November 19, 2006

My Dear Friends in Christ,

Today enclosed in your bulletin is the yearly financial statement for our parish. I would like to

thank the members of the finance council who assist me throughout the year in Parish finances. I
especially want to thank Frank Murphy and Paul Friederich who are sharing with you today our

financial report. They are aware of all monies taken in and all money spent. This provides checks and
balances so that you, as parishioners who give to the Lord in your offering, are assured usage beneficial to the
parish and the service of God.

For those of us who are here year round we notice our Church beginning to fill up and

we again recognize familiar faces and notice some new ones. In the name of St. Patrick
Parishioners and on their behalf, I would like to welcome back all of our northern
"snow birds". We have missed you and we are glad to see you again. A special
welcome to all the snowbirds being with us for their first winter, or perhaps for

the first time worshipping with us; we are glad you are here.

The readings for our Mass today remind us of the end times and of our judgment. We can be confident

that, because of Baptism, we are part of the elect. Still, you and I must make a choice. Everything depends
upon it. Daniel says that "some shall live forever," but "others shall be an everlasting horror and disgrace." It
is hard for us to imagine that so much depends upon our choice. A few years back Princess Anne of England
visited the Smithsonian Museum. As part of her tour, Astronaut Neil Armstrong showed her a spacesuit used
for the moon landing. She touched the material and then asked if there was danger of a rip. Armstrong calmly
replied, "The difference between life and death is about a hundredth inch of rubber." Small things can have
enormous consequences. So it is with the choices you and I make each day. They might appear small, but

deep down we know they are not trivial: they involve the difference between life and
death of one's soul. Every moral choice molds a person's character, their inmost being.

The choices that you make today are serious. You know, it is so easy for us to

fall into the "Seinfeld Syndrome." When someone asked Jerry Seinfeld what his
television show was about, he said, "nothing in particular." We can start thinking our
lives are about nothing in particular. What a lie! Daniel tells us the truth. One day you
and I will either "shine brightly" or become an "everlasting horror." It depends on the

choice we make today.

At any moment you and I can turn toward God or turn away from him. That state of flux will not last

forever. Jesus warns us there will come a final day, a final moment. Early Christian writers compared our
present life to the moist clay on a potter's wheel. While still wet and pliable, the potter can form the clay into
almost any shape. But when he places the clay in the fire, it retains that shape forever. The fire is death. At
the moment of death we will either humbly face God or self-righteously turn away from him forever. The
choice is stark. But we are not completely alone. Jesus wishes to help us. He gives us his Word and his
Grace through the Sacraments. More than we desire it ourselves, he wants us to be part of his elect.

On behalf of myself and the staff, I wish you heartfelt joy and peace during the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday.

Praised Be Jesus Christ!

Fr. Pecchie

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33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Fr. Paul Pecchie
Fr. Prakash Madanu, ALCP.

(727) 584-2318 Tel.

(727) 586-5413 Fax.

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

2121 - 16th Avenue SW, Largo, FL 33770

JMJ

Bless the food upon the dishes

as you blessed the loaves and fishes.

As the sugar hides in the tea,

let me hide myself in Thee. Amen

The RECTORY OFFICE will be CLOSED at noon on NOV. 22

& all day on NOV. 23

& 24

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GETTING THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES

"It's going to get worse before it gets better" is a phrase

that prepares us to buckle up for a rough ride. We know
that enduring a difficult time will require some strenuous
physical or emotional energy on our part before we experi-
ence the calm of normality. Our past experience tells us
that we can endure the difficult pressure better when we
know how long it will last and if we know that something
better awaits us. Getting through the tough times while
holding to the promise that
awaits us is the message
of this weekend's readings.
They point toward the
promises of God's kingdom
that will come after the
maelstroms and chaos of
this world.

First Reading -- One like a Son of man re-

ceived dominion, glory, and kingship
(Daniel 7:13-14).

Psalm -- The Lord is king; he is robed in maj-

esty (Psalm 93).

