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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 Thaddeus Malanowski

Reverend Monsignor Richard Cahill

Reverend Kenneth Bonadies

Reverend Bernard MacAdam (Winter)

MASS SCHEDULE

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

Music Director:

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

Sacristans:

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

Directors of Religious Education:

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

Outreach Ministries:

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

Youth Ministry:

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

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

The Ascension of our Lord

May 20, 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

AINT

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ATHOLIC

HURCH

Confessions are heard on Saturdays, 3:30 and
5:30 PM (also on Wednesdays before First Friday;
8:00 AM and 9:30 AM).

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

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

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

Visits to the Homebound: Our Eucharistic
Ministers bring Holy Communion to our homebound
parishioners, usually on a weekly basis. Please call
the parish office if you are 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:

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

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

Page Two - Sunday, May 20, 2007

THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD

My Dear Friends in Christ,

It is hard to believe that May is almost over. Where does the time go? We

want to welcome Mother Phina, CDNK, mother superior of our Sisters of Our
Lady of Kilimanjaro. Mother arrived last Saturday, so the sisters got a special

joy this year in celebrating Mother's Day here in the USA. She will be here until
Monday. We are grateful for her presence and her willingness to share her sisters with us.

This Thursday we say good-bye to another 8th Grade from our school as they

complete their grade school education and move on to high school. We wish them all

well and pray for their future endeavors. The foundation they have received here at St.
Patrick School will aid them in their future pursuits, and for this, we are grateful.

As we prepare for our Jubilee and 50 years of service to God and our community of

Largo, we are reminded of the importance of the work that our school has been to the
mission of St. Patrick. St Patrick School was founded in 1959, only one year after the
erection of the parish. How blessed we are as a parish family to see the importance of
Catholic Education even in this very challenging time for Catholic schools.

Regarding the school, this year we experienced a need to replace the air conditioner

in the Primary School building, as well as repair the roof in the Middle School building.

What this means is that the school will fall into a deficit of $50,000.00. I am asking that those who are able to
make a donation to the school to help the Church in making up this deficit, please consider doing so. For
those who are still uncomfortable giving to the APA, this will be a great way to aid us in getting to 100%
participation by giving this tax-free gift to the School. You may send your gift directly to the school or place
it in next week's offertory in an envelope marked school support. Again thank you for your generosity and
support of the mission of St. Patrick and Catholic education.

Also I would like to announce that Joseph Blum, who is our Director of Religious Education, has accepted

the job of Parish Education Director. As the Parish Education Director, he will continue to be the Director of
Religious Education, as well as Sacramental Education Coordinator; but he will also take on some
administrative duties and teaching at the School. This is a great way to usher in our Jubilee year by having a
graduate of our school continue to work in and for the Church. Join me in welcoming Mr. Blum to this new
position and role within our parish community.

Lastly, on this Sunday, as we will celebrate the universal love of God to all people in our

Mass of the African Tradition at 5:30 pm today, rejoice and thank
God for his generosity to me. Today, I celebrate my Anniversary of
being ordained a priest in service to Jesus Christ. It was twelve
years ago today; it is hard to believe that it has been so long. I am
most grateful to all of you for your continued support and prayers.

Scripture Reflection

Those of us who follow Jesus belong to the period of the Church. Through preaching and the sacraments,

the Church strives to make Jesus present among us so that we may be empowered to bear witness to the
power of God to deliver us from the bondage of sin and despair. It is the Holy Spirit who guides and supports
us as we attempt to live the ideals of our calling and to introduce others to the salvation won for us by the
sacrifice of Jesus.

One of the principal roles of the Holy Spirit is to enable us to recognize how to live as Jesus did in

circumstances that are far removed from the situation in first century Israel. It is the role of the Spirit to tell
us then, what Jesus would do if he were living here in the twenty-first century. Such guidance will not only
give us courage and confidence, but will also enable us to understand what unselfish love means in difficult
and worrisome situations.

