MASS
TIMES
NOV. 7TH—FEB. 28TH
SAT. 4:00 & SUN. 9:00 MON.—FRI. 9:00 A.M. MASS
PRAY THE ROSARY
1/2 HOUR BEFORE MASS
Wed. Eucharistic Adoration after Mass—10:00
CHAPEL OPEN FOR PRAYER
8:00– 4:00 MON.—FRI.
176 Marian Dr.
Laurie, MO 65037
OFFICE 573-374-7855
FAX 573-374-0627
ASSISTANT PASTOR
FATHER HENRY USSHER
DEACON—DAVID LOVELL
SECRETARY, DIANA BARACZ
BOOKKEEPER, KATHY WOODWARD
MAINTENANCE
TOM GERANT
CODY TAYLOR
PAT HAGGERTY
PASTOR REV.
PATRICK DOLAN
THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF
MARY, MOTHER OF THE
CHURCH
Email:
Website: www.shrineofstpatrick.org
P.O. BOX 1250, LAURIE, MO
65038
MARKETING DIRECTOR,
ROSE VANDERBECK
573-374-MARY
St. Patrick’s Mission Statement
The mission of faith community of St.
Patrick’s Church is to encourage
involvement of all parishioners, to foster
spiritual growth and faith formation, to
witness gospel values, to reach out to the
local community, and to coordinate
ministries to help us live the Gospel in the
modern world.
AT THE BEAUTIFUL LAKE OF THE OZARKS
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
THIS WEEK FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 20TH, 2015
HOLY YEAR OF MERCY
CHRISTMAS 2015
SUN. YOUTH MASS & FAMILY ACTIVITY
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
May the peace of this Christmas season
be with all of you! One of the traditional
images of Christmas that readily comes
to our minds is the star, shining brightly
above the manger where Jesus was laid.
The thought of light dispelling the
darkness brings a sense of happiness.
We only need to drive around on
Christmas Eve and see houses lit up in
colorful displays to realize how light has
a way of lifting our spirits. Christ Jesus
came into our world to be the light of the
human race, as the beginning of John’s
Gospel proclaims. No matter what the
coming year may bring, it is my hope
that each of us may find comfort in
knowing that the light of God’s Love
shines in our hearts.
With my best wishes for a joyous and
Merry Christmas, I am
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend John R. Gaydos
Bishop of Jefferson City
UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY 13TH
YOUTH SOUP SUPPER
St. Patrick’s and The Mother’s Shrine has
been designated by Bishop Gaydos as a
special place of prayer for pilgrims during
the Holy Year of Mercy.
MERCY MINUTES MERCY MINUTES MERCY MINUTES MERCY MINUTES
WEEKEND COLLECTION DEC. 13TH $4,816
*includes electronic funds
Attendance approx. in church 456
Average weekly collections needed $6,800
Electronic fund transfer available for the 1st, 15th etc.
available for weekly contribution, building & maintenance,
Charitable Outreach, Christmas and Easter.
STEWARDSHIP
The following is an update as of Mon. Dec. 21st
Campaign Goal $80,000
Pledged $ 59,101 73.9%
Collected $ 54,506 68.1%
Thanks to all who have responded to this date.
Envelopes available in the back of Church and in your
envelope sets!!
MAINTAIN & STORE WITH CARE CAMPAIGN
A Jubilee Year involves pilgrimage to a Holy site. Many
will travel to Rome during this Holy Year of Mercy. But
still more will not be able to do so. St. Patrick Church at
The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of God has been
designated a pilgrimage site in our Diocese. During the
coming year we will open our doors and our hearts to
welcome these many pilgrims.
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
MON 9:00 LENA CENITI
TUES. 9:00 SPECIAL INTENTIONS
WED. 9:00 VICKYE HEAD
THURS. 9:00 MEMORIAL FLOWERS
FRI. 9:00 MEMORIAL FLOWERS
SAT. 4:00 PARISHIONERS
SUN. 9:00 DOT HANRAHAN
MASS INTENTIONS DEC. 21ST SCRIPTURE READINGS DEC. 21ST
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK, ELDERLY AND LONELY.
PARISHIONERS - Julia Curiale, David Naher, Mike Kuse,
Jim Eades, Jim Saab, Brian Grinnell, Rita Smelser, Ralph
Baracz, Addie Walters, Elizabeth Rourke, Rich Rowan, Barb
Schweiger, Claire Hughes, Bill Shortino, Ceil Bish, Duane
Kennedy, Sandy Vossen, Doc Lee, Marcia Bonick, Hank Bau-
er, Clarence Hager, Rosemary Stoltz, Thomas Heinsz, Adam
Steffen, Barb Miller, Tom Schweiger, Bob Gentry, Bud Reker,
Dan Kuse, Tom Costello, Don Drake, Mary Bray.
