St. Patrick is home to Boy Scout Troop 615 and Cub Scout Pack 615.
Scouting helps instill in boys strong values and skills that will help them as they grow into adulthood, while also building comaraderie and having fun!  

The Building and Grounds Committee provides advice to the Pastor on on-going preventative and corrective maintenance of church facilities, buildings, and grounds.  The gentlemen who volunteer, Quinn Artz, Mike McFadden, and Charlie Taronis continually provide recommendations and guidance for any kind of maintenance that needs to be done on church property.  They have been instrumental in identifying maintenance projects that need addressing.  These men have been dedicated to keeping our beautiful church repaired and up to date.  

Catholic Charities is a private nonprofit social service agency operating under the auspices of the Diocese of Allentown.  They offer services to meet the needs of people in our community who need support, care, and compassion.

• Infants and children in need of a home
• Families in need of counseling and support
• Pregnant women in search of assistance
• Immigrants seeking a new home
• Elders in need of care and special services
• Those in need who face homelessness, hunger, and unemployment
• Parishes that are ready to put faith into action

Currently, our Parish is using "Growing with the Saints" for our annual Catholic Vacation Bible School called "Catholic Kids Camp".  Growing with the Saints, Inc. is committed to handing down the Catholic Faith received from Jesus and the apostles. The Holy Spirit is  our unseen ever present guide, and we prayerfully impart the Catholic faith with its rich tradition during CKC. We utilize Sacred Scripture, tradition, and the lives of the saints to accomplish our purpose. We are dedicated to inspiring young children to fall in love with Jesus and his Church. GWTS is committed to preserving the memory of the holy saints and calling children to “holiness” by imitating the lives of the saints, our true faith heroes and heroines.

We appreciate any and all volunteers for CKC - 6th Grade to 12th Grade, and Adults.  (Adults will need to obtain proper State and Church clearances to help).  Please contact Debbie at the Parish Office for more information.  

The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) is a parish-based academic and athletic program that falls within the parameters of a parish’s comprehensive youth ministry program.  CYO allows youth to discover and grow in their relationship with God, provides opportunities for youth to grow in faith and understanding of their Church, and helps them become responsible participants in their faith community through involvement in athletic and academic programs that promote the holistic development of young people. 

For more information on CYO as a student participant or as a volunteer, please call 
the Parish Office.  (Adults will need to obtain proper State and Church clearances to help).

One of the fun things we do are Saturday Morning Craft Corners for our Children.  They have completed an 18 page booklet entitled "Handprints 4 Holy Week", their own personal Mary Grottos (which got featured on the EWTN Facebook page for ways of honoring Mary - We got over 3,000 "likes"!), Seek and You Shall Find  Bottle Game, an Advent Jesse Tree, a Mosaic Cross, and their very own Sacred Heart.  Ideas are always welcome to help keep the tradition of our Catholic Faith Alive in our children's hearts.  

We appreciate any and all volunteers for our Craft Corners - 6th Grade to 12th Grade, and adults.  (Adults will need to obtain proper State and Church clearances to help).  Please contact Debbie at the Parish Office for more information.  

The Parish Finance Council, which consists of Maryanne Conway, Chester Corse, Tara Grochowski, Dave Shelcusky, Greg Verchick, and Business Manager, Lisa Arant, assist Monsignor O'Connor,  who is accountable to  Bishop Barres and the Parish for the administration and stewardship of the temporal goods of the parish. We are blessed to have an active, well-formed Parish Finance Council who oversees the financial health of our Parish, assuring accountability, and assisting the Pastor with his temporal responsibilities.

Your weekly financial contribution to St. Patrick Parish requires careful stewardship. The Finance Council reviews and analyzes balance sheets, income and expense statements, and other financial reports. The Finance Council also reviews, approves, and monitors the annual budgets for the Parish.

The Association of the Holy Family nurtures the spirituality of lay individuals who have dedicated themselves to living Nazareth spirituality in their families, in their workplace and in the world. These women and men help advance the mission and ministry of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth through faithful listening, loving relationships and recognizing God’s presence in their daily encounters. Associates of the Holy Family pray daily, in unity with the Sisters, for all families of the world, for the Church, the Holy Father and for the Sisters and their mission of spreading the Kingdom of God’s Love.  The Association nurtures the spirituality of its members through monthly meetings, days of reflection with the Sisters, prayer, community and family gatherings. 

Here is a link to the Sister's website:

https://nazarethcsfn.org/

Please contact Bill and Melody Montag if you would like more information.  Their home phone number is 570-628-4030.

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization with 1.6 Million members in more than 14,000 councils, who have dedicated themselves to the ideals of: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. In Schuylkill Council 431, the members pride themselves on not only being a vessel for charity and good works in Pottsville and all of Schuylkill County, but also a place where Catholic men of all ages can enjoy the company of one another in the spirit of fraternity.

They initiated a Fifth Sunday Rosary Program on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at 3:40 p.m. prior to the 4:15 Mass. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Rosary for your own special intentions along with Knights of Columbus intentions for the elimination of abortion and world peace.

KOC Council 431 is located at its NEW building:  1840 West End Avenue in Pottsville, and they meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 7 PM.   Men who are interested in becoming a member are asked to call 570-628-3333 or e-mail:  info@council431.org.  You can also check out their website at http://www.kofc431.wix.com/council431.