January 28, 2007 Bulletin

O
u
r

L
a
d
y
'
s

G
r
o
t
t
o

w
i
t
h

C
h
u
r
c
h

i
n

b
a
c
k
g
r
o
u
n
d
.

Reverend Paul Pecchie, Pastor

Reverend Prakash Madanu, ALCP.

Deacon Richard Brady

Deacon Ralph Bufano

Deacon Kenneth Spaulding, (Winter Months)

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily Masses ...........................7:30 and 9:00 AM
Saturday Vigil ........................................ 4:30 PM
Sunday .......... 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM

Music Director:

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

Sacristans:

Sr. Lucy Mbuya, CDNK .................................x 304
Sr. Castissima Masambo, CDNK ..................x 304

Directors of Religious Education:

K-8th grade: M/M Joseph & Julie Blum .........x 320
Adult: Sr. Kathleen Luger, OSC.....................x 321

Outreach Ministries:

Sr. Rosamunda Massawe, CDNK .................x 321
Ms. Claire Obordo .........................................x 302

Youth Ministry:

H.S.: M/M Joseph & Julie Blum ....................x 320

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

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 28, 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;
8:00 AM and 9:30 AM).

Baptisms are arranged at least two months in
advance by calling the parish office.

Marriages are scheduled with the priest at least six
months ahead of time.

Anointing of the Sick: If you anticipate a hospital
stay, please ask to be anointed prior to
hospitalization at one of the daily Masses. In case of
an emergency, please call at any hour. The infirm
may call the parish office to arrange for a priest to
anoint them at home.

Visits to the Homebound: Our Eucharistic
Ministers bring Holy Communion to our homebound
parishioners, usually on a weekly basis. Please call
the parish office if you are no longer able to attend
Mass.

Parish Registration is done by filling out a green
card at the main church doors or at the rectory.

AINT

ATRICK

ATHOLIC

HURCH

School Principal:

Mrs. Therese Hernandez ........................581-4865

St. Patrick School, founded in 1959, provides an
excellent academic program to grades preK-8, in a
Christ-centered environment which nurtures each
student in mind, body and soul.

Page Two - Sunday, January 28, 2007

4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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,

I would like to thank all those who came to join us for

our Prayer Service for Life. There was a great turn out. Let
us continue to pray for an end of this great evil and restore the

sanctity and dignity of life in all its stages.

In a Wednesday audience Pope John Paul I told the story of an Irish carpenter. Like many stories

from Ireland, it begins with tragedy, but ends with humor. The tragedy is that the Irish carpenter falls
from a roof and breaks both legs. When they take him to the hospital, a nun tries to console him. "Poor
man," she says, "you hurt yourself terribly when you fell." In spite of his pain, the carpenter replies,

"No, Sister. It wasn't the fall that hurt me. It was when I arrived at the ground."

Well, we see something similar in today's Gospel. Jesus' public ministry

begins with a disaster. Think about it. Of his entire time on earth, Jesus spent about
90% in Nazareth. The Nazarenes knew him intimately or at least they thought
they did. When he stood up to do the reading, the people at first reacted with
delight. But then came a change. He told them something that shocked them. This
prophecy of Isaiah, he said, has been fulfilled...in me. At those words the
Nazarenes wanted to kill him.

We have to step back and consider what was going on. The Nazarenes knew

Jesus as a neighbor and no doubt a very good neighbor. What scandalized them

was that this man was saying he is the Messiah.

That was a big claim, but Jesus was ready to back it up.

The Nazarenes would have none of it.

Now, for most of us, such a negative reaction would stop us in our tracks. If I can't convince my own

townspeople and relatives, who can I convince? Jesus, however, did not throw in the towel. He lifted
up his head and went to the nearby towns.

What a lesson for you and me! The lesson has a lot to tell us as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week.

It is a struggle to maintain a Catholic school especially in a parish like ours. Problems surround us

and we can easily fall into negativity. That is when we need to lift up our heads and remember our
mission: to proclaim Jesus Christ and his saving love.

