Hello and welcome to the Roman Catholic Community of St. Patrick, St. Paul, and St. Michael. Thank you for visiting our little corner of the world in Colton, South Colton, and Parishville, New York. It is with real pride that I dedicate this website to the men, women and children of our parish community. Our hope is that this site can provide a small sense of the spirit that permeates our Parish and that it may be a place for all to stay in contact and follow what is happening with us, especially our friends living elsewhere.

"There are many gifts but one spirit...there are many members but one body." (1 Corinthians 12:4, 12) These words of St. Paul ring loudly in my ears as I reflect upon the various programs and activities offered by our parish. What blessings the Lord has bestowed on us! What wonders we are able to perform because so many are willing to give of themselves for others! And that is what parish life is all about...many working together for the good of everyone. It can be no other way, for that is the way Christ founded His Church-- the community of believers gathering together to pray, to read the Scriptures, to break bread, to give of themselves and their possessions for the good of others. That is the ideal towards which we, the community of St. Patrick, St. Paul, and St. Michael Parish are striving. We invite you to become part of it.

If you are a non-practicing Catholic for whatever reason and have not been nourished by Jesus in the Holy Eucharist in some time, I personally take this opportunity to invite you "home". This parish community will do all that we can to help you rediscover, appreciate and renew your Catholic identity. If you are a non-Catholic and happen to be reading this message, please be aware that you are most welcome to participate in some of the many programs which our parish offers. Should you have any questions or concerns about our Catholic Church please do not hesitate to contact me. I treasure your interest and involvement as a member of our parish family whether as an active member or one who is discerning their relationship with God in the midst of the Church.

To all of you and to your families near and far, I wish you God’s peace and love.

Fr. Ray