April 6, 2008

Reverend Paul Pecchie, Pastor

Reverend Prakash Madanu, ALCP.

Deacon Richard Brady,

Deacons Kenneth Spaulding and Ralph Bufano (Winter)

Retired Assisting Priests

Reverend Monsignor Richard Cahill

Reverend Kenneth Bonadies

Reverend Bernard MacAdam (Winter)

Music Director:

Mrs. Paulette King .................................................x 316

Sacristans:

Sr. Lucy Mbuya, CDNK ........................................x 304
Sr. Castissima Masambo, CDNK ...........................x 304

Directors of Religious Education:

K-8th grade: M/M Joseph & Julie Blum................x 320
Adult: Sr. Kathleen Luger, OSC ............................x 321

Outreach Ministries:

Sr. Rosamunda Massawe, CDNK ..........................x 321
Ms. Claire Obordo..................................................x 302

Youth Ministry:

H.S.: M/M Pete & Marie O'Shea...........................x 322

Jr. High: M/M Robert & Sue Tassinari.................x 322

Third Sunday of Easter

April 6, 2008 A.D.

1507 Trotter Road, Largo, FL 33770

Mailing Address: 2121 - 16th Ave. SW, Largo, FL 33770

Parish Office: (727) 584-2318; Fax: (727) 586-5413

Website: www.stpatrick-largo.org

Office Hours Mon.-Thu.: 9 am - 3 pm, Fri.: 9 am - 12 noon

Confessions are heard on Saturdays, 3:30 & 5:30 PM
(also Thursdays before First Friday at 8:30 AM).

Baptisms are arranged at least two months in advance
by calling the parish office.

Marriages are scheduled with the priest at least six
months ahead of time.

Anointing of the Sick: If you anticipate a hospital stay,
please ask to be anointed prior to hospitalization at one
of the daily Masses. In case of an emergency, please
call at any hour. The infirm may call the parish office to
arrange for a priest to anoint them at home.

Visits to the Homebound: Our Eucharistic Ministers
bring

Holy

Communion

our

homebound

parishioners, usually on a weekly basis. Please call the
parish office if you are not able to attend Mass.

Parish Registration is done by attending a Welcome
Meeting and Breakfast. Please call the parish office for
details.

St. Patrick School, founded in 1959, provides an
excellent academic program (grades preK-8) in a
Christ-centered environment, nurturing each student in
mind, body and soul.

Principal: Sr. Veronica Visceglia, SSND........581-4865

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily Mass (Monday thru Saturday morning): 8:00 AM; Wednesdays: also at 9 AM when school is in ses-

sion

"Were not our hearts burning within us

while He spoke to us on the way

and opened the Scriptures to us?"

Fr. Paul Pecchie

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

Fr. Prakash Madanu, ALCP.

2121 - 16th Avenue SW, Largo, FL 33770

My Dear Friends in Christ,

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

I would like to thank all of those who attended one of the

Remember, Respond and Renew receptions. Hopefully if you have not made
one you will be able to make one of the ones coming up. It is nice to see so
much support for the parish as we plan for our future here in Largo.

A special thank you to the Jubilee Gala Committee for all their hard work

in making the 50

Gala a great success. A good time was had by all. It was great to see so

many come back and celebrate with those of us still here. I would be remiss if I did not
personally thank Virginia Copodonna and Janet Friederich for all they did to make the Gala
such a hit. Thanks also to George Feaster, a long time friend of St. Patrick, for having our
Sisters picked up in a limousine. They were extremely grateful for his kindness.

In a little over a week, our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI will bless

this country with his Apostolic visit. Next week I will have an insert for
special prayers to pray for each day he is with us in the USA. Hopefully
you will all get a chance to watch this historic event on EWTN, the global
catholic network.

A thought on God's Word

We are led to the Easter Christ in the Eucharist by this

beautiful and moving account of our Lord's appearance to the
two disciples on the road to Emmaus, in the gospel according to
Saint Luke, chapter twenty-four, verses thirteen to thirty-five.
Shattered as they were by His crucifixion and death, news of
which had been passed throughout the cities and towns from
Jerusalem, the disciples were in need of the greatest gift this
side of heaven, to fill them again with hope, to give them
undying faith in the Risen Lord. And so the Catechism leads our thoughts to the presence of
the risen Lord whom we worship, adore, praise and receive in the Mass, the "Lord's Supper."

