St. Patrick Catholic Church

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Altar flowers are available for a

donation of $50.00 per weekend. Please

call the parish office to reserve your date!

Couples anticipating a

baptism, please contact Susan Molloy at

626-8626 to complete your preparation.

YOU ARE INVITED!

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, becoming a Catholic, or seeking the sacrament of Confirmation in order to come into full communion, then this invitation is for you. RCIA is a process, in which general information and conversation lead to the stages of conversion. We invite you to journey with us. Please, call Susan Molloy to register at: 626-8626.

Our Church has a calendar of Parish Events and Activities on our homepage

www.stpatrickchurch.org

We are also on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/saintpatrickcatholicchurch

Palm Beach Gardens , Florida January 29, 2016 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY, January 29, 2017 8:00am Laura Ann Thomas and Ann Parrinello by Jean and Jerry Manno 9:30am Fleming and Susie Hanley by Their Children 11:30am People of the Parish MONDAY, January 30, 2017 8:30am Garry Paul Colasurdo by His Brother, Robbie TUESDAY, January 31, 2017 8:30am Howard Roemer by Barbara WEDNESDAY, February 1, 2017 8:30am Rocco Lofaro by Virginia Cannon

THURSDAY, February 2, 2017 8:30am Anna Lino by The Virga Family

FRIDAY, February 3, 2017 8:30am Pat Sheridan and Tommy Sheridan by Bill and Joyce Conklin Paddy Condon by Kevin and Terri FitzGerald SATURDAY, February 4, 2017 4:00pm People of the Parish 5:30pm Frank Randazzo, Jr by Mom

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Patrick Parish committed to the Eucharist and guided by the Holy Spirit strives to be a welcoming presence to all, reaching out to the spiritual, emotional, educational, social and material needs of all God’s children, both in our parish and beyond. We hope in this way to show our love for God, not only by what we say, but by the way we live our lives.

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Congratulations: (CCC 1227)

“According to the Apostle Paul, the believer enters through Baptism into communion with Christ’s death, is buried with him and rises with him….The baptized have ‘put on Christ.’ Through the Holy Spirit, Baptism is a bath that purifies, justifies, and sanctifies.” Remember to pray for our newly baptized who have entered the Body of Christ on: January 22, Matthew James McDermott, son of John & Cheryl McDermott May they grow in the love and knowledge of Christ, as members of the Catholic Church.


Faith Formation

For more information contact Susan Molloy in the Faith Formation office @ 626-8626 or by email:

[email protected].

Notification of dates:

Parents, please mark your calendars: First Communion and Confirmation:

First Communion Parent Meeting

Feb. 8th at 7pm

First Confession: 10:30am April 8, 2017 First Communion: 10:30am May 13, 2017

Confirmation Parent Meeting

Confirmation: 5:30pm May 20th Religious Education dates are on the parish calendar located at the bottom of the parish web site: stpatrickchurch.org

We are in great need of Eucharistic Ministers! If you feel called to serve the Church in this role please contact:

Toni: (561) 308-1694 Jim: (561) 308-0842

Faith Formation Calendar

1/29 - Religious Education 1st - 5th grade 10:40am - 11:40am / 6th—9th grade 7:00 - 8:15pm 2/2 - RCIA - 7pm 2/5 - Religious Education 1st - 5th grade 10:40am - 11:40am / 6th—9th grade 7:00 - 8:15pm 2/9 - RCIA - 7pm 2/12 - Religious Education 1st - 5th grade 10:40am - 11:40am / 6th—9th grade 7:00 - 8:15pm

Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes

Hosted by Fr. Brian Campbell and Collette Travel

September 3-12, 201

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Contact: Fr. Campbell @ 561-798-5661 Email: [email protected]

Pilgrimage to Fatima

Eucharistic Ministers NEEDED

Pinochile card players, 1 PM on the second floor of the parish center Wednesdays. Beginners are welcomed. For more information call Henry 561 352 8172

Pinochile

mailto:[email protected]

Monday Nights 7-8:30pm in the Youth Room. All young adults ages 18-35 are invited to come! The goal of the young adult group is to promote spiritual

development and provide support through communal prayer, socializing, and service to our community. You can also find out what is happening next from our facebook group page named “Ascension Young Adults”.

