St. Patrick's Catholic Parish

Parish office hours are Tuesday, 1-4 pm, and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am-12 noon and 1-4 pm. It is closed on Monday. Telephone: 775-423-2846. Fax: 775-423-5210.

Please remember that all postings on any bulletin board in the church must go through the parish office.

If you are the last person to leave the church after a service or activity, please make sure the latch on the door behind you catches on the lock.

“The Passion of Christ” movie will be shown on Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall and is open to all parishioners.  Parents are advised that, due to graphic scenes of Christ’s suffering, young children should not attend.

St. Patrick’s will once offer the Chaplet of Divine Mercy beginning on Good Friday, April 19.  Please see the insert in this weekend's bulletin for dates and times.

The morning of every First Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. a Pro-Life rosary is prayed in the church. All are welcome to participate in the rosary.

Looking to grow deeper in your Catholic faith? Family Faith Formation meets on Thursdays at 11 a.m. in the parish hall, classroom 1. Currently being covered: the Great Adventure Bible Study. All are welcome, and please bring your little ones if you have them.

Please check the church bulletin boards for an informational flier on a new 2019-2020 Lay Ministry Formation and Leadership Program offered by the Diocese of Reno. It will meet in Reno for 10 months starting in August and include topics such as Liturgy, Ministry, Gospels, Foundations of Theology, Catholic Social Teaching, and Spirituality. Applications, available on tables in the church vestibule, are due May 1.

The Ladies Guild will award a $300 scholarship open to all St. Patrick's women. Eligibility requirements and applications are available in the Rose Room. Applications must be submitted by May 1.

The Knights of Columbus will provide three $500 scholarships available to eligible St. Patrick’s graduating seniors.  Applications may be obtained at the parish office or in the Rose Room.  

Joanie's Food Pantry specifically needs canned fruit, beans, spaghetti and cereal. Thank you for your continued support. The food pantry is open for distribution on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. (including Good Friday, April 19th).

The Knights of Columbus is conducting a yard sale in June and are beginning to ask for donated items that are clean and in usable condition. Please do NOT donate clothes, TVs or computers. 

The KofC conducts a Pancake Breakfast on the second Sunday of the month after the 8:00 am Mass. The group invites all St. Patrick’s Graduating Seniors and their families to join them for its annual Senior Breakfast on Sunday, May 12, following the 8:00 am Mass. 

The Parish Council meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Parishioners are welcome to attend. Parish Council members are Chair Bill Crooks, Vice Chair Lorraine Melanson, Secretary Jeannette Hale, Anne Bloomfield, Monica Breitenbach, Andrew Campbell, Alicia Centeno, Teri Funsch, and Paul Loop.

ST. PATRICK'S MISSION STATEMENT
We, the Catholic Community of St. Patrick's, are a pioneer people centered in God. Honoring diversity, we are committed to strengthening our personal and communal relationship with Jesus Christ through Scripture, the Eucharist, prayer and fellowship. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to recognize and share our gifts of time, talent and resources. Empowered by the Father's love,  we reach out to all people within and beyond St. Patrick's community.