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Liturgy CommitteeLiturgy is the center and heart of Christian life for the Church. All liturgy, not only the Mass is the base of worship and praise to Almighty God…Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He is present whenever a “liturgy” is celebrated…in the people assembled, in the scriptures proclaimed, in the consecrated elements, and in the person of the ordained presider. Our Liturgy Committee strives to enhance the Liturgy by keeping the Sanctuary in line with the norms of the Liturgical Seasons throughout the Church Year. We seek to create a peaceful and prayerful atmosphere for Ordinary Time, Advent, Christmas Lent, and Easter. All elements used in the Sanctuary are for this purpose and for the glory of our God. For more information please call the Parish Office at (860) 693-8727. Baptism PreparationPreparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith. Please call the rectory office for a aptismal Class. Baptisms will be arranged after attending the class. For more information please call the Parish Office at (860) 693-8727. Choirs — Children's and Adult
Eucharistic Minister Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound. Contact the Parish Office (860) 693-8727 x 301 for the next training session offered by the Archdiocese of Hartford.
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LectorLectors are members of the Assembly who proclaim the Word in the first two scripture readings. They also assist in creating a hospitable and prayerful environment by praying the Prayers of the Faithful. Training and preparation are necessary for those persons wishing to be Lectors. Proclaiming the Sacred Scripture is different from other kinds of public speaking. Not only do Lectors need to be effective communicators, but they need to absorb and express the spirit of the Liturgy as well. If you are interested in becoming a Lector, please contact the parish office. Liturgy CommitteeLiturgy is the center and heart of Christian life for the Church. All liturgy, not only the Mass is the base of worship and praise to Almighty God…Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He is present whenever a “liturgy” is celebrated…in the people assembled, in the scriptures proclaimed, in the consecrated elements, and in the person of the ordained presider. Our Liturgy Committee strives to enhance the Liturgy by keeping the Sanctuary in line with the norms of the Liturgical Seasons throughout the Church Year. We seek to create a peaceful and prayerful atmosphere for Ordinary Time, Advent, Christmas Lent, and Easter. All elements used in the Sanctuary are for this purpose and for the glory of our God. Contact the parish office at (860) 693-8727 for more information. Men’s FraternityThe Men's Fraternity of Saint Patrick’s has as its mission theme "Service to Parish and Brothers." We gather to meet the needs of the parish whenever requested by utilizing groups of men who volunteer for labor and any other forms of support we can. The fraternity also serves its own members by sponsoring talks, presentations, and resources for spiritual and intellectual growth as Christian men. Social gatherings, fellowship, and mutual support are the hallmark of its activities. All men in the parish are invited to join us at any and all times. Contact Rich Stoops at (860) 693-1913 for more information. Youth Groups - LEGACY and SPYRITLEGACYLiving Eternally Grateful As Catholic YouthYouth in grades 9-12 Youth ministry fosters the personal and spiritual growth of young people, draws them into responsible participation in the life and mission of the church, and empowers them to live as disciples of Jesus in the world today. Our LEGACY “CORE Team” is composed of both adults and teens. We meet once a month from September – May to organize a variety of social, spiritual and service activities for teens in the parish. LEGACY is also the responsible for the planning and organizing of the Annual Summer Mission Trip. For more information, please contact Peter Fortier at (860) 205-6846 or peter.fortier@sbcglobal.net Music MinistryThe music ministry of St. Patrick’s provides music for all parish weekend liturgical services. In addition, the music ministry provides music for Holy Week, Easter, Christmas, and most Holy Days of Obligation. The music ministry includes an adult choir that rehearses weekly and sings at the 10am Sunday service as well as special services throughout the year. For each service the music ministry will provide a cantor and accompanist and occasionally other instrumentalists as well. A youth choir is also formed for the Christmas and Easter seasons. The music ministry also provides music for weddings and funerals, collaborates with Youth Ministry and Religious Education for Confirmation and First Communion celebrations, provides music for special Masses such as the Memorial Mass, and maintains and updates the music library. For more information about the Music Ministry please email Chris Casey at KeysCasey@aol.com. Offertory CountersA group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month. To volunteer call Betty Fournier at (860) 693-2287. Parish CouncilA Parish Pastoral Council, unlike the Parish Finance Council, is not mandated by canon law. The primary role of the Parish Pastoral Council is advisory, making recommendations to the Pastor about the spiritual well-being of the parish. As a visionary council, it concerns itself with where the parish wants to be in three to five years and not with the administrative aspects of running the parish. The Parish Pastoral Council