A story from the life of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta can help us understand the purpose of

our Catholic school. When she opened a house to care for men living with AIDS, a reporter
asked if her sisters talked to the patients about God. "Of course," she said, "We pray with
them and teach them to pray. We take them to confession to be reconciled with God."

A bit scandalized, the reporter said, "But many people think that evangelization does not

always mean talking about Jesus."

"And who do they think we should talk about?"" asked Mother Teresa.

"They say it is enough to simply accompany them," replied the reporter.

"Well then," said Mother Teresa, "They are not missionaries. They are not

proclaiming Christ. They are doing it for something, but we're doing it for Someone."

Brothers and sisters, our Catholic school exists not for something, but for Someone. St. Patrick

School exists to bring the love of Christ to our children and their families; now that is a tall order,
especially when we realize the negative forces working against our students and families. And we can
easily become discouraged by the tepid response of many people and by our own weaknesses. People
today are no different than the Nazarenes. But if we are united with Jesus, we will lift up our heads and
re-focus on the mission given to us. After all, we are not doing this for something, but for Someone.
Let us always remember that the school is a ministry of our parish. And as a ministry, you support and
encourage our mission as a parish just as any other ministry does. Let us pray for a greater unity among
Church and School and that we will all be successful in proclaiming Christ to all the world.

Happy Catholic Schools Week St. Patrick!

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

All parishioners are invited to bring candles

to be blessed during the 9 AM Mass on

Candlemas Day, Friday, February 2nd.

Parish & Evangelization - Page Three

http://www.stpatrick-largo.org

First Reading -- Holy, holy, holy is the

ORD

of hosts! (Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8)

Psalm -- In the sight of the angels I will

sing your praises, Lord (Psalm 138).

Second Reading -- God's grace to me

has not been ineffective (1 Corin-
thians 15:1-11).

Gospel -- The crowd was pressing in

on Jesus and listening to the word of
God (Luke 5:1-11).

To what do I feel

God is calling me

and how do I intend

to respond?

Readings for the Week Ahead:

February 4, 2007

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

ARISH

EWS

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

W e i g h t W a t c h e r s h a s

introduced a new W inter
"Savings for Success" Plan,
offered to interested parties at
St. Patrick Parish. This is a 17-

week meeting series at a special value more
meetings, more motivation for more success.
The plan is only $10.35 per week, so pay only
$176 for the 17-week series held in Msgr. McCall
Hall. Please note that this is a prepaid program
for the full 17-week series (cash, credit card or 3-
check payments). We still need a few more
people to make 20 people
to begin now to meet the
minimum requirements. If
interested, contact Rosemary
Ingersoll at 584-5015 or
rose35@tampabay.rr.com for
more infomation.

Extraordinary Ministers

of Holy Communion

Please note that we will have a meeting

on Sunday, January 28th after the 11

AM Mass in Church. Please attend as

we will discuss important changes.

Pregnancy Plus Medical

A ministry of Catholic Charities, DOSP

The center provides material, educational

and emotional assistance. If you think you

may be pregnant, are pregnant or are caring

for any children under two years old, we

can assist you. We can provide you with

baby items, baby clothing, maternity clothes, preg-
nancy test, educational classes and referrals to other
community resources. All our services are free and
confidential. For more information or assistance con-
tact Monica or Rose at 550-4236

This weekend you can help women and children.

Please pick-up a baby bottle after Mass. During the
week, fill it with coins, bills, or checks and return it the
following week before Mass. All proceeds will help
support the Catholic Charities Pregnancy Plus Medical
Center.

Please note that the Blessing of the Throats

Blessing of the Throats

Blessing of the Throats will take

place after the Morning Masses (7:30 AM & 9 AM)

on the Feast of St. Blaise, Saturday, February 3rd.

(Read about St. Blaise on page eight!)

