November 4, 2007

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)

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily Masses................................................... 8:00 AM

Wednesdays with School in Session ........ 9:00 AM

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

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 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.

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 4, 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

"Today, salvation has come to this house."

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31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

My Dear Friends in Christ,

What a wonderful job all the Junior High Youth and their parents did for that delicious

breakfast last weekend. We thank all who came out to support the youth of St. Patrick. It was a great
time for food and fellowship as well as for parishioners to get to know our young who served so well.

Last week, I also discovered that I have an automatic daylight-saving-time alarm clock. The Government failed to
tell it that they pushed it to this weekend. Therefore, when I woke up last Sunday at 6 a.m. for the 7:30 a.m. Mass
(for which I was scheduled), it was really 7 a.m. So I am grateful for all the concern the parishioners expressed

when I could not be contacted (as I was in the shower). I am also grateful that Fr. Prakash is back and
was able to stand in for me!

Now for this Sunday's Word ...

Zacchaeus is filled with remorse for his sins, so much so that he promises publicly, before

Jesus and other witnesses, to perform reparations for his crimes. What moves Zacchaeus to this
sincere contrition for his sins and the vow to change his life, even to a willingness to endanger
his livelihood? How does he find within himself such superhuman generosity? He has
encountered the transforming supernatural power of Divine Love. Conversion has a social
component because it is a rejection of sin and its social consequences.

Sorrow for sin is always required when celebrating the sacrament of Confession in order that the penitent may

indeed receive the graces of the sacrament. As well, one's sorrow and experience of God's healing love can and
should move one to repair damage or replace what is taken away from others by one's sins. Reparation, as seen in
the example of Zacchaeus, may under certain circumstances be a duty for the penitent.

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation reconciles the repentant sinner both with God and with the
communio, or community, of the Church.

Zacchaeus was converted from an attraction to evil by his attraction to the love of Christ and a desire to share in it.

Praised Be Jesus Christ! ~

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

"Every offense committed against justice and truth entails the duty of reparation, even if its author has been

forgiven. When it is impossible publicly to make reparation for a wrong, it must be made secretly. If someone who
has suffered harm cannot be directly compensated, he must be given moral satisfaction in the name of charity.
This duty of reparation also concerns offenses against another's reputation. This reparation, moral and sometimes
material, must be evaluated in terms of the extent of the damage inflicted. It obliges in conscience. (CCC 2487)

"During his public life, Jesus not only forgave sins, but also made plain the effect of this forgiveness: he rein-

tegrated forgiven sinners into the community of the People of God from which sin had alienated or even excluded
them. A remarkable sign of this is the fact that Jesus receives sinners at his table, a gesture that expresses in an
astonishing way both God's forgiveness and the return to the bosom of the People of God. (Cf. Lk 15;
19:9.)" (CCC 1443)

"God is infinitely good and all his works are good. Yet no one can escape the experience

of suffering or the evils in nature which seem to be linked to the limitations proper to crea-
tures: and above all to the question of moral evil. Where does evil come from? `I sought
whence evil comes and there was no solution,' said St. Augustine, (St. Augustine, Confessions
7,711:PL 32,739.) and his own painful quest would only be resolved by his conversion to the
living God. For `the mystery of lawlessness' is clarified only in the light of the `mystery of
our religion.' (2 Thess 2:7; 1 Tim 3:16.) The revelation of divine love in Christ manifested at
the same time the extent of evil and the superabundance of grace. (Cf. Rom 5:20.) We must
therefore approach the question of the origin of evil by fixing the eyes of our faith on him who
alone is its conqueror. (Cf. Lk 11:21-22; Jn 16:11; 1 Jn 3:8.) (CCC 385)

"Conversion is accomplished in daily life by gestures of reconciliation, concern for the

poor, the exercise and defense of justice and right, (Cf. Am 5:24; Isa 1:17) by the admission of
one's faults to one's brethren, fraternal correction, revision of life, examination of conscience, spiritual direction,
acceptance of suffering, endurance of persecution for the sake of righteousness. Taking up one's cross each day
and following Jesus is the surest way of penance.

