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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 Richard Cahill

Reverend Kenneth Bonadies

Reverend Bernard MacAdam (Winter)

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE

Daily Masses...........................................8:00 AM
Saturday Vigil ........................................4:30 PM
Sunday .............8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 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 Pete & Marie O'Shea ................... x 322

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

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 12, 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

Confessions are heard on Saturdays, 3:30 and
5:30 PM (also on Wednesdays before First Friday;
8:30 AM for the summer).

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.

School Principal:

Sr. Veronica Visceglia, SSND .................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.

AINT

ATRICK

ATHOLIC

HURCH

The Feast of the

Assumption,

Wednesday,

August 15, 2007

is a holy day of

obligation.

Please see inside

our bulletin

for our

Holy Day

Mass Schedule.

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19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

My Dear Friends in Christ,

This week I would like to address another document that came out of the

Vatican. "Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the
Doctrine of the Church"

was published by the Congregation for the Doctrine of

the Faith on June 29, the Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul. In a series of five questions and
answers, it explains the nature of the Catholic Church and how it relates to other Christian
communities. In so doing, it reaffirms what the Catholic Church has always taught, and
should therefore neither be surprising nor scandalous. However, like so many other
truths of our faith, there is a tendency for some to emphasize one aspect of the Church's
teaching to exclusion of others, thus resulting in confusion or error. In other words, there
is nothing new here, merely an explanation of what we already believe in order to alleviate
confusion. The document is readily available on the internet at www.ewtn.com or www.vatican.va.

In clarifying the nature of the Church, the document includes two ideas that may seem at first

paradoxical. First of all, the document was intended to respond to some theological errors, which in recent years
and in various ways have denied the uniqueness of the Catholic Church. It therefore reaffirms that the Church
established by Jesus Christ is a visible, spiritual community and only the Catholic Church possesses the "fullness
of grace and truth" that Christ desires for it. Secondly, it explains that "the Church of Christ is present and
operative in the churches and ecclesial communities not yet fully in communion with the Catholic Church, on
account of the elements of sanctification and truth that are present in them." Several misleading news reports,
unfortunately left out this affirmation of non-Catholic Christian communities, giving some the impression that
Catholics are to believe that outside the Church there is merely a "churchless void."

While non-Catholic Christians may not agree with the document's assertions, some have noted that honesty

and clarity is favorable to fruitful dialogue between the Church and other Christian communities. The Catholic
Church's differences with many Christian communities are closely associated with the Eucharist, which is
dependent on the sacramental priesthood and apostolic succession. Interestingly, at the same time, the Eucharist
is also the foundation of the Church's unity. As the "source and summit" of our life and mission, the Eucharist
is indispensable to the identity of the Church, to which all are ultimately called. Indeed, both the Second Vatican
Council and Pope John Paul II's 1995 Encyclical "Ut unum sint" declared that non-Catholic Christians are oriented
towards "a complete incorporation into the system of salvation such as Christ Himself willed it to be, and finally,
towards a complete participation in Eucharistic communion."

On another note, it is hard to believe that this Wednesday, August 15, besides being a holy day of obligation, is

also the start of a new school year as we welcome back our teachers this day. Please pray for the faculty and staff
for an outpouring of God's blessings upon this new school year! Please pray for Sr. Veronica, SSND who,
although not new to us, will be taking on a new role as our school Principal/Administrator. We are blessed and
grateful for her willingness to share with us her many years of experience in Education and Leadership for her
community schools. Since she has been on the Administration team of the school over the past four years, she is
the excellent choice to continue building on the many accomplishments we have in making our School an

outstanding institution of CATHOLIC education. Our School year will begin officially with an
opening Mass on August 19th at 2 PM. All are welcome to attend. Pray, too, for me who will be
teaching an elective in Latin for the Middle School students this academic year!