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Youth & Young Adults

For more information contact Nick Lanowich in the youth office @ 626-8626 or by email:

[email protected].

High School Youth Group

All high school teens are welcome to join the OHM Clovers Thursday nights from 6:00-8pm. For more information contact Nick Lanowich in the youth office at 626-8626 or by email: [email protected].

Ascension Young Adults Group

1/30- Ascension - Seminarian Teaching Night 2/3 - OHM Clovers - Making Sandwiches for Feed the Need Children and watching a movie

Youth & Young Adults Calendar Peregrine Page-Turners

The Ascension Young Adult Group have a Book Club (Peregrine Page-Turners) that will meet once a month on Wednesday. Our new book that we will be starting in the new year is Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton. Orthodoxy (1908) is a book by G. K. Chesterton that has become a classic of Christian apologetics. In the book's preface Chesterton states the purpose is to "attempt an explanation, not of whether the Christian faith can be believed, but of how he personally has come to believe it." In it, Chesterton presents an original view of Christian religion. He sees it as the answer to natural human needs, the "answer to a riddle" in his own words, and not simply as an arbitrary truth received from somewhere outside the boundaries of human experience. The book was written when Chesterton was an Anglican. He converted to Catholicism 14 years later. Chesterton chose the title, Orthodoxy, to focus instead on the plainness of the Apostles' Creed, though he admitted the general sound of the title was "a thinnish sort of thing". For more information contact Nick Lanowich in the youth office at 626-8626 or by email: [email protected]

Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center Men’s Retreat

Men’s Retreat: Feb 3-5, 2017 Friday 6pm to Sunday 12 Noon)

Coordinator: Ken Lee ([email protected])

Come for a Body and Spiritual Refresher Conversations with fellow retreatants

St Patrick + 3 Additional Parishes Educational sessions with OLF clergy

Worship & 1-on-1 with OLF clergy, if desired Quiet Reflection Time – Private Room Waterside Relaxation - Walk/Sit/Enjoy

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Thursday evening rehearsals for our St. Patrick Choir take place at 7 p.m. in the Choir Room. We welcome all who would like to share his or her voice, to enrich our liturgy each Sunday. The

adult Choir sings the first Sunday of each month at the 11:30 Mass (warm-up in the Chapel at 10:50 a.m.), and on all other Sundays at the 9:30 Mass (warm-up in the Chapel at 9:00 a.m.). All youth in grades K through 12: Please consider joining our Youth Choir, under the direction of Sandra Baran. From September to May the kids sing the first Sunday of each month at the 9:30 Mass, and also at other special times during year, and have the following rehearsal schedule: K through 5th grade – Sundays at 10:30 to 11 a.m., OR at 11:45 to 12:15 after Religious Ed., in the Choir Room. 6th through 12th grade – Sundays from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. in the Choir Room. To sign up please contact Alan Bowman, Director of Music and liturgy, in the Parish Office: 626-8626, ext. 115. COME JOIN US!


The Saint Patrick Choirs Parish Outreach Ministry

HELLO AGAIN… Hello everyone! You will probably have seen me around by now or heard about me. My name is Sister Vivian Gonzalez, rmi and I’m the new Director of Parish Outreach/Evangelization. I started in the

