Leprechauns

The Leprechauns are a fun-loving, inclusive, and fast-growing group of parishioners 65 and older. The secret to the group's growth -- more than 20 percent in each of the past two years -- might be the frequent opportunities for fun, fellowship, and mutual support. They gather on the first Thursday of each month for fellowship, lunch, and a guest speaker. Frequent outings and fine dining opportunities also are offered. Special parties are scheduled for St. Patrick Day, July Fourth, and Christmas. The Leprechauns also serve the parish as sages and wisdom figures on various parish leadership groups, including Pastoral Council, Athletics Council, Generations of Faith Planning Team, and Christ STEPs Ministries. Members provide mutual support during times of illness. "I think it is especially important in a parish where the median age of all parishioners is so young (36 years old), that we have the benefit of the experience and wisdom of the elders in our community," said Father Tom Boland, pastor. "The Leprechauns have embraced this notion and have stepped forward to take positions in the ministries and leadership of the parish. I believe the community is greatly enriched by their active involvement."

Men’s Club

The St. Patrick Men's Club provides opportunities for all men of the parish to join in fellowship through social and service activities, September through May. Social activities include the St. Patrick Day Dance (Saturday prior to March 17), Night at the Races (January), Men’s basketball and Men’s softball leagues, and the annual Celtic Classic Charity Golf Scramble (May). Service activities include staffing the St. Vincent DePaul truck during its stopovers at St. Patrick, hosting Coffee and Donuts twice annually, and helping out at Lenten Fish Frys. The Men's Club has created fellowship opportunities for the whole parish since the early days, including pancake breakfasts at the Eastwood Community Center when Sunday mass was celebrated there more than 16 years ago.

The Knights of Columbus

Bishop Flaget Council 13053

The Knights of Columbus Bishop Flaget Council 13053 is a Catholic fraternal organization that was originally designed to provide much needed security for widows and orphans of Catholic parishioners. We, the men of Bishop Flaget Council, in fellowship with our Brother Knights, our parishes, families and nation; value our Catholic faith, the sanctity of human life, the promotion of strong family life, acceptance of and respect for others, and compassion for those in need.

We seek justice in our parishes, community and nation, especially for the unborn, those with disabilities, and people living with infirmities who cannot protect themselves. We pledge to help those we can. We strive to honor these values in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Today, the Knights of Columbus organization has more than 1.7 million members who are dedicated to helping those individuals and families who are most in need as well as promoting the concepts of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.

Organizational meetings are normally convened the first Tuesday of every month. Moreover, open social meetings are typically offered the third Thursday of each month.

The Knights of Columbus has a formal leadership structure consisting of men who are elected in various Officer positions for a 12-month fraternal year. The local leader of a Knight's of Columbus Council is the Grand Knight.

Annual membership dues is $35. Additional donations are requested as well as participation in a few fund raisers.

Mom & Me Playgroup

Couples Dinner Group