As you hopefully have noticed we are continuing to get our Church ready for our 50th

Anniversary. The inside front of the Church has started to be painted and the measurements for the
wood niche for the restored original Tabernacle have been taken and the work has begun. The wood
casing will mirror the wooden niches for the statues in the front of the Church so that the front of the

Church will be all unified. Some other improvements will also be made. The Crucifix will be hung over the Altar
and the current Crucifix alcove will become a place for the enthronement of the Word. In this way, we will see
clearly, by the architecture within our Church, the importance of the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the
Eucharist. As the Crucifix hangs, it will be necessary to change the size and the position of the Emmaus Mural
(painting on the back wall of the Church). The Mural will be removed from its current location and a smaller
version will be placed on the side of the Church wall above where the old confessionals used to be. The long-term
plan will be to move the choir from behind the sanctuary to the St. Joseph side of the Church. This will prevent
the congregation from being distracted by what the choir is doing while all are to be focused on the saving event
taking place on the Altar itself. As I am aware that a few of these changes will be difficult for some, however, we
must remember that we have existed for 50 years and have seen many changes in our church. We have much more
to do in spreading the Good News of our Salvation for the years to come. Let us pray that we will be open to the
current changes and give thanks to God for allowing us the ability to gather and worship Him in this house of God.

Praised Be Jesus Christ!

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

First Reading -- They took Jeremiah and

threw him into the cistern (Jeremiah
38:4-6, 8-10).

Psalm -- Lord, come to my aid! (Psalm

40).

Second Reading -- Let us keep our eyes

fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter
of faith (Hebrews 12:1-4).

Gospel -- I have come to set the earth on

fire, and how I wish it were already
blazing (Luke 12:49-53).

Am I creating greater unity in my family

especially concerning faith issues?

Holy Spirit, let us allow you

to work in our lives!

Readings Ahead:

August 19, 2007

20th Sunday

in Ordinary Time

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

OUR FATHER IN FAITH

The Letter to the Hebrews today sings a hymn of praise to Abraham

and to his faith, upon which are founded the religions of Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam. Abraham is called "father" in faith by more
people on earth than anybody else, numerous as the sands of the seashore
or the stars of the heavens. Hebrews tells us it was this foundational faith
that led Abraham to obey God's call when he heard it, though he was

called to journey to a land he did not know and
told he would father a mighty race through a
marriage he thought was barren. But Abraham's
faith, the author of Hebrews tells us, was his
realization of what he hoped for, and the evidence
of what he could not see. How often are we, in
simple daily events of our own Christian vocation,
called to an unfamiliar place or told we are to do
something we do not believe we can? How
fortunate we are to have Father Abraham as our
guide and example!

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ARISH

EWS

Fr. Paul Pecchie

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

(727) 584-2318 Tel.

Fr. Prakash Madanu, ALCP.

2121 - 16th Avenue SW, Largo, FL 33770

(727) 586-5413 Fax.

The Feast of the Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

Wednesday, August 15th

This Feast is a Holy Day of Obligation

in the Church this year.

Mass Schedule is as follows:

Tuesday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 & 9 AM & 6:30 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.

ST. PATRICK

PLAYERS

NEED YOUR

SUPPORT!

The community enthusiasm and sup-

port for the Last Supper Tableau held this
past Lenten season has given birth to a
new play 'The Christmas Offering' to be
presented in December.

This production will include an excit-

ing combination of drama, music and
dance which will be a new experience for
St. Patrick Parish.

If you are a patron of the arts and

share St. Patrick Players vision of having
different age groups work together,
please call Paul Friederich at 727-581-
2168 with your donation. Whether large or
small, your donation will be used to up-
grade our lighting and sound capabilities
which will provide the best audience ex-
perience.

VOCATION VIEW

VOCATION VIEW:

August 12, 2007

Sunday in Ordinary Time C

Be alert to God's presence even in the

least expected times, places and events.

You will be ready to respond

to God's call. (Luke 12:32-48)

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 (CR)

(ph. 587-7961)

Every Wednesday

Adult Bible Study: The Gospel of Luke
Sr. Kathleen

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CR)

Wednesday, August 15th

The Great Bible Adventure
Sr. Kathleen

Tuesday evenings at 7 PM

The Adventure begins again in the Fall. Keep an
eye on this space for future dates!

RCIA: Are you interested

in the Catholic faith?

RCIA Inquiry classes continue August
9th. We invite you to learn what the

Church teaches and be introduced to some of our parish
members. These sessions are also opportunities for you,
and others that you may wish to invite, to ask those
difficult questions about the Church. These gatherings
are open to people who are not baptized, 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/or Eucharist. 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 10 AM - 11:30 AM (CR)

Friday mornings

Resumes in September. Have a blessed and

safe summer!