parish on August 1 and introduced myself, but as the last group of our seasonal parishioners arrive, I found the need to re-introduce myself. I’m Cuban by birth, came to the Sates when I was nine. In 1985 I entered the convent with the Claretian Sisters in Miami, a year later I was sent to Colombia to do my novaitiate. In 1988 I professed my first vows. There is something I want everyone to know about me. I’m deaf on both ears, I have a cochlear implant which helps, but even if it’s not noticeable by most people, I do have a handicap so I ask everyone to have a bit of patience if you call me on the phone, or if you speak to me and I don’t respond, please know I’m not being mean. I’m very good with emails and definitely in person. I love chatting with people. Allow me now to share with you what my job here in the parish is. The official title in Director of Parish Outreach, I understand it more as evangelization in all areas, but more importantly I’m the Parish Sister. A parish is not a business, it is a family community, and as such it thrives in healthy relationships. That is what Fr. Aidan wants my Ministry to be about. Evangelization, prayer, and personal contact is vital for any good parish. We will strive to do this in St. Patrick. What I will be doing in the parish is to establish a personal relationship with our families, starting with the newly registered parishioners. I will be doing home visits to get to know the families and inquire about the needs you may have, as well as the talents you can offer. I firmly believe God has blessed each of us with a personal story and the parish is a privileged place to listen to that story and grow from it. Everyone benefits by sharing how God has worked in each person’s life. I look forward to meeting you and hope you will have some time to meet with me.

Let’s keep each other in our prayers. Sister Vivian

Fearless Caregiver Conference Riviera Beach Marina Event Center

190 East 13th Street Riviera Beach FL 33404

February 15th 2017 10:00AM - 2:30PM

The Fearless Caregiver Conference provides practical information, advice and support for those caring for loved ones. The conference

is designed to help attendees receive hands-on advice to overcome his or her caregiving

challenges. Family Caregivers will learn how to access the tools they need to navigate the healthcare system and find the community resources they need as they care for their

loved ones. Register at caregiver.com or call

Cathy 954-362-8126

Fearless Caregiver Conference

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Parking Violations One of the council’s principles is CHARITY The Bingo program raises funds for charity. Bingo is operated every Monday and Friday at the council hall at 11499 Prosperity Farms Road. The doors open at 4:30 PM and bingo starts at 6:00 PM. A snack bar with home cooked food is available. Come enjoy yourself and help a worthy cause. For information call 561-622-7267. Santa Maria Council 4999 welcomes you attend the council business meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. If you are NOT A KNIGHT and interested in joining please call Bob Nader at 561-594-5727 or visit our website at www.kc4999.org.

Knights of Columbus

SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY

Attention St. Patrick Justice Ministry Peace Network Members, our next gathering of Network Members will take place on Monday February 27th at 7:00p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please mark your calendar. For more information call your team leader or Toni Par-ker at 561 -308 -1694

Tickets are being issued by Palm Beach County

Sheriff ’s Office for parking in the

NO PARKING AREAS

which are clearly marked.

This action is mandated as a matter of safety.

Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

The Way of Saint James

The 72-mile trek will be completed over the course of six days and will end in the beautiful and historic city of Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. There, you will not only receive your certificate of completion from the city of Santiago, but you will also be able to attend one of the Pilgrims’ Masses held twice daily at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, which also houses the purported remains of Saint James.

For more information, contact Bob

Silva at:

[email protected]

Phone: (561)707 – 2399

Cut this out and return to the parish office either by mail or in person. Mailing address: 13591 Prosperity Farms Rd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Upon receipt we will mail a tax statement.

Name:_____________________________ __________________________________ Address:___________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________________

Tax Statement Request

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St. Patrick Faith Ministry to Feed Needy Children We meet in the Family Life Center on Tuesday & Friday at 9:00 A.M. Our ministry provides a lunch for 210 kids which they take home because the have no evening meal. We are in need of sandwiches, Capri Sun juice, small waters, snacks, such as individual packages of crackers, individual apple sauce. Also, monetary donations are accepted and appreciated. Any questions please contact Norma Brown 561-630-2710 or Pat Chase 561-626-0227

Feed Needy Children

Meets once a month in Parish Hall. Next meeting to discuss the book State of Wonder by Ann Patchett will be on February 22nd from 2:00-3:30p.m. For more information call Carole Policy 561-627-0799.

St. Mary’s Hospital Needs You

St. Mary's Medical Center and the Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's Medical Center believe volunteers are a vital component in the operation of our medical center. We are in great need of caring volunteers to help our team in non-medical support duties. Contact Volunteer Services today for more information on how to be a part of this life-changing opportunity. (561) 882-2998 or email [email protected]

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

Bereavement is the emotional, spiritual and physical process of working through grief. Our bereavement ministry, at St. Patrick, is to facilitate persons in the grief process. If this is your need call the Church office or Dr. Glenn Galtere at 797-1586.

