Hello everybody!
It was amazing to welcome students back to our school this morning and to pray with them as they began the day! We will have our first school mass tomorrow morning and I look forward to having all of our students gathered for worship. Although we have many activities through the summer, it is like our facilities begin to breathe again when filled with students. I extend a warm welcome, especially, to our new students, families, and faculty. It was a great first day and we are better together!
As I mentioned over the weekend, the 12 year old Babe Ruth Jeffersontown, KY team, which includes four of our 7th grade boys (Anderson, Brown, Carroll, and Freibert) and two St. Patrick fathers (Brown and Freibert) who coach, won the USA Championship on Friday night and then defeated the heavily favored Mexico team on Saturday night for the Cal Ripken World Series championship! It is an amazingly difficult and noteworthy accomplishment. My congratulations to them and, for my own enjoyment, I got to try on some of their bling this morning. Well done!
As our new school year and fall season of ministry gets going, I invite everyone to join me and Fr. Quan for the Summer Social on Saturday evening following Mass from 6-9:00 p.m. in the lower back parking lot. My thanks to the Knights of Columbus for hosting our parish community as we gather together for this celebration of family, faith, food, and fun!
I want to share a final word of thanks for all that you do as a community of faith. I went to the St. Joe’s Picnic for the Kids on Saturday and saw so many St. Pats people working the Cake Booth and Beer Booth. Thanks to all, but a special word of thanks to Rich and Joan Flaherty (Cake Booth) and John Coons (Beer Booth) for the hours and hours they devote to this worthy cause!
God bless you all!
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
Enroll Your Children NOW In Christian Initiation Preparation Process: Children in Grades 3 through 8 who missed earlier opportunities to celebrate the sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist – can fulfill those sacraments through a faith formation process that begins in September and concludes with the celebration of the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, April 8, 2023. This preparation process is led by St. Patrick School catechists and Parish Religious Education Program [PREP] catechists. It includes three public rituals [all celebrated at 11 a.m. Mass], a Saturday morning retreat, and an afternoon of service. Click Christian Initiation to enroll your children. Questions? Contact Tim Grove, Director of Adult Faith Formation and Initiation at tgrove@stpatlou.org or (502)719-0362.
Women's Welcome Retreat on September 10/11 is Full! To be placed on a waiting list, contact Linda Kamer at 296-6091, Marsha McIntyre at 270-991-1486 or Lisa Cottrell at 644-8953.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. The next Men’s Retreat happens Oct. 8/9. Click HERE to sign up or contact Adam Davis at 648-8672 or John Usher at 641-6001
Monday Believers Bible Study - Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life is a 10-session, video-based study that was filmed on location in the Holy Land. It offers a fresh look at Jesus - who he is, what he is really like, what he taught, and what he did for our salvation. This encounter will inspire and empower you to center your entire life on Jesus as you come to know and love him in an ever-deeper and more intimate way. Study begins at 9:30 a.m., August 29 with a "meet and greet" in Miles Meeting Room. Second session is 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sept. 12 and meets weekly on Mondays thereafter until the study concludes in mid November. Each session begins with the praying of the Rosary. Cost is $20 and includes a participant guide, book of the same title, timeline of Jesus' life, and online access to videos. Contact Barb Jennings at (913) 645-2630 or barjenn@me.com for more information. Registration deadline is August 22.
Tuesday MOMS Bible Study - Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life is a 10-session, video-based study. It will help you discover the meaning of who Jesus is, what he did for us, and the bearing it has on our lives. This study will meet Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to noon, beginning August 30 through mid November. We offer a FREE nursery for preschool children and younger. Cost is $20. It includes a participant guide, a book of the same title, timeline of Jesus' life, and online access to videos. Contact Karen Savko at (502) 767-8885 or email at nanak.sav@gmail.com.
Thursday Believers Bible Study - Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come: Perhaps no book of the Bible fascinates people more than Revelation. Yet relatively few people have studied it, especially from a Catholic perspective. This study shows how the kingdom established by Christ in his Church is intimately connected with the kingdom of heaven. Presenter Jeff Cavins pulls back the veil on the rich symbolism present in Revelation. Discover what the mysterious figures and images of Revelation mean and how Revelation is more than an apocalyptic vision of the “end times.” This study will meet on Thursdays, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., beginning Sept. 8 through Nov. 17. Cost is $20.00 and includes a workbook and online access to videos. Register by August 28 by contacting Diana Dages at (502) 419-1898 or dianadages@gmail.com.