January 28, 2007: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 28, 2007: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time ---- Cycle C:

Cycle C:

"Love never fails."

Trust the love of God and follow your heart.

VOCATION VIEW:

(1 Corinthians 12:31-13:4-13)

THE GREAT HYMN TO LOVE

It is doubtful that Saint Paul, when he sat down to write what

we now know as the thirteenth chapter of First Corinthians, knew
that he was penning what was to become one of the keystones
of Christian ethics. In this brief passage, he set down ideals
about love that have held fast through the centuries. Sometimes
we may think that because these are ideals to which we aspire,
we are excused from them in our daily living.

But what Paul was writing was a letter to his friends,

providing them with some sound advice about what it meant--
and still means--to live in love,
day by day, as a follower of
Christ. We find in his words to
his friends a broadening of the
great commands of Jesus to
love God and neighbor. Today
we hear what this love must
look like in our own actions,
and how it ought to guide our
relationships with others.

If you are registered for Confirmation, sponsor forms must be turned in to Mr. or Mrs. Blum immediately.

Please continue to work on your reflection pages.

Any student preparing for First Communion or Confir-

mation must have copies of their Baptismal record turned in ASAP.

All for the Greater Honor & Glory of God

Page Four - Faith Formation

http://www.stpatrick-largo.org

Men's Bible Study Group
Robert Smith

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

(ph. 587-7961)

Every Wednesday

Adult Bible Study: The Gospel of Luke
Sr. Kathleen

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

Wednesday, January 31st

The Great Bible Adventure
Sr. Kathleen

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

Thursday, February 1st

Jeff Cavins of EWTN will guide you in a video
presentation which will help you understand the
major people, places, events and themes of
salvation history. To register, call Sr. Kathleen
at ext. 321.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

RCIA is a process in which new Catholics
embark on and join us in a continuing and
deepening conversion into faith and disciple-
ship. It is for those who are unbaptized and
would like to be received fully into the
Catholic Church, those who have been bap-
tized in another Christian community and seek full recep-
tion into the Catholic Church, and for those who were bap-
tized as Catholics but have not received the sacraments of
Confirmation and Eucharist. Inquiry classes are held
every Sunday morning at 10 AM in the Conference
Room of Msgr. McCall Hall. For info, phone Sr. Kath-
leen ext. 321.

St. Patrick's Religious Education

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

Going Deeper With Your Faith

Adult Education and Faith Formation

Small Faith Sharing Group
Barb Murphy 10 AM - 11:30 AM (CR)

Friday, February 2nd

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

bers welcome! Questions? Call 585-4149.

PASTOR'S CLASS with Fr. Pecchie

7:00 PM - 9 PM (CR)

Monday, January 29th

Ecclesiology (The Study of the Church)
continues as we look at Church History
and our early Church Fathers.

Mr. & Mrs.

Joseph &

Julie Blum

DRE, ext. 320

Religious

Ed.

Got Internet? Visit our St. Patrick Parish website

www.stpatrick-largo.org !

FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL PRAYER:

Continues weekly on Tuesdays at 7 PM

Religious Education Classes for K through 8th grade take place on Sundays from 10:30

AM until 11:45 AM. Please call the Religious Education Office if you are not registered.

IMPORTANT! SACRAMENT PREPARATION

CONGRATULATIONS to the 22 children of our parish and school

who made their FIRST RECONCILIATION (Confession) on Saturday, January 27th:

Joey Coticchio

Martin Doan

Madisen Dunning

Sean Griffin

Gordon Gundle

Jared Hampton

Abby Hendrick

Abisai Hernandez

Jeffrey Hernandez

Hope Hernandez

Noah Ignacio

John Kamp

Dylan Lorigan

Kaitlyn Merrell

Cathleen O'Connor

Tara O'Connor

Rikki Swift

Brett Trebing

Spencer Cross

Kassandra Castro

Blane MacLaren

Tyler Williams

Bradley Williams

Kayleigh Smith

Christopher Martinovich

Omar Ortega

Brandi Ortega

Michelle Ortega

Edwin Cervantes

Please continue to remember them in prayer as they prepare to receive our Lord in the Eucharist in May!

