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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

4th Sunday of Easter

Good Shepherd Sunday

April 29, 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

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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.

Page Two - Sunday, April 29, 2007

4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

My Dear Friends in Christ,

I would like to inform you about some changes

occurring this summer at the Parish. As you have seen, our "snowbirds" are returning to the
North and our space in the Church is getting more spacious. We wish our seasonal parishioners

adieu

and pray for their safe return to us next year. As you also know the price for air conditioning the

Church goes up each year, not to mention that the Church was not built with central air conditioning in
mind, so with little insulation in the Church and the units running constantly, it adds to the cost. What
this means for all of us is that we are going to go to a summer Sunday Schedule for the months of June,
July and August. This schedule affects the Sunday Morning Mass schedule only and, to be fair, all will
have to make an adjustment. The Schedule for June, July and August will be the following: Saturday
confessions and Vigil Mass will remain the same; Sunday morning will change to two Masses at 8 AM
and 10 AM, and the evening Mass will remain at 5:30 PM. In September we will resume the regular
Sunday Schedule.

I know this will take some adjustment. But I ask you to be patient with yourselves;

it will take some time to get used to it. Also, starting on June 1, 2007 we will be going
to one weekday Mass at 8 AM. This weekday change will be permanent and not
seasonal. This reminds all of us the need to pray harder for vocations. Again, may I
mention the traveling vocation chalice, which last weekend no one signed up to pray for
this great need.

Yesterday at 10:30 AM, we celebrated Confirmation with our 8

graders. Not only

are they intellectually prepared for High School, but now they have also received an
added boost of the Holy Spirit to be spiritually prepared for their next venture in life and
throughout their lives. Please pray for our children who will be receiving their First

Holy Communion next week!

In today's second reading St. John speaks about a "time of great distress."

He seems to be describing our world. Even though we have opportunities
which ancient people (even the very wealthy) would envy, still we have plenty
of reason for anxiety: hostile nations with powerful weapons and small groups
of terrorists (or lone gunmen) who can wreak terrible havoc; the culture of
violence and casual sex which constantly bombards our children; the inability
to make ends meet even with two parents employed full-time outside the home.
These trends can cause great distress. On top of it all, each one of us has
particular personal and family problems.

Our society seems to be more frazzled, less courteous. In the reading from

Acts we hear about the "violent abuse" which Paul and Barnabas endured. That
phrase characterizes much of today's public discourse. We live in a time of
great distress.

Although as Christians we should do all we can to be courteous and civil, we also should recognize

that distress itself is not necessarily a bad thing. St. John speaks about those who "survived the time of
great distress." They now rejoice before the throne of the Lamb, where they intercede for us. While
distress is never pleasant, it can serve a useful purpose. Mother Angelica once spoke about that. "A
diamond," she said, "at one time was a piece of coal." She then described the "unbelievable pressure"
which turns the "ugly piece of coal" into a diamond. Just so, said Mother Angelica, with our interior

lives. The Lord permits us to be inundated by pressures so he can transform us into
diamonds. He wants to make all of us new.

Because you and I are subjected to pressure and distress, we need shepherds.

We can easily get discouraged, disoriented. We need shepherds to guide us. Let us
give thanks for our Chief Shepherd, Pope Benedict XVI. Let us continue to pray for
his strength and perseverance in guiding us into the ways of truth. As a Church we
are blessed in the person and office of the Pope. Let us rejoice and be glad.

Alleluia! He Is Risen!

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

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First Reading -- Paul and Barnabas

reported how God had opened the door of
faith to the Gentiles (Acts 14:21-27).

Psalm -- I will praise your name forever,

my king and my God (Psalm 145).

Second Reading -- God's dwelling is with

the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a).

Gospel -- This is how all will know that

you are my disciples, if you have love for
one another (John 13:31-33a, 34-35).

What do we do to show

that we are Jesus' disciples?

How do we love others

in and outside our own community?

Readings for the Week Ahead:

May 6, 2007

5th Sunday of Easter

ARISH

EWS

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

THE SHEPHERD'S FLOCK

In Christian art, the earliest

depictions of Jesus Christ were not of his
crucifixion or of his resurrection. The first
known renderings of Jesus show him as the
Good Shepherd, the image put before us in
today's readings. In the Gospel passage
Jesus reveals that he is the shepherd and
his followers are his "flock."

In the first and second readings,

we are told more about the flock. The
passage from Acts assures us that both
Jews and Gentiles are called to follow
Jesus. It is faith, not birthright, that makes

us part of the company of believers. In the passage from the book of
Revelation we learn that the flock that follows this Lamb of God will
also be washed in his blood. They will endure a time of trial before
they enjoy eternal life. Be assured of the promise, we are told, but
know there is a price to be paid.

