Hello everybody!
One of my cousins recently spent several months out west with his dog, truck, and a tent on a road trip adventure. To be honest, I was a little jealous of his freedom, excitement, and experience of independence and boundless possibility. On a deeper level, however, while I recognize that there is some appeal and value to that kind of experience, at least for a time, I would never want to build a life like that. I desire to be connected and engaged, to contribute, to make a difference, and to build solid and deep relationships. I truly value every opportunity to do that with God and others. That’s why I am excited about the Catholic Services Appeal. It is one of my favorite times of the year because it is an opportunity to reflect and pray about what we, as a Catholic family throughout the Archdiocese, do together and what God is asking me to do, in particular. It is a gift!
We need your support to reach our goal as a parish community. More importantly, each of us need the occasion to consider our priorities, to recognize how God has blessed us, and to be a blessing for others. God works for, with, and through us. In this time of pandemic, economic hardships, racial tensions, and political divisions, the CSA is a concrete opportunity to be connected and engaged, to contribute, to make a difference, and to build solid and deep relationships. Just in the last six months, your generosity has provided significant financial support for all 110 parishes in the Archdiocese, assisted in returning to safe and reverent worship, reopened our schools, provided for those who have struggled financially, and hosted over 300 group conversations about the personal experience of racism in our society. Much more is done every day through donations to the CSA. I am thankful that I am able to be a part of that good work. Every donation, no matter the size, is important. Please consider joining me in God’s work through the CSA.
What does God want to do through you?
I also want to thank those of you who have offered your support and prayers for my upcoming back surgery and recovery. Your thoughtfulness is so much appreciated. I’ll have my pre-op testing tomorrow and surgery will be next Wednesday. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you!
Peace,
Fr. Jeff
Check out our website for contact info, information, updates, and bulletin:
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
*All requests to the SVDP society are 100% confidential. Call if you or someone you know is in need.
Parish Office Hours
Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
School Office Hours
Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Faithful Citizenship
St. Patrick Issues Forums
The St. Patrick Issues Forums Team provides opportunities and resources for discussion and reflection on relevant topics as Catholic U.S. citizens. Currently, we have a Faithful Citizenship page on the parish website which provides the USCCB Document, "The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" parts I and II. Along with those resources are two "civil discourse" resources which may help you find ways to have respectful dialogue with family or friends. Check back periodically for new material. https://stpatlou.org/faithfulcitizenship
Catholics Care. Catholics Vote. Form Your Conscience.
In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic bishops urge Catholics to form their consciences through being open to truth, studying Scripture and Church teaching, examining facts and background information, and prayerful reflection (no. 18). Visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org to learn about the steps you can take to form your conscience, watch videos and access other great resources on conscience formation for faithful citizens.
2020 Catholic Services Appeal
We are called… to do justice, love goodness, to walk humbly with God. (Micah 6:8).
Watch the video HERE.
Goal: $133,300
Participation goal: 314 households
We kicked off our annual appeal this past weekend.
Gifts can be made in the following ways:
Cash, Check, Credit Card, Electronic transfer from checking, stocks and employer matching gifts, if applicable.
1. Online at www.stpatlou.org,click on CSA Donate Here link
2. Online at www.archlou.org
3. Envelopes received in the mail or at the Welcome Desk in the church gathering space
Your participation is important. Together, we can do this! Thank you!
Highlights
Blood Drive on Sunday, October 18 in the Celtic Center: The Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will host a Blood Drive in the St. Patrick Celtic Center on Sunday, October 18 from 9:00a.m - 1:00p.m. Register Here. We will practice social distancing and follow all COVID related safety protocols.
Knights of Columbus Membership Drive-October 17/18: Our local council, Fr. Roy Dentinger #390 will be holding a membership drive at all Masses the weekend of October 17/18. Whether you become an individual member or a member of our council, you will find that Knights of Columbus membership brings Catholic men together in a powerful way. Along with the membership drive, tootsie rolls will be handed out and donations are welcome. Funds received are used to support people with intellectual disabilities. If you are interested in joining, visit www.kofc.org and enter our council #390 for local information or contact Rocco Pigneri at pigneri2@gmail.com for more information.
Time to Update your Records! Does our Church database have your family membership records correct? Have you changed your phone number? Email? Have you moved? Are all of your children still at home and are they included in your membership record? Do you want your record published in the annual Directory? Now is your opportunity to update your records for our if you have not already done so. Please contact the Parish Office to notify us of the changes at (502)244-6083. Thank you for your help!
Guide Book & Directory Advertising Opportunity: We are in the process of updating our annual Ministry Guide Book and Directory. This book will contain everything pertinent to our church. This book is being provided and direct-mailed to each family at no cost to our church, and it is again being subsidized by local businesses that advertise. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please call the Parish Office at (502)244-6083. Recent survey results by Guide Book Publishing show that 92.1% of families would rather patronize a Guide Book & Directory advertiser over a non-advertiser. It “will pay” to advertise in our Guide Book & Directory.
Praying Together
Mass:
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
Mass streaming live and archived on:
YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU9INPfZLjina1jNiz8hGpg)
Helpful Tips at 11:00 a.m. Mass:
- Seats are already marked off in groups on a diagram so that we can move faster. We use this diagram so that we can know where we can seat the last arrivals as well.
- Please know that we are working as fast as we can and those who are helping to seat people are volunteers. Regrettably, we don't have the flexibility to barter for a better seat (or one that we are used to) as we would have to overhaul the diagram and that takes a lot of time. The diagram has everyone socially distanced 4 seats in between. Bartering causes us to veer from that.
