Hello everybody!
I was blessed to be able to concelebrate the funeral mass for Fr. Tom Boland yesterday at St. Edward Catholic Church. With a nearly full church and over 50 priests and deacons present, it was a fitting and hope filled time of prayer and remembrance for Fr. Tom. A number of our parishioners were present and so was Fr. Oz. He “snuck out” of Nazareth Home for the funeral and it was great to see him. Fr. Oz is finishing his antibiotics and hopes to be going home soon. Thank you for your continued prayers for him and for Fr. Tom’s family. May Fr. Tom rest eternally in God’s love.
This weekend at all our masses, we will be offering the Blessing of the Child in the Womb. We value human life and the dignity of each human person. This blessing for expectant mothers, families, and their children to be born gives me a sense of hope for the future, faith that God is with us, and the centrality of love in our lives. I look forward to this special invocation of God’s grace. I also ask for your prayers for the men who will be both giving and receiving this weekend’s Welcome Retreat. May God bless them in this step of their journey of faith.
Each week, this email is a snapshot of activities at St. Pats as we seek to follow Jesus and join, learn, give, serve, and pray together. God is with us and working through us, especially in the midst of the challenges of our lives and our world. You are a beacon of Christ’s love shining bright. It is an inspiration to me to see your generosity and action to live our faith and make a difference for the better in the lives of others. There are many additional ministries and activities each week that are not mentioned in this email, but have a significant impact. Throughout the pandemic our parish continued to grow, but just this calendar year, 76 new families have made the faith decision to call St. Pats their home and nearly 100 new students entered our school for the first time. My calendar is filling up with weddings for the next year and baptism preparation and celebration is strong. Your giving and participation at St. Pats and with a host of our partner ministries is extraordinary and attendance and participation at our weekend liturgies has been on the rise. God is doing something special here. What’s your next best step in following Jesus?
I am deeply grateful to be your pastor and humbled by your faith and desire to do good. Thank you and may God bless us all.
Peace,
Fr. Jeff
Highlights
40 Days for Life prayer campaign begins tomorrow through October 31:
We invite you to sign-up to pray on one of our Tuesdays (Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, & 26) during the campaign. We are in need of at least two people per hour to stand as prayerful, public witnesses to the dignity of LIFE, especially the innocent unborn child. This is a humble, sacrificial act of our faith -- your heart will be pierced and you will be blessed for and by your witness. For information/sign up, click HERE. Contact Bob Singleton at
(502) 396-3637 or alison.singleton@att.net. You can change the world, one LIFE at a time.
It’s Soup Time! Support Catholic Charities Common Table Program: With cooler weather upon us – it's perfect for soup. Catholic Charities Common Table program offers 6 week soup subscriptions. Each week you receive a quart of soup and a small loaf of fresh baked bread that’s delicious. Our priests and parishioners have raved about the taste of both the soup and the bread. And it supports job training and placement for underprivileged students. Order by October 4 at www.cclou.org/soup. Pickup is Wednesdays at Noon at the church entrance starting October 13. Questions? Contact Deacon Scott Haner at (502) 262-8282.
Want to Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes and Improve Race Relations?
St. Patrick is looking for up to 10 people to participate in a six-week program with two other parishes on improving race relations in the Archdiocese of Louisville and our city. The program, called “Moving Toward Oneness,” is intended to raise awareness, create mutual understanding, and foster new relationships between and among parishes from different parts of town. During six sessions, you will break bread with other Catholics in facilitated conversations about race. If you feel God’s calling, please contact Tim Grove at (502) 719-0362 or tgrove@stpatlou.org.
Backroom Tour of St. Patrick Church: Follow the lead of an experienced guide team on a fascinating tour of the interior spaces of St. Patrick Church from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, October 11. Learn about the symbolism contained in the ceiling, floor, walls, windows, chapel, baptismal font, and more. See all adjacent rooms and learn about their function in the fulfillment of our sacred liturgies. Attendees will be required to wear masks throughout the tour and observe social distancing. Tickets are limited due to social distancing requirements. Contact Tim Grove at (502) 719-0362 or tgrove@stpatlou.org to register.
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. Our conference is funded by the generosity of St. Patrick parishioners. To help: Check or cash in 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
Safe at Worship Guidelines
- Those who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear masks on property. This includes liturgies, events, meetings, funerals, weddings, formation and any other gathering. Masks are supported for anyone who chooses to wear them.
- Masks are required for all school functions and any programming that involves children who are unable to be vaccinated (Youth Ministry, Prep, Sunday School, etc.)
- The obligation does not apply to the following:
- Sick
- Have a serious health risk or live in a household with those at risk
- Serve as primary caregivers to those at risk
- Have serious anxiety or concerns about a large-group setting due to Covid
- Are unable to attend Mass in person
- Prudent caution may be exercised with Mass attendance for those who are unable to be vaccinated, such as children under the age of 12
- Sanitize your hands when entering the church
- No restrictions on seating - 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 stewardship contributions in the green boxes by the doors
- High contact areas are cleaned regularly
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.
Wednesdays for Vocations in the church at 7:35 a.m., prior to 8:00 a.m. Mass
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
Women’s Circle Wine and Unwind Event: “Silver Linings”
- Date: September 22
- Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Schindler Hall
- Collecting items for Lifehouse
Enroll Children In Christian Initiation Preparation Process: Grades 3-8
who missed earlier opportunities to celebrate the sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist – can fulfill those sacraments through a 10-session process that begins in October and concludes with the celebration of the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, April 16, 2022. This preparation process is led by Lindsay Mahoney, a St. Patrick School religion teacher. It includes three public rituals [all celebrated at 11 a.m. Mass], a Saturday morning retreat, and an afternoon of service. To enroll please contact Tim Grove, Director of Faith Formation at tgrove@stpatlou.org or (502)719-0362.
Children’s Formation
Ministry of Families with Young Children: View website for upcoming events.
- Pizza & Pumpkin Decorating - October 21
- Parent Happy Hour - November 12
Serving Together
Blood Drive Sunday, October 17 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm in the Celtic Center Gym: The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants, and elective surgeries rise and deplete the nation's blood inventory. Donors are strongly urged to give now to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients. Hospital demand continues to outpace donations, and your help is vital. Schedule appointment HERE. Give the Gift of Life!
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
Upcoming Events
- September 22 - Wednesday After School Hang Out
- September 22/23 - 8th Grade Retreat
- September 25 - Build a Bear Service Project
- October 4 - 7/8 Grade PREP Retreat/Alternate
- October 27-30 - 7th and 8th Grade Hand in Hand Mission Trip
- November 19 - Confirmation
- November 18-20 - NCYC for High School
- Service opportunities -Youth Ministry Website
Build a Bear to Show You Care - 7th/8th grade students are invited to join us on Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at Build A Bear. We will make bears that will be donated to children that are going through the court system. These bears are sure to bring a bit of encouragement as these children deal with the anxiety of their situations.
Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) Fall Picnic, Saturday, October 9, 6:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary: All YCP attendees and guests are welcome. RSVP HERE.
Adult Volleyball is Back! SIGN-UP and tell your friends! This is a great way to meet people and have fun. Games are on Friday nights at Mid America Volleyball beginning October 22 and likely run through February 18, 2022. Some Fridays will be off for holidays and basketball tournaments.
Celtic Athletic Ministry (CAM): Check out the latest athletics news, including sign-ups for sports and other important information at CAM Newsletter.
Giving Together
Stewardship 9-19-21 $29,997
Weekly Budget $33,000
Stewardship YTD $361,893
Budget YTD $340,200
Over(Under) $21,693
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.
