ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

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NOVEMBER 26. 2017

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

KING OF THE UNIVERSE

UPCOMING EVENTS

DEC. 2 First Saturday Mass and Reconciliation

DEC. 3 First Sunday of Advent

Dec. 3 St. Pat’s Advent Penance Service 2:00

DEC. 9 St. Nicholas party after Mass

DEC. 10 K of C Pancake breakfast

DEC. 11 Blood drive

DEC . 15 K of C Fish fry

Friday Dec. 1st

9:00 Mass followed by

Anointing and

Eucharistic Holy Hour

MEN OF ST. JOSEPH

We the Men of St Joseph, are a group of lay Cath-olic men dedicated to becoming the spiritual lead-ers of our families by strengthening our faith and being “real world” examples of Christ. Our group bolsters discussion of faith and prayer life for men, giving men new ways to reflect on their lives and be better servants to God and family. Join us Wednesdays at 7:00 am in St Joes.

Father in Heaven, Creator of all, and source of all goodness and love,

please look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude

in this time of giving thanks.

Thank you for all the graces and blessings

You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal:

our faith and religious heritage, our food and shelter, our health,

the love we have for one another, our family and friends.

Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us

continued graces and blessing throughout the coming year.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,

your Son, who lives and reigns with you

and the Holy Spirit,

one God, forever and ever.

Amen

FIRST FRIDAY

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF

THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

DECEMBER 8

Holy Day of Obligation.

Masses 9:00 and 5:30.

Office closed.

SEE OUR BULLETIN ONLINE AT

WWW.SHRINEOFSTPATRICK.ORG

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ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

MASS INTENTIONS NOV. 27—3

MON. 9:00 JOAN TERRELL SPC. TUES.. 9:00 JIM TROIA SPC. WED. 9:00 WILLIDEAAN SPAULDING± THURS. 9:00 DAN MARCO SPC FRI. 9:00 BOB & CHARLOTTE O’BRYAN SPC. SAT. 9:00 MIKE MILLER± SAT. 4:00 PARISHIONERS SUN. 9:00 HENRY BARACZ±

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

PARISHIONERS - Mike Kuse, Ceil Bish, Rosemary Stoltz, Adam Steffen, Bud Raeker, Tom McCann, Tom Costello, Lucy Macek, Car-olyn Gentry, Jerry Petersen, Clarence Smith, Norma Emerick, Bob and Louise Carter, Steve Callahan, Jean-ette Trogdon, Barbara Bogaro, Jean Dunn, Barb Miller, Joan Aubuchon, Dennis Kuse, John Wheeler, Jay Curiale, Nancy Nicholson, Bernie Schweiger, Al & Marilyn Vasey, Bill Davis, Sandy Vossen, Ralph Baracz, Jim Miller, Ray Hamilton. FRIENDS AND FAMILY— Natalie Staffieri, Cheryl Kerfeld, Oleta Jones, Jen-nifer McKinney, Carrie Sheeley, Rilie Johnson, Luke Brooks, Ron Larrington, Brianna and Brody Decker, Darren Bozich, Arianna Cooper, Tony Ma-rie Rinella, Ann Reilly, Abby Kunneman, Michael Switalwski, Hal Trokey, Jr., Kathy Egan, Addison Nichols, Irma Webster, Sandra Poates, Collette Moscato, Laura Keal, Anne Erola, Amy Schmitz, Elizabeth Gilreath, Chris Kuse, Christopher Bon-ick, Alma Thompson, Jacob and Crystal Miller, Ann Reilly, Janet Lloyd, Kolton Melcher, Glen Noyes, Wyatt Newman, Barbara Ott, Leroy Berden, Anne Conolle, Brady Noyes, Wanda Wilde, Eddie Taylor, Mark Walls, Rob Clarke, Hanna & Jake Hoge, Ike Lynch, Christine Gaul, Brad Brad-field and Kevin Adams, Frances Lueck, Jill Daw-son, Judy Carlson, Ron Larrington, Rylie Johnson, Christina Troyer, Patty Walkenhorst, Dale Evans, James Sparks, Barbara Miller, James Morton, Marjorie Niedbalski, Mike Cruise, Shawn Gill, Lee Stanley. Jack Ladd, Wauneta Browne, Beverly Joeckel, Larry Noyes, Sandy Doren, Laurel Chase, Steve Polsfuss.

