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Welcome to the website for Saint Patrick & Saint Michael Parishes. We are two parishes who are now linked through a process called, "Trusting In the Spirit," and sharing in the mission of the Catholic Diocese of Madison. We'd love to talk to you in person so please do not hesitate to contact our offices at Saint Patrick Church: 608-592-5711 or at Saint Michael Church: 608-849-5610.

Click on picture to learn more about The Year of the Priest.

 

 

"Year of the Priest"

Pope Benedict XVI has declared a Year for Priests beginning with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19, 2009. The year will conclude in Rome with an international gathering of priests with the Holy Father on June 19, 2010.

To begin this focus for the year, Saint Patrick Saint Michael will be exposing the Blessed Sacrament following morning Mass until 3:00pm on Friday June 19th.

To help assist us in praying for our priests our Bishops have provided us with a prayer for priests as well as a special Rosary devotion for priests. Please feel free to download and use these resources with your family.

A Prayer for Priests

Rosary Devotion for Priests
     
Marvelous Mystery: Family Activities Before the Summer Youth Masses: July 19th and August 16th
 Come share in a family potluck dinner, activities, games, and more that help unfold the mysteries of the Mass. Activities begin at 4:30pm followed with the celebration of our Youth Mass.
     

SUMMER SPIRITUALHERITAGE DAY TRIPS

Thursday June 25

Thursday August 6

More details with registration information CLICK HERE. Thursday, June 25 – A Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to honor St. Paul with stops at St. Peter Church in Ashton, St. Paul Churchin Mineral Point, St. Patrick Church in Benton and St. Raphael Cathedral in Dubuque Iowa

Thursday, August 6 – A Spiritual Heritage Pilgrimage to Milwaukee with stops at St. Joseph Center (School Sisters of St. Francis) and Mass and tour at St. George Catholic (Melkite) Church.

 

 

Youth Ministry Teen Rosary Makers Needed!

Tues, Wedn, Fridays.

As a gift from our Youth to the youth of Africa we ask all teens to consider making a couple of rosaries.Please join us for this experience of fellowship and service. We would like to make a total of 1000 rosaries. Come learn how and enjoy the company of others as we round out the number from 850 to 1000.

 
Form a team today!
 CARING FOR OUR CHURCH ENVIRONMENT
Monthly church environment care teams are being formed to provide a tender loving touch to our church worship space and parish center at St. Patrick Church. An intergenerational team works together on a weekly basis for their assignedmonth to do general church-keeping chores such as dusting, watering plants, arranging floral bouquets, washing windows and more. An informational flyer is available CLICK HERE or at all St. Patrick church entrances to further explain and to providea means for you to volunteer.   We will solicit teams on a quarterly basis and are presently looking for folks to volunteer for June-September.
     
     
     
     

 

June 9th, 7:30 pm

Knights of Columbus

June 11th, 9:00am

Prayer Shawl Ministry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PK-Adult Faith Formation Calendar
St. Patrick Parish Center
Activities are at St. Patrick’s unless noted for St. Michael’s, Dane (SM)

Wednesday, July 1
*Youth Parish Service Day, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
 Wednesday, July 8
*Gr. 3-10 Sacrament Preparation Session
   12:30-3:00 p.m. Parish Library
Wednesday, July 15
*Gr. 3-10 Sacrament Preparation Session
   12:30-3:00 p.m. Parish Library
Sunday, July 19
*Marvelous Mystery Family Night, 4:15-6:45 p.m.
*Parish Youth Mass, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22
*Gr. 3-10 Sacrament Preparation Session
   12:30-3:00 p.m. Parish Library
*Youth Parish Service Day, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 23-Sunday, August 2
The RE/YM OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

2009-2010 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Registration packets for religious education classes, PK-Grade 11  are available at all church entrances for those families who did not receive one in the mail. OR CLICK HERE FOR A DOWNLAOD TO PRINT YOUR OWN Please do review the packet carefully as there are a number of changes in fee structure, program expectations and the sacrament preparation process.   We are excited to announce the adoption of new materials to further the objectives of our curriculum and strengthen family connections with our parish faith formation process.   Registrations are due August 15, 2009.   Classes will begin at the end of September.    A Catechist Training/Parent Night is planned for Wednesday, August 19 to introduce our new catechetical materials.

SACRAMENT PREPARATION FOR OLDER CHILDREN
Children entering grades 3-10 in the Fall of 2009 who have not yet received the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist are invited to participate in a special Sacrament Preparation process this summer, held at St. Patrick’s on Wednesday afternoons, 12:30-3:00 p.m.    Session dates are:  July 8, 15, 22 and August 5 and 12.   Please speak with Mrs. Fischer in the Faith Formation Office for more information.

EVENING PRAYER
Please join us in praying the Liturgy of the Hours, the prayer of the Church.  During the month of July, our Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer at St. Patrick’s is dedicated to the Divine Mercy.   Since this is the prayer of our parish faith community, we invite participants to take various leadership roles in this weekly prayer experience.    A sign-up sheet is located in the main entrance.  

SAINTS, FEASTS, MIRACLES AND MARVELS!
A parish day trip is being planned for Thursday, August 6 to Milwaukee.  We will tour a city landmark, the Saint Joseph Chapel, part of the School Sisters of St. Francis campus.
Following lunch, we will be blessed with the celebration of the liturgy and a tour of St. George Melkite Greek Catholic Church.  Reflecting Near East design, complete with onion domes and a magnificently accomplished restoration, this church is considered an architectural gem.   Cost:  $35.00 for air-conditioned motor-coach ride and lunch.  Please contact the Faith Formation Office to reserve your seat – 592-5711.

 

Program calendars are available at all church entrances and from the Faith Formation Bulletin Board across from the St. Patrick parish library. Calendars may also be downloaded from our parish website.

 

High Schoolers are invited to experience THREE awesome retreats in 2009

Resurrection Rally 2009 will took place on Jan 30-Feb 1st, a weekend at Chula Vista Resort. Click HERE to watch the Promo Video

YOUTH 2000 is for teens age 13+ and Will take Place at the Bishop O'Connor Center. Learn More about this weekend retreat by clicking -------> HERE

National Catholic Youth Conference is a national rally that takes place every two years. Saint Patrick and Saint Michael Youth are invited to join the Diocese of Madison at NCYC Kansas City 2009.

Please Visit the YM Page for more info, or download the current YOUTH NEWSLETTER:

January - February edition: Saint Patrick - Saint Michael Youth Newsletter

November- December edition: Saint Patrick - Saint Michael Youth Newsletter

October edition: Saint Patrick - Saint Michael Youth Newletter

September edition: Saint Michael - Saint Patrick Youth Newsletter

 

Youth Music Group: Meeting weekly on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm. Next Practices are: Feb 16th, Feb, 23rd.

Youth Group Planners: Wednesday February 18th, 8:45-9:15pm

High School Book Club: Next Book is "The Secret Life of Bees" Along side the Book of Exodus
Next 80 Pages / Exodus 26-32
TBA: Remaining Pages / Exodus 33-40