St. Patrick School, a vibrant PreK–8 Catholic school rooted in faith and academic excellence, is seeking passionate and dedicated educators to join our team for the 2025–2026 school year! Current Opportunities Include: Early Childhood Teacher Elementary Grade Teacher  Maternity Leave Replacement (October–March) School Nurse - 25 hours per week Come be part of a supportive, mission-driven school community where students are known, loved, and challenged to grow.  To apply, send your cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected]. Learn more at www.spschatham.org.

Registration is open for Youth Ministry for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have a rising Freshman, please register for one Action Retreat and Youth Ministry. If you have a rising Sophomore, please register for one Antioch Retreat and Youth Ministry. Rising Juniors and Seniors who have already been confirmed and want to remain active in Youth Ministry only need to register for Youth Ministry. Contact Maggie at the Parish Office with any questions.

The weekdays the Parish Office is open for walk-in traffic will be extended starting the week of July 7. The office will be open Monday through THURSDAY from 9am until 3pm and Friday from 9am until noon. Appointments with staff are no longer needed on Thursdays. Come on in, get a mass card, and speak with one of our ministers on Thursdays! We look forward to seeing you!

On June 21 & 22, as we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi, St. Patrick Parish will participate in a Diocesan-wide food collection for the poor. This collection, sponsored by Catholic Charities will help offer assistance to those most in need in our communities. Our parish has been asked to provide any cold cereal or shampoo. Thank you for your participation and help for those in need!

Thank you for all who stopped by the Parish Center to wish Fr. Bob well in his retirement! The Parish Center was packed with well-wishers and parishioners had a wonderful time socializing and enjoying the lunch provided. Thank you, Fr. Bob, for 15 wonderful years as our pastor of St. Patrick Parish!

Register now for St. Patrick Parish Youth Ministry (SPYM) for the 2025-2026 school year. Rising Freshmen must register for BOTH Youth Ministry AND an Action Retreat. Rising Sophomores must register for both Youth Ministry AND an Antioch Retreat. Register early to get into the retreat that works best for your family and teen. Once a retreat is full, it will be closed. Rising Juniors and Seniors wanting to remain active in SPYM need only register for Youth Ministry. Register now to receive the Early Bird Discount!