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.

Happy New Year! On November 28 we begin the Church's liturgical year. Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas – a time we look forward in great joy to the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. To learn more about Advent and ideas on how to make an Advent Wreath, Advent Calendar and Jesse Tree, click here.

Services, gatherings and giving opportunities for the 2021 Advent season have been scheduled. Please join us! For a complete schedule, 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.)

St. Patrick School in McEwen is seeking candidates for the following positions: 1st grade aide (part time) and a kindergarten long-term substitute. Please contact Sister Veronica Marie at (931) 582-3417.

By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to certain devotion. The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the best known of all Catholic devotions. October includes the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7). The best way to celebrate the month is, of course, to pray the Rosary.

French saint, founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) for preaching missions to the peasantry and for educating and training a pastoral clergy. The patron saint of charitable societies, St. Vincent de Paul is primarily recognized for his charity and compassion for the poor. Vincent died in Paris on September 27, 1660 and was canonized in 1737. Pope Leo XIII declared him patron saint of all works of charity. St. Patrick is blessed to have a vibrant and active St. Vincent de Paul group. Please see the insert in todays bulletin to learn more about the many ways you can serve our neighbors in need throughout Humphrey’s county.

Deacon Joe was ordained on September 29, 2001 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis. Deacon Joe & Anne are very grateful for the many people who have assisted them on their journey and consider themselves richly blessed to be a part of the St. Patrick Church community. Congratulations Deacon Joe!

Thank you to all who have donated to the Flood Relief. Due to the generosity of our community, we are at this time unable to accept any additional material donations. Our immediate priority is to financially support the flood victims with rent, utilities, and building supplies,. To that end and to make the greatest impact at this time, we would appreciate cash or gift cards.\ If you wish to donate cash or gift cards, please indicate "FLOOD RELIEF" on your donation. If you have furniture, appliances, household items that you are able to donate, please send an email to Anne Smith @ St.PatsReligious@gmail.com with the item(s) description. We do not have the capacity to store your items; rather, we ask you to hold the items until we contact the flood victims to determine what items will be needed. Thank you for your continued support of our community through your prayers and donations.

St Patrick Church in McEwen is seeking an Organist/piano for Weekend Masses and funeral Services. The right candidate might also be able to serve an expanded role as a Director of Sacred Music which is also being explored, directing children Choir during liturgical seasons as well as Building church Choir. Call (931) 582-3633, or email resume to stpatsfinance@bellsouth.net.

St. Patrick's Church is happy to welcome Deacon Joe Smith and his wife, Anne, to our parish! They come to us from Minnesota and were introduced on Easter Sunday. We look forward to having them as a part of our parish family!

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.