St. Patrick Catholic Church A Jewel in the Diocese Vol. 24 Number 45 saintpatrickcc.com November 11, 2007 32 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time This Parish exists to carry out the mission of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Earth. By our participation in the Holy Mass, the perfect act of worship, the saving power of Jesus is realized in our individual lives, families, communities and in the world. Our outreach helps extend the reign of Jesus into all the dark corners of the world. As we gather as a family here in this holy place we experience a foretaste of our own destiny…Heaven! If you are a visitor, welcome! If you are a returning member, welcome home! We are really glad you’re here. And remember, YOU are passionately loved by Jesus Christ!
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St. Patrick Catholic Church A Jewel in the Diocese
Vol. 24 Number 45 saintpatrickcc.com November 11, 2007
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Parish exists to carry out the mission of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Earth. By our participation in the Holy Mass, the perfect act of worship, the saving power of Jesus is realized in our individual lives,
families, communities and in the world. Our outreach helps extend the reign of Jesus into all the dark corners of the world. As we gather as a family here in this holy place we experience a foretaste of our own destiny…Heaven! If you are a visitor, welcome! If you are a returning member, welcome home! We are
really glad you’re here. And remember, YOU are passionately loved by Jesus Christ!
Readings for the Weekend November 17th & 18th 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
FIRST READING (Malachi 3:19-20a) Second Reading–(2 Thessalonians 3:7-12) Gospel–(Luke 21:5-19) PRAY FOR THE SICK: Lesley Allen, Floyd Alfano, Dr. Richard Berryman, Carolyn Black, Margaret Mary Blake, Michael Blake, Laura Blake, Joey Brown, Gregory Burks, Bill Carroll, Ann Carter, Pat Carter, Joe Cox, Angie Cusimano, Frank Cusimano, Shane Deadwyler, Gilda Denney, Ann Driscoll, Toby Facuet, Mary Fadlevich, Chad Field, Derek Fox, Michelle Fredrick, Agnes Ann Frey, Cindy Frey, Elizabeth Ferguson, Brett Gardner, Jackson Gray, Baby J. B. Grosvner, Clyde Hardisty, Patricia Ann Harkins, Sandra Harris, Forrest Headley, Justin Headley, Wanda Hight, Billy Hill, Roy Hogue, Paul Johnson, Jack Jones, Glenn Jones, Steve Jones, Joe Tom Harrold, Bill Lewis, Joe Maple, Tom Marks, Sherry Morrow, Lisa & Steve Martz, Earl McCann, Jo Melton, Jim Milko, Mary Milko, Cecil Moody, Sarah Moore, Diana Morgan, Louis Muro, Joy Parker, Allen Patterson, Vita Barrile Pauley, Dennis Peterson, Renae Poer, Jan Plan, Joe Puccio, Julisa Neely Quick, Virginia Reeves, Bob Reynolds, Larry Robyler, Laura Rodriquez, Jimmie Sadberry, Mary Jane Serio, Baby Jack Smith, Betty Smith, Teresa Smith, Travis Smith, Manley Spence, Karen Spradling, Marvin Stockman, Zach Stribblin, Tina Stover, Jeremy Turner, Mike Tushou, Willie Turner, Santo Vizzina, John Vodosia, Camille Von Hagel, Katie Von Hagel, Donna Wallace, Winfred Williams, Sandra Wolf, and Baby Shelby Grace Wood. Please keep these, all the sick and their caregivers in your prayers. If you know of anyone who should be added to or removed from this list please contact the church office. PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SHUT IN: Albert Billets, Harold Dill, Ann Driscoll, Libby Duchock, Joe Gagliano, Chad Galloway, Annie George, Jenny Guerino, Norman Gugliotta, Maggie Jeely, Virginia Jones, Theresa Lucia, Margaret Alice Mackinaw, Nancy M. Manzella, Rose Marie Mitchell, Rose Monte, Frances Myers, Pearl Newberry, Ethel Pruitt, Pete Ragusa, Mary Rodriguez, Stan Rogato, Joe Russo, Willie Mai Sanders, John Sokira, Mary Jo Sprouse, Mildred Stack, Ed Suchey, Elizabeth Sullivan, Patti Watson, Leonard Watson, and Lady Jane Whatley. Please keep these, all the homebound and their caregivers in your prayers. If you know of anyone who should be added to or removed from this list please contact the church office. PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS: Especially our families, friends and loved ones who are currently in active military service: Darren Armentrout (Persian Gulf), Jeremy Barton (Iraq), Justin Bramblet (Iraq), Christopher Cates (Stateside), Michael Diamond (Stateside), Joel Dill (Japan), Brian Gibson (Iraq), Becky Hodges (Stateside), Jenny Malone (Iraq), Anthony Noon (Iraq), Richard Parvin (England), Tim Rowell (Iraq), Joey Serio (Iraq), Matt Styron (Iraq), Rocky Townsend (Afghanistan) and Jason C. Watson (Stateside). Please keep all of our brave men and women in your prayers. If you know of anyone who should be added to or removed from this list, please contact the church office. A FUNERAL MASS for Sherry and Dennis Morrow’s baby will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 16th at 6:00 pm. The family asked that, in lieu of flowers, pastel colored teddy bears be donated for them to send to the hospital to be used in their Bear Hugs Program, a grief support program for Parents who have lost a child through miscarriage or stillbirth. PLEASE JOIN OUR PARISH! We would love to have you as a registered member of St. Patrick. If you are attending Mass here at St. Patrick and would like to formally join our parish, please pick up a Census Card in the Narthex, fill it out and put it in the collection basket. Not sure if we have you on record? If you are not receiving contribution envelopes, you are not registered. WELCOME TO OUR PARISH FAMILY! We would like to welcome a few new families who have officially joined our Parish Family by filling out a Census Card. The families of Rick & Frances Whitfield, Bernard & Melanie Marchetti, Larry Montabana, Dwight & Deborah Ingram, Tracy Cross, Brandon Yow, Joey Palmer and Alex Favata we welcome you and hope you will have many years in our family of faith. IMAGINE LIFE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, where one in eight Americans struggles every day to hang on. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) stands with poor and low-income people, helping them create permanent solutions to poverty. CCHD invests in the dignity of the poor by providing life-changing grants to community based projects in dioceses throughout the United States. But CCHD can only effect change with the solidarity of parishioners across the country. Be part of the numbers that care; give generously to the CCHD Appeal next weekend. Visit povertyusa.org to learn more. THANK YOU: I would like to thank everyone for their help with this year's Halloween Party. We had our biggest crowd ever, and a good time was had by all. Special thanks to Jane Blanchard and Bobbie Smith; to Charlie Muro for the beautiful decorations, the Knights of Columbus, Patty Wehby and the Lady’s Auxiliary; the "Muro Mafia" kitchen crew, Doug Blanchard and all of his haunted house helpers, everyone who worked the games and all who donated candy. Also, a huge thank you to Liz Smith (Grandma) for the wonderful candy and chocolate caramel apples. They were awesome! If you would like to see the pictures from the party, just go to the website and follow the link on the front page. Thank you, Julie Owen
PASTOR’S portion
32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: You are alive for God. Trust that God will welcome you into the kingdom. (Luke 20:27-28) Let us pray for all married couples, that God may be the center of their lives. (Vocation View sponsored by the Serra Club) FAMILY ROSARY: Starting this Sunday, November 11th, we will reinitiate our Family Rosary Sundays. On the 2nd Sunday of each month we will gather with our families at 3:00pm to recite the Rosary. We will have light refreshments afterwards in the St. Joseph Hall. Please mark these Sundays on your calendar and bring your children for this special time to pray. For more information please call the church office. SEE THE BULLETIN BOARD for all of the special Holiday Events and Mass Schedules including the Christmas Schedule. CATHOLIC CRUISERS get ready for our next ride on Sunday, November 25th. We will start the ride an hour earlier than usual at 1:00 pm. Destination: TBA – Fun: Guaranteed THE LEAGUE OF ST. MICHAEL will meet on Monday, November 19th at 6:00 pm in the St. Joseph Hall. We will start with a Hot Dog Supper at 6:00 pm. Come meet our “Mystery Priest” and listen as he tells his story of leaving behind expensive cars, a large house with a pool and gym and a high profile job to follow Christ in the priesthood.
