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Welcome to St. Patrick ParishSaint Patrick Parish, nurtured by the Eucharist and the Word of God, is a welcoming community.Parish Office: 41 Oliver Street, Chatham NJ 07928 (973) 635-0625
The Saint Patrick Parish office is temporarily closed; however, our pastoral staff is available through email. Please visit our staff directory page for email addresses.
Thank you for your understanding during this challenging time.Church: 85 Washington Avenue, Chatham NJ 07928
Saint Patrick School: 45 Chatham Street, Chatham, NJ 07928 (973) 635-4623
Fr. Robert J. Mitchell, Pastor
Fr. Artur Prazak, Parochial Vicar
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Masses LivestreamedSaturday, May 30 at 5 pm with Fr. Bob & Dcn Joe
Sunday, May 31 at 10 am with Fr. Artur
Thursday, June 4 at 9 am with Fr. Bob
Graduation
Friday, June 5 at 12 pm with Fr. Artur
First Friday
Join us in Song for Livestreamed Masses!
Click on the hymn titles for words and music!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the church will be closed until further notice. -
News
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A food drive will occur on Wednesdays for local families in front of the Chatham Methodist Church on Main Street. If you or your family need assistance, you are welcome to take whatever food you need. If you would like to donate, please click on the title for instructions and information about this initiative.Read More
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We will be collecting new toys the weekend of June 6 & 7 along with non-perishable food for our monthly Forget-Me-Not food collection. The small toys will be distributed to families in need when they visit the Fr. English Center food pantry. Click on the title for more details.Read More
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The Bishops of New Jersey have agreed to transfer the celebration of the Solemnity of the Ascension from a holy day of obligation observed on Thursday, May 21, 2020, to the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 24, 2020, replacing the Mass and readings of the Seventh Sunday of Easter. The transfer of the feast is for this year only. As you are aware, the obligation of the faithful to attend Mass remains suspended for the present time. On Thursday, May 21, 2020, the Mass of Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter is celebrated or the Optional Memorial of Saint Peter Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs is observed with the Mass being taken from the Common of Several Martyrs.Read More
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From the Pastor's Desk
May 24, 2020
Honoring Fallen Heros of the United StatesA 1st Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Private are traveling together on a military aircraft over enemy territory when suddenly their plane is struck by a missile. They lose power in both engines, and it is obvious the plane is going to crash. Quickly looking around, the 1st Sergeant finds two parachutes. At this time, the soldiers need to figure out whose getting the parachutes. The Lieutenant says, “I’m an officer, and my position is much more important. I’m taking one of those parachutes!” The Lieutenant grabs a bag and jumps out of the plane. The Private looks to the 1st Sergeant and boldly says, “Go ahead 1st Sergeant, take the last parachute. They need you more than they need me.” The 1st Sergeant chuckles and says, “Don’t be a silly Private. Grab a parachute and let’s go. The lieutenant jumped with my rucksack.”
This Monday, May 25, our country honors all brave men and women who jumped from planes over enemy territory and countless others who risked and lost their lives for world freedom, which is an unselfish act of love. Memorial Day takes a different slant as all entertain visions with concerns over opportunities to enjoy freedom within the guidelines to social distant themselves. Last weekend I came across an article about a woman, Gail Van Prooien, who insisted that she never missed a Memorial Day Parade. Due to the cancellations of parades within New Jersey, she sought new ways to honor military heroes that displayed her love and respect for these individuals. Her request brought forth the invitation for all people on Memorial Day at 10:00 a.m. to sing or play the Star Spangled Banner from driveways, porches or rooftops. At St. Patrick Church we will livestream our Memorial Day mass at 10:00 a.m. beginning with the National Anthem. Like Gail, my thoughts will evolve around the fallen heroes of the United States with optimism that the traditions of the day do not give way to priorities of open beaches, shops, and food stands.
Memorial Day invites us to honor the fate of the fallen from the Civil War to World Wars I and II to Viet Nam and beyond through respect and love for fallen heroes. We share in our country’s aspiration to give thanks for these brave men and women who put their lives on the line and paid the supreme cost; therefore, it is one of the most patriotic observances in our country in that gutsy men and women unknown to most of us lost their lives in defense of the land they loved and cherished, while others lost their lives in attempts to defend or inject freedom into distant lands. A genuine celebration of Memorial Day is much more than a “holiday” of fun and entertainment, but challenges us to set time aside for reflection and prayer so that these lives are never forgotten. It is also common to include families who mourn loved ones lost in the line of duty, and others who presently serve overseas in our military.
There is a familiar saying on Memorial Day, “If a country is good enough to live in, it’s good enough to fight for.” This makes Memorial Day personal and communal, yet it is easy to lose sight of its message unless we experienced the passing of a friend, family member, or individual who served in the military as this shock releases incredible heartache and torment. Memorial Day awakens us to all military personnel who stand ready to protect our land in a world marred by terrorism, radicalism, and inequality that exists in countries saturated with corruption and injustice. This year Memorial Day sparks an uncommon turn; but, calls us to be united in the way that we combat the coronavirus so that through a healing touch of responsible actions we imitate the mending spirit of Christ upon all people.
The parish gives prominence to Memorial Day with the celebration of mass at 10:00 a.m. which will be livestreamed to you. The liturgy pays tribute to those courageous men and women who died in war, and the heartache their families hold in their absence.
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Acts 20:28-38Responsorial Psalm 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36abGospel Jn 17:11b-19
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