Hi everyone,
It’s an honor to be pinch hitting today as the scribe for the opening article in Fr. Jeff’s absence. We are happy to report that Fr. Jeff’s surgery took place Monday afternoon and the doctor feels good about his condition. He will likely have a 3-4 day stay in the hospital before he can come home. Please continue to keep him in your prayers for a safe and smooth recovery.
It was a special weekend for our seminarian friend, Quan Nguyen, who was ordained to the transitional diaconate this past Saturday at the Cathedral of the Assumption. Deacon Quan spent some time at St. Patrick over the past few years assisting with pastoral ministry needs. He also completed a milestone during his time at St. Patrick when he learned how to drive from one of our parishioners. Pretty cool! We look forward to seeing Deacon Quan at St. Patrick this weekend as he is scheduled to preach at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, December 5. Join us!
We also lit the first purple candle on the Advent wreath, the candle of Hope, this past weekend. With so much darkness going on in the world right now due to the pandemic, consider praying for someone this week who is down and losing hope. This could be due to job loss, sickness, loneliness or addiction. What can we do to rekindle the light of hope in that person’s heart?
Advent opportunities at St. Patrick this year are limited due to Covid-19 restrictions, however, we are happy to offer the following:
- Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Brigid Room: December 2, 9 and 16
- Advent prayer books and Sunday Missals in the gathering space
- Blessing of the Child in the Womb on Dec. 5/6 at 5:00 p.m., 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses
- Follow Dan the Donkey on Instagram and Facebook #STPDantheDonkey: Dan is the "Elf on the Shelf" for Children's Formation. This year he will participate in a daily Advent photo challenge inspired by Busted Halo.
Wishing everyone a safe and productive week!
Take care,
Lynne Marshall
Director of Engagement
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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
*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 during Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Faculty and staff also have access to email and voicemail when they are not on campus.
2020 Catholic Services Appeal -We are making great progress! Thanks to those who have made a gift. It’s not too late to help us reach our goals. Give now!
Dollars- 11/20/20: $112,886
# of Families to Date: 212
Goal: $133,300: 85%
# of Families Goal: 314 - 68%
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
Highlights
Parish Office Update: Our Parish Office has reopened and is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily. We have staff members who are currently recovering from Covid-19 or who are in quarantine. Staff are working on a rotational basis in the office. If you need a specific staff member, please email them or call the Parish Office and leave a message at their extension. General questions and information can be answered by calling the office at 244-6083.
Christmas Mass Schedule (Attendance at all Christmas Masses will require reservations)
- Christmas Eve: 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- Christmas Day: 10:00 a.m. and Noon
- Masses live-streamed at 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve and 12:00 p.m. Christmas Day
Please read these important details prior to reserving seats for Advent and Christmas Masses:
- Those attending Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass must reserve your seating in the online system by 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays (the night before). This is only for all 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses. It is not for Saturday or other scheduled Sunday Mass times.
- All Christmas Mass reservations will be closed at noon on December 23 or when Masses are full. At this time, our 4:00 p.m. Mass is full. Seats are filling quickly at our other Christmas Eve Masses.
- Please allow St. Patrick Parish Staff 24 hours to respond with an email confirmation on your reservation. Make sure you are firm in your reservation numbers and Mass times when making your reservations.
- If you do not have a computer, there will be sign up sheets in the gathering space after all Masses. Fill out the requested information and staff will contact you.
What happens once you have reserved your seats:
- You will receive a confirmation email once staff approves your seats. Please thoroughly check your email (regular inbox, spam, junk, etc.).
- Know your seats when you arrive. That allows you to seat yourself and avoid lines.
- Arrive at Mass a bit early to help crowds and confusion at the last minute.
- Be aware that we follow the guidelines of Safe At Worship through the direction of the Archdiocese of Louisville. Please be kind to staff and parishioners involved in liturgy who are trying to assist the parish.
Instructions to reserve seating online:
- Go to stpatlou.org or the link http://stpatrickcatholicchurch.churchreserve.com/
- A window will open asking for your name, email address, phone and number of seats you are requesting. Please fill in all information.
- You will see a diagram of the church layout. Available seats are in blue.
- Click on the seats you would like to reserve. ONLY click on what you need. When you click on more, you prevent others from attending. Seats are already socially distanced. Blue seats designate the amount of people we can have in church. If you bring more people than you have reserved, they will not be seated. We will not exceed capacity for everyone’s safety.
- A window will open and will show your seats (ex. D-16-11, D-16-10). Click the blue reserve button if you are ready to reserve your seats or cancel if you want to make a different choice.
- A window will open notifying you that you will receive an email confirmation. At this time you may reserve other seats for other Masses or you may close the program.
- Please be aware that your reservation will be received and reviewed by staff. You will receive a final email with your reservation after it is reviewed. It is our goal to keep seating as parishioners request, but adjustments could be made if the number of reserved seats do not fit seating capacity, a request comes in for a special need, etc. Please check your email and know your reservations when you come to church.
- If you have your confirmation email, you can seat yourself. If you do not, ushers or staff will be able to help you.
- If at any point you need to change a reservation, you must call the Parish Office at 244-6083 or email Jeanette Rowland at jrowland@stpatlou.org.
Angel Tree Needs Your Help! Due to Covid-19, our gift card donation response has been slow. Please consider taking a few minutes to sign up to purchase a $20 or less gift card for those who are most in need of a Christmas this year. Gift cards must be returned by Sunday, December 6! Our ministry partners are: St. Vincent de Paul, Eastern Area Community Ministries, Sister Visitor Center, and Centro Latino. Click HERE to sign up and see what stores each ministry needs. We are grateful for your continued support of the Angel Tree Ministry. Questions? Contact Therese Reid, trayleereid@yahoo.com.
St. Nick Photo Scavenger Hunt on December 6 - Deadline to register is today!
- CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION!
- Sponsored by Youth Ministry and Children Faith Formation. Questions: contact Jonna OBryan at jobryan@stpatlou.org or Tammy Kessler at tkessler@stpatlou.org.
Blood Drive: Sunday, December 13, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Celtic Center: The Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will host another Blood Drive. All donors must register HERE. Temperatures will be taken of all donors as they enter the Celtic Center, all donors and staff will wear face masks, practice social distancing, and follow Covid-19 related safety protocols.
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)
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.
Learning Together
Reserve your spot with Fr. Jim Sichko on Jan. 24-26, 2021: Join us for a family retreat with Fr. Jim who is a uniquely talented Catholic preacher who travels the globe spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. For one hour each afternoon and one hour each evening, Fr. Jim will enrich your faith with profound stories of God’s saving power. "Safe at Worship" protocols will be followed. Reservations required. Questions? Contact Tim Grove at tgrove@stpatlou.org.
Children's Formation
Families with Young Children Event on December 11 has been postponed due to Covid. A new date will be chosen in 2021. In the meantime, please email Tammy Kessler at tkessler@stpatlou.org to be included in communication/information regarding this event.
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
Giving Together
Stewardship (11/29/20)
$17,737
Weekly Budget
$28,000
Stewardship YTD
$624,762
Budget YTD
$631,000
YTD Over(Under)
$(6,238)
Stewardship: Thanks to all those who are sharing their gifts of time, talent and treasure with St. Patrick. We appreciate your generosity! If you have not yet returned your stewardship commitment for the 2021 fiscal year, please prayerfully consider returning your hard copy envelope by mail or return to the parish drop box located outside of the parish office entrance. You can find forms and links for online 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.
