May 11, 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

Pentecost Sunday

May 11, 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

Fr. Paul Pecchie

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

Tel: 727

Tel: 727----584

584

584----2318

2318

My Dear Friends in Christ,

I would like to wish all Mothers and Grandmothers and

Great Grandmothers a very Blessed Mother's Day. It is a

known fact that the faith of children is handed on primarily by the
mother and should be supported and sustained by the Father. We ask
the Lord to continue to bless these women in their awesome vocation.

I want to thank all who have participated and continue to

participate in our Remember, Respond and Renew Campaign. I am overwhelmed by your
generosity and ask those who have not yet made a pledge to please do so. Christ is our Hope as I shared with
you on our commitment weekend. To again show you this fact: one pledge we received on commitment
Sunday was from one of our regular middle school parishioners who made a three-year pledge of a sizable
amount for a person that age. I am grateful for this sacrifice, and I am inspired by this trust in God's
Providence. As Jesus said so beautifully, "Unless you become like a little child ..."

Some news to report on the parish side: This past month, our Sisters of Our Lady of Kilimanjaro have

moved closer to St. Patrick. The convent we were renting from the diocese was located in Clearwater and in
the parish of Light of Christ. It was a 25 minute ride, on a good day. With the cost of gas continuing to get out
of control and our responsibility to pay for all repairs and upkeep at this site, it was becoming financially
burdensome. Unbeknownst to me, the Sisters were praying to move closer. I was able to rent a duplex on 22

Street, 500 yards from the Church property. The duplex is owned by a parishioner, and she gave us a break on

the rent, for which the sisters and I are most grateful! Now,
the sisters can be here at St. Patrick within a minute. God is
so good!

Today we hear that the apostles, imprisoned and

bound by fear, have locked themselves into the upper room,
and that "Jesus came and stood before them...Then he
breathed on them and said: `Receive the Holy Spirit. If
you forgive men's sins, they are forgiven them; if you hold
them bound, they are held bound.' "

Today, on the Solemnity of Pentecost, we celebrate

the Divine gift of the third person of the Blessed Trinity, the
Holy Spirit. What does this gift mean to the Church? This

gift means that the peace of Christ is always ours with the forgiveness of our sins. The Catechism of the
Catholic Church (CCC) teaches us what the Church has always believed when we say in the Creed: "I believe
in the forgiveness of sins," our gift for salvation in the Holy Spirit. The Creed links "the forgiveness of sins"
with its profession of faith in the Holy Spirit, for the risen Christ entrusted to the apostles the power to forgive
sins when he gave them the Holy Spirit.

If you would be preserved "from all anxiety", as
we pray in the Mass, regularly practice the
Sacrament of Confession. The Holy Spirit will
give you the peace of confidence in Christ's
saving passion and Resurrection.

Praised Be Jesus Christ!

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

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Pentecost Sunday

Baptism is the first and chief sacrament of the forgiveness of sins: it unites us to Christ, who died and rose, and
gives us the Holy Spirit. By Christ's will, the Church possesses the power to forgive the sins of the baptized and
exercises it through bishops and priests normally in the sacrament of Penance. In the forgiveness of sins, both
priests and sacraments are instruments which our Lord Jesus Christ, the only author and liberal giver of salvation,
wills to use in order to efface our sins and give us the grace of justification. (CCC 984-987)

First Reading -- The L

ORD

, merciful and

gracious, rich in kindness and faithfulness
(Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9).

Psalm -- Glory and praise for ever! (Daniel 3).

Second Reading -- Brothers and sisters,

rejoice. Live with one another in peace, and
the God of peace will be with you (2
Corinthians 13:11-13).

Gospel -- God did not send the Son to

condemn the world, but to give it abundant
life (John 3:16-18).

Are there persons in my parish or workplace

that are judged more than accepted?

Lord, let me always look for the good

in others and cease condemning them.

We are . . .

Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ

SEND OUT YOUR SPIRIT

Last week we heard that,

following the Ascension, the disciples,
Mary, and other followers of the Lord
retreated to the upper room in prayer.
This week we hear that, while praying
in that room, the Holy Spirit comes
upon them. Jesus' post-Resurrection
promise, recounted in today's Gospel,
is fulfilled: the power of the Holy
Spirit comes upon Jesus' followers.
Saint Paul tells us that all of us, in
some way, are given gifts of the Holy
Spirit, gifts that can be used to spread
the Good News. Today is one of the
Church's greatest festivals.

Let us carry the refrain of the responsorial psalm with us throughout
the coming week: "Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of
the earth!" (Psalm 104:30).

Readings: May 18, 2008

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

ELEBRATING

YEARS

ARISH

EWS

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May 11, 2008

May 11, 2008 Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday

Come, Holy Spirit, with your seven-fold gifts.

Inspire, enlighten, energize, and encourage me

to be a witness for the gospel.

VOCATION VIEW

: (1 Cor 12:3

: (1 Cor 12:3----7,12

7,12

7,12----13)

13)

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. 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.

Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday

CONGRATULATIONS to the following children who celebrated their First Communion on
Saturday, May 10th at St. Patrick Church! These children are now invited to receive Jesus in
the Most Blessed Sacrament at every Holy Mass. May their faith deepen and be a source of
grace for them and for their families.

Andrew Aponte

Quentin Bittenbender

Sierra Boetje

Fallan Bonny

Robert Burda

Camille Capdeville

Casey Correa

Hailee Craig-South

Sydney D'Angelo

Hailey Denbow

Angelica Giglio

Katherine Hadden

Gina Huckaby

Elizabeth Kidney

Jamie Klingbeil

Hope Lamoureux

Hope Nelson

Taylor O'Neill

Ronaldo Ortega

John Pacheco

Becky Perez

Jacob Poppleton

Alexis Schlitt

Sabrina Sebastiao

Neolina Siyazari

Douglas Terzigni

Catlyn Valentine

Brooke Welton

Megan Wintermeier

ord Jesus Christ, in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, You left us the outstanding manifestation of your limitless

love for us. Thank You for giving these children the opportunity to experience this love in receiving the

Sacrament for the first time. May your Eucharistic presence keep them ever free from sin, fortified in

faith, pervaded by love for God and neighbor, and fruitful in virtue, that they may continue to receive

You throughout life and attain final union with You at death. Amen.

KEEP THAT BLOOD PRESSURE IN CHECK!

Feeling under the weather lately or a little
stressed? Now's the time to know and control
your Blood Pressure. St. Patrick Parish Nurses
will be taking blood pressures TODAY, Sun-

day, May 11th, after the 9 AM Mass in Msgr. McCall Hall.

St. Patrick Golden Jubilee

INTERNATIONAL MASS

followed by

an international potluck!

Next Sunday,

May 18th at 11 AM

Bring a sample of your heritage dish to share and decorate
your table with pride. Please give your name, nationality,
phone number to Sister Rosamunda, ext. 321, and she will
coordinate with the appropriate person in charge of your
country. We have a number of countries represented, but we
can always use more. Please call so we can get a table set
up with your country, decorations, and sample of food to
share. You won't want to miss this!

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, May 13th

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, May 14th

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

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

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

tradition,

invite you to journey in

faith with our parish family in the RCIA
process. For more information contact Sr.
Kathleen at 584-2318 ext. 321.

St. Patrick's Religious Education

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

Small Faith Sharing Group
Barb Murphy 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (CR)

Friday, May 16th

Join us as we share our faith each Friday.

Mr. & Mrs.

Joseph &

Julie Blum

DRE, ext. 320

Going Deeper With Your Faith

Adult Education and Faith Formation

Religious

Ed.

PASTOR'S CLASS with

Fr. Pecchie

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Monday, May 12th

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!

