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Reverend Paul Pecchie, Pastor

Reverend Prakash Madanu, ALCP.

Deacon Richard Brady, Deacon Ralph Bufano

Deacon Kenneth Spaulding (Winter Months)

Retired Assisting Priests

Reverend Monsignor Thaddeus Malanowski

Reverend Monsignor Richard Cahill

Reverend Kenneth Bonadies

Reverend Bernard MacAdam (Winter)

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily Masses........................... 7:30 and 9:00 AM
Saturday Vigil ........................................4:30 PM
Sunday .......... 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM

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 Joseph & Julie Blum ................... x 320

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

3rd Sunday of Easter

April 22, 2007 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

AINT

ATRICK

ATHOLIC

HURCH

Confessions are heard on Saturdays, 3:30 and
5:30 PM (also on Wednesdays before First Friday;
8:00 AM and 9:30 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 to our homebound
parishioners, usually on a weekly basis. Please call
the parish office if you are no longer able to attend
Mass.

Parish Registration is done by filling out a green
card at the main church doors or at the rectory.

School Principal:

Mrs. Therese Hernandez ........................ 581-4865

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

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3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER

My Dear Friends in Christ,

I wish to inform you of some news regarding our School. After four years as

principal, Mrs. Therese Hernandez has taken a position as principal at St. Lawrence in
Tampa. This will place her much closer to home and alleviate the commute for her and
her children. We want to thank Mrs. Hernandez for her dedication and leadership of our

school, especially in overseeing our accreditation renewal. We will miss her and wish her well as she begins this
new endeavor July 1, 2007.

I am also happy to announce that our own Sr. Veronica, SSND has agreed to take over as principal for the

upcoming academic year. This is a great development as she has been on board at the school for the last four
years and therefore there will be less of a transition. The school can continue to move in the great direction it has
been moving. I thank Sr. Veronica for her willingness to take on this new challenge. There will be more news
regarding the school that I will share with you at a later date.

The Rock of Peter: The Papacy

Jesus entrusted a specific authority to Peter:

"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of

heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose
on earth shall be loosed in heaven."

(Mt 16:19.) The "power of the keys" designates

authority to govern the house of God, which is the Church. Jesus, the Good Shepherd,
confirmed this mandate after his Resurrection: "Feed my sheep." (Jn 21:15-17; cf. 10:11.)
The power to "bind and loose" connotes the authority to absolve sins, to pronounce doctrinal
judgments, and to make disciplinary decisions in the Church. Jesus entrusted this authority to
the Church through the ministry of the apostles (Cf. Mt 18:18.) and in particular through the

ministry of Peter, the only one to whom he specifically entrusted the keys of the kingdom. (CCC 553)

This authority, given to Peter, was to be handed on through the "apostolic succession".

In order that the full and living Gospel might always be preserved in the Church the apostles left bishops as their
successors. They gave them 'their own position of teaching authority.' " (Second Vatican Council, Dei Verbum (DV) 7
art. 2; St. Irenaeus, Adv. haeres. 3, 3, 1: PG 7, 848; Harvey, 2, 9.) Indeed, "the apostolic preaching, which is expressed
in a special way in the inspired books, was to be preserved in a continuous line of succession until the end of time." (DV
8, art. 1.) (CCC 77)

In the office of the apostles there is one aspect that cannot be transmitted: to be the chosen witnesses of the Lord's
Resurrection and so the foundation stones of the Church. But their office also has a permanent aspect. Christ promised
to remain with them always. The divine mission entrusted by Jesus to them "will continue to the end of time, since the
Gospel they handed on is the lasting source of all life for the Church. Therefore,...the apostles took care to appoint
successors." (LG 20; cf. Mt 28:20.) (CCC 860)

Our Holy Father, the bishop of Rome, and all of the bishops in union with him, are the duly
appointed successors of the apostles.

