The Church Saint Patrick C A T H O L I C CH U R C H S I N C E 1 8 4 3 615 Congress Avenue Havre de Grace, MD 21078 PARISH OFFICE (AND STAFF): 410-939-2525 BALTIMORE AREA: 443-502-8491 WEBSITE: www.stpatrickhdg.org FAX: 443-502-8490 October 2 Twenty-seventh Sunday in ordinary time STAFF Rev. Dale Picarella, PASTOR picarellad@aol.com Sister Frances Schiminsky, OSF Pastoral Associate Marge Fair, Administrative Assistant margretta.fair@archbalt.org Sandy Krass, Secretary sandra.krass@archbalt.org Annemarie Dirndorfer Coordinator of Faith Formation annemarie.dirndorfer@archbalt.org Parish Mission Statement The mission of St. Patrick's Church is to be a place of encounter with the Lord Jesus so people will love God, love their neighbor and make disciples for Christ. Pat Naunton, Coordinator of Evangelism and Prayer Teams patricia.naunton@archbalt.org Edward McKay, Church Accountant edward.mckay@archbalt.org Courtney Fair, Coordinator of Youth Ministry courtney.fair@archbalt.org Parish Website www.stpatrickhdg.org Parish Email SPhgrace@archbalt.org Mass Schedule DAILY MASS: Monday - Friday 8:15am WEEKEND MASS: Saturday at 4:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 am 10:30 am 12noon Mass can be heard each Sunday morning at 8am on Smash Hits WHGM on 104.7 FM and on 1330 AM.
October 2,2016 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Sunday 9:00 am 1:15 pm Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm Closed Friday and Saturday SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms offers us a new life in which we become adopted children of God. Parents must be a registered members of the Church of Saint Patrick. One Godparent must be confirmed, practicing Catholic. Both must be Christian and at least 16 years old. Parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation program. Please call Annemarie Dirndorfer at 410-939-2525 for details, to request paperwork or to get more information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is administered on Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 or you may call the Parish Office for an appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Archdiocesan policy requires couples to make an appointment with a priest or deacon at the parish at least six months before the date of the marriage. Mass Intentions October 3, 2016-October 9, 2016 Monday James Feehan Tuesday Francis DiPietro, Sr. Wednesday Wayne Keen Thursday William C. & Timothy Greer Friday Robert Walke @ Citizens Peter Terminto Saturday Robert Rossini Sunday 8:00 Mae Beuttner 10:30 Bernice L. Johnson 12 pm-for the People Scripture Readings Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2Kings 5:14-14 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19 Mass Collections September 17 & September 18 $ 8733.76 Poor Box : $520.41 For the victims in Louisiana Attendance: 623 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS : (RCIA): If you or someone you know is interested in inquiring about the Catholic faith, please call the Parish Office. Can you believe it s been a year since the Ercoles and Coppola Families donated the beautiful picture of Our Lady of Pompeii and Padre Pio. They are a very welcome addition to our sanctuary and we thank both families again for their generosity.
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time On behalf of the St. Patrick's Prayer Shawl Ministry, we would like to thank all who donated so generously at our first Prayer Shawl Blessing. Your loved ones are on our prayer list. Thank you and may the Peace of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, be with you. PRAYER SHAWL ON SUNDAY Starting October 16 Starting in October the prayer shawl ministry will not only meet twice a month on Wednesday morning, there will be a monthly Sunday meeting for those that would like to join but can not make Wednesday mornings. Please join in the Convent on Sunday, October 16 after the 8am Mass. Watch the bulletin for upcoming meeting dates. October 2, 2016 Welcome NEW PARISHIONERS: We welcome all new members to our parish family. Please complete a registration form found in the church vestibule or parish office. To participate in the Sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony or to be granted a letter of eligibility for sponsorship at Confirmation or to be a Godparent you must be a registered/active parishioner of the Church of Saint Patrick. If you have any questions, please call the parish office. CARE OF THE SICK: Please notify the Parish Office when a member of the parish is in the hospital or if someone is unable to attend Mass. If they wish to receive the Eucharist or the Sacrament of the Sick, because of a serious illness or major surgery, arrangements will be made when you call the Parish Office. Sign Up for CAN: Have you been hearing about physician assisted suicide, sick leave for the working poor, tuition help for non-public school? Do you want to know where the Church stands on these issues and how you can get involved? The Catholic Advocacy Network (CAN) is and email based tool and network that keeps you informed on public policy issues and puts you in direct contact with your lawmakers to share your views. www.mdcatholic.org for more information. St. Patrick will be conducting a sig up drive after all Masses Oct. 8 & 9. BULLETIN DEADLINE: Articles for the bulletin must be emailed to SPhgrace@archbalt.org by 12:00pm on Wednesday, the week before publication. Articles should be created in a way that will allow them to be reduced in size to fit available space and should be in a.doc format. Color is fine, but keep in mind that it will print in grayscale.
October 2,2016 TREE OF LIFE The Tree of Life located in the side vestibule of the Church, was dedicated on June 12, 2010, as a lasting memorial for our Parish. You may wish to dedicate a leaf on the Tree of Life to honor a special person or occasion. The Church of Saint Patrick has many capital projects that require extraordinary financial support. You may designate the project you wish to support with your donation. Call the Parish Office for more details. Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Upcoming Events Middle School Youth Group Meeting October 6 6:30pm Hall Prayer Shawl October 5 10:00am - Convent October 16 After 8:00am Mass - Convent Anointing Mass October 7 6:30pm - Church Bible Study October 2, 9, 16 9:15am - Hall Have you made chili for Our Daily Bread Lately? They depend on us. You will find pans & the recipe in the vestibule. We ask that you return the frozen chili to the Parish Office and it will be delivered to Our Daily Bread. Alzheimer s & Dementia Support Group. The Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Convent on Stokes Street. REMINDER: Rosary for Life is the 2nd Saturday at 3:15. High School Youth Group Meeting October 20 6:30pm - Hall Parish Volunteer Appreciation Dinner October 21 6:30pm - Hall RSVP required Starting Again Seminar October 20, 27, November 3, 10 7:00pm - McCrory Room Reconciliation Retreat October 22 9:30am - Hall Youth Group Middle School & High School Event October 27 6:30pm - Hall Seventh Grade Confirmation Retreat October 29 9:00am - 5:00pm Family Day - All Saint Event October 30 9:00am - Hall
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 2, 2016 C.I.A Children in Action SHIELD THE VULNERABLE FOR PARISH VOLUNTEERS Twenty-Seventh Sunday \ How much Faith is enough? Do we need to have a lot of Faith, or will a little do? The answer may surprise you. The question is not how big our faith is, it is that with God all things are possible! October 2nd Feast Day of the Guardian Angels Church of Saint Patrick has a commitment to providing our children and youth with safe environments characterized by healthy relationships. ALL volunteers at Church of Saint Patrick must register with Shield the Vulnerable. The Archdiocese has implemented an on-line training and screening system for those that volunteer in our parish community. ALL volunteers must be registered in the on-line compliance system in order for our parish to be in compliance w Archdiocesan youth protection requirements for volunteers who work with minors, employees, and clergy. If you are a volunteer at Church of Saint Patrick please contact Annemarie Dirndorfer or Marge Fair in the parish office and they will assist you. Thank you for serving as a volunteer at Church of Saint Patrick and for your cooperation in complying with the Archdiocese requirements.. O almighty and eternal God, send Thy holy angels to guard and protect us, and grant that we may see them in heaven. Amen
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