St. Patrick's believes in reaching out to the community.    We accomplish this in a variety of ways.  We   are involved in  the following ministry opportunities:

Bigfork / Ferndale Community Garden
Bigfork Foodbank
Bigfork Schools
 Sparrow's Nest

Below you will find more details about each of these ministries!

Bigfork / Ferndale Community Garden

The Community Garden plots are in progress.  This is a summer seasonal garden which provides food to local participants, as well as contributes food to the local foodbank.  

The community garden is located on the St. Patrick's church property and is an effort to provide a space that fruits, vegetables and flowers can flourish for those who want to participate.

Check out the facebook page to get the latest information on the community garden!

Bigfork Foodbank

The Bigfork Foodbank provides a variety of canned, boxed, fresh and frozen food and non-perishable items to the residents of the Flathead valley.  This is a needs based foodbank that is supported by the volunteer efforts of local churches and various charities.  St. Patrick's church participates by taking food donations during the year, and staffing the foodbank with volunteer labor during August.  

Check out the facebook page to get the latest information on the Bigfork Foodbank!

 

Bigfork Schools

Bigfork has a school for the local students that serves pre-K through high school.  St. Patrick is involved in providing donations to students when a need is made known a school social worker to the congregation.  The parish also supports the school system by collecting Harvest Food receipts which is used towards a donation / matching program for new playground equipment.

Sparrow's Nest

Sparrow's Nest of Kalispell provides a safe place for homeless teens to stay overnight.  There is a fundraiser called "When the Night Comes."  This is an event which volunteers raise money and sleep outside to raise awareness of what some of the teens in our local community are facing on a nightly basis.  St. Patrick's has supported this cause by participating in the event both by sleeping outside, as well as providing donations to support the event.