Laughter, fellowship, and a touch of Irish charm filled the parish hall as St. Ignatius Parish celebrated its annual St. Patrick’s Day Bingo. Members of St. Ignatius Council 9729 were proud to help make the evening a success by staffing the bar, serving refreshments, and welcoming parishioners and guests for an evening of fun and community.
Throughout the night, Knights worked behind the scenes serving beer, wine, spirits, and one of the event’s most popular attractions—the council’s signature Irish Coffee. The festive atmosphere, friendly competition, and lively conversations made for an enjoyable evening that brought together parishioners of all ages.
While the bingo games provided plenty of excitement, events like these are about much more than winning prizes. They provide opportunities for parishioners to gather, reconnect with old friends, meet new families, and strengthen the bonds that make St. Ignatius Parish such a vibrant and welcoming community.
The Knights of Columbus have long believed that fellowship is an important part of parish life. By supporting events such as St. Patrick’s Day Bingo, council members help create opportunities for parishioners to come together outside of Mass and enjoy the friendships that help strengthen our parish family.
One of the evening’s most requested beverages was the Knights’ own Irish Coffee, which quickly became a favorite among attendees.
St. Ignatius Irish Coffee
Ingredients
- 6 oz hot freshly brewed coffee
- 1½ oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz Kahlúa
- Whipped cream
- ¼ oz Crème de Menthe
Directions
- Pour 6 oz of hot coffee into a mug.
- Add 1½ oz Irish whiskey and 1 oz Kahlúa.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Top generously with whipped cream.
- Drizzle ¼ oz Crème de Menthe over the whipped cream.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
The council extends its sincere thanks to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and helped organize another successful St. Patrick’s Day Bingo. Events like these remind us that some of the strongest parish connections are built not only through worship, but also through fellowship, hospitality, and time spent together.
As the Irish blessing says:
“There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met.”
That spirit was certainly alive and well at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Bingo.
