August 10, 2008

Reverend Paul Pecchie, Pastor

Reverend Prakash Madanu, ALCP.

Deacon Richard Brady,

Deacon Kenneth Spaulding (Seasonal)

Deacon Ralph Bufano (Seasonal)

Retired Assisting Priests

Reverend Monsignor Richard Cahill

Reverend Kenneth Bonadies

Reverend Bernard MacAdam (Seasonal)

Music Director:

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

Sacristans:

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

Nineteenth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

August 10, 2008 A.D.

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 to 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

Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM.

Please note: NO 5:30 PM in the summer.

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

Summer Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 1:30 pm

Friday: 9 am - 12 noon

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

My Dear Friends in Christ,

This week we welcome back our teachers and staff for our new school year! We are

blessed to have so many talented and dedicated teachers and staff. Next Sunday at the 11

AM Mass, our entire school body will be present to begin our school year with a

dedication to Almighty God. In this challenging time for Catholic Education, I hope all of our

parish family sees the blessing that having a school is for the life of the parish community.

At the beginning of today's Gospel, St. Matthew tells us that Jesus went up into the hills by himself to pray.

He had just finished a very long day teaching the crowds, healing the sick, and performing the

miracle of the multiplication of the loaves.

At the beginning of that day he had received the news about John the Baptist's death.

At the time, he had wanted to go off alone to reflect, pray, and mourn the loss of that great

prophet, who was also Christ's cousin.

But the crowds wouldn't let him.

But now we see that although he delayed his time of prayer out of compassion for the crowds, he

didn't skip it altogether, even though he must have been exhausted.

Now as the sun sets, he climbs up the mountain to pray.

And he doesn't appear again until about 3 o'clock in the morning - six hours later.

We know from other Gospel passages that Jesus frequently went off alone to pray. On hearing this, we ponder, "Isn't

that kind of strange?"

Jesus was God true God from true God, as we profess in the Creed.

So, why would he have to dedicate large chunks of time to pray?

Because he was also true man the Word made flesh, born of the Virgin Mary.

Jesus had two natures, divine and human.

And because he was human, he needed to pray.

Human nature is not meant to go it alone.

As the Catechism tells us, "Man was created to live in communion with God, in whom he

finds happiness." And no one can have communion with God without a life of prayer.

Today, Jesus is teaching us to keep first things first; if He, Who is the Son of God, needed time

alone in prayer, only an arrogant fool would claim not to need some.

Most of us don't live in monasteries, so what can we do to make sure our prayer life keeps

growing, to make sure that we pray better at age 40 or 50 than we did at age 10?

Jesus himself has given us a secret weapon for growth in prayer: the Eucharist.

Prayer is spending time with God, speaking to him about what matters to us and what matters to him.

And the Eucharist is the real presence of Christ body, blood, soul, and divinity.

In the hustle and bustle of our busy, twenty-first century lives, we need a time and place where we can be sure to find

Christ 24/7 something that is objective, not dependent on our moods or feelings.

That is the Eucharist: the rock-solid foundation for a healthy life of prayer.

When we receive Holy Communion,

when we gaze upon the Host at Mass,

when we come and kneel before the Tabernacle containing the Sacred species,

or when we pray in adoration before the Eucharist solemnly exposed here every Wednesday,

...we are doing what Peter did as he stepped out of that fishing boat: fixing our gaze on Christ

the Lord, cultivating our personal relationship with him praying to the one whose love and

grace gives meaning, direction, and strength to our lives.

This miracle of Jesus walking on the water takes place right after the miracle of the

multiplication of the loaves.

The two miracles have to do with bread and with Christ's body just like the Eucharist!

Today, as Christ recommits himself to us in this Mass, let us recommit ourselves to a healthy life of prayer.

Let us promise him that we will never let a day go by without coming to visit him, to speak with

him heart-to-heart in the Eucharist, even if only for a minute, so that he can keep deepening our

soul's communion with God, in whom alone we find happiness.

Praised be Jesus Christ!

Fr. Pecchie

PS August 15, 2008, is a holyday of obligation! Please consult bulletin for Mass times. There will

be an additional Mass on the holy day at 7:30 PM. This Mass will be celebrated in the Tridentine

Rite (A Mass celebrated in the manner prior to the second Vatican Council in Latin with the priest

leading the prayers in the direction of the people).

