Forget-Me-Not Weekend (Monthly Food Collection)
Non-perishable food donations are collected at the Parish Center on the first weeked of every month.  The St. Patrick Food Pantry supplies food to the Father English Center and our sister parish Our Lady of Victories, both located in Paterson, N.J.  Both rely on the generosity of our parish to feed nearly 3,000 people each month.  You can help by donating non-perishable food the first weekend of every month and at our special food collections for Thanksgiving and Easter.  You can drop off your donation any time at the Parish Center.  Please check the Parish calender for dates. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

Contact: Patrice Quinn    908-665-2952

 Eva's Village
Volunteers prepare chili at home and deliver it to the Parish Center kitchen to be transported to Eva's Village in Paterson.  Sign-up sheets are provided in church each month to participatae in this ministry.  Don't forget the sign up dates for this summer.  Please check the Parish calender for dates. The prepared chili needs to be frozen.  Please place it in the freezer in the Parish Center - No later that 9:30am.  Drivers will pick up the chili to bring to Eva's Village by 10am.  Thank you for your generosity!

Contact: Lisa Hart  635-0408 

Interfaith Council for Homeless Families of Morris County
St. Patrick Parish is part of the Interfaith Network for the Homeles which is located at Stanley Congregational Church, Chatham four times each year.  We welcome volunteers to provide food, childcare, and presence with the families.

Contact: Rosalie Park - 973-377-6127

Christmas in a Box and the Giving Tree
During Advent an opportunity is provided for individuals and groups within the parish to supply gifts for needy families.

 Contact: Pat Mercadante   635-7089  

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick
Adults in the community bring the Eucharist to the sick or homebound parishioner of St. Patrick. The Parish community wishes to visit all who are ill, whether at home or in the hospital.  Please notify the Parish Office (635-0625) if you would like to have someone prayed for, visited, and/or receive the Eucharist.
Contact: Kay Kaiser  973-635-2781

 
Bereavement Ministry
This ministry is devoted to the healing process for those who have lost loved ones.   Sessions are held throughout the year and information can be found in the parish bulletin.
Contact: Parish Office     973-635-0625

Ministry of Caring
The caring ministry assists parishioners who are in need of transportation and/or meals due to illness, infirmity, or emergency situations.
Contact: Parish Office    973-635-0625 

New Parishioners Welcome
Newly registered parishioners are welcomed and invited to meet the parish staff and learn more about our parish.  This welcoming event is scheduled at various times throughout the year after a sunday liturgy.
Contact:    The Parish Office     635-0625

Parish Picnic
The Pastoral Council sponsors this annual event, usually held in the fall season.  The picnic provides an opportunity for the entire parish and our sister parish, Our Lady of Victories, to gather informally for an afternoon of fun and relaxation for children and adults.
Contact:   Parish Office    635-0625

Volunteer Thank You Event
Annually the parish staff invites the many, many people who have assisted with our parish ministries to an evening social event which includes a "wine and hors d'oeuvres" hour and a catered dinner.
Contact:   Any member of the Parish Staff

St. Patrick's Day Celebration
One of the ways we celebrate our parish patron, Saint Patrick, is through an annual event such as an "Irish Breakfast" or an evening celebration -- of course, featuring the "lilt of Irish laughter!"
Contact: -  635-0625