Hello, everybody!
It has been good to welcome Fr. (Cha) Quan Nguyen to St. Pats and he is off and running. He heard his first session of confessions this week, as well as, went to the hospital for his first Anointing of the Sick. He even took out the garbage at the rectory! As he adjusts to his new ministry as our associate pastor and to life as a priest, please continue to make him feel at home in our community. We will welcome him with the Erhler’s Ice Cream truck after the 11:00 a.m. mass this weekend and with Froggy’s Popcorn bags after every mass. Enjoy and wish him a warm welcome!
We will also be handing out grocery bags in partnership with the Eastern Area Community Ministries (EACM) for our July food drive. Along with the support of our Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul council, this is an important way for us to help feed the hungry. For a time during the pandemic, there was plenty of food available, but the need has grown again. I am grateful for your help with these efforts!
We are also gearing up for our 2021 Mission Appeal. On July 10/11, we will focus on the local needs of families with children up to five years old in partnership with the Catholic Charities Family Support Program. The funds we raise will go to parenting skills training, maternal health, safe sleep, and car safety. In particular, we will support skills training for mothers on infant care, grandparent training for those who are raising children, accompaniment via Mama Matters and support groups, and Family Support On the Go (FSOTG) where local experts teach ongoing parent training. All of these programs help to strengthen at risk families and provide a better life and future for their children.
Our community is faith-filled, generous, and active. Thank you for making it special! I encourage you to pray for those who need a place to belong and grow with Jesus and to invite them to be part of what God is doing at St. Pats. We are better together! God bless you.
Peace,
Fr. Jeff
Getting To Know Your Parish Family
Meet Haley May and Beckett McKenzie
Haley started at St. Patrick Catholic School in January 2021 in 2nd grade. She came from Hite Elementary School. Haley was an important part of our 2nd grade First Reconciliation and First Communion this year. She read a Philippians passage at Reconciliation and helped seat families at First Communion. Here are a few questions we asked Haley about coming to St. Patrick:
- Why did you choose St. Patrick? “Because it will be a better education for me and it is a great school.” Her and her mom, Lindsay, heard about St. Patrick through one of her mom’s friends.
- Why was it important to help at First Communion? “Because I like to support my friends.”
- What is your favorite part about St. Patrick? “Kind staff members. You can go to anyone if you have a problem, like Ms. Lindon. You can also make friends easily.”
- What would you say to your friend if they asked you why they should come to St. Patrick? “The teachers and staff are so kind and thoughtful. They made us drink bottles with our names on them.”
Haley May (middle)
Beckett McKenzie is a rising 3rd grader at St. Patrick Catholic School. He and his family have been members of St. Patrick since 2014. Beckett helps his dad, Jimmy, usher at Mass, so he gets to learn firsthand what it means to give of your time and talent as a good steward. During the pandemic, when we were using an online reservation seating system, Beckett was part of the seating team that worked with Julie Roth, our Director of Worship and Music. The process was based on data and research every weekend and color coded grids and code words were used to seat people. We asked Beckett why he was willing to help seat people at church during the pandemic. He said, “I like it when I get to help people. I like when people know what to do.” His favorite part about St. Patrick is the Catholic School where people get to learn more about Jesus. “It’s a good church and school with kind people and you get treated nice.”
Julie Roth and Beckett McKenzie
Well done, good and faithful servants! Matthew 25:23
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
*Requests to the SVDP society are 100% confidential. Call if you or someone you know is in need.
Parish Office Summer Hours
Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday - 7:30 a.m. - Noon
Highlights
July Food Drive: Bags to fill with toiletries and non-perishable food items will be handed out by the Knights of Columbus in the church gathering space this weekend and next. Help us feed the hungry to benefit Eastern Area Community Ministries (EACM) and St. Vincent DePaul.
Thank You From the Boy Scouts: We are thrilled to report that Troop 380 met its fundraising goal of $6,000 which will go to replacing the Troop trailer stolen earlier this year. Thank you to the St. Patrick community and to all of those who generously supported the Scouts of Troop 380.
Ministry to Sick and Homebound Update: We are resuming bringing the Eucharist to the sick and homebound. If you know of someone in need of this ministry, please call or email Deacon Mark Rougeux at 502-494-9056 or mrougeux@mac.com.
“Popsicles on the Playground” for families with infants through kindergarten aged children this Wednesday, June 23 at 5:00 p.m. at the St. Patrick Playground in the lower parking lot. Contact Susanna Means at susanna.k.means@gmail.com with questions.
St. Patrick Summer Camps for Vacation Bible School
Praying Together
Safe at Worship Guidelines Updated
- Stay at home if you have a fever or other symptoms of COVID-19.
- The wearing of masks is optional for fully-vaccinated individuals. Though the Commonwealth of Kentucky has lifted the mask mandate for all persons, it is recommended that those who are not fully vaccinated continue to wear masks.
- Wash or sanitize your hands when entering the church.
- There are no restrictions on seating. We are at 100% capacity.
- Exchange a non-touch Sign of Peace and do not hold hands with other households during the Our Father.
- Holy Communion will be distributed to the faithful under the species of bread only.
- Please drop your stewardship contributions in the green boxes by the doors.
- Streaming Masses: Daily, Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 5:30 p.m.
- Confessions at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Confessional or by appointment.
- Those who are sick, vulnerable, and worried are dispensed from the normal Sunday obligation.
- Ministers must sanitize hands before distributing Holy Communion and are not required to wear masks.
- High contact areas are cleaned regularly.
- Pre-pandemic liturgical ministries will return gradually. Please watch for communication from the Director of Worship and ministry liaisons.
