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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

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 22, 2007 A.D.

1507 Trotter Road, Largo, FL 33770

Mailing Address:

2121 - 16th Ave. SW, Largo, FL 33770

Parish Office: (727) 584-2318

Fax: (727) 586-5413

Website: www.stpatrick-largo.org

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

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

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

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

Visits to the Homebound: Our Eucharistic
Ministers bring Holy Communion to our homebound
parishioners, usually on a weekly basis. Please call
the parish office if you are not able to attend Mass.

Parish Registration is done by attending a
Welcome Meeting and Breakfast. Please call the
parish office for details.

School Principal:

Sr. Veronica Visceglia, SSND .................581-4865

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

AINT

ATRICK

ATHOLIC

HURCH

Andrei Rublev's

icon of the Trinity,

painted in 1410.

It depicts the three

angels who visited

Abraham and Sarah

at the Oak of Mamre

when they

`entertained angels

unawares.' Gen. 18.

Those visitors came

to tell them that they

would have a son

within the year.

It is sometimes called

the icon of the Old

Testament Trinity.

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16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

My Dear Friends in Christ,

I would like to share with you about the Music conference I attended

with Paulette last week. The theme for the conference was "That All May

Be One." As Christians we are called to be united with one another on our journey
of faith. In the Catholic Church which rests on the Gospel of Jesus, being part of
Christ's body, being one with Christ is tantamount. In being one with Christ we
are called to be one with each other as Christ is one with the Other Persons of the
Trinity: Father and Holy Spirit. Now on paper that looks great, but in practice that
becomes a big struggle. Hence, our spiritual journey to perfection, to become holy, to be saints.

Now one of the obvious places for disunity can be Church music. Because as human beings we have

preferences, likes and dislikes when it comes to what music we like. Big Band, Classical, Jazz, Country-
Western, Top 40s, Rap, Hip-Hop, Alternative, Rock etc., etc., and then in each major category there are
distinctions too numerous to list. But I think you get the point. Just as there are different styles in the
world of music, there are different styles in the Church. There is Gregorian Chant, Traditional Choral,
more contemporary styles with a plethora of instrumentation, and just as we are called to be one as

individuals, different styles of music can be used in the one worship of God.
However, that does not necessarily mean all styles be used in the celebration of the
Mass. The Church has taught, and it has been reechoed through the Fathers of
Vatican II, that Chant is to have pride and place in the Liturgy and the Organ is the
queen of all instruments for the worship of God. That being said it does not say that it
is the only type of music nor the only instrument acceptable to be used at Mass. And
so, therefore, at St. Patrick we try to accommodate different styles of music so that the
worship of God can be attained by all in the celebration of the Mass. That does not
mean that all music is going to be appealing to everyone all the time. But just as we,
who are different, are called to be one with each other, respecting our differences and

commonalities; so, too, in music are we called to be accepting. In accepting different types of music, we
recognize that all will not appeal to us but we accept that it may aid others to reach God.

Therefore, I hope that as we worship God, striving to be united in Christ

with our brothers and sisters, we will allow our music not to be an added
cause of division, but an opportunity to draw all into our Triune God.

Gospel Reflection

Until that day, we anticipate the full revelation of heaven by

contemplating the glory of God on the face of Christ, who came to reveal the
Father to us. Martha's sister Mary has begun to enjoy the grace of prayerful
adoration as she sits at the Lord's feet and drinks in His words. "Mary has chosen the good portion." (Lk
10:42) Mary's choice was prayerful attention, contemplation and adoration. All who follow vocations in
the world must embrace the active life of service, all the while remembering that prayer and communion
with God are the "better portion", superior to the active part of Christian life.

It is the activity of prayer which best expresses and fulfills our duty to adore

almighty God. Prayer sometimes takes the form of contemplation. Adoration of the real
presence of the Lord in the Eucharistic Host is the most privileged and most perfect
contemplation of God this side of heaven.

