Worship
Worship Commission assists the Pastor and Director of Liturgy & Music in
planning the seasons of the church year as well as encourage growth,
participation and understanding of parishioners in the liturgical
celebration. The Worship Commission as well as the
Director of Liturgy & Music welcome your participation in making
our worship services valued experiences. Please contact the Director via
phone 651-455-6624, to express an interest in participating in these
ministries or to ask a question.
Worship Schedule
Weekend Masses
Saturday - 5:00p.m.
Sunday - 8:00a.m.
Sunday – 10:30a.m.
Weekday liturgies in the chapel
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 8:00a.m.
Monday and Saturday – 8:00a.m. Communion Service
2nd Tuesday of the Month Mass at 11:30am with the 55+ group
Holydays
12:00 Noon and 7:00 PM Some
Holiday Mass times vary. See the bulletin or check the website.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday – 4:00 p.m. or by appointment
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Eucharistic Adoration
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is scheduled Sunday 7:00 pm
through Saturday 12:00 Noon. Adorers are assigned specific time
periods throughout the day and night. All are welcome to
stop by for a visit. To sign up for a regular hour of adoration
contact Carol at 455-7446 or Kathy at 451-6996.
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Liturgy at the Church of Saint Patrick
The first purpose of liturgy is to worship God and proclaim the
good news. Good liturgy
enables conversion or transformation when the Holy Spirit moves within
our midst. As an assembly
of baptized Christians, we at the Church of Saint Patrick strive to do
liturgy –which means “the work of the people”- in a manner that
expresses our theology as
well as shapes our spirituality.
With music, symbols, rituals, scripture and silence,
our Eucharistic liturgy celebrates the reign of God in our midst,
calling us to the banquet feast of word and Eucharist
so that we might carry the presence of Christ into the world.
Hearts, minds, bodies and souls are touched through good
liturgy.
The Church of Saint Patrick has a long tradition of vibrant
liturgies. Our music is a
reflection of the richness of the gathered community.
A variety of individuals, choirs and instrumentalists lead the
“primary choir” –the assembly”- the community of faith.
You are invited to participate in any of the following liturgical
ministries
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Eucharistic minister assists in the distribution of the bread and wine,
the body and blood of Christ, to the community. Training is provided.
Those interested must be confirmed and a participating member of
the faith life in the parish.
Lector
proclaims the Word of God at liturgies and leads the prayers of the
faithful. Training is
provided.
Sacristan
prepares the materials needed for Mass and is responsible for checking
in the liturgical ministers scheduled for each celebration.
Training is provided.
Crucifer
carries the processional cross in and out of the worship space during
designated liturgical seasons.
Minister of Hospitality
welcomes those coming for liturgy and assists in coordination the
collection, presentation of gifts, the communion procession as well as
being attentive to persons with special needs.
Altar Server,
both adults and children 4th grade and older, assists the presider
during liturgy.
Art and Environment Minister
plans, prepares and changes the environment for the various liturgical
seasons. Some members serve
only with set up and take
down of the environment.
Lay Presider
leads the community in prayer and communion services on days when Mass
is not celebrated. Training
is provided on the Archdiocesan level.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Lector
leads the children by proclaiming the Word from the children’s
lectionary and facilitating discussions with the children during
liturgy.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Cantor
leads the singing of the psalm at the children’s gathering.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Facilitator
leads small group discussions of the scripture proclaimed at children’s
gathering.
WORSHIP MUSIC 
The Church of Saint Patrick has a strong tradition of vibrant liturgies.
Our music is a reflection of the richness of the gathered
community. A variety of
individuals, choirs and instrumentalists lead the “primary choir” – the
assembly, our faith community.
Please contact the Director of Liturgy and Music, at 651-455-6624
to express interest in participating in any ministries or for additional
information.

Adult Choir
has a varied 4 part repertoire from traditional to contemporary. The
choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30p.m. and leads sung worship
twice per month at the 10:30a.m. Mass.
Director: Karen Faith 651-246-4083,
kfaith331@comcast.net
SATB/TTBB Quartets have a varied
4-part repertoire from traditional to contemporary. Each quartet leads
sung worship approximately one time per month at various mass times.
Resurrection Choir
sings at many of our funeral Masses.
Rehearsals are scheduled as needed usually prior to the funeral
liturgy.
Children’s Choir
is open to all in Grades 3-5.
They rehearse approximately twice a month
on Tuesday evenings
from 6:30-8PM. (opposite Tuesdays from
Faith Formation).
They will lead music once a month from Sept
–May.
Youth Music
Ministry is open
to all in grades 6-12.
Singers and Instrumentalist
are welcome and will rehearse approximately
twice a month on Tuesday evenings from 6:8PM and lead music once a month
from Sept-May
Handbell Choir
rings at various liturgies throughout the year.
They rehearse bimonthly on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30p.m. A basic
knowledge of music reading is a requirement for the group.
Cantor
is the psalmist and the leader of sung prayer.
The cantor usually rehearses with one of the choirs.
Instrumentalists
of string, brass, woodwind, percussion and keyboard instruments are
invited to share their talent with any of the ensembles as well as
soloists during the liturgy.
Men of Note (Men's Quartet)
contact Steve Vogel at 651-457-9537 or
snvformus@aol.com
Voices of Praise (Mixed Quintet) contact Steve Vogel at
651-457-9537 or
snvformus@aol.com
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