There is Still Time to Enter Fully Into the Catholic Faith Through RCIA: The deadline is next week to join the process that forms and prepares you to enter fully into the Catholic faith. Maybe you have attended Mass for years with your Catholic spouse and now feel ready to explore the teachings of the Catholic faith? Perhaps your child's attendance in the Parish Religious Education Program or St. Patrick School led you to an interest in Catholicism? Maybe you are longing for an encounter with the living God and his son and our Savior Jesus Christ. It can happen, you know. Just “come as you are.” Ask questions and learn about the Catholic faith. Find out if the time is right for you to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. There are no obligations. The RCIA meets from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., Mondays starting August 22. To enroll in the process, click RCIA, complete the online fillable form and submit. Questions? Contact Tim Grove at 719-0362 or tgrove@stpatlou.org.
Children’s Formation
Ministry Happenings: Details at https://stpatlou.org/learning-together
- Now-PREP Registration is open for grades K-6
- Now-Register for Sunday School and Nursery
- August 26 or 28 - Grade 2 Sacrament Prep Parent Mtg
- August 31 - Families with Young Children Planning Mtg
- September 11- PREP, Sunday School,& Nursery begin
- September 17/18 - Baptisms at Mass
- September 25 - Families with Young Children Event
- October 6 - Baptism Preparation Workshop
- October 7 Kids Night event 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 12/13 - Baptisms at Mass
- November 16/17 - Grade 2 First Reconciliation
Calling all families with children in grades K-6 who attend a non-Catholic school: Consider enrolling in PREP, our religious education program. We aim to teach children about their faith in creative and engaging ways, leading them closer to God and with the continued desire to grow within their parish. To find out more and register, visit REGISTER HERE. Questions? Contact Tammy Kessler, tkessler@stpatlou.org.
Serving Together
Fall Is Coming - It’s Soup Time! Many St. Patrick parishioners have enjoyed delicious soup and bread subscriptions from Catholic Charities. Our soups are made fresh in the Common Table kitchen and the bread is made by Wildflour Bakehouse. It’s an easy way to get dinner on the table and support a good cause? Your order supports our students’ job training and employment services as they work toward a new career. Each week, you’ll receive one quart of soup and a loaf of bread – enough for two full meals!
Pick up your soup on Wednesday’s from Noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Church gathering space.
September 14 – October 19
Delivered weekly • $99 per subscription
ORDER DEADLINE: September 6
ORDER HERE: WWW. CCLOU.ORG/SOUP
St. Patrick's Disciples for Life - Opportunity in New Directions: The St. Pat's Disciples for Life (D4L) was established in 2007 to engage parishioners interested in a variety of pro-life issues. Our initial focus was opposition to the scourge of abortion in our city and supporting groups that offered alternatives for pregnant mom's in need. In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade, the landscape is changing. We feel that time is right to revisit our group's mission and see where our parishioners are motivated to engage. This might include:
- Advocating for Life in supporting Amendment #2 of the KY State Constitution
- New ways to support "Moms in Need"
- Educating parishioners regarding Catholic teaching on the sanctity of life from conception to natural death
- Future of the "40 Days for Life" campaigns
We would like YOU to be part of this discussion. And want to focus on areas that are important to you. Please join us on Sep 22 at 7:00 p.m. in Miles Meeting Room to discuss what our future mission should hold and how we might best collaborate with local groups to maximize our impact. If you have questions or want additional information, please contact Bob Singleton at (502) 396-3637 or email alison.singleton@att.net.
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
Now Hiring - St. Patrick Youth Ministry Associate: Are you interested in using your God-given talents to grow the spiritual lives of the young church? St. Patrick Youth Ministry has a permanent part-time position as a Youth Ministry Associate for our youth ministry program. The position is designed for 10 hours per week and has a flexible working schedule. We are looking for someone who is mature spiritually, a self-starter and understands the modern teenage culture and use of technology. The ideal candidate will have a heart for teenagers and a calling from Christ to help our youth grow in their Catholic faith. Contact Jonna O’Bryan, Director of Youth Ministry at jonna@stpatlou.org for additional questions and a complete job description.
Upcoming Events
- August 28 - 8th Grade Student/Parent Confirmation Mtg.
- September 10 - Cemetery Clean Up
- September 11 - 8th Grade Student/Sponsor Mtg.
- September 18 - First Session CFP
- September 12/13 - 8th Grade School Guys Retreat
- September 19/20 - 8th Grade School Girls Retreat
- October 1- Holy Fire - 7th/8th Grade CFP Retreat
- October 5 - Ronald McDonald House
- November 3 - Confirmation Mass
Celtic Athletic Ministry (CAM): For news and sports sign-ups - CAM Newsletter
Giving Together
Stewardship 8/14/22
Weekly Budget
Stewardship YTD
Budget YTD
Over(Under)
$20,829
$33,575
$227,541
$184,150
$43,391
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.