Mr. & Mrs.

Joseph &

Julie Blum

DRE, ext. 320

Have you seen our Web page? It is filled with lots of information and photographs.

Visit our St. Patrick Parish website www.stpatrick-largo.org today!

Going Deeper With Your Faith

Adult Education and Faith Formation

Religious

Ed.

ibrary / Book Club
News: Follow the

signs to the library in
McCall Hall and be
pleasantly

surprised!

Stay to read, or sign out books,
tapes, music CDs and periodicals.
Our monthly book club is reading
Ann Rice's "Christ the Lord out of
Egypt." We will discuss it
at noon with sandwiches
in hand on the 16th of
August.

Call Florence at

595-3254 or René at 584-
3775 for more information.

PASTOR'S CLASS with Fr. Pecchie

7:00 PM - 9 PM (CR)

Monday, August 13th

Join us this week as we continue to

examine our Holy Father's encyclical,
Sacramentum Caritatis.

unday School is starting up on Sept. 9th for kindergarten through 8th grade. There
will be open registration after all the morning Masses on the next two Sundays,

August 19th and 26th for students who have not yet registered and for those children
seeking the sacraments of Confession, Communion and Confirmation this year. If you
have any questions call Joseph or Julie Blum.

Catechists Needed!

Children's Liturgy of the Word
program is in need of volunteers
who will be willing to lead the
dismissal of 4, 5, and 6 year olds
during the 9 o'clock mass to hear
the word of God at their own level.
We will have to cancel this program
if we do not get more help.

We also need aids
a n d

s u b s t i t u t e

catechists for our
Sunday School ERE
program. Call Joe

or Julie if you can help.

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Principal:

Sr. Veronica

Visceglia,

SSND

Jr. High Youth Ministers:

Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Sue Tassinari, ext. 322

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St. Patrick Catholic Youth

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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

SCHOOL RE-OPENS:

Monday, August 20

Noon Dismissal (with Extended Care until 6 PM)

Tuesday, August 21

Noon Dismissal (with Extended Care until 6 PM)

Wednesday, August 22

Full Day of School

Back to School - High School Youth Gathering

Sunday, August 19th

6:30 PM in Msgr. McCall Hall

All teens entering or in High School are welcome! Join us!

Gracie's Big Splash

Please join us for a very special event for Gracie Purdy, a 5 year old girl who was
planning on attending Kindergarten at St. Cecelia's School and is very ill.

In addition to your prayers, we want you and your family to get wet and wild at

the Dimmitt Community Center on Sunday, August 12

, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Join

us for all sorts of water slides, games and activities, along with great fellowship. Donation for entry is
$10.00 per person. Food and beverages will be available. All proceeds will be donated to the Gracie Purdy
Assistance Account. For questions, please call Kathy Helmus at 423-2612 or Karla Rettstatt at 424-7047.

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
information, please call the
school at (727) 581- 4865.

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE:

The School Mass and Open
House for the new school year will
be Sunday, August 19 at 2 PM.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergar-
ten Orientation and Open House
for Grades 1-8 will be held after
Mass in the classrooms. Immedi-

ately following these events, the PTO will host a Pot
Luck Reception for all new and returning families in
the Msgr. McCall Parish Center. Join us for these
great events!

We wish to thank Fr. Pecchie for this opportunity. We are excited to work with the
youth group and we look forward to a great year. Our welcome back celebration is
Sunday, August 19th right after the 5:30 PM Mass in Msgr. McCall Hall.

~ The O'Shea's

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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Am I waiting for the "right" time to become a good steward? Do I plan to share my

time and talents "later?" Today's Gospel warns those who are procrastinating about

stewardship to be prepared - "at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will

come." See Luke 12:34

TEWARDSHIP

: T

IME

, T

ALENT

, T

REASURE

Thank you for your

generous support

for our parish!

God bless you!

Your generosity helps support our

parish operating expenses and our

ministries each week, so that we may

serve you, our parishioners, better!

August 5, 2007

$ 11,865.59 (360 Envelopes)

Children's Envelopes

$ 6.00 (4 Envelopes)

Helping Hands

$ 416.00

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

by joining Fr.

Pecchie on a special tour of IRELAND

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. SAVE when you register with a deposit of $250.

