Active Christian Enthusiastic Seniors (ACES)

A group where adults, 50 years and older, can meet, greet, share activities and grow as an energetic and valuable group in the Catholic Church. Meetings are held on the 2^nd Thursday of each month beginning in September thru April, unless otherwise stated.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Eucharistic Adoration is held every Thursday from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. at St. Aloysius Chapel in the Parish Center. Click here for more information.

Children's Church

A ministry to children at the Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Mass that includes going over the readings, gospel, profession of faith and a faith based worksheet/activity from the lessons of the day.

Goodwill Committee

The St. Patrick Goodwill Committee ministers to the families of parishioners that pass away by offering a bereavement meal after the funeral. The only requirement is an occasional dish. If you are interested in joining this ministry, call Cindy Slimp at 601-678-6293.

Hospitality Committee

The St. Joseph Hospitality Committee is an organization of Christian hospitality and outreach. The annual October Festival is held on the first Saturday of October. Proceeds provide funding for the memorial repass, St. Joseph Feast Dinner, and graduates' party. If you are interested in joining this ministry, contact Rhonda Carr at 601-482-8494 or RCarr@meridian.msstate.edu.

Knights of Columbus

Any adult male, 18 years or older, who is a practicing Catholic and interested in joining should contact a member or the Grand Knight. The Knights of Columbus is the largest fraternal organization in the world. Your membership makes a statement about you. If interested, please click here to go to our website.

Knights of Peter Claver

The Knights of Peter Claver is a Catholic Fraternal organization founded in Mobile, Alabama in 1909. Membership is open to all practicing Catholic men at least 18 years old. The Knights of Peter Claver offer diversified programs, civic improvement, scholarships, charitable giving and youth activities. The local council is Fr. Arthur C. Winters, Council # 208. We would love to have you apply for membership in the local council. For more information or to become a member, contact David T. Stephens at 601-938-5757.

Merciful Mufflers

A multi-faceted ministry outreach program which combines prayer, fellowship, and community service. Members of this ministry knit and crochet scarves, hats, and hand warmers for the homeless, prayer shawls and lap robes for the homebound, ill, and caregivers, and white baby blankets for newly baptized infants. For more information, please contact Mary Billups 601-693-1321 ext. 8 or mary@catholicmeridian.org.

Our Lady of Fatima Sodality

Our Lady of Fatima Sodality is a group of women who meet periodically to pray and to plan service activities for our community; e.g. weekly dusting/light cleaning of St. Patrick Church, operating Our Lady's Corner Books and Gifts, coordinating volunteers for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Anyone who would like to join — or even just help with any of our project — you can call Pat Risch at 601-485-4650, e-mail olcorner@yahoo.com, or stop by Our Lady's Corner.

Prison Ministry

St. Patrick Prison Ministry brings the Word of God and the Body of Christ to the prisoners at the Lost Gap Correctional Facility, which houses 1500 inmates. Our dedicated group of volunteers bring faith, peace, hope and concern. Call John Maloney, 601-482-4873, or St. Patrick Parish Office, 601-693-1321 ext 3.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Travels the spiritual journey and shares our faith with those that are interested in coming into full communion with the Catholic Church; sessions meet each week from September to Pentecost. Please contact Sister Marilyn at 601-693-1321 ext 5 or sister@catholicmeridian.org.

Servants of Mary

The Servants of Mary, open to all adult women, are committed to prayer, community service and charitable giving, following the example of Mary who is "Blessed among women". To join or learn more, contact Ida Tomlin at idatomlin@gmail.com.

St. Patrick Sunday Morning Choir

To aid the congregation to full participation in prayer and worship through song. Contact Richard Semmes, Music Director, for more information.

Wednesday Night Dinners

Assist with preparing, set up and clean up of the parish Wednesday night dinners. If you are interested in helping, please come to the Family Life Center Wednesdays whenever PSR meets 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.