June 1, 2008

Reverend Paul Pecchie, Pastor

Reverend Prakash Madanu, ALCP.

Deacon Richard Brady,

Deacons Kenneth Spaulding and Ralph Bufano (Winter)

Retired Assisting Priests

Reverend Monsignor Richard Cahill

Reverend Kenneth Bonadies

Reverend Bernard MacAdam (Winter)

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

Ninth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

June 1, 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

Office Hours Mon.-Thu.: 9 am - 3 pm, Fri.: 9 am - 12 noon

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

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.

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

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

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily Mass

Daily Mass (Monday thru Saturday morning): 8:00 AM; Wednesdays:

Wednesdays:

Wednesdays: also at 9 AM when school is in session

MASS

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Fr. Paul Pecchie

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

Tel: 727

Tel: 727----584

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Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

My Dear Friends in Christ,

Last week we had a wonderful procession with our Lord on the Feast of

Corpus Christi. The Church encourages processions with the Lord as a reminder
that the Lord accompanies us on our journey of faith. At times we need physical

reminders of that reality. In today's responsorial psalm we prayed, "Be my rock."

Most of us have been tossed around enough that we know there is no lasting security in

this world. But, even though we realize that intellectually, it somehow does not penetrate our
hearts. We keep thinking that something or some person will give us what we need. Maybe if I just had a little bit
more money, everything would be fine. A study showed that the average American figures he needs about ten
percent more money than he actually has. But, you know, no amount of money no human person, place or thing
will give us lasting security. There is only one who can give us true security. Jesus, be my rock.

In today's second reading, St. Paul unmasks another kind of false security. He

warns about the deception of legalism the idea that if I somehow do everything letter
perfect then no one can criticize me, not even God. Legalism leads to the mentality
that I've always got to be right. No, you and I will not be saved by being right or
even by doing right. None of us can make ourselves right with God. God does not
love us because we are lovable. God loves us because of his Son. Jesus, be my rock.

Blessed Mother Teresa knew that. Few people did more for the poor than Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. But she

knew that works would not save her. She recognized her poverty before God. We now know from her letters that
Blessed Mother Teresa experienced a prolonged inner darkness. During that dark night, she clung to the only one
who could save her. Jesus was her rock.

Jesus, be my rock. I want to build my life on a rock foundation. Jesus speaks about that

in the Gospel. It is not enough just to say, "Lord, Lord," and then go on as if Jesus didn't
matter. No, we have to live according to his Word. That means such things as respecting
marriage - not using the gift of sexuality apart from God's plan. It means worshiping God in
the way he has established - by attending Sunday Mass. Mass is the renewal of the one
sacrifice that saves us. As we worship Jesus, we ask for grace to live according to your word.
Jesus, be my rock.

As we celebrate our Golden Jubilee with our Bishop at the 11 a.m. Mass

today, how can we forget how the Lord has been with us as a parish
community throughout these 50 years?

We are grateful for the presence, not only of Bishop Robert Lynch, but

also the many priests, who have come back to celebrate this momentous
occasion with us. We are especially grateful for Fr. Thomas Madden and Fr.
John Blum who are vocations from this parish to the diocesan Priesthood.
As we give thanks for these men let us continue to pray that our parish will
be blessed with vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life.

Let us give thanks to Almighty God for the

many blessings we have received throughout these
50 years and let us look with confidence to the
future 50+ years knowing that our Lord will be with
us on the Journey.

Praised Be Jesus Christ,

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

First Reading It is love, not sacrifice, that I

desire; knowledge of God, not holocausts
(Hosea 6:3-6).

Psalm To the upright I will show the saving

power of God (Psalm 50).

Second Reading Those who believe will

have it credited to them as righteousness
(Romans 4:18-25).

Gospel Tax collectors and sinners came and

joined Jesus at table (Matthew 9:9-13).

Do I include all peoples as my equal

and eliminate being self-righteous?

Lord, help me become more merciful

and less judgmental of others.

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ

GRADUATION ADDRESS

In this season of graduations, we have an ancient model for a

brilliant graduation address. Moses exhorts the people of Israel to
take the words of God--the commandments--to heart and make an
earnest effort to pass them on to succeeding generations. This
message applies to us as well. Superficial knowledge of the Lord's
words will not do. To say over and over "Lord, Lord!" or "Yes,
Lord!" while doing nothing is all too common, even today.