"Contemplation is a gaze of faith, fixed on Jesus. `I look at him and he looks at me': this
is what a certain peasant of Ars, St. John Vianney, used to say while praying before the
tabernacle. This focus on Jesus is a renunciation of self. His gaze purifies our heart;
the light of the countenance of Jesus illumines the eyes of our heart and teaches us to
see everything in the light of his truth and his compassion for all men. Contemplation
also turns its gaze on the mysteries of the life of Christ. Thus it learns the "interior
knowledge of our Lord," the more to love him and follow him."

(CCC 2715)

Praised Be Jesus Christ!

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

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First Reading -- Abraham said to the

Lord: Will you sweep away the innocent
with the guilty? Should not the judge of
the world act with justice? (Genesis
18:20-32).

Psalm -- Lord, on the day I called for

help, you answered me (Psalm 138).

Second Reading -- You were buried with

Christ in baptism, in which you were also
raised with Christ (Colossians 2:12-14).

Gospel -- Everyone who asks, receives;

and the one who seeks, finds (Luke 11:1-
13).

When praying the Lord's Prayer, does it

become only routine? How can I develop a
greater devotion when praying and become

more persistent and bold as Jesus suggests?

Readings Ahead:

July 29, 2007

17th Sunday

in Ordinary Time

ARISH

EWS

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

WATCH YOUR POSTURE

Our posture is often a tip-off to our

hospitality and reverence for the Lord. Note
the actions of Abraham as he greeted the
Lord in the presence of three men who
appeared near his tent. He ran from the
entrance of the tent to greet them. He bowed
to the ground as he met them. He and
Sarah, his wife, hastened to prepare a meal
and bring food and water to their guests.

In the Gospel story, Jesus' friend Mary sat at his feet in order

to listen to him speak.

How do we welcome and reverence the Lord? What do our

actions show? Do we remember the Lord's presence in the
Blessed Sacrament? How do we welcome the Lord in the scripture
readings? How do we acknowledge his presence in our
brothers and sisters, both at Mass and afterwards?

Whether we kneel, stand, or sit in the Lord's

presence, may our hearts and minds always be attuned
to him.

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 at 584-

5023 or Joe & Mary at 392-5777.

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.

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.

FROM OUR MINISTRY OF

HELPING HANDS:

Our Food Pantry is in desperate
need of jelly, peanut butter,
canned meat and pasta. If you can help us
help others in need in our local area, please
do! We thank you for your generosity!

PRAY AND WASH: The Junior Youth Group will be having
their annual car wash in St. Patrick's parking lot on July
29th, from 7:30 AM - 12:00 noon. Sign-ups
for washing while you are at Mass will be
available on July 22nd. As always, it is first
come first served, so don't miss out on this
wonderful fundraiser. Cars will be $7. Vans
will be $9. Money raised will be used to fund
the Junior Youth Group Service Projects.

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 25th

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.

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.

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 inter-
ested, please contact Sue Tassinari at 585-5546
for more details.

School & Youth - Page 5

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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!

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 writings 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
available for mornings. Please call Debbie at 394-9791 to register.

VOCATION VIEW

VOCATION VIEW: July 22, 2007 16

Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle C

Jesus desires that we, like his friend Mary, would spend time in his presence.

Take time regularly to be with Jesus and listen to his living word.

(Luke 10:38-42)

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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today's readings speak of hospitality. Abraham, who cheerfully did for his

guests all that desert hospitality required, was rewarded with his heart's desire

a son. Martha also busied herself with all the details of hospitality, but

grudgingly and with complaint. Am I a cheerful or a grudging giver?

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 15, 2007

$ 9,742.35 (346 Envelopes)

Children's Envelopes

$ 3.00 (1 Envelope)

Helping Hands

$ 570.00

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

Parish Meeting Rooms:

Art = Art Room (School Jubilee Building); Cafe =

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

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

Sat.

4:30 PM

Sun.

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

Mon.

8:00 AM

Tue.

