piritual teachers tend to repeat themselves, and to repeat other
teachers. Maybe there really aren't that many different truths to tell. Just a lot of slow, sleepy human beings like us who need to hear the basics over and over. Consider today's readings. People complain God isn't "fair," and Ezekiel answers that God is more than fair. People choose their own fates, and people can change. Even evildoers can turn, do right, and live. "Actions speak louder than words." A fresh new insight? Hardly.
Paul
tells
the Philippians that
he would truly be
encouraged if
those who claimed
to be believers
would, in fact, look to others'
interests and not their own. "The proof of the pudding is in the eating." A novel idea? I don't think so.
In Jesus' story of the farmer and his
sons, everyone knows that the one who said he wouldn't work but did is way ahead of the one who said he would work but didn't. "Talk is cheap." Heard that before?
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: St. Patrick's extraordinary ministers of Holy
Communion visit our homebound parishioners, usually on a weekly basis.
Please call the parish office if you are not able to attend Mass.
Saint Augustine, a doctor of the church, once wrote that the first, second, and third most important attitude in
Christianity is humility. In today's second reading, Saint Paul is concerned with how we conduct ourselves in our
community of faith. He urges us to let our conduct be worthy of the Gospel we say that we believe; and that it all begins
with humility. He asks us to consider others better than ourselves, and to serve them by looking out for their best
interest, not ours. Consider how Saint Paul's appeal to imitating Christ's humility can enhance your relationships.
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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Paul Pecchie
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
Tel: 727-584-2318
Fr. Claudius Mpuya
2121 - 16th Avenue SW, Largo, FL 33770
Fax: 727-586-5413
St. Patrick's Weekly Sacrifice
CHURCH OFFERTORY
September 18, 2011
# Envelopes Issued
855
# Envelopes Used this week 282
# of Loose Checks
31
# of Children's Envelopes
1
Envelope Checks
$ 5,232.00
Envelope Cash
$ 1,214.00
Loose Checks
$ 1,084.00
Identified Donations $ 7,530.00
Loose Cash
$ 922.00
Total Offertory
$ 8,452.00
Helping Hands
$ 292.74
Thank you for your generosity!
Dear Friends,
Today's Gospel is clearly directed at the
religious and civil leaders of the people in
Jesus' time. They spoke much about God and, in particular,
how God was to be served by a strict observance of the Law.
But it is clear they did not have the spirit that Jesus was
communicating through His life and teaching the spirit of
love, compassion, caring and forgiveness for the weak and vulnerable.
They also heard the teaching of Jesus but made no effort to carry it out.
They excused themselves by challenging Jesus' legal authority to do what
He was doing. Because Jesus did not fit into the parameters of their legal
world, they could not classify Him, and they rejected Him.
On the other hand, the "tax collectors and the prostitutes are making
their way into the kingdom of God before you". They certainly were not
keeping God's Law. They had said `No' to His commandments many
times. But then they met Jesus and they experienced a radical
transformation (metanoia) in their lives. They listened and they responded.
The chief priests and the elders are like the second son in the story.
They say `Yes' to obeying God but they do not listen to Jesus, the Son of
God, or follow his instructions. The sinners, the outcasts of both Jewish
and Gentile society, are like the first son. They do not obey God's
commands, they commit many sins, but later they accept the teaching of
Jesus and become his followers.
What about me? ... What is clear from this
Gospel and from the First Reading is that God is
primarily concerned with my present relationship to
him. As far as the past is concerned, God has a
very short memory! In fact, we might say He has
none at all. This is the "injustice" of God that
Ezekiel mentions. We remember the man who was
crucified with Jesus on Calvary. He was a major
criminal, a brigand, a robber, perhaps a murderer.
There, in the very last moments of the life of a
murderer, he asks pardon and forgiveness "Jesus, remember me when you
enter into your Kingdom." The reply comes instantly, without any
qualifications whatsoever, "Today, you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke
23:42-43) How unjust! How unfair! We are reminded of last week's
parable where the workers complained about the latecomers who were
given a full wage.
However, it would not at all be a very good idea to think that I could
live a life of total selfishness with the intention of making a last-minute
deathbed conversion. Apart from the riskiness of such a gamble, such a
decision would be quite short-sighted.