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!

Get ready for another exciting adventure with

VACATION

BIBLE

SCHOOL

This time we will be visiting

"Son World Adventure

Park"

where thrill seekers will get close to Jesus!

Camp will be the week of

June 23-27 from 9-12 daily.

The cost is only $50 and that includes a t-shirt,

snacks, and fun! Please see Julie or Joe Blum to sign up.

Principal:

Sr. Veronica

Visceglia,

SSND

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

. P

ATRICK

ATHOLIC

CHOOL

ELEBRATING

OVER

YEARS

XCELLENCE

DUCATION

, L

EADERSHIP

& S

ERVICE

St. Patrick Catholic Youth

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

IND

, O

EART

, O

PIRIT

ENIOR

OUTH

ROUP

"By This Sign, You Will Conquer"

H.S. Youth Ministers:

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

The Senior Youth Group meets Sunday nights after the 5:30 PM Mass in Msgr.
McCall Hall. Youth in high school or older are welcome to attend.

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

St. Patrick Catholic School

Charity Fishing Tournament

May 17, 2008

Awards Banquet:

The Hut on John's Pass Boardwalk.

To register contact

Joe Blum, 584-2318 ext. 320.

We are also looking for sponsors! We need companies or
families that want their name on our Tournament T-shirt
(minimum of $100 dollar donation). We also need lots of
raffle prizes, including tackle, camping/sports equipment,
gift cards ... whatever you want to give we
will take. Drop off all donations at the
School office. Thank you for your support!!

We are still in need of more sponsors and raffle prize

donations. Also, we are looking to get a kayak or canoe

donated for the tournament, new or used.

All donations are tax deductible.

Please contact Joe at 584-2318 ext 320.

Thanks to our tournament sponsors:

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

The Hut

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.

We Sell it for You on eBay:

wesellit4you@verizon.net

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What: SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT

When: Thursday, May 15th at 1 PM
Where: Msgr. McCall Parish Center

ALL ARE WELCOME! Show your

support of our talented school

children. See our shining stars

and listen to the music and

singing of our band and bell

choir. Come, enjoy it all!

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PENTECOST SUNDAY

In the 2nd reading today, St. Paul reminds the Corinthians,

"There are different gifts, but the same Spirit;

there are different ministries, but the same Lord."

How am I using my gifts for the common good?

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.

elebrate St. Patrick Church's Golden Jubilee

...

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 Feuser,

pilgrimage coordinator, for more

information at 1-800-644-4659.

St. Patrick, Largo as of 04/29/08

PARISH INFORMATION:

Assessment:

$127,546.00

This is the amount we must give to the

Diocese for the 2008 Appeal.

Pledged:

$ 51,155.48

Assessment

Balance:

$76,390.52

This is the amount pledged through the

Diocesan APA envelopes.

# of Gifts:

192

Average Gift:

$266.43

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: 40.1 % Participation: 19.4

About 19% 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

May God bless you

and your family!

Your generosity helps

support our parish

operating expenses and

our ministries each week,

so that we may serve you,

our parishioners, better!

OFFERTORY - April 27, 2008

$ 13,188.00

Off. + Ascension:

Envelopes (448)

$ 10,346.00

Loose Collection

$ 2,243.00

Mailed in / Dropped off

$ 599.00

Sat. 4:30 PM

$ 3,311.00

Sun. 7:30 AM

$ 2,377.00

Sun. 9:00 AM

$ 3,814.00

Sun. 11:00 AM

$ 1,858.00

Sun. 5:30 PM

$ 1,229.00

Children's Envelopes (2)

$ 5.50

Helping Hands (Poor Box)

$ 343.00

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!