It is truly remarkable that the disciples in the gospel story do not grieve when Jesus leaves them. Instead,

they "returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and they were continually in the temple praising God" (Luke
24:52-3). As we live in the Spirit and try to be sensitive to the Spirit's promptings, we too can
be filled with joy and find it fitting to express that joy with words of praise and thanksgiving.
As we do so, we will surely attract others who will want to know our secret and will thus be
ready to learn about the wonderful gift of salvation won for us by the love of Jesus.

Praise Be Jesus Christ!

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

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First Reading

-- Filled with the Holy

Spirit, the apostles begin to speak in
tongues (Acts 2:1-11).

Psalm

-- Lord, send out your Spirit, and

renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104).

Second Reading

-- In one Spirit we are

baptized into one body and given to drink
of one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-
13) or Romans 8:8-17.

Gospel

-- Jesus Christ appears to the

disciples and sends them on their mission
with the power to forgive or retain sins
through the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23)
or John 14:15-16, 23b-26.

Am I aware of how the Holy Spirit is

moving in me, inviting and challenging me?

Am I responding? How?

Readings for the Week Ahead:

May 27, 2007

Pentecost Sunday

ARISH

EWS

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

CONTINUALLY PRAISING GOD

In both the first reading and the Gospel we are told about

Christ's glorious ascension into heaven. Paul's letter to the
Ephesians reminds us that Christ has been seated at God's right
hand in heaven, above every choir of angels. There might be a
temptation to stay at an awed distance from Jesus Christ.
However, the tone of today's readings is far from that temptation.
The tone is exultant and the message is urgent. We are to be his
witnesses, and the Gospel describes the
first witnesses this way: "With great joy . . .
they were continually in the temple praising
God" (Luke 24:53).

How can we continually praise God?

The answer can be found in the second
reading, in which Paul prays that God will
give us a "Spirit of wisdom and revelation"
in order to know Christ clearly (Ephesians
1:17). We cannot stand at a distance. We
are to be enlightened and empowered.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

celebrates our GOLDEN JUBILEE

in June of 2008

... 50 years of celebrating our faith and serving
our community. We will begin our year of
celebration in September 2007 with a special
day of recollection with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J.
and ending in September 2008 with a 10-day
pilgrimage to Ireland (in the footsteps of St.
Patrick).

St. Patrick Church

Community

Welcomes You!

W e

e x t e n d

special welcome to all new parishioners and
visitors who have come to worship with us.
We would like to invite you to a newcomer
orientation and breakfast on Sunday June
3rd after the 10:00 AM Mass. If you have
registered in the parish this past year, or
would like to register, please join us. At this
time you will have the opportunity to meet
with our pastor, Fr. Pecchie, and other
ministry representatives, as well as learn
a b o u t

v a r i o u s

m i n i s t r i e s

a n d

organizations. If you have any questions,
please contact the parish office.

Please note that beginning June 1st, we will be moving to

our SUMMER SCHEDULE OF MASSES:

Weekdays: 8 AM only

(Monday Saturday morning)

Weekends: Saturday 4:30 PM Vigil

Sunday 8 AM, 10 AM and
5:30 PM (Contemporary Mass)

Msgr. Malanowski Retirement Breakfast

Tuesday Morning, May 22nd

after the 7:30 AM Mass

Anyone who would like to help,

please contact Judith at 585-8237.

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

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

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

Wednesday, May 23rd

The Great Bible Adventure
Sr. Kathleen

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

Thursday, May 24th

Maccabean Revolt.

Jeff Cavins, video series.

RCIA: Are you interested in the Catholic faith?

Inquiry classes for The Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults will begin on June 14

at 7:00 PM in Msgr.

McCall Hall. 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, May 25th

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

bers welcome! Questions? Call 585-4149.

Mr. & Mrs.

Joseph &

Julie Blum

DRE, ext. 320

Religious

Ed.

