Community

Organizes, promotes and participates in activities and events to promote fellowship and some outreach.

Charisms:  Craftsmanship, Encouragement, Giving, Hospitality, Pastoring, Administration, Helps, Faith, Leadership

Adult Adventures

Ministry Leader: Linda Abel-Thomas

If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, email Linda Abel-Thomas

Age Groups: Adults, Seniors

Provides Christ-centered adventures with fellowship, fun and friends for our adult members. Friends and family are welcome!

Contact Linda if you would like to assist in planning and promoting these events.

 

FALL DAY PILGRIMAGE!

FAITH, FEAST & FROTH: Celebrating German Catholic Heritage in New Ulm

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026

6:30 departure from St. Patrick and 8PM return – Coach Transportation

$125 PER PERSON (Includes transportation + tip, all entry fees, breakfast bags and lunch.

REGISTER HERE

Itinerary

Mass at Our Lady of the Prairie – Belle Plaine

Brown County Museum

Kaiserhoff for Lunch

Adoration & Tour of Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

Glockenspeil

Loretto Park – Way of the Cross Stations

Herman the German monument

Schells Tour and Tastings – Dinner

also check out our:

Ireland Pilgrimage 2027

Arts & Environment

Ministry Leader: Kandy Huncovsky

If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, email our staff liaison Amee Heigl.

Age Groups: Teens, Adults, Seniors

If you are interested in making our church a beautiful place to worship, the A&E team could use your help! This small group helps prepare the Worship and Gathering Areas for the various liturgical seasons. Help us to beautify our Worship Space such that we are reminded that Mass is “Heaven on Earth.” If you have creative design gifts and enjoy making the church beautiful, please consider this ministry.

Church Cleaning

Ministry Leader: Chris Bernard

If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, email our staff liaison Chris Bernard or contact the parish office at (763)753-2011.

Age Groups: Teens, Adults, Seniors

There are many rewards and benefits when you join this ministry.

St. Patrick Catholic Church is our faith home. Over the years, several people have shared that the time spent in cleaning allows a special connection to our Lord in prayer and service. This is one of the easiest ways to get engaged with the activities of our parish. If you are new and want to start feeling like you fit in, this is a wonderful ministry to begin with.

Each Monday morning, a dedicated group of men and women clean the Worship Area and Gathering Area. Join our team of committed volunteers. In general, church cleaning is a 2/3 hour process. We are so thankful to our many volunteers.

GAME ON!

Fun, Friends, and Food! 

Join us every 4th Saturday of the month for game night at St. Patrick’s! Bring your favorite game or just come and join in on the fun. Featuring a 500 tournament, a variety of games, and a delicious free-will offering dinner. Meet new friends or bring some along for an enjoyable evening out! Dinner will be at 6:15pm, cards and games will follow. Please RSVP as it helps us know how much food to prepare – (see form below) however we will accept walk-ins the night of the event. If you have any questions, please email Chris Bernard or Barb Karel.

Game On RSVP

Name(Required)

Schedule: 4th Saturday of the Month at 6:15pm-8:30pm (Please note the new start time)

Upcoming Game Nights: May 23

Age Groups: Men and women ages 16 and up

Location: Multipurpose Area (Education wing)

Information Station

Ministry Leader: Jacqueline Soucie

If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, email Linda Abel-Thomas

Age Groups: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Greet, inform, welcome, and provide assistance to our parishioners and visitors. Work at the Information Station before and after Masses. Training provided.

St. Patrick is a vibrant parish with multiple events, classes, and ministries happening all the time. We don’t want anyone to miss out! The Information Station ministry team stays informed about all that’s happening and helps our community and visitors do the same.

The Information Station also houses information for all 90+ ministries. This ministry team answers questions about our many ministries and encourages members to get involved and use their God-given talents.

The time commitment is once a month for 15 minutes before and after the Mass that best fits your schedule.

Quilters

Ministry Leader: Ellen Untz

If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved please email our staff liaison Rebecca Fabozzi

Age Groups: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Schedule: Tuesday mornings

This social ministry creates quilts for the auction at St. Patrick’s CountryFest! People of all skill levels are welcome! We meet as a group 2-3 times per month on Tuesday mornings.

Quilts provide comfort, warmth, and and joy – something we can all share with one another.

Our quilting ministry engages women with a passion for quilting. Beginners and experienced quilters come together to create stunning quilts for our annual auction. You can be as involved as you wish – from donating towards fabric, working the CountryFest auction, or meeting on the first and third Tuesday of every month to quilt together. All proceeds from the sale of our quilts support on-going programs at St. Patrick’s.

2024 Quilts