March 3, 2023
News from St. Patricia Parish
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
- Matthew 17:5
Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey
Don’t forget to share your feedback on the Disciple Maker Index! The Survey is LIVE and will be open until March 31st.

All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole. The survey is available on our website: https://stpatriciaparish.com/parish-survey/

We are trying to get the highest response rate possible. This information will be invaluable to Fr. Meany, parish leadership, and our various ministries as we plan for the future and strive to be the best disciples we can be. We will receive the results this spring/summer at which time we will share what we have learned with the entire parish. 

Thank you for your help in this important matter!
Parish Happenings
St. Patricia Teen Ministry
St. Patricia's Teen Ministry is in the process of forming a Youth Leadership Council to support the planning and leading of the group as we move forward. We aim to create a space to come together and explore the many ways we live our faith as young people... while having fun, making friends, and building confidence to be our authentic Catholic selves each new day. Teen Ministry is open to young people in grades 7-12.

Interested in becoming involved or want to learn more? Contact Mariya K. C/O Jen Ahern at jahern@stpatriciaparish.com
Holy Name Society News
Queen of Hearts 50/50 Raffle
Game #3 - Week 17- It’s a Rollover! Position #52 was chosen revealing the 2 of♦️ Congratulations to Rich K. for having their ticket pulled and winning a $50 Gift Card to Prime Time Restaurant.

Next Drawing: Wednesday 3/8/23 at 6:00 pm at Prime Time.

Jackpot is over $5,790.00 and climbing! Tickets on sale after all weekend Masses, at the Rectory, and at Prime Time.
Will you find the Queen? 👑❤
Religious Education Good News
St. Patricia School Good News
We had the BEST morning with our Kindy families at last week's Sweetheart Mass!  Kindergarten students shared gifts with their parents/VIPs, celebrated Mass with our Faith Family, performed a selection of songs after Mass, hosted parents/VIPs for breakfast treats, and danced the hokey pokey! It was a full morning of faith and fun!
CATHOLIC PRAYER CORNER

Prayer for Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman’s intercession

Ever loving God, who by your infinite goodness inflamed the heart of your servant and religious, Sister Thea Bowman with an ardent love for you and the People of God; a love expressed through her indomitable spirit, deep and abiding faith, dedicated teaching, exuberant singing, and unwavering witnessing of the joy of the Gospel.

Her prophetic witness continues to inspire us to share the Good News with those whom we encounter; most especially the poor, oppressed, and marginalized. May Sister Thea’s life and legacy compel us to walk together, to pray together, and to remain together as missionary disciples ushering in the new evangelization for the Church we love.

Gracious God imbue us with the grace and perseverance that you gave your servant, Sister Thea. For in turbulent times of racial injustice, she sought equity, peace, and reconciliation. In times of intolerance and ignorance, she brought wisdom, awareness, unity, and charity. In times of pain, sickness, and suffering, she taught us how to live fully until called home to the land of promise. If it be your Will, O God, glorify our beloved Sister Thea, by granting the favor I now request through her intercession (mention your request), so that all may know of her goodness and holiness and may imitate her love for You and Your Church. We ask this through Your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ. 
Amen.
© 2018 Catholic Diocese of Jackson

Readings for the week of March 5, 2023
Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 (22)/2 Tm 1:8b-10/Mt 17:1-9
Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13/Lk 6:36-38 
Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23/Mt 23:1-12 
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16/Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6/Lk 16:19-31
Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 
Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Next Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 (8)/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 
4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

Observances for the week of March 5, 2023
Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Lent
Tuesday: Sts. Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs 
Wednesday: St. John of God, Religious 
Thursday: St. Frances of Rome, Religious 
Next Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Lent, Daylight Saving Time begins
First Friday Holy Hours at St. Patricia
Join us at St. Patricia Church every 1st Friday of the month. Our next gathering is on March 3rd at 6:00 p.m.
First Saturday Devotions at St. Patricia
Join us at St. Patricia Church every 1st Saturday of the month. Our next gathering is on March 4th at 8:00 a.m.
Stay Connected to St. Patricia
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.

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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