Got Internet? Visit our St. Patrick Parish website

www.stpatrick-largo.org !

FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL PRAYER

Prayer meetings continue Tuesday nights

in the Msgr. McCall Hall at 7 PM.

PLEASE NOTE

ERE classes have ended for this school year.
Registration forms for next year (2007-2008) have been
sent home. You will receive a $10
discount if you pre-register. Classes will
resume again in September.

Children's Liturgy of the Word has also
ended and will resume in September.

Going Deeper With Your Faith

Adult Education and Faith Formation

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Join us this summer on our

QUEST FOR JESUS!

It will be held the week of

June 25-29 from 9-12 daily.

Registration forms were sent home to all school
and ERE students this week. If you would like to
register, extra forms will be in the church or call
the Religious Ed. office. Completed forms can be
returned to Julie Blum at the school or in the
Religious Ed. office.

We are also looking for students
entering grades 7-12 who would like
to volunteer their time this summer
at VBS. Call the Religious Ed.
office if you are interested!

PASTOR'S CLASS with Fr. Pecchie

7:00 PM - 9 PM (CR)

Monday, May 21st - NO CLASS

No class until Monday, June 4th

as we continue our Holy Father's
encyclical, Sacramentum Caritatis.

June 25 - 29

9 AM - Noon

Book donations are steadily filling our shelves

and we welcome every one!

Recently an unused volume of

"The Seven Storey Mountain" came in
along with many others ripe for the
borrowing. Take some audio tapes
for your next long car trip or videos to
watch at home.

Our Book Club meets once a month on Thursdays.

Call Florence at 595-3254, or Renee at 584-3775, for
details.

School & Youth - Page Five

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Principal:

Mrs. Therese

Hernandez

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

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ATRICK

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CHOOL

ELEBRATING

OVER

YEARS

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DUCATION

, L

EADERSHIP

& S

ERVICE

St. Patrick Catholic Youth

REGISTRATION for 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR: Registrations for all grades (preK-8) is taking place. St.
Patrick is a fully accredited, Christ-centered environment, known for academic excellence. For information,
please call the school office 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.

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OUTH

ROUP

"By This Sign, You Will Conquer"

Youth Group events:

May 20 5:30 PM African Mass and potluck dinner in Msgr. McCall Hall

May 27 End of the year BBQ and farewell night to the seniors,

and Kickball match - Parish vs. Teens.

Parishioners of any age, who are up to the

challenge, can play against our youth by sign-
ing up outside the Church after Mass or phone
Joe Blum for more information.

H.S. Youth Minister:

Mr. Joseph Blum, ext. 320

Join us as we Celebrate Mass in the African Tradition!

TODAY, May 20th we will be having a Mass in the African Tradition and Dinner to celebrate
with our African Sisters and neighbors our oneness in Christ. The Mass will be held in the
Church at 5:30 PM with African Music, a dancing procession and Gospel Choir. After the Mass

we will have a pot-luck dinner with traditional African and American food. Please
invite your family and friends who might want to attend. For more information, contact
Sr. Rosamunda, ext. 321.

Middle School Drama presents Annie, Jr.

When?

TODAY, Sunday, May 20th

Cost?

$ 5.00

Time?

2 PM - 4 PM

Where?* Southwest Recreation Complex

(13120 Vonn Rd, Largo)

Please note location change.

Come and enjoy the show!

THINK YOU CAN COMPETE?

Join our end of the year BARBEQUE

and PLAY KICKBALL against

our High School Youth!

Sunday, May 27th

after 5:30 PM Mass.

School Calendar:

Monday, May 21

8th Grade Retreat

Wednesday, May 23rd Pre-K Mother's Tea
Thursday, May 24th

8th Grade Graduation

7 PM in the Church

Friday, May 25

Student Council Mass /

Inductions at 9 AM in Church

Kindergarten Graduation

Program at 1 PM

Bishop's Annual Cookout, Wednesday, May 30th, 6 - 8 PM.
Are you interested in learning more about a Vocation to the
Priesthood? You are invited to join Bishop Lynch and the
seminarians of the Diocese for an evening of fun, fellowship and
faith. For more info, contact the Vocations Office at 345-3452 or
email spvocation@aol.com. Deadline for registration is
Wednesday, May 23rd. Open to juniors & seniors in high school,
college students and older.

