St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery: A Place of Sacred Rest, Prayer, and Eternal Care

At St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, every grave tells a story of faith, family, and love. For generations, our parish has honored those who have gone before us, entrusting them to the eternal peace of God’s Kingdom. Our cemetery is sacred ground—a holy place where we gather in prayer, remembrance, and hope in the Resurrection.

As someone with a beloved family member or friend laid to rest here, your connection is part of the living faith that unites our community. Each visit, each prayer, and each flower placed is a sign of love. Together, we ensure that our cemetery remains a place of reverence and dignity for future generations.

Supporting the Future with the Perpetual Care Endowment Fund

To honor those who have gone before us, we invite you to support the St. Patrick Cemetery Perpetual Care Endowment Fund.

    • Sacred Purpose: This restricted fund is dedicated solely to the upkeep and beautification of the cemetery. It cannot be used for parish operations.
    • Everlasting Care: Contributions are invested and allowed to grow. Once the cemetery reaches full capacity and can no longer generate income from new grave sales, the endowment will provide ongoing care for the cemetery grounds.
    • A Living Tribute: Your gift today becomes a legacy—a testimony of faith that ensures this holy ground remains a place of prayer, peace, and hope for generations to come.

Your support makes a lasting difference. Every gift, no matter the size, strengthens this mission of care. Donations may be made in memory of loved ones, offering a beautiful way to keep their memory alive in the parish they loved.

Ways to Give

    • By Mail: Send a check payable to St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, with Perpetual Care Endowment in the memo line.
    • In Person: Visit our parish office during regular business hours.
    • Estate Planning: Please consider remembering St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in your will or estate plans, creating a legacy of faith for future generations.

Why Your Gift Matters

Caring for our cemetery is an act of faith. By supporting the Perpetual Care Endowment, you help ensure that:

  • Families who come to pray are welcomed into a space of beauty and peace.
  • Our parish remains faithful stewards of the sacred trust placed in us by generations past.
  • The dignity of every grave and the sacredness of the grounds are maintained in perpetuity.

Your generosity is a gift not just to those who rest here, but also to the living—providing a place where all may encounter God’s peace.

Join Us in This Mission of Faith

If you would like to learn more or discuss your gift, please contact us at 763-326-2745 or sdohrwardt@st-patricks.org. We would be honored to speak with you about this important ministry.

On behalf of St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, thank you for your continued support, prayers, and love for this sacred place. May God bless you and your family abundantly.

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.”