SAVE when you register with a deposit of $250.

SAVE when you register with a deposit of $250. Please

contact Margie Feuser, pilgrimage coordinator, for more information at 1-800-644-4659.

328 families in our parish have made a gift or pledge to the 2007 An-
nual Pastoral Appeal. Our parish goal is to have 100% participation.
Please prayerfully consider supporting the Annual Pastoral Appeal with
a pledge or one-time gift. Convenient ten-month payment plans are
available. The ministries, activities and programs serve people through-
out the Diocese and in our parish.

Thank you to all who have participated in this year's Annual Pastoral Appeal.

2007 APA

Assessment $117,247.00

- Pledged

$85,986.44

Balance

$ 31,260.56

"A CHRISTMAS OFFERING" - A MUSICAL PLAY!

Our musical Christmas play is on its way and we are still
looking for more singers. For more information, call
Paulette King at 584-2318, ext. 316.

The drama auditions

and rehearsals for this Christmas production will begin in
September. The play will be under the direction of Betty
Archer who gave us a moving experience with "The Last
Supper" on Palm Sunday night. For more info, contact
Paulette King or Sr. Kathleen Luger, and consider getting
involved in our celebration!

DANCE AUDITIONS

We are looking for people
who LOVE TO DANCE and
would like to be a part of the
Christmas play. You must be
9 years of age or older. If in-
terested, please contact Sue
Tassinari at 585-5546 for
more details.

Mission of St. Patrick

We would highly appreciate any donation in terms of new/used school uniforms and other
school supplies for families who cannot afford for their school age children. Donations can
be brought to the Religious Education Office in the Msgr. McCall Hall. For more detailed
information, please contact Sr. Rosamunda at 584-2318, ext. 321.

K of C Pancake Breakfast

50/50 Winner - August 5, 2007

Ticket # 2320831

Pat Condon - $23.00

Mass Intentions & Schedule of Events - Page 7

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

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

Sat.

4:30 PM

Sun.

8:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM

Mon.

8:00 AM

Tue.

8:00 AM
4:30 PM

Wed.

7:30 AM

9:00 AM
6:30 PM

Thu.

8:00 AM

Fri.

8:00 AM

Sat.

8:00 AM
4:30 PM

Sun.

8:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:30 PM

August 11, 2007
Joseph Brogataj

August 12, 2007
Tom Brophy
Maria Rey (Living)
St. Patrick Parish

August 13, 2007
Rose Marie Ponzo

August 14, 2007
Rita Roza
Joseph Bogataj

August 15, 2007
Living & Deceased members of the

Dilaberto family

Brother Joachim Joseph (Living)
Stanley Wondolowski

August 16, 2007
Josephine Harden

August 17, 2007
Gertrude Stang

August 18, 2007
Rose Friday
St. Patrick Parish

August 19, 2007
Paul Beckerich
Vivianne Siretouze
Frank Maltese

Pray for our Military

Pvt. Rose Barton, US Army, Missouri
Staff Sgt. William J. Condon, US Army, New York
Second Lt. Tara Dawe, 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, US Air Force
Lt. Jr. William J. Howey, III, USN, Connecticut
Sgt. Anthony Jordan, US Army Calvary, Iraq
Staff Sgt. Kevin Kinkade, US 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, Iraq
Airman Theresa Newbill, US Air Force, Texas
Sgt. Scott Platzer, US Army, South America
Pvt. Chris Reed, USMC, Iraq
Major Kristin Streukens, US Air Force
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, Maryland
Staff Sgt. Shawn Weismiller, USAF, Iraq

Please pray for the members of our St.
Patrick Parish family and friends who
have died recently, especially:

John Hunt, Mark Presy

and Charles Lubniewski

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let
perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in
peace. May their souls and the souls of all the
faithful departed rest in peace.

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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!

Sun.

12:00 PM

7:00 PM
7:30 PM

Mon.

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

Tue.

4:30 PM

5:00 PM

Wed.

6:45 AM

7:30 AM

8:30 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM
10:00 AM

3:00 PM
6:00 PM

6:30 PM

Thu.

8:30 AM

12:00 PM

7:00 PM

Fri.

8:30 AM

7:30 PM

Sat.