does not run the parish, or supervise its daily work. Ultimately, that responsibility falls on the shoulders of the pastor. The Parish Council hopes to be prophetic, calling the community and its leaders to grow in faith together and to respond to the needs of the people. The Parish Pastoral Council continuously develops and articulates a deep and mature understanding of the identity and purpose of the parish. It reflects the unique personality of the parish as it evolves, using the mission statement developed by the Pastor and parishioners: “It is here that through the strength of Heaven, we teach the Word, Jesus Christ, the Tradition of His Church and celebrate His Divine Mercy.” The Pastor and Parish Pastoral Council strive to ensure that the parish is carrying out its stated mission and that the pastoral needs of the parish are met. These include Word, Worship, Community and Service. The pastor and council enable and encourage the broadest participation of parishioners in evangelizing, both within the parish and the larger community. It accepts the responsibility of hearing all voices in seeking to discern the will of God in the local community using scripture and the voice of the Church as their guide. We are the only ministry with members elected from the parish at large. The Parish Council is made up of 12 voting members plus our pastor and deacon. The members are all practicing Catholics, registered at St. Patrick’s parish, and in good standing with the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are elected for a service of 3 years, renewable once. We usually meet the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss the status and the future of the parish. R.C.I.A.The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is the preparation of adult candidates to receive the Catholic sacraments. For more information, contact the Parish Office (860) 693-8727. Retreats
Rosary at Cherry Brook Health Care CenterThe Rosary group visits the residents at Cherry Brook Health Care Center to pray the Rosary with them each week. We, among the four of us (thus far), each visit and pray the rosary on a rotating basis every Tuesday. We arrive at 6:00pm and ask the receptionist to announce that the Rosary is about to begin. We meet the residents in the lounge where the rosary is prayed. We also assist residents who need assistance in getting to the lounge. Usually we start by 6:15pm and end by about 6:45pm. We are looking for new members who are willing to commit to participate in at least one Tuesday per month. No requirements are necessary, only the desire to be present to those who are suffering. You don’t need to know how to pray the rosary. This is a very gratifying ministry as we pray with people, who in their old age and sufferings, have the face of Christ. Social/Hospitality Committee
Ushers & GreetersThere are currently 20 members of our Greeter/Usher Ministry. Duties range from pre-mass preparation through final blessings. We start by “policing” the church prior to mass. The gifts are secured and placed so they can be brought to the alter during mass. Our team will greet parishioners with a warm and friendly smile, secure gift bearers, seat parishioners in the least disruptive manner, secure the collection, handle emergencies, clean pews after mass and distribute bulletins as parishioners leave church. We are always look Women of St. Patrick’sThe group was formed over 80 years ago by women leaders in the church. The spirit of the founders is still alive in the group today. The women strive to make a difference by leading events that raise money for the needs of the church, providing social opportunities for church members, and helping with various church activities. Some of the events that the group leads include the following: Geranium and Mum Sales, Gingerbread Fair, Potluck Suppers, Coffee Hours, making Baptismal Gowns, and Funding/Distribution of College Scholarships. The group welcomes all women of the parish and understands that each individual has a unique background and interests and a limited amount of time to share. Please consider sharing your talents, ideas, and friendship with the Women of St. Patrick’s. The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month (September through June) at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. Contact the parish office at (860) 693-8727 for more information.
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Altar Server
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Liturgy
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Baptism Preparation
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Bereavement
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Cemetery Committee
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Choirs — Adult & Children
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Eucharistic Minister
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Facilities Committee
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Finance Council
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Haiti Ministry
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Human Needs Committee
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Lector
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Men's Fraternity
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Offertory Counters
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Parish Council
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R.C.I.A.
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Social/Hospitality
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