Father Keith M. Carroll announces the establishment of the Board of Education

As of the June meeting of the School Board, Father Carroll has suppressed the School Board with the intent of creating a Board of Education that will begin in August.  The Board of Education will be a broad based board to encompass the parish religious education and the school.  The board will be divided into Committees (Facilities, Curriculum, Technology, Social/Activities, and Marketing/Finances).  Members of the Board of Education will be on each committee but each member of the committee will not necessarily be a member of the Board.  The Board will include members of the Pastoral Council, Parish Finance Council, and Parish Long Range Planning Committee.  The creation of this collaborative Board of Education is a response to the School Climate & Needs Survey conducted last fall in which the disconnect between the parish and school was highlighted.  Each parishioner is invited to provide service to our parish and school as a member of one of the committees.  If you have interest in one of the committee, your gifts and talents would be most welcome.  Please contact Fr. Carroll, Mrs. Varholy, or Mrs. Smith to express your interest.  An announcement of the members of the Board of Education and each committee will be made in August as this new board begins its service to our Parish/School Community. 

Guatemala Mission Trip - January 31st - February 8, 2015

What's coming up?  On January 31st, a team from Saint Patrick Church will be going to Guatemala to serve and to spread the light of Christ by their interaction with the people of San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala.  This is really a mission trip for Saint Patrick's and as such would be nice to have the participation and involvement of the whole Church.  There is room for 12-15 participants.  Will you be one of the?  For more information please check out this weekends bulletin! 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS...REMINDER ABOUT RCIA, SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION, 8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION AND NEED FOR CATECHISTS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ITEMS...

 

Confirmation Candidates for 2014-15

Please Note!

If you are eligible to receive the sacrament of Confirmation this school year, and have not received a notice from the Religious Ed office, please call or email Sue Varholy as soon as possible. (854-6653  svarholy@stpatrickyork.net)

 

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

 

Interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) provides a process for people who wish to investigate more fully the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Soon we will be gathering for our fall session of RCIA.

You may be married to a Catholic, or someone who has always wondered about Catholics or someone who is considering becoming a Catholic. Anyone with an interest is warmly welcomed. You assume no obligation by attending these sessions. Please call or email Sue Varholy in the Rel Ed office (854-6653) (svarholy@stpatrickyork.net)   if you are interested in joining us or have any questions.

 

Sunday Religious Education Registration

The letter and form for registering for Religious Ed 2014-15 have been mailed.  If you have not received yours, please contact the Religious Ed office. (854-6653 or svarholy@stpatrickyork.net)  Please return the registration form to the Religious Ed office as soon as possible. This information is also available on the parish website.

 

Need for Catechists

"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”  We are beseeching the Lord and you to consider prayfully to be a labor in the Lord’s vineyard. Our Religious Education program is in need of a few catechists. “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.”  For more information and details, please call or email Sue Varholy (854-6653) (svarholy@stpatrickyork.net) Thanks for giving this plea your prayerful consideration!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Good Shepherd Perpertual Adoration Chapel...OPEN HOURS!

PLEASE CONSIDER SPENDING ONE HOUR WITH THE LORD JESUS!!!

 

“We must be present with and to the Lord, in silence as Mary Practiced silence.  We begin with silence of the will, that is, willing nothing but the will of God.  Begin here and the rest will come.  The Holy Spirit will come upon you and you will experience silence.  Guard and protect it with love and you will become a garden enclosed.  Silence is the soil for the seed of the word.”  Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta.

 

Come practice this silence in the Good Shepherd Perpetual Adoration Chapel.  We have open hours that need to be filled in order to keep the Chapel open 24/7.  Perhaps one of these will fit your schedule Tuesday 6am; Thursday 10am; Friday 6am; Saturday 2am; Saturday 10pm

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE PASTOR...Ms. Mary Elizabeth Muir leaving as Principal...Father Carroll appoints Mrs. Kathleen Smith interim principal

Saint Patrick School Staff Changes

It is with a mixture of emotions that today I announce that Ms. Mary Elizabeth Muir will be leaving as principal of St. Patrick School.  Ms. Muir has accepted a position as Chief Academic Officer with the Independence Mission Schools a non-profit organization in the Philadelphia area whose mission “is to provide sustainable, affordable, high-quality Catholic education to children of all faiths in underserved urban neighborhoods, through a new model of governance, funding, and accountability for the member schools.”   While I am sad to lose Ms. Muir as our principal, at the same time I am happy that she has been given this opportunity.  Publically I want to thank her for her commitment to Saint Patrick School but more importantly thank her for her commitment overall to Catholic Education.  Ms. Muir’s last day will be Thursday July 31st.

With Ms. Muir’s departure I have appointed Mrs. Kathleen Smith as interim principal of Saint Patrick School for the 2014/2015 school year.  Mrs. Smith has been in the principal program in the diocese and has taught at our school for fourteen years.  I am grateful for Mrs. Smith’s willingness to serve as our interim principal and I am looking forward to working with her as we move into the new academic year! 

 

Sincerely,

 

Reverend Keith M. Carroll

Pastor

Father Keith Michael Carroll Pastor of Saint Patrick Church with Ms. Mary Elizabeth Muir and Mrs. Kathleen Smith on the afternoon of the formal announcement.

Are you going into 8th Grade??? It's time to start thinking about confirmation

 

 

           

 Confirmation Candidates for 2014-15    

 Please Note!

