Saint Patrick Parish Bulletin

Saint Patrick Parish Bulletin
August 29, 2010 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

   “The mind of the sage appreciates proverbs, and an attentive ear is the joy of the wise.” Sirach 3

August 29, 2010 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

    This reading regards humility. One can never believe that he or she in and of themselves has all knowledge.
    Humility is the conclusion of the mind that truth is from the outside and that all circumstances will bring it to one if one is willing to listen.
    The sage realizes that he still has more to learn. In fact, he is where he is precisely because of being open to more about life than he possessed.
   The joy of the wise is an attentive ear because no matter how wise she is, she knows that another voice may bring her a new way to think. If she speaks all the time herself, the ear is let to be used another day.

From Our Pastor

Spiritual Warfare Conference Coming Soon
    St. Peter’s Church is bringing Fr. John Caropi, whom you may know from his past years of preaching and teaching on EWTN. This will take place in the Qwest Center on Saturday, Sept 11. There is a fee to get in the gate. It is a one-day conference with doors opening at 8:00 AM. Morning prayer at 9:00 AM with Archbishop Lucas. Father will give four talks during the day on Spiritual Warfare and the battle for souls.
    The day ends at 5:00 pm with evening prayer. Any profits go to the restoration project at St Peter’s Church.
   I hope many of you take advantage of this rare opportunity to gather with faithful Catholics in such a large venue. It would also be a great idea, even though it cost a few bucks, to buy a ticket for someone who is in a search for God but whom you think is open to changing their life and pursuing what is true and good.

School Has Started Again
   All Saints School has begun fall classes. I teach fifth and sixth grade religion each Thursday morning after the Communion Service at St. Joseph’s Tower. Please pray for all the children beginning their education year.

What’s Cookin’ in the Kitchen
    The walls in the rectory have been re-plastered as needed and room re-painted white. The tiles of the floor should go in Monday and Tuesday. Hopefully the cabinets will get in later in the week. Next week the backsplash should go in completing most of the job. Thanks to those who are keeping things moving. I’ll do a complete thank you at the end of the project.

Adrienne Gould Funeral Monday (Wake Sunday 6 pm)
    Adrienne was a resident of St. Joseph’s Villa for 18 years. She lived at the Villa longer than any other resident. She was a simple, sweet soul which reminded everyone who met her that the love of God surrounds all those who are willing to receive it. And when it surrounds them, those who are near to them are blessed by it. Adrienne used to slip a candy bar to me every once in a while. And she dealt with all that life had put upon her with an innocent smile, shrug and resolution that the God above was her friend.
    I will always remember Adrienne as one of the pleasures of my priesthood. Perhaps, one day, I will be able to thank her in person. Would that I pray.

Requests for Prayers Being Accepted.
    One of our parishioners, Laura Wilson, is willing to offer extended prayers for any intention. Laura loves to pray and offers many hours of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in our church. Although we have an active prayer line headed by Deanna Pierre, I have suggested that Laura accept intentions during her prayer time.
    Please write down prayer requests, especially for those with a lack of faith, beginning next week in the back of the Church. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.

Mass Intentions August 31, 2010 through September 5

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Benjamin Lynch Wednesday 10:15 a.m. St. Joseph Villa Special Intentions 3:00 p.m. St. Joseph Tower Thursday Adoration Today 8:00 a.m. Ina Gallagher Benediction 5:00p.m. First Friday 8:00 a.m. Molly Halpenny First Saturday 5:00 p.m. William Johnson Sunday 9:00 a.m. Robert Weber 11:00 a.m. Pro Populo Pray for the poor and lonely daily. Pro Populo means the Mass is being said for the people of the parish. Confessions 1/2 Hour Before All Weekend Masses and on Thurday at 4:30 p.m.

Server Schedule

Saturday September 4 5:00 p.m. Dan, Adam, Dale Sunday, September 5 9:00 a.m. Servers - Bob, Pierres 11:00 a.m. Servers - Kahir, Emmanuel, Nelson He who serves Mass once, serves twice!! Ideas are being taken for the Altar Server appreciation event.
If you have any suggestions please submit them to Father Buckley. Thank you.

Holy Hour for Freedom Every Thursday
4:00    Pray for freedom of religion
4:10    Pray for freedom of speech
4:20    Pray for freedom of assembly
4:30    Pray for freedom of private property
4:40    Pray for freedom from search and seizure
4:50    Pray for freedom to protect one’s self, family and property

Come join us!

Adoration & Benediction
    Eucharistic Adoration is held on Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. until Benediction at 5:00 p.m. The church must be accessed with the combination lock available from the secretary.

Pray for Pope's Intentions for September
General: The Word of God as Sign of Social Development
That in less developed parts of the world the proclamation of the Word of God may renew people’s hearts, encouraging them to work actively toward authentic social progress.

Missionary: The End of War
That by opening our hearts to love we may put an end to the numerous wars and conflicts which continue to bloody our world.

Altar Society
    MEMBERSHIP DRIVE will be September 11 and 12. Please sign up in back of church and make a small offering. Thank you.
Upcoming Saints & Special Observances

Friday, Sept 3 St. Gregory the Great, pope and doctor Wednesday, Sept 8 Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday, Sept 9 St. Peter Claver, priest
Upcoming Schedule

Tuesday & Thursday English language classes 7 PM church basement Friday, September 3 Men’s luncheon at Piccolo’s 12 noon Thursday, September 9 St. Vincent dePaul meeting 9 am Friday, September 10 Men’s luncheon at Piccolo’s 12 noon TBA after Lent Altar Server party September TBA Reflections on the book “What Jesus Saw From the Cross”
Stewardship for July 25 & August 1,8, 15, 22, 2010

Sunday Collections July 25, 2010 $ 1,229.86 August 1, 2010 $ 1,683.30 August 8, 2010 $ 1,235.45 August 15, 2010 $ 1,209.35 August 22, 2010 $ 1,716.08 Year-To-Date Collection $ 10,013.02 Building Fund $ 529.00 Utilities $ 80.00 Candle Money $ 229.86 Children $ 0.00 Insurance $ 0.00 Ascension $ 1.00 Black & Indian Missions $ 20.00 Peter's Pence $ 76.00 Assumption $ 638.00

Buffett Funds Abortions

    In addition to donations that helped create the now common pills that cause abortion and the lawsuit to overturn the Nebraska partial-birth abortion ban, the New York Times reported in an article, “The New Abortion Providers,” on July 12, 2010 that most of the donations from the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, funded by Warren Buffet, “goes to abortion and contraception advocacy and research.” In adition, the Foundation is funding fellowships at medical schools for abortion training of residents.
Visit www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/jul/10071905.html for more information. From Respect Life Apostolate, Archdiocese of Omaha

Seamrog Society

   Please pray for those who do not believe in the Most Holy Trinity or who doubt their faith that they might endure
beyond such a trial and live the blessings of true faith.

ALTAR SOCIETY
    MEMBERSHIP DRIVE will be September 11 and 12. Please sign up in back of church and make a small offering. Thank you.

Prayer Line Up and Running
    St. Patrick’s prayer line is now available for prayer requests. If you or someone you know has an urgent prayer need please call Deanna Pierre at 505-3777.

Around the Archdiocese
September 11, 2010 The Battle Between Good and Evil.
Father John Corapi will bring his highly anticipated conference Spiritual Warfare to Omaha, Nebraska’s Qwest Center. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Church, the theme of the full day event will focus on the epic battle between good and evil.

The essence of prayer is the unconditional acceptance of God's will.

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