School & Youth - Page Five

http://www.stpatrick-largo.org

Principal:

Mrs. Therese

Hernandez

ENIOR

IGH

OUTH

ROUP

H.S. Youth Minister: Mr. Joseph Blum, ext. 320

Jr. High Youth Ministers:

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

. P

ATRICK

ATHOLIC

CHOOL

ELEBRATING

OVER

YEARS

XCELLENCE

DUCATION

, L

EADERSHIP

& S

ERVICE

"By This Sign, You Will Conquer"

St. Patrick Catholic Youth

REGISTRATION for 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR

OPEN REGISTRATION will begin in February for all
grades (Pre-K-8). St. Patrick is a fully accredited, Christ-
centered environment, known for academic excellence.
There will be an Open House on January 31, 2007 from
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM for all grades. Come see what
makes St. Patrick so special. For info, call the school of-
fice at (727) 581- 4865.

UNIOR

OUTH

ROUP

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

THANK YOU AGAIN to all of the parishioners and sponsors

who helped make our trip to Washington, D.C. possible. We

were able to March for Life thanks to you!

IND

, O

EART

, O

PIRIT

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: THE GOOD NEWS IN EDUCATION

January 28 - February 3, 2007

Sunday, January 28

HOUR TAMPA BAY WITH JOHN SIPOS on 94.1 FM at 7 AM

Listen in and see how St. Patrick is making a difference.

Tuesday, January 30

PEP RALLY 1:00 PM

Catch the St. Patrick Spirit!

Wednesday, January 31

OPEN HOUSE: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Visitors may see classes in session, tour the campus and
experience the wonderful programs.

Wednesday, January 31

SCIENCE CENTER OF PINELLAS COUNTY (Msgr. McCall Hall)

10:45 AM

Middle School

12:30 PM

Pre-K Grade 2

1:30 PM

Grades 3,4,5

Thursday, February 1

FIELD DAY 12:30 PM

Cheer us on as we experience our very own Field of Dreams.

Friday, February 2

GRANDPARENTS DAY NOON DISMISSAL

Join us as we honor and celebrate the Stars in our lives.

The Enrichment Club is providing
this exciting and enjoyable event.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

SPELLING CONTEST

Congratulations to Casey Burda
on winning the Regional Spelling
Contest of the Knights of Colum-

bus. We are so proud of you and know you will
be great as you progress to the States!!!!

NEXT YOUTH EVENT:

Saturday, February 3. Mr. Blum will call with the details.

Page Six - Stewardship: Sharing our Gifts

http://www.stpatrick-largo.org

4TH SUNDAY IN ORDNAR

4TH SUNDAY IN ORDNARY TIME

Y TIME

Jeremiah declares that the Lord knew him before he was born and dedicated and

appointed him to his role as prophet even before he drew breath.

We, too, are known and sent by the Lord.

What deeds of love and service are mine to perform?

TEWARDSHIP

: T

IME

, T

ALENT

, T

REASURE

January 21, 2006

$ 12,102.79 (445 Envelopes Used)

Helping Hands

$ 222.00

Thank you for your generosity!

May God bless you and your family

in abundance!

Children's Envelopes - $ 11.75

Good Deed Spotlight of the week:

I made dessert for my family. (Anonymous)

Johnny Kamp

Katie Griffin

Abby Hendrick

Tara O'Connor

Noah Ignacio

Katie O'Connor

Matt Ruppel

Suzie O'Connor

Parish Ministries

"
"
"
"

The Word was made flesh, and made His dwelling

among us."

among us." We are the Body of Christ.

We are the Body of Christ.

Let us reach out in SERVICE and in LOVE.