JMJ

Fr. Paul Pecchie

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

Tel: 727-584-2318

Fr. Prakash Madanu, ALCP.

2121 - 16th Avenue SW, Largo, FL 33770

Fax: 727-586-5413

First Reading Thus says the L

ORD

"Stand firm in justice; do what is

right" (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7).

Psalm O God, let all the nations

praise you! (Psalm 67).

Second Reading The gifts and the

calling of God are unable to be

revoked (Romans 11:13-15, 29-32).

Gospel Recognizing the woman's

great faith, Jesus said: "It shall be done

as you wish" (Matthew 15:21-28).

Do I respond like Christ to those

whose lifestyle seems less desirable

in our society? Am I praying for

spiritual directors and others

involved with healing, i.e. ... social

workers, doctors, nurses, etc.?

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ

NOTHING TO FEAR

A rabbi was asked why God sends trials and troubles into human lives.

"Because God gets lonely for his people" was the reply. There is some

resonance with this wisdom in today's Gospel, as Jesus makes his disciples

get into a boat without him and goes off alone while they venture into

stormy waters. Of course, neither Jews nor Christians believe that the

Almighty plays this sort of whimsical game with them, but there is some

truth in the statement that we don't turn to God for saving help until we're in

a bind. Peter's role today, as it is throughout the New Testament, is to be a

sign or to represent each member of the

church and the whole church. Our story is

the tale told about Peter's faith today.

What can bolster our faith is that even

when Christ calls us to face bravely the

tempests of life, if we are walking through

them with our eyes fixed on him in faith,

we have nothing to fear. Even when we

falter or sink, simply crying "Lord, save

me!" is enough to help us know the steady

grasp of God's hand. Then, sheltered

inside the walls of faith, the storms we

endure lose their power over us.

Readings: August 17, 2008

20th

Sunday Ordinary Time

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The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Friday, August 15th

This Feast is a Holy Day of Obligation in the Church this year.

Mass Schedule is as follows:

Thursday Vigil Mass: ........................................................................... 4:30 PM
Friday: ........... 8 AM & 10 AM & 6:30 PM and the Tridentine Mass at 7:30 PM

This day celebrates the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. It is the

perfect conclusion to what was begun with the Immaculate Conception. It has been

said,

"The glorification of Mary is therefore the crowning of her journey of faith and

singular grace; it is the feast of her predestination to eternal happiness in glory."

When Pope Pius XII proclaimed as dogma this long-held belief of the church, he quoted

St. John Damascene,

"It was necessary that she who had preserved her virginity

inviolate in childbirth should also have her body kept free from all corruption after

death. It was necessary that she who carried the Creator as a child on her breast should dwell in the tabernacles of

God . . . It was necessary that the Mother of God should share the possessions of the Mother and handmaid of God."

In his letter to the Philippians, St. Paul assured them

"... that the one who began a good work in you will continue to

complete it until the day of Christ Jesus"

(Phil 1:6). With the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary we are given

both proof that this is so and a powerful intercessor in heaven who knows the cost and the blessings of saying "Yes!"

to the Lord. Holy Mary, all generations call you blessed; the Lord has done great things for you.

ELEBRATING

YEARS

ARISH

EWS

For more on the Year of St. Paul,

see page 8.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #

4892 meets on the second Thursday of

the month at 8 PM in the Cafeteria. Call

Bob Lamelle at 584-1234. See you there!

LEGION OF MARY:

Meets every Thursday at 9 AM in

the Conference Room. If you

would like to join, contact

Peggy at 585-1597.

SHARE-A-PRAYER: If you or someone you know needs special prayers, let us pray with you.

Phone 596-8284 or 584-6954 and together we will lift our hearts to God!

All for the Greater Honor & Glory of God

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Coming September 16th:
St. Paul's Letter to the Corinthians

Sr. Kathleen

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

Tuesday evenings

New 10 week course will begin in September.
Registration will begin in August.

Adult Bible Study
Sr. Kathleen

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

Wednesday, August 13th

Lectionary Bible Study

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

RCIA: Are you interested in learning more about the

Catholic faith? We invite you to join our RCIA inquiry

sessions where you will learn about the richness of our

Catholic faith and be introduced to our parish

family. These sessions are open to all who are not yet

baptized, those who are baptized in other Christian

denominations, and for those who are baptized in the

Catholic faith but have not received the sacraments of

Confirmation and Eucharist. Next inquiry meeting:

August 14th, 7 pm in the Conference Room. If you

have any questions please call Sr. Kathleen. Phone the

parish office at 584-2318, and ask for ext. 321.

