January 6, 2008

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 Session9:00 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.

The Epiphany of our Lord

January 6, 2008 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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THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD

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,

The Feast of the Epiphany

Merry Christmas!

By longstanding sacred tradition, Christians celebrate Christmas as a season

with the twelve days between Christmas and the Epiphany as one long "Christmas
day." The season ends with the Baptism of the Lord. Christmas celebrations with
friends and family, decorations, and all of the other means of rejoicing, should
continue throughout the season. We can never rejoice in the Lord's birth too
much. As Christians, we will very often find ourselves living in contradiction to the styles and preferences of the
present age. We should get very much used to the fact that we will face conflict among friends, and even at times
within families, as we seek, more generously and more regularly, to live out and celebrate the mysteries of our
redemption in Christ Jesus.

"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon

you." (Is 60:1) Isaiah the prophet describes the glory of Jesus Christ, who is "full of grace
and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father" (Jn 1:14), our
Messiah. The prophet also foretells the reality of those first three wise men, who represent
the kings and the peoples of the whole earth, all of whom are called to realize their full
dignity as sons and daughters of God in worship and praise of him for his glory and
goodness. "Above you the Lord now rises and above you his glory appears. The nations
come to your light and kings to your dawning brightness." (Is 60:2-3) You and I, and all of
mankind must, like the shepherds, the magi, St. John and the disciples, come before the Lord

in his humble birth at Christmas, and worship him with all of our hearts, minds, souls and strength.

You and I will be seen as acceptable and pleasing to God to the extent that, in Christ, we grow in

our praise and worship of him, generously, with our whole being. How do we praise and worship
God? Christ is our model and our means. Christ has set down through example and precept the ways
in which we live the Christian life.

The ancient "way" of Christian life is repentance and belief in the Gospel, practically and

profoundly realized in the sacramental life. The sacraments are the "Epiphany" or manifestation of
the Lord for every human being. In the sacraments the whole "glory" of Christ "shines out" so that
all nations may fall down in praise before the Lord. Christians, from the first foundation of the
Church, have met and known Christ through the words of forgiveness in Confession: "Go, your sins are forgiven
you." And from the beginning, as we do today, Christians have met Christ in the gift of His body and blood in the
Eucharist, and have fallen down in worship of Him, our God. "This is my body...this is my blood." This is the

greatest of all the sacraments, the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Let us be ever more generous in our expressions of reverential worship of the Lord.

Do we approach Christ at communion with all the reverence, love and
worship due to God? Do we observe appropriate silence in Church so
that a spirit of prayer may be fostered? Are we distracted, or a source
of distraction for others, during Mass? Do we observe the proper
postures and practices of the liturgy? Do we chew gum in Church? Do
we observe the hour-long fast prior to receiving Communion?

We prepare for the joy of heaven, where we will live as the

praise of God's glory forever and ever, by the way we approach the
Lord as he manifests himself in the "Epiphany" which is every Mass.

Praised be Jesus Christ!

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

Jesus is conceived by the Holy Spirit in the Virgin Mary's womb because he is the New Adam, who

inaugurates the new creation: `The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from
heaven.' (1 Cor 15:45, 47) From his conception, Christ's humanity is filled with the Holy Spirit, for God
`gives him the Spirit without measure.' (Jn 3:34) From `his fullness' as the head of redeemed humanity `we
have all received, grace upon grace.' (Jn 1:16) (Catechism of the Catholic Church, CCC 504)

First Reading -- Isaiah speaks of the Servant

whom the L

ORD

upholds; he shall bring forth

justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7).

Psalm -- The Lord will bless his people with

peace (Psalm 29).

Second Reading -- Jesus was anointed by

God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing
and doing good (Acts 10:34-38).

Gospel -- A voice comes from heaven

proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with
whom God is well pleased (Matthew 3:13-17).

Am I choosing a new direction for my life?

Is my baptismal commitment being fulfilled?

What am I doing to please God?

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM

The unfolding of the story of the Incarnation continues

today as the Church celebrates the Epiphany. The tale of the
magi from the East is one of the most fascinating in all of
scripture. It has much to teach us about what we can come to
expect, even in circumstances and places that may seem
insignificant or small. Bethlehem was a tiny town, what we
might refer to today as a town without even one stop light. Yet it

is over this seemingly insignificant place that
the guiding star stops in its own search for the
place where the Savior would be born. Too
often we fail to recognize the fact that the star
of Bethlehem comes to rest in our everyday
lives, where we can experience God's
presence, manifested in ever new ways.
Epiphany calls us to shake off our stupor and
recognize the One who comes to save us.