St. Patrick Church 2nd Annual Fundraiser Cruise

7-day Southbound Glacier Bay Discovery on the Ryndam

Holland America Line

September 5, 2007 - September 9, 2007 (Land package)

September 9 , 2007 - September 16, 2007 (Cruise only)

Join Fr. Pecchie on a beautiful, scenic 7-day cruise beginning in
Anchorage, Alaska and ending in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Cruise Glacier Bay National Park and stop in Haines, Juneau

and Ketchikan, Alaska. Create your own Alaskan experience in ports that offer a fascinating array of excur-
sions featuring Alaskan history, wildlife and native culture. Cabin rates - Inside $1,969.22 and Ocean View
$2,229.22 - include cabin, all taxes, and round trip air fare per person. For reservations or more information,
please contact Helene Riley at (813) 741-2193 or email Helene-TravelBeyond@tampabay.rr.com.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND BENEDICTION

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Come, pray with me!

Could you not watch one hour with me?

Please consider spending even one
hour each Wednesday to be with Our
Lord in Eucharistic Adoration,
beginning after the last morning Mass
and concluding with Benediction at
6:45 PM. Please sign up at the
Church entrance. Wednesdays in our
Diocese is our designated day to pray
for holy vocations to the priesthood
and religious life.

FROM THE MINISTRY OF HELPING HANDS

The Food Pantry is in need of ...

Peanut Butter, Jelly, Spaghetti
Sauce, Pasta, Canned Meats, Facial
& Hand Soap and Shampoo. Thank
you for your continued support and
assistance!

SHARE-A-PRAYER

If you or someone you know needs
special prayers, phone our prayer line
and let us pray for you and your loved
ones. Phone 584-6954 and our prayer
warriors will offer their prayers up to
heaven for you!

Mass Intentions & Schedule of Events - Page Seven

Sun.

8:30 AM

10:00 AM
10:30 AM

7:00 PM
7:30 PM

Mon.

5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Tue.

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

Wed.

6:45 AM
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
5:00 PM
6:45 PM

Thu.

9:00 AM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Fri.

10:00 AM
10:00 AM

12 Noon

6:30 PM
7:30 PM

Sat.

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

Parish Meeting Rooms: Art = Art Room (School Jubilee Building); Cafe =
School Cafeteria; CH = Church, CR = Conference Room in Msgr. McCall Hall;
FLD = Field; MC = Media Center; MR = Music Room (School Jubilee Build-
ing); PE-A/B = PE portables; OLM = Office of Liturgical Music; PC = Msgr.
McCall Hall; PCLib = Msgr. McCall Library; REL = Religion Room (old Span-
ish Room); RE Office = Religious Education Office in PC; YR = Youth Room

01/28/07
Coffee and Donuts (PC)
RCIA Class (CR)
Religious Education for Children (School)
Junior High Youth Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (CR)

01/29/07
Mission of St. Patrick ESOL Class (Lib)
Junior Girl Scouts Troop 849 Meeting (REL)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)

01/30/07
Foundations of Prayer Mothers' Grp (CR)
Griefshare Meeting (Lib)
Bell Choir Practice (CH)
Foundations of Personal Prayer Mtg. (PC,CR)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Cafe.)

01/31/07
Men's Bible Study (CR)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Adult Bible Study (CR)
Mission of St. Patrick Tutoring (CR, Lib)
Benediction (CH)

02/01/07
Legion of Mary (CR)
Children's Choir Practice (OLM)
Adult Choir Practice (OLM)
Great Adventure Bible Series (CR)

02/02/07
Faith Sharing Group (CR)
School Grandparent's Day Reception (PC)
School Early Dismissal
Cub Scout Pack 465 Committee Mtg. (Cafe.)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

02/03/07
Mission of St. Patrick Tutoring (CR)
Confessions (CH)
Confessions (CH)

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

Sat.

4:30 PM

Sun.

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

Mon.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Tue.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Wed.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Thu.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Fri.

7:30 AM

9:00 AM

Sat.

