Saint Patrick's 

CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL ...Thursday, June 8, 7:00PM, 

CONFIRMATION  ... Friday, June 9, 7:00PM, St. Patrick’s

FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSAL ...Saturday, June 24, 10:00AM, 

FIRST COMMUNION ...  Sunday, June 25, 1:00PM, St. Patrick’s

Thanks to the generosity of parishioners, we have one again met our Bishop’s Fund Goal of $13061!  Many, many thanks to all who continue to support this very important appeal.  We are truly blessed to have such a supportive parish.

ST. PATRICK’S FOOD SHELF ... will be open on Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30AM or call the Rectory (518-297-7361) for an appointment.

SPECIAL THANK YOU ... to the Rouses Point Post Office and the residents of Rouses Point who so generously donated food for our food shelf this past weekend.  We are very grateful.

FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED:  Chef Boyardee (all kinds), Peanut Butter, Cereal, Hot Cereal, Pancake Syrup, Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard, Canned Chicken Breast, Side Dishes (rice, noodles, etc.).

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP ... Our spring burials have begun.  We would ask that you remove all old flowers and wreaths from your cemetery lots.  Many thanks for your help in keeping our cemetery looking so nice. 

Flowers may be planted in front of monuments, preferably protected by paving stones, not to exceed 15 inches from  the front of the monument foundation.  (These paving stones can be placed in a straight or curved fashion, but must not exceed the 15 inches allowed).  Perennials will be permitted on lots, but their height may not be more than 15 inches and they must be within the 15-inch boundary in front of the foundation.  As we have said in the past and continue to reiterate, artificial flowers may be placed on the monuments only and are not permitted in the ground. Artificial flowers are considered “on the monument” if they are in an appropriate (durable) pot that touches the monument or are of a size that can be placed on the monument foundation.  Artificial flowers placed in the ground are an insurance liability and also a hazard for those moving and working in the cemetery.  If they are placed in the ground, they will be removed. Also, please do not place any glass containers on the lots as they may break and cause damage to cemetery equipment and personnel.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION ... All Cemetery Rules and Regulations can be obtained from the Rectory.  The cost of each cemetery lot at both cemeteries, including Endowed Care, is $400.  The cost to open and close a grave is $600.  Opening and closing cremation graves is $250.

If you have a complaint of suspected misconduct involving diocesan clergy, religious, employees or volunteers, contact Victims Assistance Coordinator, Terrianne Yanulavich, Ph.D., LMHC, 5050 Route 374, Merrill, NY 12955;[email protected] Phone: 518-651-2267 days; 518- 569-0612 evenings; or Father Christopher Carrara, the Episcopal Vicar for Clergy; [email protected] Phone: 315- 393-2920 ext. 1340. If you have a complaint of suspected sexual abuse or related misconduct by the bishops, contact the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service at 800-276-1562 or www.ReportBishopAbuse.org.

Please note that any Sanctuary Lamp (S.L), Blessed Mary (B.M.) or
St. Joseph (S.J.) Candles are still being lit at St. Patrick’s.  The requests are listed here:

5/7 - S.L. - Darcy Manor by Donald & Ann Keddy

5/14 - S.L. - Flora Lamberton by Faith

5/21 - S.J. - Bette Ashline by Gloria Ashline

5/28 - B.M. - Lillian Connelly by her Family
S.J. - Bill Connelly by his Family

Please let us know if any names can be added or removed:

 Julie Lafountain, Diane Favreau, Ed Sweeny, Ken Dupere, Normand & Brenda Jolicoeur, Eleanor Reynolds, Angela Houle,
Angelana Polniaszek, Eric Pristera-Polniaszek, Bea LaValley,
Lee Gadway, Bernard Duffy, Emma Savage, Sandy Barcomb,
Rejeanne Lefebvre, Cara Turnbull, Ann Choiniere,
Kate Desautels, Sharon Ramsey, Mike Bushey, Sr. Debbie Blow, 
Tom Barcomb,  Rollande Maskell, Kim Lefebvre, Robert Sterling,
Anna Langlois, Esmeh Rosario, Janice LaValley, Jeannette Rowe,
Wanda Gamache, Fr. Normand Cote, Mildred Willette, Doug Brockway, Richard Hinerth, Mary Ballman, Mark Connelly

We are beginning to sell our next 20-Week Club tickets the weekend of May 28. The first drawing will be on July 3 and continue through November 13.  The cost is only $20 per ticket.  There are eighteen $50 prizes, one $100 prize and two $500 prizes.  There are only 200 tickets to be sold and you may win more than once.  Please show your support for St. Patrick’s by helping to sell all 200 tickets!