MESSAGE FROM FR. QUAN

Hello everybody!

It was a big weekend with First Communion on Saturday. Congratulations to 80 of our children and to their families on this important step in their faith journeys. It was a great joy to be with them and to witness our children receive Jesus in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. I am grateful to our school parents or parishioners for the care and effort that went into every aspect of preparation and celebration. Please keep them in your prayers!

As we mentioned last week, our 8th grade students and their chaperones, including Fr. Jeff, traveled to Washington, DC on Monday with a full schedule through Thursday of this week. We pray for their safety and that they have a wonderful trip with days full of excitement, joy, friendship, and wonderful experiences.

The Student Engagement committee, subcommittee of the PTO, welcomes our 1st and 7th grade families to the Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please join us for donuts in the Gathering Space after mass.

May the Risen Christ fill your hearts with joy, love, happiness, and peace. Know of my thoughts and prayers for you all!

Peace,

Fr. Quan

Staff Spotlight

Julie Roth, Director of Worship/Music

What is something people do not know about you?

My major in college was Biology, having contemplated veterinary medicine. A river of music and liturgy swept me off with it and, at this point in time, I am 3 classes shy of Masters in Pastoral Studies. I have been a minister for 36 years. I am a life-long learner: any time not devoted to liturgy and music, and other responsibilities, is consumed by understanding horse and canine behavior, gardening and tree planting and the endeavor of changing how we relate to the earth we were entrusted to care for, and to the daily study of other languages (currently Spanish, German, Italian, Greek, Navajo, and Russian). We are created to be and do many things. Each of us are Leonardo da Vinci's.

What is your favorite scripture or prayer and why?

I have two and they will be read at my funeral:

Old Testament: Jeremiah 20: 7-9 "You duped me, O Lord, and I let myself be duped..."

Gospel: Matthew 11: 16-24 "To what can I compare..."

Jeremiah certainly didn't expect the difficulties he faced by doing what the Lord told him to do. Yet Jeremiah is compelled to comply. Being involved in ministry has challenging days. It is comforting to know that Jesus encountered difficulties (in a 'misery loves company' kind of way) with his own people, the leadership of the Jewish people, and even among his own best buds, the apostles.

Favorite Songs: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (sub in 'people' but it doesn't rhythmically work)

Good King Wenceslas

The lyrics will tell you why I choose them and the melody is bouncy.

What do you love most about your ministry/serving at St. Patrick?

My best day is to assist in creating a liturgy that flows, where people know the role they have volunteered for and are compelled to act as it; where people understand what the gathering of the faithful was all about; where the music speaks what the readings exhort us and lingers with the assembly as they, the living stones of our church, hum the songs heard during that Mass throughout the rest of the week.

To learn more about Julie and the ministries she is involved with, go to https://stpatlou.org/julie-roth.

Stewardship Weekly - 4/21/2024

St. Vincent de Paul Parish Conference Quarterly Results

January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024

• Served 81 families (5 were from our immediate area; 76 families were from other parts of the metro)
• 12 conference members provided 141 hours of engagement
• Funds totaling $9,300 were dispersed, averaging $114 per family
• Emergency assistance is given for housing assistance/eviction prevention, utility costs, and a small amount of emergency food assistance.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Deacon Scott at srhaner57@gmail.com.

Fish Fry Online Auction Results

Here are the results of the Celtic Athletic Ministry (CAM) Fish Fry Auction that took place during Lent. Thanks to all those who played a role in coordinating the auction, bidding on the items, raffles and balloon pop. CAM receives 100% of the proceeds from the auction and fish fry to offset the cost of sports equipment, keep sports registration fees affordable and to help fund a new walk-in freezer that benefits multiple ministries.

Trivia Night Proceeds

Our annual Trivia Night, sponsored by the Men's Club, held on January 28, raised net proceeds of  $15,954. These funds contribute to the ongoing ministries at St. Patrick Catholic Church and School. We appreciate your continued generosity!

Pastoral Council & School Board Nominations 

Now is the time to nominate yourself or someone you know to serve on our Pastoral Council and School Board.

The Pastoral Council is the advisory Board to the pastor. Members advise the pastor in planning for the pastoral development of the parish and should have deep faith, imagination, broad experience and sound judgement. Members serve a three-year term and meet once a month, with the exception of December, June and July.

The School Board serves in an advisory role to assist the Pastor and Principal on matters relating to school policies. Members serve a three year term and meet seven times throughout the year. Members should be committed to the success of Catholic education and be able to work with others in achieving consensus for the good of the entire school community. 

You may submit nominations in the following ways:  

Online nomination forms below: (please hit submit when done)

Pastoral Council Nomination

School Board Nomination

  OR

Hard copy forms located at the Welcome Desk in the church or School Office

Please return hard copy forms to the green box on the Welcome Desk in the gathering space by Sunday, May 5. The drawings will take place on Pentecost Sunday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m. Mass. Contact the parish office if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your prayerful discernment and support of this process. 

Parish: (502) 244-6083

ourparish@stpatlou.org

1000 North Beckley Station Road,

Louisville, KY 40245

School: (502) 244-7083

www.school.stpatlou.org