Readings: January 13, 2008

The Baptism of the Lord

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ELEBRATING

YEARS

ARISH

EWS

From your Parish Vocation Enrichment Team:

As we look forward to Vocations Awareness Week next week,
please consider signing up to take home our Parish Vocations
Chalice. Select one of our seminarian prayer cards, and pray for
him every day. Priests and Religious are in short supply ... pray
that men and women willingly chose to serve the Lord!

CATHEDRAL MASS OF THANKSGIVING

Bishop Robert Lynch will be the principal celebrant of a Concelebrated Mass of Thanks-
giving honoring all couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate their silver anni-
versary, or 50 or more years of marriage during 2008. The Jubilee Mass will take place
at St. Jude Cathedral on Sunday, February 3rd at 3:00 PM. A reception with light hors
d'oeuvres will follow. Professional photos with Bishop Lynch will be available for a

nominal fee. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER by contacting the parish office no later than January 21st. Bus
transportation is available for $40 per couple from various locations and is NON-REFUNDABLE.

VOCATION VIEW:

(Isaiah 60:1-6)

ark your calendars! The week of January 13-18, 2008, parish communities across the
U.S. will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week. It begins with the Feast of

the Baptism of our Lord on Sunday. You are invited to renew your baptismal commitment
and to pray for a strengthening of all vocations people in the married or single state in life,
and men and women to serve as priests, deacons, brothers, and sisters.

If you would like to take home our Parish Vocations Chalice, please sign

If you would like to take home our Parish Vocations Chalice, please sign----up or phone Judith at 585

up or phone Judith at 585

up or phone Judith at 585----8237.

8237.

November

Virginia & Fiore Bronga

Letty & Francis Foronda

Peggy McCarty

Janet & Paul Friederich

December

Paulette & Ken King

Sisters of

Our Lady of Kilimanjaro

Judith & Henri Bellavance

Thank you to all who have volunteered to take home the Vocations

Chalice and to pray for Vocations in November and December.

January 6, 2008:

Epiphany of our Lord

Epiphany of our Lord ---- Cycle A:

Cycle A:

Look about you!

Can you see

the glory of God?

Open your hearts

to receive the gifts

God is offering you.

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 (CR)

Tuesday, January 8th

Join us on this adventure with Jeff Cavins as

we journey through the Bible.

Adult Bible Study: Adventures in Matthew
Sr. Kathleen

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

Wednesday, January 9th

"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. Cost: $25. To register,
contact Sr. Kathleen, ext. 321.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

RCIA: Are you interested in the
Catholic Faith? If you have never
been baptized or have been
baptized

another

Christian tradition we
invite you to journey in
faith with our parish
family in the RCIA

process. 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 9 AM - 10:30 AM (CR)

Friday, January 11th

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 (CR)

Monday, January 7th

Join us as we take a look at our
Holy Father's latest encyclical,
Spe Salve, on Christian Hope.

FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL PRAYER:

We meet every Monday evening at 7 PM

in the Msgr. McCall Library.

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

s p o n s o r ,

c h o o s i n g

confirmation

name,

and

s t a r t i n g

y o u r

s e r v i c e

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.

"What can I give Him,

Poor as I am?

If I were a shepherd

I would bring a lamb,

If I were a wise man

I would do my part.

Yet what I have

I give Him.

I give Him my heart."

SACRAMENT PREPARATION

The First Reconciliation Retreat (for children and at least one parent) takes

place on Saturday, January 12th from 9 AM until 12 Noon in Msgr. McCall Hall. Please note that this is
mandatory for all students and for one parent to attend. The Sacrament of First Reconciliation for our chil-
dren will be celebrated on Saturday, January 26th at 10:30 AM in the church.

Attention ERE students! 1/6 - Class Resumes this week!

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Principal:

Sr. Veronica

Visceglia,

SSND

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

. P

ATRICK

ATHOLIC

CHOOL

ELEBRATING

OVER

YEARS

XCELLENCE

DUCATION

, L

EADERSHIP

& S

ERVICE

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

EART

, O

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.

CALENDAR

January 7, 2008

CLASSES RESUME THIS WEEK!

OPEN HOUSE

PRE-K and KINDERGARTEN

JANUARY 10, 2008

8:30 AM 10:30 AM

Baseball and Softball Clinic:

Featuring Former Major League Player & World Series Champion Rob Stanifer!

Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Learn how to stretch, throw, run, catch and hit like the big leaguers. Clinic will include an
autographed baseball card, question & answer session and more.
Kids will get to try on Rob's authentic World series ring! The day
will conclude with a wiffle ball game. Make your reservations now!

Contact John or Doris at

jdproni@msn.com

or (727) 517-0025 or 742-9091, or

simply mail your check (made payable to St. Patrick School PTO) for $30 to John
Proni, 10830 Del Prado Dr W. Largo, FL 33774. Also, indicate boy/girl and age on
check. Thank you!

Blessing of the Home (done traditionally on the Feast of the Epiphany)

Some communities have the custom of blessing homes while recalling the visit of the Magi.

The household gathers at the manger scene in the home.

All make the Sign of the Cross while the leader begins: "Peace be with this house and with all who live here. Blessed be the name

of the Lord."

All respond: "Now and forever."

Leader: "Listen to the words of the Holy Gospel according to John1:1-3, 14." (or Matthew2:1-12)

All respond: "Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ."

Everyone then processes from one room to another. In each room, God's blessing is asked on all who dwell there.

Each room is blessed with Holy Water. All return to the starting place at the manger scene, and join in reciting the Lord's Prayer.

After a short silence for reflection and personal prayer, the leader continues:

"Lord God of heaven and earth, You revealed Your only-begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless this house

and all who inhabit it. Fill us with the light of Christ, that our concern for others may reflect Your Love. May we be blessed with

health and goodness of heart. Thanks to You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever."

All respond: "Amen."

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The Epiphany of the Lord

Today we remember three wise men from the East who came to pay homage to

the infant Jesus, bringing Him rich gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

These gifts we bring our time, service, and some share of what we earn

from the work we do are equally precious in His sight.

TEWARDSHIP

: T

IME

, T

ALENT

, T

REASURE

THANK YOU

THANK YOU for your

generous support for our parish!

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!

December 23, 2007

$ 10,633.50 (428 Envelopes)

Christmas Day

$ 20,787.00 (418 Envelopes)

Children's Envelopes

$ 17.00

(6 Envelopes)

Helping Hands

$ 485.00

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.

"50 IS THE NUMBER"

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

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

SHARE-A-PRAYER: If you or some-
one 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!

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.

Prayer for Holy Vocations

O God, Father of all Mercies,

Provider of a bountiful Harvest,

send Your Graces

upon those You have called

to gather the fruits of Your labor;

preserve and strengthen them

in their lifelong service of you.

Open the hearts of Your children

that they may discern Your Holy Will;

inspire in them a love and desire

to surrender themselves

to serving others

in the name of Your son, Jesus Christ.

Teach all Your faithful

to follow their respective paths in life

guided by Your Divine Word and Truth.

Through the intercession of the Most Blessed

Virgin Mary, all the Angles, and Saints,

humbly hear our prayers

and grant Your Church's needs,

through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Mass Intentions & Schedule of Events - Page 7

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

January 5, 2008
St. Patrick Parishioners

January 6, 2008
Theresa Gaines
Ralph Jaeger
Mary Maltese
Catherine Cahill

January 7, 2008
Jerry Lucas

January 8, 2008
Sara and Nichole Lucas (Living)

January 9, 2008
Harold Schaubroeck
Vocations

January 10, 2008
Tommy Moffat

January 11, 2008
Joseph Jaros

January 12, 2008
Wallace Trombley
Maggie Van Megen

January 13, 2008
Paul Gumus
Rosemarie Ponzo
Mary Maltese
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.

8:30 AM

10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM

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

Mon.

7:00 PM
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
7:00 PM

Wed.

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

Thu.

9:00 AM
5:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM

Fri.

9:00 AM
3:00 PM
7:30 PM

Sat.

9:00 AM
3:30 PM
5:30 PM

01/06/2008
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast (PC)
ERE: Religious Ed. for Children (School)
Baptism Class (MC)
RCIA: Breaking Open the Word (CR)
Senior Youth Group Meeting (PC)
Junior Youth Group Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

01/07/2008
Foundations of Personal Prayer Mtg. (Lib)
Pastor's Class (CR)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)
Cub Scout Pack 465 Den Mtg. (Café, Art, PE, Gr1)

01/08/2008
Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)
GriefShare Meeting (Lib)
Great Adventure Bible Study (CR)
Bell Choir Rehearsal (CH)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Mtg. (Café)
Respect Life Meeting (MC)

01/09/2008
Adult Bible Study
School Mass (CH)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Weight Watchers Meeting (CR)
Parish Council Meeting (Lib)
Benediction (CH)
Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (CR)

01/10/2008
Legion of Mary Meeting (CR)
Children's Choir Practice (OLM)
Adult Choir Practice (OLM)
RCIA Class (CR)
Knights of Columbus Meeting (Café.)

