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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

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 15, 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.

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ATHOLIC

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15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

My Dear Friends in Christ,

On Monday, July 16, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Our lady appeared in

1231 to St. Simon Stock and presented to him the Brown Scapular. It is a devotion that has great
meaning for me as I have been enrolled in the Brown Scapular since the 8

grade. I have worn one ever

since. I would like to share with you a little information regarding this great sacramental of the Church. A practice
which over the years has lost its significance, not because of reality, but more so from lack of knowledge and
understanding.

To better understand the scapular let us look at the significance of signs in ordinary life. The world in which

we live is full of material things which have symbolic meaning such as light, fire and water. There are also
everyday life experiences of relationships between human beings which express and symbolize deeper realities,
such as sharing a meal (as a sign of friendship), taking part in a protest march (as a sign of solidarity), joining
together in a national celebration (as a sign of identity). We need signs and symbols to help us understand what is
happening at present, or what happened before, and to give us an awareness of whom we are as individuals and
groups.

Now let us look at Signs in the Christian life. Jesus is the great sign and gift of the Father's love. He founded

the Church as a sign and instrument of his love. Christian life also has its signs. Jesus used bread, wine and water
to help us understand higher things which we can neither see nor touch.

In the celebration of the Eucharist and the other sacraments (baptism, confirmation, reconciliation, matrimony,

holy orders, the sacrament of the sick) the symbols (water, oil, the laying on of hands, the rings) all have their own
meaning and bring us into communion with God present in each of them. As well as liturgical signs, the church has
others related to some event, to some tradition, or some person. One of these is the Brown Scapular of our Lady of
Mt. Carmel.

Therefore, the Brown Scapular is seen as a Sign of Mary. One of the signs in the tradition of the church from

over 7 centuries ago is the Brown Scapular of our Lady of Mt. Carmel. It is a sign approved by the church and
accepted by the Carmelite Order as an external sign of love for Mary, of the trust her children have in her, and of
the commitment to live like her.

The word scapular indicates a form of clothing which monks wore when they were working. With passage of

time, people began to give symbolic meaning to it: as like a cross to be borne everyday as disciples and followers of
Christ. In some religious orders, such as the Carmelites, the scapular turned into a sign of their way of life. The
scapular came to symbolize the special dedication of Carmelites to Mary, the Mother of God, and to express trust in
her motherly protection as well as the desire to be like her in her commitment to Christ and others. Thus it became
a sign of Mary.

From Religious Orders to the People of God

In the middle ages many Christians wanted to be associated with the orders founded at that time: the

Franciscans, Dominicans, Augustinians and Carmelites. Groups of lay people began to emerge in associations such
as confraternities and modalities. All the religious orders wanted to give these lay people a sign of affiliation and of
participation in their spirit and apostolate. That sign was often a part of their habit: a cloak, a cord, a scapular.
Among the Carmelites, the stage came when a smaller version of the scapular was accepted as the sign of an
expression of its spirituality.

The value and meaning of the Scapular

The scapular finds its roots in the tradition of the Order, which has seen in it a sign of Mary's motherly

protection. It has, therefore, a centuries-old spiritual meaning approved by the Church. It stands for a commitment
to follow Jesus like Mary, the perfect model of all the disciples of Christ. This commitment finds its origin in
baptism by which we become children of God.

The Blessed Virgin teaches us:
·

to be open to God and to his will shown to us in the events of our lives

to listen to the word of God in the Bible and in life, to believe in it and to put into practice its demands

to pray at all times as a way of discovering the presence of God in all that is happening around us

to be involved with people, being attentive to their needs

It leads us into the community of Carmel, a community of men and women which has existed for over eight
centuries. It calls on us to live out the ideal of this religious family: intimate friendship with God.

It reminds us of the example of the saints of Carmel, with whom we establish a close bond as brothers and sisters to
one another.

It is an expression of our belief that we will meet God in eternal life, aided by the intercession of Mary.

JMJ

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.

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Parish & Evangelization - Page 3

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First Reading --

Abraham

shows

hospitality to three visitors (Genesis
18:1-10a).

Psalm -- He who does justice will live in

the presence of the Lord (Psalm 15).

Second Reading -- The mystery hidden

from

generations

past

has

been

manifested; it is Christ in you, the hope
for glory (Colossians 1:24-28).

Gospel -- Jesus converses with Martha

and

Mary

about

service

and

contemplation (Luke 10:38-42).

If I serve God and others, do I also allow

time for prayer? Some of us pray

faithfully, but how is our action doing?

One feeds on the other!

Readings Ahead:

July 22, 2007

16th Sunday

in Ordinary Time

ARISH

EWS

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

GO AND DO LIKEWISE

Miss Collins, the dean of students at Olympic High School, was past

the point of scolding Matt, though she liked him very much. "Four
detentions in two weeks are too many."

Still Matt wouldn't tell. It was only after Miss Collins went on a

morning neighborhood patrol that she found out the real reason for
Matt's tardiness. Thump, thump, thump, came the wheelchair down the
stairs. It was Matt, steadying Shawnetta as he helped lower her down the
stairs and then push her to the corner bus stop.