FRIENDS & FAMILY OF PARISHIONERS
Tony Kuse, Don Smith, Sarah O’Bryan, Amanda Wood,
Jeremy Powers, Maggie Wyman, Mike Switalski, Michael
Fees, Vicky O’Daniels, Tegan Gaul, Ann Reilly, Joe Brandl,
Jerome Galilley, Barbara Martin, Susan Callahan, Barb
Denne, Shelia Hyman, Laurie Hensiek, Jill Davis and family,
Gracie Schroeder, Larry McGuire, Duane Lowe, Mason
Prieskorn, Jake, Darcy & baby Meyer, Bill Schartz, Dozier
family, James Tennison, Ruby Clabough, Barbara Mais, Lisa
Brooks, Michelle Carter, Christopher Bonick, Amber Wat-
son Wiseman, Paul Stoltz, Chris Bucksath, Barbara Miller,
Gina Holland, Alexander & Melissa Bonick, Rex Dull, Lanita
Bell, Jane Riddle, Don & Juanita Wilson, Toni Marie
Rinella, Baby Thomas Frances, Natalie Staffieri,
Crystal Raeder, Elmer Henry, Greg Petersen, Chuck Beh-
rens, Phil Whitworth, Louise Starzynski,
Mackenzie Trost, Richard Dascher, Pat Schartz., Bill O’Bry-
an, Gay Brumagin, Cheryl Kerfeld.
PLEASE PRAY
THANK YOU
Mon. Saint Peter Canisius
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45
Tues. 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
Wed. Saint John of Kanty
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
Thurs. 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79
Thurs. Christmas Eve Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-
25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25
Fri. Christmas Day Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18
or 1:1-5, 9-14
Sat. Saint Stephen
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22
Sun. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and
Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/ Col
3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52
Jo Ann and I want to thank everyone for your prayers, Masses and cards, especially for our grandson, Thomas Francis. Thomas is out of the hospital and doing very well. He will be here for Christmas! Please continue to pray for me as I continue my cancer treatment. Don and Jo Ann Drake
SAINT OF THE WEEK
St. John of Kanty ( 1390-1473)- December 23
was a Polish priest, scholastic philosopher, physicist,
and a theologian. He was born in Poland. After gradu-
ating from the Kraków Academy, John taught philoso-
phy while preparing for the priesthood. He was a pro-
fessor of theology and spent many hours copying man-
uscripts of the Holy Scriptures. John became well
known for his generosity and compassion toward the
poor, especially needy students. He subsisted on what
was strictly necessary to sustain his life. He made four
pilgrimages to Rome, carrying his luggage on his back.
He slept little, ate sparingly, and took no meat. He was
a typical Saint: kind, humble, and generous. May we
realize as he did that "what kind of work can be more
noble than to cultivate the minds of young people so
that the love of God and his Holy precepts go hand-in-
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
CONGRATULATIONS
Melvin & Jane Grossman, 58 years
Bob & Judy Raeth, 45 years
George & Kathy Tankersley, 44 years
Gary & Rhonda Burris, 35 years
May the Lord Bless you
with many more years!!
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
THANKS
FOR YOUR GENEROUSITY!!!
We work with the nurses at the Versailles
and Stover schools. At this time of the year
we respond accordingly and have provided
either coats, gloves, sweat pants, underwear,
tennis shoes, soap and toiletries to over 300
children. As requests are received throughout
the school year, we respond accordingly.
Thanks also to the Knights for your donation!!
Your donations are making a difference!!
Thanks for helping us help others!!
God Bless!!
Jim & Harriet Troia
Ed and Gwen Seaton
THURS. DEC. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE
CAROLING 6:30 MASS 7:00
FRI. DEC. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
MASS 10:00
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
SAT. DEC. 26 MASS 4:00
SUN. DEC. 27 MASS 9:00
THURS. DEC. 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE
MASS 5:30
JAN. 1 FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD
MASS 9:00
JAN. 3 FEAST OF EPIPHANY
SAT. 4:00 P.M. SUN. 9:00
JAN. 10TH FEAST OF BAPTISM OF JESUS
MASSES SAT. 4:00 & SUN. 9:00
END OF CHRISTMAS SEASON
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
The Guild will be selling “Keep Christ in Christmas” car
magnets for $3.00 after Mass. It is a great way to spread
an important message as we enter the Christmas season.