It is a totally false idea that to base one's life on the Gospel is somehow
to step outside the mainstream of human living and do something unnatural
or `supernatural'. For believers and non-believers alike, this is probably the
St. Patrick Catholic Church is a stewardship parish ... offering our time, talent and treasure
to support the mission of the Church and the ministries of our parish family.
as of 9/19/11
2011 Annual Pastoral Appeal
Helping to build up the
Body of Christ!
Assessment: $
112,655.00
- Pledged:
$ 68,605.45
Balance owed:
$ 44,049.55
# of registered families: 582 [985]
# of Gifts:
275
Average Gift:
$249.47
% of Assessment Pledged:
60.90
% of Assessment Paid:
52.00
Coming Soo
n!
From the desk of our Associate Pastor:
JMJ
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saddest misconception of all. On the contrary, it is the Gospel life
vision that is totally human and totally in harmony with our deepest
aspirations. If we want true fulfillment and happiness, it is this Way
that has to be seized as soon as we become aware of it.
Emptying oneself ... In the Second Reading we have the
magnificent hymn about Jesus' own spirit of service and selflessness.
Paul says this in the context of a plea for greater unity in the Christian
community at Philippi. In urging the Christians to serve each other's
needs with the deepest respect, he asks them to have the mind of
Jesus himself, to think like he does. And he illustrates this by quoting
what seems to have been an early Christian hymn. It speaks of the
awesome dignity of Jesus as the Son of God. Yet Jesus did not
emphasize this in His life among us. On the contrary, He "emptied"
Himself and became just like us. He went further and took on the
status of a slave and ultimately accepted human death, and the most
shameful of all possible deaths - death as a convicted criminal on a
cross, a barbaric form of execution.
If we were to be filled with that same spirit that Jesus had, we
would have nothing to fear. And what wonderful places our Christian
communities would be: places of harmony and unity, of love and
caring, of compassion and mutual support, of looking after each
other's needs. And, let us remember, it is never too late to start. Let
us begin today.
God bless you,
Fr. Claudius
Give the gift of love!
Offer up one hour of
prayer before our Lord in the Blessed
Sacrament for a Priest, Seminarian!
E
UCHARISTIC
A
DORATION
E
VERY
W
EDNESDAY
Come, pray with me! Please consider
spending even one hour each Wednesday to
adore Our Lord present in the Eucharist.
We
will begin after the 9 AM School Mass, and
conclude with Benediction at 6:45 PM.
Please sign in at the Church entrance when
you come for your prayer time. Let us spend
some time in prayer and thanksgiving for holy
vocations to the Sacred Priesthood and
Religious Life. If you would like more info,
contact Mrs. Blum at 581-0838.
The Relics of St. Faustina will be coming
from Poland to St. Paul's Catholic Church
in St. Pete, TODAY, Sunday, September
25th, beginning with Mass at 1 PM and
Veneration after. All are invited to come,
venerate and pray through the intercession
of St. Faustina, the Apostle of Divine Mercy.
Blessing of the Animals:
Saturday, October 1st at 11 AM
In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Patrick
Church is having their annual Pet
Blessing . All four-legged, two-legged,
winged, crawling, swimming, or slithering
animals and
their owners are invited!
Deacon Brady will preside at
this special liturgy on
Saturday, October 1st
11 AM
at Our Lady's grotto.
Let your pet know it is loved and ask God's
blessings upon your special friend! All
shapes and sizes welcome!
T
HE
D
IVINE
M
ERCY
C
HAPEL
WILL
BE
DEDICATED
ON
S
UNDAY
, O
CTOBER
2
ND
AT
12:30
PM
FOLLOWED
BY
A
RECEPTION
IN
THE
SCHOOL
CAFETERIA
.
A
LL
ARE
INVITED
.
S
ILVER
& G
OLD
P
LATES
STILL
A
VAILABLE
.
PLEASE
CONTACT
P
ETE
AT
710-4095
FOR
MORE
INFO
.
REMINDER:
Sunday morning Mass times
change NEXT Sunday, October 2nd
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM.
