Saint Patrick's 

By now you will have received your mailing inviting you to one of three receptions that will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 10:00AM and 7:00PM and Wednesday, September 26, 7:00PM.  These receptions are educational events to learn about the necessary projects we need to address in our parish and the diocese.  You will not be asked to make a commitment to the campaign on the spot, but instead you will have time to consider what you might be able to give.
    2018 BISHOP’S FUND APPEAL ... This year only, we will not be holding the Bishop’s Fund Appeal.  It will be combined with our Capital Campaign.  The goal of our Bishop’s Fund Appeal is $13,061.  This amount will be taken from our Capital Campaign and used for the Bishop’s Fund Appeal.  Of the funds raised after we have met this goal, 75% will be given to the parish for its needs and the remaining 25% will be used for Diocesan needs. 
    ATTENTION PFIZER EMPLOYEES ... Although we are not conducting the Bishop’s Fund this year, it is still part of the Capital Campaign.  Matching Gift Application Forms can be submitted on-line or filled out for current/retired Pfizer employees (available in the upstairs church lobby). These funds can be allocated for Seton Catholic Central School in Plattsburgh.  If you choose to fill out the paper application, please complete it along with your check made payable to “Seton Catholic Central School” and drop it in the collection basket.  You may also use the website at http://employee giving.pfizer.com to submit your matching gift request.

REGISTRATION ... will take place on September 29 & 30 for Grades 1 through  9 in the upstairs church lobby before and after each of the Masses. There is a $20 per family registration fee that will help pay for your child’s Activity and Workbooks. Classes will begin on October 14.  If you have any questions, please call the Rectory at 518-297-7361.

CENSUS CARDS ... Please remember to fill out a census card which can be found on the table in the upstairs lobby if you are a new family in our Parish who will have children in any of our Grades 1 through 9.  Please note that this applies to all new parishioners (even if you do not have children in our Christian Formation Program)!

FOR YOUR INFORMATION ... 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.

VENDORS WANTED  ... Saturday, November 3  from 10:00AM to 5:30PM and Sunday, November 4  from 9:00AM to 3:00PM.  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  be found under Bulletins and Events.  

BAKE SALE ... We will also hold a bake sale in conjunction with our craft show on November 3 and 4.  Please mark your calendars as we will be asking all our bakers for some of their goodies!!

The St. Patrick's Food Shelf will be open the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month and the 4th Saturdays of the month.   For the month of September, it will be open Saturday, September 29.  In October, it will be open Wednesday, October 3 and 17 and Saturday, October 27.

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