If you are eligible to receive the sacrament of Confirmation this school year, and have not received a notice from the Rel Ed office, please call or email Sue Varholy as soon as possible. (854-6653  svarholy@stpatrickyork.net)

 

 

Religious Education Catechists Needed!!!

"The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”  We are beseeching the Lord and you to consider prayfully to be a labor in the Lord’s vineyard. Our Religious Education program is in need of a few catechists. “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.”  For more information and details, please call or email Sue Varholy (854-6653) (svarholy@stpatrickyork.net) Thanks for giving this plea your prayerful consideration!

SCRIP Program Changes

Having made changes to the SCRIP Program as required by the Diocese and tax laws for non-profit organizations, Fr. Carroll, on the advice of the Finance Council, has determined that the SCRIP Program, as it is currently functioning, is no longer cost effective for our parish, due to decreased use.  The following changes will be made effective immediately:

1.    Giant and Weis WILL continue to be available weekly after Masses and orders may be placed through the school during the school year and will be filled on Wednesdays.

2.    Other Great Lake SCRIP cards in stock will be sold but no new stock will be purchased. 

3.    SCRIP NOW flyers will be available to those who wish to continue to purchase SCRIP on line and print certificates at home.  These purchases will continue to benefit St. Patrick Parish, are available immediately, and may be purchased with a credit card.  ALL are encouraged to explore this option. 

 

      Many thanks to those who use the SCRIP program to benefit the parish!  We do ask you to consider the SCRIP NOW online option!

Religious Education News...RCIA and Religious Education Program

Interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) provides a process for people who wish to investigate more fully the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Soon we will be gathering for our fall session of RCIA.

You may be married to a Catholic, or someone who has always wondered about Catholics or someone who is considering becoming a Catholic. Anyone with an interest is warmly welcomed. You assume no obligation by attending these sessions. Please call or email Sue Varholy in the Rel Ed office (854-6653) (svarholy@stpatrickyork.net)   if you are interested in joining us or have any questions.

All Religious Ed Families-Please note. The letter and form for registering for Rel Ed 2014-15 have been mailed.  If you have not received yours, please contact the Rel Ed office. (854-6653 or svarholy@stpatrickyork.net)  Please return the registration form to the Rel Ed office as soon as possible. This information is also available on the parish website.

 

Security Project Update for the week of July 7th

Update on the Security Project

This week Crime Intervention has been around installing cameras around the property, adding an alarm system to the Rectory and is working on updating the security system in our school.  They will also be monitoring the fire alarms in the Church.  On Wednesday they updated our smoke alarms in the Church.  For those who struggle with the smoke generated from incense you will be happy to know that we will now be able to put the incense in the sacristy after use since we replaced those smoke detectors with "heat sensors."

Crime Intervention will be around next week to finish placing cameras around the property, setting up the DVR system to allow us to monitor our property, and updating our security system.  I am very happy with the work these guys are doing.

 

Security cameras are mounted on our famous unfinished bell tower looking into the parking lot and along the front of the Church.

 

 

Saint Michael Prayer

Saint Michael Prayer

Beginning on Friday August 1, 2014 the Saint Michael Prayer will be recited at the end of the weekday Masses.  The Saint Michael prayer will not be recited formally after the Sunday Masses or Holy Day of Obligations.  However, I would encourage everyone to consider making the Saint Michael prayer as part of the prayer after thanksgiving following each weekend or Holy Day Mass. 

 

 

Deacon Michael Bahn appointed to Diaconal Ministries here at St. Patrick Church

Deacon Michael Bahn appointed to assist at Saint Patrick Church

The Most Reverend Ronald Gainer, Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg has appointed Deacon Michael Bahn to Diaconal Ministries here at Saint Patrick Church.   I am truly grateful to Bishop Gainer for appointing Deacon Mike to Saint Patrick Church and looking forward to his ministry with us.  Saint Patrick Church is Deacon Mike’s home parish and so I would formally like to welcome him home.  Previously Deacon Mike served at Saint John the Baptist in New Freedom and most recently was helping out at my home parish of Saint Rose of Lima. 

When you have the opportunity, please welcome Deacon Mike to the parish.  Deacon Mike joins Deacon Michael DeVivo who has been serving Saint Patrick Church since 2009.  I am truly grateful to have their assistance in the pastoral ministry of the parish. 

Plan Ahead and Mark York Calendars

Plan Ahead and Mark Your Calendars!!!

On Sunday August 24^th 2014 we will be having our parish picnic following the 10:45AM Mass.  Please consider joining your parish family that afternoon.  Planning for the parish picnic is going on as we speak.  The next picnic meeting will be Tuesday July 8^th at 6:30pm.  We can really use more help.  Please read the parish bulletin for more information.

On Sunday August 31^st 2014 Labor Day Weekend, York City will be hosting a "Food Truck" event next door at Penn Park from 11AM – 6PM.  Some people have contacted me concerned about Mass times and parking.  Taking everything into consideration I have decided to cancel the Sunday Evening Mass that Sunday.  I will need help keeping our lots clear for our parishioners for the 8AM and 10:45AM Masses.   Following the 10:45AM Mass both lots next to the Church will be available for parking for those who wish to go across the street for the event.  For those coming for the 10:45AM Mass please note traffic around the Church may we congested...please consider that as you travel to Mass that Sunday.