St. Patrick's Religious Education
Sunday School (K-8) 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Pastor's Class with Fr. Pecchie
Monday evenings, 7 PM (CR) No Class until October 3rd
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Come Home To The Catholic Church - even if you have
been away from the Church for any reason whether because
of a misunderstanding, disillusionment, or maybe life just got
in the way. Sometimes people need help to come back to full
participation in the Church. We would like to help you
reconnect by providing a path home that begins with a
conversation with Catholics who have made this journey
personally. They've 'been there'. Share your story with us on Tuesdays at 7 PM in
Msgr. McCall Hall. For more info contact Bob Tassinari.
Visit
www.catholicscomehome.org
for info about the Catholic Church.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Mrs. Mary Blum ............... 581-0838
Charismatic Prayer:
Mrs. Barbara Grunz .......... 584-0503
Foundations of Prayer: Lectio Divina Sr. Kathleen, OSC .... 584-2318 x 321 Lay Apostolate:
Mr. Dan Morrison............. 581-2285
Our Lady's Oratory:
Mr. Gene Tabachuk .......... 595-1211
Prayer Life
& Devotions
Religious Education for Children: M/M Joseph & Julie Blum ............................. 584-2318,
x
320
RCIA / Adult Faith Formation: Sr. Kathleen .......... 584-2318, x 321 Catholics Come Home: Mr. Bob Tassinari ........... 585-5546 Friday Morning Faith Sharing: Mrs. Barbara Murphy ..... 585-4149 Men's Faith Sharing Group: Mr. Pete O'Shea ............. 710-4094 Small Christian Communities: Fr. Claudius ......... 584-2318, x 327 Sound of His Voice / Fiat: Mrs. Sue Tassinari .......... 585-5546
Evangelization
and Faith Formation
BIBLE STUDY with Sr. Kathleen
Wednesday, September 28th, 9 AM - 11 AM (CR)
Sunday Scripture Readings
All for the Greater
Honor and Glory of God
Going Deeper With Your Faith
Adult Education and Faith Formation
Exposition and Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday after 9 am Mass
Morning Prayer
Liturgy of the Hours at 7:40 am,
Monday through Saturday
Perpetual Novena to Our Lady of
the Miraculous Medal
Saturday after 8am Mass
The Holy Rosary
7 am: Monday through
Saturday
8:30 am: Tuesday,
Thursday, and
Saturday
Wednesday: 10 am and
6:30 pm, especially for Priests
Foundations of Personal Prayer: Lectio Divina
Those interested in learning to listen to the voice of God through prayerful
meditation on Sacred Scripture are welcome to join us on Mondays at 1:30
PM in the Conference Room. For more info, please contact Sr. Kathleen.
Open Registration for Sunday School
and the Sacraments
Registration paperwork for Sunday School and the
Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation will be
available after the 8am and 10am Masses in the Msgr. McCall Hall during
all Sundays in September. For your child to be eligible to receive a
sacrament, they must have proof of Baptism as well as been enrolled in a
formal religious education program last year with a parish or Catholic
school. If you have any questions about sacrament eligibility or registration,
please contact Joseph Blum at
jfblum@stpatrick-largo.org
.
SUNDAE SCHOOL OPENING DAY
-
September 25th, 10 AM Mass
All Sunday School Families are invited for our Opening Day Celebration at
the 10am Mass to help kick off this year's Sunday School Program TODAY,
September 25. Students will attend mass with their parents
and after Mass are invited to the Msgr. McCall Hall for our
annual Sundae School Celebration to meet teachers and
students. This is NOT an optional event for the students and
roll will be taken. Classes start NEXT weekend,
October 2nd, 10:30am to 11:30am.
RCIA:
RCIA is the Rite by which the Catholic Community welcomes adults into
the Catholic Church. Our Parish will soon begin the inquiry sessions for those who
are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. These sessions are
opportunities for you and others you may wish to invite to learn what the Catholic
Church teaches, to meet some of our parishioners and to ask any questions you may
have about Jesus Christ and the Church. These sessions are open to people who are
not yet baptized, those who are baptized in another Christian denomination, or
those who are baptized Catholic but have not received the Sacraments of
Confirmation and Eucharist. Our sessions take place on Thursdays at 7 PM in the
Conference Room of Msgr. McCall Hall. For more information contact: Sr.