- You may wish to consider coming to a different Mass, for example, the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Sunday night has more availability at this time.
- Arriving earlier (20 - 25 minutes) yields more availability for your group, no matter the size.
Reconciliation: 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. If you would like to set up a private appointment with one of our priests, please call the Parish Office (502-244-6083).
Eucharistic Adoration: First Tuesday of each month from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Resources on Racial Inequality and Systemic Racism
Click here to connect to an expanded list of Catholic-endorsed resources on racial inequality and systemic racism at the St. Patrick website.
All Souls Mass on Monday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m.: There will be no daily Mass at 5:00p.m. At our 6:30p.m. Mass, we will remember loved ones who have been lost in the last year and celebrate them by reading their names. Letters will be mailed to parishioners who have reported such losses to the parish office in the last year. Due to Covid, we may not have everyone on the list. If you do not receive a letter in the mail in the next two weeks, contact Carrie Williamson at cwilliamson@stpatlou.org or 244-6083, ext. 119.
Learning Together
Rediscover Your Catholic Faith! "The Search" Continues Sunday, Oct. 18: Embark on this extraordinary, visually stunning, and enlightening renewal of your Catholic faith. This seven-part, HD-quality video-based series will be shown in Miles Meeting Room following the Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Mass, Oct. 18 through Nov. 15. Contact Tim Grove at tgrove@stpatlou.org or 502-719-0362 to register. Limited spaces still available.
Children’s Formation
Carryout Crafts: The October kit is on sale until October 15. Click here to purchase a #STProcks kit. A mini-Advent wreath will be featured in November. Details about this kit will be published soon.
First Reconciliation: Our 2nd graders will celebrate the sacrament of First Reconciliation on November 17, 18, and 19. Please pray for them as we continue their formation.
Sunday School: If you have a 5th grade or above child who would like to volunteer in Sunday School please reach out to Tammy Kessler, Children's Formation Coordinator, tkessler@stpatlou.org. We love youth volunteers to help us with our programs!
Serving Together
Feeding First Responders! Thanks to our Concession Ministry and Deacon Greg for participating in another event to feed our first responders from Division 8!
Joining Together
Youth Ministry Contact Information:
Jonna O’Bryan, jobryan@stpatlou.org
Birgit Zepf, bzepf@stpatlou.org
Madison Whitehouse, mwhitehouse@stpatlou.org
Phone: (502) 244-6083, ext 102
Details for all Youth Ministry events can be found on the Website
Confirmation:
- Thursday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m. -St. Patrick School Students last names ending in A-M
- Friday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. -.St. Patrick School Students last names ending in N- Z and all PREP (Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) Confirmation students. Email will be sent to parents to confirm dates as there were some requested changes in the Confirmation schedules.
- Letters to the Archbishop are due October 18.
JPII Youth Room Renovation is done! The Graffiti Wall was the final project in the newly renovated Youth Room. The JPII quote…“The future is in your hearts and in your hands”, made the room complete. Click Here to see the time lapse video of the art in motion. The youth are beginning to hold meetings and events in the place they can now call their own. We are so appreciative to all those who have contributed and helped us stock the Coffee Bar. Our registry Click HERE! will close October 15. Many items have been delivered anonymously so thank you for your support for our Youth Ministry program.
Order Your Boy Scout Popcorn Today: Help Support St. Patrick’s Boy Scout Troop 380 who is selling popcorn virtually this year due to the pandemic. A portion of our popcorn sales go toward supporting our troop with equipment, camping trips, fees, etc. If you are a fan of our popcorn and wish to place an order, you can click on this link: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/LHCPOPCORN/team/Troop380. A member from our troop will reach out to you regarding contactless delivery (or pickup) of your order. Most products will arrive to you within 7-10 days. There are a few chocolate items that will arrive in November. If you have any questions or would like to order by email, please contact: David Buckingham at david.buckingham@outlook.com or Shannon Weaver at srweaver1976@gmail.com.
Let’s stuff backpacks with school supplies for those in need! Jr. High students are invited on October 18, directly following the 11:00a.m. Mass. to meet in the JPII room for a short time to stuff backpacks with school supplies. See website for details and to sign-up. A backpack full of supplies can give a child a world of opportunity.
Dinner and Outdoor Movie: St. Patrick Youth Ministry would like to invite our high school students to dinner and a movie night on the patio of JPII on Sunday, October 18. We will meet for Mass at 5:30 pm and head to the JPII Room for food, fun and laughter as we watch a fun Halloween movie. We have a great space for social distancing so come hang out with your grade school friends. Please sign up and let us know you will be there.
Jack O Lantern Spectacular Private Trolley Tour: Jr. High Youth Ministry invites our 7th and 8th grade students to join us for this Spooktacular event on October 22. Come in costume! We will meet at De Sales High School at 6:30 pm. With social distancing in mind, we have limited seating on the decked-out Halloween trolleys. Only 3 spots left on the trolley. Sign up today.
Giving Together
Stewardship (10-11-20) $47,340
Weekly Budget $33,750
Stewardship YTD $446,898
Budget YTD $423,500
Over(Under) $23,398
Stewardship: Thanks to those who have returned their stewardship commitments for the new fiscal year that began on July 1. We appreciate your generosity! If you have not yet returned your stewardship commitment for the upcoming fiscal year, please prayerfully discern your gifts of time, talent and treasure and return your hard copy envelope by mail or return to the parish drop box located outside of the parish office entrance. You can find the forms and links for giving on our website: https://stpatlou.org/giving.
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.
