Hello everybody!
We continue to adjust to the realities of Covid and are incorporating new guidance in our school and preschool programs. Universal masking is still required for our campus during the school day and at events or programming with children. We encourage and support masking for everyone who chooses to wear masks, especially during the current surge. In the midst of these realities, our mission continues and I hope you will be part of the good happening at St. Pats for your own benefit and that of others.
Our Welcome retreat alumni will be having a single day retreat in February that promises to be an uplifting event. In March, we will have both a Women’s Welcome Retreat and a Men’s Welcome Retreat. I encourage you to participate if you have not yet had the opportunity for this wonderful faith experience. You can join in prayer for the 9 day Novena for Life January 19-27 and sign up at 9DaysforLife.com. Our Men’s Club is hosting our Trivia Night on January 29 for some fun and our Families with Young Children will be hosting a St. Valentine party on February 6. Youth Ministry is busy with service opportunities and you can make a big contribution to those in need at our Blood Drive on February 13. More info about all of these is below.
Finally, I ask that you keep me in prayer. I will be going on retreat this coming week (Jan 22-29) and am looking forward to the solitude, renewing my relationship with God, and seeing how God may challenge me to grow. As priests, we should go on retreat each year, but because of Covid, it has been two years since my last one. Thanks for your prayers and know that you will be in mine.
May God bless you and work through you to bless others.
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
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
- 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
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
Welcome Alumni Retreat on Saturday, February 5: All past Welcome retreatants of St. Patrick are cordially invited to participate in a one-day retreat from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5 in Schindler Hall. The retreat is intended as a spiritually enriching follow up to a recent past men’s or women’s Welcome weekend that you have experienced. The retreat will include four inspiring talks, opportunities for reflection, faith sharing and social interaction with dozens of past retreatants. The day will include a pitch-in continental breakfast and complimentary hot lunch. There is no fee. Register with Paul Burke at paul.burke2@merck.com by Jan. 28. Please give your name, your team number (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6), and, if you served on a Giving Team, what role or witness talk you fulfilled.
Register NOW for Welcome Retreats for Men and Women in March: 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
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 women's retreat is March 5 & 6. Sign up at the website, at stpatswelcome@gmail.com, or by contacting Tonya Davis at (502) 645-3746, Jonna O'Bryan at (812) 449-6560, or Lisa Holden at (502) 263-3736.
- The next men's retreat is March 19 & 20. Sign up at the website, at stpatswelcome@gmail.com, or by contacting Kenny Hart at (502) 314-1787 or Brad Savko at (502) 802-7676.
Children’s Formation
Families with Young Children - Families with children from birth through kindergarten are invited to celebrate at our upcoming events. Mark your calendar and check Facebook, the bulletin, class folders, and weekly emails for details.
- February 6 - St. Valentine Party
- April 28 - Pizza & Ponies
- June 5 - Celebrate Dad
- June 22 - Popsicles on the Playground (a.m.)
- July 13 - Popsicles on the Playground (p.m.)
Youth Volunteers: We love having youth volunteers involved in some of our vital parish programs. Click HERE to access opportunities for your children in 5th grade and above to assist.
First Communion Prayer Partners: First Communion will be celebrated at the end of April. We will begin our parish-wide prayer partner program in February. In the meantime, if you are interested in "adopting" a 2nd-grade prayer partner, please contact Tammy Kessler, tkessler@stpatlou.org to be put on the communication list.
Vacation Bible Camp: The tentative date for the "Monumental" Vacation Bible Camp experience is June 14-16. We need lots of adult and youth volunteers. If you are interested in being added to our volunteer communication, please email tkessler@stpatlou.org. Additional communication about registration will be published in May. The camp will be available for children ages five and up.
Serving Together
Extreme blood shortage! Blood Drive, Sunday, February 13 from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. in Schindler Hall: Patients and hospitals are relying on the generosity of blood donors. If you are feeling well, please make an appointment HERE. Your donation can help save more than one life. Give the Gift of Life!
Have you ever heard the phrase “The family that prays together, stays together?” We can thank Fr. Patrick Peyton for this. The Disciples for Life Team will sponsor the movie “Pray: The Story of Fr. Patrick Peyton” after 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 27 in Schindler Hall. Lunch will be provided as well as popcorn and drinks. Join us and prepare for the Lenten season. See FLYER and SIGN-UP.
Joining Together
Men’s Club Trivia Night, Saturday, January 29: Tables still available! Email, call or text Paul Burke to purchase a table at paul.burke2@merck.com or (502) 931-3738. $200 for a table of 8. Payment online only with a credit card. Bring extra cash for split the pot and raffles. Cash Bar. No outside liquor or beverages allowed. Proceeds benefit St. Patrick Church and School.
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 Whitehouse - mwhitehouse@stpatlou.org
Upcoming Events
- January 19 & 26-After School Hangout
- February 5-Love the Hungry Meal Packing
- February 6-YMLT Planning Meeting for Motivational Bathroom Project
- February 11-13-ENOUGH High School Retreat
- February 25-27- ROOTED Jr. High Retreat
- Additional service opportunities
Love The Hungry: Need service hours or experiences for school or Confirmation? Or do you have a servant's heart and want to help serve those in need? Join our Regional Youth Ministries as we pack 22,000 meals for Love The Hungry on Saturday, February 5, from 9:30a.m. to Noon. There will be high school teams and Jr. high teams for students in grades 6-12. SIGN UP
Retreats- High School & 7/8th Grade Students: The Archdiocese of Louisville is offering Youth Ministry two retreats for our students. ENOUGH- A story of God’s grace for high school students and ROOTED in Christ for our 7/8th grade students. Check out YM website for details.
Celtic Athletic Ministry (CAM): For athletic news and sports sign-ups: CAM Newsletter.
Giving Together
Stewardship 1-16-22
Weekly Budget
Stewardship YTD
Budget YTD
Over(Under)
$20,458
$30,480
$939,363
$975,440
($36,077)
Looking to Reduce Unwanted Mail? If you have transitioned to online giving via Pushpay and no longer need your Offertory envelopes, let us know and we can update your record to reflect your current giving preference. Please contact Lori Mehlbauer at 244-6083 or lmehlbauer@stpatlou.org if you no longer need Offertory envelopes.
Stewardship Renewal 2022-23 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023): We will kick-off our Stewardship Renewal process the weekend of February 26-27. Packets and Guide Books will be mailed to all parish households the week of February 20. Thank you for sharing your gifts of time, talent and treasure.
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 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, ministry offerings and online giving, contact Lynne Marshall, Director of Engagement at 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.