7:30 AM

9:00 AM
4:30 PM

Sun.

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

January 27, 2007
Michael Stoltz

January 28, 2007
Marlea & Andy Bray
Arlene Sinamon
Bernard Robert Uzzillia
St. Patrick Parishioners

January 29, 2007
Bernadette Duquay
Ana Ehrman

January 30, 2007
Danilo Iglesias, Jr.
Vera Lehman (Living)

January 31, 2007
Maria Doucette
Kathryn R. Foley

February 1, 2007
Catherine Pereira
St. Patrick Eucharistic Ministers (Living)

February 2, 2007
Living and Deceased Members of the

Doucette Family

Ana Ehrman

February 3, 2007
Living and Deceased members of the

Novembrini Family

Leon Toups
St. Patrick Parishioners

February 4, 2007
Msgr. John M. McCall
Peter Carollo
Ida Searpa
Daniel Wagner

Pray for our Military

Staff Sgt. William J. Condon, US Army, Afghanistan
Lt. Comm. Shawn D. Fitzpatrick, USN, Virginia
Sgt. Jason A. George, US Army, Korea
Lance Corporal Jorge Granados, USMC, Iraq
Sgt. Joshua Harmon, Kentucky
Pvt. Joshua Harrison, US Army, Louisiana
Staff Sgt. Matthew Hicks, U.S. Army, Missouri
Airman Ryan Hines, USAF
Lt. Jr. William J. Howey, III, USN, Connecticut
Sgt. Anthony Jordan, US Army Calvary, Iraq
Staff Sgt. Kevin Kinkade, U.S. Army, Kentucky
Pvt. 1st Class Nick Krege, USMC, Iraq
Specialist Daniel McCarley, US Army, Florida
Airman 1st Class Kevin McCarley, USAF, Germany
Ensign Christopher McDowell, USN, Mississippi
Pvt. Chris Reed, USMC, Iraq
Major Kristin Streukens, USAF
Major Scott Trapman, US Army, Fort Lewis, WA
Major Michael Trofinoff, US Army, Iraq
Staff Sgt. Saturnino Vilano, Jr., US Army, Afghanistan
Airman Christopher E. Villano, USN, Iraq

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

those who have no one
to pray for them and
all the holy souls in
purgatory.

http://www.stpatrick-largo.org

`Round the Diocese & Saints 'N Feasts - Page Eight

http://www.stpatrick-largo.org

Diocesan Announcements

St. John Bosco

Patron Saint of boys, editors, laborers, schoolchildren

Feast Day: January 31

Born to poor parents in northern
Italy, St. John Bosco began his min-
istry by providing shelter and reli-
gious instruction for neglected
boys. His own education was made
possible by the gift of a generous
benefactor, and St. John Bosco was
not too proud to seek the support of
other wealthy and powerful patrons
to expand his work. With others
drawn to this ministry, he provided

religious and vocational training to hundreds of young
men and formulated a system of education based on
"reason, religion, and kindness." "Let us regard those
boys over whom we have some authority as our own
sons,"

he wrote. "There must be no hostility in our

minds, no contempt in our eyes, no insult on our lips. We
must use mercy for the present and have hope for the fu-
ture, as is fitting for true fathers who are eager for real
correction and improvement."

St. John Bosco used his

personal history, his love for young people, and his gift
for teaching to educate, inspire, and improve the lives of
many. May his example prompt us to prayerfully re-
assess who we are and what we have - and how we can
use those gifts for others.

FATHER BENEDICT GROESCHEL C.F.R.

"Spiritual Teaching of Pope Benedict XVI"

Saturday, February 10, 2007

9:00 AM -- 3:00 PM

Our Lady of Divine Providence House of Prayer,
711 South Bayview Ave, Clearwater

$25 donation per person. Mass of the day will be cele-
brated. Bring a brown bag lunch, drinks provided. Regis-
tration closes Tuesday, February 6th. Please phone
727-724-9505 for more info.

