Faith & Fellowship

What was in the heart of Jesus? To understand the teachings of Jesus it helps to know what the daily life was like for Jesus and what his surroundings were like. These things had profound influence on his teachings and why he chose certain things to teach on.

Jesus never talked about God as God but God as relationship. The phrase Reign of God is used 120 times while the word church is used only twice. He did not preach doctrine rather he preached an event, an experience, a relationship of belonging.

Fr. André Dargis and Dr. John Konicek,Theologian break open Pope Francis' Encyclical on "Care for Our Common Home." For the first time ever this important encyclical on protecting creation was addressed not only to Catholics but everyone on earth. Please listen to this important podcast. Taking time to really know what Pope Francis is saying helps us form a better understanding of what God wants f...

In the first chapter of the Letter to the Ephesians, the author offers a sustained blessing that reveals God’s glorious and lavish grace to all who follow Jesus, who are “in Christ.” In a joyful and hopeful reflection, we will unpack something of the wonder of that message of living “in Christ.”

Great teams know what it means to have a home field advantage. We will build ours by strengthening the pillars of our community - Hospitality, Liturgy, Stewardship, Social Justice, and Formation. Take a listen to the workshop given by Joel Stepanek, as we continue building a home field advantage. Keynote Speaker- Joel Stepanek We are not simply guests of God, but sharers in the mission of inviting...

Parishioner Kevin Peck spoke to the men of the parish on Saturday, January 20 at the Men's Mass & Breakfast.  Kevin, married to Christine and a father to three girls, Kevin ministers on The Edge Middle School Ministry Core Team as well as The Life Teen High School Core Team.  He also plays drums in the music ministry.  Growing up a Mennonite and converting to Catholicism as an adult, Kevin sha...

From a Roman prison, Paul, "in chains," writes to his converts in the thoroughly Roman city of Philippi to thank them for their supportive gift. In his letter, Paul specifies how being "in Christ" is an enterprise of joy, even in the midst of suffering. Paul's advice to his beloved Philippians applies to us as well, teaching us that the joy of our lives is proclaiming "Jesus Christ is Lord!"

" The Art of Forgiveness"- January 30, 2018 Clearly in Jesus' teaching a requirement for discipleship is to have a forgiving heart. Jesus Himself modeled his teaching from the cross. But forgiveness is really a process with specific steps toward the goal of forgiveness. In our time together, we will identify those steps of forgiveness and in the end perhaps make the idea of forgiveness less daunti...

Fr. Eric shares a message about Funerals at St. Patrick.

Joel Stepanek, Director of Resource Development for LIFE TEEN, speaker and author, joined the men gathered at St. Patrick Catholic Community's Men's Mass & Breakfast on March 10, 2018. He shares some practical insights on living a life of faith using Ignatian spirituality.

Hear a special Holy Week Podcast from our pastor, Fr. Eric, as he invites you to enter in to Holy Week and Easter.

On Saturday, April 7, around 200 women from our parish, visitors, and guests gathered together for Mass, breakfast, and a talk from Sr. Dorothy K. Ederer, who is a Dominican sister and author of 15 books. She spoke about "Women of Courage, Compassion & Confidence." It was a wonderful time of fellowship and inspiration.

St. Patrick offers Formation programs that will keep your children engaged and rooted in Jesus Christ during difficult times.

Father, husband, son and die hard Sawx fan Paul Schnabel is the guest speaker at St. Patrick Men's Prayer Breakfast recently.

Todd Bankofier recently shared his story at the Men’s Mass & Breakfast. Listen to his compelling testimony as he breaks open 2 of the Beatitudes.

Fr. Sean Carroll, S.J., is the executive director of the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, Mexico. He shared with us his experience and insight at our Civic Academy on February 28. Please take a listen to what he has to share, and if you would like to learn more and get involved with our Matthew 25 Project, visit stpatcc.org/matthew25

The urgency of the laity is needed as together we work to heal the church and the wounds left by the scandal of abuse.

Scott Bagshaw, Coordinator of LifeTeen High School Youth Ministry & College Life shared his testimony recently at the Men's Mass and Prayer Breakfast.

We were honored to have Becky Eldredge present "Praying Your Life," an evening on the Examen, here at St. Patrick.