FAITH FORMATION will meet this Wed., November 14th at 6:30 Sharp! CONGRATULATIONS to Grades 2, 3, 6 & 7 and Exceptional Education for having full attendance at Faith Formation on November 7th. Thanks to our parents for your diligence in having your children here on Wednesday Evenings.
RCIA/ ADULT FAITH FORMATION: The RCIA class will meet this Wednesday, November 14th at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY meets every Sunday at 8:30 am in the Conference Room.
CHOIR REHEARSAL Monday, November 12th, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Taize Prayer Service This Friday, November 16th at 6:45 p.m. – Please join Father Bean, the Choir, and fellow parishioners for a peaceful, prayerful and powerful Taize prayer service in the Grotto of the Blessed Mother at St. Patrick on Friday, November 16th at 6:45 p.m. The prayers and songs will last approximately 35 minutes with goodies ( and some hot coffee if the weather is chilly ) in St. Joseph Hall following. End a busy work week with a few minutes of quiet reflection in God’s great outdoors. Bring a friend, a lawn-chair and a blanket to Bundle Up and Bless the LORD !!! Children’s Christmas Choir – Many children of the Parish (and a few of their parents on their behalf) have expressed interest in singing at Mass. With the many outside activities for pre-school and grade school children, rehearsal time has been the most difficult part of having an organized children’s music group. If your child is interested in singing a few songs in a children’s group at the Christmas Eve Mass, please let Janet Rubino know in the next two weeks. Janet can be reached through the church website or call the church office. The 30 minute rehearsals for the children’s group will be held on Monday evenings from 5:45 – 6:15 beginning Nov. 26th. Please make sure you and your child can commit to four weekly rehearsals until Christmas to ensure that they have the opportunity to learn the songs they will be singing and be comfortable leading that song at Mass.
DID YOU KNOW that the church website has a new look and feel? We now have some additional information on the home page and you can view our 20-year Anniversary DVD right from this area. We will soon be taking advantage of some of the new features available to us. How would you like to participate in a blog? Watch the bulletin and the website for more information soon!
ROLL TIDE- WAR EAGLE! The Ladies Auxiliary is selling chances on two IRON BOWL Tailgate packages (One Alabama and one Auburn) to be given away the Sunday before the IRON BOWL, November 18, 2007 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. You do not have to be present to win. Both packages will be on display in the St. Joseph Hall after all Masses. Chances can be purchased in the SJH or from any of the Ladies of the Auxiliary. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. PRO-LIFE MASS & ROSARIES is Saturday, November 17th. Mass will begin at 8 a.m. at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 1515-12th Ave. So., Birmingham. Following the Mass is the procession to the abortion center, where 20 decades of the Rosary will be prayed, concluding at approx. 10:30 a. m. KNIGHTS WEEKEND FOR MINISTRY: Saturday. November 17th – Sunday, November 18th.
NCYC-BOUND: Please pray for our 17 SPIRIT youth and adults who are in Columbus, Ohio, this weekend at the National Catholic Youth Conference. We wish them a safe trip and a fruitful conference! FUN FRIDAY: All children in grades k5 thru 5th grade are invited to join us on Friday, November 16th from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Family Life Center for Fun Friday. We will have lots of fun and games and light snacks. Parents, please remember to bring your children into the gym to sign them in. If you have any questions, please call Julie Owen at 674-6635
SHOW YOUR THANKS TO GOD this Thanksgiving Season by reaching out to help those who are less fortunate. We are currently collecting food supplies for those who would otherwise not have a decent meal much less a Thanksgiving Feast. Please bring in your food donations between now and Thanksgiving and Sister Maura will see that it goes to those who are truly in need THE SUNSHINE CLUB SPECIAL DATE: Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday’s the Sunshine Club will meet on Wednesday, November 14th. Mass will begin at 10:00am followed by bingo and lunch. The cost is $5.00 per person. Please contact Sharon Slovensky or the church office if you intend to be here for lunch. SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, December 15, 2007, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Patrick, has been set for our annual Bread and Roses (Pathways) Christmas Party for the women and children who live in the shelters. This year we will have a Christmas “snack” along with gifts, stockings, etc. for our guests instead of the traditional Thursday