December 16, 2007

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)

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily Masses................................................... 8:00 AM

Wednesdays with School in Session ........ 9:00 AM

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

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.

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.

Third Sunday of Advent

December 16, 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

AUDETE

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Lord God, may we, your people,

who look forward to the birthday of Christ,

experience the joy of salvation

and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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.

My Dear Friends in Christ,

Rejoice! It is the third Sunday of Advent and we rejoice. We light our
Rose candle and the priest wears Rose colored vestments.

Traditionally, it is called Gaudete Sunday from the entrance antiphon in the
Tridentine Mass. Our joy is far more profound than the superficial happiness of
contrived Christmas emotions. We rejoice because the light of truth has
destroyed the darkness of sin. We rejoice because we have been drawn by the
truth. We rejoice because Jesus Christ is the truth. He embodies the truth. He is
the truth. And He and the truth are, as the Letter to the Hebrews states, "The
same, yesterday, today and forever."

I hope that you all were able to get out and see The Christmas Offering this past Friday
or Saturday. The St. Patrick Players did a great job! I cannot wait to see what they are
going to do next. It was a wonderful way to get into the true meaning of Christmas.
Our time of preparation is running out. How have we been doing in preparing our
hearts and making room for Him in the Inn of our Soul? Rejoice the Lord is near!
Repent and believe the Good News!

Have you given any thought to what you are giving to Jesus this Christmas? It is the Christmas collection
that helps us get through the leaner months of the summer. So I would ask
that you be generous to the Lord this Christmas. I thank you all for your
continued support of our parish. I know you will be generous and remember
the Lord cannot be outdone in generosity.

Praised be Jesus Christ!

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE

Please join us in celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation

on Tuesday, December 18th

beginning at 7:00 PM in the Church.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is truly a symbol of Christ's
presence in the Church. It is a way we put our lives back together
with God, Family, Church and one another. It is a way we recharge
our lives; a unity with God. It is a wonderful way to prepare
ourselves for the coming of our Savior. Please join us as we will
share an examination of conscience and welcome visiting priests
from around the area to help us share in God's mercy and love.
This is the best opportunity to go to Confession before Christmas.

Regular Confession times at St. Patrick: .................................. Saturdays at 3:30 PM and at 5:30 PM

Reconciliation Services / Confessions at neighboring parishes:

St. Cecelia Church, 820 Jasmine Way, Clearwater.................... Monday, December 17 at 10 AM and 7 PM
St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1955 S. Belcher Rd, Largo........... Monday-Friday (daily) 10 AM - 10:50 AM

First Reading -- You will be given this sign:

The virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and
shall name him Emmanuel (Isaiah 7:10-14).

Psalm -- Let the Lord enter; he is the king of

glory (Psalm 24).

Second Reading -- God has called us to

belong to Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1-7).

Gospel -- The son born of Mary shall be

called Jesus, for he will save his people from
their sins. He shall be Emmanuel, which
means "God is with us" (Matthew 1:18-24).

Am I aware how faithful God is?

He is always "with us" and "for us".

He helps us in our pain and struggles.

Thank you, Lord, for your coming!

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

A SEASON OF HOPE

Today we can bask in the imagery that the Mass readings offer

us. In particular, Isaiah's vision of a parched land that blooms with
abundant flowers holds a message for each of us. Too often we are
just like that parched land. We can allow ourselves to become
absorbed in the waves of consumerism that grip so many. We look
for fulfillment in the things that money can buy. Unfortunately, this
leaves us like parched land, thirsting for something that money can't
buy. This holy season has much to offer to quench our thirsts. In a

word, this season offers hope.
We are told that those who are
ransomed by God will know joy
and gladness. For them, sorrow
and mourning will be no more.
Let us place our hope in these
promises.

Readings Ahead: December 23, 2007

Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Tuesday, December 25th

Christmas Day

9:00 AM Christmas Day Mass
11:00 AM Christmas Day Mass (Adult Choir)

Monday, December 24th

Christmas Eve

4:30 PM Vigil Mass
12:00 AM Christmas Midnight Mass*

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO 6:30 PM Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve and NO 7:30 AM & 5:30 PM MASS

on Christmas Day. *20 minutes prior to the Midnight Mass, the Choirs will sing Christmas carols.