St. Patrick's Religious Education

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

Men's Small Faith Sharing Group: We meet

on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM in the School

Media Center. All men are welcome to join us!

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, August 11th

Please join us as we celebrate a special

Mass for the Feast of St. Clare at 6:30 PM

at St. John Vianney Church, St. Pete Beach.

Foundations of Personal Prayer: We meet

every Monday afternoon at 2:30 PM* in the

Msgr. McCall Hall Library.

* Please note change.

Have you seen our Web page? Check out what's new and what you missed!

Visit www.stpatrick-largo.org today!

Early Religious Education- "Sunday School" for K - 8th Grade

Open Registration for the upcoming year will take place after the 9 AM Mass on

Sunday, August 24th and 31st in Msgr. McCall Hall. We offer classes for children

entering K through 8th on Sunday mornings from 10:30 to 11:45. We have an

awesome program with dedicated catechists who strive to help you raise your

children CATHOLIC! It is our mission to teach and form your children to know, love

and serve Christ! If you have any questions about the program, please call Joe at

ext. 320. Classes begin September 7th.

Sacrament Preparation for

First Confession, First

Communion and

Confirmation

Those children seeking the

sacraments must register for

sacrament preparation classes.

Open registration is on the last

two Sundays in August, the

24th and 31st, after the 9 AM

Mass in Msgr. McCall Hall.

READ ALL ABOUT IT: Browse our books

in the comfort of the library in Msgr. McCall

Hall or check it out. For more information

on our Library Book Club, please phone

Renee at 584-3775 or Florence at 595-3254.

Our CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP, The Hearts

of Jesus and Mary Prayer Community at St. Patrick,

invite you to pray with us every Wednesday at 7 PM

in the Conference Room. Every third

Wednesday we have Mass at 7 PM in

the Church. For info, phone Bobbie

584-0503 or Margie 559-7449.

SCHOOL OPENS:

Monday, August 18,2008

NOON Dismissal (with Extended Care until 6 pm)

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

NOON Dismissal (with Extended Care until 6 pm)

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

FULL DAY OF SCHOOL

Principal:

Sr. Veronica

Visceglia,

SSND

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

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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.

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"By This Sign, You Will Conquer"

H.S. Youth Ministers:

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

The Senior Youth Group meets during the summer on Saturday nights after the

4:30 PM Mass in the Youth Room. 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

a c c r e d i t e d , C h r i s t - c e n t e r e d

environment, known for academic

excellence. Come and see what makes

St. Patrick so special. For more info

call the school office (727) 581- 4865.

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Choose from 1 of 3 beautiful designs for

a donation of $5.00

UCHARISTIC

DORATION

EVERY

EDNESDAY

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

priesthood. If you would like to sign up, or if you would like more information, please contact Mrs. Mary Blum

at 581-0838. We will pray a Rosary for Priests at 6:20 PM just before Benediction.

OPENING SCHOOL MASS / OPEN HOUSE & RECEPTION

The Opening School Mass and Open House for the new school

year will be Sunday, August 17 at 11:00 AM.

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Orientation

and Open House (Grades 1-8) will be held after

Mass in the classrooms. Immediately following,

the PTO will host a Reception for all school

families new and returning in Msgr. McCall

Hall. Join us for these great events!!!

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TEWARDSHIP

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2008 Annual Pastoral Appeal

Summary as of 08/05/08

Diocesan Assessment:

$ 127,546.00

Total Pledges to Date:

64,210.88

Payments Received to Date:

48,648.08

Total Number of Donors:

221

Average Gift:

290.55

Percent of Parish Participation

22.37 %

Percent of Goal

50.34 %

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?

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

August 3, 2008 (325 Envelopes)

$ 12,387.00

Children's Envelopes (2 Envelopes)

$ 8.00

Helping Hands (Poor Box)

$ 314.00

St. Patrick's Weekly Offering of Thanksgiving

Stewardship Prayer

Father, make giving a blessing and not a burden.

As we reflect more and more on all you have given us,

make us eager and willing givers

of all the gifts you have poured down on us.