(Cf. Lk 9:23)" (CCC 1439)

Sorrow for sins, always necessary for receiving the grace of God's forgiveness, should always accompany

one's works of reparation for sin. "The movement of return to God, called conversion and repentance, entails sor-
row for and abhorrence of sins committed, and the firm purpose of sinning no more in the future. Conversion
touches the past and the future and is nourished by hope in God's mercy. (CCC 1490)

First Reading

-- The King of the world will

raise us up to live again forever (2
Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14).

Psalm

-- Lord, when your glory appears,

my joy will be full (Psalm 17).

Second Reading

-- May our Lord Jesus

Christ and God our Father encourage and
strengthen your hearts in every good deed
and word (2 Thessalonians 2:16 -- 3:5).

Gospel

-- Those who are deemed worthy of

the coming age can no longer die (Luke
20:27-38 [27, 34-38]).

How am I living my life on earth? Do I think

about the hereafter and that in death my life

will be "changed", not ended. How will I be

remembered by others, by God?

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

GOD IS WITH US

The Book of Wisdom tells us that the

spirit of God is in all things. What a
wonderful thought, and what a wonderful
image to keep in front of us as we travel
down life's road. For if the path is revealed
in the treading, it's good to know that God

is with us--and all around us--every step of the way.

But Paul knows that this divine presence is not timid. Instead,

God calls out to us, and Paul prays that we, along with the
Thessalonians, might be made
worthy of that call. And who
knows more about God's call than
Zacchaeus, the tax collector?
Jesus called him out of a tree, for
goodness' sake. Or perhaps more
correctly, as we reflect upon the
end of today's Gospel reading, for
heaven's sake.

Readings Ahead:

November 11, 2007

32nd Sunday

in Ordinary Time

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ELEBRATING

YEARS

ARISH

EWS

The Charismatic Prayer Group at

St. Patrick's has selected a name;
henceforth we are: "The Hearts of
Jesus and Mary Prayer Community
at St. Patrick." If you have
experienced "Life in the Spirit" or have a hunger for a
personal relationship with Jesus or just need to pray,
we invite you to join us. We meet every Wednesday
at 7 pm and celebrate Mass on the third Wednesday
of the month. We praise God in song, learn from the
scriptures and pray for each other. For info call
Bobbie 584-0503 or Margie 559-7449.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARISHIONERS who

came to Junior Youth Group Breakfast Cafe!

We hope you enjoyed the experience of a sit-down
breakfast served by the members of the Youth
Group. Many thanks to the parents for
an awesome job in the kitchen and
thank you for a great job by the Youth
Group who served breakfast. We are
proud of you!

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, the Book of the Dead is located at the
foot of the crucifix in Church. The names of your loved ones who have died
will be remembered at Holy Mass throughout the month of November. If you

would like us to include the names of your loved ones, please submit them on your
Remembrance envelopes, and we will add them to our book.

The scroll lists the names of those who have died from St. Patrick
Parish within the past year, from November 1, 2006 to October 31,
2007. Please keep them and their families in your prayers.

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 the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Attention Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion:

There will be an EM Meeting on
Sunday, November 11th after the
11 AM Mass in Church. Please plan
to attend! If you cannot make this
meeting, please contact Sr. Lucy.

VOCATION VIEW

VOCATION VIEW:

November 4, 2007

Jesus approaches us and wants to come stay with us.

Are you ready to change your ways, like Zacchaeus,

to follow Jesus? (Luke 19:1-10)

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, November 7th

The Great Bible Adventure
Sr. Kathleen

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday, November 6th

Jeff Cavins presents this DVD series. Join us

on this truly great adventure.

RCIA: Are you interested

in the Catholic faith?

RCIA classes meet on Thursday nights at 7 PM in the
Conference Room. 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
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 AM - 10:30 AM (CR)

Friday, November 9th

Join our faith sharing group each Friday in the

Conference Room.

Mr. & Mrs.

