Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Our sympathy to Father Gaul's family. Father Gaul passed away Fri, March 19th. He substituted at St. Patrick many times, and he served many surrounding parishes. He will be missed by many.
Parish Council
If you are interested in running for the Parish Council or Faith Formation Committee, please let Sandy, John, or Deanne know. We will have parish elections May 16. This is a great way to "BE CHURCH" and be a voice for the parish.
St. Patrick Council met Tues, March 23rd. Highlights:
Fish Fry profit was $5685
Parish Center loan balance $42,547
Budden hired for lawncare 2021
Steak fry to be held late summer/early fall
Fish Fry will be 2nd Friday of Lent each year
THANK YOU to the pastorate bereavement committee for your presentation
The detailed minutes are posted in church
Faith Formation
Stations of the Cross
Please join us Wed, March 31 at 7:00
NO K-8 class this week, March 31
9-12 class 6:15-7:15
Congratulations to the Steffens on the baptism of Karter into St. Patrick faith community. God Bless you Karter!
Thank you Father John for giving us the opportunity for our Parking Lot Confessions. We had 40 cars parked out front. Thank you John Uhal for coming to set up the sound system.
Social Concerns
Food Pantry collection this weekend!
This will be the last weekend to collect for the food pantry during Lent. We will place tubs outside the church on Sat, April 3 and also Easter morning. Please be generous during this time of giving. Food will go to the Delaware County Food Pantry. This can be a great way to LEND A HAND.
Mass Intentions
April Mass Intentions:
Sun, April 4 Abbie Mormann Tues, April 13 Fritz Clemen Sun, April 18 Elmer Olsem Tues, April 27 Ken Nadermann
May Mass Intentions: Sun, May 2 For the People Tues, May 11 Elmer Olsem Sun, May 16 Fritz and Craig Clemen Tues, May 25 Fritz Clemen Sun, May 30 5th Sunday--No Mass
St. Patrick upcoming events
Wed, April 28: Last night Faith Formation, Prayer Service led by Father John
Sun, May 2: First Communion (Will, Jaxson, Mclane)
Sun, May 16: Baccalaureate (Jake, Cassidy, Liz)
Sun, May 16: May Crowning
The Emmaus Pastorate is forming a Bereavement Committee. We are looking for someone to be part of this program from St. Patrick. Want to help those that are grieving? Are you a good listener? This committee might be right for YOU! If you are interested in getting more information, please contact Dianne Fette: dfette@pattisonsand.com
St. Patrick Leadership
Father John Haugen - Pastor Email: dbq072@dbqarch.org Phone: 563-928-7200 Cell Phone: 563-543-5873