St. Blaise

St. Blaise (Died 316)

Patron Saint of animals, construction workers, stonecutters,

throat diseases, veterinarians, wool weavers

Feast Day: February 3

St. Blaise was the bishop of Sebaste
in Armenia early in the fourth cen-
tury and was martyred there in 316.
Beyond that, very little is known
about his life, and the legends that
surround him stem from a book writ-
ten more than 400 years after his
death. Apparently, he was a good
bishop who worked tirelessly to pro-
mote the spiritual and physical
health of his people, and the wide

distribution of his relics gives evidence of his popularity
during the Middle Ages. One popular legend says that a
young man choking on a fish bone was restored to health
through the prayers of St. Blaise, and it is for that reason
that many Catholics have their throats blessed on this day.
"Through the intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and mar-
tyr, may God deliver you from ailments of the throat and
from every other evil,"

the priest says as he touches each

throat with two blessed candles. God will use us, too, and
whatever material or spiritual gifts he has blessed us with,
when we put those gifts, and ourselves, at his disposal.

This feast has many titles - the Presentation of the Lord,
the Purification of Mary, and Candlemas. It celebrates the
day when, in accordance with Jewish law, Mary and Jo-
seph took the infant Jesus to the temple to present their
first-born son to the Lord and make the required sacrifi-
cial offering. At the temple that day was Simeon, an old
man who had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he
would live to see God's Anointed One. Rejoicing, the old
man took Jesus in his arms and praised God for fulfilling
his promise, saying, "My eyes have seen your salvation,
which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for
revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people
Israel" (Lk 2:30-32). In the Gospel account of this event,
we see two quiet but powerful spiritual gifts the obedi-
ence of Mary and Joseph, who faithfully fulfilled the law
by coming to the temple to make the customary offering,
and the patient trust of Simeon who heard the word of the
Lord and believed it. Mary, Joseph and Simeon were
grateful receivers of their spiritual gifts,
and in the good stewardship of those
gifts they gave us a gift, too the lived
witness of obedience to the will of God
and the joy of expectant trust fulfilled.

The Presentation of our Lord

(Candlemas Day)

Feast Day: February 2

2006 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:

If you would like a letter listing the summary of your
2006 parish donations (for tax purposes), please
phone the rectory office to place your name on our
list. Contribution statements for 2006 will not be
available until February 1st and will only be given
upon request.

INDOOR YARD SALE

, Saturday, February 24th, 8 AM

- 1 PM at Light of Christ Parish Hall (2176 Marilyn St.,
Clearwater) Eight-foot tables for rent - $15 each. Some
restrictions. This is an opportunity for you to clean your
storage areas and make money, too. To rent and for info
call: Roland (797-7354), Tony (712-3613) or Ray (443-
5997). Food and drink available for purchase. Cut-off for
rentals is February 16

, 2007.

ain

t P

atr

ick

Cat

hol

ic C

hur

212

1 -

16t

h A

ven

ue S

Lar

go,

Flo

rid

a 33

770

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Daily Mass:

Daily Mass::

Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM & 9:00 AM

Saturday Vigil Mass:

Saturday Vigil Mass::

4:30 PM

Sunday Masses:

Sunday Masses::

7:30 AM, 9 AM (Children's Choir), 11 AM (Adult/Bell Choirs)

and 5:30 PM (Contemporary Band)

We, the community of

St. Patrick Church

would like to invite you

to worship God with us

in the Holy Sacrifice

of the Mass!

Cel

ebr

ati

C
C
C
C

ATH

OLI

ATH

OLI

ATH

OLI

ATH

OLI

S
S
S
S

W
W
W
W

EEK
EEK
EEK
EEK

: J

anu

ary

ebr

uar

y 2

nd,

Fin

d o

mor

e a

bou

t S

t. P

atr

ick

ath

olic

hoo

Vis

w.st

patr

ick

-la

rgo

.org