Mass Schedule Weekdays: 8:00 a.m., Tuesday through Friday

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Last Sunday of the Month: 10:00 a.m. Family Mass

March 8, 2020 2nd Sunday of Lent

St. Patrick Parish 114 King Street, Larkspur, CA 94939

Email: parish@stpatricksmarin.org Phone: 415-924-0600 www.stpatricksparish.com

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday 4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.

or another time by appointment.

St. Patrick’s Thrift Shop 457 Magnolia Avenue Larkspur CA 94939 Phone: 415-924-5393 Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday: Noon - 4:00 p.m. Parish Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Monday—Friday)

St. Patrick School of Religion

415-924-0600 x15

St. Patrick K-8 School

415-924-0501

TO REGISTER IN THE PARISH Visit our website and register online or come to the Parish Office

Parish Staff Cathy Plocki Liturgical Coordinator Phyllis Rybensky Helping Hands Coordinator Barbara Cavalier Hospitality Coordinator Deborah Benedict Adult Choir Director Daniel Savio Pianist

Monsignor Michael Padazinski Pastor Reverend Andrew Ginter In Residence Angela Hadsell School Principal Lisa Gramlich Director of Religious Education & Evangelization Agata Konopka Parish Office

On Sunday, March 1, at the 10 AM Mass at St. Patrick, Monsignor Padazinski celebrated the Rite of Sending for our three RCIA members: Bijan Pajoohi, April Alongi, and Catherine Karnitis. They have been meeting each Monday evening, starting in September, to learn about the Catholic faith, to pray, and to share the journey towards full communion into the Church. At the Rite of Sending, their sponsors and the parish community attested to their faithfulness and commitment. We also affirmed, as a parish, that we would continue to support them in prayer and by our actions as they embark upon the next stage in their journey. Later that afternoon, at 4 PM, Archbishop Cordileone celebrated the Rite of Election at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. After the reading of the Sacred Scriptures, and a moving homily by Archbishop Cordileone in English and in Spanish, the sponsors stood with the catechumens (those not yet baptized into our faith) and attested to their commitment and readiness. Next, the catechumens and their sponsors signed the parish Book of the Elect. Each RCIA director or representative then presented the Book of the Elect to the assembly from the steps of the altar. This was an impressive and moving sight to see, with all the parishes of our Archdiocese represented there on the steps of the altar! Following the presentation of the Book of the Elect, the candidates (those baptized Catholic and seeking to complete their Sacraments of Initiation ) stood up with their sponsors. The sponsors attested to the preparedness and faithfulness of the candidates, and the Archbishop accepted this testimony. Next came a blessing from the Archbishop, and the entire community sang a closing hymn. Archbishop Cordileone then processed through the Cathedral and downstairs to a reception area. We were delighted to take our turn having our picture taken with the Archbishop. Finally, we each went our separate ways in the parking lot, full of the joy we experienced this day, and headed home to Marin.

March 1 - Rite of Sending and Rite of Election

Mass Intentions March 7 — 15

Saturday March 7

5:00 pm Ray Hollister †

Sunday March 8

8:00 am 10:00 am 11:30 am

People of the Parish Howard Murphy † Jovin Dizon †

Monday March 9

No Mass

Tuesday March 10

8:00 am

Agata Konopka

Wednesday March 11

8:00 am

Marta Bakalarz †

Thursday March 12

8:00 am

Tricia Nieberding †

Friday March 13

8:00 am

Dorothy J. Smith †

Saturday March 14

5:00 pm

Marie Sieber

Sunday March 15

8:00 am 10:00 am 11:30 am

People of the Parish Flora Albaicin † Larry Servente †

Come and Enjoy

Camaraderie

A Delicious Bowl of Soup (or two)

A Wonderful Talk

Lenten Soup Suppers

on Wednesday evenings

at 6:00 p.m. in Healy Hall

March 11 – Monica Williams San Francisco Archdiocesan Director,

Catholic Cemeteries

March 18 – Micha Berman Program Director, Homeward Bound of Marin

March 25 – Father George Williams, S. J. Prison Chaplain at San Quentin

April 1 - Rich Gallagher Executive Board President,

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin

Bring a soup bowl and a spoon! Please call the parish office (415-924-0600) to help

with an accurate count.

LENTEN REGULATION: ABSTINENCE: Everyone fourteen years of age and older is bound to abstain from meat on FRIDAYS of Lent and GOOD FRIDAY. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. In doubt concerning fast, a priest assigned to pastoral ministry or confessor should be consulted. In the spirit of penance, the faithful should not lightly excuse themselves from this obligation.

St. Patrick’s Confirmation Group at King Street Residence

Our 8th grade Parish Confirmation Group lives out the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which they received in abundance back in December. On Tuesday, February 25th, our young people served our neighbors at King Street a tasty meal of lasagna, salad, bread, and cupcakes. After dinner, they took turned leading us all in several rounds of Bingo. Both residents and Confirmandi had a great time.

The Shroud of Turin A Presentation by Dr. J. Wayne Phillips

Saturday, March 21, 2020

10:00 am St. Sebastian Church

In this 21st century something unprecedented has happened!

The most studied relic in existence, thought to be the burial cloth of Christ once deemed a forgery, has been resurrected. Come listen to Dr. J. Wayne Phillips speak on the renewal of scientific studies on the Shroud and the incredible results these studies have yielded! Dr. Phillips is a recipient of a Vatican Diploma in Shroud Studies, graduate of the University of Notre Dame and University of Miami Medical School, and a member of the Shroud Science Group. This dynamic speaker has reached over 200,000 people. Do not miss the opportunity to personally hear him speak on the solid foundation in the science of the Shroud! All are Welcome! Please tell your friends and family. No cost of admission - Free Will Donations Accepted

WEBPAGE WITH LENTEN RESOURCES New on the archdiocesan website is a page devoted to Lent, with a beautiful slide show illustrating Our Journey through Lent, and many resources for entering deeply into and emerging fruitfully from this spiritually challenging but rewarding season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Read the Archbishop’s Lenten message, Bishop Barron’s Gospel reflections, and find activities and resources for all ages, including a link to the page “The Light is on for You.”. Visit the webpage, sfarch.org/lent.

Novena in honor of St. Joseph

March 11th — 19th Carmelite Monastery

530 Blackstone Dr, San Rafael

The Discalced Carmelite Nuns cordially invite you to attend their annual Novena to St. Joseph from March 11th to the 19th, with Mass and Vespers, at 4:00pm each afternoon, in the Monastery Chapel. This year’s Novena will be conducted by Father Agapetos.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Celebration

Saturday, March 14th, 2020

6:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.

Dinner and Live Music by the Rowan Brothers

Last Day to turn in reservations is Monday, March 9!

Parishioners and Guests 18 years of age and older are welcome to attend!

Entrees include corned beef & cabbage, fish, or pasta.

Full Bar Dinner is $35 per person

Reservation forms can be picked up in the vestibule of the Church and dropped off at the Parish

Office no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 9. Or go to www.stpatricksmarin.com and click the

shamrock to pay online.