Hello everybody!
Thanks to all who came to Masses this past weekend and especially for the Fall Sports blessing for athletes at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday. It was a great turnout! This coming weekend, we will have the Blessing of Animals on Saturday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m. on the plaza in front of the church. Recognizing our Creator and God’s creation, this blessing honors the feast of St. Francis on October 4. We also begin Respect Life Month for October and will be collecting items for Lifehouse Maternity Home, a safe place for women and teens facing an unplanned pregnancy, and Little Way, a pregnancy resource center. Bags for the collection will be available in the gathering space.
You may recall that the Church is undertaking a worldwide process of listening for the upcoming Synod on Synodality. The summary report for all of the sessions held in Louisville at parishes, archdiocesan gatherings, and online has been sent for the next phase of the process, which will then be shared in Rome. If you’re interested in what surfaced from our process in the Archdiocese of Louisville, our report can be read at this link: https://www.archlou.org/synod-2022/
It is good to be back home! Dr. Sturtzel and I returned from our trip to Colorado. It was a whirlwind, but served as an amazing opportunity to build relationship, inspire vision, and reflect on leadership. I am grateful to all of our staff and volunteers who give me such great confidence in our parish community and ministry. Thank you all for your prayers!
May our hearts, minds, and souls be open to God’s love and grace this week.
Peace,
Fr. Jeff
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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.
Learning Together
It’s Not Too Late to Register For the Men’s Welcome Retreat October 8/9:
Welcome is an incredible experience that helps you discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it. Welcome retreat weekends will help you:
- Find clarity and purpose in your life
- Form meaningful relationships
- Become a better parent, spouse, friend
- Take your faith to a whole new level
Welcome Retreats take place on the St. Patrick campus and are open to persons 21 years of age and older. There is no cost to participate. Click HERE to sign up or contact Adam Davis at 648-8672 or John Usher at 641-6001.
Backroom Tour of St. Patrick Church, Monday, October 10 from
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Join us and learn about the symbolism contained in the ceiling, floor, walls, windows, chapel, baptismal font, and more. See adjacent rooms and learn about their function in the fulfillment of our sacred liturgies. Why is there wood only on the center portion of our Church’s ceiling? What are those unusually-shaped symbols in the Church’s floor? What is the origin and meaning of the crucifix? What is the significance of those cross-shaped sconces on the Church’s walls? Why is the baptismal font shaped like it is? Is it true that the Church has an actual relic of our patron St. Patrick? This tour will answer those questions and many more. Register to Tim Grove at 719-0362 or tgrove@stpatlou.org.
Save the Date
Children’s Formation
Ministry Happenings: Details at https://stpatlou.org/learning-together
- October 6 - Baptism Preparation Workshop
- October 7 - Kids Night Out for parish children Grades 3-5
- October 8/9 - Baptisms at Mass
- October 20 - Families with Young Children Halloween Event
- October 22 - Grade 2 Parent/Child First Reconciliation Workshop
- November 4 - Families with Young Children Coffee & Connection
Serving Together
Blood Drive October 16 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Celtic Center: Register HERE. Thank you for your consideration!
40 Days for Life Collection in October: Collection bags for Lifehouse and Little Way are in the gathering space. Please return the filled bags to the St. Brigid Room located next to the parish copier room by the end of October. You can change the world, one LIFE at a time.
Thanks to all Habitat Volunteers: We had the formal dedication of 4408 Ginkgo Trail last Saturday and it was a very special occasion for all who attended. It was another reminder about how all of our team members are actively changing the lives of so many children and parents. Ciara Stone was so grateful to Habitat, her Advocates, the five Catholic Churches that were her sponsors and all of the volunteers that made it possible for them to have this home! In their current situation her 5 year old daughter, Jocelyn and her 9 year old son, Lamar, share a bedroom. Knowing that they are going to be living in a safe and secure environment and that they can play outside with friends means everything to her.
Thank you from the St John Center: What a joy to see 3 truckloads of “Welcome Home” supplies being delivered to our Center. The supplies will help the men settle into their new homes and when they do, it increases the chances they will be successful in their new place. Thanks to St Patrick parish for partnering with us to help homeless men find permanent housing. We appreciate your support.
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 Monnin - mwhitehouse@stpatlou.org
Upcoming Events
- Oct. 1- Holy Fire - 7th/8th Grade Event & CFP Retreat
- Oct. 5 &10 - Ronald McDonald House
- Oct. 11 - Eucharistic Minister Training
- Oct. 18 - Lector Training
- Oct. 23- Grill the Priest
- Oct. 26-29- 7th/8th Grade Mission Trip
- Nov. 3 - Confirmation Mass
Youth Ministry Eucharistic Minister and Lector Training: Students in grades 8-13 are invited to join us to learn to serve in these roles at Mass. Eucharistic Minister training on October 11 and Lector Training on October 18. Sign up on the Youth Ministry Website.
St. Patrick Adult Volleyball League - Registration Open Now!
Registration: gameday.loucsaa.net
Questions: matt.a.bilewicz@gmail.com
Facebook Group Name: St. Patrick Adult Volleyball League
- Games begin October 28
- Times: 6:30, 7:15, 8:00, 8:45, and 9:30 (only if needed)
- $60 per registrant
- Open to adult members of the Parish
- Coed league
- Friday night games from 10/28 through 2/10, no interference with fall or winter breaks
- No games 11/18 (school play), 11/25 (Thanksgiving), 12/23 (Christmas), 12/30 (New Year)
- Choose among two league levels, more competitive or more casual
- Single elimination tournament on February 10, 2023
Celtic Athletic Ministry (CAM): For news and sports sign-ups - CAM Newsletter
Giving Together
Stewardship 9/25/22
Weekly Budget
Stewardship YTD
Budget YTD
Over(Under)
$34,828
$31,750
$402,344
$378,300
$24,044
Stewardship: Thank you for sharing your gifts of time, talent and treasure. We appreciate your generosity! You can find forms and links for your 2022-23 stewardship online giving submission via our website HERE. Or return a hard copy form that is located at the Welcome Desk or call the parish office to request one via mail. *If you are currently using online giving via Pushpay and there are no changes to your stewardship gift of treasure, no action is needed. If you have questions about your stewardship gifts,contact Lynne Marshall, Director of Engagement at 244-6083 or lmarshall@stpatlou.org.
Memorial Bricks Make Great Gifts: 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 payable to the St. Patrick School Foundation and donations are tax deductible. Contact Lynne Marshall, Director of Engagement at 244-6083 or lmarshall@stpatlou.org.
School News
New Tuition Assistance Process: The application portal for Catholic elementary school families will open on October 15, 2022 and close on November 30, 2022, earlier than in the past. New school family applications filed after November 30 will be accepted and processed in the normal course. First round tuition assistance awards will be available on March 1, 2023 – a full 60 days earlier than before! If a family will have children attending both a Catholic elementary school and a Catholic high school next year, they will know all of their tuition assistance awards on the same date. To learn more, please view the VIDEO.
