Hello everybody!
How is your Lent going? I hope it has started well and that this journey brings you closer to God, closer to others, and at peace with yourself. There are signs that this Lent is special here at St. Pats as we are better together, back together, and giving together. We had 130 more people at our Ash Wednesday evening mass than we had in 2019. Our first fish fry last Friday was the largest in our history (see some pics below). Our women's Welcome Retreat was at capacity and had great energy and spiritual growth. The men’s Welcome Retreat will be in two weeks. Our St. Patrick Catholic School has upped its Lenten game with Stations of the Cross, confessions, and a major push for the CRS Rice Bowl. Please see below for opportunities to help make this Lent meaningful for you. You can join us for the Stations of the Cross at 5:45 p.m. this Wednesday in the church and the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will follow at 6:30 p.m.
We will celebrate the sacrament the Anointing of the Sick at all of our masses this coming weekend (March 12/13). This is an important and tangible sign of the healing God brings through our community. If you are in need, I encourage you to receive this sacrament, but if not, I encourage you to pray sincerely for those who do receive it. Thank you.
Although Lent is a season of penance and preparation, this year, so far, has been marked by joy for me as you pastor witnessing the spirit and actions of our community. Thank you for being part of our family. God bless you!
Peace,
Fr. Jeff
Record setting Fish Fry! Better Together. Back Together. Giving Together
Check out our website for contact info, information, updates, and bulletin
2022-23 Stewardship Renewal:
Better Together. Back Together. Giving Together.
Please prayerfully discern your gifts of time, talent and treasure, and return commitment forms by the end of March. Questions? Contact Lynne Marshall, Director of Engagement
at 244-6083 or lmarshall@stpatlou.org.
Spring forward this weekend!
Lenten Opportunities
Anointing of the Sick at all Masses March 12/13
Stations of the Cross: Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. March 9,16,23 & 30, April 6
Lenten Reconciliation: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. March 9,16,23 & 30, April 6
Resources: Pick up one of three different daily prayer books located in the church gathering space. Thanks to our parish-wide subscription to FORMED.org, you have access to countless resources including DVD-based Bible studies and adult studies, audio files, movies for the whole family, books, and sign up for a daily email that will provide guidance for your Lenten journey. Dynamic Catholic Institute is providing free daily prayer opportunities that can be sent to your email.
Sign-up for your FREE subscription to FORMED.org
- Visit http://signup.formed.org/
- Enter parish zip or name [40245 or St. Patrick Louisville]
- Enter your name and email
Click on the titles below to find articles, videos, adult studies, Bible studies, and daily prayers:
Register here for Dynamic Catholic’s “Best Lent Ever”
Perspectives on Lent -- Articles and Videos from Loyola Press
Frequently asked questions [plus answers] on Lent by Dr. Joe Paprocki
Lent in three minutes [A video from Busted Halo]
Being Intentional About Your Lenten Journey -- A fun video from Catholic Central
Pretzels & Palms: Parishioners are invited to join us on April 13 at the Pretzels and Palms Open House from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in Schindler Hall. Thanks to everyone who has reached out with their talent and ability to palm crosses. Tammy Kessler will be in touch soon.
Fish Frys: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the Celtic Center
Lenten Alms Giving:
CRS Rice Bowl: Click HERE to make an online donation or track down a St. Patrick school student and help fill their bowl. Funds donated to the Rice Bowl assist with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) efforts in Ukraine. To learn more about how the global Church and CRS are helping Ukrainians, click HERE.
Meal Packing for Burkina Faso (back after a 2-year Covid hiatus): Help Catholic Relief Services feed our brothers and sisters in Burkina Faso.
- St. Patrick has packed over 200,000 meals in 5 years
- Family friendly event (from 4 mo. to 94 years)
Fundraising
- The more funds we raise – the more meals we pack
- Each meal costs 60 cents
To Donate
- Place funds in an envelope marked “Meal Packing”
- Place envelope in the collection box by April 15
Event Details
- Saturday, May 14
- St. Patrick Celtic Center
- Shift 1 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Shift 2 - Noon - 1:30 p.m.
- Sign-ups begin April 1
Important Phone Numbers
Parish Office: 244-6083
School Office: 244-7083
Emergency Line for Sacramental Care: 244-6083 x 498
St. Patrick - Saint Vincent dePaul Conference: 244-6083 x 114
*Our conference is funded by the generosity of St. Patrick parishioners. To help:
Check or cash in an SVDP envelope or online.
Parish Office Hours
Monday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Praying Together
Mass Times:
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.*
Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.*
Monday: 5:00 p.m.*
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.*
*Streamed Masses
Rosary in the Chapel:
Saturday: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday for Vocations: 7:35 a.m.