SCRIPTURE READINGS NOV.27-3

Mon. Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Lk 21:1-4 Tue. Dn 2:31-45/Lk 21:5-11 Wed. Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Lk 21:12-19 Thu. Saint Andrew Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22 Fri. Dn 7:2-14/Lk 21:29-33 Sat. Dn 7:15-27/Lk 21:34-36 Sun. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37

IN MEMORY

The following is a list of

people for whom a

funeral Mass or gravesite

service was celebrated

November, 2016—

November 2017.

Marilyn Raus

Mary Scott

Louis Kulhanaek

Sue Herman

Margaret Kearns

Jack & Doris Shepherd

Elise Morano

Haley Browning

Julia Curiale

Henry Baracz

Patricia Hoff

Vaughn Mc Cain

Rosemary McKenzie

Dennis Devine

Allan Kilburn

Theodore Holtmeyer

Kay Edwards

Nicholas Roberts

Robert Vance

Clara Lawler

Richard Bennert

Dorothy Vanderhoof

Robert Sears

The month of November is dedicated to remembering

those deceased brothers and sisters. The Book of

Remembrance will be placed in the sanctuary for

the month of November. We invite parishioners and

visitors to add names of loved ones to the book.

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

THE DOOR IS OPEN - Knights are Catholic men,

18 years of age and older, who are committed to

making their community a better place while sup-

porting their Church and protecting and enhanc-

ing their family life.

Dec. 7 Officers’ Meeting 5:30 5:30 pm, St. Joe’s Hall Dec 10 Pancake and Sausage Breakfast ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR $6.00 Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee. Dec. 11 Blood Drive. 12:00 to 5:00 pm Dec. 12 Knights Council 6:30 Rosary, 7:00 mtg. Dec. 15 Fish Fry, 4:30 to 6:30, A team Menu includes baked or fried fish, Southern Carolina hush puppies, macaroni and cheese, fries, beans, coleslaw, beverage and dessert. Tickets are $9.00 for persons 8 years of age and above. Children 7 and under are free.

St. Pat’s partners with Community for Christ to assist with providing for their food pantry.

CANNED GOODS NEEDED

COMMUNITY FOR CHRIST

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION

Prayer for the Family Meal 7 Fresh Ideas for Mealtime Prayer

Committing to gathering regularly, if not daily, for a shared meal is a great way to strengthen your family and to learn how to pray together. We might always say a traditional prayer. In doing so, we are also unified with our larger family, the Catholic Church, whose mem-bers have uttered the same or similar phrases for years upon years. Said thoughtfully, it resonates. Even on those days when we zip to the finish, it makes a point—God is with us, and we thank him.

But if you find prayer becoming habit over heart, there are ways to be more mindful at mealtime. Here are a few different approaches to spicing up the prayer portion of your family meals. 1. Have family members take turns leading the prayer

each day. You might start with a petition, praise to God—whatever the leader chooses.

2. Sing the traditional prayer—let your child improvise the melody.

3. Institute a moment of silence. St. Thérèse of Lisieux described prayer as “a simple look turned toward heaven.”

4. Ask each member to say one thing he or she is grate-ful for that day.

5. Expand on the previous exercise by having each person at the table quickly answer these questions: What are you grateful for? What do you want to ask God for? What are you sorry for today? Whom did you help?

6. Read a poem or Scripture passage that gives thanks to God. Perhaps you can even find positive lyrics in a song from pop culture to engage your children.