"In order that the mission entrusted to them might be continued after their death, [the apostles] consigned,
by will and testament, as it were, to their immediate collaborators the duty of completing and consolidating
the work they had begun, urging them to tend the whole flock, in which the Holy Spirit had appointed them

to shepherd the Church of God. They accordingly designated such men and then made
the ruling that likewise on their death other proven men should take over their ministry." (LG 20; cf.
Acts

20:28; St. Clement of Rome, Ad Cor. 42, 44: PG 1, 291-300.) (CCC 861)

This living transmission, accomplished in the Holy Spirit, is called Tradition, since it is distinct from
Sacred Scripture, though closely connected to it. Through Tradition, "the Church, in her doctrine,

life, and worship perpetuates and transmits to every generation all that she herself is, all that she believes." (DV 8 art.
1.) "The sayings of the holy Fathers are a witness to the life-giving presence of this Tradition, showing how its riches
are poured out in the practice and life of the Church, in her belief and her prayer." (DV 8, art. 3.) (CCC 78)

The Father's self-communication made through his Word in the Holy Spirit, remains present and active in the Church:
"God, who spoke in the past, continues to converse with the Spouse of his beloved Son. And in the Holy Spirit, through
whom the living voice of the Gospel rings out in the Church -- and through her in the world -- leads believers to the full
truth, and makes the Word of Christ dwell in them in all its richness." (DV 8 art. 3; cf. Col 3:16.) (CCC 79)

We want to congratulate those students who will be making their Confirmation this year on April 28, 2007 at
10:30 a.m. All are invited to celebrate Mass with these young Catholics on their special day!

In the Risen Lord!

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

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First Reading -- The word of the Lord

continued to spread through the whole
region (Acts 13:14, 43-52).

Psalm -- We are his people, the sheep of

his flock (Psalm 100).

Second Reading -- I had a vision of a

great multitude, from every nation,
race, people, and tongue (Revelation
7:9, 14b-17).

Gospel -- My sheep hear my voice; I

know them and give them eternal life
(John 10:27-30).

Have I ever been blessed to direct a

`wandering sheep' back to the Good

Shepherd? What was the outcome?

Readings for the Week Ahead:

April 29, 2007

4th Sunday of Easter

ARISH

EWS

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

REDEMPTION

Do you remember Peter on the night Jesus was arrested?

He claimed he had never heard of Jesus. Today we are called
to join Peter in testifying to the name of Jesus as he does in
the first reading, and in proclaiming our love for him as Peter
does in the Gospel passage. The powerful imagery of John's
vision in the second reading from the book of Revelation
shows us the company we keep when
we have faith in the name of Jesus.
We join all living creatures, "countless
in number" from "heaven, earth, under
the earth, in the sea; everything in the
universe" (Revelation 5:11, 13). The
dignity and majesty described in each
reading are in stark contrast to the dark
and pitiful image of Peter and the other
Apostles at the time of Jesus' arrest,
trial, and crucifixion. What a relief that
we can all be redeemed so completely!

Yum, Yum, Yum!

St. Patrick School
will be sponsoring

a Bake Sale on Sunday,
April 22nd, in the school
cafeteria, 9 AM - 12 noon.
Donations of store bought or
homemade goodies can be
dropped off Sunday morning
at 9 AM. Thank you for
supporting our school!

Volunteers Wanted:

Church cleaners are needed on
Saturdays after the 9:00 AM Mass
(about 9:45 AM). Would you like to

help us dust and sweep and tidy up our Church
before the weekend Masses? If you can help or
would like more information, please contact
Vince at 584-1341.

Have you noticed?

We are getting ready for our 50th
Anniversary by getting the Church
and Msgr. McCall Hall spruced up.
Hopefully, you noticed the kitchen and
men's room, and if you haven't, please look
at what has been done. We are currently
accepting donations to renovate the main
ladies room as well as both restrooms at

the Southwest corner. If you
would like to donate towards this,
please mark your check or
envelope for Msgr. McCall
Renovations Fund. Thank you!

St. Patrick Catholic Church

celebrates our GOLDEN JUBILEE

in June of 2008

... 50 years of celebrating our faith and
serving our community. We will begin our
year of celebration in September 2007 with
a special day of recollection with Fr. Mitch
Pacwa, S.J. and ending in September
2008 with a 10-day pilgrimage to Ireland
(in the footsteps of St. Patrick).