Joseph &

Julie Blum

DRE, ext. 320

Have you seen our Web page?

Visit www.stpatrick-largo.org today!

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)

No class Monday, November 5th

Next class topic, TBD.

FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL PRAYER:

We meet every Monday at 7 PM in Msgr.

McCall Library (first room on right).

Confirmation Service Hour Opportunities

Nov. 17th & 18th: Collect food drive bags before each weekend

Mass. Meet outside main church doors 20 minutes before Mass.

Mon. Nov. 19th: Meet in the Conference Room Monday night at 6 PM

to sort and pack food bags.

Tues. Nov. 20th: Meet in Msgr. McCall Hall at 12 noon to distribute

food to families.

Important Upcoming Sunday School Dates

11/25 NO Class -- Thanksgiving Break

First Confession Meeting for

Children and their Parents

Monday, November 5, at 7 PM

in the PC Conference Room.

Each child must attend with a

parent.

The meeting
will be about

50 minutes.

Confirmation Candidates

Be working on finding a

sponsor, choosing a

confirmation name,

and starting

your service hours.

Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday

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 have been designated as
a day to pray for holy vocations.

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Principal:

Sr. Veronica

Visceglia,

SSND

Jr. High Youth Ministers:

Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Sue Tassinari, ext. 322

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ELEBRATING

OVER

YEARS

XCELLENCE

DUCATION

, L

EADERSHIP

& S

ERVICE

St. Patrick Catholic Youth

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 ques-
tions, 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

Because foundation is everything.

REGISTRATION

for 2007-2008

SCHOOL YEAR:

Registrations are
being accepted for all grades
(PreK - 8). St. Patrick is a fully
a ccr ed it ed, C hr i st - c ent er e d
environment, known for academic
excellence. For info., please call
the school at (727) 581- 4865.

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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

St. Patrick School Early Childhood 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

accepted. For info, call the school office.

VETERANS DAY MASS: All parish Veterans are invited to join our annual Veter-
ans Day liturgy on Wednesday, November 7th at 9 AM. Immediately following
the Mass, we will have a celebration in the parish hall to honor all who served to
protect and defend our nation.

HELP WANTED: St. Patrick Players need your support!

The community enthusiasm and support for the Last

Supper Tableau held this past Lenten season has given birth
to a new play 'The Christmas Offering' to be presented

December 14th & 15th. This production will include an exciting combination of drama,
music and dance which will be a new experience for St. Patrick Parish.

If you are a patron of the arts and share St. Patrick Players vision of having different

age groups work together, please call Paul at 581-2168 with your donation. Whether large
or small, your donation will be used to upgrade our lighting and sound capabilities which
will provide the best audience experience.

NEWSPAPER RECYCLING: Please help support your school by putting your old newspapers
in the big red bin located at the east side of the church. Thank you! Your support is always
appreciated!

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Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

We are called to be good stewards of our personal vocations.

St. Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians is therefore ours, too -

"that our God may make us worthy of his calling and powerfully

bring to fulfillment every good purpose and every effort of faith."

TEWARDSHIP

: T

IME

, T

ALENT

, T

REASURE

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!

October 28, 2007

$ 11,423.72 (386 Envelopes)

additional

World Mission

$ 257.00 (15 Envelopes)

Children's Envelopes

$ 8.27 (6 Envelopes)

Helping Hands

$ 300.00

St. Patrick Pastoral Council Members

Fr. Pecchie, Pastor

Celeste Hopkins, Facilitator

Diane Beach

Ginny Copodonna

Janet Friederich

Robert Kidney

Laurie Koehler

Patty Ruppel

Claire Obordo

(ex officio)

PC Listens on Second Sundays!

St. Patrick Pastoral Council Members will
be outside after Mass on the Second
Sunday of the Month, each month, to
listen to your concerns. We are here to
serve St. Patrick Parish that means you!
Ask your questions and share your
concerns with us.

____________

The Pastoral Council is a community of servant
leaders whose purpose is to assist the pastor in
discerning, through prayer and study, how the
parish can best carry out the mission of the
Church. Pastoral councils are called to model the
unity of the Body of Christ. Councils should be
representative of the diversity of the parish
community, yet united in carrying out the one
mission of the Church.