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:
Saturdays at 4:30 p.m.
Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Mass streaming live and archived on:
YouTube (Saint Patrick Catholic Church)
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.
Learning Together
Come As You Are! Inquire about the Catholic faith through the R.C.I.A Process: Are you wondering about life’s deeper meaning and your life’s purpose? Have you attended Mass for years with your Catholic spouse and now feel ready to explore the teachings of the Catholic faith more fully? Has your child's attendance in the Parish Religious Education Program or St. Patrick School led you to an interest in Catholicism? Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are invited to “come as you are.” Find out if the time is right for you to enter the process that leads to the celebration of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and your entry into full communion with the Catholic faith. There are no obligations. The RCIA meets from 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mondays beginning August 16. For more information, contact Tim Grove at 719-0362 or tgrove@stpatlou.org.
Serve As A Sponsor In The RCIA Process At St. Patrick: Every year, men, women, and young adults come to the RCIA process wanting to establish a new or renewed relationship with God and a faith community in the Catholic tradition. Sponsors are always needed to journey with these “inquirers.” Sponsors join the RCIA process in early November and serve as spiritual companions to the inquirers, who seek entry into full communion with the Catholic faith through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Sponsors serve through April as hospitable and welcoming representatives of the parish. Training is provided. Even for sponsors, the RCIA process is a wonderful experience of renewed faith and a deepened spiritual life. If you are feeling called to this form of service, contact Tim Grove, coordinator of RCIA, at 719-0362 or tgrove@stpatlou.org.
Children’s Formation
Sunday School and Nursery Update: These ministries will re-open September 12, 2021. To learn more or pre-register, please contact Tammy Kessler at tkessler@stpatlou.org.
Sacrament Preparation 2021-22: Rising 2nd graders should expect to receive information for 2021-2022 by the end of June. If it is your wish to have your child celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion, and your child has not yet received the sacrament of Baptism, contact Tammy Kessler at tkessler@stpatlou.org.
Serving Together
Knights of Columbus - Lifehouse Maternity Home Charity Golf Scramble:
Registration is open for the 6th Annual Lifehouse Golf Scramble on Monday, August 30 at Polo Fields. There are 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. shotgun sessions. Sign-up HERE. The cost is $130 per golfer and includes two meals & free 18 hole round of golf (cart not included). There will be raffles and door prizes. We are looking for golfers, sponsors and donated prizes. If you can help, please contact Joe Gates at 544-9391 or mrjoegates@gmail.com. Lifehouse Maternity Home "changing lives and saving lives" is a loving home environment for young women who want to safely deliver their babies and who need the proper support to do so. They can also stay at Lifehouse for up to four years with their children who assist them the whole way in getting the prenatal care they need and also develop parenting and life skills needed for future success in a tough world.
Joining Together
Youth Ministry: Details and sign-ups for events at Youth Ministry Website
Contact Information: Youth Office (502) 244-6083 ext. 102
Jonna O’Bryan at jobryan@stpatlou.org
Birgit Zepf at bzepf@stpatlou.org
Madison Whitehouse at mwhitehouse@stpatlou.org
2021 Confirmation Dates
- Confirmation - Friday, November 19 at 7:00 pm
- Parent/Student Meeting: August 29 at 9:45 a.m.- 10:50 a.m., Schindler Hall
- Sponsor/Student Meeting: September 12 at 9:45 a.m.- 10:50 a.m., Schindler Hall
- Confirmation preparation for all non-St. Patrick School 7th & 8th grade students(PREP) will begin this fall. Any 8th grader who wishes to be confirmed must register for PREP.
Summer Days of Service: Need service experiences? Do you have a servant's heart and want to serve others in need? Join us for: painting at LaCasita Center, delivering canned goods to Eastern Area Community Center and St. Vincent DePaul, cooking dinner at the Ronald McDonald House, sorting canned goods at Dare to Care and sprucing up the JPII Youth Center/Patio. Details on the Youth Ministry Website.
Jr. High Youth Ministry Leadership Team Training: July 18, 25 and August 1, 8: Last chance to sign up for these sessions. Learn how to become a more effective leader by taking initiative, developing critical thinking skills, motivating those around you, and helping you to find ways to challenge yourself to enhance your leadership capabilities.
Holiday World July 21- For all incoming youth in grades 7-12. We will join with the Archdiocese of Louisville’s day at the park. Reservations are taken on a first-come basis. Adult chaperones are needed. Details on the Youth Ministry Website.
Upcoming Events
- Go/Guide Bravely Small Groups - June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21
- Summer Days of Service - July 7,19 and 23, August 3 and 5
- Jr. High Leadership Training - July 18, 25 and August 1, 8
- Holiday World - July 21
Celtic Athletic Ministry (CAM) Newsletter: Check out the latest athletics news, including sign-ups for sports and other important information at CAM Newsletter.
Giving Together
Stewardship 6-20-21 $24,320
Weekly Budget $25,000
Stewardship YTD $1,591,313
Budget YTD $1,636,000
Over(Under) ($44,687)
Stewardship: Thank you for sharing your gifts of time, talent and treasure. We appreciate your generosity! You can find forms and links for your 2021-22 stewardship online giving submission via our website https://stpatlou.org/stewardshiprenewal. Or you can return the hard copy form in the return envelope that was included in your renewal packets. Should you need a hard copy form, please call the parish office. *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, ministry offerings and online giving, contact Lynne Marshall, Director of Engagement at (502) 244-6083 or lmarshall@stpatlou.org.
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.
