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Sacrificial Offerings
Last Sunday you contributed $8,205.00 to your church. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
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Catholic Relief Collection
We express sincere thanks and appreciation for your generosity and care for God's less fortunate. The Catholic Relief Collection totaled $2,302.15.
JML
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Monday Night Prayer
Matthew Kelly spoke about the seven pillars of Catholic spirituality and happiness. On Monday evening in church we practice two of the seven pillars; contemplation (silent adoration) and praying the Rosary. Come join us. We meet every Monday at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It will change your life.
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Young At Heart Club
Meeting and Luncheon
Ladies and Gentlemen - check your recipes!! We are having our pot luck luncheon on April 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the school gym. If you did not sign up at the last meeting we will be contacting you to bring a dish to pass. Prepare to have a great feast - chicken and all the great dishes our friends and parishioners have prepared.
All seniors 55+ please join us. Dues only $5.00.
Thank You
A big thank you goes out to all who baked or helped in any way for the spaghetti dinner and for Matthew Kelly's reception.
- Young at Heart Board
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Adopt-a-Child
Our thanks to Rita Bentson for her contribution to our Adopt-A-Child Fund, given in memory of a friend.
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Sympathy
We express our pledge of prayers to the family of Edward Kubinski who was recently buried from our church. May he rest in peace.
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In Memoriam
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| April 18, 1991 |
William Kummer |
| April 18, 1992 |
Elizabeth Barton |
| April 18, 1994 |
John Sartori |
| April 19, 1982 |
Mildred Ruddy |
| April 19, 1984 |
Raymond Rosczyk |
| April 20, 1992 |
Catherine Weber |
| April 20, 1999 |
Marie Brennan |
| April 20, 1999 |
Mary Barello |
| April 21, 1994 |
Bernice Kocolowski |
| April 21, 1996 |
Fred Boseo |
| April 21, 2002 |
Emma Murphy |
| April 22, 1995 |
Edna Phelan |
| April 23, 1979 |
William Mulcahy, Jr. |
| April 23, 1985 |
Joseph Mussario |
| April 23, 1992 |
Roberta Morgan |
| April 24, 1980 |
Genevieve Lawlor |
| April 24, 1987 |
John Lindholm |
| April 24, 2002 |
Laverne Hanks |
| April 24, 2003 |
Helen Helling |
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What Happened to our Marriage?
We started our marriage with such love, hope and joy, but after a few years...What happened? Plans, dreams, situations, they all change. A worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will help you bring back the joy and strengthen your love for each other. Upcoming weekend dates are April 16-18, May 14-16, and July 16-18. For more information or reservations, call Jim and Jane Richards at 815-744-7660.
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Father Jim�s Corner
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A Prayer for Priests
Keep them, I pray You, dearest Lord
Keep them, for they are Thine -
Your priests whose lives burn out before
Your consecrated shrine.
Keep them, for they are in the world,
Though from the world apart;
When earthly pleasures tempt, allure,
Shelter them in Your Heart.
Keep them, and comfort them in hours
O loneliness and pain,
When all their life of sacrifice
For souls seems but in vain.
Keep them, and O remember, Lord,
They have no one but Thee,
Yet they have only human hearts,
With human frailty.
Keep them as spotless as the Host,
That daily they caress;
Their every thought and word and deed,
Deign, dearest Lord to bless.
Cardinal Dougherty
On this Divine Mercy Sunday, please pray for your priests, especially Father Eugene and Father Jim. We pray for you daily.
Father Jim
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Thank You -- Thank You
Just a brief note to thank so many of you who sent Easter cards, Easter pastries and Easter gifts to Father Eugene and Yours Truly. We surely appreciated your thoughtfulness and kindness. God Bless You!
As ever,
Father Jim
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The Great Vigil of Easter
The dramatic celebration of the Easter Vigil and rising to Life in Christ was a profound experience for the 11 member of St. Patrick's R.C.I.A. In a darkened church Father Jim lit the new fire as candles were passed among the congregation. With the moving readings of our journey with Christ, the newly baptized and the candidates were invited to step forward and receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist for the first time.
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Mission Talk
On Sunday, May 2, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in church, we will have our third and final mission talk for 2004. On this evening Father Jay Comerford, O.Carm., a St. Pat's boy, will speak on the Blessed Mother in our lives. Father Jay is an engaging and reflective preacher. His words will touch your hearts. Please mark your calendar!
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World Day for Vocations
May 2, 2004
"Wherever two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst of them"(Mt. 18:20). Sisters Norma, Ellen and Karen are inviting any interested person or families to join them at Emmaus House Convent, 1523 Mayfield Avenue on May 2, 2004, at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. to pray for vocations. Everyone has a special vocation from God. We will thank God for our vocation, pray to be faithful to it, and pray that more people will heed the call to the priesthood and religious life. Please call to RSVP or for more information (730-0971).
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Letter from Catholic Charities
Dear Father Jim and St. Pat Parishioners,
Our mission at Catholic Charities is to translate God's love into professional human services. Your gift of $200.00 is helping us put that mission into practice.
For many individuals homelessness or fear of losing one's homes is a painful reality. When housing is uncertain, everything else becomes unstable. At Catholic Charities Daybreak Center we are proud to provide quality services and programming that include homeless shelter services, homelessness prevention efforts, emergency assistance for basic needs, educational and employment programs, and supportive, professional case management services.
Again, thank you for your support of Catholic Charities Daybreak Center. It is truly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Kathleen McGowan
Executive Director
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