Ministries

Altar Server

Boys, girls and interested adults who have received the sacrament of the Eucharist assist the priest presiding at Masses on Saturdays, Sundays, and other days as needed.  Training sessions are scheduled quarterly. For more information contact Sharon Mazzo at (860) 693-0166

Liturgy Committee

Liturgy 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 Preparation

 Preparing 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.

Cemetery Committee

Works with the business & cemetery manager in making decisions about the proper operation of our three cemeteries.  For more information please call the Parish Office at (860) 693-8727.

Choirs — Children's and Adult

Join together in song, under the talented direction of our music director.  Rehearsals on Thursday in the Choir Loft.  Sing at Second Sunday Mass, as your schedule allows.  Children's choir is conducted seasonally in preparation for Christmas and Easter.  If interested please contact the music director, Chris Casey at KeysCasey@aol.com.

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.

Facilities Committee

Work with the Business and Facilities Manager managing the real property and infrastructure of our parish corporation.  For more information contact Dick Dimeo at (860) 673-3230.

Finance Council

Meets quarterly to advise the Pastor on financial matters of the parish. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.  For more information please contact Finance Council President, Lori Kluessendorf at (860) 693-6114.

Haiti Ministry

The Haiti Ministry was formed over a decade ago when St. Patrick's Parish sistered with St. Thérèse Parish in Lilavois, Haiti.  The Haiti Team and members of the parish travel to Haiti every year to see firsthand the needs of both the parish and the school.  This ministry has raised money through grants and drives to fund such needs as teacher salaries, a school feeding program, toilet facilities, church and school renovations, computer facilities and a solar energy project.  To visit the Haiti Ministry page click here.

Human Needs Committee

The Human Needs Committee works discreetly with families in our community who are in need of assistance.  This committee connects with town social workers, food banks and private referrals to offer real help to those in need.  For more information contact Terry St. Gelais at (860) 693-2883.

Soup Kitchen

Parishioners help provide hot meals on a monthly basis at the Soup Kitchen in Bristol, CT. For more information contact Barbara Scheideler (860) 693-2473.

Lector

Readers  proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.  Contact the Parish Office (860) 693-8727 for the next training session offered by the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Men’s Fraternity

All men are welcome! The men of the parish meet monthly to socialize and to participate in projects that help bolster parish life at St. Patrick's.   For more information please contact Rich Stoops at (860) 693-1913.

Youth Groups - LEGACY and SPYRIT 

Our parish is blessed to have two very active Youth Groups.  LEGACY is for the high-schoolers and SPYRIT is for our middle-school aged youngesters.  Visit their web-pages to learn more! 

Offertory Counters

A 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 Council

The Parish Council is involved in most activities and programs affecting the liturgical, spiritual, and social lives of St. Patrick parish.  For more information please contact Parish Secretary. 

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

Retreat is a gift to yourself — a way to step aside from everyday concerns to relax and care for your soul.  The weekend provides time for rest, reflection, prayer, and discussion.  Retreats are offered at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center in Farmington and Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford.  For more information and contacts, click here.

Social/Hospitality Committee

Volunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year.  For more information contact Joe Gurtowsky (860) 482-9810.

Ushers & Greeters

Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass.  Ushers also take up the collection and assist in seating Mass attendees.  For more information contact Mike Sinacori (860) 693-9204.

Women of St. Patrick's

All women are welcome!  Gatherings are on the second Tuesday of the month.  For more information please contact Annamae Rotondo at (860) 693-8220.  To learn more about Women of St. Patrick's click here.