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1 ST. PATRICK C A T H O L I C C H U R C H S o u t h F o u r t h S t r e e t, M e m p h i s, T e n n e s s e e Founded in 1866 Sunday Mass Schedule: 8:30am; 11:00am; 5:00pm Celebrating the Sacraments Reconciliation: Sundays 8:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m.; 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. or by appointment To inquire about Baptism, First Commu nion, Confirmation, Ma rriag e, Anoint ing of t he Sick, please call the Churc h Office at (901) Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017 This Week: Page 308: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; Psalm 96; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b; Matthew 22:15-21 Next Week: Page 310: Exodus 22:20-26; Psalm 18; 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10; Matthew 22:34-40 MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of St. Patrick's Catholic Community is to proclaim and live the Gospel message of unconditional love, healing and reconciliation through prayer, celebration and action on behalf of justice as a sign of hope for all God's people.

2 Weekday Mass Wednesdays 5:15 pm in the Church with Msgr. Al Kirk Sunday, November 12 After 11:00 Mass Welcome Father Val School Open House Parish Pot Luck To Our Visitors! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today! If you are passing through town, we wish you a safe and happy visit. If you are interested in joining St. Patrick parish or just looking for more information, please let us know. Feel free to approach a parishioner, call the office at , complete a registration form (at the back of the church) or visit us on line at NEEDED: 120 TURKEYS! Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! We hope to distribute at least 100 Thanksgiving Baskets to our neighbors as well as providing our More Than a Meal Thanksgiving dinner on November 19 th. If you are able to donate one (or more) turkeys, please bring them to the Outreach Center between now and November 15 th. Renewing The Mass With Father David Knight No matter how long we ve been participating in the Mass, there is always the possibility of seeing it in a new way, with fresh eyes. And these new insights can change everything. This booklet brings you the best of these insights from Fr. David Knight s classic book A Fresh Look at the Mass and invites you to see the new world the real world of relationship with God and one another that Eucharist offers us every time we participate. Available for purchase after all the Masses 30 Days on THE MASS Reflections and inspiration on how we celebrate $1.00

3 Word, Eucharist, Life 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 45 Psalm 96 1 Thessalonians 1 Matthew 22 Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." The words of Jesus give us pause for reflection on what is in our hearts We need also a clear mind as to who our Caesar is and to whom we owe anything We are committed in baptism to Christ who is the center of our living and loving Love of nation is not the same as loyalty to Caesar or whoever comes after him as civil authority Our dedication goes beyond reverence for the Stars and Stripes beyond attention to the national anthem or even singing it Our fidelity goes beyond a person in a political office even while still we hold the office itself in esteem We live in the time of the coming of the Kingdom which is in some sense right at our door In this life we are bound by the obligations of responsible citizenship at the same time giving attention due to the affairs of the Kingdom for which we pray repeatedly Christ has died to affirm his commitment to the God of love and mercy and to draw us into the matters of mercy and love and justice in the worldly realm even as citizens of the coming realm which is God s domain Help! We are looking for volunteers to launder and iron the altar linens. The altar linens are handkerchief-sized cloths per week. If you are willing to volunteer for a couple of weeks, please call the parish office at Many hands make light work! Our Offertory Donations October 15 Offering $3,837 Hurricane Relief $ 910 Please pray for the sick in our parish community, our friends and loved ones: Mary Baldwin, Patricia Split, Jeanne Richardson, Jeanna Millington, Art Sutherland, Deacon Eugene Champion, Kat Bagley, Karen Silverstein. Mary Ruben, Bernice Watkins, Robert Collins, Linda and James Owen, Lanny Merrill, Sharon Shea, Robert Faulkner, Fred Robinson, Richard Asbury, Sharon David, Thomas Born, Peggy Cunningham, Blanche Forest, Lucinda Lee, Margaret Lynch, Kevin David Maureen Hough donated two landscaping planters

4 Dorothy Day House Christmas Fundraiser After ALL Masses TODAY The Dorothy Day House will be taking pre-orders for Christmas wreaths and garlands as a fundraiser for their ministry to homeless families. They will have multiple options available. You will be 22 Noble Fir Wreath able to order items for yourself 28 Mixed Evergreen Wreath or order gifts with the direct delivery option, which is a wonderful way to buy wreaths for family members or friends, especially those who do not live in the Memphis area. Representatives of the DDH will be taking orders after all Masses today. Orders can also be placed online at between now and November 10 Western Cedar 2nd. For more information, 22 Mixed Evergreen Garland call Wreath The Dorothy Day House (DDH) provides temporary housing and support services for homeless families in Memphis, Tennessee. Working with other local agencies, staff members and volunteers provide families in need with a safe environment and the means to re-establish their independence. Since the DDH opened in May 2006, we have had 51 resident families. That number represents 58 adults and 109 children. In addition, we have helped numerous homeless families for whom we have not had space at the DDH with emergency needs, food, furniture, clothing, household supplies, etc. Most families have become homeless because of trauma (e.g., fire, violence, death of a wage earner) or unemployment/underemployment. Some come from families who have lived in poverty for many generations. In the spirit of Dorothy Day, the House relies on a people-helping-people model to provide transitional housing for ordinary families who have simply hit a rough spot in life. We help them over that rough spot by utilizing the talents of hundreds of volunteers to serve them in whatever way we can. Our philosophy is based on Dorothy Day s dictum, The mystery of the poor is this: They are Jesus and what you do for them you do for Him. The Dorothy Day House depends primarily on monetary and in-kind donations from private donors and organizations. While we are not officially associated with any church or denomination, we are rooted in the Christian Gospels, just as Dorothy Day was. For more information, see or visit our Facebook page.