And Paul does not contradict Moses when he says that we are

justified by faith apart from
observance of the law. If we
have faith in the Lord, then we
love the Lord. Out of that love
we will want to know God's will
and act in accord with God's
every word. Jesus' great love for
us brings justification entirely
out of proportion to the sins of
those who have faith in the Lord
and try to keep God's word.

Readings: June 8, 2008

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

ELEBRATING

YEARS

ARISH

EWS

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Parish & Evangelization - Page 3

Come, pray with me!

Come, pray with me! Please consider
spending even one hour each Wednesday to
be with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration,
beginning after the 9 AM School Mass and
concluding with Benediction at 6:45 PM.
(Next week, Adoration begins after the 8 AM
Mass.) Please sign up at the Church entrance.
Wednesdays in our Diocese are designated to
pray for holy vocations to the priesthood.

Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday

Attention All Ministry and Organization Heads:

Please note that we will have a

PARISH PLANNING MEETING

for the coming year (August 2008 to

August 2009) on Wednesday, June 11th,

at 7 PM in Msgr. McCall Hall.

If you are planning an event in the coming year and need
to submit a calendar date(s) to reserve a parish or school

room here at St. Patrick Catholic Church,

you must attend this meeting.

All calendar requests are subject to pastor's approval.

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE:

(June - August)

Daily Mass (Mon.-Sat.): ................................... 8:00 AM

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

* Please note: No 5:30 PM Mass for the summer.

FIRST FRIDAY

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION

TO THE SACRED HEART

SACRED HEART

SACRED HEART OF JESUS

JESUS

The First Friday of each month was designated
by our Savior Himself as a day to be
consecrated to honoring His Sacred Heart ...
As the object of this devotion is to make our
Savior Jesus Christ ardently and perfectly
loved, and to make reparation for the outrages
offered to Him in the past, as well as for those
which He daily receives in the Blessed
Eucharist ... Jesus Christ merits our love at all

times,

but

alas!

despised and outraged in the
Sacrament of His love at all
times, and so people should
at all times make reparation
to Him. Attendance at the
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is
assuredly the best means of
honoring and loving the
adorable Heart of Jesus.

Our First Friday Mass in honor of the Sacred
Heart will be offered at 6:30 PM on June 1,
2008 as part of St. Patrick's Golden Jubilee
celebration.

A covered dish dinner, hosted by

the Knights of Columbus, will follow in Msgr.
McCall Hall.

June is traditionally the month

dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Please join us! All are invited.

All for the Greater Honor & Glory of God

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Adventures in Revelation
Sr. Kathleen

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

Tuesday, June 3rd

This is a 10 week study with Jeff Cavins on
the Book of Revelation.

Adult Bible Study: Adventures in Matthew
Sr. Kathleen

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

Wednesday, June 4th

"Adventures in Matthew - the King and His
Kingdom" with Jeff Cavins.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

RCIA: Are you interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith? We invite you to join our RCIA inquiry
sessions where you will learn about the richness of our
Catholic faith and be introduced to our parish family. These
sessions are open to all who are not yet baptized, those
who are baptized in other Christian denominations, and for
those who are baptized in the Catholic faith but have not
received

the

sacraments

Confirmation

and

Eucharist. Next session: Thursday, June 24th in the
Conference Room. If you have any questions please call
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: The Friday
morning Faith Sharing group will return again in
the Fall. Have a blessed summer!

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, June 2nd

Personal Growth in Holiness.
Are we living the spiritual
life? How do we grow in holiness?

Foundations of Personal Prayer: We meet
every Tuesday afternoon at 3 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!

LEGION OF MARY: Meets
every Thursday at 9 AM in
the Conference Room. If you
would like to join, contact Peggy at 585-1597.

Get ready for another exciting adventure with

VACATION

BIBLE

SCHOOL

Kids entering 1st through 5th grade

June 23-27 from 9-12 daily.

Our theme is

Son World Adventure Park

. Come aboard, strap on you seat belt and secure all loose articles, because we're

getting on the rollercoaster of a lifetime to get a great view of our Savior, Jesus! REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AT THE DOORS

OF THE CHURCH. Please return completed forms to the parish office.

Our CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP, The

Hearts of Jesus and Mary Prayer
Community at St. Patrick, invite you
to pray with us every Wednesday at
7 pm in the Conference Room.
Every third Wednesday, join us for a

Healing Mass at 7 PM in the Church, as we praise
God in song, learn from the scriptures and pray for
each other. For info, phone Bobbie 584-0503 or
Margie 559-7449.

