St. Patrick Church

Following current guidelines, masks and social distancing will be MANDATORY at all Masses at St.Patrick and St. Joan of Arc.

The Bishop’s dispensation from in-person Mass attendance remains in place.

If you are considered vulnerable, are experiencing any symptoms, or are in close contact with a person who is sick, please stay home and utilize the parish livestream or other opportunities to participate virtually in the Mass.

The Chocolate Celebration is Friday, May 7 at the First Church of the Nazarene from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. St. Patrick is selling Laverne Grothouse's famous Texas Sheet Cake. Come by and indulge is some awesome chocolate goodies! All proceeds benefit the Samaritan Caregivers, a local organization.

Applications for the St. Patrick Higher Education Scholarship are now available in the parish office and online. Click HERE for the pdf version of the "Dependent Student" application; click HERE for the pdf version of the "Independent Student" application. All required information -- including transcripts and references -- are due in the parish office by Monday, May 10, 2021.

Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministries (6-12 & YA)
for St. Patrick/St. Joan of Arc Pastorate

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministries for our Kokomo pastorate.  The Coordinator of Y & YA will provide vision, support, and initiative to programs that offer the opportunity for youth, young adults, and their families for religious education and faith formation.

Download the full job description:  HERE

Education and Experience Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in religious education, theology or related area or a combination of education and experience plus 2 to 4 years related experience.
• Strong supervisory, administrative, organization leadership and program planning experience required. Parish and/or diocesan experience desired but not necessary.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• Practicing Catholic who respects and upholds Catholic Church teaching.
• Well-acquainted with Church documents, Scripture, and resources.
• Able to honor & maintain confidentiality.
• Able to pass and maintain diocesan child safety protocol.
• Spanish Language Abilities Preferred.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to jstewart2@parish.dol-in.org.

July 25 – 31             
Logan County,West Virginia

Who can go
The trip is open to high school students from St. Joan of Arc & St. Patrick Catholic Churches. This includes incoming freshmen and graduating seniors. However, priority will be given to rising Senior and rising Juniors who register by the priority date on April 24. There is room for 12 high school students and 4 adult chaperones from our Pastorate.
 
Travel Plans
The group will travel from Kokomo to Logan County, WV by automobile.
 
Cost
The out-of-pocket cost is $200, plus some spending money. A $50 deposit will be due May 3; the balance will be due by June 30. All trip participants will be expected to join in group fundraising projects to help with the rest of the cost of the trip. Financial assistance may be available; contact Therese Bath for information.
 
Service
The group will work on service projects coordinated by YouthWorks. This may include home repair, painting and yard work OR planning and leading children’s activities.
 
Fun
In the evening, our group will visit Chief Logan State Park. On Friday, we’ll go white water rafting.
 
Registration
Registration opens April 10 on the parish websites (www.stpatrick-kokomo.org and www.saintjoan.org). Paper registration also is available. Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 24 by rising Seniors, then rising Juniors, then all others in the order received. After April 24, remaining spots will be filled in the order received regardless of grade.
 
LINK TO REGISTRATION