The Cornerstone

An Annoucement from the Pastoral Coordinator

Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Patrick Catholic Church,

We are pleased to announce that Archbishop Sartain has extended the current model of Pastoral Leadership for Saint Patrick Catholic Church. Kevin Lovejoy will continue serving as Pastoral Coordinator, and Father Tom Lamanna, Father Jerry Graham, and Father John Fuchs will serve as Parish Priests. Deacon Bill Eckert will also continue to serve the parish.

We express our joy and gratitude to the local Jesuit community for their willingness to continue to serve the Saint Patrick faith community. We look forward to continuing this great relationship. We also thank Archbishop Sartain for his trust and confidence in the parishioners of Saint Patrick to continue to grow in their faith and discipleship under this leadership model.

Yours in Christ,

Kevin Lovejoy

Pastoral Coordinator

View complete list of appointments from the Archdiocese of Seattle as of May 5, 2016

Let's pray together! Wear RED to Mass to celebrate Pentecost.

On May, 14, 2106 at 6:30 PM immediately following 5:30 P.M Mass, listen to Father John Hurley's most excellent talk, They Went Forth: Bringing the New Evangelization to Life. The talk will be overlaid with a presentation of Father Hurley's PowerPoint slideshow.

Not sure what Pentecost is? Check out the 2-minute video from Busted Halo to learn more.

Make your generous gift to the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal today.

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Annual Catholic Appeal 2016

Thank you to the 179 donors who pledged $67,087 as of May 11, 2016 and helping Saint Patrick Catholic Church reach 56% of the $118,416 goal established for the parish by the Seattle Archdiocese. We are more than half way to our goal. Help us reach our goal quickly.

Discern your gift and make your pledge now.

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FIGHT COLON CANCER:

2 Minutes to a Healthier You

From the place where people live the longest, comes a health series unveiling simple ways to live healthier, longer. An online video health series featuring 2-3 minute long videos which unveil the secrets of living a long and healthy life. Highlighting Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) research, each episode features simple tips to live healthier, longer.

Pastoral Council Elections

Fourteen parishioners have expressed a desire to serve in this increasingly important role for our parish.

Read the candidates' biographies and statements of interest and prayerfully discern your vote.

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Tell Us What You Think!

Have you taken the Pierce Deanery and Parish Long Range Plan Survey? If not, please take it today and tell us what you think! We want to hear from you. The survey closes on May 15, 2016.

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Grounds Work Needed

Grounds Work is scheduled for 9 A. M. - 4 P.M. on May 14, 2016, at Saint Patrick Catholic School.

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Bugsy Malone

Dozens of student actors and crew members, led by a team of adult designers and Bellarmine Drama Student Interns, have combined forces to present the fantastically-fun, approved-for-all-ages musical BUGSY MALONE for three performances only:

May 20 and 21 at 7 PM; May 22 at 2 PM.

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Norovirus Outbreak in Tacoma

Saint Patrick Catholic Church & School recently became aware of recent outbreaks of the Norovirus in the Tacoma area. As a precaution to our parish and school families, we are sharing some useful information received from the Tacoma Health Department regarding what you can do to minimize the risks and control the Norovirus.

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Reserve Your Lab Seat!

The Mad Scientists are at it again. Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a collaboration between Saint Patrick Catholic Church and St. Charles Borromeo Parish. Send your Young Scientist in Training to SonSpark Labs VBS, 9 A.M. - 12 P.M., June 27 - July 1, 2016 at St. Charles Borromeo. The parishes alternate the location of the program. The 2017 VBS program will be at Saint Patrick Catholic Church.

The Mad Scientists need Scientist Assistants to asisst in the SonSpark Lab. Mad Scientists with labs full of Young Scientists in Training need Scientist Assistants- lots of them. Join the SonSpark Lab team and help us form Young Scientists in Training into future Mad Scientists.

Mad Scientist (VBS) Registration Form

Scientist Assistant (VBS Volunteer) Form

Calendar of Events

Saturday | May 14

CGS Level I & II | 9 AM | atrium | Pentecost Celebrations

Grounds Work | 9 AM - 1 PM | Saint Patrick Catholic School

Reconciliation | 4 - 5 PM | Church

Vigil Mass | 5:30 PM | Church | Pentecost wear RED

Pentecost Celebration | immediately after 5:30 PM Mass | Potluck | Church Hall

Sunday | May 15

Mass | 8:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Church | Pentecost wear RED

Children's Rosary | after 10:30 AM Mass | Church by the Marian Altar

Graduate Blessing | 10:30 AM Mass

Youth Group | 4 PM | Parish Center

Monday | May 16

Eucharistic Adoration | 3 PM | Chapel

Evening Prayer | 7 PM | Chapel

Boy Scouts | 7 PM | Church Hall

10:30 AM Choir Practice | 7 PM | Church

Adult Bible Study (B) | 7 PM | Parish Center

Benedictine Spirituality | 7 PM | Parish Center

Evening Prayer | 7 PM | Chapel

Tuesday | May 17

Prayer Shawl | 1 PM | Parish Center

PrimeTimers | 5:30 PM | Off-Site

Wednesday | May 18

St. Vincent de Paul | 8:30 AM | Parish Center

CGS Level I 9 AM | atrium

8:30 AM Choir | 7 PM | Church

Thursday | May 19

All School Mass for Pentecost | 8:45 AM | Saint Patrick Catholic School

Senior Bridge | 12:15 PM | Parish Center

Stephen Ministry Information Night | 6: 30 PM | Parish Center

Walking with Purpose | 7 PM | Church Hall

Friday | May 20

Men's Prayer Group | 6:45 AM | Church Hall

Walking with Purpose | 9 AM | Church Hall

Saturday | May 21

Knights of Columbus Java Script | 8:30 AM | Parish Center

Reconciliation | 4 - 5 PM | Church

Vigil Mass | 5:30 PM | Church

Sunday | May 22

Mass | 8:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Church | Trinity Sunday

Rock Blessing & Placement | Commissioning of Elise Johns,Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Catechist | Farewell to the Sosinski Family including Potluck

immediately following 10: 30 AM Mass | Parish Center | All are welcome

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As always we invite you to share your story or upcoming events for your Saint Patrick Catholic Church affiliated organization or ministry! Send us the scoop! Let us tell the story and invite our faith community to join together in fellowship and prayer as we journey together discerning and discovering the Mission that has us.

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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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