St. Patrick's Parish

St. Patrick's Parish

This Week at St. Patrick's   Monday, May 12, 2008 8:00 a.m. Mass National Nursing Home Week/ Pray for all Nurses and Caregivers Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:00 a.m. Mass Mass Intention for Julie Allmon Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:00 a.m. Mass Mass Intention for Jim Cooper 7:00 p.m. Mass for Confirmation with a reception following in the Houdek Hall Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:00 a.m. Mass Mass Intention for Fr. Berner's 22nd Anniversary 6:00-8:00 p.m. Shelby County Endowment Presentation in Houdek Hall 6:30 p.m. Combined Councils in Library Lounge 7:00-8:00 p.m. Adoration of the Lord Friday, May 16, 2008 8:00 a.m. Mass Intention for Paul Lovell Saturday, May 17, 2008 4:40 p.m. Rosary 5:00 p.m. Mass Mass Intention for Gurina Wolford Sunday, May 18, 2008 Most Holy Trinity 9:30 a.m. Mass Mass Intention for All Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Liturgy Committee Meeting/LL	The Sacraments   Sacrament of Reconciliation First Sunday of the Month after 9:30 a.m. Mass Sacrament of the Sick Is celebrated by request.   Notify the office when a loved one is sick at home or in the hospital. Sacrament of Baptism Contact the office to set a date and to register for pre-baptism class.   Sacrament of Marriage Wedding dates are set after an initial  interview with Fr. Berner. Our diocese recommendation  is a six month period of preparation. RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Beginning Tuesday, September 11th at 7:00 p.m./LL For more information contact Sr. Eileen at 712-642-2611 Fr. Berner 712-644-2535 Learn more about RCIA
Sister Eileen Malloy, Director of Religious Education   Today is Pentecost.  The Gospel and First Reading give us accounts that constitute the beginning of the preaching of Jesus Christ crucified, Jesus Christ risen.  In the peace that Jesus extends to his followers, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, a gathering of people like ourselves lets go of timidity and confusion and becomes courageous.  The power of Pentecost is our today - not just because we celebrate Pentecost but because we are people of Pentecost.  Through the centuries, the Holy Spirit guides the Church and makes us bold and unwavering in faith, prepared and capable of professing Jesus, Son of God, as Savior.	Mass Schedules St. Patrick's Catholic Church Daily Mass, 8:00 a.m. All Wednesday Masses, 10:00 a.m. Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.    St. Anne's Catholic Church Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m.
Special Announcements Fr. Berner will hear confessions after the 9:30 a.m. Mass on the 1st Sunday of the month.  Confession by appointment: call the Rectory 712-644-2535. ATTENTION: Several people will be leaving the Parish Council and Finance Council in June as their terms have expired.  We need 3-4 people for each Council starting in August.  If you would like to become a member of either of these two Councils, please send your name and a brief paragraph about yourself to Sharon Solon, 15758 Sumac Road, Honey Creek, Iowa 51542.  Thanks for your consideration. Annual Diocesan Appeal: 91 parishioners out of 245 have pledged to the Diocesan Appeal.  We have not yet met our goal!  A BIG "THANK YOU" to those who have pledged.  It is extremely important that all parishioners contribute to help us meet our goal.  These totals do include the parishioners that have sent their payment directly to the diocese.  There are forms in the back of the church and in the pews.  Upon completion of the forms, please send them to St. Patrick's or drop them into the collection basket so your contribution can be tracked.  Thank You. Bishop Richard E. Pates invites everyone as part of the diocesan faith community to come to his installation ceremony as the ninth bishop of Des Moines.  The ceremony is May 29th at 2:00 p.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.  Look for details in the May issue of the Catholic Mirror or on the diocesan website www.dmdiocese.org. JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are in need of someone to do the maintenance work here at the church starting in June.  It is a 10 hour per week job.  There is a "job duty" list in the office.  Please apply in person.    We would like to say Thank You to Dave Kleveter for many years of service in our school/parish.  Dave, will be retiring in June, 2008.  He is willing to stay these next couple of weeks to train anyone that is interested in this paid position.  Please contact the Church office between 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for more details.  Phone 642-2611. Visit our Home & School Page to see how you can help support our school.    Visit the link below for a easy way to help our school through a new search engine powered by Yahoo, called GoodSearch.  GoodSearch will make a donation to St. Patrick's School with every search.  It doesn't cost you a thing--the money comes from the advertisers.  You can also access GoodSearch through our "Links" Page on this website. GoodSearch View Monthly Parish Calendar	Scripture Reflection by Deacon Dave Lovell   Pentacost Sunday, often called the "Birthday of the Church".  Today the Holy Spirit came with power and peace.  Today we burst forth from hiding in the upper room and proclaim the Gospel to the world.  We are no longer afraid of what others will do to us.  To quote today's politicians: We have "found our voice!"  Today we proclaim the "Pascal Mystery".  By the Pascal Mystery we mean Christ's dying and rising.  We do this when we too proclaim "Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again!"   The Spirit also brings peace.  Not the peace the world gives which can vanish like an apparition, but the peace that only can come from God.  As we celebrate this great day in the Church, let us also pray that the Holy Spirit will descend upon us and bring us peace.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH!!!   Remember to say your prayers.                              Deacon Dave
School News May 21st 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.   Due to the closing of the school, St. Patrick's parishioners will have the opportunity to view items that will be made available to purchase.  Parishioners may purchase the item or items on this date.  "Cash/Check Payment is due on May 21st."  Arrangements need to be made for the pickup of any items at the time of your purchase.  NOTE: Any Religious Statues and pictures WILL NOT be made available for sale, these items will be removed and displayed at the church and/or hall.  Contact Phil Lubbers with any questions at 642-3155.  Thank You.	Contact Information   Father Michael Berner, Pastor       712-644-2535 Sister Eileen Malloy, DRE                    642-2518 Charles Wolford, Deacon                    642-3845 David Lovell, Deacon                         642-2373 Beverly Kragskow, Bookkeeper            642-2611 Cathy Bock, Bulletin Editor                  642-2611 Rochelle Rath, Youth Minister       402-681-1068 (cell)  Dave Kleveter, Maintenance                642-2611 Kathy Gearhart, Admin Asst.               642-3155 Phil Lubbers, School Principal              642-3155 Church FAX                                       642-2518 Church Email         stpatsch@loganet.net School Email         stpatskg@loganet.net Parish Website      www.stpatselem.com Prayer Net Email    www.stpatsprayernet.com Priscilla McGrath,   Praynet: 712-545-4792