On May 23–24, members of St. Patrick’s St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Conference participated in the Midwest Council Regional Meeting held in Nashville.

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) classes begin on Monday, August 18. If you are interested in joining the Catholic church, or want to learn more about the faith, fill out the form HERE.

Rev. Zacheus Kirangu is reappointed to an additional six-year term as pastor of St. Patrick Church in McEwen. Please click HERE for a complete listing of pastoral assignments.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was elected pontiff on May 8, the second day of the conclave, becoming leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. He took the papal name Leo XIV, and greeted his new followers by saying, “Peace be with you.”

The Diocese of Nashville has implemented the use of Pushpay for all parishes for online giving. This will better enable parishioners to make and track their online giving. More information will become available in the near future. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office at 931 582 3633.

The Holy Father, Pope Francis, 88, has died, the Vatican announced on Easter Monday, April 21. Click here to read a message from Bishop J. Mark Spalding.

It’s Back! After a one-year hiatus, St. Patrick’s Parish will resume the process for prospective adult Catholic converts. The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA), involves a series of meetings with clergy and other Catholic adults, during which candidates are gradually introduced to various aspects of Catholic beliefs and practices. If you or someone you know would like to join us starting the third week of August, please call the office at 931-582-3633. You will be asked to complete a brief form and return it. For more information, or to register online - click HERE.

A video was shown at this year's Legacy Club Dinner that chronicles the history of St. Patrick School. You can view the video HERE!

St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church celebrated its 9th Annual Trunk-or-Treat with an exciting twist this year, moving the festivities to St. Patrick’s cherished Irish Picnic Grounds.

St. Patrick School is currently taking applications for the position of third grade teacher. Visit the school website at sps-tn.org for more information.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of McEwen and North America Lineman Training Center (NALTC) in McEwen are joining to host three mobile food pantries in 2024. The first will be Saturday, March 23 at the NALTC campus on Trace Creek Road in McEwen.

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).