Coffee, Donuts and Kids - Oh My!! Patsy was in his glory at the first in two years Coffee and Donuts after the 10:30 Mass. it was a wonderful turnout of about 70 parishioners that left just a handful of donuts behind. Thank you to Parish Council who organized it at Fr. John’s request./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_5822.jpg_parent
Patsy is saying “that’s not my tongue but a squishy toy of mine”./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_5782.jpg_parent
Deacon Dana gave a refresher course to returning and some new Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist as we’re trying to get back to the way things were before the pandemic while exercising safety and caution. Patsy was very attentive as well to what Deacon Dana was saying./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_6288.jpg_parent
Patsy loves to go to the bank because he knows that he’s going to get a treat. He knows which teller window to go to and patiently waits until they open the door for him./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_6359.jpg_parent
After a long march in Portland’s Memorial Day parade with Fr. John and Council 7 Knights of Columbus, Patsy found a nice cool patch of grass to cool down on. While marching people were calling out more to Patsy than Fr. John. Good thing Fr. John is fine with being second fiddle when it comes to Patsy./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_6374.jpg_parent
Patsy enjoyed a Memorial Day barbecue where he had his first little taste of corn on the cob. He said it was yummy./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_6385.jpg_parent
Patsy investigates the new flowers as a sign that Spring is on the way./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_5711.jpg_parent
Patsy wonders before Mass "where is everyone?"/photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_5692.jpg_parent
During the decorating of the church for Lent, Patsy couldn’t resist helping with the branches - or was he just finding them irresistible to chew on?/photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_5675.jpg_parent
During the hurricane, Patsy enjoyed watching HGTV with his human, Fr. John./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_4611.jpg_parent
Patsy is happiest with a fresh bag of squeaky balls./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_4598.jpg_parent
Patsy is always making new friends. This one is Diva and she just wanted to be near Patsy but he was more interested in his squeaky ball - or playing hard to get./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_4555.jpg_parent
Patsy loves hiding in the cool myrtle. Especially when his ball is in there with him./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_4464.jpg_parent
Patsy didn’t waist any time making himself comfortable on the new front porch furniture. Have to admit he looks regal./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_4407.jpg_parent
Patsy is saying - well aren’t you going to get this donut toy off my leg?/photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_4406.jpg_parent
Patsy is clearly happy with his new bed for the office. It’s so nice that Fr. John wishes they made it in his size./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_4319.jpg_parent
Patsy wasn’t feeling very well and just wanted a comfy place to lay down. He says thank you for the prayers- they’re helping him feel better./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_4269.jpg_parent
Unfortunately due to the weather, we were not able to celebrate Memorial Day Mass at St. Mary’s cemetery, but held it in the church. That didn’t stop Fr. John and Patsy from paying their respects to Portland’s fallen hero’s at the Memorial Park./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_4173.jpg_parent
Even Patsy noticed and loves the new statues of Jesus and Mary./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_1647.jpg_parent
Patsy made a new friend - Scout who is a parishioner’s new pup. Patsy like having someone looking up to him./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_4184.jpg_parent
Once again Patsy is the center of attention especially when it come to being with our young parishioners. He thinks he’s one of their peers./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3897.jpg_parent
Patsy and his good friend River laid down for a rest after running, chasing and jumping all over River’s yard/photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3913.jpg_parent
Patsy took time to stop and smell the tulips./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3827.jpg_parent
With the digging skills of Patsy, Fr. John started to plant the Easter flowers. Of course the first place to start was to plant the blue hydrangeas around our Blessed Mother./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3868.jpg_parent
Patsy made a new friend on a recent walk. His name is Winston./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3824.JPG_parent
Coming into church after a nice walk on Saturday’s warm day - Patsy enjoyed the coolness of the tiles./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3801.jpg_parent
Patsy is saying those are very funny looking dogs and don’t smell like any dogs I know./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3789.jpg_parent
Patsy made a new friend who’s name is Potato- she a Boxer/Bulldog mix - and couldn’t be sweeter./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3784.jpg_parent
Happy Easter from Patsy and Fr. John/photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3713.jpg_parent
Patsy is looking forward to Spring as much as we are./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3615.JPG_parent
What a great day despite the rain at Palm Sunday’s drive through. Special thanks to Grand Knight Mark Creighton, Women’s Auxiliary Knight Louise Weske, Anna Foreman and if course Patsy. We had 22 cars drive up for palms for themselves and others. Thank you to those who came out and made this drive through such a success. God bless. Fr. John/photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3532.jpg_parent
Patsy strayed out very enthusiastically at the Palm Sunday drive through, keeping watch for the cars and greeting the people even though he’d get wet - but by the end of the hour he was pooped and done./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3566.jpg_parent
Two parishioners in thought./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3398.jpg_parent
Patsy waits his turn for confession./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/20210206_164832.jpg_parent
Patsy is not only holding onto his Christmas reindeer toy but also the Christmas spirit. Let’s too hold onto that spirit and joy./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3079.jpg_parent
Patsy is obviously a growing boy as he’s having trouble fitting on his bed/photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3060.jpg_parent
Patsy is obviously enjoying a lot of “lovin“ and attention from the three lovely young ladies. He sure knows how to turn on the charm./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3025.jpg_parent
After a full day of playing and greeting parishioners Patsy was certainly ready for bed with his pajamaed teddy. /photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3048.jpg_parent
Patsy is trying to figure out if this rocking horse is a toy for him or something he shouldn’t be touching./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_3039.jpg_parent
After a hard of playing, greeting people, and guarding the property, Patsy took a nice long nap before bedtime. Good boy Patsy./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2940.jpg_parent
Patsy made his way to the nativity to check out another boxer that was added to it. That now makes two - Looks like they’re having puppies./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2912.jpg_parent
Patsy and Fr. John enjoyed a stroll in the snow by the shore. There is beauty in fresh fallen snow./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2893.jpg_parent
Patsy didn’t mind going out in the snow because of his new very warm bomber jacket. He’s quite the fashion plate - it’s by Orvis./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2890.jpg_parent
After a long walk and play in the snow, Patsy curled up on his bed hugging his blanket for a nice nap. He’s does like his comforts./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2895.jpg_parent
Patsy’s new doormat reads: Welcome to Patsy’s House ( Fr. John Lives Here Too ).
How true is that?/photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2730.jpg_parent
Patsy liked his new toy from Jackie Lagana that he took it everywhere with him. Thank You Jackie./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2727.jpg_parent
Patsy is trying to figure out what kind of dog this is that doesn’t smell like a dog. It’s a lawn art inflated dog Patsy./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2760.jpg_parent
Patsy is always ready to go for a ride. Usually he’s ready to jump in the back seat but this time he chose the front. Maybe he’s tired to being a “backseat driver’ and prefers the copilot seat./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2751.jpg_parent
Patsy is excited to see what treats are behind the doors of his very own doggie Advent Calendar./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2756.jpg_parent
While volunteers were busy decorating St. Mary’s for Christmas, Patsy was able to enjoy his bed in church and didn’t waste a moment doing so./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2818.jpg_parent
Patsy is already getting Christmas gifts from Santa - it’s no wonder since he’s such a good boy./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2827.jpg_parent
Patsy loves to show off his new toys. This one is a stuffed squirrel that he has no problem catching unlike the real thing./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2981.jpg_parent
Patsy has no problem making himself comfortable. All he needs is something soft and cushiony./photoalbums/patsys-gratitude-gallery/IMG_2998.jpg_parent
