SCAM ALERT!!   There is a common scam using the Bishop of Victoria’s name as well as Fr. Benson Asuming's name.  If you receive a text message or an email from “Father Benson" asking for a “favor” which usually leads to gift cards and/or cash please IGNORE THIS MESSAGE. Often the initial message is an invitation to call or email him back. IGNORE that also.  Fr. Benson has never, will never, and would never contact parishioners with this kind of request.  If you get an email, look carefully at the email address, and report all suspicious emails and texts to the office. Stay vigilant!

Church can be an intimidating place to visit — especially if you don’t know what to expect.  We invite you to experience what the gospel means both intellectually and relationally at one of our Sunday Masses. You can engage with others and find places for your whole family to connect.  

You are welcome as a visitor at Mass or any other service at St. Patrick's.  You should not be concerned or feel uncomfortable because you may not know when to stand, sit or kneel.  It is suggested that you stand when others stand and either sit or kneel when others kneel.

Catholics often genuflect on entering or leaving the Church as a sign of their belief that the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the Tabernacle is the Body of Christ.  Visitors who are not Catholics need not genuflect but should act reverently as they would in any holy place.

During a Mass, many Catholics will come forward to receive the Blessed Sacrament consecrated at that Mass.  This Communion is a unifying feature of their Faith.  Those who do not share this Faith may remain in their place or may come forward for a blessing.  To receive a blessing they should cross their arms on their chest when they approach the person distributing Communion.

We hope that through visiting with us, you will experience the hope, love and joy that comes from a community of people who love God and Jesus.