September 23, 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

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 23, 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

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25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

My Dear Friends in Christ,

Alaska is a beautiful place to experience the grandeur of God

and His creative hand. All from the parish who attended the

cruise had a great time. The vistas spectacular, the food wonderful, and the

new friends made were exciting. It was truly a great experience! As I have

now returned, Fr. Prakash has left for his holiday to see his family and

friends in India. He will be back on October 25

. We pray for his safe

travel, enjoyable time, and look forward to his return to share with us about his home.

As you heard last week we are undergoing a parish wide survey to determine what the needs of our

parish are as we celebrate 50 years of service and look forward to another 50 years in spreading the Good

News of Jesus Christ. We look forward to hearing your responses and to report back what our campaign

will help us attain. As we reflect on 50 years, the Gospel today reminds us of being good stewards of

what God has given us.

"Make friends for yourselves through your use of this world's goods, so that when

they fail you, a lasting reception may be yours." The gifts God bestows upon us in

this world come with a responsibility to be good stewards of all he has made. These

are the little matters he entrusts to us now, so that we may prepare for the far greater

good of eternal life. The Church holds in a crucial balance both the universal

destination of goods as well as the right to private property. Both reflect God's

providence, and neither excuse us from sincere and generous charity.

The Church draws her social teaching from the Lord's instructions in the

Gospel parables and other expressions of his law of love. We are not permitted to reduce our use of

earthly goods to the pursuit of profit alone irregardless of other factors. A theory that makes profit the

exclusive norm and ultimate end of economic activity is morally unacceptable.

All that God gives is to be shared, but in a collaborative and voluntary way, in accord with the human

dignity both of the giver and the receiver of the gift. "The goods of creation are destined for the entire

human race. The right to private property does not abolish the universal destination of goods." (CCC

2452)

"Those blessed with wealth or economic power, whether individuals or nations, are called at the

same time to stewardship and active solicitude for the poor, unemployed and dispossessed. Goods of

production - material or immaterial - such as land, factories, practical or artistic skills, oblige their

possessors to employ them in ways that will benefit the greatest number. Those who hold goods for use

and consumption should use them with moderation, reserving the better part for guests, for the sick and

the poor." (CCC 2405)

Social justice on earth anticipates the perfect justice and love of the Kingdom. We are trusted with

these little matters now that our heavenly Father may prepare us to inherit, as true sons and daughters of

his, the treasure beyond all price: the reign of heaven.

Praised Be Jesus Christ!

Fr. Pecchie

p.s. Just a reminder to all: the Fun Fair is almost upon us. What a great way to support our parish and aid

our school. Hopefully many parishioners who are able have volunteered some of their time to assist at

the game or food booths. But more importantly I hope to see all of you there as we celebrate 50 years of

uniting the largo community in some fun and games.

Also I want to thank everyone who came out for the

work party. The grounds, Church and Parish center

look great. All who came out - a job well done! I

heard it was lots of fun as I can visualize from viewing

the displayed picture board.

JMJ

First Reading -- Woe to the complacent,

stretched comfortably on their couches!

(Amos 6:1a, 4-7).

Psalm -- Praise the Lord, my soul! (Ps 146)
Second Reading -- Pursue righteousness,

devotion, faith, love, patience, and

gentleness (1 Timothy 6:11-16).

Gospel -- There was a rich man who dined

sumptuously each day. Lying at his door

was a poor man named Lazarus (Luke

16:19-31).

Is my charitable outreach to others geared

to change their situation for the future and

not just the present?

Am I aware of the misery of others, offering

what they need, respecting them, and

reviewing my own priorities?

Readings Ahead:

September 30, 2007

26th Sunday

in Ordinary Time

We are . . . Disciples in Mission

Sharing our Faith in Christ all year!

OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS

The Second Vatican Council has called us to envision the Church

as the people of God. As a community of believers we are responsible

for our brothers and sisters, their salvation, their journey of faith, their

physical well-being. Many of the documents of Vatican II and volumes

of work since the mid-1960s give us advice, guidelines, and

encouragement to take care of one another: the poor, the elderly, the

unborn, the broken, the infirm.

