October 7, 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.

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 7, 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

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27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

My Dear Friends in Christ,

Well, I thank you for all your prayers during my last week marathon of

Masses. I survived and could feel your prayers getting me through this weekend.
Fr. Bonadies will be back to assist me with the Mass schedule. It is hard to

believe that we are already in October. We all know what that means FunFair. As I said
at Mass, if you are not there it won't be any fun.

This first weekend in October is Respect Life Weekend. We pray as a church in a

nation that has legalized murder of the innocent; a greater awareness of the sanctity and
dignity of human life. What are the parameters to which we should be conscious of when it
comes to end of life issues and even more importantly when death is not imminent but our
functionality is reduced. Even the US Bishops needed assistance in this important matter,
especially with what was the proper response to the situation with those who are deemed in
a "Persistent Vegetative State" (PVS) with regards to food and water. So the Bishops asked the Congregation for
the Doctrine of Faith for a clarification on the Church's teaching. The Congregation responded on August 1, 2007.

The brief document, approved by Pope Benedict XVI, is in response to two questions posed to the congregation

by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The questions were prompted by reactions to the allocution
of Pope John Paul II in March 2004 that dealt with the use of feeding tubes in patients in a persistent vegetative
state.

Patients in a persistent vegetative state, while making up a very small percent of all patients, pose some of the

most challenging and heart wrenching situations for families and caregivers. This clarification affirms the Church's
belief in the value of their lives in spite of the circumstances of their condition.

The CDF document makes two important points. First, the provision of artificially administered nutrition and

hydration to patients in a vegetative state is morally obligatory except when they cannot be assimilated by the
patient's body (and, hence, don't achieve their purpose) or cause significant discomfort. Second, artificially
administered nutrition and hydration cannot be discontinued for a patient in a persistent vegetative state even when
physicians have determined with reasonable certainty that the patient will never recover consciousness. This is due
to the fact that the person in a persistent vegetative state retains his or her fundamental human dignity and,
therefore, must be provided ordinary and proportionate care which includes nutrition and hydration.

The Vatican has also put out a commentary on this statement of the Congregation:

It is stated, first of all, that the provision of water and food, even by artificial means, is in principle an

ordinary and proportionate means of preserving life for patients in a "vegetative state": "It is therefore
obligatory, to the extent to which, and for as long as, it is shown to accomplish its proper finality, which is
the hydration and nourishment of the patient."

It is made clear, secondly, that this ordinary means of sustaining life is to be provided also to those in a

"permanent vegetative state," since these are persons with their fundamental human dignity. When stating
that the administration of food and water is morally obligatory in principle, the Congregation for the
Doctrine of the Faith does not exclude the possibility that, in very remote places or in situations of extreme
poverty, the artificial provision of food and water may be physically impossible, and then "ad impossibilia
nemo tenetur." However, the obligation to offer the minimal treatments that are available remains in place,
as well as that of obtaining, if possible, the means necessary for an adequate support of life. Nor is the
possibility excluded that, due to emerging complications, a patient may be unable to assimilate food and
liquids, so that their provision becomes altogether useless.

Finally, the possibility is not absolutely excluded that, in some rare cases, artificial nourishment and

hydration may be excessively burdensome for the patient or may cause significant physical discomfort, for

example resulting from complications in the use of the means employed.
These exceptional cases, however, take nothing away from the general
ethical criterion, according to which the provision of water and food, even
by artificial means, always represents a natural means for preserving life,
and is not a therapeutic treatment. Its use should therefore be considered
ordinary and proportionate, even when the "vegetative state" is prolonged.

As a people of life we have to ascent to the wisdom of our Holy Mother Church
when it comes to these difficult issues. We need to pray for ourselves and
those who face these decisions that they may stand firm in faith in direct
contradiction to the culture of death.

Praised Be Jesus Christ!

Fr. Pecchie

JMJ

First Reading -- "Now I know that there is

no God in all the earth, except in Israel" (2
Kings 5:14-17).

Psalm -- The Lord has revealed to the

nations his saving power (Psalm 298).

Second Reading -- If we have died with

Christ we shall also live with Christ (2
Timothy 2:8-13).

Gospel -- The Samaritan, realizing he had

been healed, glorified God in a loud voice
(Luke 17:11-19).