June 1, 2008

June 1, 2008 Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

How firm is your foundation of faith?

Listen to Jesus' words and use them

as the solid rock on which to build your life.

Consider ministry in the Church. (Matthew 7:21-27)

VOCATION VIEW

:
:
:
:

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

Please note: The Senior Youth Group will be meeting on Saturday nights af-
ter the 4:30 PM Mass in the Youth Room beginning this week, on Saturday,
June 7th. Youth in high school or older are welcome to attend.

REGISTRATION

for 2008 - 2009

SCHOOL YEAR

REGISTRATION for
all grades (Pre-K-8)
is taking place. St.
Patrick is a fully accredited, Christ-
centered environment, known for
academic excellence. Come and see
what makes St. Patrick so special. For

information call
the school office
(727) 581- 4865.

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School & Youth - Page 5

NEWSPAPER RECYCLING: Newspapers, phone books, magazines and any paper may be placed in the

Big

Red Bin

on the east side of the Church. Proceeds support the school and recycling is great for the earth!

Results for the First Ever St. Patrick

Fishing Tournament held on May 17th

Awards:

Biggest Snook

Tommy Going - 34"

Biggest Trout

Roy McKenzie - 20.5"

Biggest Red

Tom Newbill - 31"

Inshore Slam

Team Lamoureux

(snook + trout + red = 66")

Trashcan Trophy Brad Radke - 29.5 inch Jack

Junior Awards

1. Caleb

48" bonnet head shark

2. Josh Wittmann 31" snook
3. Andrew Tarza

17" mackrel

4. Carly Sepessy 16" catfish

Thanks for all who participated!

The event was a success, raising almost $3,700.00

for the children of St. Patrick School!

Thanks again to all our sponsors and anglers!

A Big Thanks to all of our tournament sponsors:

THE HUT

CSM Construction LLC

Shannon Family

Ace Hammerhead Hardware

Bealls at Largo Mall

Deacon and Mrs. Brady

De Losa Pizzeria

Dogfish Tackle

Gulf-to-Bay Bait and Tackle

Knights of Columbus

Indian Rocks Tackle

Marine Max

Mirror Lure

Our Family Doctors

Rick's Custom Rods of Mad Beach

Squires Family

Water Sports West

Lisa Whims-Squires, DO, PA

Wittmann Family

West Marine- Ulmerton Rd

The Complete Angler Tackle & Bait Co.

Ruppel Family

We Sell it for You on eBay:

wesellit4you@verizon.net

School Calendar

Last Day of School

June 4, 2008

10:15 AM Dismissal

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NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDI

NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

NARY TIME

Today's readings call us to active discipleship. It is not enough

to know the commandments; we must actively obey them. It is not

enough to hear the words of Jesus; we must act on them. Good stewards

demonstrate their gratitude for the gift of faith buy putting it into action.

TEWARDSHIP

: T

IME

, T

ALENT

, T

REASURE

GIFT CARD SALE: St. Patrick School PTO is selling
gift cards for numerous restaurants and stores such
a s

C h i l i ' s ,

P a n e r a , B e a l l ' s ,

Albertson's, Chevron and

many

more. You purchase these cards at full
face value and the school will receive a
percentage of the purchase. It costs you
nothing extra. To order cards or get
information call Julie Wintermeier @
743-7043 or Elaine Luker @ 595-3538.

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TOO

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NEED

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Celebrate our

Celebrate our G

OLDEN

UBILEE

in the footsteps of St. Patrick

...

...by 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, pilgrimage

coordinator, for info at 1-800-

644-4659.

St. Patrick, Largo as of 05/15/08

PARISH INFORMATION:

Assessment:

$127,546.00

This is the amount we must give to the

Diocese for the 2008 Appeal.

Pledged:

$ 56,115.48

Assessment

Balance:

$71,430.52

This is the amount pledged through the

Diocesan APA envelopes.

# of Gifts:

202

Average Gift:

$260.57

This is the number of gifts by our parishioners (out of our

1000 registered families) who have made a pledge by

sending their donation in the APA Diocesan envelope.

% of Assessment: 44.0 % Participation: 20.6

About 20% of our parishioners are participating!