Because Vatican II is part of our recent history--indeed many of us

were already born--this may strike us as a new and revolutionary idea.

But today's readings show us the

agelessness of the issue of social

justice. Eight hundred years before

Christ was born, Amos warned the

wealthy not to cheat the poor. In

Paul's first letter to Timothy, he

encourages all prayers to be for all

people; and finally, the Gospel

urges the wise use of money.

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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.

PLEASE GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE!

St. Patrick's Blood Drive is here today, 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 OF

ELPING

ANDS

: Please

consider placing a donation into the poor boxes at

the entrance of the Church to help us assist

families and individuals with their electric, water

and rent. Also, our food pantry is 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

Jubilee, the Jubilee Committee

wants to provide a Thanksgiv-

ing 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

VOCATION VIEW:

You cannot serve two masters.

Whom do you choose to follow?

You have to make a choice.

(Luke 16:1-13)

ur RCIA community will need individuals to

serve as godparents and sponsors for those dis-

cerning 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 ses-

sions and you must have received the Sacraments of

Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. If interested

contact Sr. Kathleen, ext. 321.

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 26th

The Great Bible Adventure

Sr. Kathleen

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday, September 25th

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 28th

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 24th

Come explore a new topic with Fr.

Pecchie. Take a journey into Truth.

unday School is in full swing.

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

will not 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:

CONFIRMATION

Tuesday, September 25th

A mandatory orientation meeting at

7 pm in the Media Center.

Attention Parents! If you missed the

meeting for First Confession and/or

First Communion on Tuesday,

September 18th, please contact the

Religious Education Office.

A Catechist's Prayer

O Lord, You entrust children and adults to me. Guide me in ways to help

them come to know and love you better. Help us grow together in actions

that befit disciples. Teach me to be understanding and patient, to listen,

as I would have others listen to me. Lead me in affirming those in my

care so they do not lose heart even as they grow in knowledge. With your

support, Lord, I will in fact, minister to those whom I teach. Amen.

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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 OF

XCELLENCE IN

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

accr edit ed,

Christ- cent ered

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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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The dishonest manager in today's parable knew

how to manipulate money to his own advantage.

But the Gospel warns that no one can serve both God and money.

Which do I serve? Is my stewardship such that anyone can tell?

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 16, 2007

$ 10,339.08 (357 Envelopes)

Children's Envelopes

$ 3.80 (2 Envelopes)

Helping Hands

$ 118.00

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 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. 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

Mass Intentions

The Week Ahead

September 22, 2007

Dan, Joseph & Margaret Morena

September 23, 2007

St. Patrick Parishioners

Virginia Mae Maule

Dr. Richard M. Carroll

James Maltese

September 24, 2007

Josephine Harden

September 25, 2007

Ana Ehrman

September 26, 2007

Christine Botos

Yvon Bourque

September 27, 2007

Kathryn R. Foley

September 28, 2007

Corinne & Bill Lerch (Living)

September 29, 2007

Louise McCauley

Alfonso Fusco & the Giordano Family

September 30, 2007

Ricky Beard

St. Patrick Parishioners

Francis Blondin

Josephine Harden

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

6:30 PM

7:00 PM

7:30 PM

Mon.

12 Noon

3:15 PM

6:30 PM

7:00 PM

Tue.

3:15 PM

4:00 PM

6:30 PM

7:00 PM

Wed.

6:45 AM

9:00 AM

9:45 AM

3:15 PM

6:45 PM

7:00 PM

Thu.

9:00 AM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

Fri.

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

3:15 PM

7:30 PM

Sat.

9:00 AM

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

09/23/07

Coffee and Donuts (PC)

ERE: Religious Education for Children (school)

High School Youth (PC)

Junior High Youth Meeting (YR)

Al-Anon Meeting (Lib)

09/24/07

Helping Hands Brown Bag Luncheon (CR)

Enrichment Club: Arts & Crafts (Café)

Enrichment Club: Sports (Field)

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

Foundations of Personal Prayer Mtg. (Lib)

Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)

Pastor's Class (CR)

09/25/07

Enrichment Club: Model Trains (MC)

Enrichment Club: Webkinz (Comp)

Mission of St. Patrick Class (Lib)

GriefShare Meeting (Lib)

Sacramental Preparation Mandatory Meeting for

Confirmation Parents (MC)

St. Patrick Players Rehearsal (PC)

Great Adventure Bible Study Program (CR)

Boy Scout Troop 465 Meeting (Café.)