The Sacrament of the Eucharist is known by this and other titles,

discussed in the Catechism. "The Lord's Supper, because of its connection
with the supper which the Lord took with his disciples on the eve of his Passion
and because it anticipates the wedding feast of the Lamb in the heavenly
Jerusalem. (1Cor 11:20; Rev 19:9)

"The Breaking of Bread, because Jesus used this rite, part of a Jewish

meal, when as master of the table he blessed and distributed the bread, (Mt
14:19; 15:36; Mk 8:6,19) above all at the Last Supper. (Mt 26:26; 1 Cor 11:24)
It is by this action that his disciples will recognize him after his Resurrection,
(Luke 24:13-35) and it is this expression that the first Christians will use to
designate their Eucharistic assemblies; (Acts 2:42, 26; 20:7, 11) by doing so

they signified that all who eat the one broken bread, Christ, enter into communion with him and
form but one body in him. (1 Cor 10:16-17)

"The Eucharistic assembly, because the Eucharist is celebrated amid the

assembly of the faithful, the visible expression of the Church (1 Cor11: 17-34). The Eucharist is
the Easter Sacrament. In the Eucharist we meet, know and possess God incarnate, our Lord Jesus
Christ. (CCC 1329)

Praised be Jesus Christ!

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

Page 2 - Sunday, April 6, 2008

Third Sunday of Easter

Next Sunday, April 13, is a special Easter celebration of Good Shepherd Sunday.

In 1963, Pope Paul VI designated this day as World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

Our parish will join with the universal church to ask for God's blessing that we may

be strengthened in our Christian vocation. Join us for a Holy Hour at 2 PM.

First Reading -- All peoples called by God
will receive the gift of the Spirit if they repent
and are baptized (Acts 2:14a, 36-41).

Psalm -- The Lord is my shepherd; there is
nothing I shall want (Psalm 23).

Second Reading -- Once we were like straying
sheep; but now we have been returned to the
shepherd, our guardian (1 Peter 2:20b-25).

Gospel -- The shepherd leads the sheep out
into pastures of abundant life (John 10:1-10).

Do we, as a parish community,

welcome all sheep

who enter through our doors

and call them by name?

Let us reach out

to the vulnerable like Jesus,

the Good Shepherd.

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ

ON THE ROAD

One central metaphor employed to describe

the Christian life is a journey. In today's second
reading, Peter addresses the early Christian

community: "Conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of
your sojourning" (1 Peter 1:17). When we think of a journey, we
normally think of some kind of movement from point A to point B.
The Christian journey, begun in the waters of
baptism, (point A) has as its ultimate
destination, eternal life with God in heaven
(point B). Unfortunately, we find ourselves
on all kinds of detours along the way.
Because of sin, we make foolish turns and
sometimes seem unable to detect the presence
of the Lord. Today's story of the two
disciples on their way to Emmaus illustrates
for us the fact that, even when we are
dejected or on one of our many detours, the
Lord is there, walking right beside us.

Readings: April 13, 2008

Fourth Sunday of Easter

ELEBRATING

YEARS

ARISH

EWS

New Parishioners Breakfast: Everyone who has registered in the Parish during
the last six months is invited to attend a Welcome Breakfast on Sunday, April
27th after the 9 AM Mass in the Conference Room of Msgr. McCall Hall.

During this meeting you will receive information about the Parish and its many activities, organizations
and ministries. You will also have the opportunity to meet with our Pastor Fr. Pecchie, current parish-
ioners and ministry directors. If you would like to attend please call Sr. Kathleen at 584-2318 ext. 321.

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Parish & Evangelization - Page 3

Eucharistic Adoration for Families

Fr. Antoine Thomas, a native of France and a member of the

Community of St. John in the diocese of Peoria, IL is coming to
St. John Vianney Parish and St. Patrick Parish on Sunday, April
13, 2008. Fr. Antoine will be here at St. Patrick Church for a
Eucharistic Holy Hour for families from 2 PM until 3 PM in the
Church.

Fr. Antoine's mission is to teach people how to pray to

Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament and to encourage an increase in Eucharistic Adoration, especially with
our children and youth. There is nothing more pleasing to God than the innocent prayers of children. Fr.
Antoine has appeared on numerous occasions on EWTN and has filmed several series for them. He has led
children in Eucharistic Adoration all around the world, including Australia, Mexico
and Canada. In each place his message is the same, "To bring children close to
the heart of Jesus and to gaze upon Him in Adoration".

