6:30pm, Sat October 10th at St. Patrick Church!

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND TO ATTEND THIS FREE EVENT! 

Formerly known as "DINNER CLUB GATHERING". Meet people and make new friends while enjoying a delicious meal (you don't have to cook!), live music and fun.  Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.with questions. 

Scan the QR code to complete the RSVP. 

 

OCT 10-11: Stop by the tables in the Narthex to purchase your choice of homemade crafts and delicious baked goodies.

If you would like to donate craft items/baked goods: Please drop them off between 9am-11am to the social hall; after 11am drop off in the Parlor (room next to the office).

Proceeds from bazaar are used to purchase needed items for the church. Thanks for your support!

Learn more about the ministry opportunities available at St. Patrick's! To be a faithful steward is to live as a committed disciple of Jesus. It's my prayer that, as we take up the stewardship way of life here at the parish, we will more faithfully fulfill our mission of arising through God's grace to go and make disciples.  Please click on the links below to discern and sign up for the ministry(ies) that interest you.

Blessings, Fr. Troy

Ministry Booklet pdf: 
 
Stewardship Form (English):
 
Stewardship Form (Spanish):

Ser un administrador fiel es vivir como un discípulo comprometido con Jesus. Rezo para que, al adoptar el estilo de vida de la mayordomía en forma de participación en un ministerio activo de aquí en San Patricio, cumplamos más fielmente nuestra misión de levantarnos, por la gracia de Dios, para ir y hacer discípulos.  

Benediciones, Padre Troy

A Catholic Conference for our Searching Souls at the Casey's Center in Des Moines. Come for ALL....or Stay for some." 

In person or Livestream. Go to ChristOurLifeIowa.com for complete information. 

Saint Carlo Acutis faith formation classes are a collaborative effort between the parishes of St. Patrick and St. Mary's of Iowa City. All public school students in grades K-8 from any Catholic parish are encouraged to attend.

Classes are held Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at St. Patrick Church. Forms and class schedule are available on the table in the narthex.

Please call the office, 319-337-2856, with questions or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Join us for Luke

The Our Lady of Good Counsel Women’s Bible Study meets at St. Patrick on Thursday mornings from 9 - 10:30 a.m., during the school year. Women from all parishes participate. We spend time in fellowship and scripture study to build friendships, deepen our understanding of the Bible, and strengthen our relationship with God.

We are excited to explore Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled during the 2026-27 year. 

This study will take place from September 10 - November 5. Each week's lesson includes a 30-minute video and several workbook pages. The cost of the workbook and video access together is about $40 per participant. We will place a bulk order for books on August 15. 
 

Learn more and register here.

 Our Lady of Good Counsel 2026-67 Schedule

September 10 - November 5 
Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled (Ascension Press) 
 
November 12 - December 10 
How to Advent (Augustine Institute) 
 
January 7 - February 4 
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass (Ascension Press) 
 
February 11 - May 13 
Psalms: The School of Prayer (Ascension Press)

In the Diocese of Davenport, St. Patrick was named one of five parishes for pilgrimage or pious visits. Visitors to St. Patrick are invited to take a self-guided tour of the parish, following this audio. 

Right click here to download

En la Diócesis de Davenport, San Patricio fue designada una de las cinco parroquias para peregrinaciones o visitas piadosas. Se invita a quienes visiten San Patricio a realizar una visita autoguiada de la parroquia siguiendo este audio.

Haga clic derecho aquí para descargar

Hours needing weekly adorers as of 1/5/26

  • Monday - 6am, 6pm
  • Tuesday – 4pm, 5pm
  • Thursday - 3pm, 8pm
  • Friday – 5pm
  • Saturday  – 4pm, 6pm

Adoration takes place in the Sacred Heart Chapel and features:

  • space for more adorers and families at the same time,
  • easier access for those with mobility issues, and
  • less noise and distractions when there is activity in the sacristy and near the tabernacle.

How do things work with this arrangement?

  • Adorers check in for their adoration hour on the iPad in its current location next to the library.
  • The monstrance is placed on the altar in the Sacred Heart Chapel facing the pews. It is removed for daily Mass and replaced when Mass is finished.
  • Veils are placed near the monstrance for use when needed (i.e., when no one is available to accompany the Blessed Sacrament).
  • Kneelers and chairs are placed on the floor in front of the altar.
  • The tabernacle remains where it is with the doors closed.
  • The Sacred Heart Chapel doors are unlocked from 6am to midnight.
  • The Northwest Door to and from the outside of the church building are unlocked from 6am to 9pm, with key swipe access after 9pm.

 For more information on Eucharistic Adoration in our parish, including how to sign up for a time commitment, please click here: 

St. Patrick Adoration Chapel, Iowa City, IA (weadorehim.com)

Thank you for your continued commitment to faith and service of God and neighbor!

As of Friday, September 2, the “Day Chapel” (the chapel on the north side of the church, “behind” the Main Church) has been renamed the “Sacred Heart Chapel”.

 After the tornado of 2006, which destroyed the old St. Patrick’s church, a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was found in the rubble with its arms and hands damaged. It has since become a striking symbol of our call to participate as the hands and arms of Jesus Christ in this world. The statue will feature prominently in the Sacred Heart Chapel to point us to the love of God made manifest through the exposed heart of Jesus Christ. The hope is that renaming the chapel will help foster the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

 Want to know more about the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? There are many resources on the Internet, and here are some of them:

1. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (catholicexchange.com)

2.  Welcome His Heart | Sacred Heart Enthronement

3. Ascension Presents: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - https://youtu.be/qAsGWVk51Jk

 

 

At your fingertips, whenever you would like to read the day's Bible readings to help you grow in your faith:

https://bible.usccb.org/

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
 
We give thanks for an increase in Mass attendance, and we ask God to stir the hearts of laypeople who are called to serve as lectors and Eucharistic Ministers. Can you help? All you need are a brief training and the Holy Spirit to join the ministry of lectors and EMs. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you'd like more information or are ready to say, "Yes!"