First Down with Fr. Eric (June 29, 2025) Jun 29, 2025 Dear Friends,St. Patrick has a strong Ministry of Care, thanks to the many parishioners who have been trained to bring communion, prayers, and presence to the sick and homebound. Our parish boundar... Read more
First Down with Fr. Eric (June 22, 2025) Jun 22, 2025 Dear Friends,Weddings and funerals in the church are times when people who have been away from community gatherings return to celebrate or grieve. Those who minister in the life of the church know ... Read more
First Down with Fr. Eric (June 15, 2025) Jun 15, 2025 Dear Friends,As I reflect on my life, I take this Father’s Day to recall all the male role models I encountered. As a boy, my uncle who lived in Safford, my baseball little league coaches, my 4th/5... Read more
First Down with Fr. Eric (June 8, 2025) Jun 08, 2025 Dear Friends,The Easter season reaches its high point with the Feast of Pentecost. Once Jesus is ready to return to the Father, the promise of the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, is kept. As concern co... Read more
First Down with Fr. Eric (June 1, 2025) Jun 01, 2025 Dear Friends,As we enter the summer months, there is an opportunity to look at what changes need to be made for the beginning of the fall season. I want to announce some exciting changes in our par... Read more