FROM THE MISSION OF ST. PATRICK:

A word of Appreciation and Gratitude to

all who have positively responded to my

request for furniture and house appli-

ances to help our neighbors in Rainbow

Village.

May the good Lord bless and reward you

abundantly for your invaluable generosity

to the needy during this Christmas sea-

son and throughout the coming year 2008.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

~ Sr. Rosamunda.

ST. PATRICK CHURCH
REMEMBRANCE TREE

The Remembrance Tree will be set up in
the Church this weekend. If you still have your
angel from last year, please bring it from
home to place on our tree this year. For

those who have died recently, white angel and dove
ornaments will be available for you to write
down the name(s) of your deceased loved
one(s). Hang the ornament on the tree in
Church, where it will be a special
remembrance. Then, after Christmas Mass,
take your ornament home for your own tree.
The ornaments were donated by Moss
Feaster Funeral Home (Serenity Gardens).

THANK YOU to all who have sponsored a child from THE GIVING TREE. Please ensure that
gifts for the children are returned to the School Cafeteria this weekend,
December 15 & 16 so that they will be ready for sorting and distribution
on Monday, December 17th. Thank You for generous giving! May God
continue to bless you and your family during this Advent season!

ELEBRATING

YEARS

ARISH

EWS

All for the Greater Honor & Glory of God

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The Great Bible Adventure Study
Sr. Kathleen

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday, December 18th

Join us on this adventure with Jeff Cavins as we journey

through the Bible.

Adult Bible Study: The Gospel of Luke
Sr. Kathleen

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

Wednesday, December 19th

Beginning Jan. 2

, we are offering "Adventures in Matthew - the

King and His Kingdom" with Jeff Cavins. This liturgical year we
are in Cycle A where we focus on the Gospel of Matthew. This
course is a great opportunity to gain a deeper insight into this
Gospel, and will show you how Jesus built on the foundation
laid in the Old Testament to inaugurate the Kingdom of Heaven
on earth. Cost: $25. To register, contact Sr. Kathleen, ext. 321.

RCIA:

The following candidates celebrated
the Rite of Acceptance: Christina
Burrell, Dian Mills, and Evelyn
Oueeraogo.

These candidates celebrated the Rite of
Welcome: Essa Arkanglo, Richard Eckley, David
Fechter, Wilson Greene, Lori Kinstle, Jennifer
Ross and Felicia Saywon.

Please continue to pray for our catechumens and
candidates as they now enter into a period of
deeper formation in the RCIA process.

For more

info, 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 9 AM - 10:30 AM (CR)

Friday, December 21st

Join us as we share our faith each Friday.

Mr. & Mrs.

Joseph &

Julie Blum

DRE, ext. 320

Going Deeper With Your Faith

Adult Education and Faith Formation

Religious

Ed.

PASTOR'S CLASS with

Fr. Pecchie

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Monday evenings - will continue
in January. Keep an eye out for the next class.

FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL PRAYER:

We meet every Monday at 7 PM in Msgr. McCall

Library (first room on right).

Have you seen our Web page? Check out

what's new and what you missed!

Visit www.stpatrick-largo.org today!

CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES:

Be working on finding a sponsor, choosing a

confirmation name, and starting your service hours. Our next meeting is on
January 15th at 7 PM in the Parish Center Conference Room. Please bring your
sponsor and have them turn in their sponsor form by this night.

First Confession Notes:

Mark your calendars! Our next
meeting is the First Confession

Retreat on January 12th. The retreat
is for both parents and children. Please
be in Msgr. McCall Hall at 9 AM. The
retreat will last until 12 noon.

Sunday School News

Come and check out
our children's bulletin
board in the Msgr.
McCall Hall. The middle
school has created a

Jesse Tree decorated with
ornaments depicting the bible
stories that lead up to the Birth of
Christ.

"There shall come forth a shoot from

the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall

grow out of its roots."

Isaiah 11:1

Attention ERE studens!

Important dates to remember:

12/23 - No Class: Christmas

12/30 - No Class: New Years

1/5 - Class Resumes

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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

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

IND

, O

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PIRIT

ENIOR

OUTH

ROUP

"By This Sign, You Will Conquer"

H.S. Youth Ministers:

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

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

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!

MID-TERM EXAMS: Mid-Term Exams will be administered for Grades 7 & 8 on December 17,18 & 19, 2007.