7. Of course, it’s always good for your children to know the standard meal blessings.

ADVENT GIVING TREE

There are two tags this year for each

child. Rose tag, keep for information

on child. Purple tag, write your

name/phone number and place in

basket below. Please return wrapped gifts with

your tag FIRMLY attached to the gift and place

under the tree in the entrance of Church by

Dec. 11.

Thank you for caring and sharing!

Mary Gerant, 573-286-1516

Lisa Brodersen, 573-789-2221

Christmas In The Air

Sun. Nov. 26, 2:00 West Lake, Laurie Sun. Dec. 3, 2:00 Christ the King , Lake Ozark

Sun. Dec. 10, 2:00 New Life Nazarene, Camdenton Mon. Dec. 11, 7:00 United Methodist, Versailles

Open to the public. No charge, donations accepted.

GREATER LAKE AREA CHORALE SCHEDULE

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

WHY DO CATHOLICS DO THAT?

SAINT OF THE WEEK

THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS

Saint Andrew, the Apostle (5 B.C. - 60 A.D.)- November 30

Saint Andrew was the first-called apos-tle and was the brother to St. Peter. He was born in a village on the Sea of Gali-lee. Like his younger brother, Simon Peter, he was a fisherman. His very name means strong and he was known for having good social skills. It is be-lieved he was one of the closer disciples

to Jesus. It was Andrew who told Jesus about the boy with the loaves and fishes, according to John 6:8. After Pente-cost, Andrew went on to preach the Good News around the shores of the Black Sea and throughout what is now known as Greece and Turkey. He was martyred by cruci-fixion in Patras. St. Andrew was bound, rather than nailed, to a cross. He was crucified on an X-shaped cross or a "saltire." This was his request because he deemed himself "unworthy to be crucified on the same type of cross as Jesus." St. Andrew's Cross is featured on the flag of Scotland. Like him, may we encourage others to "come and see" Jesus by our word and example.

The Adult Faith Formation is beginning a 31 Club to pray for vocations. We need prayer warriors who are willing to donate 1 hour each month to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life and also for young people to find their vocation in life. The procedure is simple: simply sign up on the table facing the chapel and commit yourself to an hour of prayer on the same day each month. Choose 12 if that is your birthday and you can easily remember it. Choose 15, the day your Social Secu-rity check arrives. Pick any day. Simply set aside one hour that day each month and pray, either in the chapel or in your home. Prayer cards will be available near the sign-up sheets, or you may simply pray from your heart. We know that God hears and answers prayer. We know that we need men and women with vocations to continue our Catholic tradition. Won’t you commit to one hour a month?

INTRODUCING THE 31 CLUB

"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."

- Mother Teresa

QUOTES

Only 1 more session- November 30

Come and travel with Bishop Robert Barron and discover the life of G.K. Chesterton, the Evangelist, and his influence on the Catholic faith.

We will meet in St. Joseph's Lounge at 10:00am. on Thurs-day, Nov. 30.

All are welcome. No sign-up necessary. Only 90 minutes of your time. Questions: Call Margaret Klein: 314-603-5976

WHY DO CATHOLIC PRIESTS

WEAR BLACK?

There are several reasons Catholic priests wear black clothing called “clerics.” As in other professions, a uniform helps to identify someone. Priests want to be easily identified as cler-gy, not so they stand out in a crowd and gather attention for their own sake, but because they should be a sign of Jesus to world. Wearing clerics, the black suit, symbolizes something as do most practices in our Church. The black represents a priest dying to self as well as simplicity and poverty. Every time a priest puts on his clerics, he should remember that he does not belong to himself, but to his bride, the Church. It also symbolizes simplicity and giving up the comforts, hon-ors, and privileges of the world.