Have you lost a loved one recently?

You don't have to walk this journey alone ...

Our GriefShare sessions are on
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM in the
Parish Library of Msgr. McCall Hall.
If you or someone you know is having
a hard time coping with the loss of a
loved one, please consider coming to
our gatherings and be with those who

understand. GriefShare is a 12-week Christian based
bereavement group. As many people have found out, this
road is not one to be traveled alone. If you have any
questions or need any more information, please contact
Pat at 585-0945 or Claire in the parish office, ext. 302.

From the M

INISTRY

ELPING

ANDS

Please consider placing a donation into the
poor boxes at the entrances of the Church to
help us assist families and individuals with
their electric, water and rent. Also, our
FOOD PANTRY is in need of: Cereal,
Canned Vegetables (mixed, corn, beans,
peas), Canned Fruit, Milk, Pasta (macaroni, spaghetti) and
Rice.

Thank you for helping us help those in need!

HELP FOR THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up and as you know our Helping Hands Ministry
provides food for over 150 needy families during this time. This year we plan on passing
paper bags out November 10th & 11th and collecting them on November 17th & 18th.
We will be looking for gift certificates for turkeys in the near future. Please pray for our
efforts and consider donating to Helping Hands for the holidays.

Donation boxes for our Helping Hands
Ministry are standing tall. Please consider
giving to the poor. All monies are used to
help with food, rent, or electricity bills for our
local brothers and sisters in need.

Mass Intentions & Schedule of Events - Page 7

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

November 3, 2007
David Laureaga

November 4, 2007
Tom Brophy
St. Patrick Parishioners
Maria Rey (Living)
Marjorie Dyer

November 5, 2007
Kevin Barton

November 6, 2007
Edward & Rosalina Costa

November 7, 2007
Josephine Harden
Michael Winn

November 8, 2007
Richard Klimpel

November 9, 2007
Jean Witzleben

November 10, 2007
Barbara Farmer
Sarah Hynes

November 11, 2007
Paul Beckerich
Louise McCauley
St. Patrick Parishioners
Richard Klimpel

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
Pvt. Brendan Gaines, USMC, South Carolina
Sgt. Jason A. George, US Army, Kentucky
Sgt. Jorge Granados, USMC, Florida
Sgt. Joshua Harmon, Kentucky
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
Lance Corporal 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
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, Fort Lewis, WA
Staff Sgt. Saturnino Vilano, Jr., US Army, Afghanistan
Airman Christopher E. Villano, USN, Maryland
Staff Sgt. Shawn Weismiller, USAF, Iraq

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Sun.

8:30 AM

10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM

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

Mon.

8:15 AM
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
7:00 PM

7:00 PM

7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Tue.

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

Wed.

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

Thu.

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

Fri.

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

Sat.

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

11/04/07
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast (PC)
Newcomers Welcome Breakfast (CR)
ERE: Religious Education for Children (school)
Baptism Class (REL)
Senior Youth Group Meeting (PC)
Junior Youth Group Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

11/05/07
School Drama (PC)
Enrichment Club: Arts & Crafts (Café.)
Enrichment Club: Sports (Flds)
Cub Scout Pack 465 Den Mtg. (Café, Art, PE, Gr1)
Sacramental Preparation Class (CR, PC)
Foundations of Personal Prayer Mtg. (Lib)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)

11/06/07
Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)
GriefShare Meeting (Lib)
Great Adventure Bible Study Program (CR)
St. Patrick Players Rehearsal (PC)
Bell Choir Rehearsal (CH)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Café.)
Respect Life Meeting (REL)

11/07/07
Men's Bible Study (CR)
Adult Bible Study (CR)
School Veterans Day Mass (CH)
Veterans Day Reception (PC)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Weight Watchers Meeting (CR)
Benediction (CH)
Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (CR)
Jubilee Committees Monthly Meeting (PC)

11/08/07
Small Christian Community Meeting (Lib)
Legion of Mary (CR)
Children's Choir Practice (OLM)
Adult Choir Practice (OLM)
RCIA Class (CR)
Knights of Columbus Meeting (Café.)

