St. Patrick Catholic Church

Mass Times

Weekend
Sat 5:00 PM Mass
Sun 7:30 AM Mass
Sun 9:30 AM Mass
Sun 11:30 AM Mass
2nd Sunday of the month 6:00 PM Mass in Spanish

Weekday
Mon 8:00 AM Communion Service
Tue - Thurs 7:45 AM Mass
Fri 8:30 AM Mass

Reconciliation / Confession
Saturdays 4:00 - 4:30 pm in Church
Anytime by appointment by calling the church office.

Office Hours

Tuesday - Thursday 9:00AM-4:00PM

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Contact the Staff

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Parish Office: (937) 335-2833

Pastor: Fr. Eric Bowman, ext. 101
Associate Pastor: Fr. Michael Samala, ext 121
Deacon John Carlin, 339-0726
Deacon David Gillespie, 216-0897
Director of Music & Liturgy: David Berger, ext. 103
Office Manager: Gail Breisch, ext. 100
Business Manager: Amy Schmidt, ext. 102
Coordinator of Religious Ed. Susan Anderson ext 104
Youth Ministry Coordinator: Hollie Danis, ext. 107
Adult Faith Formation Coordinator: Pat Smith, ext.105
School Principal: Cyndi Cathcart, 339-3705

Congratulations to our Weekly Raffle
Fundraiser Winners

October 3 Brandy Penny

September Angela Tremblay

September 26 Ann Bond

September 19 Mary Brush

September 12 Mike Watercutter

September 5 Marcella Hare

Click here to view previous winners!

The Traveling Shamrocks invite you to join us for "Irish Splendor

Travel dates: October 15-22, 2019

Highlights of the trip include staying the night at the Cabra Castle, seeing the Cliffs of Moher, Killarnery, and the Blarney Castle, drive the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland's most majestic coastal route, Dublin and Christ Church Cathedral. Just to mention a few.

Brochures can be found in the back of church or contact Pat Smith at

the parish office 335-2833, ext 105 or rsmith3055@aol.com

Oberammergau Passion Play 2020

Trip of a Life Time!

The Traveling Shamrocks

St Patrick Church, 409 East Main St, Troy

Oberammergau Passion Play 2020

with Alpine Explorer & the Glacier Express Train

Travel Dates: September 6 - 17, 2020

Experience It! Glacier Train: Travel through the glorious scenery of the Swiss Alps on the legendary Glacier Express, the most charming express train in the world. As you journey between Zermatt and St. Moritz you will see spectacular views of snowcapped peaks, glittering lakes, and historic castles that could have been pulled from the pages of a storybook. What makes Glacier Express special isn't its speed. On the contrary, it's actually known as the slowest train in the world. This is a blessing; you'll want as much time as possible to sit back, relax and gaze out the windows a this once-in-a-lifetime panoramic view.

Oberammergau - Passion Play: Witness a performance of the epic Passion Play. The original performance dates back to 1634. During the Thirty Year War, Oberammergau was spared the Black Plague and for this reason, the citizens vowed that every ten years they would give a play to honor the last days of the life of Christ. The performers are all native to the village and their costumes are made locally by the villagers.

Brochures can be found at the church, or contact Pat Smith, 335-2833, ext 105 or rsmith3055@aol.com

to request a brochure.

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School and Faith Formation Programs with Scrip!

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All Souls Day Mass

Friday, November 2, 2018

Mass at 7:30 PM

You are invited to come and pray for our departed loved ones, especially those who died in this last year.

Their names will be read and a candle lite in their memory. Families present may take the candle home after Mass.

All are invited to a reception in the undercroft hosted by our GriefShare Team.

Since this is a First Friday, Mass will follow Adoration and Benediction from 6:00-7:00 PM

Why we Believe video series with Dr. Brant Pitre

This series will be held in the undercroft at 6:40-7:45 PM

Attention Parents of Faith Formation Children here is an opportunity for you to set an example for your children that you too are learning and growing in your Faith! Susan Anderson will also walk your children over to the undercroft after class so no worry to pick them up, they will come to you.

Is Catholicism true? Or is it just made up? How can I explain the faith to my family or friends who no longer believe?
In this mind-blowing series, Dr. Brant Pitre takes up the most commonly asked questions about the Catholic faith and provides clear and compelling biblical answers. He begins at the beginning--with the existence of God--and walks you step-by-step through the foundations of the faith. Along the way, Dr. Pitre explains:

Oct 23, 2018: Peter and the Papacy? Did Jesus establish the Catholic Church? What is the historical evidence?
Oct 30, 2018: Purgatory and Prayers for the Dead? Where is Purgatory in the Bible? Why do Catholics pray for the dead?
Nov 20, 2018: How Did We Get the Bible? From where did the Bible come? Who decided which books got in and which didn't?
Nov 27, 2018: Do Catholics Worship Mary? What does the Bible teach about her?
If you've ever been asked any of these questions but weren't quite sure how to answer -- or if you know someone who has left the Church and no longer believes, then buckle up: this Bible study is for you. In it, you'll discover how just reasonable, biblical, and beautiful the Catholic faith really is.

Surviving the Holidays - Saturday, November 10th, 10-11:30 AM

Location: St Patrick Parish Center (444 E. Water St, Troy)

Upstairs Room 3

When you are grieving a loved ones death, the holiday season can be especially painful.

Our Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants discover:

How to deal with emotions

What to do about traditions

Helpful tips for surviving social events

How to find hope for the future

You are welcome to join us and invite anyone who can benefit from this seminar which is sponsored by our GriefShare Team. Reservations are not necessary.

Questions please contact Pat Smith at the parish office 335-2833, ext 105 or rsmith3055@aol.com

There is a sign up sheet to help in the nursery during 9:30 mass.

Volunteers must be VIRTUS trained. There must be TWO adults in the nursery at all times.
For questions or to sign up contact Susan Anderson CRE at sanderson@stpattroy.org
or call 937-335-2833 ext 104

Little Flowers Girls Club

and Blue Knights Boys Club

Now accepting registrations for girls and boys in grades K through 5.

Click on the image for informational flyer and link to register.

GriefShare Information

Cancer Support Group:

Finding Hope by Learning the Facts about Cancer

Meetings will be held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 PM

Both groups meet in the St Patrick Parish Center, Upstairs Room 3, 444 East Water St, Troy

Contact Pat Smith at the Parish Office for more information about these support groups. - 335-2833, ext 105

UPCOMING ADULT FAITH FORMATION ACTIVITIES

ACTs Bible Study Session begins Sunday, Sept. 9 at 6 PM or Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 9 AM in the undercroft. Anyone can sign up for sessions - You are welcome to stop by and check it out.

Coming in December

December 2: Evening Vespers

Join Fr. Michael for Advent evening prayers in the Church at 7 PM

A reception will follow in the undercroft.

December 11 & 18: An Advent evening with Mary, the Mother of God

Fr. Eric will give a talk about the Annunciation and the Visitation on Dec. 11

Dec. 18 the talk will be on The Nativity and Epiphany

All above dates will take place in the undercroft at 7 PM.

More information about these talks will follow.

We are a community of Faithful Disciples who choose to seek the truth passionately, to love the Lord and others intensely, and to give freely of our gifts, because we believe that we are called to make the Kingdom of God visible in the world today.