Dear Friends,
As we begin the New Year, here is a reminder of the many programs that are beginning their new sessions, along with some items for consideration for our parish.
March for Life
The St. Patrick Knights of Columbus are coordinating a bus on Friday, January 24, 2020 to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. The bus will depart from our parking lot at 9:00 a.m., and return by early evening. Seats are available for $35 to cover the cost of transportation, driver tip, and a bagged lunch.
Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Forms are available in the back of church and on the parish website. Credit card payments can be made on the website. Donations to assist in costs and assist those with financial constraints who wish to attend can also be made. Proceeds will be donated to the Women's Care Center.
Click Link Below to Register or to Donate to help:
https://squareup.com/store/knights-of-columbus-council-11872/
NEW MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
We are hoping to offer The CHOICE Wine Marriage Enrichment Program in the near future. So far three couples have expressed an interest and we would like to invite other couples to consider being part of this program.
The Choice Wine places authentic marital happiness within every couple’s reach. By opening to couples the interior life of the Holy Family at Nazareth, The Choice Wine helps couples to experience a foretaste of Paradise, in their marriage and family.
Please go to
https://www.stpatrickyork.org/choice-wine
to learn more and express your interest in attending the program, or contact Deacon Michael at 717-347-7350 or gospamir@comcast.net.
St. Patrick Book Club Announces its next selection:
“Can You Drink the Cup?” by Henri Nouwen. Meetings will take place on Tuesday afternoons beginning on January 14 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the parish office building. Purchase your book on Amazon, through your favorite bookseller, or borrow it from your local library. Please read the Prologue and Introduction to prepare for the first meeting. For more information, contact Mary Goodwillie by calling 717-779-6298 or email mlgoodwillie@gmail.com.
Click here to Register and more Information"
https://www.stpatrickyork.org/book-club
Women's Group
Have you made strengthening your relationship with Jesus one of your New Year's Resolutions? Perhaps you signed up for Walking with Purpose in the fall with the best of intentions, but didn't follow through. Now—or any time—is the time to join us! Walking With Purpose continues on Tuesday, January 14th 6:30 in the school cafeteria.
Whether you came a couple times, or never made it, you can rededicate yourself in 2020 to learning about your faith and deepening your relationship to Jesus Christ. Nervous about coming by yourself? Bring a friend for moral support! We are open to any woman who desires to know more about the scriptural basis for our faith. See how Walking with Purpose can help you grow in your relationship with Jesus! Daytime sessions are held Thursday mornings at St. Joseph in York.
Click here to register or for more Information
https://www.stpatrickyork.org/walking-with-purpose
“THAT MAN IS YOU”
Men’s Group
St. Patrick Church, York
“That Man is You” is a men’s group unlike anything you’ve experienced before. We watch a short faith-based video, break into small groups and discuss a few questions during a one-hour weekly meeting. Come to as many meetings that you choose, share if you want or just listen and take it all in. No pressure, pre-work or commitment. Our interest is simple: to deepen our relationship with God. TMIY in York got off to a strong start last fall with 50 men from the Catholic parishes in the York area coming together. What was the result? Many new friendships, learning about our faith, sharing our own experiences and growing closer to our God. We invite and welcome all men, 18 and older to join us on this spiritual journey. Meetings are held in the Cafeteria of Holy Trinity School (Basement of St. Patrick Church). No Cost! No pre-registration!
Spring Semester…13 weeks, Wednesday nights or Saturday mornings—
Your Choice!
Starting: Saturday, January 25, 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. or Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“Come and See!” For more information contact Jim Haldeman, 717-891-4227 or jfhaldeman1@gmail.com or Mike Springer, 717-451-8236 or antosy@msn.com.
Click below for more information, and schedule:
https://www.stpatrickyork.org/tmiy
Young Adults Ages 21-30s
Come & kick off the new year with Theology on Tap in York! All young adults ages 21-30s are invited to The First Post (second floor) on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. for dinner, drinks and an engaging presentation. Ms. Angelus Virata from the Archdiocese of Baltimore will discuss the power and prompting of the Holy Spirit. Bring a friend!
We NEED Altar Servers
We would like parents of any child in third grade or higher to consider encouraging your child to become an Altar Server to serve our Lord in this ministry. We also would like to invite our junior high and high school servers to consider returning to serving as an Altar Server or any new students interested in this ministry.
Please express your interest for this ministry to either Fr. Carroll at frkcarroll@stpatrickyork.net or Deacon Michael at gospamir@comcast.net.
Thank you for your consideration. May you and your family have a Blessed New Year filled with love, peace, joy and good health.
Blessings and prayers,
Deacon Michael
Director of Evangelization