In the early church there was no specific clothing for the or-dained clergy, but by the 500’s many clergy began to wear long tunics that reached from neck to feet for two reasons—first it was warm, second it was a sign of modesty, because it was simple, not ornate, clothing. This is the beginning of the tradition of the cassock. By the middle ages, canon law pro-scribed clerical garb to be worn and started to regulate it. Current Canon law states: “Clerics are to wear suitable eccle-siastical garb according to the norms issued by the confer-ence of bishops and according to legitimate local customs.” So in ordinary situations, a priest should wear clerics, but, it is not required at all times.

The white Roman collar you see priests wearing symbolizes obedience to God and the Church. This comes from the gra-dation of slaves having a ring put around their necks, and priests choose to give their lives to Christ as his “slaves.” It also represents the marriage “ring” of being wed to the Church. The white also symbolizes the resurrection of Christ.

Source: Home/Catholic Church, April 26, 2013 by Marcel

Please don’t forget The Mothers’ Shrine during the winter months. We rely on your support. Make checks payable to:

THE MOTHERS’ SHRINE

The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church

Festival of Lights nightly 5pm-10pm

The Gift Shop will be open Thurs-day—Sunday evenings to greet peo-ple, hand out brochures and invite our visitors in for a free cup of Hot Chocolate or Hot Cider.

The Gift Shop is ready for your Christmas shopping. Give a gift with meaning this year—a religious gift.

NEW GRANITE PANELS GOING UP SOON! We are now accepting donations for the new granite panels to line the South wall down to the altar. We would like to have that entire wall covered in granite by the time our visitors arrive and our parishioners return. You can donate a panel for $6,000 receive the top two lines to engrave as you wish.

WHAT GIFT LASTS MORE THAN A LIFETIME?

Their name, or a loved one’s, on The Mothers’ Wall of Life! You will receive a gift card to give as a Christmas gift. Engraving will be in the spring. $400.00

HERITAGE FUND: Support the Mother's Shrine with pre-tax dollars. Become a member of the Heritage Fund. Call 573-374-MARY for a brochure or additional information.

Celebration of Thanksgiving Day in American Culture is genuine expression of our love for what we have acquired over the years and gratitude to those who have been a help in a life so dear.

However, gratefulness to any human per-son won't be complete unless it is linked to the God who created us. So it beholds on us to pause to say a big thank you to God for the meal on our table, the love we bear one another, our family, friends and the breath of life in us.

As we enjoy our delicious turkey/ham/beef, among others, let us think of the needy, homeless and financial well-being of the Church. In particular I would greatly love it, if each one of us will give to our spiritual "Path of life".

My dear loving people kindly, in a re-sponse, send your check with a memo "path of life" to

St. Patrick's Church

176 Marian Drive

Laurie, MO 65037

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ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR DECEMBER 2 & 3

Each of the ministries you are involved with is important to the vitality, prayerfulness and beauty of our liturgical

celebrations. We are always looking for dedicated people to fill these roles. Think about, pray over, consider the ministry

that is calling you. Contact:

Eucharistic Ministers—Deacon Dave Lovell,

Lectors—Ellen Lovell, Liturgical Scheduler—Michele Haggerty

It is an honor to be a offertory Gift Bearer. If you are interested, please let the Director of Worship know when you arrive at Mass. Three people are needed to carry the bread, the wine, and the offertory collection. If you have a special event and would like you or your family to be Gift Bearers, please call the Parish Office.

OFFERTORY GIFT BEARER

SATURDAY, December 2, 4:00 Lector: Lorri Steffen Greeters: Ellen Lovell, Mary Jane Gorbet Communion Ministers: Barb Petersen, Donna Griffith Directors of Worship:

Jim Troia & Jim Klein

SUNDAY, December 3, 9:00 Lectors: John Akscin, Eric Tichy Greeters: Glenn & Shirley Gebhardt, Marge Van Evercooren Communion Ministers: Leslie Owen, Jim Ellis Servers: Cooper Deters, Skylar Deters Directors of Worship: Paul Van Evercooren & Jerry Unrein Pew Angel: Pat Wheeler