2008

Mass Intentions

Pray for our Military

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, Kentucky

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

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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Alfonso Fusco

May 11, 2008
Mary Maltese
St. Patrick Parishioners
Ralph Reda
Draksler and Zorowski Families

May 12, 2008
Rosemarie Ponzo

May 13, 2008
Edward Fufaro

May 14, 2008
Garrett Mangin
Dorothy Brady

May 15, 2008
Florence Gibree (Living)

May 16, 2008
Clement Turpin

May 17, 2008
Joan Crawford
Mary Mongeon

May 18, 2008
Tom Brophy
Janet Friederich (Living)
St. Patrick Parishioners
Steven Behrman

Sat.

4:30 PM

Sun.

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

Mon.

8:00 AM

Tue.

8:00 AM

Wed.

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

Thu.

8:00 AM

Fri.

8:00 AM

Sat.

8:00 AM
4:30 PM

Sun.

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

Mass Intentions & Schedule of Events - Page 7

The Week Ahead

Sun.

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

Mon.

3:15 PM
3:15 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Tue.

3:00 PM
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Wed.

9:00 AM
9:00 AM

10:00 AM

3:15 PM
6:30 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Thu.

9:00 AM

1:00 PM

3:15 PM
3:15 PM
5:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Fri.

9:00 AM
3:00 PM
3:15 PM
7:30 PM

Sat.

11:00 AM

3:30 PM
5:30 PM

05/11/2008
Coffee and Donuts (PC)
Senior Youth Group Meeting (PC)
Junior Youth Group Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

05/12/2008
Enrichment Club: Arts & Crafts (Café.)
Enrichment Club: Model Trains (MC)
Pastor's Class (CR)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CR)
Cub Scout Pack 465 Den Mtg. (Café, Art, PE, Gr1)

05/13/2008
Foundations of Personal Prayer Mtg. (Lib)
Enrichment Club: Cooking (Café.)
Enrichment Club: Webkinz (CompLab)
Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)
GriefShare Meeting (Lib)
Adventures in Revelation Bible Study (CR)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Mtg. (Café)

05/14/2008
Adult Bible Study (CR)
School Mass (CH)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Enrichment Club: Lego Club (PE-B)
St. Patrick's Men's Ministry (MC)
Benediction (CH)
Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (CR)
Fishing Tournament Captains' Meeting (PC)
Capital Campaign Volunteers Meeting (MC)
International Mass & Luncheon Mtg. (Café.)

05/15/2008
Legion of Mary Meeting (CR)
School Spring Concert (PC)
Enrichment Club: Volleyball (Courts)
Enrichment Club: Webkinz Jr. (CompLab)
Children's Choir Practice (OLM)
Adult Choir Practice (OLM)
PTO General Meeting (PC)

05/16/2008
Faith Sharing Group (CR)
Challenge Club Meeting (REL)
Enrichment Club: Reading Adventures (Café.)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

05/17/2008
Diocesan Ordinations (Cathedral)
Confessions (CH)
Confessions (CH)

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:

Charlie Lowe and Vincent Kurtz

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Diocesan Announcements

PILGRIMAGE TO QUEBEC, CANADA: Date:
June 24th to June 30th Flight: Air Trans, leave at
6:30 PM on Tuesday Cost: $1,180 (single), $865
(double) $730 (triple). These prices include flight,
bus transportation, hotels, breakfast, and a supper
downtown Montreal to "Au Festin
Du Gouverneur." We will go to
Ste Anne de Beaupre, Cap-de-la-
Madeleine, Quebec City and
Montreal and see all the beautiful
shrines. We will need a $75
deposit ASAP to hold these
prices because of the flight. For
info, contact Paulette, ext. 316.

ST. JEROME EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER in Largo is
seeking faith-filled, qualified persons to fill the following
part-time positions for the 2008-09 school year: EC4
Teacher, EC2 Teacher, and Assistant Teacher 2/3 Year
olds. Interested persons are asked to contact Denise
Roach, Administration, St. Jerome Early Childhood Center
at 596-9491 for additional information and to receive an
application packet. Visit our website: stjeromeonline.org
for more information about our early Childhood Center.

