The Cornerstone

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the second edition of the Cornerstone. Missed the first issue? Find it in the archives.

Did you know that we archive homilies and bulletins too? Loved this weekend's homily so much you wanted to hear it again? Wished you could share it with a friend? You can! Saint Patrick Catholic Church has entered the digital age with homilies on demand. Homilies are now available on the website for you to listen to again (and again) and listen deeply (and more deeply) each time you hit play.

Unlike the fool described in Deacon Bill's homily on July 19, 2015, social media is a resource when used appropriately. The Pope is on Instagram, Northwest Catholic Magazine is on Twitter, Father Robert Barron on YouTube and The Archdiocese of Seattle on Facebook.

Social media is a great way to keep in touch with at the Parish and on top of happenings in the Catholic world so you can share the Good News with your friends and family.

You can subscribe to Saint Patrick Catholic Church on YouTube for quick and easy access to the weekly homily and follow us on Twitter for breaking news, Instagram for photos and Like us on Facebook for upcoming events.

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Remember, if you have a story to share or an upcoming event for your St. Patrick Parish affiliated organization or ministry, send us the scoop!

Calendar of Events

January 23 - 24

Northwest Catholic Collection | All Masses

January 24

Youth Group | 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. | Parish Center

January 25

Prayer Shawl Ministry

7 P.M.| Parish Center | No Experience Required | Every 4th Monday

January 28

Mass with the Primary School | 8:45 A.M.

Pierce Deanery Leader Convocation | St. Charles Borromeo Parish

January 29

Men's Prayer Group | 6:45 - 7:30 A.M | Church Hall | Every Friday

January 30

Habitat for Humanity Build Day | 8:45 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Questions? Contact Chip McCullough 381-9212 or chipmccullough@comcast.net

January 31

Family Based Catechesis | 9:20 A.M. | Parish Center

The Pope Series: Who is Pope Francis?

Is He Changing the Catholic Church

Presented Father Patrick Howell, S.J.

Church Hall | 4 P.M.

Knights of Columbus Tacoma Council 809

Annual Free Throw Competition for Boys & Girls

Registration 12:45 to 1:15 P.M. | Competiton 1:30-2:30 P.M. | Gym

Winners at Council level will advance to District with potential for State competition

Questions? Contact Steve Mullen 253-495-4084 or Mike Prichard mprich56@gmail.com

February 8

Catholic Advocacy Day | Olympia, WA
All parish members and Catholic organizations are invited to join us to ensure that the Gospel message to care for our brothers and sisters is heard in Olympia.

Questions? 206-223-1138 or catholicadvocacyday2016@ipjc.org

The Northwest Catholic Collection

The NORTHWEST CATHOLIC Collection will be taken up the weekend of January 23 - 24, 2016. Saint Patrick Catholic Church helps support the NORTHWEST CATHOLIC monthly magazine through this special collection to share the costs of the publication.

Prayer Line Ministry

Do you need prayers for yourself or someone you love? It is as simple as asking. Anyone can put someone forth for prayer.

Family Based Catechesis

Family Based Catechesis will resume formal classes on January 31, 2016. The catechist look forward to seeing everyone. New families are especially welcome.

The Pope Series

Saint Patrick Catholic Church is sponsoring a series of FREE talks open to the public to get to know Pope Francis. The talks will explore his impact on the American Catholic Church and discuss Laudato Si, the Pope's Encyclical on the environment.

Pierce Deanery Planning Process Continues

The Pierce Deanery Pastoral Planning Process continues with the Pierce Deanery Leader Convocation on January 28, 2016 with each parish inviting 8 - 10 parish leaders to participate in conversations in preparation for the likelihood that our Pierce Deanery will continue to be assigned fewer priests and pastors in the coming years.

Recognizing Catechetical Certification

Congratulations to Patricia Ottow, parishioner at Saint Patrick Catholic Church.The Seattle Archdiocese Office of Catholic Faith Formation awarded Patricia Ottow catechetical certification in the Archdiocese of Seattle. The Saint Patrick Catholic Church community is blessed by her faith and witness.

THE MISSION OF SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

We are a Catholic faith community in the traditions and people of "old Tacoma" called together and empowered by Christ to nurture the spiritual and liturgical needs of our community through lifelong Christian education, celebration of Sacraments, prayer and service to others.

Saint Patrick Catholic Church | 1001 North J Street | Tacoma, Washington 98403 | 253-383-2783

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