CALENDAR

December 21, 2007 ......... NOON DISMISSAL

December 22 January 6, 2008

CHRISTMAS BREAK

January 7, 2008............. CLASSES RESUME

OPEN HOUSE

PRE-K and KINDERGARTEN

JANUARY 10, 2008

8:30 AM 10:30 AM

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SPELLING BEE

Congratulations to Jessica Bautista

who has moved to the third level of the contest.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS FOR THE FIRST TRIMESTER

We are happy to congratulate the following students:

Grade 3

Noah Ignacio, Riley Robinson, Jessica White

Grade 4

Amanda Helfand, Alexa Ignacio, Denis Tarcza

Grade 5

Hannah Gundle, Kaitlyn Russo, Isabel Wasilewski

Grade 6

Alexandra Hipp, Randle Ignacio, Tyler Kolota, Suzanne O'Connor.

Grade 7

Jessica Bautista, Casey Burda, Joseph Freitas, Christopher Griffin

To be eligible a student must maintain a 93 or above average and a grade of Satisfactory in all subjects in-
cluding conduct, effort and behavior. The awards were presented at the weekly School Liturgy at 9:00 AM,
Wednesday, December 12, 2007.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Magic of Christmas will come alive at the
St. Patrick Catholic School Annual Christmas
Concert. Yes, the stars will be shining on
Wednesday, December 19th at 7 PM at Clearwater
Central Catholic High School. All are welcome!

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Third Sunday of Advent

Each of us has his or her own role to play in the coming of the kingdom

of God. John the Baptist was called to be the herald of the Messiah,

preparing the way of the Lord. To what is the Lord calling me?

TEWARDSHIP

: T

IME

, T

ALENT

, T

REASURE

THANK YOU

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!

Immaculate Conception

$ 3,525.00 (233 Envelopes)

December 9, 2007

$ 12,501.50 (412 Envelopes)

Building and Maintenance

$ 1,797.00 (106 Envelopes)

Children's Envelopes

$ 2.00

(2 Envelopes)

Helping Hands

$ 313.00

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

joining Fr. Pecchie on a special tour of IRELAND

IRELAND

September 15-25, 2008. Journey with us as we travel in

the footsteps of St. Patrick, and see his impact upon Irish

faith and culture. Educational Opportunities Tours presents

an exciting and educational 11-day experience for

approximately $2698*. Cost includes

roundtrip airfare from New York, first

class hotels, traditional Irish breakfast

and Dinner daily, guided sightseeing

via deluxe motor coaches and entrance

fees. Please contact Margie Feuser,

pilgrimage coordinator, for more

information at 1-800-644-4659.

Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday

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 School Mass and concluding with
Benediction at 6:45 PM. Please sign up at the Church entrance. Wednesdays in our Diocese
have been designated as a day to pray for holy vocations.

St. Patrick Jubilee CDs:

Our adult, children and bell choirs have
recorded a CD to commemorate our Jubilee
year. It includes some of your favorite hymns
like: Here I Am Lord, Seek Ye First, Panis
Angelicus and many others. Also our
musicians are featured including an Aria from
Sr. Kathleen Luger. It is a wonderful CD to
offer to your friends and family especially at
this time of the year. The cost is $15 and the
CDs are available after each Mass and also
at the gift shop and parish office. The music
ministry wants to thank you for this
opportunity to serve you. God bless you all.

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast 50/50 Winners

(November 2007): Ticket # 932394

(December 2007): Ticket # 932485

ome, Prepare Him a Home!

Do YOU enjoy decorating your own house for Christmas? Why not help decorate God's House ...
here at St. Patrick? We need Christmas Angels --helpers who will put up the lights, the wreaths
and the Nativity scene. Will you help? Decorating begins this week with extra help needed on Saturday,
December 22nd after the 8 AM Mass and Novena. Please phone the parish office if you would like to help.

"50 IS THE NUMBER"

The Jubilee Committee requests that if you are turning "50" in 2008 or you are celebrating 50 wonderful

years of marriage, please contact Ginny @ 403-3980 to be added to the list. Thank you!

If you have the winning ticket,

please contact the parish office.