St. Patrick Catholic School: Sr. Veronica Visceglia, SSND Principal ....................... 581-4865 Mrs. Kathy Trowbridge Administrative Asst .......... x 340 Mrs. Ruth Ballard School Secretary ............... x 313 PTO President: Mrs. Tammy Pacheco...... 422-8287 Fun Fair Chair: Mr. John Proni................. 517-0025 Fun Fair Flea Market: Mrs. Karen Dashner ........ 581-3890 Fish Frys during Lent: Mr. Rob Scully ................ 399-0459
St. Patrick's Mission Statement
St. Patrick Catholic School is a
Christ-centered environment which
promotes academic excellence,
spiritual and social development,
through effective instruction and the
celebration of our faith.
The Senior Youth Group invites all students who
have received the Sacrament of Confirmation or are
in Grade 9 or above to join us on Sunday nights
right after the 5:30 Mass in the Religion Room of the
Jubilee Building for faith, fellowship and fun!
St. Patrick Catholic Youth
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 or want to find out
more about us, please call Sue & Bob.
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Actions speak louder than words.
What are your actions saying?
Can your word be trusted?
Turning from evil and doing good
is what God wants.
(Matthew 21:28-32)
VOCATION VIEW:
F
AMILY
S
PONSORSHIPS
Saint
$ 100.00
Guardian Angel
$ 75.00
Archangel
$ 50.00
Angel
$ 25.00
Patron $
_____.__
Please send to School office attention
John Proni / Fun Fair Sponsorship.
If mailing, please submit to:
St. Patrick Catholic School
Attn: John Proni, Fun Fair
1501 Trotter Road
Largo, FL 33770
Donation can also be made online
at
www.stpatsfair.com
.
Please show your commitment to
our children and St. Patrick
Catholic School by being a Family
Sponsor of Fun Fair 2011. If you
are able to invest in our children
through a family sponsorship or if
you have family, friends, or co-
workers who could make an
investment, then please select a
sponsorship level and return this
form with a check made payable to
St. Patrick PTO.
Thank you for
making a difference!
Interested in volunteering for staffing? Your help is
needed! Contact Josée Scully at 727-399-0459 or josees-
cully@gmail.com for information on available opportunities.
Volunteers
Please visit our website
www.stpatsfair.com
to view
what's going on at the Fair! Nationally renowned musician
Jack Hartmann will be performing Thursday (Oct 6) at 7 PM. America's
next superstar, Suite Caroline, will be performing Friday (Oct 7) at 7 PM.
Website
We can use help with the following donations:
Your gently worn or used items for the Flea
Market.
Contact Karen Dashner at 727-
581-3890 for drop off or pickup information.
Goods and services for the Silent Auction. Best sellers
include lodging, event tickets, golf, and jewelry.
Contact
Tia Gerretz at 397-7313 or tiagerretz@aol.com.
New bottles of wine and soda for the Wine/Soda Toss
game and store bought desserts for the Dessert Emporium.
These donations will be collected on Thursday 10/6 (bottles)
and Friday 10/7 (desserts & bottles) morning at the school.
Donations Needed
Family Sponsorships
Mass Intentions
September 24, 2011
St. Patrick Parishioners
September 25, 2011 Thomas Hayes
Mark Yonke
Flora Outwater
September 26, 2011 Kathryn R. Foley
September 27, 2011 William Lerch
September 28, 2011
Leon & Roland Toups
Vocations to the Priesthood
September 29, 2011 Bonnie Pierce Mohan
September 30, 2011 Clarencio Obordo
October 1, 2011
Theresa & Tony Bacarella
(Living)
Alfonso Fusco & Giordano
Family
October 2, 2011
St. Patrick Parishioners
Douglas Dunbar Family
Mark Yonke
Col. Anthony R. [Bill] &
Rita Bayer
Sat.
4:30 pm
Sun.
8:00 am
10:00 am
5:30 pm
Mon.
8:00 am
Tue.
8:00 am
Wed.
8:00 am
9:00 am
Thu.
8:00 am
Fri.
8:00 am
Sat.
8:00 am
4:30 pm
Sun.
7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
5:30 pm
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Men's Small Faith Sharing Group: Thursday nights at 6:30 PM in
the Religion Room of the Jubilee Building. All men are welcome!