WE NEED YOUR HELP: Do you have an idea
for a theme for the year? Suggestions can be
dropped by the parish office or in the collection
basket (with your name and number).

Would you like to join our Jubilee committee

and help us plan our year with a big event
every month? Or, are you one of our
original, founding members of this parish?
If so, please contact the parish office and
leave your name and number.

Can you help?

St. Patrick's maintenance
department needs to replace
their washing machine. If
you have an old working
machine (or even a new
one) that you would like to

donate to us,
please contact
t h e

p a r i s h

office.

All for the Greater Honor & Glory of God

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Men's Bible Study Group
Robert Smith

6:45 AM - 7:30 AM (Lib)

(ph. 587-7961)

Every Wednesday

Adult Bible Study: The Gospel of Luke
Sr. Kathleen

9:45 AM - 11:30 AM (CR)

Wednesday, April 25th

The Great Bible Adventure
Sr. Kathleen

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

Thursday, April 26th

Divided Kingdom. Jeff Cavins, video series.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

RCIA is a process in which new Catholics
embark on and join us in a continuing and
deepening conversion into faith and
discipleship. It is for those who are
unbaptized and would like to be received
fully into the Catholic Church, those who
have been baptized in another Christian community and
seek full reception into the Catholic Church, and for those
who were baptized as Catholics but have not received the
sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Inquiry
classes are held every Sunday morning at 10 AM in the
Conference Room of Msgr. McCall Hall. For info,
phone Sr. Kathleen ext. 321.

St. Patrick's Religious Education

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

Small Faith Sharing Group
Barb Murphy 10 AM - 11:30 AM (CR)

Friday, April 27th

Pope's Encyclical "Deus Caritas". New mem-

bers welcome! Questions? Call 585-4149.

Mr. & Mrs.

Joseph &

Julie Blum

DRE, ext. 320

Religious

Ed.

Got Internet? Visit our St. Patrick Parish website

www.stpatrick-largo.org !

FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL PRAYER

Prayer meetings continue Tuesday nights

in the Msgr. McCall Hall at 7 PM.

PLEASE NOTE

ERE classes continue this week.

Please make it a priority to be in class!

The last day of ERE is April 29th.

Important Dates to Remember

Confirmation Rehearsal:
Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00
PM in Church

Confirmation:
Saturday, April 28, 10:30 AM Mass

First Communion Rehearsal:
Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00 PM

in Church

First Communion:
Saturday, May 5, 10:30 AM Mass

April 22, 2007 3

Sunday of Easter Cycle C

Jesus asks us, "Do you love me?"

How do you show your love for Jesus in the way you live?

VOCATION VIEW:

(John 21:1-19)

Going Deeper With Your Faith

Adult Education and Faith Formation

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Join us this summer on our

QUEST FOR JESUS!

It will be held the week of

June 25-29 from 9-12 daily.

Please watch this space for details.

PASTOR'S CLASS with Fr. Pecchie

7:00 PM - 9 PM (CR)

Monday, April 23rd

Please join us as we continue to

look at Pope Benedict's encyclical,
Sacramentum Caritatis

School & Youth - Page Five

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Principal:

Mrs. Therese

Hernandez

ENIOR

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OUTH

ROUP

H.S. Youth Minister: Mr. Joseph Blum, ext. 320

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

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DUCATION

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St. Patrick Catholic Youth

REGISTRATION for 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR: Registrations are being accepted for all grades (preK-8).
St. Patrick is a fully accredited, Christ-centered environment, known for academic excellence. For informa-
tion, please call the school office at (727) 581- 4865. Returning parents, who have not registered, please do
so as soon as possible.

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HEAR YE! HEAR YE! All 5

, 6

and 7

graders!

The Junior Youth Group of St. Patrick requests your presence for a complimentary
breakfast on Sunday, May 6th, after the 9 AM Mass in the Conference Room. Your
response is requested (RSVP) by Sunday, April 29th to Sue Tassinari at 585-5546.

p.s. Please have your parents join us!