We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to welcome Fr. Antoine and to

have him come and share his love of Jesus in the Eucharist. Please mark your
calendars and plan to attend. Don't miss this awesome opportunity for your
family to grow in love and understanding for Jesus in the Eucharist. For more
information, check out his website at

www.childrenofhope.org

Join us for our PTO SPRING FLEA MARKET next weekend!

Friday, April 11th

6:30 PM - 9 PM (preview night - $5 at door)

Saturday, April 12th

8 AM - 9 PM

Sunday, April 13th

Noon - 5 PM

Saturday and Sunday

($5 for a bag of clothes)

All for the Greater Honor & Glory of God

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The Great Bible Adventure Study
Sr. Kathleen

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (CR)

Tuesday, April 8

Join us on this adventure with Jeff Cavins as

we journey through the Bible our story.

Adult Bible Study: Adventures in Matthew
Sr. Kathleen

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (CR)

Wednesday, April 9th

"Adventures in Matthew - the King and His
Kingdom" with Jeff Cavins.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

RCIA: Are you interested in the
Catholic Faith? If you have never
been baptized, or have
been baptized in another
Christian

tradition,

invite you to journey in

faith with our parish family in the RCIA
process. For more information contact Sr.
Kathleen at 584-2318 ext. 321.

St. Patrick's Religious Education

Religious Education (K-8) Sundays, 10:30 - 11:45 AM

Small Faith Sharing Group
Barb Murphy 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (CR)

Friday, April 11th

Join us as we share our faith each Friday.

Mr. & Mrs.

Joseph &

Julie Blum

DRE, ext. 320

Going Deeper With Your Faith

Adult Education and Faith Formation

Religious

Ed.

PASTOR'S CLASS with

Fr. Pecchie

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

No class on Monday, April 7th

Please note that we will not have a class this
night. Check the bulletin for details on the
next class.

FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL PRAYER:

We meet every Monday evening at 7 PM

in the Msgr. McCall Library.

Have you seen our Web page? Check out

what's new and what you missed!

Visit www.stpatrick-largo.org today!

FIRST COMMUNION INFORMATION: Saturday, April 19th: The First Communion
Retreat will be from 9-12 in the Parish Center. One parent must also plan on
attending this retreat with their child.

CONFIRMATION UPDATE: Remember the date!!! Sunday, May 4th, 2:30 pm: Confirmation at St.
Jude's Cathedral, St. Petersburg

Sacrament Preparation Reminders

April 6, 2008

Sunday of Easter A

Sunday of Easter A (Luke24:1335)

Do you recognize Jesus in your midst? Is your heart burning within you?

Think about the possibility of walking the path with Jesus as a brother, sister or priest.

VOCATION

VIEW:

Bible Study: ADVENTURES IN REVELATION - A 10 part study beginning Tuesday, April
15 at 7:00 PM In the Conference Room: In this intriguing look at one of the most talked
about books in Scripture, Jeff Cavins explores the Book of Revelation to demonstrate how
the Kingdom established by Christ in His Church is intimately connected with the Kingdom of
Heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass. You will learn also what all the
mysterious figures and images of Revelation represent, as well as about what will happen
during the second coming of Christ, what has already happened and what is happening now
in salvation history. To register call Sr. Kathleen at 584-2318 ext. 321.

All children and families are invited for a Holy Hour of Adoration next Sunday, see page 3 for more info.

Principal:

Sr. Veronica

Visceglia,

SSND

Jr. High Youth Ministers: Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Sue Tassinari, ext. 322

. P

ATRICK

ATHOLIC

CHOOL

ELEBRATING

OVER

YEARS

XCELLENCE

DUCATION

, L

EADERSHIP

& S

ERVICE

St. Patrick Catholic Youth

The Junior Youth Group meets on Sunday nights from 7:00 to 8:30
PM in the Youth Room. Newcomers are always welcome! If you
have any questions, please call Sue & Bob at 585-5546.

IND

, O

EART

, O

PIRIT

ENIOR

OUTH

ROUP

"By This Sign, You Will Conquer"

H.S. Youth Ministers:

Mr. & Mrs. Pete & Marie O'Shea, ext. 322

The Senior Youth Group meets Sunday nights after the 5:30 PM Mass in Msgr.
McCall Hall. Youth in high school or older are welcome to attend.

REGISTRATION

for 2008 - 2009

SCHOOL YEAR

REGISTRATION for all grades (Pre-K-8)
is taking place. St. Patrick is a fully
accredited, Christ-centered environment,
known

f or

academ ic

excellence. Come and see
what makes St. Patrick so
s p e c i a l .

