September 16, 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
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

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 16, 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

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.

AINT

ATRICK

ATHOLIC

HURCH

1958
1959

2008
2009

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24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Hello, My Dear Friends,

What a wonderful opportunity to write a Pastor's letter before I leave to India for my vacation.

This is awesome! I'll be gone on 17

September, and I won't be back until 25

October. I'm looking

forward to and I'm excited about it. I can't wait to see my mom, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces and
nephew, friends and relatives. You will be missed, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'll be
missing some of the Jubilee programs, and I'll also miss the School Fun Fair this year. So you will not
find me at the dunk tank! I feel sorry for all those who have plans to dunk me in! You will probably

have to wait for another year. I love Fun Fair, especially the different rides,
slides, food, music, and above all, the crowd. I feel sad that I'm missing all the
fun and the joy, well, never mind. This is all part of life. Anyways, I would like
to wish the School Faculty and the students Good Luck for the Fun Fair.
Well, I'll be enjoying my mom's cooking as she will make all my favorite
food. Would you like to come with me to India? You can squeeze in; I think
there is enough room in my suitcase. The total distance of my travel is about
20,000 miles (round trip). It's a long distance. I think I need a break and I'll go
and spend time with my family. I hope I'll have a great time with them, and the
weather is going to be cooler with some monsoon rains at this time of the year.
Everything will be alright and hopefully I'll be back rejuvenated. Please keep
me and my travels in your prayers. I assure you that you'll be in my prayers and

thoughts. Thank you so much for all that you do for me here at St. Patrick's.

Time for humor: Four Catholic ladies were having coffee. The first Catholic woman tells her friends,

"My

son is a priest. When he walks into a room, everyone calls him `Father'."

The second Catholic woman chirps,

"My son is a bishop. Whenever he walks into a room, the people call him `Your Grace'."

The third Catholic

crone says,

"My son is a cardinal. Whenever he walks into a room, people say `Your Eminence'."

Since the

fourth Catholic woman sips her coffee in silence, the first three women give her this subtle ,

"Well...?"

And she

said,

"My son is a gorgeous, 6' 2" body-builder. When he walks into a room, people say, "Oh, my God..."

Sunday Reflections: Turn towards God; there is Joy and Life.

Today we are being given reflections in the Scriptures of repentance. In the 1

reading God relents

from wiping out the faithless Israelites. Paul reflects on how merciful God has been to him. Jesus tells
stories about how God looks after the lost. In the parable of the Prodigal Son, when the son turned away
from his father he ruined his life, but when he turned towards his father he found joy and dignity in life.
The Prodigal Son did not appreciate his father's love and care while he was with him. At times, we too
do not appreciate good things in life; we take things and people for granted. There are times when
spouses do not appreciate one another, children do not value their parents' love,
and students turn a deaf ear to their teachers. Sinners undervalue God's mercy
and love. Let us pause for a moment of introspection as to why we fail to
recognize and value the noble deeds of others. The Scriptures offer us words of
comfort and challenge. Turning away from God there is destruction, death and
wretchedness; turning towards the Lord, there is joy, life and blessedness.

Thank you very, very much for your love and support.

Have an awesome weekend!

Praise the Lord!

Fr. Prakash

JMJ

From our Associate Pastor

First Reading -- You who trample upon the

needy and destroy the poor of the land, the
Lord will never forget what you have
done! (Amos 8:4-7).

Psalm -- Praise the Lord who lifts up the

poor (Psalm 113).

Second Reading -- God our savior wills

everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:1-8).

Gospel -- The person who is trustworthy in

very small matters is also trustworthy in
great ones (Luke 16:1-13 [10-13]).

As a disciple of Christ, am I a clever steward

of all that has been entrusted to me? Do I

give back to God, and also help the poor?

Readings Ahead:

September 23, 2007

25th Sunday

in Ordinary Time

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

RECONCILIATION

True reconciliation is emotional, dramatic, and cleansing. When

two people meet heart to heart and work through old hurts,
misunderstandings, and careless words, cleansing tears often flow and
the encounter ends with an embrace that fills both with the warmth of a
love too strong to fade.

The readings this weekend assure us of this healthy release that

comes with reconciliation. They give us the courage to reach out to
someone with whom we need to reconcile ourselves, and give us the
courage to ask for forgiveness from God, too.

In the reading from Exodus, we see how God refuses again and

again to give up on the Israelites. Even
though they grow impatient with God and
turn to false idols, God still calls them back.
Luke's Gospel assures us that God rejoices
when we turn away from sin. Paul's letter to
Timothy encourages us, like Paul, to look
back on our lives and recognize where God's
patient mercy has been shown to us.

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ELEBRATING

YEARS

ARISH

EWS

Fr. Paul Pecchie

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

(727) 584-2318 Tel.

Fr. Prakash Madanu, ALCP.

2121 - 16th Avenue SW, Largo, FL 33770

(727) 586-5413 Fax.

Seminar with Father Mitch Pacwa, S.J.

Father Mitch Pacwa, SJ, renowned priest and
lecturer on EWTN programs, will be coming to our
parish.