May 13th - Marian Feast

Our Lady of Fatima

The DIOCESAN OFFICE OF PRISON MINISTRY is
pleased to announce that limited spaces are currently
available for Catholic volunteers at the Pinellas County
Jail. Each candidate will be interviewed by the Jail
Chaplain prior to selection as well as background
screening. Training is provided. If you are interested in
joining a team of dedicated volunteers bringing the Word of
our Loving Father to the incarcerated, please call 344-1611
ext 414 or email prisonmn@dosp.org.

RETREAT

FOR

PHYSICALLY

CHALLENGED

ADULTS: "Challenged by Christ Retreat," is a diocesan
retreat for physically challenged adults (18-65) will be held
on Saturday, June 27

, from 9am until 5:00pm, at St.

Jude's Parish Center. We attempt to provide an
atmosphere where those who are physically challenged
may share their faith comfortably with others who
experience similar challenges in life. It is a time to grow in
faith, build community and come closer to God in His
Church. For information or applications, please call Sr.
Phyllis at 347-9702 ext. 303. RSVP by June 2

The Lay Carmelites are sponsoring a DAY OF
RECOLLECTION at St. Paul's Church in Tampa on May
31st from 8:20 am - 3:30 pm. Mother Immaculata,
O.C.D., a Carmelite nun will be the presenter. All are
welcome. For info., contact Fran at fmargib@aol.com.

Our Lady of Divine Providence House of
Prayer,

711

Bayview

Avenue,

Clearwater, is pleased to announce the
following

WH ER E AR E YO U ON YO UR
JOURNEY TO GOD? A Day of
Reflection with Fr. Benedict Groeschel,
CFR. Saturday, May 31st, 10 AM - 4 PM. Donation: $25.
Checks payable to "The House of Prayer". Mass of the
day will be celebrated. Bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks
provided. Registration closes May 27th. A registration
form is required for each registrant.

THE GIFTS AND FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT with Fr.
Andrew Apostoli, CFR. June 9 - 13 (5 consecutive
weeknights Monday through Friday), 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
$85.00 for all 5 presentations (Non-refundable)

PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY OF THE GREAT SAINTS
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The Blessed Virgin Mary, the
Mother of God, appeared 6 times to
3 shepherd children; Lucy, Fran-
cisco and Jacinta; between May 13
and October 13, 1917. She came to
the little village of Fatima which
had remained faithful to the Catholic
Church during the recent persecu-
tions by the government of Portugal.

She came with a message from God to every man,

woman and child of our century. Our Lady of Fatima
promised that the whole world would be in peace, and that
many souls would go to Heaven if her requests were lis-
tened to and obeyed.

She told us that war is a punishment for sin; that God

would punish the world for its sins in our time by means of
war, hunger, persecution of the Church and persecution of
the Holy Father, the Pope, unless we listened to and obeyed
the command of God.

At Fatima, Pope John Paul II said on May 13; "the

message of Fatima is more relevant and more urgent" than
when Our Lady first appeared. The message is an an-
guished appeal of our Heavenly Mother, who sees us in
great danger and who comes to offer her help and advice.
Her message is also a prophecy, a clear indication of what
was about to transpire in the 20th century, and what is still
going to happen infallibly in the near future, depending on
our response to her requests. The Catholic Church has en-
dorsed the Fatima message since 1930.

As a great sign of this whole message truly coming

from God, the "miracle of the sun" was worked in the sky
above Fatima before 70,000 witnesses on October 13, 1917
at the time, date and place that Lucy and the other two chil-
dren had prophesied in the name of Our Lady of Fatima.

Our Lady of Fatima continues to work miracles today

through Fatima water and at Fatima, about 90 miles north
of Lisbon. Every year, thousands of pilgrims flock to
Fatima to continue our Lady's message of prayer for peace
in the world.