September 9, 2022
News from St. Patricia Parish
“Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep." -Luke 15:6
Dear Parishioners,

The enormity of September 11 pulled the United States in two directions at once. On the one hand, we lashed out in anger and struck back with dramatic force, unleashing “shock and awe” for the entire world to see. On the other hand, it brought us to our knees in prayer. Fearing our physical survival, many decided to go to their house of worship. 
 
Twenty-one years later we find ourselves tired of war and desire to be in a new place. Unfortunately, we are all dealing with the ongoing war in Ukraine. Peace seems so elusive. 

We all hope to be free from fear and at peace with ourselves and others. As ambassadors of Christ, we can be agents of reconciliation and bring people to this new place within our own circle of influence...
Parish Happenings
Stop and Visit After Sunday Masses in September!
The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) invites you to deepen your relationship with the Parish and the many good people who make it up by taking some time to visit after all the Masses next Sunday and all through September.
The conversations shared over coffee, juice, and a sweet roll during the weeks of September will strengthen us as missionary disciples!
Weekend Retreat - October 29th-30th
To register, please contact Missy at mkeegan@stpatriciaparish.com or at 708-598-5222
Holy Name Society News
Stay after Mass for hospitality and talk more about growing your faith through service to our Parish! For more information about HNS visit our webpage or contact the Rectory.
Queen of Hearts Game #3
St. Patricia Trivia Night
Religious Education Good News
St. Patricia School Good News
Book Fair 2022
To all our St. Patricia parishioners, parents, students, and volunteers who contributed to making our Scholastic Book Fair a great success, we are sending our sincere gratitude!

Each year, the profits from the Book Fair are used to purchase new books for our school library. Students visit the library each Tuesday and, thanks to your support, have a wide array of books to check out and explore!
Support SPS - Fall Mum Sale
Help us raise money for SPS Parent's Club and brighten up your home with beautiful fall colors! All pre-orders need to be submitted by Friday, September 9th and should be picked up on Friday, September 16th between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please submit orders online or download the form. You may submit payment online or send a check to the School Office or Rectory in an envelope marked "Mum Sale" with your name. Thank you for your support!
First Saturday Devotions Return to St. Patricia!
Join us at St. Patricia Church every 1st Saturday of the month. Our next gathering is on October 1, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.
Mass Intentions for 2022
Would you like to remember your loved ones at our Masses - perhaps for the anniversary of their death, their birthday, or for their health? Their names will be printed in the weekly bulletin. Mass Cards are available on request.
For more information or to reserve your Masses, please call the Parish Office at (708)598-5222 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or email us at: rectory@stpatriciaparish.com
Stay Connected...
As we continue to rely more on email communication and online interactions, we encourage you to share this email with your contacts!

Please visit our Facebook Page for photos, announcements, and updates on Parish happenings. Be sure you are signed up to continue to receive our weekly newsletter. Stay connected with St. Patricia Parish!


Get Involved!
St. Patricia Ministries help our parish and local community grow in the faith. The Ministry Booklet contains a description of each Ministry here at our Parish, along with contact information about joining. Please consider joining a new Ministry to grow your relationship with St. Patricia’s faith community.

Enroll in Online Giving Today!
Thank you to all those who are mailing and dropping off their parish envelopes and donations, as always your support is greatly appreciated. As we begin our Parish Reopening, please note that collection baskets will not be passed at church. You may submit your envelope in the designated drop off in the Gathering Space before Mass begins or at the Rectory.

Online giving is still strongly being encouraged. We have a great tool via Give Central available where you can make an offertory contribution to our St. Patricia family and keep the vital ministries and services we provide going. Please click the link to learn more. God bless you for your generosity!
Support St. Patricia on Amazon Smile
Please keep St. Patricia in mind if you shop on Amazon. When you order from Amazon.com, you may designate that a contribution of 0.5% of your total Amazon.com order will be donated to St. Patricia Church. Simply visit www.smile.amazon.com, login, and search for St. Patricia Church as your charitable organization, or follow this link: smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2428437

Be sure to log in through smile.amazon.com each time you place an order so it credits to our account. Please consider doing this every time you place an order with Amazon.com. It’s free to you and it’s a wonderful way to benefit our parish and school!
St. Patricia Parish
9050 S. 86th Ave, Hickory Hills, IL, 60457

Rev. Michael G. Meany - Pastor
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. (Anticipated Mass) 
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. 
Weekdays: Monday thru Friday: 8:30 a.m.
CONFESSIONS:
Saturdays: Before 4:00 p.m. Mass (3:00-3:45 p.m.) By appointment anytime.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
RECTORY OFFICE: 708-598-5222
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Closed 12 p.m. -1 p.m.) 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Patricia School Contact Information:
9000 S. 86th Ave, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Phone: 708-598-8200
School Website: www.stpatriciaschool.org
Fax: 708-598-8233

Religious Education Contact Information:
9000 S. 86th Ave, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Phone: 708-599-1221