Circles of Claddagh, a women’s ministry group at the Church of St. Patrick, gives the women of our parish the opportunity to gather together to grow in faith, foster friendships, and to serve the church and the greater community.
Circles of Claddagh is comprised of five individual Circles representing the general geographic areas where our members reside, but participants are welcome to join whichever Circle best meets their own needs and schedule for location, meeting day, or time. Circle meetings are held once a month. An Advisory Board with representatives from each circle also meets four times a year.
Circle projects and events include a Used Book Sale, Soup Supper, Homily Bags, Birthday Cakes for Anoka County Treatment Center residents, School Supplies Collection, a Bake Sale, Scholarship Committee, Lap Quilts for nursing homes, Prayer Shawls, Feed My Starving Children, Spring Retreat, Easter Egg Hunt, Bassinets for Birthright, Mother Day Corsages, Garage Sale with Boutique and Bake Sale, CountryFest Craft Booth & Farmers Market, an All Circles Social, Blanket Drive, Cookie Stroll, Giving Tree, and the St. Nicholas Breakfast and Marketplatz.
Proceeds from these events allow the Circles of Claddagh to donate funds to parish activities and causes as well as other organizations in the community. Proposals and reviews for requests for funds are handled by the Advisory Board. The Circles have donated to the Funeral Fund, Sharing & Caring Hands, Life Matters, the Music Ministry, Seminarian support, and our Youth Group. We have also assisted in purchasing liturgical and other church supplies, contributed to the cost of special renovation and repair projects around the church, and helped out with some of the operational costs of the church.
Circles of Claddagh kicks off the New Year with an All Circles Women’s Event in January that is open to all women of the parish. It begins with breakfast, an overview of the each Circle’s events, and the installation of new officers, and concludes with a featured speaker or entertainer. This yearly event is an excellent opportunity for anyone in the parish who might be interested in becoming a member of this terrific ministry to learn more about the Circles of Claddagh.
For more information, please contact the parish office at 763-753-2011 or email the Advisory Board at circlespat@aol.com
Recurring Schedule:
- Advisory Board meets quarterly
- Individual Circles meet monthly
- St. Angela – Meets 7:00 PM – Second Wednesday of the month in homes of members
- St. Bridget – Meets 7:00 PM – Third Monday of the month at St Patrick’s Church in Rooms 110 & 111
- Women of the Celtic Cross – Meets 6:30 PM – Third Tuesday of the month in homes of members
- Mother Teresa – Meets 9:00 AM – Fourth Wednesday of the month in St. Patrick’s Lounge
Mission Statement:
With faith and fellowship, we follow the traditions of parish women before us.
In their footsteps, we continue to honor the commitment to women, family and community.
Through our efforts, we will forge the bonds of love, friendship and loyalty, while strengthening our relationship with God.