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6 Morning of Reflection for all Ministers of the Sick Saturday, October 28 th 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Room A, Clunan Center St. Louis Catholic Church 203 S. White Station Road Speaker: Rev. Jolly Sebastian, M.C.B.S., Parochial Administrator, St. Louis Church Theme: Helping People to Transform their Sickness to Moments of Grace and Healing RSVP: by October 25 th to Pam Ray or " A Closer Walk with The Divine Mercy" with Video excerpts from Fr Russ Harbaugh 1 Day Retreat - with Jay Hastings - Custodian of the 1st class Relic of St Faustina and Founder of St Faustina Shrine/Society Saturday November 4, 2017 Holy Rosary Catholic Church 4851 Park Ave Begins with 8:15 a.m. Mass Retreat held in the "Family Room" 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Light food and breaks provided. Bring pen or pencil. Materials provided. Questions or to RSVP: Jay Hastings or sfshrine@msn.com

7 Good Works Are a Response To, Not a Reason For God's Forgiveness, Pope Says Friday, October 20, 2017 Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Christians are holy not because of their good works but because they recognize their sins before God and receive his forgiveness, Pope Francis said. In his homily at Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae Oct. 20, the pope said that good deeds are "the answer to the freely given love of God, who justifies us and forgives us always." "It is the Lord; He is the one who has forgiven our original sin and who forgives us every time we go to Him," the pope said. "We cannot forgive our own sins with our works, only He can forgive. We can respond to this forgiveness with our works." The day's Gospel reading from St. Luke, in which Christ warns His disciples about the dangers of hypocrisy, speaks of people trying to appear holy to others, while remaining "all dirty" within, the pope said. "These people put makeup on their soul, they live off makeup, holiness is makeup for them," he said. "Jesus always asks us to be truthful, but truthful in our hearts." Jesus, the pope continued, offers a different path than the hypocrites, who are nothing more than "soap bubbles" - here today and gone tomorrow. Pope Francis said Christ's warning on the danger of hypocrisy is a call for all men and women to "be consistent in our life, consistent in what we do and what we live," which brings with it the joy of God's forgiveness. "Truth always in front of God. Always! And this truth in front of God is what makes room so that the Lord forgives us," the pope said.

8 Follow us online: Today s Psalm Response Give the Lord glory and honor. (Psalm 96) Liturgical Ministers October 22 8:30 Lectors: Jamaal Fisher Mike Duffy EMHCs: Judy Bettice Joe Birch Sacristan: Andrea Nichols 11:00 Lectors: Jan Kidder Margaret Calicott EMHCs: Ray Terry Louise Terry Steve Likens Sacristan: Elena Murphy 5:00 Lectors: Rocio Diaz EMHCs: Chris Claude Sacristan: Flowers: Louise and Ray Terry ST. PATRICK S STAFF Rev. Val Handwerker Parochial Administrator Rev. Mr. Eugene Champion Deacon Ro O Sullivan Coordinator of Faith Formation ro.osullivan@stpat.cdom.org Julie Boland Office Manager julie.boland@stpat.cdom.org ST. PATRICK S CENTER STAFF Rev. Val Handwerker Parochial Administrator Deacon Eugene Champion Director Anna Champion Administrative Assistant Anne Stubblefield Volunteer Coordinator ST. PATRICK S JUBILEE SCHOOL Susan Pittman School Principal MINISTRY OF MUSIC Earl Randle 8:30 a.m. Mass Andrew Rourke 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Masses Angela Vandoli Cantor Julie Farrar Cantor Victoria Godwin - Cantor October 29 8:30 Lectors: Dell Stiner Judy Bettice EMHCs: Jerry Bettice Brenda Somes Sacristan: Aletta Roebuck 11:00 Lectors: Anne Stubblefield EMHCs: Joe Birch Sacristan: Phyllis Somerville 5:00 Lectors: Linda Jackson EMHCs: Sacristan: Eric Tidquist Flowers: Donna Lindsey Did you know that you can set up your offerings to St. Patrick Church through the Parish Giving option on our website? Your contributions will be automatically deducted from your checking or savings account or credit card and deposited directly to St. Patrick s bank account. It s a safe and easy way to make your donations. Just go to and click on Parish Giving. Enter Zip Code and press Search. Mass Intentions Sunday, October 22, :30am An End to Violence 11:00am: Intention of the Celebrant 5:00pm St. Patrick Parish Weekday Mass Wednesday, Oct 25 5:15pm If you would like a Mass Intention, please call the parish office: