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.

Much fun was had at our St. Patrick Feast Day celebration held on Saturday, March 19. Free bingo and pizza was enjoyed by all. Thanks to all who came out and helped!

As Pope Francis wrapped up the General Audience on Wednesday March 16, he led those gathered in the Paul VI Hall and online in a special prayer for an end to the war in Ukraine. He made his own a prayer composed by the Italian Archbishop of Naples, Domenico Battaglia, making a few minor additions.

St. Vincent de Paul’s Society at St. Patrick’s in McEwen, TN provided barbecue lunch for volunteers at the first House Raising Celebration on Thursday, March 17 in Waverly, TN. This event was a joint effort between the Humphreys County Long Term Recovery Group, Inspiritus Disaster Relief Volunteers, and case managers from UMCOR - United Methodist Committee On Relief. This is the first of many house raisings that will provide homes for residents whose houses were destroyed in the August 21, 2021 flood. Click here to see more!

Christ calls us to new life, and our Lenten disciplines are one way of freeing ourselves to respond to his invitation. Support our Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries as an act of Lenten almsgiving! Click HERE for more information and to give!

Pope Francis has called on believers and nonbelievers to combat the “diabolical insistence, the diabolical senselessness of violence” with prayer and fasting on Wednesday, March 2 - Ash Wednesday. (click here for full article)

"How shall the Catholic church walk forward in communion, participation, and mission?" You are invited to participate in a worldwide online survey at synod@dioceseofnashville.com. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

The fundraising appeal most essential to the works of the Diocese of Nashville and the Catholic Church of Middle Tennessee has begun for 2022! Thank you for your contin-ued support of the ministries and work of our Diocese. Join us today in support of the Bishop's Annual Appeal for Ministries with a gift or pledge through the brochure in your pew or text "BISHOP" to 615-552-1101 to make a gift online. Your support enables the works of all Diocesan ministries including Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, Catholic Charities, Seminarian Education and much, much more! Read more at www.dioceseofnashville.com/appeal.

The Diocese of Nashville is seeking college-aged young adults with a fire for the faith to participate in Totus Tuus as a missionary. Totus Tuus is a fun, energetic, Catholic summer program for kids first grade through high school. Missionaries travel in teams of four to parishes around the diocese to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. Missionaries must be available May 28-July 22 and will receive a stipend. For more info and to apply, visit https:// dioceseofnashville.com/totus-tuus/.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the process adults use to become full, participating members of the Catholic Church. As members of St. Patrick Church, praying for those who are answering Jesus’ invitation to deepen their relationship with Christ through RCIA is our response, mission, and responsibility to bearing witness to our faith. Let us pray for Alex, Blain and Megan who are on the journey of preparing to be received in the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil. Lord, we pray for those in the RCIA process who journey with you. Strengthen their faith. Open their hearts to the fullness of your love Deepen their understanding Set their hearts on fire for the Kingdom of God We ask this through Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life for all. Amen

Together in Holiness is a marriage conference series for dioceses that inspires spouses to grow together in holiness and empowers parents to form their children in the Catholic faith. It will be held on February 19, 2022 at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville. To learn more about the Together in Holiness marriage enrichment initiative and to sign up, click here.

Money Counters are needed each Monday morning from 9:00—10:00 to count the weekend collection. If you would be interested in joining this ministry please contact Lea Eichhorn, our Business Administer, at 931.582.3633. A background check will be required.

Funds raised during the Humphreys County Flood Victim Benefit Bass Tournament were presented to representatives of the St. Patrick's Chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Over $40,000 was raised to help bring relief to families affected by the devastating flood. Dylan Fuller, parishioner and graduate of St. Patrick School stated, "I want to thank my family, friends, all the sponsors, all the fishermen, and everyone else who helped me along this journey. Thank you Lord for giving me the courage and perseverance to dive into this! We crushed our goal!"

Father Zack Kirangu, pastor of St. Patrick and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes, has served as chaplain of the Serra Club of Williamson County since 2019. He was recently honored with a full-page ad in the program for Serra Club's International Convention earlier this month. (Click the title to read the story as published in the Tennessee Register.)

Volunteers have continued to help renovate Jessica Autenried’s home that was destroyed by the August 21 flood. Please click on the title to read the full story as published in the Tennessee Register.)