Second Reading -- Jesus Christ is the faith-

ful witness, the firstborn of the dead
(Revelation 1:5-8).

Gospel -- For this I came into the world, to

testify to the truth (John 18:33b-37).

Do I treat everyone equally and

with dignity as Jesus has taught?

Let us journey together, as we look ahead,

under Christ's leadership.

Readings for the Week Ahead:

November 26, 2006

Feast of Christ the King

ARISH

EWS

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, the Book of the Dead is located near the scroll in the
Church. You are welcome to write in the names of your loved ones who have died, as they will
be remembered at Holy Mass throughout the month of November.

Christmas Eve Family Mass at 6:30 PM will feature
a Nativity presentation. Any child, grades K

through 8, who is interested in
playing a part is welcome. No
speaking parts, procession and
posing during narration and song
only! Contact the rectory or Mrs.
Driscoll at 584-7575 to participate!

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

Any student in grades K-5 who is interested in participating in the Thanksgiving
Day Mass by dressing as a Pilgrim or Indian, please be at the rehearsal TODAY,
November 19 after the 11:00 Mass. The children will be processing in and bring-
ing up the gifts in the Offertory Procession.

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

Please note that there will be only one Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00 AM. All
are invited to attend. Parishioners are asked to bring food for the pantry to help the
needy during the winter months as part of the Offertory Procession. Also, you are
welcome to bring any part of your Thanksgiving meal to be blessed after Mass.

The collection on Thanksgiving Day will be offered for our Sister Parish in El Salvador.

Empty bags were handed out to you last week ... THANK YOU for bringing them back today filled for our
Thanksgiving Food Drive. Your generosity, as always, is greatly appreciated! Please join us in filling
Thanksgiving Baskets for our brothers and sisters in need on Monday night in the Parish Center at 6:30
PM. As a parish family, blessed in so many ways, may we join together in sharing God's love with others.

WANTED: Helping Hands!

What?

To help pack T

HANKSGIVING

OOD

BASKETS

for our friends in need.

When?

Monday, Nov. 20th, 6:30 PM

Where? Msgr. McCall Hall

Please join our parish family as we show our

love by serving our brothers & sisters in need.

SACRAMENT

PREPARATION

Anyone who has not yet reg-
istered for sacramental prep,
First Reconciliation and First
Communion, and Confirma-
tion, please call Mrs. Blum to
register. Remember, regis-
tering for the sacraments is a
SEPARATE registration from
ERE (Sunday School).

All for the Greater Honor & Glory of God

Page Four - Faith Formation

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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 Group

Sr. Kathleen

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

Every Wednesday

Bible Study:

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

RCIA is a process in which new Catholics em-
bark on and join us in a continuing and deepen-
ing conversion into faith and discipleship. It is for those
who are unbaptized and would like to be received fully into
the Catholic Church, those who have been baptized in an-
other 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 Confir-
mation and Eucharist. Inquiry classes are held every
Thursday evening at 7 PM in the Conference Room of
Msgr. McCall Hall. For info, phone Sr. Kathleen ext. 321.

ST. PATRICK'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

Going Deeper With Your Faith

Adult Education and Faith Formation

Small Faith Sharing Group
Barb Murphy 10 AM - 11:30 AM (CR)

No meeting Friday, Nov. 24th

Catholic Social Teaching. New members al-

ways welcome! Questions? Call 585-4149

PASTOR'S CLASS with Fr. Pecchie

7:00 PM - 9 PM (CR)

Class resumes Monday, Dec. 4th

Come and listen to Fr. Pecchie as he takes
us through the steps of beginning prayer.

November 19, 2006

Sunday of Ordinary Time

Cycle B:

When the end time comes, the wise and those who work for justice

will shine forever. Dedicate your life to furthering the reign of God.

VOCATION VIEW:

(Daniel 12:1-3)

Mr. & Mrs.

Joseph &

Julie Blum

DRE, ext. 320

Hey kids, we need you!