F o r

m o r e

information call the school
office. (727) 581- 4865.

NEWSPAPER RECYCLING: Please
help support your school by putting
your old newspapers in the big red bin

located at the east side of the church. Thank
you! Your support is always appreciated!

St. Patrick Catholic School

Charity Fishing Tournament

May 17, 2008

Awards Banquet:

The Hut on John's

Pass Boardwalk.

To register contact

Joe Blum, 584-2318 ext. 320.

We are also looking for sponsors! We need companies or
families that want their name on our Tournament T-shirt
(minimum of $100 dollar donation). We also need lots of
raffle prizes, including tackle, camping/
sports equipment, gift cards ...
whatever you want to give we will
take. Drop off all donations at the
School office. Thank you for your support!!

We are still in need of more

sponsors and raffle prize donations.

Also, we are looking to get a kayak or canoe donated for

the tournament, new or used.

All donations are tax deductible.

Please contact Joe at 584-2318 ext 320.

SHARE-A-PRAYER: If you or
someone you know needs special
prayers, let us pray for you and
your loved ones. Phone 584-6954

and together we will lift our hearts to God!

Thanks to our tournament sponsors:

Gulf-to-Bay Bait and Tackle

Ace Hammerhead Hardware

Bealls at Largo Mall

Marine Max

Water Sports West

De Losa Pizzeria

Lisa Whims-Squires, DO, PA

Squires Family

Wittmann Family

Our Family Doctors

West Marine- Ulmerton Rd

Deacon and Mrs. Brady

We Sell it for You on eBay:

wesellit4you@verizon.net

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School & Youth - Page 5

Page 6 - Stewardship

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Third Sunday of Easter

The disciples on the road to Emmaus walked and talked with Jesus all day long,

but it was not until they offered Him hospitality and He blessed

and broke the bread that they recognized Him.

Simple acts of loving kindness

still

reveal the presence of God in our midst.

TEWARDSHIP

: T

IME

, T

ALENT

, T

REASURE

2007 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: If you would
like a letter listing the summary of your 2007 parish
donations (for tax purposes), please phone the parish
office to place your name on our list. Contribution
statements for 2007 will only be given upon request.
Thank you for your cooperation!

GIFT CARD SALE: St. Patrick School PTO is selling
gift cards for numerous restaurants and stores such
as Chili's, Panera, Beall's, Albertson's, Chevron
and many more. You purchase these cards at full
face value and the school will receive a percentage of
the purchase. It costs you nothing extra. To order
cards or get information call Julie Wintermeier @
743-7043 or Elaine Luker @ 595-3538.

elebrate St. Patrick Church's Golden Jubilee ...

by joining Fr. Pecchie on a special tour of

IRELAND

IRELAND September 15-25, 2008. Journey with us as

we travel in the footsteps of St. Patrick, and see his

impact upon Irish faith and culture. Educational

Opportunities Tours presents an exciting and

educational 11-day experience for approximately

$2698*. Cost includes roundtrip

airfare from New York, first class

hotels, traditional Irish breakfast and

Dinner daily, guided sightseeing via

deluxe motor coaches and entrance

fees. Please contact Margie Feuser,

pilgrimage coordinator, for more

information at 1-800-644-4659.

St. Patrick, Largo as of 03/17/08

PARISH INFORMATION:

Assessment:

$127,546.00

This is the amount we must give to the

Diocese for the 2008 Appeal.

Pledged:

$ 37,590.48

Assessment

Balance:

$89,955.52

This is the amount pledged through the

Diocesan APA envelopes.

# of Gifts:

148

Average Gift:

$253.99

This is the number of gifts by our parishioners (out of our

1000 registered families) who have made a pledge by

sending their donation in the APA Diocesan envelope.

% of Assessment: 29.5 % Participation: 15.0

About 15% of our parishioners are participating!

We need your help! The amount you pledge by using
the Diocesan APA envelopes, marked "St. Patrick
Church, Largo # 370" is not assessed for next year's
APA. Please prayerfully consider making your pledge
today. Diocesan APA envelopes are found at the doors
of the church or at the church office.

HAVE YOU SENT IN YOUR PLEDGE?

2008 Annual Pastoral Appeal

Summary Report

May God bless you and your family!

Your generosity helps support our parish operating expenses and

our ministries each week, so that we may serve you, our parishioners, better!

