About St. Patrick Catholic Community · Scottsdale, Arizona
St. Patrick Catholic Community is a Roman Catholic parish in north Scottsdale, Arizona, part of the Diocese of Phoenix. The parish describes itself as 'a community of Christian Disciples in Mission seeking to know, love, and serve God. All are welcome because all belong.' Centered at 10815 N. 84th Street, St. Patrick offers daily and weekend Masses, perpetual daily adoration in a dedicated Blessed Sacrament Chapel, a robust sacrament and formation program, and outreach through its Social Justice and Outreach House. The current pastor is Fr. Eric Tellez, supported by two deacons and a sizeable staff of directors and coordinators in liturgy, formation, music, and youth ministry.
- Established
- Late 1970s (founded during Bishop James S. Rausch's tenure as Bishop of Phoenix; exact establishment year not confirmed on the parish website)
- Patron
- St. Patrick
- Rector
- Rev. Eric Tellez (Pastor)
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
Why belong here
St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale is built around five explicit 'Pillars': Liturgy, Formation, Hospitality, Stewardship, and Social Justice — and the parish organizes hundreds of lay ministers around each of them. Daily Mass Monday through Friday, three Sunday liturgies including a 5:00 pm youth and young-adult Mass, year-round Eucharistic Adoration in a dedicated chapel, and a deep Christian Formation track from elementary through high school and young adults make it easy to plug in at any life stage. Add strong lay-led groups (Knights of Columbus, Men's Club, Ladies Auxiliary, Life Teen, and Young Adults in their 20s and 30s), a stocked Social Justice and Outreach House, and active vocation support (the parish sponsors seminarians), and St. Patrick offers a clear path to belong, serve, and grow in faith.
Mass times at St. Patrick Catholic Community
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays from 3:00–4:00 pm in the Church
- By appointment with a priest
- Penance Services are added during Advent and Lent — see bulletin for dates
Adoration times
- Eucharistic Adoration: the Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open every day from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm for private prayer and adoration
- 'In the Presence of (In Presenza Di)' — a monthly Holy Hour with praise, scripture, reflection and adoration (Italian-named, Franciscan-based devotion); check calendar for next gathering
Our Five Pillars
The parish's identity is structured around five explicit Pillars, named on the 'Mission & Pillars' page: Liturgy — celebrating faith together at Mass and other communal worship; Formation — constantly learning more about the faith; Hospitality — a radical focus on others before self; Stewardship — putting Giving, Praying, and Serving first; and Social Justice — a focus on others through a balance of charity and social action.
- Liturgy
- Formation
- Hospitality
- Stewardship
- Social Justice
Christian Formation & Religious Education
Christian Formation at St. Patrick covers the full life span through age-based programs. The Rock (K–5 elementary) is led by Diane Kar; EDGE serves middle-school youth under Jen D'Costa, who also coordinates middle and high-school sacraments; Life Teen is the Eucharist-centered high-school program (Jesse Rodriguez, Coordinator of Life Teen & Young Adults) that meets Sunday evenings after the 5 pm Mass, 6:30–8:15 pm, with dinner served. Renee Genetti coordinates young families and family faith formation, and Lenny Kelley directs Adult Formation and Evangelization (JustFaith, Small Groups).
- The Rock (elementary, K–5) — Diane Kar
- EDGE (middle school) — Jen D'Costa
- Life Teen (high school, Sun evenings) — Jesse Rodriguez
- Family Faith Formation / Young Families — Renee Genetti
- Adult Formation & Evangelization — Lenny Kelley (JustFaith, Small Groups)
Young Adult Ministry
St. Patrick's Young Adult Ministry welcomes men and women in their 20s and 30s to a community built around Christian friendship, spirituality, and putting love into action. The hub of the ministry is the Sunday 5:00 pm 'Youth & Young Adult Mass,' followed by Life Teen gatherings and adult fellowship events. Coordinator: Jesse Rodriguez (ext. 205).
- Audience: men and women in their 20s–30s
- Sunday 5:00 pm Liturgy as community anchor
- Contact: Jesse Rodriguez, Coordinator of Life Teen & Young Adults
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
For adults preparing to become Catholic, St. Patrick runs the OCIA process (formerly RCIA). The parish calendar marks a 'Launch of OCIA' event each year in early August, with formation registration opening in tandem. Interested inquirers can also indicate 'I would like to become Catholic' on the parish Contact Us form.
- Annual OCIA launch in early August
- Inquiry pathway listed on parish Contact Us form
Liturgical & Music Ministries
The Liturgy Team is large and welcoming. Lay ministers serve as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, hospitality ministers, altar servers, and Art & Environment members; the Music Ministry is led by Paul Hillebrand (Director of Music, ext. 212) and supported by Eddie Brenes (Audio & Visual Ministry, ext. 102). Eric Tamayo is the Coordinator of Liturgy. Eric Tamayo, Paul Hillebrand, and hundreds of parishioners participate in the liturgical life of the parish.
- Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers
- Hospitality and Art & Environment
- Music Ministry — Paul Hillebrand, Director of Music
- Audio & Visual Ministry — Eddie Brenes
- Coordinator of Liturgy — Eric Tamayo
Parish Organizations & Fellowship
St. Patrick hosts several parish-wide organizations that combine spiritual, charitable, and social activity. The Knights of Columbus (and its Ladies Auxiliary) focus on Faith, Family and Fraternity, support seminarians, and host Sunday donuts. The Men's Club partners with Adopt-A-Family, St. Joseph the Worker, and St. Vincent de Paul, and runs the parish's St. Patrick Dinner/Dance, Golf Classic, Baseball Outing, and Memorial Mass.
- Knights of Columbus
- Knights of Columbus – St. Patrick Ladies
- Men's Club (Adopt-A-Family, St. Joseph the Worker, St. Vincent de Paul)
- Sunday Coffee / Donuts after 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses
Social Justice & Outreach
The Social Justice pillar is animated by a dedicated Social Justice & Outreach House on the parish campus (upgraded in the Phase 1 campus expansion). The parish partners through its Men's Club with Adopt-A-Family, St. Joseph the Worker, and St. Vincent de Paul; the parish also runs donation drives such as the Back to School Drive and supports Blood Drives. The coordinator is Leah Hill (ext. 138).
- Social Justice & Outreach House (campus)
- Affiliations: Adopt-A-Family, St. Joseph the Worker, St. Vincent de Paul
- Back to School Drive; Blood Drive
- Coordinator: Leah Hill
Our Staff & Clergy
The parish is led by Pastor Fr. Eric Tellez (ext. 175) and two deacons, Deacon Jim Hostutler (ext. 105) and Deacon Joe Herrera Jr. (ext. 139). Sue Orlando serves as Parish Administrator (ext. 119). The full team includes directors and coordinators of Adult Formation, Stewardship, Youth Formation, Family Faith Formation, Marriage Preparation, Social Justice and Outreach, Music, Liturgy, and Audio/Visual.
- Fr. Eric Tellez — Pastor (ext. 175)
- Deacon Jim Hostutler (ext. 105)
- Deacon Joe Herrera Jr. (ext. 139)
- Sue Orlando — Parish Administrator (ext. 119)
- Sharon Fabyanic — Director of Stewardship & Youth Formation (ext. 204)
- Lenny Kelley — Director of Adult Formation & Evangelization (ext. 104)
- Paul Hillebrand — Director of Music (ext. 212)
- Gerry Blakeman — Coordinator of Marriage Preparation (ext. 103)
- Leah Hill — Coordinator of Social Justice & Outreach (ext. 138)
- Jesse Rodriguez — Coordinator of Life Teen & Young Adults (ext. 205)
- Jen D'Costa — Coordinator of EDGE and MS/HS Sacraments (ext. 206)
- Renee Genetti — Coordinator of Young Families & Family Faith Formation (ext. 223)
- Diane Kar — Coordinator of The Rock 45, Family Initiation & Elementary Sacraments (ext. 209)
- Eddie Brenes — Coordinator of Audio & Visual Ministry (ext. 102)
- Eric Tamayo — Coordinator of Liturgy (ext. 120)
Visit, Register & Contact
Visitors and parishioners can register through the parish's online Contact Us form, which also routes inquiries about becoming Catholic, enrolling children in Faith Formation, speaking with a priest, online giving, or sharing a story. The parish office can be reached at 480-998-3843 (fax 480-998-5218); allow 2–3 business days for form responses. Hospitality Ministers are available at weekend Masses to help newcomers find their way.
- Phone: 480-998-3843
- Fax: 480-998-5218
- Address: 10815 N. 84th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Contact Us form routes: general questions, registration, Faith Formation enrollment, becoming Catholic, priest contact, online giving, story submission
Campus, Location & History
St. Patrick occupies a 12.5-acre site at the southeast corner of 84th Street and Desert Cove Avenue in north Scottsdale, 85260. The Daily Mass Chapel (seating 180+) sits on the southwestern side of the Worship Center; weekend Masses are in the main sanctuary. The Diocese of Phoenix attributes St. Patrick's founding to Bishop James S. Rausch's tenure in the late 1970s, when Arizona's population surged 50% in just a few years. In 2018 the City of Scottsdale approved a two-phase campus expansion: Phase 1 added parking, converted the building's water system from septic to city sewer, and improved the Social Justice & Outreach House and Teen Center; Phase 2 added a roughly 25,000-square-foot activity center for classrooms and meeting spaces.
- Founded: late 1970s during Bishop Rausch's tenure, Diocese of Phoenix
- 12.5-acre campus, southeast corner 84th St & Desert Cove Ave
- Worship Center with main sanctuary + 180+ seat Daily Mass Chapel
- 2018 two-phase expansion: Phase 1 (parking, sewer, Justice House, Teen Center) and Phase 2 (~25,000 sq ft activity center)