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THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD

Jesus ascended into heaven, blessing His disciples and promising that they would

soon receive the power of the Holy Sprit. We, who have received that promised

gift of the Spirit, are now empowered to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth

- to use our time and talents to spread the good news of salvation.

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.

303 families in our parish have made a gift or pledge to the 2007 Annual
Pastoral Appeal. Our parish goal is to have 100% participation (that
would mean 1200 families making a gift or pledge). Please prayerfully
consider supporting APA with a pledge or one-time gift. Convenient ten-
month payment plans are available. The ministries, activities and
programs serve people throughout the Diocese and in our parish.

2007 APA

Assessment

$ 117,247.00

- Pledged

$ 81,599.44

Balance*

$ 35,647.56

( *may be taken from our offertory )

Thank you for your generous

support for our parish!

May God bless you and your family in abundance!

Your generosity helps support our parish operating

expenses and our ministries each week,

so that we may serve you, our parishioners, better!

May 13, 2007

$ 10,622.79 (413 Envelopes)

Building and Maintenance

$ 1,730.00 (134 Envelopes)

Children's Envelopes

$ 9.00 (6 Envelopes)

Helping Hands

$ 345.00

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.

WE NEED YOUR HELP: Do you have an idea for a theme for the year? Suggestions can be
dropped by the parish office or in the collection basket (with your name and number). Would you like
to join our Jubilee committee and help us plan our year with a big event every month? Or, are you
one of our original, founding members of this parish? If so, please contact the parish office and leave
your name and number.

Mass Intentions & Schedule of Events - Page Seven

Sun.

8:30 AM

10:00 AM

2:00 PM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM

Mon.

8:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Tue.

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

Wed.

6:45 AM
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM

Thu.

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

Fri.

10:00 AM

1:00 PM
7:30 PM

Sat.

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

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

05/20/07
Coffee and Donuts (PC)
RCIA Meeting (CR)
Middle School Play: Annie (Off Property)
African Mass and Dinner (CH, PC)
Junior High Youth Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

05/21/07
8th Grade Retreat (CR)
Mission of St. Patrick ESOL Class (Lib)
Parish Council Meeting (CR)
Junior Girl Scouts (REL)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)

05/22/07
Msgr. Malanowski's Farewell Breakfast (PC)
Foundations of Prayer Mom's Group (CR)
GriefShare Meeting (Lib)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Cafe.)
Foundations of Personal Prayer (PC,CR)

05/23/07
Men's Bible Study (CR)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Adult Bible Study (CR)
Weight Watchers Group Mtg. (CR)
Mission of St. Patrick Tutoring (CR, Lib)
Benediction (CH)
Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (CR)

05/24/07
Legion of Mary (Lib)
Children's Choir Practice (OLM)
Great Adventure Bible Study (CR)
8th Grade Graduation & Reception (CH,PC)

05/25/07
Faith Sharing (CR)
Kindergarten Graduation (PC,CH)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

05/26/07
Mission of St. Patrick Tutoring (Lib)
Confessions (CH)
Confessions (CH)

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

Sat.

4:30 PM

Sun.

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

5:30 PM

Mon.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Tue.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Wed.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Thu.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Fri.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

Sat.

7:30 AM
9:00 AM
4:30 PM

Sun.

