This year, we would like to open nominations for the Legacy Honoree to the parish and the school! The Legacy Cup recognizes an individual or a group of individuals who have served Saint Patrick School faithfully and generously in many ways over the course of several years. This person demonstrates a great love for the Faith as well as a deep commitment to the mission of Catholic education at St. Patrick. Please click HERE to make a nomination!

ACE is one of three grants St. Patrick School depends heavily on for financial aid for its students. The benefit dinner for ACE is coming up in November, and what is excited about this year is that donors can specify their donation to go directly to the St. Patrick School Endowment fund for Financial Aid. Before, it went to a general Endowment Fund, but now it is more specific, meaning St. Patrick School can grow its endowment to directly increase financial aid for students today and yet to come. Click HERE for more information!

ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO… Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. Our classes begin on Tuesday, September 5 at 6:30pm. Please call Fr Zack or fill in the forms online HERE if you are interested. You are invited for this life changing experience of faith! 

Saint Patrick Church is featured in the recently awarded book, Diocese of Nashville: A Family of Faith, alongside renowned photographer Robin Hood’s work. The stunning photographic book Diocese of Nashville: Family of Faith has recently earned the national Benjamin Franklin award for Excellence, and it features Saint Patrick Church! Get your copy at Nashville’s St. Mary’s Bookstore or online at dioceseofnashville.com/family-of-faith.

The Youth Leadership Workshop (YLW) unites rising juniors,seniors, and college freshman from parishes all across our Diocese for four days of leadership training and spiritual growth. The goal of YLW is to empower and educate young leaders about their faith and the gifts, talents, and abilities God has given them. YLW is grounded in our Catholic faith as participants will experience unique experiences in Adoration, Prayer, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Mass. During the workshop, teens will interact in small groups to explore their leadership styles, understand Christ’s call to discipleship, and build lasting relationships.

Irish Picnic 2023 t-shirts, hats, aprons and tumblers are available in the St. Patrick School Picnic Shop! A variety of adult and children sizes are available!

Our CCD classes meet in the Life Teen Hall each week at St. Patrick's. Contact the Parish Office for information on enrolling your child in religious education classes.

Members of our current RCIA class made a pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament on January 7 in Hanceville, Alabama.

On Sunday, October 23, 2022 we celebrated The Rite of Acceptance for those who are seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. This Rite marks the beginning of the Catechumenate which is a time for nurturing and growth in faith and conversion to God. As a church community we are all called to pray and support those who are on the journey to commit their life to Christ and be received into the Church at Easter: Danielle & Tanner Wilson, Thomas & Breanna Hooper, Jennifer Robison, Jessica Wallace, Forrest Horan and Joshua Avazquez (not pictured).

The St. Vincent de Paul Youth Society at St. Patrick Church in McEwen showed off their Vincentian quality of service by preparing and serving a dinner to leaders of the community including Bishop J. Mark Spalding, Father Zack Kirangu, pastor of St. Patrick, Humphreys County Sherriff Chris Davis, and the Dominican Sisters who teach at St. Patrick School on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Please see the full article HERE on the Tennessee Register website.

2022 will go down in history as the year that Roe v. Wade was overturned, and the renewal of a legislative challenge at both the state and national level to protect the lives of the unborn. That challenge takes on a laser-like focus during October, when we are called to consider more deeply why every human life is valuable as well as create a culture that protects life from conception to natural death. Click HERE for more information from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Barbara Hooper and Eddie Bozman, members of the St. Vincent de Paul conference at St. Patrick Church in McEwen, and key leaders in flood relief efforts in Humphreys County, were recognized with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s 2022 Disaster Services Corporation Emerging Leaders Award during the annual national St. Vincent de Paul Conference Friday, Sept. 2, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. Click HERE for the entire story.

The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, Kentucky is home to the largest stained glass church window in the world! Click here for a virtual tour of this beautiful Cathedral.

Sunday, August 21 marked one year since the flood in 2021 which devastated our community and claimed the lives of 20 residents. Events were held throughout the weekend in memory and honor of the victims and survivors who are still rebuilding their lives. Our parish is blessed to have Father Zack Kirangu, the Dominican Sisters, and local chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society who support our community.

Barbara Hooper and Eddie Bozeman have been selected to receive the 2022 DSC Emerging Leaders Award by the Disaster Services Corp Society of St. Vincent de Paul.   They will be recognized at the Annual Conference in September.

St. Patrick School has positions open for administrative assistant, pre-kindergarten teacher, and long-term substitute. For more information CLICK HERE.

The St. Louis Sluggers volunteered in Waverly to help with rebuilding efforts following catastrophic flooding in August 2021. The group of 25 volunteers from the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Queen of All Saints Parish in Oakville coordinated their trip with St. Vincent de Paul in McEwen. They helped with repairs on nine homes, including installing floors, painting, plumbing and electrical work, among other tasks.

Life Teen joined the rest of the Life Teen Youth Groups across the US by singing the Divine Mercy Chaplet this past Sunday at 3:00 PM. Ella Hooper, Addison Hooper, Chesney Lansford, and Kayleigh McGahey performed an excellent rendition of the Chaplet with Giselle Williams accompanying them at the piano. The parishioners, family members, and friends had an excellent time as they sang along with the youth. The event concluded with snacks and refreshments at the Life Teen Center. The next Life Teen meeting is Wednesday May 11, 2022 at 6:30 at the Life Teen Center.

Recently, Second Harvest presented an article about Robert, a food pantry volunteer, whose home and belongings were destroyed by the flood. The article features our St. Vincent de Paul’s monthly food drive. If you would like to read about the impact that St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Patrick makes on our community, CLICK HERE.

The Mission Integration Office of the Diocese of Nashville is now publicizing job openings in parishes, schools, and ministry offices. A new link to the career opportunities page on the diocesan website can be accessed through the QR code at left. The link is accessible from your smart phone and job opportunities are updated regularly. With entities across the diocese submitting information, there is an ever-changing list of positions available.