CALENDAR

Wednesday, April 25

K & Grade 1

Field Trip to Lowry Park Zoo

St. Patrick School Request

The Middle School Drama department is looking for a few props for their
upcoming musical presentation of "Annie". We would need to borrow nine
portable cots in April for the rehearsals in preparation for the May performance.
If you can assist us, please call the school office.

"By This Sign, You Will Conquer"

Youth group events:

Sunday, April 22 at 6:30 PM: Basketball on our courts.

April 29

Fun Night in the teen room

May 6

Rays game at Tropicana field. The game is at 1:30 but we will be meet-
ing at St. Pat's. More info to come next week!

* Mark your calendars for May 27.

We will be having an end of the year BBQ and farewell night to the seniors.

Yum, Yum, Yum!

St. Patrick School will be sponsoring a Bake Sale on Sunday, April 22nd, in the school
cafeteria, 9 AM - 12 noon. Donations of store bought or homemade goodies can be
dropped off Sunday morning starting at 9 AM. For more info call Pam Hadden, 585-
5255. Thank you for supporting our school!

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3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER

In today's Gospel, Jesus tells Peter again and again,

"If you love Me, feed my sheep." He says the same to each of us,

"If you love Me, use the gifts I have given you to serve your brothers and sisters."

TEWARDSHIP

: T

IME

, T

ALENT

, T

REASURE

Parish Ministries

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The Word was made flesh, and made His dwelling

among us."

among us." We are the Body of Christ.

We are the Body of Christ.

Let us reach out in SERVICE and in LOVE.

Have you lost a loved one recently?

Learn about the process we all go through when grieving the loss of a loved one.

Our GriefShare sessions will begin again on Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM in the
McCall Library beginning May 1st. If you or someone you know is having a hard
time coping with the loss of a loved one, please consider coming to our
gatherings and be with those who understand. GriefShare is a 12-week Christian
based bereavement group. As many people have found out, this road is not one
to be traveled alone. If you have any questions or need more info., please
contact Pat Condon at 585-0945 or Claire at the parish office, ext. 302.

St. Patrick Church 2nd Annual Fundraiser Cruise

7-day Southbound Glacier Bay Discovery on the Ryndam

Holland America Line

September 5, 2007 - September 9, 2007 (Land package)

September 9 , 2007 - September 16, 2007 (Cruise only)

Join Fr. Pecchie on a beautiful, scenic 7-day cruise beginning in
Anchorage, Alaska and ending in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Cruise Glacier Bay National Park and stop in Haines, Juneau and
Ketchikan, Alaska. Create your own Alaskan experience in ports that offer a fascinat-
ing array of excursions featuring Alaskan history, wildlife and native culture. Cabin
rates - Inside $1,969.22 and Ocean View $2,229.22 - include cabin, all taxes, and
round trip air fare per person. For reservations or more info, please contact Helene
Riley at (813) 741-2193 or email Helene-TravelBeyond@tampabay.rr.com.

281 families in our parish have made a gift or pledge to the 2007 Annual
Pastoral Appeal. Our parish goal is to have 100% participation (that
would mean 1200 families making a gift or pledge). Please prayerfully
consider supporting APA with a pledge or one-time gift. Convenient ten-
month payment plans are available. The ministries, activities and
programs serve people throughout the Diocese and in our parish.

2007 APA

Assessment $ 117,247.00

- Pledged

$ 75,177.44

Balance

$ 42,069.56

Thank you for your generous

support for our parish!

May God bless you and your family in abundance!

April 15, 2007

$ 12,541.50 (422 Envelopes)

Building & Maintenance $ 1,734.00 (120 Envelopes)

Children's Envelopes

$ 0.00 (0 Envelopes)

Helping Hands

$ 304.00

Your generosity helps support our parish operating

expenses and our ministries each week,

so that we may serve you, our parishioners, better!

Mass Intentions & Schedule of Events - Page Seven

Sun.

8:30 AM
9:00 AM

10:00 AM
10:30 AM

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

Mon.
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Tue.