The Friday Morning Faith Sharing Group meets
every Friday morning. You are welcome to join us at 9
AM in the Conference Room.
Ministries of Mercy
Bereavement (GriefShare):
Mrs. Pat Condon ................ 585-0945
Faith-Based Counseling:
Mr. Ed Andrade................... 410-2136
Ministry of Helping Hands:
Volunteers............... 584-2318, x 330
Ministry of Presence:
Mrs. Janet Friederich ......... 581-2168
Ministry to Homebound:
Mr. Don Moffat ................... 584-5110
Mission of St. Patrick:
Sr. Rosamunda ....... 584-2318, x 321
Parish Nurses:
Mrs. Joan DeRemo ............. 581-7236
Pinellas Hope Volunteers:
Ms. Carol Kerr .................... 518-1224
Respect Life:
Please phone the parish office. .....................................................584-2318
Share-A-Prayer:
Mrs. Carol Barney .........................................................................596-8284
St. Patrick Literacy Program:
Ms. Carol Kerr ..............................................................................518-1224
Mrs. Barbara Murphy ...................................................................585-4149
Bible Studies: REGISTER TODAY! A Quick Journey Through the Bible-
Sunday morning, Sept. 25th, after the 10 AM Mass in the Conference
Room. Join us for A Quick Journey Through The Bible. This is an 8 week
course designed to give the student a brief overview of Salvation History
from Genesis through the Resurrection of Christ and the establishment of
the Catholic Church. The cost for materials is $20.
The Great Bible Adventure: This is a 24 week study of Salvation History
from Genesis through the Book of Revelation. This DVD series is hosted by
Jeff Cavins. Classes begin on Tuesday, Oct. 18th, at 7 PM. Cost for
materials is $35.
EPIC: A Journey Through Church History: This exciting series takes you
through the major people, places and events that make up the history of the
Catholic Church. Classes begin on Wednesday evening, Oct. 5th, at 7
PM in the Conference Room of Msgr. McCall Hall. Cost is $35 for
materials. Free dessert and coffee.
English Tutors
Needed!
The enrollment in our
Adult Classes in English
for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL) is booming and we are in immediate need of
several additional tutors. No teaching experience necessary we
will train you! Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday,
morning and evening. Please consider donating a few hours each
week or month in this rewarding ministry. Phone Barb Murphy @
727-709-3298 to volunteer or for more info.
40 Days for Life Kick-off Vigil
Once again our Diocese is sponsoring the 40 Days for Life Campaign of
prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. Everyone is invited to take part
in this national effort from September 28th through November 6th. Our
Kick-off Event will be held TODAY, Sunday, September 25th, at Our Lady
of Lourdes Catholic Church, 750 San Salvador Dr., Dunedin, starting at
7pm. Please come out and stand with us in faith as we start our Fall Prayer
Vigil to end abortion.
For info or to volunteer, visit
www.40daysforlife.com/clearwater
.
St. Patrick's will join 40 D
AYS
F
OR
L
IFE
on Thursday, September 29th and Wednesday, November 2nd
at the Countryside Professional Center.
Sign-ups will be done after Mass or phone Ray at 398-8756.