01/11/2008
Faith Sharing Group (CR)
Challenge Club Meeting (REL, MC)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

01/12/2008
First Reconciliation Retreat (PC)
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, those on

our Remembrance Tree, and also their families and

friends who mourn them, especially:

Isabelle Whalen, Beatrice Jacovini,

June Milot and Charles Bauer, Sr.

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

January 6th

The Charismatic Prayer Group, The
Hearts of Jesus and Mary Prayer
Community at St. Patrick, invite
you to join us on Wednesday at 7
pm in the Conference Room. Mass
is celebr at ed on t he thir d

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.

piphany, to most of us, means the three

kings. But the term Epiphany means "manifestation"
or "revelation," and traditionally the Feast of the
Epiphany celebrates three revelatory events, the
Magi's visit, the Lord's Baptism, and the Wedding
feast at Cana.

The link is not hard to see. The Magi's homage shows
divinity of this child-king who is to die for his
people. Jesus' baptism in the Jordan reveals a
glimpse of God's inner life as Trinity. And the wedding
feast of Cana reveals the divine power at work in this
carpenter from Nazareth. And it does so smack dab in
the middle of everyday life, at a wedding reception.

This is an excerpt from Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosia's
article on The Wedding Feast of Cana. To read more
about his reflection on these three `epiphany' events,
please

visit

The

Crossroads

Initiative

www.crossroadsinitiative.com.

A Retreat for Physically Challenged Adults:
"Challenged by Christ Retreat, " a diocesan retreat
for physically challenged adults (18-65) will be held
on Saturday, January 12th, from 9 AM until 5:30 PM
at St. Jude's Parish Center. We attempt to provide
an atmosphere where those who are physically
challenged may share their faith comfortably with
others who experience similar challenges in life. It is
a time to grow in faith, build community and come
closer to God in His church. For more information on
applications, please call Sr. Phyllis at 347-9702 ext
303. RSVP by January 12th, 2008.

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 info. or to make reservations, or call Our
Lady of Lourdes Parish Office at 733-3606 to receive
a packet.

CREATED AND REDEEMED SEMINAR

Fri., January 18, 2008

7 - 9:30 PM

Sat., January 19

8 AM Mass, until 4:30 PM

Clearwater Central Catholic High School

2750 Haines Bayshore Road, Clearwater, FL 33760

Registration (after January 1st) $25

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-
d e r s t a n d i n g

o f

h u m a n

s e x u a l i t y .

V i s i t

www.ChristopherWest.com

to preview materials. For

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

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND: Join Fr. Pat-
rick Rebel of St. Matthew's Parish, Largo for a 14-
day pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Petra & Cairo: No-
vember 30, 2008. The price starts at $3,699 from
Tampa. Call Blue Chip Travel at (800) 654-4579 for
more info. or to make reservations, or call St. Mat-
thew's Parish Office at 393-1288 to receive a packet.

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. Hope to
see you there!

PINELLAS HOPE! Catholic Charities, working with Pinellas County gov-
ernment, is providing a "tent city" on an empty lot at 49th Street and 126th
Ave, North from December 1 to April 30. The community will have facilities
to house up to 250 guests in tents. Showers, laundry, security, transporta-
tion, and counseling services will also be provided, as well as 24/7 security.
Pinellas Hope is asking faith communities and civic groups to provide at
least one hot evening meal for the five months the tent city is
open. FMI:

http://www.pinellashope.org

or Natalie at (727) 582-7846, (727)

482-0064 or

njackson@pinellascounty.org

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The Wedding
Feast of Cana

We, the community of

St. Patrick Church

would like to invite you

to worship God with us

in the Holy Sacrifice

of the Mass!

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Daily Mass (Monday - Saturday)

8:00 AM

Wednesdays at 9:00 AM (

when school is in ses-

sion)

Saturday Vigil Mass

4:30 PM

Sunday Masses

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

11:00 AM

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

Dear Jesus, as You led the Three Kings to You by the light of a star, please draw us ever

closer to You by the light of Faith. Help us to desire You as ardently as they did.

Give us the grace to overcome all the obstacles that keep us far from You.

May we, like them, have something to give You when we appear before You.

Mary, Our Mother, help us to know Your Son. Amen.