Do I always express gratitude to Jesus

when I feel his healing touch?

May I respond with sincere appreciation

to God and to my neighbor when needed

and not take them for granted.

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

LET GO AND LET GOD

Many twelve-step programs use the phrase "Let go and let God."

In all their simplicity, these five words are the heart of today's
readings. For people who struggle with addictive behavior, these
words plainly remind us that we can't manage, control, or manipulate
certain areas of our lives. How many times can we look back in our
lives and find evidence of some plan at work other than our own?
These are the moments when, for
whatever reasons, we let someone
greater than ourselves work the plan.
We probably didn't even recognize
at the time that we were letting go of
anything, but in retrospect, we see
God's hand and loving presence. It
is our awareness of these moments
that gives us the courage and
initiative to let go again later on. It
is this courage and initiative that are
highlighted in today's readings. We
come to call it "faith."

Readings Ahead:

October 14, 2007

28th Sunday

in Ordinary Time

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ELEBRATING

YEARS

ARISH

EWS

Fr. Paul Pecchie

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

(727) 584-2318 Tel.

VOCATION VIEW

VOCATION VIEW:

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Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle C

The Spirit of God makes us strong, loving and wise. How will you use these gifts to serve

the gospel? Consider being a sister, brother, priest or deacon. (2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14)

October Rosary:

On Saturday, October
20

, at 7:00 pm, St.

Patrick

Parish

will

honor and pay tribute
to Mary, Queen of the
Most Holy Rosary.
Join us for a beautiful
expression of love

with song and prayer starting with an
outside procession, Exposition, hymns,
multi-lingual recitation of the Rosary,
and more. Our Holy Mother will be there
in a special way, praying with and for us.
Bring your family, children and friends,
along with your special intentions and
requests. The surest and quickest way
to the Son is through the Mother.

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.

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
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.

CONGRATULATIONS to Theresa Disser,

one of our founding parishion-

ers, on her 100th Birthday,

October 11, 2007.

May God

bless you

and your

family!

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, October 10th

The Great Bible Adventure
Sr. Kathleen

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday, October 9th

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, October 12th

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 PM (CR)

Monday, October 8th

Journey with Fr. Pecchie as we

take a look at St. Paul: His Life, Times and Writings.

Take some time to check
out our Sunday School
Bulletin Board in Msgr.
McCall Hall. Each month
we will be letting a class
shine. This month it is
our 8th graders. We
want our parish to see
what awesome things
our students are doing in
religious education class!

CHILDREN'S

LITURGY

OF THE WORD

I am happy to
announce that the
Children's Liturgy
of

the

Word

d i s m i s s a l
program for the 4,
5, and 6 year olds

during the 9 AM Sunday Mass begins
TODAY. Thanks so much to Kay,
Tina, Tammy, Jessica, and Whitney
for continuing this ministry!

FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL PRAYER:

We meet every Monday at 7 PM in Msgr.

McCall Library (first room on right).

Important Calendar Reminder:

There is no class next Sunday, October 14th. Come out and

enjoy the games, rides, food and entertainment at the Fun Fair.

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.

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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

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

IGH

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.

Can we call upon your time, talent or treasure to donate meals? You can
either cook a meal or donate pizza or financial contribution. If you can
help, please call Pete or Marie O'Shea at the Parish Office, ext. 322.

It's that time again! The kids are back in school and that
means that the FUN FAIR is just around the corner. Our
theme is the FABULOUS 50's. We plan to have many
fun events for you to enjoy while helping to raise money
for St. Patrick School.

Flea market trailers have arrived! Donations

accepted each Saturday from 9 AM and 12 noon. For
larger items, please contact Pam at 585-5255 to
schedule a pick up on October 6th.

Advanced tickets at discounted prices! Parents will

be selling these after Sunday Masses and order forms
will be inserted in the bulletin.

Sponsors needed! Parishioners please consider

being a sponsor of the fair. If you have a business and
would like to sponsor a booth, we will post a
sponsorship sign with your company name during the

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.

42ND ANNUAL FUN FAIR - OCTOBER 11TH THROUGH OCTOBER 14TH

fair and include your company name,
address and phone number on an
insert into the bulletin after the fair.

Benefit Raffle tickets will also be sold after

Sunday Masses.