Offertory - March 31, 2008

$ 12,766.00

Envelopes (430)

$ 9,665.00

Loose Collection

$ 3,101.00

Helping Hands (Poor Box)

$ 314.00

Thank You!

2008

APA

St. Patrick Breakfast Café

50/50 Ticket Winner

Charles Lewis - Toronto

Won: $96.

Dear Parishioners, I would like to thank you for your most generous response to our ministry Cross
International Catholic Outreach when I was there on the weekend of January 19-20, 2008. Your parish
donated $6,685 that will have a direct impact in the lives of the poorest of the poor. May the Lord
continue to bless all of you for your love and support!

~ Sincerely, Rev. Richard Kunzman

Mass Intentions & Schedule of Events - Page 7

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

Pray for our Military

Staff Sgt. William J. Condon, US Army, New York

Second Lt. Tara Dawe, US Army, New York

Lt. Comm. Shawn D. Fitzpatrick, USN, Virginia

Pvt. Brendan Gaines, USMC, South Carolina

Sgt. Jason A. George, US Army, Kentucky

Sgt. Jorge Granados, USMC, Florida

Sgt. Joshua Harmon, Kentucky

Specialist Matthew Heaberlin, US Army, Iraq

Sr. Airman Sean Heaberlin, USAF, California

Staff Sgt. Matthew Hicks, US Army, Missouri

Airman Ryan Hines, US Air Force

Lt. Jr. William J. Howey, III, US Navy, Connecticut

Sgt. Anthony Jordan, US Army Calvary, Iraq

CWO2 Robert Kidney, USCG, Florida

Lance Corporal Nick Krege, USMC, Japan

Pvt. FC, John Margariton, USMC, South Carolina

Specialist Daniel McCarley, US Army, Florida

Airman 1st Class Kevin McCarley, USAF, Germany

Ensign Christopher McDowell, US Navy, Iraq

SFC Lisa Collis Moore, US Army, Iraq

Seaman Timothy Moore, US Navy, California

Airman Theresa Newbill, US Air Force, England

Sgt. Scott Platzer, US Army, South America

A. B. Michael Pourteau, USAF, Texas

Pvt. Chris Reed, USMC, Iraq

Major Kristin Streukens, US Air Force

Major Scott Trapman, US Army, Washington

Staff Sgt. Saturnino Vilano, Jr., US Army, Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Shawn Weismiller, US Air Force, Iraq

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Sun.

8:30 AM

10:30 AM

6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM

Mon.

2:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Tue.

4:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Wed.

9:00 AM
9:00 AM

10:00 AM

2:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Thu.

9:00 AM
2:00 PM
5:45 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM

Fri.

9:00 AM
3:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:30 PM

Sat.

8:00 AM
3:30 PM
5:30 PM

5:30 PM

04/06/2008
K of C Pancake Breakfast (PC)
Religious Education for Children (school)
Senior Youth Group Meeting (PC)
Junior Youth Group Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

04/07/2008
Remember, Respond, Renew

Reception (CR)

Foundations of Personal Prayer Mtg. (Lib)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CR)
Cub Scout Pack 465 Den Mtg. (Café, Art, PE, Gr1)

04/08/2008
Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)
GriefShare Meeting (Lib)
Bell Choir Practice (CH)
Great Adventure Bible Study (CR)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Mtg. (Café)

04/09/2008
School Mass (CH)
Adult Bible Study (CR)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Remember, Respond, Renew

Reception (CR)

Weight Watchers Meeting (Café.)
Benediction (CH)
Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (CH)
Remember, Respond, Renew

Reception (CR)

04/10/2008
Legion of Mary Meeting (CR)
School Drama Rehearsal (PC)
Children's Choir Practice (OLM)
Adult Choir Practice (OLM)
Knights of Columbus Meeting (Café.)

04/11/2008
Faith Sharing Group (CR)
Challenge Club Meeting (REL)
PTO Spring Flea Market preview night (PC)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CR)

04/12/2008
PTO Spring Flea Market (PC)
Confessions (CH)
Remember, Respond, Renew

Parish-wide

Reception (Café.)