8:00 AM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Wed.

6:45 AM
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM

Thu.

9:00 AM

12 Noon

3:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Fri.

10:00 AM
11:30 AM

3:00 PM
3:00 PM
7:30 PM

Sat.

9:00 AM

10:30 AM

3:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM

Parish Meeting Rooms: Art = Art Room (School Jubilee Building); Cafe =
School Cafeteria; CH = Church, CR = Conference Room in Msgr. McCall Hall;
FLD = Field; MC = Media Center; MR = Music Room (School Jubilee Build-
ing); PE-A/B = PE portables; OLM = Office of Liturgical Music; PC = Msgr.
McCall Hall; PCLib = Msgr. McCall Library; REL = Religion Room (old Span-
ish Room); RE Office = Religious Education Office in PC; YR = Youth Room

04/22/07
Coffee and Donuts (PC)
PTO Bake Sale (Cafe.)
RCIA Meeting (CR)
Religious Education for Children (School)
High School Youth Group (Cafe., MC, Art, REL)
Junior High Youth Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (CR)

04/23/07
Mission of St. Patrick ESOL Class (Lib)
Pastor's Class (CR)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)
Cub Scout Pack 465 Den Mtg (Cafe., Art, PE,

Gr1)

04/24/07
Foundations of Prayer Mom's Group (CR)
Confirmation Practice (CH)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Cafe.)
Foundations of Personal Prayer (PC,CR)

04/25/07
Men's Bible Study (CR)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Adult Bible Study (CR)
Weight Watchers Group Mtg. (CR)
Mission of St. Patrick Tutoring (CR, Lib)
Benediction (CH)
Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (CR)

04/26/07
Legion of Mary (CR)
St. Patrick Library Book Club (Lib)
Enrichment Club: French Club (Title1)
Enrichment Club: Sudoku Club (Gr3)
Children's Choir Practice (OLM)
Adult Choir Practice (OLM)
Great Adventure Bible Study (CR, PC)

04/27/07
Faith Sharing (CR)
School Volunteers Tea (PC)
Enrichment Club: Reading Adventures (MC)
Enrichment Club: Chess Club (Computer Lab)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

04/28/07
Mission of St. Patrick Tutoring (Lib)
Confirmation Mass & Reception (CH, Cafe.)
Confessions (CH)
Confessions (CH)
PTO Benefit Dinner (PC)

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

Sat.

7:30 PM

Sun.

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

Mon.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Tue.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Wed.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Thu.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Fri.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Sat.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

4:30 PM

Sun.

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

April 21, 2007
Thomas and Cathleen McAvoy (Living)

April 22, 2007
St. Patrick Parishioners
Mary McMahon
Rita Bayer (Living)
Agnes Booty

April 23, 2007
Stephen Reynolds
Virginia Mae Maule

April 24, 2007
Claire Rivard (Living)
Mary Ricco

April 25, 2007
Michael McHarg
Norbert Quebbeman (Living)

April 26, 2007
Garrett Mangin
Severini Mbuya

April 27, 2007
Maureen White
Severini Mbuya

April 28, 2007
Marion Slavin
Deceased Members of the Louvet

Family

Thomas and Cathleen McAvoy (Living)

April 29, 2007
Mark Vrabel
St. Patrick Parishioners
Dr. Richard Carroll
John Martin

Pray for our Military

Staff Sgt. William J. Condon, US Army, New York
Lt. Comm. Shawn D. Fitzpatrick, USN, Virginia
Sgt. Jason A. George, US Army, Korea
Lance Corporal Jorge Granados, USMC, Florida
Sgt. Joshua Harmon, Kentucky
Pvt. Joshua Harrison, US Army, Louisiana
Staff Sgt. Matthew Hicks, U.S. Army, Missouri
Airman Ryan Hines, USAF
Lt. Jr. William J. Howey, III, USN, Connecticut
Sgt. Anthony Jordan, US Army Calvary, Iraq
Staff Sgt. Kevin Kinkade, U.S. Army, Kentucky
Pvt. 1st Class Nick Krege, USMC, Iraq
Specialist Daniel McCarley, US Army, Florida
Airman 1st Class Kevin McCarley, USAF, Germany
Ensign Christopher McDowell, USN, Mississippi
Pvt. Chris Reed, USMC, Iraq
Major Kristin Streukens, USAF
Major Scott Trapman, US Army, Fort Lewis, WA
Major Michael Trofinoff, US Army, Iraq
Staff Sgt. Saturnino Vilano, Jr., US Army, Afghanistan
Airman Christopher E. Villano, USN, Iraq

