"The Grapevine," as the parishioner newsletter of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, will build a sense of community among all parishioners, reflect our commitment to promoting spiritual Christian lives, and encourage parishioner involvmenet in parish life by publcizing newsworthy school and church events and informing readers about relevant community issues.

Fr. Dennis Walsh, Publisher

Pam Mohler, Editor

Kelly Taylor, Designer

Do you have news for "The Grapevine"? Contact pam.mohler@toledostpats.org or 419-724-4770

Submission deadlines:

Lent 2010: February 1, 2010

 Thanks to a relationship with Diocesan Publications, The Grapevine no longer accepts paid advertising. The only ads that appear in our publication are "Thank You" notices for those businesses who sponsor the SPH Golf Outing at specified levels, or for parish events.

In this issue Fr. Dennis talks about how SPH is saving money by 'going green"

Also read about:

• The new G.R.O.W.S retreat group
• A new KofC women's auxiliary
• Ian Mills awarded Eagle rank
• Red Ribbon Week activities

To download this edition, click HERE

Read a letter by Connor Moon, a first year SPH student who tells what it is really like to walk the halls of our elementary school! Also in this issue:

• Basketball Camp
• Confirmation Retreat
• Alumni Notes
• Diocesan Evangelization Effort

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To read the 2008-09 Annual Report, which appeared in print as a "flip" document, click HERE!

Jerry Palermo, a sophomore at St. John's Jesuit, needs your help to "Feed the Hungry". Click HERE to read this edition!

Other stories include:

• A guide to using our new website
• An interview with our new Youth Director
• Pictures from the science fair
• An introduction to "Project Noah"
• The 8th Graders successful Mardi Gras

God's blessings are ours for the asking. Read the inspirational story of parishioner Dee Ward and learn the important role that St. Vincent de Paul has played in her life. Also in the Fall 2008 edition of The Grapevine:

• Celebrity "Cheftestant" Dale Levitsky is in the kitchen at the Tate household.
• The Kelly family and friends fight Juvenile Diabetes.
• A fond farewell from Youth Director Katie Cornell.
• Photos from the school Halloween parade.
• How was "One Night in Rome"? If you missed it, read all about it HERE!