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

May 19, 2007
St. Patrick Parishioners

May 20, 2007
Madeline Fiore
Jan Listle Boyer
Fr. Paul Pecchie (In Thanksgiving -

12th Anniversary of Ordination)

Benjamin & Michael Heeren

May 21, 2007
Georgia Thompson
Roland & Myrvin Fash

May 22, 2007
Georgia Thompson
Michael McHarg

May 23, 2007
Lester Osmond
Virginia Mae Maule

May 24, 2007
Georgia Thompson
Michael McHarg

May 25, 2007
Ethel Martin
Stephen Reynolds

May 26, 2007
Georgia Thompson
Michael McHarg
Peter Carollo

May 27, 2007
James Terry, Sr.
Patricia Cromie
Anito Cepeda
St. Patrick Parishioners

Pray for our Military

Staff Sgt. William J. Condon, 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, USAF
Lt. Jr. William J. Howey, III, USN, Connecticut
Sgt. Anthony Jordan, US Army Calvary, Iraq
Staff Sgt. Kevin Kinkade, U.S. Army, Kentucky
Pvt. 1st Class Nick Krege, USMC, Iraq
Specialist Daniel McCarley, US Army, Florida
Airman 1st Class Kevin McCarley, USAF, Germany
Ensign Christopher McDowell, USN, Mississippi
Pvt. Chris Reed, USMC, Iraq
Major Kristin Streukens, USAF
Major Scott Trapman, US Army, Fort Lewis, WA
Major Michael Trofinoff, US Army, Iraq
Staff Sgt. Saturnino Vilano, Jr., US Army, Afghanistan
Airman Christopher E. Villano, USN, Iraq

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

Nancy Lexo

Ernesto Manuel

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual

light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

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Diocesan Announcements

Retreat

for

Physically

Challenged Adults: "Challenged
by Christ Retreat," a diocesan
retreat for physically challenged
adults (18-65) will be held on
Saturday, June 2nd, from 9 AM
until 5:30 PM, 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 more
information or applications, please call Sr. Phyllis
at 347-9702, ext. 303. RSVP by May 25th.

St. Bede, Priest & Doctor

(1380

(1380----1444)

1444)

Patron Saint of lectors

Feast Day: May 25

The only English Doctor of the
Church, St. Bede was a
Benedictine priest and scholar.
He was a devoted student of the
Scriptures and was learned in
many other areas, too -- natural
and Aristotelian philosophy,
astronomy, grammar, Church
history, and the lives of the
saints. Considered the

outstanding ecclesiastical author of his time, he wrote
many volumes on the Church Fathers and Sacred
Scripture, and in fact had just completed the last page
of a translation of St. John's Gospel into English on the
day he died. His book, The Ecclesiastical History of the
English People, is a classic, still read almost 13
centuries later by students of the art of writing history.
"My special joy was always study, teaching, and
writing," he said. These were the intellectual gifts of
God to this great steward saint and the very gifts he
gave back, with increase, to the Church he loved.
Lord, you have enlightened your Church with the
learning of St. Bede. In your love, may we learn
from his wisdom and benefit from his prayers.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND BENEDICTION EVERY WEDNESDAY

Come, pray with me!

Could you not watch one hour with me?

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

LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL GIFT?
VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP

Open on Sundays in Msgr. McCall Hall
from 8:30 AM - 1 PM . We have many
beautiful items (rosaries, Bibles, holy
cards, etc).

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

St. Patrick Church is forming a 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

info,

contact Bobbie at 584-0503.

May 20, 2007 7

Sunday of Easter Cycle C

Jesus promised his disciples that they would be clothed in power from God.

As a follower of Jesus, you are also given that same promise.

Pray for the grace to be a faithful witness.

VOCATION VIEW:

(Luke 24:46-53)

Married Couples with Good
Marriages: Are you exercising
and dieting to stay fit and trim?
But what are you doing to keep
your marriage in good shape?
Why not try a Worldwide
Marriage Encounter weekend?
The next WWME weekends are

June 8 - 10th and July 27 - 29th. To receive
information or a registration brochure, call the
Fuhler's at (813) 270-7832 or go on-line to
register at www.wwme-tampabay.org.