Confessions (CH)

Please pray for the members of our

St. Patrick Parish family

and friends who have died

recently and their families

and friends who mourn them, especially:

Nicholas Natale

April 5, 2008
William Pawlicki

April 6, 2008
Tom Brophy
St. Patrick Parishioners
John Graven
Dorothy McEvoy

April 7, 2008
Annette Dietl

April 8, 2008
Rita Platiau

April 9, 2008
Maria Rey
In Thanksgiving

April 10, 2008
Rita Platiau

April 11, 2008
Maria Rey

April 12, 2008
Ivan Painter
Albert & Frances Van Megen

April 13, 2008
Chester Maykowski
Rosemarie Ponzo
St. Patrick Parishioners
Florence Vaudrevil

Sat.

4:30 PM

Sun.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
5:30 PM

Mon.

8:00 AM

Tue.

8:00 AM

Wed.

8:00 AM
9:00 AM

Thu.

8:00 AM

Fri.

8:00 AM

Sat.

8:00 AM
4:30 PM

Sun.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
5:30 PM

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Diocesan Announcements

Don't wait to feel great!

St. Patrick's Weight Watchers is
beginning a new session. It's not

too late to join! We meet every Wednesday at
3:00 PM in the Conference Room of Msgr.
McCall Hall. For more information or if
interested, please contact Rosemary Ingersoll
at 584-5015 or rose35@tampabay.rr.com for
info.

NIGHTS

OLUMBUS

Council #

4892 meets on the second Thursday of
the month at 8 PM in the Cafeteria. Call
Bob Lamelle at 584-1234. Hope to see
you there!

St. Patrick Golden Jubilee 2008

INTERNATIONAL MASS

On May 18, 2008 we celebrate the

Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. As part of our Golden
Jubilee celebration, St. Patrick Parish will host an
International Mass at 11 AM followed by an
International Luncheon in Msgr. McCall Hall.

The Liturgy will comprise hymns and gestures

from different cultures that make St. Patrick an
international faith community.

The luncheon will also be made up of different

dishes from various cultures.

We are inviting all parishioners and their friends

to make this event a success. Volunteers from
different ethnic groups are invited. Kindly contact
Sister Rosamunda, ext. 321 for more information.

PILGRIMAGE TO QUEBEC, CANADA

Date:

June 24th to June 30th, 2008

Flight:

Air Trans, leave at 6:30 PM on Tuesday.

Cost:

$1,095 (single), $865 (double) $730 (triple).

These prices include flight, bus transportation, hotels, all breakfasts, and a supper
downtown Montreal to "Au Festin Du Gouverneur." We will go to Ste Anne de
Beaupre, Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec City and Montreal and see all the beautiful
shrines. We will need a $75 deposit as soon as possible to hold these prices because
of the flight. For more information, please contact Paulette King, ext. 316.

A Day of prayer, Study, Discussion
and Reflection on Pope John Paul
II's Theology of the Body: Immerse
your s elf in A New Language.
Presented by Fr. Joel Kovanis and
Sharon Iler. Saturday, April 12th, 10

AM - 4:30 PM at Blessed Sacrament Church in Tampa. A
$10 donation is requested to cover the cost of lunch. For
more information, call Sharon at 727-391-4435.

EWTN'S COVERAGE OF POPE BENEDICT'S VISIT: EWTN will be offering
complete LIVE and commercial free coverage of Pope Benedict's trip to the US
from April 15-20, 2008. Tune in to get accurate and in-depth reporting from a
Catholic point-of-view not found on any other television network. EWTN can be
seen on Cable Channel 70, DISH Network 261 and DIRECTV 370.
Visit

www.ewtn.com

for the latest updates & schedules or call 205/271-2989.

Come, pray with me!

Come, pray with me! Please consider

spending even one hour each Wednesday

to be with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration,

beginning after the 8 AM Mass and
concluding with Benediction at 6:45 PM.

Please sign up at the Church entrance.

Wednesdays in our Diocese is our

designated day to pray for holy vocations to the

priesthood and religious life.

Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday

CELEBRATING OUR JUBILEE

COMING EVENTS:

International Mass & Dinner......................May 18th
Thanksgiving Mass with Bishop Lynch.......... June 1st
Children's Jubilee Picnic............................June 7th
Jubilee 50's dance ..................................... July 19th

St. Patrick of Ireland, pray for us!

Library Book Club News

The library continues to grow, and
thanks to the donor of a lovely rattan
set, visitors can read and browse the
shelves in comfort and style. The
Book Club invites everyone to our 3rd Thursday
(April 17th) noon meeting. This month, Letty and
Francis Foronda will make our study of Medjugorje
come alive with the account of their recent visit.
Bring a sandwich and join us! Call Renee at 584-
3775 or Florence at 595-3254 for more
information.