When:

Saturday, September 22nd

Seminar Subject: "Christianity and Islam"
Time:

After the 7:30 AM Mass

Tickets:

$20 Adults, $10 Students

Children under 12 free

We expect a sold out seminar so pick up a
registration form in the church. You must register
in order to reserve your place. If you
have any question about the
seminar or can join our team of
helpers, please contact Margie at
559-7449 or Diane at 593-1343.

PLEASE GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE!

St. Patrick's Blood Drive will be here next Sunday,
September 23rd, from 8:30 AM until 1 PM. Please stop by
the Blood Mobile Unit and give the precious gift of life! All

donors will receive a T-shirt and a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature
and iron count, including a cholesterol screening, and a surprise gift, plus the opportunity
to save lives! Identification required to donate. Age 16 with parent consent.

From the M

INISTRY

ELPING

ANDS

: Thanks to the

generosity of our parishioners, we were able to help
75 families with bags of food for the months of July
and August. We are still in need of pasta, rice, instant
potatoes, boxed milk, and macaroni and cheese.
Thank you for helping us help those in need!

Volunteers Needed!

In celebration of St. Patrick's Ju-
bilee, the Jubilee Committee
wants to provide a Thanksgiving
dinner on Thanksgiving Day from
11 AM to 2 PM. We are looking

for volunteers to help. If you are able to help out,
please call Jennifer at 743-2291 and leave your
name and number. Thanks!

Hel

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, September 19th

The Great Bible Adventure
Sr. Kathleen

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday, September 18th

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, September 21st

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, September 17th

Come explore a new topic with Fr.

Pecchie. Take a journey into Truth.

unday School is in full swing. Last week we kicked off the year
with

our

Opening

Day

Mass,

followed

the

first classes. Thanks to all the families in our program. Your
children are such a blessing to our program and parish. Thanks
also to all the teachers. Your hard work and dedication makes
St. Patrick's Religious Education program an awesome place for
our parish's children to learn the TRUTH.

If you have not yet registered your child for Sunday School or the
sacraments, contact Joseph or Julie Blum.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD

Children's Liturgy of the Word dismissal
for 4,5, and 6 year olds at the 9 AM
Sunday Mass is not going to be able to
start until we have new catechist
volunteers complete their paperwork and
training. Stay tuned for further updates.

FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL PRAYER:

We meet every Monday at 7 PM in Msgr.

McCall Library (first room on right).

IMPORTANT MUST ATTEND

DATES FOR CHILDREN

SEEKING THE SACRAMENTS:

1ST CONFESSION/COMMUNION

Tuesday, September 18th

A mandatory orientation meeting at

7 pm in the Media Center.

CONFIRMATION

Tuesday, September 25th

A mandatory orientation meeting at

7 pm in the Media Center.

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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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

St. Patrick School Early Child-
hood 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 ac-
cepted. For info, call the
school office.

REGISTRATION for 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR:

Registrations are being accepted for all grades
(PreK - 8). St. Patrick is a fully accredited, Christ-
centered

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.

VOCATION VIEW

VOCATION VIEW:

We are called to proclaim God's abundant love for all people.

How can you be an instrument of that love?

Our world needs you!

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.

ur RCIA community will need individuals to serve as godparents and sponsors for those discerning to
become Catholic. There's nothing more exciting than being around people who have hunger to be a

Catholic. Are you proud of your faith? Are you willing to share your experience as a Catholic with someone
who is just beginning their Catholic life? You will be asked to join the weekly RCIA sessions and you must
have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. If interested contact Sr. Kathleen,
ext. 321.

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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We can hear God speaking to us today in the words of the father to his elder son:

"You are with me always, and everything I have is yours."

What is my response to such remarkable generosity?

Do I give joyfully and generously as God gives to me?

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 9, 2007

$ 9,680.85 (351 Envelopes)

Building and Maintenance

$ 2,597.50 (108 Envelopes)

Children's Envelopes

$ 4.00 (2 Envelopes)

Helping Hands

$ 339.00

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 in December. 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.

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES:

Our parish, along with many others in the Dio-
cese, 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 relation-
ship to Christ as they celebrate and reflect on
the sacrament of his Body and Blood. This
initiative will begin October 7th with a six-week
faith-sharing program on the Eucharist, enti-

tled "Eucharist-Source and 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 Eucharis-
tic devotion. Sign-up for these groups after all
Masses this weekend. Please prayerfully con-
sider joining a group.

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.

ibrary

Book

C l u b

N e w s :

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.

Mass Intentions & Schedule of Events - Page 7

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

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

September 15, 2007
Dean O'Brien

September 16, 2007
The Boutelle Family
Sharon Coggiola
Maria Rey (Living)
St. Patrick Parishioners

September 17, 2007
Edward and Frances Moffatt

September 18, 2007
Rita Roza

September 19, 2007
Thomas Basile
Gerry Townshed

September 20, 2007
Gertrude Stang

September 21, 2007
Mary McMahon

September 22, 2007
Cathy Lenke
Dan, Joseph & Margaret Morena

September 23, 2007
St. Patrick Parishioners
Virginia Mae Maule
Dr. Richard M. Carroll
James Maltese

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

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

Thomas Winn
Albert Trahan

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 all the faithful departed rest in peace.

