As a reminder, Bishop Spalding has consistently encouraged people to protect their health as a priority in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. His dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days remains in place indefinitely in order to permit everyone to exercise prudent care over their health and well-being and offer charity toward others. Please note: Those who have an ac-tive ongoing illness (including infec-tion, flare of a chronic illness, etc.), anyone over the age of 65, those with a history of heart failure, lung disease, diabetes, ongoing malignancy, any immunosuppressive disorder, those on steroids or other immunosuppres-sive medications, those who have been advised by a health care profes-sional not to attend Mass, and those who live with anyone with any health vulnerability, are strongly encouraged to remain at home at this time and join us on-line or via television for Mass. Additionally, those who are worried that attending Mass would add undue stress or jeopardize their health or the health of a person with whom they live, are also encouraged to remain at home.

St. Vincent de Paul at St. Patrick's Church is looking for volunteers to assist us in our ministry to help the poor and disenfranchised in our community. If you would like to become involved, please call our office at (931) 582-8454. Details of our ministry and how we serve our parish and community are listed on our parish website under SVdP. We look forward to having you on our team!

Our St. Vincent de Paul Youth were commissioned and recommissioned on Sunday, September 27. We are blessed to have this group of young women who so faithfully serve St. Patrick's Church and the community!

The State of Tennessee placed a historical marker recognizing St. Patrick's Church and School on Thursday, August 13.  "In 1849, Father Aloysius Orengo built a small log church near here to serve the Irish immigrants who were sheep herders and furnace workers. Six years later, in 1855 he moved the log church to this site and established Humphreys County’s first school. To raise funds for a bell, Father Orengo sponsored the first Irish Picnic that is now an annual event in McEwen. During the Civil War, bushwhackers raided the church. New church buildings were erected in 1877 and 1925. Congregants and church officials dedicated the current church in 1949."

We're resuming our LIVE classes! August 8, 2020 beginning at 7:45 am At the CPC, 2800 McGavock Pike Nashville TN, Mater Dei Room, door #2 Morality I The Sermon on the Mount, 8 - 8:45 am Christian Morality I, 9 - 9:45 am Christian Morality II, 10 - 10:45 am The Seven Sins, 11 - 11:45 am *lunch at 11:45* The Human Community, 12:30 - 1:15 pm $15 at www.dionashfaithformation.com Taught by Paige Courtney Barnes, Joan Watson (Director of the Office of Faith Formation), AND our new Assistant Director of Catechesis, Rachael Gieger! Counts as 6 hours of credit towards certification Please Note: For the protection of our participants, we will be social distancing and taking temperatures upon arrival. Individuals with temperatures over 100.4 degrees will not be admitted. For more questions, contact faithformation@ dioceseofnashville.com or call 615-645-9770

Barbara Hooper was the recipient of the Legacy Cup at this year's Legacy Club dinner held on Saturday, February 29. This year's event sold out! Check out pictures courtesy of parishioner David Hopkins!

The Center for Historic Preservation is working with Mike Bradley in completing a comprehensive history of the cemetery, a walking tour, and other interpretive suggestions as part of a Professional Services Partnership. Click on the title to see the full article.

McEwen High School Senior Drew Wills recently received the Tennessee High School Football Coach's Association 1A All State Recognition award. Drew's accomplishments included rushing for almost 1,300 yards and 22 touchdowns while accumulating nearly 100 tackles. Way to go Drew! (originally printed in The News-Democrat, Waverly)

Bishop Spalding blessed our new Life Teen Center on Saturday, September 7. Check out the photo album and video on the home page!

New roofing was installed on the church and rectory on Monday, September 2 - Labor Day!

Barbara Hooper and Ann Hamann represented St. Patrick Church at the St. Vincent de Paul National Assembly in Denver, Colorado on August 28-31. The two attended workshops and sessions focused around the 2019 theme "Vincentians Moving Mountains".

If you are interested in RCIA classes, please submit the RCIA Inquiry Form online by clicking the link at the top of the home page or contact the church office.

Bishop Spalding installed Father Zack as pastor of St. Patrick and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton churches on Saturday, July 27. A memorable addition to our 165th Irish Picnic!

Our 165th Irish Picnic came and went with beautiful weather, great food and people, and a visit by Bishop Spalding to install Father Zack as pastor of St. Patrick and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton!

The Altar Society had a pilgrimage yesterday to the Shrine of The Most Blessed Sacrament and a visit to Space and Rocket center in Hanceville, AL.

Ismael Rivera attended Life Teen Catholic Youth Minister Training Convention this month. Read his story to find out more!

Our cemetery page has been updated with policies, committee information, a history of priests buried at St. Patrick's, and an article on the cemetery survey completed last year. There is also a link to the cemetery public webpage and online map.

Bishop J. Mark Spalding has announced priest assignments effective July 1. Father Zack Kirangu has been named pastor of St. Patrick and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for a period of six years!

Megan Bozman and Parker Collier, who graduated from St. Patrick School in 2015, walked the halls of St. Patrick's on Friday, May 17. Both graduated from Waverly Central High School Friday, May 17. Collier is valedictorian of his class and Megan is graduating with honors. Both will attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in the fall. Congratulations graduates!

The Shrine of Ars, France, has entrusted to the Knights of Columbus the major relic of St. Jean Vianney’s incorrupt heart for a national tour in the U.S., from November 2018 through early June 2019. Veneration will take place at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville on Wednesday, May 22. Veneration will take place from 8am to 6pm. Mass at 7:10am and 12:10am. Holy Hour from 6-7pm.