| Pastoral Council |
The main advisory body to the Pastor, together with the Finance Council. Members are appointed by the Pastor. Pictures of the board members, names, and phone numbers are posted in the rear of the church. Parish members are encouraged to bring their concerns before the board. |
Dan Rodriguez |
(813) 839-6918 |
| Finance Council |
The Parish Finance Council of the Catholic Community of St. Patrick assists the Pastor in the administration of Parish goods. It is consultative in nature and function. The board consists of men and women of the parish who possess demonstrated technical expertise in matters of financial administration. |
Chuck Simpson |
(813) 839-5337 |
| Development Committee |
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| Liturgy Committee |
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Marcia Seheult |
(813) 839-5337 Ext. 137 |
| Stewardship Committee |
This group is committed to the spiritual growth of our parishioners by encouraging them as followers of Jesus Christ to share their God given gifts of Time, Talent, and Treasure. They joyfully giving back in a planned and proportionate way these gifts in gratitude for all that God has given them, as we travel the path to becoming a full Stewardship Parish. |
Tom Earley |
(813) 837-3876 |
| Altar Servers |
Boys and girls fourth grade to adult can assist Priests (during daily 8:30 AM and Sunday Masses). Special training classes are required. |
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| Children's Liturgy |
Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 9:00 AM Mass. This is for all children three years old through fifth graders. |
Carl Longnecker |
(813) 839-5337 Ext. 206 |
| Ministers of Hospitality |
These men and women are available prior to Mass to welcome the congregation and to be of assistance throughout the Mass. |
Joe Marchitto |
(813) 837-6141 |
| Music Ministries |
St. Patrick has two adult choirs - a contemporary choir at the Sunday 9:00 AM Family Mass and a traditional choir at the Sunday 11:00 AM Mass. There is also a choir for the children of St. Patrick. |
Marcia Seheult |
(813) 839-5337 Ext. 137 |
| Readers |
Men and women assisting the Priest with the first and second readings during the Mass. Training sessions are required. |
Joe Discenza |
(813) 837-8424 |
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Theresa Franks |
(813) 839-5337 |
| Sacristans |
Volunteer men and women who set up the Altar for daily and Sunday Masses. |
Patti Fisher |
(813) 837-5581 |
| Special Ministers of the Eucharist |
Men and women receive special training and are commissioned by the Pastor to serve in the Parish. They assist the priest at the Liturgy by distributing the Eucharist. They also distribute the Eucharist to the parish sick on Sunday. |
Joe and Jennifer Buzzett |
(813) 831-8931 |
| Special Ministers of The Eucharist for the Homebound |
Parish shut-ins are brought Holy Communion each Friday after Mass. They are united to the Parish family by these visits. Call the Parish office and notify them of someone who is homebound for approval. |
Rosemary Bugna |
(813) 831-0306 |
| Adult Education |
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John Williams, S.F.O. |
(813) 839-5337 |
| Bible Studies |
Bible Studies offer adults the opportunity to read and reflect on scripture and Catholic Tradition in an effort to apply knowledge and understanding to their faith journey. |
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| Disciples in Mission |
Disciples in Mission is A PROCESS sponsored by the diocese for their parishes. Over the course of three years that it runs in the parish, it integrates prayer, the Sunday liturgies, faith-sharing groups for adults and teens, catechesis, family activities, planning, and follow-up activities into a coherent, parish-wide experience of evangelization. |
Carmelo Meletiche |
(813) 282-1587 |
| Hispanic Ministry |
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Hiram Rodriguez |
(813) 839-1278 |
| R.C.I.A. |
Those wishing to enter the Catholic faith enter these studies of the Catechumenate to prepare for the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Entry into the Church is during Easter Season. |
John Williams, S.F.O. |
(813) 839-5337 Ext. 129 |
| Re-Membering Church |
These parishioners assist those Catholics who have not been fully active or are in need of updating in the Catholic Life to become more active in our Catholic Community. |
Br. Richard Gates |
(813) 839-5337 |
| School of Faith |
The School of Faith is a ministry that serves parish children by teaching and witnessing to our Catholic faith. Elementary grades (Pre-K 3 year olds through 8th grade) meet on Sunday mornings from 10:15 - 11:30 AM after the 9:00 AM Mass. Volunteer catechists and classroom aides are needed to help children ages 3 to young teens hear and respond to God's call of love. Training and continuing education is provided to our volunteers. |
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St. Michael the Archangel
Fraternity
Secular Franciscan Order |
More Information |
Francis "Buzz" Bruno, S.F.O. |
smtasfo@tampabay.rr.com
fbruno@stpatricktampa.org |
| Youth Ministries |
The Youth Group is a Eucharistic based high school ministry that ministers to the (social, emotional, and spiritual) whole person. Open to all High School teens (Grades 9-12) of all faiths. 100% Catholic.The Middle School Youth Group is an awakening ministry that ministers to the whole (social, emotional, and spiritual) person. It is open to all 7th and 8th grade teens of all faiths. 100% Catholic. |
Theresa Franks |
(813) 839-5337 Ext. 304 |
| Boy Scouts |
The Boy Scouts of America is an organization that allows boys from the ages of 11 but not yet 18 to join in the adventure and leadership of scouting. Boy scouting allows boys to learn several valuable skills and character traits. The scout law (A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, and cheerful) best describes what scouting is and what our scouts at St. Patrick strive to represent. St. Patrick is proud to boast of 22 years service to the parish community and to the boys that have traveled our ranks. |
Milan Gessman |
(813) 839-1996 |
| Council of Catholic Women/Circle One |
These women promote community among parish women and collaborate with the Pastor on special projects. They host Parish celebrations and have fundraisers. The money raised is used for church needs (refurbish the tabernacle, new kneelers in front of the statues, etc.). They meet the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM in the social hall (except July and August). For younger working parish women, there is Circle One which meets at 7:00 PM on the first Wednesday of each month in the School Library. |
Eleanor Strickland |
(813) 837-1457 |
| Cub Scouts |
Cub Scout Pack 245 is an accredited group within the Boy Scouts of America sponsored by St. Patrick Church. The Pack has received many quality unit awards and is active in council-wide and parish-wide activities. Boys in grades 1-5 are eligible to join this family oriented organization. |
Lourdes Alvarez |
(813) 839-5337 |
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| Knights of Columbus |
The Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. It was on these bedrock principles that the Order was founded over a century ago and remains true to them today. |
Leon DePestel, DGK |
(813) 508-1913 |
| Arimatheans |
Since many of our elderly members have little or no family members present, this dedicated group of people makes sure someone is in attendance at wakes and funerals besides the Priest. They serve as lectors, ushers, pallbearers, servers of the altar and help funeral directors. Their telephone committee calls their list of parishioners to notify them of parishioners funerals. Please notify them if you'd like to be called. |
Donna Pollard |
(813) 839-0416 |
| Guardian Angels Nursery |
Adults and teens are needed to care for infants and small children during our 9:00 AM Sunday Mass, as well as for certain evening meetings and adult activities. |
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| Respect Life |
There is no other issue more important than the Gift of Life; from conception through birth, all through the life process until death. This dedicated group of parishioners invite anyone to join them in the goal of life and the dignity of each individual. |
Carole Fruhmorgen |
(813) 832-5685 |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Society |
Society of Catholic lay people who perform works of charity for the poor. Members solicit funds, collect food and needed items. |
Bud Fisher |
(813) 839-5337 ext. 174 |