Mass streaming live and archived on:
YouTube (Saint Patrick Catholic Church)
Reconciliation: 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays or by appointment at (502) 244-6083
Eucharistic Adoration: First Tuesday of each month from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
What Happens at Mass? Fr. Jeff Will Offer Insights on March 27: What are the main parts of Catholic Mass? Can the Mass be found in the Bible? What is really happening during the Eucharistic prayer? How did the Mass become what it is today? These and more questions will be answered by our own Fr. Jeff Shooner, pastor of St. Patrick, during a session on the Mass on Sunday, March 27. The session will begin with light refreshments at noon followed by Fr. Jeff’s presentation from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Schindler Hall. Please help us plan by reserving your seat at tgrove@stpatlou.org or by calling (502) 719-0362.
Mass of Installation for the Most Reverend Shelton K. Fabre: The Archdiocese of Louisville joyfully invites Catholics throughout the Archdiocese to attend the Mass of Installation on Wednesday, March 30 at 2:00 p.m. The Mass will be followed by a public reception. These events will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center. The Mass will be held in the Ballroom and the reception in the lobby, all on the main floor of the KICC. Doors to the ballroom will open at 12:45 p.m. Parking is available at the Commonwealth (313 South 4th Street) and Cowger (329 West Market Street) parking garages. If you have questions, please contact comm@archlou.org or call the Pastoral Center at (502)585-3291. Live-stream is available via www.archlou.org, YouTube or Facebook.
Safe at Worship Guidelines
Those who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear masks on property. Includes liturgies, events, meetings, funerals, weddings, formation and any other gathering. Masks are supported for anyone who chooses to wear them.
At Mass Reminders:
- During the Our Father, if you choose, please hold hands with family members only
- Exchange a non-touch Sign of Peace with individuals outside your household
- Holy Communion will be distributed to the faithful under the species of bread only
- Please drop stewardship contributions in the green boxes by the doors
- High contact areas cleaned regularly
Learning Together
All 2nd graders have been matched with a prayer partner. Thank you for participating in this effort. Details coming soon.
Joining Together
Youth Ministry: Details and sign-ups for events at Youth Ministry Website
Contact Information:(502) 244-6083 ext. 102
Jonna O’Bryan - jobryan@stpatlou.org
Birgit Zepf - bzepf@stpatlou.org
Madison Whitehouse - mwhitehouse@stpatlou.org
Upcoming Events
- March 9,16,23 - After School Hangout
- March 13 - Party on the Patio
- March 26 - SVDP Campus Clean-up
- March 30 - Premiers Stations of the Cross w/Top 40 Music & online option
- March 30 - No Hangout due to Installation of Archbishop Shelton Fabre
- April 20-23 - 7/8th grade Mission Trip w/Hand in Hand Ministries
- June 12-17 - Limitless HS Local Mission Trip
- July 8-17 - Guatemala Mission Trip
St. Vincent De Paul Campus Clean Up Day: March 26 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Men’s Club and Youth Ministry are teaming up to help St. Vincent DePaul with this project. It’s a great service experience for the whole family. We will meet at St. Patrick at 8:30 a.m. and caravan to St. Vincent De Paul at 1015-C South Preston Highway. Sign-up HERE.
High School Opportunities
Party On The Patio: March 13 following the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass. Join us for food, fun and music. Make it a class reunion and invite your old classmates or a friend. Sign-up HERE.
Summer Mission Trips
- Limitless - June 12-17 serving in the Louisville area. For current 8-12th grade students.
- International Mission Trip in Guatemala - July 8 -17 serving in Zacapa, Guatemala. For current 9th -12th students. Visit HS Youth Ministry Website.
Celtic Athletic Ministry (CAM): For news and sports sign-ups - CAM Newsletter
Giving Together
Stewardship 3-6-22
Weekly Budget
Stewardship YTD
Budget YTD
Over(Under)
$42,048
$36,775
$1,181,159
$1,201,175
($20,016)
Memorial Brick: We invite you to build upon our legacy at St. Patrick by participating in our beautiful Memorial Celtic Cross. You can commemorate your time here, whether it be to honor your family, a baptism, graduation, marriage, deceased family members, a favorite scripture verse, ministry, or team. Become a part of our history and leave a lasting impression on the place we love to call home! All checks are payable to the St. Patrick School Foundation and donations are tax deductible. Contact Lynne Marshall, Director of Engagement at (502) 244-6083 or lmarshall@stpatlou.org.
