MESSAGE FROM FR. JEFF

Hello everybody!


We kick off our participation in the annual Catholic Services Appeal this weekend. This campaign helps to fund the ministry of our wider church family through the dedication and commitment of archdiocesan staff in the 24 counties that comprise the Church in Central Kentucky. Because of your generosity and the generosity of so many, we are able to compound our efforts to serve those in need beyond our own individual or parish community capacity. Thank you being part of this good work. We are better together!


You were amazing last year engaging with CSA and we had a record participation of 537 donors, making St. Pats the top parish for donor participation in the Archdiocese! We also finished in the top three parishes for highest dollar gift total. Our whole community’s engagement, with special recognition for the increased participation of our school families, helped us reach these impressive totals. Our goals this year are $156,600 and 537 donors. I’d like to challenge us to reach our dollar total by December and stretch for a participation goal of 600 donors. I have confidence in God working through you for us to reach these goals. 


“Do this in memory of me” is the theme this year and calls us to connect the gift of God’s presence for us in the Eucharist to God’s presence through us to those in need. Please consider and pray about how God wants to work through you and your generosity to meet the needs of others. Thank you! 


May God continue to bless each of us so that we may continue to be a blessing for others. 


Peace,


Fr. Jeff




Staff News

Please join me in welcoming Micah Ratliff to the St. Patrick Maintenance Team. Micah is a Seneca High School graduate and attended Eastern Kentucky University. He joins us from working in the Tree trimming business and in Retail Management. Micah's first day was Friday, October 13. We truly appreciate all of Randy, Daniel and Preston's hard work over the past several months while we have been short staffed in Maintenance.  


In other staff news, effective November 1, 2023, Lisa Zirnheld will be working 2 days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays. She will be here on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  


On October 26, 2023, Tony Schurfranz will be joining the St. Patrick team as an Assistant Bookkeeper. Tony is a Trinity High School and Bellarmine University graduate and joins us after working the past 18 years in inventory control and distribution management. Tony is a parishioner at St. Athanasius and is involved in several ministries at St. A including the Stewardship Committee and Athletics.  


David Naber

Business Manager

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October

19



Pumpkins on the Playground

  • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. on the lower level playground
  • $5/family
  • You bring the pumpkin, we provide pizza and decorations
  • Registration required at stpatlou.org/pumpkins
  • Sponsored by Families with Young Children Ministry

October

21



Join the Welcome Home Ministry

  • Training in the church on Saturday, October 21 at 3:30 p.m.
  • Responsibilities include - welcoming people as they enter the church and assisting with behind the scenes details during weekend and holy day Masses.

October

25



Sacristan Training

  • 7:00 p.m. in the church
  • All those who are sacristans and any one wanting to become a sacristan
  • Contact Dana Kirwan at (502)551-1147 or dskirwan@hotmail.com

October

31

Sign Up to Pray

Respect Life Month

Collection Bags to support babies and mothers in need must be returned no later than Tuesday, October 31.



November

1-29



Individual Counseling at St. Patrick

Are you struggling with life changes? Have you experienced loss? Do you feel overwhelmed? We will be offering on-site counseling services 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.

  • $90 per session (insurance not accepted)
  • For individuals
  • 55 minutes in length
  • Start times: 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
  • Additional date for sessions on December 6
  • Must sign up through Good Shepherd Institute. Contact Susan at (502)632-3249
  • For financial assistance, contact Carrie Williamson at (502)244-6083 x 119

PRAYING TOGETHER

Praying Together

All Souls Day Mass

Join us on Thursday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. as we read the names of parishioners and family members lost this past year. A lit candle is placed in memory of each individual and a light reception will follow. Mass will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel.


Starting October 28, the Book of the Dead will be located on a table near the Holy Family statue. Feel free to print your loved ones names in the book and leave a picture of those who have passed away. Please mark your name on the back of the picture and take home by Thanksgiving Day.


Daily Mass Schedule


Monday 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday 12:00 p.m.

Thursday 8:00 a.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m.

LEARNING TOGETHER

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ADULT FORMATION

Upcoming Bible Study offerings. Click on the Learn More button below.



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CHILDREN'S FORMATION

Open for ALL children in our parish from birth - 5th grade. Details on the Learn More button.

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YOUTH MINISTRY

For all youth grades 6-12. We have awesome events coming up. Click the Learn More button for more information.

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GIVING TOGETHER

Giving Together

Stewardship Weekly - 10/15/2023

2023 Catholic Services Appeal

You are invited to participate in the annual Catholic Services Appeal that help support the funding of more than 100 ministries in the Archdiocese as well as our own parish and school.


Theme: Do This in Memory of Me - Luke 22:19

Our Parish and School Goal: $156,600

Participation Goal: 537 Families

Ways To Give

Estate Planning Awareness Week

Did you know you can leave a lasting legacy to St. Patrick Catholic Church?



Here’s how... 

1. Bequest - a gift made to the Church through your will and may consist of a percentage or a specific dollar amount from your estate.

2. IRA Gifts - all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) may be transferred to the Church. You do not have to pay taxes on that part of the distribution and the Church receives a donation.   People 70 1/2 and older may donate up to $100,000 annually in this way. 

3. Life Insurance - a paid-up insurance policy may include the Church as the beneficiary. You receive any income stream from the policy and can redeem the policy later, if necessary. 

4. Charitable Remainder Trusts - This mechanism provides you with tax benefits and a guaranteed lifetime stream of income. Only upon death does the Church receive the asset. 


If you would like information on any of these options, or would like to discuss how to make a gift to St. Patrick or the Archdiocese of Louisville, please contact Melody Denson Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving at (502) 585-3291 or email mdenson@archlou.org. 

SERVING TOGETHER

Serving Together

Respect Life Month

Ways to participate:

  • Collection Bags to support babies and mothers in need. Bags are located on the table in the gathering space. Return on or before October 31.
  • Sign up to pray for a renewed respect for life from conception to natural death and to end abortion in the United States and the entire world. Click here to participate. You can pray anywhere, such as home, church, Mass, or adoration.

JOINING TOGETHER

Joining Together

Celtic Athletic Ministry (CAM)

Seeking Vice Chair

The Celtic Athletic Ministry’s mission is to create a competitive sports program that embraces and demonstrates our Catholic faith and virtues and ensures equal and safe opportunities for all of our student athletes and adult volunteers. We are currently seeking a Vice-Chair to begin a term in January 2024 who will then be the next Chair beginning July 2025. 

 

Vice-Chair

  • Supports and offers counsel to Chair
  • Fulfills role of Chair in Chair’s absence
  • Works directly with school on matters of athlete academic/discipline eligibility
  • Ensures CAM efforts are coordinated with Support groups
  • Serves on various CAM Committees
  • Requires updated Safe Environment Training and background check 


Interviews for this position will be the week of November 6. Submit your completed bio to SaintPatrickCAM@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, October 31. Bio forms and more information about CAM can be found on our webpage. Contact Angie Fox at (859)806-3859 with any questions. 

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ourparish@stpatlou.org

1000 North Beckley Station Road,

Louisville, KY 40245

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