The Educational Ministries
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St. Patrick's School
Principal: Elizabeth Frangella, 234 7914
Dorothy Monaco, Secretary
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Catholic elementary education at its finest
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Grades PreK through 8
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Serving the Catholic communities of Bedford, Pound Ridge, Mount Kisco,
Armonk, Katonah, Chappaqua and South Salem
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School bus service for all K-8 New York residents within a 15 mile radius
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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation
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Extensive parent involvement
St. Patrick's School has it's own web site at www.stpatrickschoolbedford.wordpress.com.
(New as of 7/09!)
St. Patrick's Religious Education
Program (CCD)
Pat Perlstein, 234 3775
Karen Schmidt, 234 3775
Jane Hickey, Secretary, 234 3775
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For children in grades K-8
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Tuesday afternoon: 3:30 to 4:30 for grades K-4
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Tuesday evening: 7:00 to 8:15 for grades 5-8
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Sunday morning: 10:15 to 11:30 for grades K-8
Catechists and aides are needed on a year to year basis. This is a wonderfully
rewarding ministry.
Youth Ministry
Pat Collins, Youth Minister 232 7970
St. Patrick's Youth Group (for teenage parishioners) is involved in
educational social and apostolic activities. Meetings are on Sunday evenings
following the 5:30PM Mass. Adult volunteers are welcome.
RICA
Dave Oniffrey, 764 9130
RICA is the process through which an adult receives the Sacraments
of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion. It begins
with a call to conversion, continues through a period of instruction and
a deepening of faith, and leads to the celebration of the sacraments at
the Easter Vigil Mass. This program is for unbaptized adults, baptized
non-Catholics and baptized Catholics who have not yet been confirmed.
St. Patrick's Family Ministry
Parent programs have been designed to meet the many challenges of raising
our children, as well as to help nurture and strengthen our families.
Parent Workshops
Parents of middle and high school children will have the opportunity
to participate in informal discussions. These workshops will provide a
chance for parents to connect with each other and to share their experiences
in a welcoming, caring atmosphere. Ideas will be explored as we attempt
to establish a meaningful community of parents, encouraging and empowering
each other to create a more spiritual family
Moms & Tots- More Than Just a Playgroup
Parents of young children will have the opportunity to participate
in small group discussion. They will address a variety of common parenting
issues and concerns in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Playgroups are
craft activities will be available for toddlers. This is a wonderful chance
to pick up some great parenting skills and tips and to connect with other
parents of young children. Volunteer play-teachers are needed. Call if
interested.
Adult Religious Education
Msgr. Thompson, 234 3344
Fall and Spring series covering the various branches of theology are
offered by the priests. All are welcome to attend. Usually one series in
doctrine and one in scripture are offered each season.
See "Schedule" for current series.
Baptismal Preparation
Msgr. Thompson, 234 3344
Fr. Joseph, 234 3344
Baptismal catechesis for parents baptizing thier first child is provided.
Details and time are available in the parish office.
The sacrament is administered on the first and third Sundays of the
month at 1:15PM. Arrangements should be made in the Parish Office beforehand.
Marriage Preparation
Msgr. Thompson, 234 3344
Fr. Joseph, 234 3344
Catechesis for the Sacrament of Marriage is part-local and part-Archdiocesan.
Couples prepare with the priest on the local level and attend a Pre-Cana
program. Details and schedules are available at the parish office.
Couples should come to the Parish Office at least six months in advance
to reserve a date and allow time for the Pre-Cana preparation program.