"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." ~Saint Mother Teresa

Stewardship involves all aspects of our lives. As Catholics, we are called by God to serve His people with a grateful heart by using the time,  unique talents and treasures He has bestowed upon us. At St. Patrick Catholic Church, we have opportunities to serve and give in so many ways regardless of your current circumstances or financial situation. No amount of giving is too small to make a significant difference to those around you and your generosity makes a direct impact on others in our parish, community and beyond. 

Please fill out the volunteer form below to be added to our volunteer database in order to be matched with the service opportunities that are most aligned with your skills, interests and availability. You can also learn more about the many opportunities currently available to give and serve in our parish below. Thank you for your willingness to create so many positive ripples in the world!

Volunteer Interest Form

Please help us provide a hot meal to the homeless by bringing $5 McDonald's gift cards to Mass with you this weekend in an envelope marked "Brian's Bags". Your generosity means so much to so many!

In an effort to brighten the days of the elderly in our community, we are looking for volunteers who would like to participate in Board Game Night at Independence Village in White Lake on Thursday evenings. This does not have to be a regular committment, but could be if you would like. Please contact Kelly Brittingham at kbrittingham@stpwl.org for more information. 

We're in need of volunteers to return to Huron Valley Hospital to take patients the Holy Eucharist. The hospital does require the flu vaccine but not the Covid vaccine. You will not be asked to go into Covid rooms. If interested, please contact Kelly Brittingham in Christian Service for more information at kbrittingham@stpwl.org.

Angels' Place are adult foster care group homes in our area. Recently a group of ten volunteers went to Joliat Home to help with outdoor clean up. they had a great time and provided needed service. See below if you are interested in joining our growing list of volunteers for drop in service opportunities. Christian Service Outreach is looking to build a small group of volunteers interested in doing various tasks in the community. Could be helping an elderly parishioner, cleanup at a retirement home, extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, Meals on Wheels, etc. We have different ways to help the community and would like to build a small group we could call on for various tasks. This will not be a weekly commitment, just "when you can help" type group. Email Kelly Brittingham at kbrittingham@stpwl.org for more information. 

There are so many ways to serve within our parish; everything from assisting during Mass to teaching our children about the Catholic faith to helping with our gardens depends on the willingness of parishioners like you to operate smoothly. No matter what your skill set, interests or availability we have a job that could use your time and attention. 

Limited on Time? That's okay, we have opportunties for you to serve during the Mass you are already attending. We are always looking for volunteers during Mass as:

• Greeters
• Lectors 
• Eucharistic ministers
• Altar servers
• Music ministry
• Offetory families
• Ushers
• Sacristans
• Livestream volunteers. 

Not ready to come back in-person for service or events? That's okay, we have opportunites for you to serve others in our parish directly from home. We are seeking volunteers to:

• Welcome new parishioners
• Call the homebound
• Create small group Bible studies
• Making get-well and sympathy cards
• Putting together grief materials or other resources for those in need. 

We offer many other opportunities to serve for those interested in giving more of their time on a regular basis. It is with the help of volunteers that we are able to spread the Good News of Jesus to the children in our parish and those in the community at large. We hope that you consider joining in one of these important ministries and committees. 

• Religious Education Catechists
• Adult Faith Formation Leaders
• Worship Commission
• Hospitality
• Circle of Care (Christian Service Commision)
• Community Affairs
• Nursery and Babysitting Services
• Finance Council
• Pastoral Council
• Stewardship Commission
• Parish Fair Committee
• Evanangelization Commission

We are so fortunate to have so many parishioners willing to give of their time and talents to keep our parish organized, moving forward and serving the greater community. Christian Service is the giving arm of our parish and they serve the aging and those in need in a variety of ways:

• Hospital Communion Visitation
• Calls, Visits and Eucharistic Ministry to the Homebound
• Transportation Services
• Meals on Wheels Delivery
• Food for Sharing
• Seasonal Sharing (Christmas and Easter)
• Blood Drives
• Support for Respect Life/Right to Life

The St. Patrick Parish Online Giving Program allows you to make contributions to our church without writing checks or worrying about cash donations. Click here to learn more. 

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