11/09/07
Faith Sharing Group (CR)
Challenge Club Meeting (REL)
Enrichment Club: Reading Adventures (MC)
Enrichment Club: Newspaper (Café.)
Small Christian Community Mtg. (Lib)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

11/10/07
Junior High Youth Group Baking (Café.)
Confessions (CH)
Confessions (CH)

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

Please pray for the members of our St.

Patrick Parish family and friends who

have died recently, especially:

Herman Koenig

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Diocesan Announcements

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!

Dedication of

St. John Lateran

Feast Day: November 9

This

feast

day

has

stewardship roots and
echoes even though St.
John Lateran is the name
of a church in Rome, not
a saint. The church was built about 325 on land originally
given by the wealthy Lateran family to the emperor
Constantine. Through the years, the church has suffered
the ravages of war, fire, and earthquake and has been
restored and rebuilt many times. But it is, "... in a sense,
the parish church of all Catholics, for it is the pope's
parish, the cathedral church of the Bishop of Rome."

reminds us that we are members, not just of a parish, but
also of a Local (or diocesan) Church, and through that
Local Church, of the Universal Church; and it calls us to
stewardship that transcends parochial boundaries. The
U.S. Bishops' Pastoral on stewardship says: "The spirit
and practice of stewardship should extend to other local
churches and to the Universal Church ... and be expressed
in deeds of service and mutual support. For some this will
mean direct personal participation in evangelization and
mission work, for others generous giving to the collections
established for these purposes and other worthy
programs

Let us remember, in prayer and love, our Sister parish
St. Francis of Assisi Church in Gotera, El Salvador

especially, as we near Thanksgiving.

May God bless their priests, sisters, lay catechists and

all their families with his mercy and love,

and may we be truly thankful for our many blessings.

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

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!

Pilgrims' Peace Center's 13th Annual

Prayer for Peace Marian Conference

Place: The Performing Arts Center

Clearwater Central Catholic High School

2750 Haines Bayshore Road, Clearwater.

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, November 17-18, 2007

Speakers: Vicka Mijatovic from Medjugorje, Father Bill
Swengros, Father Joseph Amalfitano (healing ministry),
Brother Jason Lewis, MIC, Char Vance, Larry and Mary
Sue Eck, Men and Women of Communita Cenacolo,
Mike and Sandy Tobin, and more! Music by the nuns:
The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
Seating limited to the first 600 registrants! Just over 100
seats left! For tickets contact: Pilgrims' Peace Center,
(352) 564-2463.

St. Patrick Catholic Church Life Line Screening

November 13, 2007 in Msgr. McCall Hall

Available Screenings:

Stroke Carotid Artery, Abdominal

Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Arterial Disease
(PAD), Osteoporosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Tests, Flu
Shots and more. Individual test pricing available. Pre-
registration is a must.

Phone 1-800-324-1851 to

schedule your appointment.

Vascular package - $ 119 Vascular w/ Blood tests - $169
Vascular with AFIB - $139 Vascular Package - 6 tests - $189
Complete Wellness Package - all 4 tests - $129 Complete
Wellness w/ AFIB - $149 Complete Wellness w/ Blood Tests
- $179 Complete package - 7 tests - $199

Christmas Wreaths and Greenery

St. Patrick Catholic School PTO will be
taking

orders

for

fresh,

fragrant

Christmas

wreaths,

garland

and

greenery after Masses on November 4th and
November 11th. Funds earned will be used in
support of St. Patrick Catholic School children.
Thank you for your support of our school and PTO.
You may also order by contacting Elaine Luker at
580-9253. Advent and Christmas are approaching
fast, so don't miss out on your fresh Christmas
wreath or greenery!

Gift Card Sale

St. Patrick School PTO is selling
gift cards for numerous restaurants
and stores such as Chili's, Panera,
Beall'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.