About Us

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Mission Statement

St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church is a welcoming community in a traditional and Eucharistic seeing focused on prayer, service, and life-long faith formation on the values and teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church.

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Welcome to St. Patrick

Our parish community maintains a long legacy of faith and continues to be a warm and loving Catholic home to all. Whether you are already on a journey with us in the Catholic Church, thinking about becoming a member, or returning to the Catholic Church, you are in a good place. 

Our goal is to provide you with a church community where many people are eager to walk with each other in the practice and participation of the faith that leads us closer to Jesus Christ. 

History of St Patrick Church

Been Away?

If you've been away from the practice of the Church, for whatever reason, please consider coming home! Perhaps you drifted away over time. Maybe you just got too busy. Maybe you've been waiting for this invitation. Connecting or reconnecting with the parish could be a real step forward in achieving that sense of belonging and greater happiness in your life. 

God loves you so much that He will not stop searching for you, reaching out to you, and seeking you - so He can bring you safely home. But God is gentle ... the choice is yours. We are here to serve you. We look forward to seeing you soon in our parish. Welcome home, we've been waiting for you.

If there is anything we can do to help you, please call our parish office at 603-673-1311.

Message From Our Priest

A headshot of Rev. Dennis J. Audet, a smiling man with grey hair and glasses, wearing a black suit and a white clerical collar against a wood background.

Hello, 

Welcome to our parish website. I hope you will find all the information you need about who we are and what is happening in the parish. St. Patrick Church is a family of faith and many people are involved in making our community a warm and loving Catholic home. Whether you are already on a journey into the Catholic Church, thinking about becoming a member or returning to the Catholic Church, you are in a good place. Our goal is to provide you with a church community where many people are eager to walk with each other in the practice of the faith that leads us all to Jesus Christ our Lord.     If you are already an active participant in the parish, thanks! We could not live without you. We are who we are, because of you. Every member of the parish is special and important and we thank you sincerely for your presence and for everything you do. 

If you are searching for a church and looking to belong to our Catholic community, we warmly welcome you. Please join us at Mass and introduce yourself to me after Mass. If you wish to meet and have a conversation regarding your search, please make an appointment with me. 

If you have been away from the practice of the Church, for whatever reason, please consider coming home! Perhaps you drifted away over time. Maybe you just got too busy. Maybe you’ve been waiting for this invitation. Connecting or reconnecting with the parish could be a real step forward to achieving that sense of belonging and greater happiness in your life. God loves you so much that He will not stop searching for you, reaching out to you, and seeking you, so He can bring you safely home. But God is gentle... the choice is yours. Our church community is here for you. We look forward to seeing you soon in our parish. Welcome home, we've been waiting for you. 

Please call today (603-673-1311) if you have any questions or need information.

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Email Father Dennis

Cyber Security: Father Dennis will never ask for money, donations, gift cards, etc. via email or texting. Please contact the Parish Office if you ever receive a suspicious email claiming to be from the parish. Emails may include images of the church and/or staff, address you by name, and come from what seems to be a valid gmail address. Always contact the parish office if there is money involved.

Meet Our Team

Committees

Our councils and committees are simply groups of your fellow parishioners who pray, dream, and work together to help our parish become everything God is calling it to be. Some meet monthly for big picture planning; others roll up their sleeves every week. Some require special skills, most just need a willing heart. 

Community Affairs

The Community Affairs Commission of St. Patrick Church shall engage in the endeavor of inspiring and initiating programs so that all members of the parish community may participate intelligently, conscientiously, and actively in the life of the natural community around them, extending even beyond Parish boundaries to the poor, disabled, immigrants and marginalized in our towns, state, nation, and world. The Commission shall sustain operation of existing programs currently in operation in the Parish but are not limited to:

  • NH Catholic Charities
  • Share Outreach
  • Diocesan Secretariat of Human Services
  • Diocesan Secretariat of Community Services

The Commission shall endeavor to initiate and promote efforts in areas including, but not limited to, the following: Educate parishioners in local state, and national issues.

  • Promote lobbying on state and federal bills which affect our communities (Diocese of Manchester Secretariat for Human Services and Secretariat for Community Services).
  • Help in community appeals such as the yearly New Hampshire Catholic Charities Appeal and Share Outreach.
  • Provide leadership and volunteers to the Tuesday Night Community Supper.
  • Provide representation to the community organizations such as CAST and the Souhegan Valley Boys & Girls Club.
  • Evaluate and promote the participation of parishioners on the work of ecumenical committees and projects.
  • Promote consumer education programs.

