About St. Patrick (St. Mary's Parish) · Ravena, New York
St. Mary's Parish in Coxsackie, NY, is a vibrant Catholic community rooted in the legacy of Irish settlers who sought spiritual care from Father William Howard. The parish continues to thrive through generations of faithful leadership and active parishioners, maintaining a strong commitment to faith formation, service, and discipleship. It serves as a spiritual home for families and individuals seeking to grow in their relationship with God, offering a wide range of ministries and sacramental programs. The parish also supports its sister parish, St. Patrick’s in Ravena, through shared resources and spiritual collaboration.
- Rector
- Fr. Jay Atherton
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany
Why belong here
Join a community that values faith formation for all ages, offers meaningful volunteer opportunities like the Food Pantry and Children’s Liturgy, and supports spiritual growth through ministries like Youth Ministry, Adoration, and weekday prayer. You’ll find a welcoming environment where you can praise God, refresh your faith, and build discipleship, growing week by week in your commitment to the Gospel.
Mass times at St. Patrick (St. Mary's Parish)
Weekly Mass schedule
Our Parish
The parish began among Irish settlers who shared their vision with Father William Howard, who crossed the river from St. Mary’s, Hudson to minister to their spiritual needs. He traveled many miles to bring the faith to the people where they were. The faith is still strong here, fed by the memories of the many pastors who have preceded, yet handing on the stalwart spirit which marks St. Mary’s as a holy Church. Together we have lived through many changes in the Church, yet retaining an inner strength and pride of faith which has been influenced not only by the quality of the structure, but also the quality of service which emanates readily from the people themselves.
Ministries
Faith Formation is the lifelong ongoing development and growth in the knowledge and experience of God through a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. We have many programs available, for both children and adults, to help us as we praise God, refresh our faith, and build our discipleship, growing week by week in our commitment to the Gospel.
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word
- Altar Servers
- Youth Ministry
- Food Pantry
- Music Ministry
- Parish Business and Operations
- Parish Volunteers
- Pastoral Council
Sacraments
We offer Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation as part of our sacramental ministry. Sacraments are central to our mission of nurturing faith and building discipleship.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
Staff & Volunteers
Meet our dedicated staff and volunteers who support the parish’s mission through pastoral care, administration, and community outreach. From Fr. Jay Atherton, our pastor, to Deacon Michael McDonald and Religious Education Coordinator Robert Desrosiers, each plays a vital role in sustaining the parish’s spiritual and operational life.
- Fr. Jay Atherton
- Fr. Pat Rice
- Deacon Michael McDonald
- Robert C. Desrosiers
- Lisa D'Arcangelis
- Dawn Brownson
- Karen Cole
- Colleen Cole
- Judy Zoller
- Judy Halstead
- Bill Halstead