We are looking for more students to take a
part in the Sunday 9:00 AM Children's

Sunday 9:00 AM Children's

Mass

Mass! We need readers, greeters, ushers,
altar servers, and choir members. If you are
interested in any of these, please contact
Joe or Julie Blum at ext. 320 to volunteer.

Religious Education

at St. Patrick

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT MASS

We are still looking for more volunteers to help with
Children's Liturgy of the Word at the Sunday, 9
AM Mass. This is a program for children ages 4-6
to hear the word of God at their level. If you are
interested in helping with this ministry, please call
the religious education office at ext. 320.

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help out in the NURSERY at the 9:00 Mass ...

St. Patrick School parents can get hours for volunteering, and students can earn community
service hours. Only one teen volunteer and one adult volunteer is needed each Sunday, so sign
up now for one shift each month throughout this school year. Please e-mail Piper at lcpjlargo@yahoo.com or
call the religious education office at ext. 320 if you are interested in helping.

Religious Education Classes

for K through 8th grade take

place on Sundays.

Please call Religious Ed. Office

if you are not registered.

School & Youth - Page Five

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Principal: Mrs. Therese Hernandez

ENIOR

IGH

OUTH

ROUP

H.S. Youth Minister: Mr. Joseph Blum, ext. 320

In Hoc Signo Vinces ... "By This Sign, You Will Conquer"

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

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL

"One Mind, One Heart, One Spirit"

Next youth group event:

Thanksgiving Food Drive with Helping Hands

Monday, Nov. 20, 6:30 PM in Msgr. McCall Hall

Help pack the food for the food drive.

Tuesday, Nov. 21, 12- 4 PM

Help distribute the food to the needy families.

*Service hours will be given!

ELEBRATING

OVER

YEARS

XCELLENCE

DUCATION

, L

EADERSHIP

& S

ERVICE

Don't forget to buy your St. Patrick Youth T-SHIRT! Only $10.

CALENDAR

Monday, November 20

to Friday, November 24

THANKSGIVING BREAK

Monday, November 27

................ CLASSES RESUME

ARE YOU CONNECTED?

Check our St. Patrick website! It's packed with parish info, ministry

notes, thoughtful reading, previous bulletins and photos galore. Visit www.stpatrick-largo.org !

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.

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC YOUTH

Thank you to all who helped out our youth
group by purchasing a Christmas wreath.
Your generosity will help us March for

Life in Washington D.C.! The wreaths will be
delivered the first week of December. We will
be contacting you when they come in and the
wreaths can be picked up after all Masses.

Saturday, December 2nd, 5 - 7 PM
Fun night and softball practice. All youth who are participating in the softball game need to be at this prac-

tice. We will be making posters and organizing the event for those of you who are not playing in the game.

Saturday, December 9th, 12 noon - 2 PM
St. Patrick's first Sacred Slugger game is to be held at the Base-
ball field here at St. Patrick. Priests and Religious from around
the Diocese will be challenging the youth of our parish to a soft-
ball game from 12 noon 2 PM. Come out and see Fr. Prakash,
Fr. Joe Musco and more! Food and drinks will be sold as well as raffle
tickets. All proceeds go toward the March for Life. Bring a lawn chair or

towel to sit on. If you have any questions, call Joe Blum.

Mark your calendars ...

Attention Actors and Actresses

...

St. Patrick Players will be doing a production of a tableau drama depicting
Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Last Supper". If you are interested in participat-
ing please contact Betty Archer at 596-6579.

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33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The readings speak of the end of the world and the coming of the Kingdom. The bishops'

pastoral on stewardship says clearly "that `life to come' is in continuity with this present life

through the human goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now." May our

good stewardship cause us to be numbered among the chosen on the last day!