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Parish Office........................584-2318
Bulletin Editor: Miss Claire Obordo ................. x 302 Parish Secretary: Mrs. Jeanne Morrison.............. x 301 Maintenance Supervisor: Mr. Robert Tassinari .........542-6258 Capital Campaign Committee: Mr. Charlie Harper ............584-4906 Finance Council: Mrs. Cathi Bondar...... contact office Parish Council: Ms. Celeste Hopkins .........585-2174 Stewardship / Website: Mr. Bob Tassinari..............585-5546 Parish Photographer: Mrs. Patricia Condon.........585-0945
Communications
and Councils
St. Patrick Parish: The Week Ahead
Altar Flowers:
Mr. Carl Gross...................608-3474
Altar Servers: Mr. Gene Tabachuk...........595-1211 Contemporary Worship Band: Mr. Bob Tassinari..............585-5546 Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion: Mr. Richard LaLuzerne .....581-2598 Greeters: Sr. Rosamunda, CDNK .....812-9538 Music Director: Mrs. Paulette King........584-2318, x 316 Readers: Mr. Bob Dasch ..................488-6420 Sacristans: Sr. Castissima, CDNK.......812-9538
Sanctuary Custodians:
Sr. Castissima, CDNK.......812-9538
Ushers:
Mr. Joe Gilmartin ..............585-8749
Worship & Environment
Sunday 09/25/11
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 AM
Coffee and Donuts (PC)
11:00 AM
A Quick Journey Through the Bible
(CR)
6:30 PM
Senior Youth Group (REL)
7:00 PM
Junior Youth Group (YR)
7:30 PM
Al-Anon Meeting (CR)
Monday 09/26/11
SS. Cosmas & Damian, Opt. Mem
1:30 PM
Foundations of Personal Prayer (CR)
6:30 PM
Legion of Mary (Lib)
7:00 PM
Contemporary Worship Band Rehearsal (CH)
Tuesday 09/27/11
St. Vincent de Paul, Mem
9:00 AM
Literacy & Citizenship Program (CR)
5:00 PM
GriefShare Meeting (Lib)
6:30 PM
Literacy & Citizenship Program (MC)
7:00
PM
Bingo
(Café)
7:00 PM
Sound of His Voice Prayer Group (Lib)
7:00 PM
Catholics Coming Home (RE Office)
Wednesday 09/28/11
St. Wenceslaus, Opt. Mem
9:00 AM
School Mass (CH)
9:00 AM
Adult Bible Study: Sunday Scripture Readings (CR)
10:00 AM
Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
(CH)
6:45
PM
Benediction
(CH)
7:00 PM
Christmas Play Practice (PC)
Thursday 09/29/11
SS. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael & Archangels, Feast
9:00 AM
English Class - ESOL (CR)
6:30 PM
English Class - ESOL (MC)
6:30 PM
Men's Faith Sharing Group (REL)
7:00 PM
Adult Choir Practice (OLM)
7:00 PM
RCIA Meeting (CR)
Friday 09/30/11
St. Jerome, Mem
9:00 AM
Friday Morning Faith Sharing Group (CR)
7:30 PM
Our Lady's Oratory (CH)
Saturday 10/01/11
St. Therese of Lisieux, Mem
8:00 AM
Legion of Mary Annual Meeting (CR)
11:00AM
Blessing of the Animals
(Grotto)
3:30 PM
Confessions (CH)
5:30 PM
Confessions (CH)
Please Pray for our
Deceased Loved Ones
Please pray for all of our
St. Patrick Parish family and
friends who mourn the loss of a
loved one and those who have died
recently, especially George Rokita,
Frank Villano and Louis Brancato.
PARISH MEETING ROOM CODES:
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 Building); PE-A/B = PE portables; OLM = Office of
(old Spanish Room); RE Office = Religious Education Office in PC; YR = Youth Room
St. Patrick's Fun Fair: October 6th through October 9th
Thursday, October 6th............... 6 to 10 PM
Friday, October 7th.................... 6 to 11 PM
Saturday, October 8th .......11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday, October 9th.................. 12 to 6 PM
Need help talking to God? If you or some one you know needs special prayers, let us pray with you
through our "Share-A-Prayer" Ministry. Phone 596-8284 and together we will lift our hearts to God!
Pray
for
our
Military
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St. Sebastian and
St. George, pray for us.