"She's a girl in my parish youth

group," Matt explained to Miss Collins.

There are many ways to describe

Matt's actions -- a random act of kindness,
making a difference one person at a time.
Jesus would understand. When the lawyer
correctly identified the good Samaritan as
the one who had treated the injured man
with compassion, Jesus said simply, "Go
and do likewise" (Luke 10:37).

Some practical rules
1. People are enrolled in the scapular only once, by a priest or

another authorized person.

2. The scapular may be replaced afterwards by a medal which has

on one side the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and on the
other the image of Mary.

3. The scapular holds us to live as authentic Christians in line with

the teachings of the Gospel to receive the sacraments, to
profess our special devotion to the Blessed Virgin, which
should be expressed every day, at least by saying the Hail Mary
three times.

In Summary

What the Brown Scapular is not
·

a magical charm to protect you

an automatic guarantee of salvation

an excuse for not living up to the demands
of the Christian life

What the Brown Scapular is

A Sign which has been approved by the
church for over seven centuries; stands for
the decision to follow Jesus like Mary:

· open to God and his will
· guided by faith, hope and love
· close to needs of people
· praying at all times

Let us pray for a renewed devotion to this wondrous gift from our
Blessed Mother and may we use these signs, holy reminders, to
draw us ever closer to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Under Our Lady's Mantle,

Fr. Pecchie

St. Patrick Catholic School

CLASS OF 2003 REUNION

St. Patrick's School Class of 2003

Reunion will be Saturday, July 28, 2007.
Join us for Mass at 4:30 PM in the Church,
then bring your favorite dish for a potluck
dinner in the Parish Center afterward. It is
an opportunity to see your classmates once
more before heading off to college, work or
military service.

Parishioners are invited to stop by and

visit with our graduates who are now
headed off to college, work and military
service.

Please RSVP to:

Jim & Becky Gaines 584-5023 or

Joe & Mary Hlavacka 392-5777.

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

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

Wednesday, July 18th

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?

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
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 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

PASTOR'S CLASS with Fr. Pecchie

7:00 PM - 9 PM (CR)

NO CLASS

until Monday, July 30th

Have a blessed and safe summer!

Religious

Ed.

ibrary News: The parish library in
Msgr. McCall Hall is a treasure

trove of books and films of many genre.
Borrow as many as you like from our
shelves. Have you seen "Don Bosco"
with Ben Gazarra? Or Sister Wendy's
"Story of Painting"? Great entertain-
ment!

Join our book club for good com-

pany and erudite discussion. We meet
at noon in the library on the 3rd Thurs-

day of the month. This
month we are reading "The
Five People You Meet In
Heaven." Call Florence at
595-3254 or René at 584-
3775 for more information.

Sunday School classes will begin again in September.

Check the bulletin in August for registration dates.

For more information call Julie and Joe.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

St.

Patrick

Church

forming

Charismatic Prayer Group that meet
Wednesday evenings at 7 PM in the
Conference Room. Join us for our
Charismatic Mass on the third Wednesday
of the month. For more info, contact Bobbie at 584-0503.

And he said to them, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the good
news to the whole creation. The one who believes and is baptized

will be saved.'

[Mk. 16:15-5]

Have you ever wanted to fulfill your Baptismal promise?
What better way than by going to El Salvador? Our next
trip to El Salvador will be in the month of July. We will be there for
about seven days. So, pray about it or donate towards the trip. If you
have questions, contact Nina at 595-1395 or the parish office.

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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

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.

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.

IND

, O

EART

, O

PIRIT

ENIOR

IGH

OUTH

ROUP

"By This Sign, You Will Conquer"

H.S. Youth Ministers:

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

Summer Office Hours

for the School:

June 1- August 6 (Monday -

Thursday) 9 AM - 1 PM

(with the exception of July 2nd

- 16th when the school office

will be closed for vacation.)

Because

foundation is

everything.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

St. Patrick School Early Child-
hood Program opened as a
result of the greater parish
community's understanding of
the need for a program that
offers learning experiences
and care for 3 and 4 year olds
in a Christian environment.
Applications are being ac-
cepted. For info, call the
school office.

We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Marie O'Shea who have volunteered to
organize our Senior High Youth Group. Please continue to watch this space
for upcoming events. Have a blessed and safe summer!

"A CHRISTMAS OFFERING" - A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS 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 interested, please contact Sue
Tassinari at 585-5546 for more details.

MOMS: COME JOIN A FAMILIA TEAM! Registration for FAMILIA
has begun! This is a group designed for mothers to help you become
more knowledgeable about the Catholic faith and to help you draw
closer to Christ. We examine the Gospel, the Catechism, and the writ-
ings of Pope John Paul II regarding marriage, family life, motherhood
and the dignity of women. Meetings are twice monthly starting in late
August 2007 through April 2008. Both morning and evening groups
are available. Childcare is available for the morning team. Please call
Debbie at 394-9791 for more information or to register.

