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Community
There are many
facets to Saint Patrick Catholic Church.
The church membership is
very diverse, both to age and to ethnicity.
There are many single (divorced or unmarried) individuals. Many young
families have also joined the parish. We have Catholic and
non-Catholic members.....even some who are non-Christian. It is the
perfect parish family for those who struggle for acceptance due to
different religious traditions.
Children are most welcome to
join us for Mass with their
parents and do sit with the congregation, not in an "isolation
chamber." We exercise patience with young children while they slowly
learn to understand the social behavior of attending Mass with their
families. Children are a source of hope for the parish and a cause of
excitement to us all.
Beyond worship, we plan
social activities throughout the year.
There is roughly one per month
scheduled. We also plan other activities as well. There are three
evenings during the summer we come together for a cookout and then
join together to watch a Pawtucket Red Sox game. We plan traditional
corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day, an Italian night in
August and our Christmas party entitled "The Splendor of Christmas"
for the beginning of December. Even Santa stops by to say hello! New
events are constantly being planned and are also always well attended.
Beyond these activities,
there is real parish involvement in ministry as well.
We collect and distribute food
baskets for Thanksgiving. We regularly collect at the back of the
church food stuffs and clothing for distribution to those in need at
Amos House. We participate in a Giving Tree at Christmas for the
benefit of those who are in need as well. At St. Patrick's, there is a
profound realization that our lives must go beyond the simplicity of
our parish and reach out to the complexities of the greater community
in need.
If you desire an accepting, loving community into which all are
welcome and are concerned with the greater community beyond ourselves,
look no further than Saint Patrick's.
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