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Sun.

8:30 AM

10:30 AM

6:30 PM

7:00 PM

7:30 PM

Mon.

7:00 PM

Tue.

4:00 PM

6:30 PM

7:00 PM

Wed.

6:45 AM

9:00 AM

9:45 AM

6:45 PM

7:00 PM

Thu.

9:00 AM

12 noon

6:00 PM

6:30 PM

7:00 PM

Fri.

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

7:30 PM

Sat.

7:30 AM

9:00 AM

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

7:30 PM

09/16/07

Coffee and Donuts (PC)

ERE: Religious Education for Children (school)

High School Youth (PC)

Junior High Youth Meeting (YR)

Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

09/17/07

Foundations of Personal Prayer Mtg. (Lib)

Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)

Cub Scout Pack 465 Den Mtg. (Café, Art, PE, Gr1)

Pastor's Class (CR)

09/18/07

Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)

GriefShare Meeting (Lib)

Sacramental Preparation Mandatory Meeting for

1st Confession/Communion (MC)

St. Patrick Players Rehearsal (PC)

Great Adventure Bible Study Program (CR)

Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Café.)

09/19/07

Men's Bible Study (CR)

School Mass (CH)

Adult Bible Study (CR)

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (CH)

Benediction (CH)

Charismatic Prayer Group Mass (CH)

09/20/07

Legion of Mary (CR)

St. Patrick Library Book Club Meeting (Lib)

Children's Choir Practice (OLM)

PTO Executive Meeting (MC)

Adult Choir Practice (OLM)

RCIA Class (CR)

St. Patrick Players Dance Rehearsal (PC)

09/21/07

Faith Sharing Group (CR)

Challenge Club Meeting (REL)

Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

09/22/07

Parish Day of Recollection with Father Mitch

Pacwa beginning with Mass (CH, PC)

Confessions (CH)

Fr. Mitch Pacwa speaks with Youth (PC)

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

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Diocesan Announcements

What is it like to have Alzheimer's dis-
ease? Join Dr. Richard Taylor on Tuesday,
September 18

, 10 AM to 11:30 AM at Arden

Courts, 9300 137th Street North, Seminole.

Dr. Taylor has lived for five years with a diag-

nosis of dementia. A former psychologist, he

has served on the board of the Houston and

Southeast Texas chapter of the Alzheimer's

Association and is now a member of a special

committee of the National Alzheimer's Asso-

ciation. During this event, Dr. Taylor will re-

view and share his experiences from his book,
Alzheimer's from the Inside Out. Seating is

limited, so make your reservation early. Adult

day care will be provided by qualified staff.

Please ask for this service when making your

reservation. Call 517-7800 for reservations.

St. Matthew,

St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Patron Saint of accountants, bookkeepers and guards

Feast Day: September 21

St. Matthew was a tax collector before
Jesus called him, a position which cost
him the goodwill of other Jews. They
resented Roman taxation and resented
even more those who assisted the
Romans in its collection. But it probably
netted him a substantial income and a
q u i t e c o m f o r t a b l e l i f e s t y l e .
Nevertheless, he left it all behind to
follow Jesus. St. Bede says of Matthew,
"There is no reason for surprise that the
tax collector abandoned earthly wealth
as soon as the Lord commanded him.
Nor should one be amazed that

neglecting his wealth, he joined a band of men whose leader
had, on Matthew's assessment, no riches at all. Christ, who
was summoning him away from earthly possessions, had
incorruptible treasures of heaven in his gift." This one-time tax
collector is celebrated today as apostle and evangelist, the
author of the Gospel of Matthew, and missionary to Persia and
Ethiopia. Would anyone today even remember his name if he
had not left "the good life" behind to follow Jesus? May the
example of St. Matthew remind us that God always rewards
many-fold whatever sacrifices we must make to follow him.

Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday

eight

Watchers

has introduced a

new

"Savings

f or

Success" Plan, offered

to interested parties at St. Patrick
Parish. This is a 17-week meeting
series at a special value beginning in
September in the Conference Room of
Msgr. McCall Hall. We meet on
Wednesdays at 3 PM.

For more information or if you have

any questions, join us on Wednesdays.
If you are interested, contact Rosemary
I n g e r s o l l

a t

5 8 4 - 5 0 1 5

o r

rose35@tampabay.rr.com.

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

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.

SHARE-A-PRAYER: If you or
someone you know needs spe-
cial prayers, let us pray for you
and your loved ones. Phone
584-6954 and together we will

lift our hearts to God!

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.

Other Feast Days this week:

September 17

St. Robert Bellarmine

September 19

St. Januarius

September 20

St. Andrew Kim Taegn, Paul Chng
Hasang and their companions

September 23

St. Pio of Pietrelcina (though not
celebrated this year as it falls on a
Sunday).