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15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The good Samaritan was also a good steward, giving his time and his

treasure to meet his neighbor's need. At the end of this familiar story,

Jesus urges His hearers - and us - to go and do the same!

TEWARDSHIP

: T

IME

, T

ALENT

, T

REASURE

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 fascinat-
ing array of excursions 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 info, please contact Helene
Riley at (813) 741-2193 or email Helene-TravelBeyond@tampabay.rr.com.

The winner of the raffle was from Blessed Sacrament Parish in Tampa. Thank you to all who participated.

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!

July 8, 2007

$ 11,553.84 (425 Envelopes)

Building and Maintenance

$ 1,465.00 (96 Envelopes)

Children's Envelopes

$ 9.00 (7 Envelopes)

Helping Hands

$ 356.00

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

Mass Intentions & Schedule of Events - Page 7

Sun.

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

Mon.

7:00 PM

Tue.

5:00 PM
7:00 PM

Wed.

6:45 AM
8:30 AM
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM

Thu.

12:00 PM

Fri.

7:30 PM

Sat.

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

07/15/07
Coffee and Donuts (PC)
Junior High Youth Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

07/16/07
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)

07/17/07
Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Cafe.)

07/18/07
Maintenance Work- Floor (Cafe.)
Men's Bible Study (CR)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Prayers for Priests (CH)
Bible Study Meeting (CR)
Benediction (CH)
Charismatic Prayer Group Mass (CH)

07/19/07
Maintenance Work- Floor (Cafe.)
St. Patrick Library Book Club (Lib.)

07/20/07
Maintenance Work- Floor (Cafe.)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

07/21/07
Maintenance Work- Floor (Cafe.)
Confessions (CH)
Confessions (CH)

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

Wed.

8:00 AM

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

July 14, 2007
Joseph Gariboldi, Sr.

July 15, 2007
Tom Brophy
St. Patrick Parishioners
Frank Maltese

July 16, 2007
Margaret Quebbeman

July 17, 2007
Harold Blome

July 18, 2007
Rita Roza

July 19, 2007
Carmen Iacino

July 20, 2007
Gertrude Stang

July 21, 2007
Rose Friday
Dean O'Brien

July 22, 2007
Emma De Clercq
Maria Tuazon
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
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
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:

Harriet Menchetti

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!

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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 12 and is located in 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 35055 or 1-800-722-0999 or
www.stbernardprep.com.

VOCATION VIEW

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Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle C

We are called to love with our whole being. Is God inviting you to love through ministry to the Church?

Pray for generosity to serve God's people.

(Luke 10:25-37)

St. Lawrence of Brindisi

(1559-1619)

Feast Day: July 21

St. Lawrence of Brindisi was a
Capuchin Friar with an amazing
gift of languages. He spoke
Italian, Latin, Greek, German,
Bohemian, Spanish, French,
and Hebrew the latter so
fluently that rabbis thought he

was Jewish! He used that fluency to study the
Scriptures in their original languages and was a
compelling and convincing preacher. "Preaching," he
said, "... is a duty that is apostolic, angelic, Christian,
divine." St. Lawrence was also a very capable and
compassionate administrator. These qualities, coupled
with his linguistic abilities, fitted him well to hold a
number of leadership positions within his order,
including that of Superior General, and later to serve as
papal emissary and peacemaker. A man of many
talents, St. Lawrence used them unstintingly in the
service of the Church. May his example encourage us
to discern and gratefully acknowledge our own talents
and use them. to serve the Lord.

Has anyone told you it was okay
to cry? Women, men or couples
suffering from a past abortion may
experience the healing love of
Jesus Christ through Project
Rachel. The Catholic Charities
Project Rachel office will be

hosting a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat the
weekend of August 10-12, 2007. Participation is
strictly confidential and offers a beautiful
opportunity to experience God's love, forgiveness
and compassion. Visit

www.rachelsvineyard.org

for more information. Deadline for registration is
August 3rd. Call 813-631- 4370 x 222 to register.

TRIP TO EWTN:

October 1 - 4, 2007

Join us for a Spiritual / educational pilgrim-
age to the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament

in Hanceville, Alabama The trip in-
cludes 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 Ab-
bey

Cullman.

The cost is $335. If
you are interested
contact Ann Marie
at 847-9060, or Sr. Kathleen at 584-
2318 ex. 321.

Come pray with us!

Look Who's Coming to St. Patrick's ...

Father Mitch Pacwa, S.J. renowned
priest and lecturer who appears
regularly on EWTN programs, will be
coming here to St. Patrick Church.

When:

Saturday, September 22nd.

Topic:

Christianity and Islam

Time:

Saturday Mass will be at 7:30 AM

Talk to follow after Mass

Tickets:

$20 Adults, $10 Students

Children, under 12 free

We expect a sold out seminar so mark your

calendar now for the date and register early.

Early Registration: July 28th (after the 4:30
PM Mass) and July 29th (after the 8 AM, 10
AM, and 5:30 PM Masses). Plan to be at Mass
that day and register in order to reserve your
place. If you have any questions about the
seminar or would like to join our team of helpers,
please contact Margie at 559-7449 or Diane at
593-1343.