Please pray for the members of our St. Patrick Parish

family and friends who have died
recently, especially:

Frank Rajk

Alice Amata Warren

Anthony Benkovic

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Diocesan Announcements

The Magnificat of St. Petersburg invites all
women to the annual "Mother-Daughter' prayer
breakfast on Saturday, May 5, from 9 AM to Noon
at St. Jude Cathedral, 5815 Fifth Avenue North in
St. Petersburg. Invite your mother, grandmother,
aunt, sister, niece, granddaughter, or your favorite
friend to join you at this prayer breakfast. Our
witness speaker will be Jessica Freeman, who is
spreading her love of the Holy Spirit in youth
ministry. Tickets are $7 each and may be
obtained by calling Helen Ezzo at 527-73341 or
Elsie Miller at 544-1745. Reservations must be
made by May 1. No tickets will be sold at the
door.

St. Mark (Feast)

Patron Saint of attorneys, insect bites, lions

Feast Day: April 25

Cardinal Newman wrote, "I am a link
in a chain, a bond of connection
between persons." This is
especially true of the saint we
celebrate today. St. Mark was an
evangelist, a teller of the Gospel
story, but he did not experience
those events firsthand. He heard

the stories from St. Peter and wrote them down,
"careful not to omit or falsify anything of what he had
heard." His Gospel recounts the life of Christ from
Bethlehem to Calvary, not as a purely historical
record, but as a proclamation of the truth that Jesus is
the Son of God. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, St. Mark
used his talents as a writer with the result that the
Word he heard and believed could be heard and
believed and lived by Christians 20 centuries later! In
the Acts of the Apostles we learn that he also made
several journeys with St. Paul and consoled St. Paul
while he was in prison in Rome. St. Mark, pray for
us, that we may use our gifts to become living
links between the Gospel you preached and those
who have not yet heard that Jesus Christ is Lord.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND

BENEDICTION EVERY WEDNESDAY

Come, pray with me!

Could you not watch one hour with me?

Please consider spending even one
hour each Wednesday to be with Our
Lord in Eucharistic Adoration, beginning
after the last morning 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.

SHARE-A-PRAYER: If you or some-
one you know needs special prayers,
phone our prayer line and let us pray
for you and your loved ones. Phone
584-6954 and our prayer warriors will
offer their prayers for you!

NEED A GIFT FOR FIRST COMMUNION

OR CONFIRMATION?

VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP

Open on Sundays in Msgr. McCall

Hall from 8:30 AM - 1
PM . We have many
b e a u t i f u l

i t e m s

(rosaries, Bibles, holy
cards, etc).

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: St. Patrick
Church is forming a Charismatic Prayer Group
that meet Wednesday evenings at 7 PM in the
Conference Room. Look for our Charismatic
Mass on the third Wednesday of the month. For
more information, contact Bobbie at 584-0503.

Retreat at Sea on a Charity Cruise

October 07 to 14, 2007

Join Fr. John McEvoy, Chaplain of St. Vincent de
Paul Society, for 7 glorious days on the Carnival
Legend, leaving from Tampa. We will celebrate
Daily Mass and have a Bible Study. The cruise
will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen
in South Pinellas, that serves over 20,000 meals
a month. We will visit Belize, Cozumel, Costa
Maya, and Grand Cayman. Prices start at $549.
This group offer is limited! Call Susan Dwyer at
(727) 360-7575 for details or roommate
assistance.

Next Sunday, April 29, 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
blessings that we may be strengthened in

our Christian vocation.