PFC Rose Barton, US Army, WA
LCPL Frank Cala, USMC, NC
LCPL Michael Cala, USMC, Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. William J. Condon, US Army, Iraq
Capt. Tara Dawe, US Army, NY
Specialist Amelia Fridley, US Army, FL
Corp. Brendan Gaines, USMC, CA
Sgt. Jason A. George, US Army, Germany
Staff Sgt. Jorge Granados, USMC,
Afghanistan
E3 Matthew Halliday, USN, Persian Gulf
Sgt. Joshua Harmon, KY
Cadet Lt. Christopher Hazelwood, US
Army, FL
Staff Sgt. Sean Heaberlin, USAF, Italy
First Sgt. Matthew Hicks, US Army, Iraq
Staff Sgt. Ryan Hines, USAF, Afghanistan
LTJG William J. Howey, III, US Navy, CT
Sgt. Anthony Jordan, US Army Calvary, FL
CWO2 Robert Kidney, USCG, CA
Lance Corp. Nick Krege, USMC, USA
Sr. Airman Anthony Mannello, USAF, MO
CPL John Margaritondo, USMC,
Afghanistan
Specialist Daniel McCarley, US Army, FL
Airman 1st Class Kevin McCarley, USAF,
Germany
Lt. Chris McDowell, US Navy, Afghanistan
CPL Ruth (Susie) Milner, US Army, Iraq
SFC Lisa Collis Moore, US Army, Iraq
Timothy Moore, US Navy, Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Kevin Nelson, US Army, OK
SFC Scott Platzer, US Army, Afghanistan
A. B. Michael Pourteau, USAF, TX
Pvt. Chris Reed, USMC, Iraq
PFC Logan Riley, US Army, CO
LCPL Rachel L. Carr Rivers, USMC, CA
Major Kristin Streukens, US Air Force
Major Scott Trapman, US Army, WA
Staff Sgt. Saturnino Vilano, Jr.,
US Army, Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Shawn Weismiller,
US Air Force, Afghanistan
Pvt. Samuel Wieder, US Army, MO
Sgt. Jeff Wilder, USMC, Afghanistan
Lance Corp. Robert L. Wrobleski III,
USMC, NC
Al-Anon: Contact #............ 251-0876 Boy Scout Troop 465: Mr. Ray Kerker............ 813-952-4656 Knights of Columbus: Mr. Ron Klemm ................. 804-4804 Legion of Mary: Mrs. Lilian Marrero ............ 687-4453 Regnum Christi / Familia: Mrs. Kathy Brennar ............ 430-3810
Other Organizations
Msgr. John McCall Council #4892
2011 Fellowship, Service and Meeting Reminders
Coffee and Donuts, 1st Sunday of the month [June-September]
Pancake Breakfast, 1st Sunday of the month [October-May]
First Friday Mass, 6:30 PM (CH)
First Friday Potluck Supper after Mass [October-May]
Officers Meeting, 1st Thursday of the month, 7 PM (Café)
General Meeting, 2nd Thursday of the month, 7 PM (Café)
4th Degree Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of the month, 5 PM (PC)
Join us for
BINGO
in St. Patrick Church
School Cafeteria
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM
Free Donut and Coffee - Hot Dogs, Soda and Chips Available
Monday:
Zec 8:1-8; Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday:
Zec 8:20-23; Lk 9:51-56
Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Lk 9:57-62
Thursday
: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Jn 1:47-51
Friday:
Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10:13-16
Saturday:
Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Lk 10:17-24
Next Sunday's Readings:
Is 5:1-7;
Ps 80
;
Phil 4:6-9
;
Mt 21:33-43
First Reading -- The vineyard of the L
ORD
is the house of Israel (Is 5:1-7).
Psalm -- The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel (Ps 80).
Second Reading -- God's peace will guard your hearts and minds (Phil
4:6-9).
Gospel -- The kingdom of God will be given to those who will produce its
fruit (Matt 21:33-43).
Scripture Readings for the Week
Prepare and Pray the Word of God
Children's Choir
Our rehearsal for children's choir will start on September
29th at 6 PM until 6:45 PM. Every child from grade 3 and
up is welcome to join us. We will sing at the Sunday, 9 AM
Mass starting October 2nd. Hope to see many of you who
want to join and sing for the Lord with all your hearts and
souls. For more info, contact Paulette at 584-2318, ext. 316.
P
RAYING
FOR
P
RIESTS
: A V
OCATIONAL
C
ALL
... A R
ETREAT
with our Pastor,
Father Pecchie,
hosted by Sister Servants of the Eternal Word, Birmingham, AL.
Join us at Casa Maria Retreat House on Friday, October 28th at 7pm until
Sunday, October 30th at 1pm for a Silent Retreat including Mass, Benediction, and
Conference talks. Option A (retreat only) costs $135 plus your own travel
expenses. For those interested in arriving early, an optional B schedule ($219 plus
travel) begins Wednesday, October 26th with visits to EWTN including live shows
with Father Pacwa and Life on the Rock and a day at the Shrine of the Most
Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville. For more info, please contact Judith at 727-585-