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.

CONGRATULATIONS to all those who

were confirmed yesterday!

Be filled with the Holy Spirit!

Tony Aponte

Katherine Koehler

Brandon Barton

Amanda Lanzilotta

Jake Bray

Julie Martin

Dylan Bulson

Rebecca May

Cat Cadotte

Julie Murphy

Rachael Deja

Ian Pastor

Darrah Doherty

Michael Sebastian

Courtney Dyar

Christopher Shaughnessy

Palina Elliott

James Shaughnessy

Brandi Fecso

Lauren Shriver

Brianne Hartnett

Kelsey Timmons

Jessica Katsouris

Danielle Touchton

Justin Keeling

Christopher Walsh

We pray the gifts of the Holy Spirit Wisdom,

Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge, Piety, Fortitude

and Fear of the Lord be theirs in abundance!

April 29, 2007 4th Sunday of Easter Cycle C

Who will shepherd God's people?

Pray that good leaders, filled with joy

and the Holy Spirit, will serve our Church.

VOCATION VIEW:

(Acts 13:14,43-52)

Today, Good Shepherd Sunday, is a
special celebration of World Day of
Prayer for Vocations. The worldwide
Church honors all Christian vocations.
We pray that our Church may be
enriched by our commitment to remain
faithful to God's call. Jesus, the Good
Shepherd, guides and protects us on our

life journey. Please continue to pray for and support
holy vocations.

All for the Greater Honor & Glory of God

Page Four - Faith Formation

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Men's Bible Study Group
Robert Smith

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

(ph. 587-7961)

Every Wednesday

Adult Bible Study: The Gospel of Luke
Sr. Kathleen

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

Wednesday, May 2nd

The Great Bible Adventure
Sr. Kathleen

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

Thursday, May 3rd

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, May 4th

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

bers welcome! Questions? Call 585-4149.

Mr. & Mrs.

Joseph &

Julie Blum

DRE, ext. 320

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

Today is the final day of ERE classes.
Registration forms for next year have been sent home.
You will receive a $10 discount if you pre-register.
Classes will resume again in September.

Children's Liturgy of the Word will also
end this week and resume in September.

THANK YOU very much to all of our
dedicated catechists who devoted their time
and talent this year teaching the youth of our parish. We
are currently looking for a few teachers and assistants for
next year. If interested, please call Joe or Julie Blum.

First Communion:

Don't forget, there will be a rehearsal
Tuesday, May 1 at 7 PM in the church for
all students who are preparing to receive

First Holy Communion. Please be in Msgr. McCall Hall
by 10 AM on First Communion morning.

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.

Registration forms were sent home to all school
and ERE students this week. If you would like to
register, extra forms will be in the church or call
the Religious Ed. office. Completed forms can be
returned to Julie Blum at the school or in the
Religious Ed. office.

We are also looking for students
entering grades 7-12 who would like
to volunteer their time this summer
at VBS. Call the Religious Ed.
office if you are interested!

PASTOR'S CLASS with Fr. Pecchie

7:00 PM - 9 PM (CR)

Monday, April 30th

Please join us as we continue to

look at Pope Benedict's encyclical,
Sacramentum Caritatis

June 25 - 29

9 AM - Noon

Religious

Ed.

School & Youth - Page Five

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Principal:

Mrs. Therese

Hernandez

ENIOR

IGH

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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ELEBRATING

OVER

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DUCATION

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St. Patrick Catholic Youth

REGISTRATION for 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR: Registrations for all grades (preK-8) is taking place. St.
Patrick is a fully accredited, Christ-centered environment, known for academic excellence. For information,
please call the school office at (727) 581- 4865.

UNIOR

OUTH

ROUP

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

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, O

PIRIT

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! All 5

, 6

and 7

graders!

The Junior Youth Group of St. Patrick requests your presence for a complimentary break-
fast 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!

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

Join us for a delightful Spring
Concert filled with music and
song

presented

the

children of St. Patrick Catholic
School, Friday, May 4th at 7
PM at Clearwater Central
Catholic High School.

Middle School Drama Presents

When?

Sunday, May 20th

Time?

3 PM - 5 PM

Where?

First Lutheran School

Why?

For your enjoyment!

(1644 Nursery Road, Clearwater)

"By This Sign, You Will Conquer"

Youth Group events:

April 29 Fun Night in the teen room

May 6

Rays game at Tropicana field. Meet at the St.
Pat's parking lot at 12:30 if you are interested in
going. Contact Mr. Blum for prices.