Volunteers needed! If you have some time,

consider working a shift at the fair. We will also
need help with set-up beginning Monday, October
8th, in the evenings. The booths need to be
placed under the tent and the flea market trailer
needs to be emptied.

We need your help to make this a successful Jubilee
Fun Fair. We appreciate your support immensely. If
you have any questions, concerns or ideas, please
call Patty Ruppel, FUN FAIR CHAIR, at 595-9769.

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When will I have given enough of my income, of my time, of my talents?

Today's Gospel suggests that only total

total

total stewardship will do:

"When you have done all you have been commanded to do, say,

"We are useless servants. We have done no more than our duty."

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!

September 30, 2007

$ 10,917.43 (383 Envelopes)

Children's Envelopes

$ 9.50 (8 Envelopes)

Helping Hands

$ 452.00

ibrary / Book Club News: There's been a leak! Now
everyone will know that those 3rd Thursday sessions of

the book club are attracting new members and new ideas for

enjoyable reading. This month we are
reading "Mother Angelica, the Remarkable
Story of a Nun." We can still find space on
our shelves for donations of appropriate
volumes. Thanks to all who have donated
already. Phone Florence at 595-3254 or
René at 584-3775 for more information.

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES:

Our parish, along with many others in the
Diocese, will be involved in the Bishop's
initiative on the Eucharist. It is the
Bishop's goal, through this initiative, to
help Catholics throughout the Diocese

deepen their relationship to Christ as they celebrate and
reflect on the sacrament of his Body
and Blood. This initiative will begin this
week with a six-week faith-sharing
program on the Eucharist, entitled
"Eucharist: Source & Summit". During
this time we will look at the history of
the Eucharist, different aspects of the
Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of
the Eucharist, as well as Eucharistic
devotion. Sign-up for these groups
after all Masses this weekend. Please
prayerfully consider joining a group.

2007 ANNUAL PASTORAL APPEAL: 340 families in our parish have made a
gift or pledge to the 2007 Annual Pastoral Appeal. It's not too late to donate!
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. Thank
you to all who have participated in this year's Annual Pastoral Appeal.

2007 APA

Assessment

$117,247.00

- Pledged

$87,822.44

Balance

$ 29,424.56

St. Patrick Pastoral Council Members

Fr. Pecchie, Pastor

Celeste Hopkins, Facilitator

Diane Beach

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.

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Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

October 6, 2007
Draksler & Zorowski Families

October 7, 2007
Helen Wondolowski (Living)
Robert Moore
St. Patrick Parishioners
Peggy Marchese

October 8, 2007
Vocations

October 9, 2007
Mitchell & Theresa Mangin

October 10, 2007
Richard Klimpel
Thomas Winn

October 11, 2007
Emma DeClercq

October 12, 2007
Marylou Moschella

October 13, 2007
Rose Marie Ponzo
Jim Babineau

October 14, 2007
Joel Antonio
Robert Moore
Carmela Galante
St. Patrick Parishioners

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
Sgt. Jason A. George, US Army, Korea
Lance Corporal 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
Staff Sgt. Kevin Kinkade, US Army, Kentucky
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
Major Michael Trofinoff, US Army, Iraq
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

10:30 AM
11:00 AM

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

Mon.

7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Tue.

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

Wed.

6:45 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
6:30 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM

Thu.

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

Fri.

9:00 AM
7:30 PM

Sat.

3:30 PM
5:30 PM

10/07/07
K of C Pancake Breakfast (PC)
ERE: Religious Education for Children (school)
Baptism Class (MC)
High School Youth (PC)
Junior High Youth Meeting (YR)
Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

10/08/07
Foundations of Personal Prayer Mtg. (Lib)
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)
Pastor's Class (CR)

10/09/07
Enrichment Club: Model Trains (MC)
Enrichment Club: Webkinz (Comp)
Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)
GriefShare Meeting (Lib)
St. Patrick Players Rehearsal (PC)
Great Adventure Bible Study Program (CR)
Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Café.)

