals are $20 each.  Call the Rectory (518-297-7361) for a registration form or Sabrina Barcomb (518-297-5532) for more information.  Registration form and waiver can also be found on our website at www.stpatricksrpny.org under Bulletins and Events. 

ATTENTION ALL BAKERS ... Cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, fudge, etc. are needed for our Bake Sale on November 6/7. They can be dropped off Saturday, November 6 in the Parish Hall.

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)
Week 13 - Gail Carey ($50)
Week 14 - Bill Anctil ($50)
Week 15 - Jeannine Lefebvre ($50)
Week 16 - Francis Connelly ($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 26 - S.L. - Special Intention for Virginia
B.M. - Therese Connelly by her Family
S.J - Joseph Bailey by Donald & Ann Keddy

October 3 - B.M. - Kay Cavanagh by her Family
S.J. - Fred & Alice Garceau by Norman & Kathleen

October 10 - B.M. - Kay Cavanagh by her Family
S.J. - Sr. Germaine Bechard by Norman & Kathleen

October 17 - S.L. -  Happy 90th Birthday Blessings for
Joyce Ryan by her Family    
 B.M. - Arnold Beal by his Family
S.J - Leo Major by his Family

October 24 - S.L. - In Loving Memory of Anne Bashaw by her Mom
B.M. - Walter Connelly Sr. by his Family

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, Bernard Duffy, Emma Savage