Christian Service Ministries


Bereavement Ministry
Dr. Sally Dolan   234-3344
The Parish offers assistance to individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one.  Grief counseling is offered in small groups that meet for a number of weeks.  You do not have to grieve alone.

Biannual Blood Drive
Doug Cassetta   234-6736

Twice a year, in September and March, St. Patrick’s conducts a blood drive to support the Hudson Valley Blood Services, which supplies blood to all area hospitals.  Volunteers assist in the set-up and provide support on the blood drive days.


Care-Givers Support Group
Deacon Lou Santore   393-1900
This group provides comfort and support to those who are caring for a seriously ill or elderly loved one.  Through sharing experiences and the resource information provided, the people who participate will help one another in coping with the pressures caring for a seriously ill or elderly person.  Meetings begin in October.

Community Outreach Programs
Doug Cassetta   234-6736
The Parish Council Christian Service Committee sponsors St. Patrick’s involvement in community service programs.  A team of parishioners gather together to lend assistance in repairing and refurbishing the house of a neighbor.

Employment Network of St. Patrick
Deacon Lou Santore   393-1900
This group lends assistance to those in a job transition.  Services provided in resume construction, preparation for interviews, evaluation of types of positions to be sought, introductions through contacts in the Parish to people who can help in securing interviews for people, and support on a regular basis to people going through the rigors of finding a job.

Food Collection
Fran Dowling   232-4828
On the first Sunday of every month, food is collected at all the Masses and brought to The Community Center of Northern Westchester in Katonah.  You are invited to donate non-perishable food and help in organizing its delivery.

Respect Life Group
Dede Burke   234-7264
The Respect Life Group works to instill respect for human life from life in the womb to geriatric life.  Programs are planned and information is made available to heighten that respect.

Senior Neighbor Program
John Schurdak  234-3267
This ministry gives assistance to seniors needing help with things such as shopping and rides to doctors’ offices or simple house repairs.  Let us help you over a few hurdles.