Mass Intentions & Schedule of Events - Page 7

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

December 15, 2007
Deceased members - Parhalo Family

December 16, 2007
Emma DeClercq
Michael McHarg
St. Patrick Parishioners
Cherylene Marie Henry

December 17, 2007
Dick and Alice Klimpel

December 18, 2007
Dorothy Susanno

December 19, 2007
Lillian Rothers
Dorothy Brady (Living)

December 20, 2007
Irene Filippazzo

December 21, 2007
Josephine Harden

December 22, 2007
Saturnino Foronda
Draksler & Zorowski Families

December 23, 2007
Tom Brophy
Virginia Mae Maule
Francis Nelson Blondin
St. Patrick Parishioners

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
Pvt. Brendan Gaines, USMC, South Carolina
Sgt. Jason A. George, US Army, Kentucky
Sgt. Jorge Granados, USMC, Florida
Sgt. Joshua Harmon, Kentucky
Staff Sgt. Matthew Hicks, U.S. Army, Missouri
Airman Ryan Hines, US Air Force
Lt. Jr. William J. Howey, III, US Navy, Connecticut
Sgt. Anthony Jordan, US Army Calvary, Iraq
Lance Corporal Nick Krege, USMC, Iraq
Specialist Daniel McCarley, US Army, Florida
Airman 1st Class Kevin McCarley, USAF, Germany
Ensign Christopher McDowell, US Navy, Iraq
Airman Theresa Newbill, US Air Force, England
Sgt. Scott Platzer, US Army, South America
A. B. Michael Pourteau, USAF, Texas
Pvt. Chris Reed, USMC, Iraq
Major Kristin Streukens, US Air Force
Major Scott Trapman, US Army, Washington
Staff Sgt. Saturnino Vilano, Jr., US Army, Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Shawn Weismiller, US Air Force, Iraq

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Sun.

10:30 AM
11:30 AM

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

Mon.

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

Tue.

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

Wed.

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

Thu.

8:00 AM
9:00 AM

12 noon

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

Fri.

9:00 AM

12 noon

7:30 PM

Sat.

3:30 PM
5:30 PM

12/16/07
NO Coffee and Donuts this weekend
ERE: Religious Ed. for Children (School)
RCIA: Breaking Open the Word (CR)
Senior Youth Group Meeting (PC)
Junior Youth Group Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

12/17/07
Foundations of Personal Prayer Mtg. (Lib)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Pack Mtg. (Café)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)

12/18/07
Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)
GriefShare Meeting (Lib)
Great Adventure Bible Study (CR)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Café.)
Advent Penance Service (CH)

12/19/07
School Mass (CH)
Adult Bible Study (CR)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Prayer for Priests (CH)
Weight Watchers Meeting (CR)
Benediction (CH)
Charismatic Prayer Group Mass (CR)
School Christmas Program (off property)

12/20/07
Small Christian Community Meeting (Lib)
Legion of Mary Meeting (CR)
St. Patrick Library Book Club (Lib)
Children's Choir Practice (OLM)
Adult Choir Practice (OLM)
RCIA Class (MC)

12/21/07
Faith Sharing Group (CR)
Christmas Holidays - Early Dismissal (School)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

12/22/07
Confessions (CH)
Confessions (CH)

Sat.

4:30 PM

Sun.

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

Mon.

8:00 AM

Tue.

8:00 AM

Wed.

8:00 AM
9:00 AM

Thu.

8:00 AM

Fri.

8:00 AM

Sat.

8:00 AM
4:30 PM

Sun.

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

Please pray for the members of our

St. Patrick Parish family and friends

who have died recently, especially:

Eleanore Stefanski

Tammie Hamaoui

Lillian Harter

Dorothy Matthews

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

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Diocesan Announcements

Peter Canisius

Peter Canisius (1521-1597)

priest & doctor

Feast Day: December 21

Trip to Ave Maria: Join Fr. Pecchie and other
parishioners on a trip to Ave Maria! On
Wednesday, January 16th, there will be an all
day Pilgrimage to Ave Maria in Naples. The trip
includes a tour of Ave Maria University, a Mass
and a Holy Hour at the new shrine. The cost is
$60 and includes bus transportation and three
meals. For info, call Sr. Kathleen at ext. 321.