10/10/07
Men's Bible Study (CR)
School Mass (CH)
Adult Bible Study (CR)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)
Enrichment Club: Sudoku (Gr3)
Enrichment Club: Chess (Comp)
Enrichment Club: Scrapbooking (Gr1)
Pastoral Council Meeting (Lib)
Benediction (CH)
Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (CR)

10/11/07
Legion of Mary (CR)
Children's Choir Practice (OLM)
Fun Fair Flea Market $5 Sneak Peak (PC)
Adult Choir Practice (OLM)
RCIA Class (CR)

10/12/07 - FUN FAIR
Faith Sharing Group (CR)
Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

10/13/07 - FUN FAIR
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.

7:30 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:

Kathryn (Kay) Lynott

James Hertlein

Patti Carroll

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Diocesan Announcements

CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
invites you to join the President and Director of
Admissions to discuss the value of investing in a
Catholic high school education. CCC is the place your
student needs to be because "CCC is Where Success
Begins."

Oct. 16th: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 7 PM
Oct. 17th: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 6:30 PM
Oct. 23rd: St. Patrick Catholic School, 7 PM
Oct. 24th: Guardian Angels Catholic School, 7 PM

Please contact Helen Lambert in the Admission Office at
531-1449, ext. 304 or Hlambert@cchs.org with questions
or for additional information.

ANNULMENT SEMINAR: On October 25th at St.
Cecelia Church in Clearwater, form 7 PM to 8:30 PM, the
Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese of St. Petersburg will
present a seminar on "Annulments in the Catholic Church."
The information presentation will be given by a judge from
the Tribunal and will provide an opportunity to explore the
various grounds for marriage nullity, dispel myths about
annulments and answer questions. If you have
experienced a failed marriage, or know someone who has,
or are just curious about the annulment process, please
consider this your personal invitation to the upcoming
seminar: "Annulments in the Catholic Church."

Denis

Denis (died 250?), bishop and martyr,

and companions

and companions, martyrs

Feast Day: October 9

St. Denis was born in Italy and
was sent with a priest and a
deacon, Rusticus and Eleutherius,
to evangelize France. Few details
of his life are known, except that he and his
companions were martyred at Montmartre, near
Paris. Today he is venerated as the patron of
France, and, says one commentator, "We can only
conclude that the deep impression the saint made on
the people of his day must have resulted from a life of
unusual holiness." We, too, are called to holiness,
even martyrdom, though perhaps of a different kind.
St. Ambrose writes, "As there are many kinds of
persecution, so there are many kinds of martyrdom.
How many hidden martyrs there are, bearing witness
to Christ each day and acknowledging Jesus as the
Lord! Be faithful and courageous when you are
persecuted within, so that you may win approval
when you are persecuted in public." Let us be good
stewards of the faith, like St. Denis, even in situations
where it may be unpopular or dangerous to do so.

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!

THE WITNESSES: Hear the story of the birth of the
Church as seen through the eyes of Peter and Paul.
Through live music and storytelling, you'll experience
what it was like to live in those exciting times. WBVM/
Spirit FM 90.5 is hosting the world premiere of The
Witnesses, Part II in The Rock & The Rabbi trilogy to
benefit their Sharing Faith, Building Spirit campaign. The
performance is Saturday, October 13

at Tampa Bay

Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be
purchased at tbpac.org or by calling 813-229-STAR. For
more

information

about

The

Witnesses,

visit

spiritfm905.com.

Columbus Day observed: October 8, 2007

"Discovery of America"

by Salvador Dali on display at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.

PREGANCY PLUS MEDICAL OPEN HOUSE: Friday, October 26, 2007 11-2pm.
Pregnancy Plus Medical Center will be hosting an open house. Come and get a tour
of our facility, meet with the staff and volunteers, and find out more about this
Ministry. We hope that you will come and see the work that God is doing for so many
in crisis pregnancies. Refreshments will be provided. For more information please
call us at 727-550-4236. We are located at 5013 Central Avenue. God bless you!

ATTENTION PRAYERFUL SINGLE MEN! The following monasteries will be hosting
exciting vocational Live-in Vocations Placement Retreats. Work and pray with the
monks. No cost. Food and room are free. Society of the Blessed Sacrament: Oct
26-28 in Holiday, FL. Holy Spirit Trappist Monastery near Atlanta, GA: Nov. 23-25,
Gethsemai Trappist Abbey in Trappist, KY: Nov. 9-11 and Dec. 7-9. Call toll free 1-
800-221-1807.