Finance Council

The Finance Commission assists the Pastor in preparing and monitoring the parish budget, personnel policies, financial reports, property inventory, fund raising, and other related matters. This commission is comprised of parishioners with financial and accounting expertise. If interested in this commission or any of its sub-committees, contact the Pastor.

This sub-committee of Finance oversees the maintenance of the physical plant and properties of the parish. Members of this committee generally have experience in the contracting and building fields.

In 1990, we began a new way of living through "Sacrificial Giving." That is, we put God first not only with our time and talent but also with our treasure. There are innumerable blessings which flow from putting God first, especially that of a deep inner peace and a deeper trust in the Lord and His generous love for us! You will be given some temporary envelopes in which to wrap your sacrificial gift to the Lord. You will receive personalized envelopes directly from the envelope company every two months. Please contact the parish office with questions regarding "Sacrificial Giving."

Parish Outreach

The Parish Outreach Commission of St. Patrick Church shall engage in the endeavor of inspiring and initiating programs that address the practical and spiritual needs of the members of St. Patrick Church. The Commission endeavors to initiate and promote efforts in areas including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Survey special areas of need for activities and programs for young people, senior citizens, shut-ins, other groups.
  • Establish programs of visits to shut-ins, hospitals, the disabled, nursing homes, and prisoners.
  • Establish or promote the work of support groups to help widowed, separated, and divorced persons.
  • Arrange programs on family planning with the aid of Health Ministry and Diocesan Offices.
  • Promote the work of groups that provide help and support for the victims of terminal illness.
Bereavement

Provides comfort and assistance to families who have suffered the death of a loved one. Bereavement volunteers assist families with preparation for the funeral Mass. 

Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound

Provide friendship and Holy Communion to members of our community who are
homebound. These volunteers are Extaordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. Please contact the Pastoral Associate.

Pastoral Council

 Members:

President: Will McGrath

Peter Arnoldy, Laura Ilsley, Jerry Guthrie,
Timothy Gregory, Sue Niquette,
Steve Santinelli

We the people of God, at Saint Patrick, recognize our calling and responsibility received through Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist, to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in union with the entire Church and to grow in personal relationship with God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

The Pastoral Council will be the preeminent consultative body to the Pastor as he makes decisions for the spiritual and temporal growth of the parish community.

Responsibility for this mission will be through a shared and collaborative ministry utilizing the God-given gifts and talents of parish members.

The Pastoral Council is the consultative body to the Pastor in making decisions for the pastoral mission and spiritual growth of the parish community. It is comprised of parish members committed to fostering the Christian growth of their community. The Council's chief focus is on the future, helping the pastor to clarify a vision and crystallize a pastoral plan for the parish.

The key responsibilities include assessing the needs of the community and the mission of the church. In addition, the Council has the following standing commissions: Faith Formation, Evangelization, Liturgy/Worship, Social, Community Affairs, Pastoral Care

Social Committee

The Social Committee of Saint Patrick Parish has an important role in the mission of the parish as set out in its Constitution; that is, to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in union with the entire church. We accomplish that mission in the form of a community, a Parish community which has an important element - its social activities.

The purpose of the Social Committee is to minister to the building of our Christian community through social events. Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Coffee and donuts following the 8:00am Mass

  • St. Patrick's Day Dinner
  • Ham and Bean Supper
  • Simple Lenten Suppers
  • Trunk or Treat at Halloween
  • Valentine Dance
Parties, Socials, Refreshments, Receptions, etc ... 
  • Refreshments for workshops
  • Hospitality - possible responsibilities:
  • Welcoming new parishioners
  • Presence at all parish events
  • Maintain a parish bulletin board with parish activities

Parish Registration

Welcome to Saint Patrick Community in Milford, NH

For more information please fill out the form below, and someone from our staff will contact you, or download the Parish Registration Form from the top and mail it to us..

Register Here

Contact Information

Address

34 Amherst Street
Milford, NH 03055

Phone

Parish Office - 603-673-1311 
Faith Formation Office - 603-673-4797
Fax - 603-673-3687 

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9-12 and 1-5 pm
Friday: 9-12 pm 

Contact Us

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Important Notice: July 15, 2025 – May 2026
Church Access During Construction Important Notice: July 15, 2025 – May 2026 Saint Patrick Church is undergoing Stage 2 renovations, including new front steps. During this period, access to the church will be modified to ensure safety.
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