November 12, 2006

$ 10,539.79 (415 Envelopes Used)

Building and Maintenance

$ 1,415.00 (109 Envelopes Used)

All Souls Day (Additional)

$ 126.00

Ministry of Helping Hands

Poor Box Collection - $ 429.00

Children's Envelopes - $ 9.05

My good deed was:

I helped mom with the laundry. (Noah Ignacio)
I gave my 3 dogs a bath. (Abby Hendrick)
I helped in Grandpa's garden. (Sean Griffin)
I helped my grandma. (Tara O'Connor)

I helped at the Veteran's day Mass. (Katie

Griffin)

I was good at my grandparents' house.
(Suzie O'Connor, Catie O'Connor)
Selena Rivera

May God bless and reward you for your

generous spirit and giving heart!

THANK YOU for your continued support.

ST. PATRICK PARISH

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the parish of St. Patrick,

are a well-established and growing

Catholic community blessed

with members of all ages

who come from a variety of backgrounds.

In the missionary spirit

of our patron saint,

and under the protection of Mary,

the Mother of the Church,

we desire to spread

the Good News of Jesus Christ.

We strive to live lives that will

embody Him to others in our families,

neighborhood and the larger community.

We are committed --

to celebrating our faith by reverent and

joyful worship,

to strengthening our faith through Catholic

education and ongoing spiritual formation,

and

to living our faith by welcoming others and

serving each others' needs.

NOURISHED BY THE EUCHARIST

and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,

we commit

our time, talents, and treasures

for the glory of God

IN SERVICE to His people.

Interested in a tour of the Marian Shrine of
Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico? December
10 through 15, 2006. Cost: $1195. For more
information, call Ann at 727-585-4937.

ibrary News:

New donations of

books are steadily coming into

your library in Msgr. McCall Hall.

There is a wealth of good reading to be enjoyed in
the comfort of the library or easily checked out to
read at home. Choose from shelves of books on the
saints, popes, Mary or Bible references for example.

Women, men or couples suffering
from a past abortion may experience
the healing love of Jesus Christ
through Project Rachel. The Catholic
Charities Project Rachel office will be
hosting a "Rachel's Vineyard Re-
treat" on December 1 - 3. Participa-
tion is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful op-
portunity to experience God's love, forgiveness and
compassion. Visit www.rachelvineyard.org for more
information. Deadline for registration is November
27th. Call 813-631-4370 x 222 to register.

Has anyone told you it was okay to cry?

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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Parish Ministries

Claire Obordo

"
"
"
"

The Word was made flesh, and made His dwelling

among us."

among us." We are the Body of Christ.

We are the Body of Christ.

Let us reach out in SERVICE and in LOVE.

"
"
"
"

The Word was made flesh, and made His dwelling

among us."

among us." We are the Body of Christ.

We are the Body of Christ.

Let us reach out in SERVICE and in LOVE.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Council # 4892 meets on the
second Thursday of the
month at 8 PM in the Cafete-
ria. Call Bob Lamelle at 584-
1234. Hope to see you there!

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES

Join a Small Christian Community. These
groups are meeting once a week in peo-
ple's homes to explore the social justice
tradition of the Church. For info contact Diane Kledzik at 587-
7869 or Sr. Kathleen at 584-2318 ext. 321.

For photographs from our St. Patrick 2006 Missionary Journey to our Sister Parish, St. Francis of Assisi

Church in Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador visit our website: www.stpatrick-largo.org.

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 have been designated as a

day to pray for holy vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Our GriefShare sessions continue this week on Tuesday nights at 6:00 PM in the Re-
ligious Education Office. 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 more info., please contact Claire in the parish office, ext. 302.

Have you lost a loved one recently? Learn about the process we all go through when grieving the loss of a loved one.

GriefShare

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 or 585-7247 and our prayer warriors will
offer their prayers up to heaven for you!

Foundations of Personal Prayer: Meets every Tuesday evening in Msgr. McCall Hall. If you are interested
in attending, call Sr. Kathleen at 584-2318 ext. 321.

THE GIVING TREE will be placed in the Church in the coming weeks for Advent. Please consider
taking an Angel and helping a deserving child with a Christmas gift. The Christmas Angels are
either from the Safe Family Coalition or from our own parish and school. Thank You for giving!