Fiction and Fellowship Book Club

Music at Saint Patrick

Please join us for our next “Music at St. Patrick” on Sunday, February 19th at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall, as we present JAZZ IN THE HALL - starring St. Patrick’s own Sandra Mandella, with The Bobby Chirafisi Sextet. You won’t want to miss it!

Anniversary Mass

Eucharistic Minister Training

In preparation for the upcoming Lenten Season a

Eucharistic Minister Training workshop and Lent

liturgy sign –up meeting will be help on Thursday

February 9th at 7:00p.m. in the Church. It’s

important all Eucharistic Ministers, both new and

current attend this gathering. Please RSVP calling

the church office 561-626-8628.

Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside at the celebration of our 33rd Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at 10:30AM, at St. Lucie Church in Port St. Lucie. Cake, coffee and punch will be served in the parish hall after the Mass. All couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, or 50 or more years of marriage in the calendar year 2017 are invited to participate. To attend, please contact your own parish office and register your names as soon as possible – but no later than Monday, January 30, 2017. We ask that all participating couples arrive at St. Lucie Church by 10:00AM -- thirty minutes prior to the start of the Mass.

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DSA 240,662.77 383 Donors

Please use weekly envelopes for the

offertory, Thank you!

Thank you for your financial support of St. Patrick & for remembering us in your will!

Upcoming 2nd Collections:

2/5 For the Poor 2/19 All Saints Catholic School 2/26 Diocesan Retired Priest


Please pray for our Military

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS If you would like to have a loved one in our weekly prayer list, please e-mail their name to: [email protected]. Names will remain automatically on the list for 30 days. You may resubmit names after that date.

Stephen Barto Mary Margaret Busa Linda Brigida Savannah Burden Mary Magaret Busa Victor Cabral Bob Cheviot Matthew Cleary Tambra Courtemanche Jacqueline Coury Josh DeGennaro Carol Dickinson Diane Dicresce James Doyle Katie Lynn Doyle Robert Durborow Tom Eastman Victoria Egnatur Sandra Ekeson Jessica Farrell Barbara Friedman Anna May Flynn Jared Marcell Goode Dianne Gosselin Tracey Jones-Gulli

Offertory

Ray Hall Kyle Hintlian Gloria Hoffman Donna Kelley Patrick Kinney Bunny Kirby Brenda Klimas Mike Leroy Margaret Lombardi Mary Mancuso Catherine Manger Melanie McDonald Joseph Murray Camille Nawrocki Frank and Jacqueline Oppedisano

Robert Reddinington Alex Roman Rosa Rubio Christine Velaquez Donna Velasquez Epifanio Velasquez Rita Vona Christine Watson Horace J. Watson Marissa Wildrick

MSgt Adam Cartwright, USAF Raymond Elderd III, Colonel, US Army Jonathan Farmer, SFC Matthew Farmer, Lt. Col. Paul A. Marquez CW5, US Army, Pilot Capt. Jesse A. Monico, US Army Tim Perez, Cpl., US Marines Nicholas Raich, US Army 1st Lt. Jesse Schmitt, USMC Luke Spadafora, Private, USMC Lt. Ryan Patrick Tiernan, US Navy Nicholas Tiller, U.S.A.F.

We give handmade knitted or crocheted shawls to seriously sick parishioners or family members. They are given to comfort recipients in their time of need. Shawls may be requested by Parishioners, Parish Staff, and Parish Ministry Coordinators serving the needs of the seriously ill or infirm. Shawls are also donated to a local hospital. The privacy of the recipient will be respected at all times. All parishioners are welcome to donate yarn, or money to buy yarn for this Ministry. Since shawls are never sold, we offer our deep appreciation for your support. For further information and to obtain a shawl request form please contact the parish office 626-8626. The ministry group meets every Monday from 2-4 PM in the Parish Hall.

St. Patrick's Prayer Shawl Ministry

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