The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: The King of Love My Shepherd Is Diverse in Culture Nation Race Bread of Life I Am For You!
To keep healthy, we eat the right food, exercise, and create a harmonious environment. Similarly, Old St. Pat's is a living, breathing entity that shares many of our needs. And thanks to your prayers and participation, our community's heartbeat is alive and well. Because of this, Old St. Pat's has become a beacon of love and a sanctuary where many find solace and support. Your time, talent, and treasure have created a culture of inclusion, kinship, and connection. Through Old St. Pat's masses, l...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Holy Spirit, We're Calling You I Will Be The Vine It Is Time for Me to Move
When a builder wants to construct a new home, they use a set of drawings, tools, materials, and equipment to complete the work. Today, we are called to build a heavenly home here on Earth. The tools we use for this type of construction include mercy, forgiveness, reconciliation, and love in action. Today, Father Pat McGrath asks us to reflect on how our individual efforts and labor of love can help to build God's kingdom, one act of kindness at a time.
Forty years ago, Old St. Patrick's church looked very different in that many pews sat empty. But in the face of adversity, Father Wall reflects on how the community rallied together, rolled up their sleeves, and did the work to transform this space into a beacon of worship, community, love, and joy for countless people. This episode is a profound reminder that our calling is to continue to do God's work here and beyond these hallowed walls. It's a call to let our love overflow, radiating outward...
Fall Wedding Music Fair on Oct. 2nd, 2023 Join members of our music ministry at 7 pm this Monday, October 2nd, at Old St. Patrick's Church in an entertaining and informative evening led by Director of Music, Mark Scozzafave. If you are planning a wedding at Old St. Pat’s in the coming months, this evening of music will be especially helpful. You’ll hear cantors, a selection of our available repertoire, and various strings, brass, woodwinds, and Irish instruments. The evening will walk through th...
In today's digital age, we find unprecedented and real-time access to our peers' lives. While this can be an excellent way to stay connected, it also has the potential to stir up feelings of jealousy, competition, and resentment. But don’t worry, because there is a way we can find joy in others' happiness. There are spiritual steps we can take to discover the art of living with empathy, compassion, and everlasting peace. Join us as Father Foley paints a vivid picture of the world Jesus envisione...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Praise Open Our Eyes Shalom
Let it go - the idea is simple, yet can be challenging to put into action, but imagine the freedom and liberation it would bring if we could “let more things go and let God” do the heavy lifting. When we can forgive and release the past, we shed the heavy baggage of bitterness and revenge, embrace the present, and set our hearts free! Today, Father Cusick reminds us of the incredible joy and freedom forgiveness brings.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Alleluia! Give the Glory Ever We Praise You You Raise Me Up
You're learning to play the piano, trying to perfect that elusive melody, or perhaps you're a baseball player, hoping to master the homerun swing. What do these journeys have in common? They all involve seeking coaching and guidance on the path to improvement. But here's the twist – this quest for refinement doesn't just fall in our hobbies and passions; it's a fundamental part of our everyday lives. Our friends, family, and colleagues are the unsung heroes, the mirrors that reflect our blind sp...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: This Is My Song If Today Take up Your Cross
Just as each of us has a one-of-a-kind fingerprint, we also each have a distinctive life purpose. Age is no barrier to discerning what God calls us to do and taking bold steps toward our true selves. Today, Father Pat McGrath emphasizes a crucial truth: we are not a product of chance; we are here with a vital role to fulfill, and the world eagerly anticipates each of our unique talents, limitless love, and our authentic joy.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: I Will Be With You If Today You Hear The Voice of God How Can I Keep From Singing?
Have you ever embarked on a journey towards a goal, only to find that it demands more grit, determination, patience, faith, and help than initially anticipated? As you traveled the path, you probably had to recalibrate based on what you discovered and what was needed to stay on track. And sometimes, it probably stretched your mind, body, and soul beyond your usual limit. Today, Father Pat McGrath delves into how embracing greater faith, openness, kindness, and generosity can lead us to grasp the...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Holy Is Your Name What You Have Done For Me From The Waters I Will Rise
Sometimes life throws us a curveball that surprises us, disrupting our plans and upsetting our rhythm. But what if these unexpected setbacks were not just inconveniences but opportunities for profound learning and spiritual growth? Today, Father Foley explores how embracing life's disruptions can lead us to greater insights and a deeper connection with our life's purpose.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: We Sing God's Truth The Lord Is My Light Be Not Afraid
Have you ever noticed that after cleaning up, you feel more at peace in your space and can find the items needed? The same can be applied to our minds! In a world bustling with noise and distractions, our inner clutter can have a negative impact on our spiritual connection to the Divine. So today, Father Michael Simone sheds light on the daily habit that can revolutionize our lives and allow us to hear the whisper of God.
Have you ever felt like a deer in headlights, frozen by fear? Now imagine a life where fear no longer holds you back. How would you transform your life by doing what you can to find freedom from fear? Today, Father Pat McGrath asks us to pay attention to ways we can be healed from our anxiety and move towards a life of courage and boundless possibility.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: I Am The Bread of Life Tender Hearted Way, Truth & Life
The unknown can be anxiety-inducing, whether starting a new job, moving to an unfamiliar place, stepping into a new school year, or embarking on a fresh relationship. We may find ourselves grappling with feelings of self-doubt. Questions like "Am I capable enough?" "Do I have what it takes?" or "Will I fit in?" often cloud our minds. However, we align ourselves with God's will when approaching new beginnings with an open heart and a positive outlook. Instead of focusing solely on what we may lac...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: For The Faithful Who Have Answered (M. Scozzafave/S. Dunstan) Ad Maiorem Dei, Gloriam (Ferraro) How Can I Keep From Singing? (Quaker/Jeanne Cotter)
As we look at nature and observe the diverse landscape of a forest, we discover that every living being, from the towering trees to the tiniest insects, plays a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem's delicate balance. So too, in our human existence, the kaleidoscope of the differences around us creates a beautiful, vibrant tapestry. In today's episode, Father Foley has us imagine a world where we, as a human family, share the fertile soil of our hearts and minds to live in harmony and help ea...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Give My Regards to Broadway Beauty School Drop Out Zazz
Relationships with friends, spouses, or family members require effort and a two-way street of communication and understanding. So just as a one-sided relationship isn't healthy with the people in our lives, we explore how our relationship with Jesus also demands active participation. Today, Father Pat McGrath looks at God's invitation to enter into a relationship where we respond and participate in what God calls us to be and do.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Our Children Anybody Have A Map? Mama Who Bore Me
"Calvin and Hobbes" is a comic strip about Calvin, a six-year-old boy, and Hobbes, a stuffed tiger. To Calvin, Hobbes is his best friend and a living Tiger, while appearing as just a stuffed animal to others. Hobbes helps Calvin take imaginative adventures and live out his dreams! Life is easier, less scary, and more fun with friends. So today, Father Foley examines this playfully profound comic strip and uses it to ask ourselves if there is anyone invisible in our life that we should be paying ...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Feed The Birds Could We Start Again Please?
Dear Heavenly Father, on this Fourth of July, we gather to seek your guidance and blessings. We thank you for the gift of freedom and the opportunities it affords us. Grant us the wisdom to be good stewards of this liberty, that we may foster justice, unity, and compassion in our community. Bless our nation, our leaders, and all who have sacrificed for our freedoms. May this day serve as a reminder of the values that bind us together as one nation under God. Amen. Happy 4th of July from OSP!