8:00 AM

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 21, 2007
Dean O'Brien

July 22, 2007
Emma De Clercq
Maria Tuazon
St. Patrick Parishioners

July 23, 2007
John Draksler

July 24, 2007
Virginia Mae Maule

July 25, 2007
Louise Jaeger

July 26, 2007
Msgr. John McCall

July 27, 2007
Annie McGovern

July 28, 2007
John Czasnoje
Bernard Uzzillia

July 29, 2007
St. Patrick Parishioners
Sol Painter
Adriana Laureaga

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:

Robert Emery

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

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SHARE-A-PRAYER:

If you or someone you know needs
special prayers, let us pray for you
and your loved ones. Phone 584-
6954 and together we will lift our
hearts to God!

Sun.

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

Thu.

9:00 AM

Fri.

7:30 PM

Sat.

3:30 PM
4:30 PM

5:30 PM

07/22/07
Coffee and Donuts (PC)
Junior High Youth Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

07/23/07
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)

07/24/07
Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Cafe.)

07/25/07
Men's Bible Study (CR)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Bible Study Meeting (CR)
Benediction (CH)
Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (CR)

07/26/07
Legion of Mary (Lib)

07/27/07
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

07/28/07
Confessions (CH)
St. Patrick School Class of 2003 Graduation

Reunion Mass and Reception (CH,PC)

Confessions (CH)

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Diocesan Announcements

St. James the Apostle

Patron Saint of pharmacists, pilgrims

Feast Day: July 25

St. James the Apostle was the son of
Zebedee, the brother of St. John the
Evangelist. He was among the first to
hear and answer the call to follow Jesus, and he was a witness
to the Transfiguration, the raising of Jairus' daughter and
Jesus' agony in the garden of Gethsemane. He was also the
one whose mother asked Jesus for places of preferment for her
two sons. "Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at
your right and the other at your left, in your kingdom," she
pleaded. The answer Jesus gives her is a blueprint for
discipleship and an invitation to stewardship "Whoever
wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever
wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the
Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give
his life as a ransom for many" (Mt 20:21b, 26b-28). Like his
Master, St. James did give his life and was the first of the
apostles to be martyred. May we, too, hear and answer the
call of Jesus, and then spend ourselves joyfully in the service
of others.

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.

Sts. Joachim and Anne (Parents of Mary)

St. Joachim is the Patron Saint of fathers & grandfathers

St. Anne is the patron saint against poverty, of homemakers,

(grand) mothers, pregnant women, childless people

Feast Day: July 26

This feast honors the parents of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joachim &
St. Anne. Scripture is silent about
these two, the grandparents of Jesus,
but early tradition and some non-
biblical writings tell us their names.

And what a gift they gave us! St. John Damascene says
of them: "Joachim and Anne, how blessed a couple! All
creation is indebted to you. For at your hands the
Creator was offered a gift excelling all other gifts: a
chaste mother, who alone was worthy of him . . . While
leading a devout and holy life in your human nature, you
gave birth to a daughter nobler than the angels whose
queen she now is." What an inspiration St. Joachim and
St. Anne are to all who practice stewardship as a way of
life. They were quiet, unassuming people who lived
their faith and became an integral part of God's plan of
salvation. If we will put ourselves our lives and our
gifts at the Lord's disposal, he will use us, too.

TRIP TO EWTN

(The Eternal Word Television Network)

October 1 - 4, 2007

Join us for a Spiritual / educa-

tional pilgrimage to
the Shrine of the
Blessed Sacrament
in Hanceville, Ala-
bama The trip in-
cludes a visit to the Shrine, a tour
of EWTN as well as being a guest
on an EWTN live program. Lodg-

ing will be at St. Bernard Abbey
in Cullman. The cost is $335. If
you are interested contact Ann
Marie at 847-9060, or Sr. Kath-
leen at 584-2318 ext. 321.

Come pray with us!

Married Couples with Good
Marriages: "You shall love your
neighbor as yourself." For the
married, our closest neighbor is
our spouse. Come away for a
week end and f ort if y your
sacrament, renew the love and

intimacy in your marriage and discover God's
desire for deep joy in your marriage on a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The
next weekends are July 27-29 and September
21-23. To receive information or a registration
brochure, call the Fuhler's at (813) 270-7832 or
go on-line at www.wwme-tampabay.org.

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