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Ministry Directory

- Ministries

St. Patrick is home to a number of ministries and opportunities to get involved in. Please find a current listing here along with contact information to dive in if you are interested!
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AdorerS
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We are grateful to all who participate in Eucharistic Adoration in the Divine Mercy Chapel. In addition to our guests and visitors, we are always looking for adorers to commit to one hour a week on a specific day and time to ensure someone's presence with the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament at all times.
Contact: the Parish Office, 319.362.7966
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adult faith formation opportunities
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Please check out our opportunities for Adult Faith Formation (Book Studies, Small Groups, Prayer Communities) under the "Faith Formation" tab on the main menu, or by clicking here:
Adult Faith Formation
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Altar Linen Cleaners
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Altar Linen Cleaners are responsible for cleaning the fabrics and linens used for the celebration of Mass including altar garments, corporals, and purificators. Cleaners are on a rotation, responsible for one month at a time.
Contact: the Parish Office, 319.362.7966
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Catechesis of the Good shepherd Catechist or Atrium Assistants
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Helps teach children the faith utilizing the montesorri methods found in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Candidates interested in possibly becoming a catechist must complete extensive training and formation. Atrium assistants help the catechists during catechesis.
Contact: Geralyn Ward, [email protected]
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Choir
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The St. Patrick Choir is a group of singers who help elevate the liturgical celebrations at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The choir meets weekly to rehearse and usually sings twice a month for Mass. The group is non-auditioned and open to all who have a passion to use their God-given abilities to elevate the liturgy in a community of singers.
Contact: Connor Miller, [email protected]
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Church Cleaning Crews
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Parishioners are invited to join one of six cleaning crews who rotate on a weekly basis to clean the church proper. Responsibilities include vacuuming, wiping down pews, and other cleaning duties. Crews meet for approximately two hours on Monday mornings.
Contact: the Parish Office, 319.362.7966
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Front Desk/Reception Volunteers
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We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our front desk! Volunteers are asked to help answer the door and phone calls as well as other small tasks as needed. Volunteer for as long or as short a time as works for you.
Contact: Contact: the Parish Office, 319.362.7966
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Funeral Meal Teams & Dessert Bakers
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Funeral meal teams help to serve food for funeral luncheons that occur at St. Patrick. We are also always looking for volunteers willing to provide desserts for the luncheons.
Contact: the Parish Office, 319.362.7966
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Good Grub Social Club Volunteers
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Good Grub Social Club happens on the first Thursday of every month and is always looking for volunteers to help put the event on and/or bake desserts for those who attend.
Contact: the Parish Office, 319.362.7966
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Green Square Meals
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St. Patrick is responsible for putting together a crew to help serve meals at Green Square Meals on the fourth Friday of every month from 3:00-5:00pm.
Contact: the Parish Office, 319.362.7966
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Homebound Ministry
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Help visit and distribute Holy Communion to those who are homebound.
Contact: the Parish Office, 319.362.7966
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Liturgical Ministries
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Lend your God-given talents and abilities back to God in the celebration of the Holy Liturgy. Help us elevate our liturgy as a reader, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, musician, or altar server (grades 4-12).
Contact: the Parish Office, 319.362.7966
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Metro Catholic Outreach
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Metro Catholic Outreach (MCO) is the local Catholic charity geared towards helping those who need food assistance, financial assistance, or community assistance.
Contact: MCO, 319.739.5490