Ministries

The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body in dioceses and parishes of the Roman Catholic Church that serves to advise the parish priest or bishop about pastoral issues. The council's main purpose is to investigate, reflect and reach conclusions about pastoral matters to recommend to the parish priest or bishop as appropriate.

The role of the Parish Finance Council is to assist and advise the Pastor in overseeing and controlling the financial affairs of the Parish. The Parish Finance Council is accountable to the Pastor, who has the responsibility for final decisions.

Members of the Parish Finance Council are appointed by the Pastor. Members are skilled in business and have a variety of experience in management, financial, accounting, legal, fund raising or related fields. 

The following are some of the functions of the Parish Finance Council:

Study sources of parish revenue, make recommendations for maintaining and enhancing parish revenue, assist in the development of programs and processes to that end, and coordinate fundraising programs.

Advise the Pastor in the financial and budgeting aspects of managing and caring for the parish buildings and equipment. Assist the Pastor in evaluating deferred maintenance projects and the development of a long-range capital improvement budget.

Oversee and review fundraising programs and expenditures for the parish and affiliated groups or organizations. Implement a uniform fundraising policy and guidelines for use by the parish and external organizations.

Review and recommend approval or disapproval of fundraising requests from individual parish organizations.

In conjunction with the Parish Council, educate parishioners with regards to stewardship.

Functions of the Lector

The Introductory Rites

In the procession to the altar, in the absence of a Deacon, the reader, wearing approved attire [see GIRM, no. 339], may carry the Book of the Gospels, slightly elevated. In that case, the reader walks in front of the Priest but otherwise walks along with the other ministers.

Upon reaching the altar, the reader makes a profound bow with the others [see also GIRM, no. 274]. If he is carrying the Book of the Gospels, he approaches the altar and places the Book of the Gospels upon it. Then the reader takes his own place in the sanctuary with the other ministers. (GIRM, nos. 194-195)The Liturgy of the Word

The reader reads from the ambo the readings that precede the Gospel. In the absence of a psalmist, the reader may also proclaim the Responsorial Psalm after the First Reading.

In the absence of a Deacon, the reader, after the introduction by the Priest, may announce the intentions of the Universal Prayer from the ambo.

If there is no singing at the Entrance or at Communion and the antiphons given in the Missal are not recited by the faithful, the reader may read them at an appropriate time (cf. nos. 48, 87). (GIRM, nos. 196-198)

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass

General Principles 

In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and deacons distribute Holy Communion in virtue of their office as ordinary ministers of the Body and Blood of the Lord. (1) When the size of the congregation or the incapacity of the bishop, priest, or deacon requires it, the celebrant may be assisted by other bishops, priests, or deacons. If such ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are not present, "the priest may call upon extraordinary ministers to assist him, i.e., duly instituted acolytes or even other faithful who have been deputed for this purpose. In case of necessity, the priest may also depute suitable faithful for this single occasion (GIRM 162)."

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should receive sufficient spiritual, theological, and practical preparation to fulfill their role with knowledge and reverence. In all matters they should follow the guidance of the diocesan bishop ( Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds for the Dioceses of the United States of America, NDRHC, no. 28). When recourse is had to Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, especially in the distribution of Holy Communion under both kinds, their number should not be increased beyond what is required for the orderly and reverent distribution of the Body and Blood of the Lord. In all matters such Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should follow the guidance of the diocesan bishop (IBID).

All ministers of Holy Communion should show the greatest reverence for the Most Holy Eucharist by their demeanor, their attire, and the manner in which they handle the consecrated bread or wine. Should there be any mishap--as when, for example, the consecrated wine is spilled from the chalice--then the affected "area . . . should be washed and the water poured into the sacrarium [ GIRM, 280]." (NDRHC, 29).

An altar server is a lay assistant to a member of the clergy during a Christian liturgy. An altar server attends to supporting tasks at the altar such as fetching and carrying, ringing the altar bell, helps bring up the gifts, brings up the book, among other things. If young, the server is commonly called an altar boy or altar girl. In some Christian denominations, altar servers are known as acolytes. If you know anyone who wants to serve as Altar server they must be at least  grade 3 and older.

Join together in song, under the direction of our choir coordinator Mr. Charles Corpus. Rehearsals on Thursday & Friday  evenings, 6-7pm at McKenna Hall. Sing at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 8:00am, 10:00 a.m. and 12:00p.m. Sunday Mass, as your schedule allows. Contact the choir director.

ST PATRICK YOUTH CHOIR ORGANIZATION  (SPYCO)

PRESIDENT:  Hershie Rosales

SPYCO started in 1995 as a youth choir and through the years developed into a Young Adult Ministry.  Aside from singing during the chuch services SPYCO is also engaged in volunteer work in the Damayan Group at the Bayanihan Center, South of Market.  Recently, they launched the Forever Young Ministry where they did weekly fun activities on Sunday mornings which were actively participated in by senior citizens.

ST PATRICK CHILDREN’S CHOIR ORGANIZATION (SPCCO)

PRESIDENT: Mary Ann Mills

The St. Patrick Children’s Choir (SPCCO) with young ministers, ages 7-15, was established in November 2018.  It aims to develop their God-given talents in singing.  To enhance their aptitude in music, new techniques and workshops will be planned.

Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection. Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass.

Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens.

Volunteers who care for and beautify the church in and out.

President: Jun Pasion

The LEGION is an ARMY OF MARY for the service in the warfare which is perpetually waged by the Church against the world and its evil power.  The OBJECT of the Legion is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation, under ecclesiastical guidance, in Mary’s and the Church’s work of crushing the head of the serpent and advancing the reign of Christ. The SPIRIT of the Legion is profound humility like Mary. 

The LEGIONAIRES’ APOSTOLATE is a)  Home Visitations  b) Pilgrim Virgin Transfer/Block Rosary      b) give communion to the sick and homebound c) Promotion of the Catholic churches to tourists d) Book-Barrow/Dissemination of Catholic Literatures e)  Promotion of the practice of daily Mass and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament f) Recruitment and after care of active and auxiliary members  g)  Rosary making, propagation and distribution      h)  Sponsorship of civilly wed couples for church wedding   i)  Prayer warriors for others j)  Spearheads the reactivation/establishment Legion of Mary chapters in other parishes  k)  The Patrician Meeting -   Its purpose is to build up the religious knowledge of the people, to teach them how to explain themselves and to encourage them to apostleship. Thus, the Patrician Meeting is being held on the last Sunday of every month. A speaker is invited to talk on a suggested topic. Sharing of faith follows.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – ST. PATRICK CONFERENCE

PRESIDENT: Raymond Magpantay

The mission of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is to offer hope and service on a direct person-to-person basis, working to break the cycles of homelessness, substance abuse and domestic violence.  In support of the SVDP Programs, our volunteers make hundreds of sandwiches weekly for the homeless shelter nearby.  Also, the group hosts birthday celebrations for the homeless people at the Multi Service Center.  They are committed to do corporal works of mercy.