3:30 PM
5:30 PM

08/12/07
PTO Uniform Sale (Café.)
Junior High Youth Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

08/13/07
Pastor's Class (CR)
Foundations of Personal Prayer Mtg. (Lib)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)

08/14/07
Vigil Mass - Feast of Assumption (CH)
Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)

08/15/07 - FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
Men's Bible Study (CR)
Holy Day Mass - Feast of the Assumption (CH)
Teacher in Service Day (School)
Holy Day Mass - Feast of the Assumption (CH)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Adult Bible Study (CR)
Weight Watchers Meeting (CR)
Benediction (CH)
Holy Day Mass - Feast of the Assumption (CH)

08/16/07
Teacher in Service Day (School)
St. Patrick Book Club (Lib)
PTO Fun Fair Meeting (MC)

08/17/07
Teacher in Service Day (School)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

08/18/07
Confessions (CH)
Confessions (CH)

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Diocesan Announcements

St. Bernard Preparatory School

St. Bernard Preparatory
School is a Catholic co-
ed boarding high school
for students in grades 9
through

and

located

Cullman,

Alabama. Freshmen
and transfer students
are being accepted for

the 2007-08 academic year. The school offers a
college preparatory curriculum in a small class
setting. For information contact: Admissions
Office, 1600 St. Bernard Dr. SE, Cullman, AL
3 5 0 5 5

o r

1 - 8 0 0 - 7 2 2 - 0 9 9 9

o r

www.stbernardprep.com.

TRIP TO EWTN

(Eternal Word Television Network)

October 1 - 4, 2007

Join us for a Spiritual /
educational

pilgrim-

age to the Shrine of
the Blessed Sacra-
ment in Hanceville,
Alabama The trip includes a visit
to the Shrine, a tour of EWTN as

well as being a guest on an EWTN
live program. Lodging will be at
St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman.
The cost is $335. If you are inter-
ested contact Ann Marie at 847-
9060, or Sr. Kathleen at 584-
2318 ext. 321.

Come pray with us!

St. Stephen of Hungary

St. Stephen of Hungary (969-1038)

Feast Day: August 16

St. Stephen is a Hungarian national
hero as well as a saint. He
est ablished Hung ary as an
independent nation and was
crowned its first king on Christmas

Day, 1000. He actively sought to Christianize his
country by inviting the French Benedictines to help him
evangelize and by building numerous churches and
monasteries. Because of these efforts to spread the
faith, the pope gave him the title of "Apostolic King," and
he was respected as a just, peaceful, and pious ruler to
whom even the poor had ready access. In a letter to his
son, he describes the necessity for good stewardship of
the Church. Describing the Church in Hungary as
"young and newly planted," he said that it required
"more prudent and trustworthy guardians lest a benefit
which the divine mercy bestowed on us undeservedly
should be destroyed and annihilated through your
idleness, indolence, or neglect." Although St. Stephen
was speaking specifically about the Church, the same
good advice applies to all the gifts we have received
from God. All have been freely given and must be used
wisely and responsibly.

St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe

St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe (1894-1941)

Feast Day: August 14

If good stewardship is defined by the
willingness to surrender all we have
and are to the Lord from whom it all
came and to whom it all rightly
belongs, St. Maximilian Kolbe was an
exemplary steward. A Polish priest,
devoted to Mary Immaculate, he was
arrested by the Nazis during World
War II and taken to the death camp at Auschwitz. One
day, after the escape of a prisoner, the prison guards
chose ten men to die in retribution. Knowing that one of
the men selected had a wife and children, St. Maximilian
offered to take his place. "No one has greater love than
this, to lay down one's life for one's friends," Jesus said,
and by his selfless offer to take the place of that
condemned man, St. Maximilian Kolbe demonstrated
that love. Most of us will never be asked to make so
great a sacrifice. Nevertheless, this feast day prompts
us to ask ourselves, "Of God's gifts to me of life and
time, of abilities and material goods, which would I be
willing to sacrifice for the love of God and others?"

Come, pray with me!

Please consider spending even one hour each Wednesday to be with

Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration, beginning after the 9 AM Mass and concluding with
Benediction at 6 PM this week. Please sign up at the Church entrance. Wednesdays in our
Diocese have been designated as a day to pray for holy vocations to the priesthood.

Eucharistic Adoration

every Wednesday

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volunteers. Mornings and nights
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