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 | Pastoral Council Elections 


Sunday | May 22

Mass | 8:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Church | Trinity Sunday | Pastoral Council Elections
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


Monday | May 23

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 (A) | 7 PM | Parish Center


Wednesday | May 25

Welcome Wednesday | 9 - 11 AM | School
Social Justice | 6:30 PM | Parish Center
Finance Council | 7 Pm | Parish Center
8:30 AM Choir | 7 PM | Church


Thursday | May 26

Mass for Primary & Intermediate Grades | 8:45 AM | Church


Friday | May 27

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


Saturday | May 28

Awesome Adventure - A Pilgrimage of Mercy for Youth | 9:30 AM | Church Hall 
4 mile walk through Tacoma beginning at Saint Patrick, to St. Rita, to St. Leo, ending at Holy Rosary and entry through the Holy Doors
Reconciliation | 4 - 5 PM | Church 
Vigil Mass | 5:30 PM | Church 


Sunday | May 29

Mass | 8:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Church  | Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
Knights of Columbus Tacoma Council 809 Pancake Breakfast | after all Masses

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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.  


Thank you to the 260 donors who pledged $83,307 as of May 18, 2016. With your generous support, Saint Patrick Catholic Church has reached 70% of the $118,416 goal established for the parish by the Seattle Archdiocese.  Help us reach our goal before the end of the month.  

Discern your gift and make your pledge today! 






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Light of Christ Emblem

Three Cub Scouts from Pack 299 attended a special recognition Mass at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, on May 14, 2016 in honor of their achievement in receiving their Light of Christ religious emblems. 

Twelve of the twenty-five recipients who earned the Light of Christ emblem in the Archdiocese of Seattle hail from Pack 299 sponsored by Saint Patrick Catholic Church!

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Congratulations to the School Choir

Congratulations to the members of the Saint Patrick Catholic School Choir who recently participated in the Commencement Bay Regional Middle School and High School Choral Festival.

The Choir received the highest possible rating of "Superior" from all judges, and received several ovations from the audience throughout their program, including the only standing ovation of the morning. An excellent job on a distinguished program by all of our singers!

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Beginning on June 6, 2016, a weekly email newsletter- The Scroll, from the Seattle Archdiocese with a listing of Young Adult events and programs can be coming to your inbox and to the inboxes of hundreds of young adults in Western Washington! 


On May, 14, 2106, a small group gathered to listen to Father John Hurley's most excellent talk, They Went Forth: Bringing the New Evangelization to Life.  

The evening was filled with full, active, conscious participation.The depth of prayer and fellowship was inspiring.

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Click below to listen to the homily for Pentecost


Parishioner of Interest: Arin G

Arin G., a young parishioner at Saint Patrick Catholic Church and her friend Ava G. will lead their fellow students from Lowell Elementary on a 3.7-mile trek around Wright Park on May 20, 2016 to simulate the average distance African children walk to get their water.

The students set up an online donation site with a nonprofit called Charity Water. The aim is to raise $10,000, which will fund building a well for a needy village somewhere in the Third World.

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At a recent meeting of the Pierce County Deanery Council, the Pastors of the Deanery entered into a partnership with Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity to fund, build, and dedicate a house to Pope Francis in honor of his Jubilee Year of Mercy. This commitment provides every Catholic in the county with an opportunity to participate as their abilities and time permits.

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

Read the candidates' biographies and statements of interest, prayerfully discern your vote then cast your vote online by May 21 or in person at Mass this weekend. 

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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 and May 22 at 2 PM.  


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Graduate Blessing at Mass

On May 15, 2016 at the 10:30 AM Mass the Saint Patrick Catholic Church faith community celebrated graduating high school seniors with a special blessing recognizing their accomplishments and offering prayers for continued success.

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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.











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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