COACOATS FOR KIDS ST. PAT’S CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
FOR THOSE THAT COULD NOT
ATTEND OUR PENANCE SERVICE, THERE
WILL BE RECONCILIATION
MON. DEC. 21st & TUES. DEC. 22ND
BEFORE (8:30) AND AFTER 9:00 Mass
Come and welcome the Lord with a heart free of
sin and filled with praise. Plan to celebrate this
sacrament as preparation for Christmas.
THE PRESENT OF PRESENCE
God sent a present into the world, the Gift of loving
presence named Jesus. The gospel stories indicate that
Jesus gave few material things to people. What he gave
most was his personal presence, gift that were treasures
of the heart: belief in self, inner healing, peace of mind,
compassion, forgiveness, dignity, and justice.
Like Jesus, we can give from our inner abundance, gifts
from the heart. Moments lovingly spent with another
through prayer or through personal presence carry more
beauty and have more endurance than anything material
we could give.
Advent is a good season to be more deliberate in sharing
the present of our presence every day. It may be
through a phone call, letter, a visit, or through the bond-
ing of prayer as we focus love and attention toward
those who need the strength of God to be with them.
From “Out of the Ordinary by Joyce Rupp
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
by
Rev. Jim
Snyder, USAF
Chaplain, Re-
tired
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS
CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS FROM MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH Knights of Columbus Council 10831
LADIES AUXILIARY
The Ladies Auxiliary are selling the following:
Pecan halves or pieces for $10 each.
2 year Calendars $3.00 each
Julie Dorman 515-249-1287
Joyce Szemplenski 573-873-3075
RECONCILIATION
Six students received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time Sunday, December 12, during our Communal Penance Service. Back row L to R: Breana Wnorowski Lily Parker, Joshua Leake Front row L to R: Jolien Shaburg Skylar Deters Felicity Pasowicz
THANK YOU
A BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make the Saint Nicholas Party a fun evening. Thanks goes to the Guild, Brad Deters & the kitchen staff, the music folks, Saint Nicholas, and all those behind the scenes who helped in any way to make the evening a celebration! Blessings and Merry Christmas! Ellen Lovell
In Honor of
Father C.D. Ryan
Father Patrick Dolan
Father Joe Abah
Father Henry Ussher
Deacon Dave Lovell
In Memory of
Father Fred Barnett
Father Edwin Cole
Tom Gerant Sr.
Charlie Stoltz
Joe & Eliese Brown
Raymond Macek
Marilyn Bauer
Claude Coldwell
Andy & Margaret Nelen
Dave Brazie
Kathy Adams
Grady Wilkinson
Daniel Watts
Eugene Hatcher
Mike Brown
Stephen Underwood
Martha Debels
James Pryde
Harry Conrey
Alexander Hoff
Rich Terrell
Joe Dawdy
Terry Coldwell
Joe Heppler
Ray Silvey
Dave Bozich
Kelly, Sharon & Brett
Nevins
Dave Gilbert
Nick Mohs
Frances Shiray
Parents of
Bernie & Millie Marco
Floyd LaHay
Kelli Nevins
Brett Nevins
Sharon Nevins
Dave Gilbert
Nick Mohs
Frances Shiray
The Szemplenski family
The Denne family
Leland Reilly
Harold & Marie Ellis
Mary Helen Doherty
Jack Wilgen
Joe Pazolli
Deacon Dave Ritter
Ron & Helen Madden
Karen Collier
Stephen & Stella Konuch
Ted & Louise Smith
John & Elaine Wheeler
Anthony & Irene Mikesic
Roc Mitchell
Gerald & Louise Miller
Beverley Miller
Lawrence Freund
ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
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SUNDAY DEC. 27th 9:00 Lector: Hunter Deters, Rick Purdon Greeters: Mari Pat Brooks, Bernie Marco, Marge Van Evercooren Eucharistic Ministers: Jim Ellis, Liz Pauly, Joyce Szemplenski, John Pilla, Mari Pat Brooks, Marge Devine Director of Worship: Paul Van Evercooren, Jerry Unrein
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
SATURDAY DEC. 26th 4:00
Lector: David Chase
Greeters: Mary Jane Gorbet
Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy Vogel, Ellen
Lovell, Steve & Janice Mandl, Mary Jane
Gorbet, Lorrie Steffen
Director of Worship: Jim Troia & Jim
Klein
If you are not available on the day scheduled, kindly make arrangements for someone to fill your place. Thank you.
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
OFFERTORY GIFT BEARER
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.