Make each one of us grateful. In Christ, Amen.

The Campaign Committee would like to thank all

the families who have contributed to this campaign

and have made it a great success. As of June 30th:

May God Bless Your Stewardship!

Total Master Plan Cost:

$ 1,000,000.00

Total Pledges to Date:

891,143.60

Payments Received to Date:

231,043.60

Total Number of Donors:

361

Average Gift:

2,468.54

Percent of Parish Participation

36.5 %

Thank you again for your ongoing support!

INETEENTH

UNDAY

RDINARY

IME

Elijah recognized the voice of God not in the strong and heavy wind,

not in earthquake, and not in the fire, but in a tiny whispering sound. May we find enough quiet in

our clamorous world to hear His voice and discern what He is calling us to do and be.

NIGHTS

OLUMBUS

ANCAKE

REAKFAST

50/50

August 3rd: Winning Ticket # 905249 - $36.00

To claim prize, phone Al Pomianowski at 581-1421.

From the Mission of St. Patrick:

We thank all Volunteers who have supported the Mission of

St. Patrick from the beginning. Through them we have

reached out to 41 families (13 refugees who greatly

appreciate St. Patrick's loving and welcoming spirit). Last

year we were able to support a good number of children in

Rainbow Village with uniforms and other school supplies.

We still need your help:

Volunteers to teach English

as a second language for adults on Tuesdays from 11:00 to

12:30 PM.

To give Religious Instructions and teach

children how to pray on Sundays from 10:30 to 11:30 AM.

House supplies: dinning set for four people, queen size

mattress including bed sheets, a computer & desk, and school

supplies for children. If you have any questions please call

Sr. Rosamunda, ext. 321.

Jesus is with us to help us do what may seem impossible. Have faith that you will not sink.

Listen for his voice of encouragement. (Matthew 14: 22-33)

VOCATION VIEW: August 10, 2008 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time A

Attention All Parishioners!

Please note that all pledges made for our Capital

Campaign "Remember, Respond, Renew" are sent

unopened to the Diocese of St. Petersburg Campaign

Office. To best record your information, checks

should be made out to "St. Patrick Church" only.

Also, please include your pledge cards and use a

pledge envelope, or mark clearly on the outside of the

envelope "For Capital Campaign". Please do not use

regular parish contribution envelopes for campaign

pledges, as we still need your regular weekly parish

tithe to function. Thank you for your assistance!

Mass Intentions

Pray

for our

Military

St. Sebastian and St. George, pray for us.

Pvt. Rose Barton, US Army, SC

Staff Sgt. William J. Condon, US Army, Iraq

Lt. Tara Dawe, US Army, NY

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

PFC Brendan Gaines, USMC, VA

Sgt. Jason A. George, US Army, Iraq

Sgt. Jorge Granados, USMC, FL

Sgt. Joshua Harmon, KY

PFC Chris Hazelwood, US Army, AZ

Specialist Matthew Heaberlin, US Army, Iraq

Sr. Airman Sean Heaberlin, USAF, CA

Pvt. Amelia Hinkley/Fridley, US Army, Iraq

Staff Sgt. Matthew Hicks, US Army, MO

Airman Ryan Hines, US Air Force

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

Sgt. Anthony Jordan, US Army Calvary, FL

CWO2 Robert Kidney, USCG, FL

Lance Corporal Nick Krege, USMC, Japan

PFC, John Margariton, USMC, SC

Specialist Christopher Martin, US Army, Iraq

Specialist Daniel McCarley, US Army, FL

Airman 1st Class Kevin McCarley, USAF, Germany

Ensign Christopher McDowell, US Navy, Iraq

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Draksler and Zorowski Families

August 10, 2008

Tom Brophy

Nicholas Metts

St. Patrick Parishioners

August 11, 2008

Fern Dugas

August 12, 2008

Catherine Monte

August 13, 2008

Jean Witzleben

August 14, 2008

Stanley Wondolowski

Lester Osmond

August 15, 2008
Feast of the Assumption of Mary

Brother Joachim Joseph (Living)

Mary Maltese

Isabelle Savoie

August 16, 2008

Isabelle Whalen

Bozoky & Schwertner Families

August 17, 2008

St. Patrick Parishioners

Dorothy Harrigan

Vuola Waters

Sat.

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Sun.

7:30