09/26/07

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)

Benediction (CH)

Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting (CR)

09/27/07

Legion of Mary (CR)

Children's Choir Practice (OLM)

Adult Choir Practice (OLM)

RCIA Class (CR)

St. Patrick Players Dance Rehearsal (PC)

09/28/07

Faith Sharing Group (CR)

Challenge Club Meeting (REL)

Enrichment Club: Reading Adventures (MC)

Enrichment Club: Newspaper (Café.)

Our Lady's Oratory Prayer Group (CH)

09/29/07

Junior High School Baking (Café.)

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, especially:

Mary Baldassare, Betty Wright

Audrey Rogerson, George Pineau

and Germaine Robitaille

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Diocesan Announcements

The Magnificat of St.

Petersburg

invites

women of all ages to

a prayer breakfast on

Saturday, September

29th from 9 AM to Noon at St. Jude

cathedral parish center located at 5815

Fifth Avenue N in St. Petersburg. Come

be inspired by a remarkable woman,

Rose Petito, who answered God's call to

service despite the difficulties of her

formative years.

Rose is currently the

program director of the Pregnancy Plus

Medical

center

St.

Petersburg,

conducts Project Rachel retreats, and is

active in the Pro Life ministry. Tickets are

$7 each and may be obtained by calling

Carol at 391-1634 or Lucinda 587-0132.

Reservations must be made by

September 25. No tickets will be sold at

the door.

St. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels

St. Michael is the Patron Saint of artists, bakers, holy death, police

officers, sick people, soldiers, storms at sea.

St. Gabriel is the Patron Saint of broadcasters, clergy, diplomats,

messengers, post offices, radio workers, television.

St. Raphael is the Patron Saint of blind people, doctors, eye problems,

guardian angels, happy meetings, love, travelers.

Feast Day: September 29

Angels?

We use the title

"Saint" in connection with the

archangels whose feast is

celebrated this day St.

Michael, St. Gabriel, and St.

Raphael.

But does it make

any sense to ask how these

pure spirits "use their gifts and

talents for the Lord"?

St.

Gregory the Great wrote of

them, "Some angels are given

proper names to denote the

service they are empowered to

perform. Personal names are

assigned to some to denote

their ministry when they come

among us.

Thus, Michael

means `'Who is like God''; Gabriel is `The Strength of God'; and

Raphael is `God's Remedy.'" Suppose I were identified with a

name that denoted the part God has invited me to play in the

coming of the Kingdom . . . When I am most true to my God-

given calling when I am being the best possible steward of

my vocation what would my name be? God our Father, in a

wonderful way you give the work of angels and men. May

those who serve you constantly in heaven keep our lives safe

from all harm on earth. Amen.

eight

Watchers

has introduced a

new

" Savings

for

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.

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!

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.

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.

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Daily Mass (Monday - Saturday)

8:00 AM

Wednesdays at 9 AM (

when School is in session)

Saturday Vigil Mass

4:30 PM

Sunday Masses

7:30 AM
9:00 AM

11:00 AM

5:30 PM

We, the community of

St. Patrick Church

would like to invite you
to worship God with us

in the Holy Sacrifice

of the Mass!

Join us in prayer!

aint Patrick Catholic Church
2121 - 16th Avenue SW

Largo, Florida 33770

In the missionary spirit of our patron saint, and under the

protection of

Mary, the Mother of the Church

, we desire to

evangelize and spread the

Good News of Jesus Christ

Don't forget ... you should be receiving your Capital Campaign Survey in the mail
this week. Please phone the parish office to set up an interview. We need your
input! ... Remember the past 50 years and respond in faith, so that we may renew
our parish for us now and for our families!