St. Patrick Church

08/15/2026

St Patrick’s church will be selling tamales today after the mass times from 6pm to 8pm. $15 half a dozen, $30 a dozen. We will have chicken and pork. Come by and get your tamales. Cash or check only.

08/07/2026

The Happiest of Birthdays Fr John Agwu. May the Lord and mother Mary Bless you with good health and many more years. If you see Fr. John today pleases wish him a Happy Birthday.

07/27/2026

Just a reminder today we will be having open registraitons for first year confirmation a 6pm at the parish hall.
Un recordatorio que hoy tenemos inscripciones para Primer ano de confirmacion a las 6pm en el salon parroquial.

High School Confirmation Registration for First year students will be Monday July 27th at 6pm in the parish hall. Students must be 14 years old and/or in the 9th, 10th or 11th grade of High School. Our Confirmation program is a two-year program. Space is limited. Classes will be held on Tuesdays. For more information, please call the parish office or pick up a flyer at the church.
**Las inscripciones para el PRIMER ANO DE CONFIMACION de secundaria se llevarán a cabo el lunes 27 de julio a las 6:00 p. m. en el salón parroquial. Los estudiantes deben tener 14 años y/o estar en el grado 9.º, 10.º u 11.º de secundaria. Nuestro programa de Confirmación es de dos años. Para más información llamen la oficina parroquial o levanten un folleto con todos los requisitos para estudiantes de primer año.

07/26/2026

Community weddings. Bodas comunitarias.

07/19/2026

5 QUICK PRAYERS TO SAY WHEN THE SACRED HOST IS ELEVATED

The moment the priest elevates the Sacred Host after the Consecration is one of the holiest moments of the Holy Mass.

At that instant, Catholics believe Jesus Christ is truly present on the altar, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.

Instead of simply watching, you can use those few precious seconds to speak to Jesus from your heart.

Here are five beautiful prayers you can say silently:

1. "MY LORD AND MY GOD."
This is the prayer of Saint Thomas the Apostle when he encountered the risen Christ (John 20:28).
It is one of the most beloved prayers to say during the Elevation.

2. "JESUS, I BELIEVE. HELP MY UNBELIEF."
This simple prayer asks Jesus to strengthen your faith in His Real Presence and to increase your trust in Him.

3. "JESUS, I ADORE YOU, I LOVE YOU, AND I THANK YOU."
A beautiful prayer of adoration, gratitude, and love for the Lord who has come to us in the Holy Eucharist.

4. "LORD JESUS, HAVE MERCY ON ME, A SINNER."
A humble prayer asking for God's mercy before receiving Him in Holy Communion.
It prepares the soul with repentance and trust.

5. "JESUS, I GIVE YOU MY HEART, MY FAMILY, AND MY WHOLE LIFE."
Offer everything to Christ, your joys, worries, work, health, marriage, children, and future.
There is no better moment to place your life into His hands than when He is lifted before you on the altar.

Finally, the Elevation of the Sacred Host is not just something to watch, it is an invitation to adore Jesus truly present in the Eucharist. Even a short, sincere prayer made from the heart can deepen your love for Christ and make every Holy Mass a more personal encounter with Him.

In simple words, When the priest lifts the Sacred Host, don't just look.
Pray.
Even a few heartfelt words spoken silently can become a beautiful act of faith, love, and worship before Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.

Now you know.

SOURCES

Sacred Scripture (Catholic Translation):
John 20:28, Mark 9:24, Luke 18:13, John 6:51-58

Catechism of the Catholic Church §§1373-1381, 1418

07/15/2026

High School Confirmation Registration for First year students will be Monday July 27th at 6pm in the parish hall. Students must be 14 years old and/or in the 9th, 10th or 11th grade of High School. Our Confirmation program is a two-year program. Space is limited. Classes will be held on Tuesdays. For more information, please call the parish office or pick up a flyer at the church.
**Las inscripciones para el PRIMER ANO DE CONFIMACION de secundaria se llevarán a cabo el lunes 27 de julio a las 6:00 p. m. en el salón parroquial. Los estudiantes deben tener 14 años y/o estar en el grado 9.º, 10.º u 11.º de secundaria. Nuestro programa de Confirmación es de dos años. Para más información llamen la oficina parroquial o levanten un folleto con todos los requisitos para estudiantes de primer año.

07/04/2026

We have tacos tortas, hotdogs , bacon wrapped hotdogs, fruit flavor snow ones, nachos, corn in cup and mucho more delicious food. Come have dinner on us.