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU

OUR PARISHIONERS

WHO GAVE OF YOUR

TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE

TO ST. PATRICK'S THIS YEAR!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

AND GOODNESS TO GOD'S PEOPLE IN NEED.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! God bless you all!

Staff Sgt. William J. Condon, US Army, Afghanistan
Lt. Comm. Shawn D. Fitzpatrick, USN, Virginia
Sgt. Jason A. George, US Army, Korea
Lance Corporal Jorge Granados, USMC, Iraq
Sgt. Joshua Harmon, Kentucky
Pvt. Joshua Harrison, US Army, Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Matthew Hicks, U.S. Army, CA
Airman Ryan Hines, USAF
Staff Sgt. Kevin Kinkade, U.S. Army, Kentucky
Pvt. 1st Class Nick Krege, USMC, Missouri
Specialist Daniel McCarley, US Army, Florida
Airman 1st Class Kevin McCarley, USAF, Germany
Ensign Christopher McDowell, USN, Mississippi
Pvt. Chris Reed, USMC, Missouri
Major Kristin Streukens, USAF
Major Scott Trapman, US Army, Fort Lewis, WA
Staff Sgt. Saturnino Vilano, Jr., US Army, Afghanistan
Airman Christopher E. Villano, USN, Iraq

Please pray for peace and justice in the world.

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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.

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

Sun.

8:30 AM

10:30 AM
12:30 PM

7:00 PM
7:30 PM

Mon.

5:00 PM
7:00 PM

Tue.

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

Wed.

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

Thu.

9:00 AM

Fri.

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

November 18, 2006
St. Patrick Parishioners

November 19, 2006
Tom Brophy
Leon Toups
Marion Restino
Daniel Green

November 20, 2006
Edith Gariboldi
Arlene Sinamon

November 21, 2006
Joseph Zupansic
Anthony Sartiano

November 22, 2006
Vocations
Manuel Medeiros

November 23, 2006
Virginia Maule

November 24, 2006
Msgr. John McCall
Arlene Sinamon

November 25, 2006
Lillian Tepas
Elizabeth Denton
Rita Disbennett

November 26, 2006
St. Patrick Parishioners
Roseann Lefler
Joseph Kaufman
Andrew Sperr

11/19/06
Thanksgiving Food Drive (PC)
Coffee and Donuts (CR)
Religious Education for Children (School)
Vocation Promotion Meeting (Lib)
Junior Youth Group (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (CR)

11/20/06
School Closed - Thanksgiving Break
Mission of St. Patrick ESOL Class (PC Lib)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)

11/21/06
School Closed - Thanksgiving Break
Foundations of Prayer Mothers' Group (CR)
Griefshare Meeting (Lib)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Cafe.)

11/22/06
School Closed - Thanksgiving Break
Men's Bible Study (CR)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Bible Study (CR)
Mission of St. Patrick Tutoring (Lib & CR)
Benediction (CH)

11/23/06
School Closed - Thanksgiving
Parish Family Mass

11/24/06
School Closed - Thanksgiving Break
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

11/25/06
Mission of St. Patrick Tutoring (CR)
Confessions (CH)
Confessions (CH)

Please pray for the members of our

St. Patrick Parish family and friends

who have died recently:

Antonio Lebre

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

Pray for our Military

During this month of November, let us continue to

remember in prayer all who have died this year and
all of our loved ones written on the scroll and in the

Book of the Dead in Church. Remember, too, all

those who mourn the loss of a loved one and

all who have no one to pray for them.

