Get involved at St. Patrick!
The parish continues to grow and there are many opportunities for everyone to get involved. Many hands make light work. Please consider attending or supporting any of the activities below or contact the parish office to volunteer for something else!
FR. SSONKO FUNDRAISER
Invest in Hope: Educate Youth for Brighter Tomorrows. We will continue to accept donations to our fundraiser count until Friday, July 17.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
The staff of St. Patrick is sharing appreciation for all of our volunteers with an appreciation dinner on Tuesday, July 21.
HIRING PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT
Be a part of the St. Patrick Preschool Staff as a Teacher Assistant. Apply today!
JOIN A WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP
Ladies from our parish meet weekly to study Scripture and spend time in fellowship. If you want to join, click the button below!
JOIN THE MUSIC MINISTRY
There are many opportunities to help support our parish with your musical talents! Find the right fit for you!
FATHER SSONKO MISSIONARY FUND
Fr. Baxter first met Fr. Ssonko in 2008. Learn how we can support the school and students in Busaabala, Uganda!
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
There are many ways that you can get involved. Find all of the ways your family can share your talent, time, and treasure here.
The community of St Patrick is one of faith and commitment to the Lord.
We, the faithful community of St. Patrick, are using our collective gifts to serve the Lord and one another. Through worship, faith, formation, education, and outreach we strive to be a sign of Christ’s presence in our community and the world.
Interested in becoming Catholic?
Register for OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults).
Mass Times
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil – 5 PM
Sunday – 8 AM, 10 AM, Noon
Rosary 30 minutes before Mass
DAILY MASS TIMES
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 7:30 AM
Tuesday – 6 PM
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Morning Mass – 7:30 AM
Evening Mass – 6 PM
Holidays on Weekdays – 9 AM
RECONCILIATION
Saturday – 4-4:40 PM
Or by appointment
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Help us kick off Gretna Days with food, fun, live music, and a cornhole tournament in the South Parking Lot for the annual St. Patrick and Gretna Knights of Columbus Community Festival on Friday, July 24 from 5 PM to 10 PM. ... See MoreSee Less
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“I’ve learned to evangelize. Spread the word of Christ. Get out of my comfort zone, because you never know who could be impacted!”
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Friday night we watched a progress video to see just how much St. Mary's Primary School has grown. If you missed our fundraiser and would still like to donate to Fr. Ssonko and our sister parish in Uganda, we will continue to accept donations through this Friday (July 17) for our fundraiser total.
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Jesus meant His parables to shock and befuddle His audience for a reason. He told parables to make His audience think. Applied to our modern life, the parable of the sower and the seed still poses a questions for us to ponder.
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What kind of things does a farmer talk about when he is milking cows?
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