We need your help! The amount you pledge by using
the Diocesan APA envelopes, marked "St. Patrick
Church, Largo # 370" is not assessed for next year's
APA. Please prayerfully consider making your pledge
today. Diocesan APA envelopes are found at the doors
of the church or at the church office.

HAVE YOU SENT IN YOUR PLEDGE?

2008 Annual Pastoral Appeal

Summary Report

Your generosity helps

support our parish

operating expenses and

our ministries each

week, so that we may

serve you, our

parishioners, better!

OFFERTORY
May 25, 2008 (374 Envelopes)

$ 9,888.00

Children's Envelopes (4)

$ 13.00

Helping Hands (Poor Box)

$ 410.00

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!

May God bless you and your family!

NIGHTS

OLUMBUS

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!

2008

Mass Intentions

Pray

for our

Military

St. Sebastian and St. George, pray for us.

Staff Sgt. William J. Condon, US Army, Iraq
Second Lt. Tara Dawe, US Army, New York
Lt. Comm. Shawn D. Fitzpatrick, USN, Virginia
PFC Brendan Gaines, USMC, Virginia
Sgt. Jason A. George, US Army, Iraq
Sgt. Jorge Granados, USMC, Florida
Sgt. Joshua Harmon, Kentucky
Specialist Matthew Heaberlin, US Army, Iraq
Sr. Airman Sean Heaberlin, USAF, California
Staff Sgt. Matthew Hicks, US Army, Missouri
Airman Ryan Hines, US Air Force
Lt. Jr. William J. Howey, III, US Navy, Connecticut
Sgt. Anthony Jordan, US Army Calvary, Florida
CWO2 Robert Kidney, USCG, Florida
Lance Corporal Nick Krege, USMC, Japan
PFC, John Margariton, USMC, South Carolina
Specialist Daniel McCarley, US Army, Florida
Airman 1st Class Kevin McCarley, USAF, Germany
Ensign Christopher McDowell, US Navy, Iraq
SFC Lisa Collis Moore, US Army, Iraq
Seaman Timothy Moore, US Navy, California
Staff Sgt. Kevin Nelson, US Army, 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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May 31, 2008
St. Patrick Parishioners

June 1, 2008
Joe Zupansic
Mary Maltese
Erwin & Dorothy Steiner

June 2, 2008
Michael Dube

June 3, 2008
Kathryn C. Foley

June 4, 2008
Mary Maltese
Dorothy Brady

June 5, 2008
Kevin Barton

June 6, 2008
Louise Jaeger

June 7, 2008
Mark Presey
The Pento Family

June 8, 2008
St. Patrick Parishioners
Sheila M. Glenn
Yvon Bourque

Sat.

4:30 PM

Sun.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM

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

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 & Schedule of Events - Page 7

The Week Ahead

Sun.

11:00 AM

7:00 PM
7:30 PM

Mon.

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

Tue.

3:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Wed.

9:00 AM
9:00 AM

10:00 AM

6:30 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Thu.

8:30 AM
9:00 AM

Fri.

6:30 PM

7:30 PM

Sat.

11:00 AM

12 noon

3:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM

06/01/2008
Golden Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with

Bishop Robert Lynch (CH) followed by
Reception in Msgr. McCall Hall (PC)

Junior Youth Group Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

06/02/2008
Boy Scout Troop 465 Pack Mtg. (Café)
Pastor's Class (CR)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CR)

06/03/2008
Foundations of Personal Prayer Mtg. (Lib)
Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)
GriefShare Meeting (Lib)
Adventures in Revelation Bible Study (CR)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Mtg. (Café)
Respect Life Meeting (PC)

06/04/2008
School Mass (CH)
Adult Bible Study (CR)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
St. Patrick's Men's Ministry (MC)
Benediction (CH)
Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (CR)
Jubilee Committees Meeting (PC)

06/05/2008
Confessions before First Friday (CH)
Legion of Mary Meeting (CR)

06/06/2008
First Friday Mass (CH) followed by K of C

Parish Potluck Dinner (PC)

Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

06/07/2008 -

Canonical Anniversary of St. Patrick

Parish Anniversary Mass (CH)
Parish Jubilee Picnic (Café, fields)
Confessions (CH)
Confessions (CH)
Senior Youth Group Meeting (YR)

Please pray for the members of our St. Patrick

Parish family and friends who have died

recently and for their families and friends

who mourn them, especially:

David A. Padilla

Mary Ellen Routzahn

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!