evening dinner. We will have a sign-up sheet as the event gets closer and you will be asked to bring Christmas cookies, cupcakes, etc. instead of a casserole dish as in the past. “SAVE THE DATE” and plan on spending an hour or two on a Saturday afternoon with the women and children who so love to come to St. Patrick for the outpouring of love, fellowship, and concern that we have always displayed. Any questions, please call the church office. JOHN CARROLL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL will host an Open House on December 4th from 1-3 pm for all students entering 9th grade for the 2008-2009 academic year, or for students currently in high school who wish to transfer either for the current academic year or to enroll for next year. All prospective students and their families are invited to attend. John Carroll also welcomes students and their parents to shadow during any day they wish. To set this up, contact the JCCHS guidance office. VETERANS DAY DISPLAY: We will once again have a display to honor all of our living vets and those currently in the armed forces. Please fill out an “I Am An American Veteran” form located in the Narthex or on the web-site and submit a picture before November 5th if you would like to participate. SAVE YOUR ALUMINUM CANS PLEASE! We are still collecting cans and could use your input. The cans are saved and turned in for cash. This cash helps support the youth of the church. Please don’t throw this money away. Instead please bring your cans to the church and place them in the recycle bin in the St. Joseph Hall. THANKSGIVING DINNER: Blessed Sacrament Church will hold their annual Thanksgiving Dinner this Sunday, November 11th from 11:30 AM until 2:00 PM. The meal will include turkey & dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll, dessert & beverage. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12. Take out dinners will be available. Security service is provided in the parking area. Elevator access is available to the Parish Hall.
Mass Schedule: November 10th – November 17th
Saturday 11/10 5:00pm Johnny & Margaret Carlin - †
Sunday 11/11 10:00am Mass for the People
Monday 11/12 7:00 am Earl Gray Bean, Sr. - †
Tuesday 11/13 7:00am Camille Von Hagel – H
Wednesday 11/14 7:00am Fr. Bean’s Special Intentions
Wednesday 11/14 10:00am The Carol Zanaty Family - SI
Thursday 11/15 7:00am Mel Melton - †
Friday 11/16 7:00am Stanley Fontenot - H
Saturday 11/17 4:00pm Rose Marie Mitchell - H
Weekly Events and Meetings
Sunday Nov. 11 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time– Mass 10:00 AM Family Rosary 3:00 pm
Veterans Display in Narthex Adult Bible Study 8:30 am.
Legion of Mary 9:45 am Sunshine Club after 10:00am Mass Thursday Nov. 15 Friday Nov. 16 Friday Morning Catechesis Taize Prayer Service – 6:45 pm Saturday Nov. 17 Pro-Life Mass & Rosary – St. Stephens 8:00 am
Angel tree begins Knights weekend for ministry
Sunday Nov. 18 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time– Mass 10:00 AM Adult Bible Study – 8:30am Knights weekend for ministry.
BULLETIN NOTICES: Please have any bulletin notices in the office by noon Wednesday. WHEELCHAIR: A wheelchair is in the Cry Room, available for Emergencies Only. LOST AND FOUND: There are several articles in lost and found. Please call the Church Office for assistance. DAILY MASS-ROSARY-NOVENA PRAYER : Daily Mass is at 9 am Tuesday through Friday. A Rosary, the Daily Prayer for Vocations, and the Miraculous Medal Novena Prayer will be prayed 30 minutes before Daily Mass begins. A Rosary is prayed at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel every Sunday morning. Volunteers are requested to lead the Rosary at each occasion. The Primary Intention of the Rosary prayed is: ‘An End to Abortion’. DAILY MASS MINISTRY: Volunteers are needed to be Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion during Daily Mass. If you are coming to Daily Mass please check the sign-in sheet in the Narthex. If no one is down to serve and you would like to, just sign your name on the appropriate line. We currently have a number of openings for this month that we need to fill. If you are able to help with this ministry please sign the sheet in the Narthex.
FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR: The Flower fund for Christmas and Easter provides flowers on the altar during those seasons as well as on special feast days. Anyone may furnish flowers for the altar in memory of or in honor of a loved one during ordinary time. To have the two large arrangements on the sides of the tabernacle the cost is $500.00 ($250.00 each). For a single arrangement in front of the ambo the cost is $100.00. For a single arrangement in front of the Divine Mercy icon the cost is $75.00. To place your order, please contact the church office. The colors used will be appropriate for the weekend and the flowers used will be at the discretion of the florist.
