We are ordinary Catholic ladies who are proud of reaching out and helping those less fortunate by meeting the needs of the people in their community and around the world. We are also committed to the preservation of family life. The Columbiettes are an organization that addresses the religious needs of the church and community where we live, worship, work and socialize. Our patronesses are: the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Therese (The Little Flower) and St. Joan of Arc. The benefits of membership are many including spiritual, moral, charitable, educational and social. We pray for each other and build lasting friendships.

A Columbiette must be at least 18 years of age in full communion with the Catholic Church. You need not be married to, nor related to a Knight to join.

The Events we host or help with each year include:

Apple Wagon- Selling our famous apple desserts at the Walworth County Fair and Craft Fair (our biggest fundraiser!)

St. Patrick's Dinner- Coordinating a corned beef and cabbage dinner with entertainment for the parish and community

Snack in a Backpack- Working with the Elkhorn School District to fill bags of food for low income school children so they have something to eat over the weekend

Coat Drive- Collecting donated coats and winter gear to give to the less fortunate

Christmas Card Sale- Selling Christmas cards after masses as a fundraiser

Seasonal Card Making- Sending homemade cards to the homebound and those in nursing homes from our Parish

Spring Tea Impressionist- A fun filled event with homemade treats and entertainment (Fundraiser for the Safe Haven Baby Box)

Soup and Stations- Providing soup before Stations of the Cross during Lent

1st Communion Packets- Creating religious packets filled with items for the 1st Communion students

Turkey Dinner- Assisting the parish where help is needed

Thanksgiving/Christmas Card Donations- Donating money to community families in need

Brat Hut- Working at the Hansen's IGA Brat Hut as a fundraiser

Pizza Ranch- Bussing tables and selling discount Pizza Ranch cards as a fundraising evening

Hospitality Weekend- Providing treats for our parishioners after mass

Homeless Meals- Cooking and providing a meal once a month during the winter for the homeless men in our community.

All of our fundraising money goes toward the parish and local organizations to help the needs of our community. We hope you will consider joining our enthusiastic group of women who have a passion for community service and growing their faith!

For more information please contact the parish office at  262-723-5565

Purpose of Ladies Guild 

To provide fellowship to all the women of St. Patrick Parish through monthly meetings, Guild sponsored events, fundraisers and activities held throughout the year. With the profits raised through our fundraisers, we provide valued services to the parish, local charities and international families. 

We hold two annual fund raising events - our Parish Christmas Cookie Sale in December and our Salad Luncheon & Raffle in August. The proceeds from these events help fund parish improvements and events, both large and small. To name a few, we support St. Patrick's Religious Education Ministry, Confirmation Candidates, equipment and supplies for St. Anthony's Hall, provide desserts for St. Joseph's Table and St. Patrick's Dinner, Impressionist Tea, St. Patrick's sponsored Priests' Luncheon, and a combined effort for a new bench at St. Patrick's Cemetery. 

In the community, we donate to Safe Haven Baby Box, Human Concerns, Twin Oaks Family Shelter, Lakeland School, Hope Now, New Beginning, Elkhorn Annual Food and Gifts for our Elkhorn neighbors in need during the holiday season and Spirit of Hope Men's Shelter during their stay at our parish. 

Ladies Guild also has a Mission Committee that reaches all the way to Africa with clothing for children, lap blankets for the sick, and we support Father's Good Action Organization. 

We host a parish Hospitality Sunday, providing homemade breakfast items, Soup and Stations devotion during Lent and luncheon after the Healing Masses. Close to our hearts, we host our annual May Crowning for Mary. 

Our meetings are held on the first Monday of each month in St. Anthony's Hall. We have a business portion, interesting speakers and fun activities. Of course, in our typical Ladies Guild style, treats are always provided to all in attendance. 

The Knights of Columbus at St. Patrick Catholic Church are a dedicated group of men committed to serving their faith, parish, and community. As part of a global Catholic fraternal organization, they engage in various charitable activities, including supporting local families in need, organizing parish events, and volunteering for community service projects. The Knights at St. Patrick's also promote spiritual growth among their members through prayer, fellowship, and educational programs. Their unwavering commitment to charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism embodies the core values of the Knights of Columbus, making a positive impact within the parish and beyond.

For more information please contact the parish office at  262-723-5565

The St. Patrick's Knitting Club meets twice a month at 10:00 am in the Conference Room, and would love to have more people join our group.   We have made hats for chemo patients, hats and blankets for hospital nurseries, created baskets for our parish festival's silent auction, sent blankets to nursing homes, worked on our own projects and much more.   If you have a question, please contact Cheri Swick at 262-742-3318.