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

LATE NITE CATECHISM

Saturday, January 5 at 7:30 PM

The Conmy Center at Our Lady of Lourdes

Late Nite Catechism is an uproarious piece of theater
that takes audience members back - sometimes nos-
talgically, sometimes fearfully - to the children they
once were. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult
catechism class to a roomful of "students" (the audi-
ence). Over the course of the play, Sister goes from
benevolent instructor, rewarding the "students" for cor-
rect answers with souvenirs, to authoritative drill ser-
geant. Audiences love her and it's a lesson you won't
soon forget! Tickets are on sale. General seating $35
doors opening at 7 pm - Saintly Seating with wine &
cheese $50 doors opening at 6 pm. Box office hours 9
am - 5 pm weekdays the parish office and 8 am - 1 pm
Sundays at the Conmy Center. For your convenience
we are able to accept credit cards over the phone or in
person. Any questions, please call 733-3606 x 270.

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Join Fr. Gary Dowsey
of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Dunedin for a Spiritual
Journey you will not forget: June 10-17, 2008. The
price starts at $2,059. Call Goldmark World Travel at
their toll free number (866) 391-7872 for more informa-
tion or to makek your reservations, or call Our Lady of
Lourdes Parish Office at 733-3606 to receive a packet
of information.

CREATED AND REDEEMED SEMINAR

Friday, January 18, 2008

7 - 9:30 PM

Saturday, January 19

8 AM Mass, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Clearwater Central Catholic High School

2750 Haines Bayshore Road, Clearwater, FL 33760

Pre-registration (by January 1st) $20

Registration (after January 1st) $25

Why were we created male and female? Where do we come
from and why? What is the meaning of life? How do we ex-
perience it? In the words of Pope John Paul II, "if we live
according to the meaning of our sexuality, we fulfill the very
meaning of our being and existence." Many people think
they understand what the church teaches about the body
and the relationship between man and woman. However,
the deeper reasons the WHY of these teachings are NOT
well understood. The human body is meant to be a sign of
God's own life and love in the world. Join Christopher West
for a thought provoking presentation that will enrich your un-
derstanding of human sexuality and the spiritual power it
contains. Visit

www.ChristopherWest.com

to preview materi-

als. For more information, contact Nanci-Beth Rollman at
531-7721 ext. 122. Space is limited!

The Charismatic Prayer Group at St. Patrick's
has selected a name; henceforth we are: "The
Hearts of Jesus and Mary Prayer Community
at St. Patrick." If you have experienced "Life in
the Spirit" or have a hunger for a personal
relationship with Jesus or just need to pray, we
invite you to join us. We meet every Wednesday
at 7 pm and celebrate Mass on the third

Wednesday of the month. We
praise God in song, learn from
the scriptures and pray for
each other. For info call
Bobbie 584-0503 or Margie
559-7449.

Sometimes called the "second
apostle of Germany" (the first being
St. Boniface), St. Peter Canisius was
a Jesuit scholar who preached and
wrote in defense of the faith during
the Catholic Counter Reformation.
He began his career as a teacher in
Sicily and then was sent to Germany where he eventually
became Provincial of his order. He also founded a number of
colleges and seminaries and wrote a very popular catechism
that was translated into nine languages. His expertise in
Scripture and early Church history, his facility with words,
and his natural diplomacy were just the combination of gifts
the Church needed in the years following the Protestant
Reformation, and this steward saint used them tirelessly to
renew the Church. Asked if he felt overworked, St. Peter
Canisius answered, "If you have too much to do, with God's
help you will find time to do it all." That sounds very much
like St. Paul's reassurance that "... the one who began a good
work in you will continue to complete it until the day of
Christ Jesus" (Phil.1:6). We need only offer our gifts in love
and trust.

We, the community of

St. Patrick Church

would like to invite you
to worship God with us

in the Holy Sacrifice

of the Mass!

Join us in prayer!

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Daily Mass (Monday - Saturday)

8:00 AM

Wednesdays at 9 AM (

when School is in session)

Saturday Vigil Mass

4:30 PM

Sunday Masses

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

11:00 AM

5:30 PM

aint Patrick Catholic Church
2121 - 16th Avenue SW

Largo, Florida 33770

In the missionary spirit of our patron saint, and under the

protection of

Mary, the Mother of the Church

, we desire to

evangelize and spread the

Good News of Jesus Christ

3rd Week of Advent

3rd Week of Advent ---- "Gaudete" Sunday: "CANDLE OF JOY"

"Gaudete" Sunday: "CANDLE OF JOY"

Dear Lord, we feel the excitement building as we anticipate Christmas Day.

We need help, though, remembering the true reason for our joy the birth of Jesus.

May our joy reflect him every day. Amen.