Ministries and Small Communities
Men’s’ Council – Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in Saint Patrick Rectory. We spend time in prayer. Discuss a topic of interest to Christian men living in the twenty-first century and end with a time of fellowship. The Men’s Council also takes on construction and repair projects in the parish.
Women’s Council – Meets monthly during the school year. We share recipes, discuss issues of interest to Christian women of today and share prayer
The Ave Maria Society – Meets monthly for prayer and ways to help the parish through fund raising, reaching out to the sick and homebound, the bereaved and expectant and new mothers.
The Legion of Mary – Meets weekly for prayer and following the direction of the pastor, visits the homebound.
The Knights and Ladies of Saint Patrick -- The Knights and Ladies is an organization of Catholic men and women of all nationalities who have been recognized by the Bishop of Erie for their contributions to the community in the name and spirit of Christ Jesus. In addition, they take as their special ministry, the Sister Mary Pascal Gray, SSJ Food Pantry, giving of their time, talent and treasure in support of the Food Pantry's mission.
The Sister Mary Pascal Gray, SSJ Food Pantry – see the page dedicated to this ministry.
The Legion of Mary – Meets weekly for prayer and following the direction of the pastor, visits the homebound.
The Knights and Ladies of Saint Patrick -- The Knights and Ladies is an organization of Catholic men and women of all nationalities who have been recognized by the Bishop of Erie for their contributions to the community in the name and spirit of Christ Jesus. In addition, they take as their special ministry, the Sister Mary Pascal Gray, SSJ Food Pantry, giving of their time, talent and treasure in support of the Food Pantry's mission.
The Sister Mary Pascal Gray, SSJ Food Pantry – see the page dedicated to this ministry.
Saint Patrick Haven – a shelter for homeless men. Under the direction of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Northwest Pennsylvania, Saint Patrick Haven provides shelter for up to 22 men per night as well as an evening meal on Sundays when the nearby Emmaus Soup Kitchen is closed. Saint Patrick parishioners act as greeters and provide meals several times each month.
The Upper Room – a daytime shelter for the homeless housed at Saint Paul United Church of Christ. Saint Patrick’s works with Saint Paul’s in this ministry. The Upper Room provides a place of warmth and safety for homeless men, women and children during the day when many other shelters are closed. It also provides referrals when needed and meals when possible.
Saint Patrick Music Ministry – with a Traditional Choir, a Contemporary Choir, a Schola and a Cantor Program, Saint Patrick Music ministry provides quality music for liturgies, prayer and other religious events.
The Erie Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Bruce Morton Wright, serves as a vital cultural resource for the Erie, Pennsylvania and surrounding communities. The Erie Chamber Orchestra has been very successful in its mission of presenting "free admission" concerts to the community. Saint Patrick Parish hosts four concerts per year.
Saint Margaret Mary and the Sacred Heart Shrine
Saint Patrick Chor Second CD
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