May 13 No youth event, spend the evening with your

mother on Mother's Day!

May 20 Kickball match - Parish vs. Teens. The game will start at 6:45.

Parishioners of any age who are up to the challenge can sign up
outside of Mass next week.

.... May 27 End of the year BBQ and farewell night to the seniors.

RECYCLING

Recycling of ink cartridges is the ONLY item

that should be dropped off in the recycling

bins. Thanks for your cooperation.

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!

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4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Paul and Barnabas encountered both violent rejection and joyful acceptance of

the message that they preached. We, too, may meet with mixed reactions

when we use our gifts in the service of God. But, the Gospel assures us,

the reward for those who follow faithfully is eternal life.

TEWARDSHIP

: T

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, 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.

288 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

$ 78,107.44

Balance

$ 39,139.56

Thank you for your generous

support for our parish!

May God bless you and your family in abundance!

April 22, 2007

$ 11,240.99 (436 Envelopes)

CRS (Rice Bowl)

$ 722.00

Children's Envelopes

$ 4.25 (4 Envelopes)

Helping Hands

$ 285.00

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

10:00 AM
10:30 AM

3:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM

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

Tue.

8:00 AM
6:30 PM
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
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
6:30 PM
7:30 PM

Sat.

9:00 AM

10:30 AM

3:30 PM
5:30 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

04/29/07
Coffee and Donuts (PC)
RCIA Meeting (CR)
Religious Education for Children (School)
Altar Server Appreciation Mass (Cathedral)
High School Youth Group (Cafe., MC, Art, REL)
Junior High Youth Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (CR)

04/30/07
Mission of St. Patrick ESOL Class (Lib)
Pastor's Class (CR)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)
Junior Girl Scouts Troop 849 Meeting (REL)
Cub Scout Pack 465 Den Mtg (Cafe., Art, PE,

Gr1)

05/01/07
Foundations of Prayer Mom's Group (CR)
GriefShare Meeting (Lib)
First Communion Practice (CH)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Cafe.)
Foundations of Personal Prayer (PC,CR)

05/02/07
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)

05/03/07
Legion of Mary (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)

05/04/07
Faith Sharing (CR)
School Volunteers Tea (PC)
Enrichment Club: Reading Adventures (MC)
Enrichment Club: Chess Club (Computer Lab)
Cub Scout Pack 465 Meeting (Cafe.)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

05/05/07
Mission of St. Patrick Tutoring (Lib)
First Communion Mass & Reception (CH, PC)
Confessions (CH)
Confessions (CH)

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

Sat.

4:30 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 28, 2007
Thomas and Cathleen McAvoy (Living)

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

April 30, 2007
Marion Slavin
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dietl

May 1, 2007
Stephen Reynolds
Beth Friederich

May 2, 2007
Dorothy Harrigan
James Viverios

May 3, 2007
Larry Schmid
Jerry Lucas

May 4, 2007
Margaret Green
Vivianne Sire-Touze

May 5, 2007
Veronica Broxterman
Kevin Barton
Joseph Rockey

May 6, 2007
Tom Brophy
Maria Rey (Living)
St. Patrick Parishioners
The Boutelle Family (Living)

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:

Elizabeth Payeur

Joe Suchak

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Diocesan Announcements

The

Magnificat

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 1st. No tickets will be sold
at the door.

St. Joseph the Worker

Patron Saint of dying people, engineers, families, fathers,

happy death, laborers, protector of the Church,

Universal Church, working people

Feast Day: May 1

In 1955, Pope Pius XII instituted

the feast of St. Joseph the Worker on
May 1, the day set aside in some
countries to celebrate the dignity of
labor and the rights of workers. With
its emphasis on work, this feast is
also an obvious springboard to total
stewardship. In their pastoral letter
on stewardship the U.S. bishops
declare, "People first of all are
stewards of the personal vocations
they receive from God." Husband of
Mary, foster father of Jesus, and
carpenter of Nazareth, St. Joseph

was a model steward, putting his entire life at the
service of God. The Church teaches that all who, "in
the course of gaining a livelihood for themselves and
their families, offer appropriate service to society... can
be confident that their personal efforts promote the
work of the Creator, confer benefit on their fellowmen,
and help to realize God's plan in history."

God our Father, creator and ruler of the

universe, in every age you call us to develop and
use our gifts for the good of others. With St.
Joseph as our example and guide, help us to do the
work you have asked of us and come to the
rewards you have promised. Amen.

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
beautiful items (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.

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!