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Presentation of Mary

Feast Day: November 21

On this Feast Day we remember
and rejoice in the Blessed Virgin
M a r y ' s c o n s e c r a t i o n t o
God. Scripture is silent on the
subject, but tradition tells us that
Mary's parents, Joachim and Ann,
brought her to the Temple and
presented her to the Lord. Whether or not the story is
historically accurate is less important than the truth it
illustrates: "From the beginning of [Mary's] life, she was
dedicated to God. She herself became a greater temple
than any made by hands. God came to dwell in her in a
marvelous manner and sanctified her for her unique role in
God's saving work

." St. Augustine reminds us, "The

blessed Mary certainly did the Father's will, and so it was
for her a greater thing to have been Christ's disciple than
to have been his mother, and she was more blessed in her
discipleship than in her motherhood

." By offering her

whole self, Mary became the complete disciple, the perfect
steward. The U.S. bishops say, "After Jesus, it is the
Blessed Virgin Mary who by her example most perfectly
teaches the meaning of discipleship and stewardship in
their fullest sense

There are few verifiable facts about the
life of St. Cecilia. Legend says that she
was a young Christian woman who
converted her husband, Valerian, and
his brother, Tiburius, both of whom

were martyred for their faith. It was a dangerous time to be
a Christian, and St. Cecilia, too, was put to death. It may
be that this early martyr was a musician. Images of St.
Cecilia often include a viola or small organ, and she has
been acclaimed as the patron saint of sacred music and
musicians since the fifteenth century. In the Office of
Readings for this day, St. Augustine urges, "Let us sing a
new song not with our lips but with our lives... Every one of
us tries to discover how to sing to God

." How do I "sing to

God"? What gifts and talents do I have to offer to the
Lord? Are gratitude and good stewardship the testimony,
not only of my lips, but also of my life?

St. Cecilia

St. Cecilia (230-250?)

Patron Saint of Singers, Musicians

Feast Day: November 22

" T h e g r e a t e s t o f t h e I r i s h
m i s s i o n a r i e s

, " s a y s o n e

commentator. "Responsible for
preserving European civilization

r h a p s o d i z e s a c u r r e n t b e s t -
seller. Certainly a steward saint who
used his gifts for the good of the
Church, St. Columban was born in
Ireland in the sixth century and entered
the monastery at Bangor. There he

was educated in the classics and theology and lived as a
monk for many years. When he was 45, he and 12
companions went to Gaul as missionaries. Europe had
been ravaged by the barbarians and needed to be re-
evangelized. St. Columban and his companions lived a
rigorously disciplined life and won renown for their
preaching and their commitment to religious life. But
some bishops complained to the pope that St. Columban
was "too Irish," and he was deported. He found favor
with the king of Lombardy and continued his work in
Italy, founding a monastery at Bobbio where he
eventually died. A good steward of the faith, St.
Columban's zealous evangelism left its mark on Christian
Europe. When we use our talents in God's service, we
can make a difference in our world, too.

St. Columban or Columbanus

St. Columban or Columbanus (543-615)

Feast Day: November 23

Other Feast Days this week:

Nov. 23 St. Clement I

(Died 97?)

Nov. 23 Blessed Miguel Augustin Pro (1891-1927)
Nov. 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac

(Died 1839)

and companions

All we Irish dwelling on the edge of the world are disciples of Saints Peter and Paul and of the disciples who, under

the

Holy Spirit

, wrote the Sacred Canon. We accept nothing outside this evangelical and apostolic teaching. There

was no

heretic

, no Jew, no

schismatic

, but the Catholic Faith, as first delivered to us by you, the successor of the

apostles, is kept unshaken.... We, indeed, are, as I have said, chained to the Chair of Saint Peter; for although Rome is

great and known afar, it is great and honored with us only by this Chair.

~ Saint Columbanus

Holiday Pies!

Our adult choir have gift certificates

available for holiday pies. These certificates will be
sold after each Mass on Saturday evening and
Sunday until Christmas. Please support our choir
as they prepare for their pilgrimage to Canada next
August. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Attention: Parishioners on Medicare! Informa-
tion about 2007 Medicare part D Prescription cov-
erage is available to all parishioner on Medicare
through Catholic Golden Age. Call toll-free 1-866-
825-4210 for enrollment information,.