MESSAGE FROM FR. JEFF

Hello everybody! Happy Thanksgiving! 


A continuing trend in religious practice is known as the “rise of the nones.” It indicates the growing number of people in the United States that are unaffiliated with any particular religion (none). Added to that is the trend of decreasing church attendance. Some have seen these trends as a crisis of faith, and they may be. On a national level, our Catholic Eucharistic Revival is an effort to increase and bolster our faith and trust in God, who is truly present and with his people in the Eucharist. I think it’s possible, however, that it’s not a crisis of faith, but a crisis of gratitude. In every mass we pray, “It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks.” The word Eucharist, itself, means thanksgiving. Gratitude is more than just an attitude. Gratitude, to be real, needs to be expressed. Our gathering for worship to give thanks is a concrete expression of our gratitude. It makes our gratitude more than thoughts or words, but an action. 


As we gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving, our time together, preparations, and cooking are concrete expressions of our gratitude. It is the same when we come together each week for mass. Having been blessed by God, we concretely give thanks to him. I am truly grateful to be your pastor, for each of you and your journey of faith, for your amazing generosity and engagement for the good of others, and for the love that we share in Christ. It is truly humbling and I will give thanks to God for these blessings at the 10:00 a.m. mass on Thursday, but each mass we celebrate together is our concrete expression of gratitude to God. In this season of giving thanks, may God increase and bolster our gratitude. May we see more clearly, however, that it is truly right and just, our duty and salvation, always and everywhere, to give God thanks. 


Thank you and may God bless you and yours on this Thanksgiving Holiday!


Peace,


Fr. Jeff

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November

23

Thanksgiving Day Mass

  • 10:00 a.m.
  • Join us and bring your bread and wine to be blessed during Mass.



November

22 & 29




Private Counseling - 3 Sessions Remain

Are you struggling within your marriage or family, or with life changes? Have you experienced loss? Do you feel overwhelmed? On site counseling services are being offered through Good Shepherd Institute of the Bluegrass, a ministry of Family Renewal Project .Dr. Richard Meyer, Catholic Clinical Psychologist, offers professional therapy and inner-healing prayer via an authentic faith-based perspective.

  • For individuals, 12 years and older, couples, parent(s) with children
  • Wednesday, November 22 and 29; December 6
  • Start times: 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (open time slots available)
  • 55 minutes in length
  • Sign up through Good Shepherd Institute. Contact Susan at (502)632-3249
  • For financial assistance, contact Carrie Williamson at (502)244-6083 x 119


*Dr. Meyer provides appointments year-round on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

November

30

Sacrament of Confirmation

Please pray for our Confirmation candidates that will receive the sacrament on Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m. Thank you to all those who are involved in the preparation and formation of these candidates.

Month of November


Featured Saints

Black Catholic History Month - Week 4

This week, we recognize the Venerable Father Augustus Tolton (1854-1897) of Chicago. He was the first recognized African American priest in the United States. Please continue to pray for these first African American Catholics recommended for canonization.

Month of November




Angel Tree

We still have angels available on our tree. All cards can be returned to the church on or before Sunday, December 3. Thank you for your support of this needs ministry.

December

3


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Breakfast with Santa

  • Following 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses on Sunday
  • Schindler Hall
  • Breakfast, crafts, games, and photos with Santa
  • Proceeds to benefit Youth Ministry mission trips


December

10


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Blood Drive

We need your help to reach our donation goal of 70 units of blood.

  • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Celtic Center
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PRAYING TOGETHER

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Prepare Your Heart - All Are Welcome

National Eucharistic Congress


Next July, nearly 80,000 Catholics from all over the United States, geared to varying audiences including families, youth and individuals, will gather in Indianapolis for a transformative encounter with Jesus. This opportunity will take place from July 17-21, 2024 and you are invited and encouraged to participate.


The Archdiocese of Louisville has received a discount for tickets to this event, reducing the price form $375 to $299 per person. Registration does not include the cost of transportation, housing or food. To access this discount, email or call Tink Guthrie Archdiocesan Vice Chancellor at (502)585-3291 x 1118 or email tguthrie@archlou.org. For more information on the Congress go here.

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Tuesday 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday 12:00 p.m.

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GIVING TOGETHER

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Stewardship Weekly - 11/19/2023

2023 Catholic Services Appeal

Do This in Memory of Me - Luke 22:19

Dollars (as of 11/17/23)

# of Families to Date

$109,289

217

Goal $156,600:

# of Families Goal: 537

70%

40%

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#iGiveCatholic

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as "Giving Tuesday," a day when we take the opportunity to give back to others for our many blessings. The Archdiocese of Louisville will be participating for the first time in a national Catholic-focus giving day initiative called #iGiveCatholic. This year 35 parishes/schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville will be part of this. They have chosen a special project that your gift will help make possible.


While St. Patrick has chosen to not participate this year, we would like to invite you to support St. Boniface, where we also serve. They are raising much needed funds to paint the exterior of the church, parish office and Nativity Academy which is housed on the campus. To donate, view the video and learn more about the project, click here.

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