St. Patrick Catholic Church – Kokomo, Indiana

Cardinal George Announces Vatican Approval of New Roman Missal English-Language Translation, Implementation Set for First Sunday of Advent 2011.  Click here for full article.

It’s going to be an amazing year for our youth including the Strengths Explorer Program, St. Michael’s Legion for boys and Totus Tuus for girls.  Don’t forget about the monthly Adoration and movie night!  Please join us for a parent meeting on Thursday, September 9th from 7-8pm in the Bethany Center to hear more about the ideas we have planned for the middle school group.  Interested in playing on the Middle School Youth team for the September 10 Tournament?  Click here for registration form.  Visit our Middle School Youth Page.

Our annual parish Bazaar promises to be full of great food, fellowship and lots of fun! 
The Bazaar begins Friday evening featuring Dan’ Fish Fry from 4 – 7 pm in the parish hall.  All are invited to participate in the volleyball tournament from 5 – 8 pm in the gym. Click here for entry forms.
Saturday is packed with activities.  Beginning at 11 am we will have Children’s Play World in the gym, Bingo, and a variety of booths including Crafts, Grab Bag, Candy Corner, Religious Goods, delicious food including brats and tacos in a bag. Our parish dinner will begin at 4 pm with a beef and noodle or chicken and noodle dinner catered by Rozzi’s.  You will also have the opportunity throughout the day to place bids on Silent Auction items and purchase raffle tickets.  Of course, in order to make this a success, we need volunteers.  Please call the parish office if you can help in any way!

If you are a parishioner who is away at college, please know that your faith family continues to pray for you and we would like to send you a care package.  Please send your name and address to:  amanda@stpatrick-kokomo.org.

St. Patrick parish will offer a new program for girls in grades 3 through 12 beginning in September.  Totus Tuus will be a formation and fellowship group that will help young women go to Jesus through Mary. The focus of this new program will be to help our young women grow in virture and holiness.  Fides, Spes and Caritas, three groups within Totus Tuus will offer age appropriate discussion and activities. Continue reading

 Join us as we gather Saturday, October 2 for a Celebration of Life! This event, hosted by Howard County area churches and organizations will feature  activities for families, praise and worship music and pro-life speakers including Shawn Carney, founder of 40 Days for Life.  To view flyer and schedule of events Continue reading

Our diocese requires all staff and volunteers who come in contact with children through Church or school activities to complete the Safe Conduct Protocol Training. All those who are helping with children (catechists for the youth group, SRE, Sacramental Prep, school field trip chaperones, etc…) must have this training. Please contact the Parish Office if you have any questions.  Training will be offered  at St. Joan of Arc Thursday, September 9 at 7 pm-room 109.

Join us Wednesday nights this fall for the Family Initiative Program. We will meet for six consecutive weeks beginning September 8 thru October 13. No prior participation is necessary to sign-up. There are activities  available for all ages.  This joint St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc progrm offers a comprehensive plan for Intellectual, Human and Spiritual growth with pastoral opportunities for our families. Continue reading

The Father’s Blessing – A Retreat for Men. Register Now!
Hosted by both St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc and faciliated by Deacon Ralph Poyo, this retreat will take place at  Joan of Arc Church.  Space is limited – so mark your calendar and call the St. Joan of Arc parish office at 865- 9964 to reserve your spot! Cost is $40 –scholarships are available.  Registration form