fr. john schmitz, pastor david lovell, deacon 28 2020...1. god of all, we look to you, we would be...

JUNE 28TH, 2020 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

National Shrine of Mary, Mother of The Church (573) 374–MARY (6279) www.https://thenationalshrineofmarymotherofthechurch.com/

Sue Schneider General Manager Office: (573) 372-8595 Email: [email protected]

Kim Metz Administrative Professional (573) 374-6279 Email: [email protected]

MISSION STATEMENT: St. Patrick Catholic Church encourages spiritual growth, lives Christian values and

provides meaningful stewardship to the local and world communities.

The use of face masks upon entering the church, during the celebration of Mass except when in place in the pew, during the Communion procession, and upon leaving the church is highly encouraged. Decree effective 16 June2020 through 11 September 2020, The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, S.T.D. Bishop of Jefferson City

SUMMER MASS TIMES: Saturday, 4:30 PM (inside), 8:00 PM (outside) Sunday, 8:30 AM (outside) and 10:15 AM (inside)

Fr. John Schmitz, Pastor

David Lovell, Deacon

Office Staff Linda Neff, Secretary [email protected]

Kathy Woodward, Bookkeeper [email protected]

Michele Haggerty Director of Religious Education (573) 372-8594

Maintenance Staff

Tom Gerant Cody Taylor

Parish Nurse Mary Lou Hatfield, RN, BSN [email protected]

Parish Council Jerry Dechant

Worship and Spiritual Life Sue Purdon Music Ministry Sue Purdon /Sharon Slovinski (573) 372-6418 / (573) 374-4583 Art & Environment Pat Wheeler (573) 692-5250

Lector Michele Haggerty (573) 374-8594 Sacristans/Server Deacon Dave (573) 480-4565 Greeters Marcy Brown (502) 468-3495 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Steve /Janice Mandl (816) 588-3331 Lay Ministry Director Paul Van Evercooren / Bernie Marco (573) 374-8745 Ministry Scheduler Michele Haggerty (573) 374-8594 Social Concern OPEN Guild Liz Pauly Respect for Life Mike Lovelace Senior/Homebound Dave/Mitzi Chase Charitable Outreach Fred Boley Health and Welfare Bernie Marco

Christian Faith Formation Lisa Cluver Youth Faith Formation Michele Haggerty RCIA Michele Haggerty Adult Faith Formation Lisa Cluver Library Arlene LaMontagne

Ladies Scripture Study Janice Mandl

Men of St. Joseph Bob Miller

Buildings and Grounds Dean Coons

Disaster Responders Team Belva Gerke

Office: (573) 374-7855 Fax: (573) 374-0627

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00AM –4:00 PM

website: www.stpatrickcatholicchurch.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SaintPatrickCatholicChurchLaurieMo/

There are many ministries to participant in. If you don’t see a ministry that you feel drawn to but have an idea for one, contact the parish office or see Father Schmitz.


Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 [2a]/Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42

Monday: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19

Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12/Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8 [9a]/Mt 8:23-27

Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Ps 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 16bc-17 [23b]/Mt 8:28-34

Thursday: Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10cd]/Mt 9:1-8

Friday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 20:24-29

Saturday: Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13- 14 [cf. 9b]/Mt 9:14-17

Next Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13- 14 [cf. 1]/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-3

SCRIPTURE READINGS

June 28th—July 5th

GOSPEL MEDITATION

WEEKLY COLLECTION:

June 14, 2020 Attendance: 137

St. Patrick’s $ 3,943.00

EFT 1st of month $432.5 EFT 15th of month $1025 EFT Weekly $90.00

Please consider electronic fund transfers, (EFT), which helps St. Patrick to more accurately adhere to financial planning.

STEWARDSHIP

When we were baptized, we were baptized into Christ’s death. Take a moment to ponder these profound words. We were baptized into death. In every sense of the word, we are asked to die. This is not just about our final death but about daily deaths due to inconvenience, discomfort, pain, loss, or others’ needs. This is an incredible epiphany given the way we very often approach our lives. We do everything to avoid death, let alone encounter it! Many avoid pain, discomfort, inconvenience, uneasiness, change, interference, and suffering of any kind. We put a lot of energy into finding the easiest and least inconvenient way through many things. Even holding the door open for a stranger or saying hello to someone in the store can be major undertakings.

We are called to die. One of the biggest wake-up calls we can have is realizing that life is not about us! There are millions of other people sharing life on this planet with whom I have a relationship. Does my life celebrate those relationships? The most distracting question we can ask is, “What do I want to do?” The more focused, faith-filled question is, “What do I need to do?” What I need to do may not be what I want to do. However, asking this question more frequently will teach us how to more purposefully and intentionally live so we can be a life giving vessel for others. When we learn to live more sacrificially, to put the needs of others before our own, and to not always seek our own self-interest, we become aware of what baptism into Christ’s death is really all about. These are the roots of virtue and the seedbed for justice, tolerance, solidarity, love, and peace.

Learning how to accept all the “small deaths” and sacrifices life calls us to teaches us how to approach our final death. All deaths ask us to empty ourselves into something or someone else. Whether we empty ourselves into the heart and soul of another human being or empty ourselves into God at the moment of our final death, new life is always received and nurtured. A heart that exclusively seeks its own interest is a heart that is closed to love. A heart that pours itself out to others and is content with being emptied is a heart that has been touched by and open to mercy. It is a heart that overflows with joy.

Sunday: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles

Tuesday: The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church

Wednesday: St. Junípero Serra, Priest

Thursday:

Friday: St. Thomas, Apostle

Saturday: Independence Day

Next Sunday: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Observances for the week of

JUNE 29th

MON. HOME OBSERVATION

TUES. 5:30 PM DON VEULEMANS, +

WED. 9:00 AM ROSEMARY STOLTZ, +

THURS 9:00 AM JULIE ANN SHREVE, +

FRI. 9:00 AM MARGE VAN EVERCOOREN, +

SAT. 4:30 PM JOHN MONAHAN, +

SAT. 8:00 PM ALL MOTHERs

SUN 8:30 AM ALL MOTHERs

SUN. 10:15 AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

MASS INTENTIONS June 29tH


Please advise the Parish Office if a name should be added or removed from the prayer list and ensure the person is aware their name will be published in the bulletin.

PARISHIONERS Butch Bayer, Mary Baydrl, Ceil Bish, Bob Brinkoetter, Dorothy Bock, Barbara Bogardo, Mary Bray, Steve Callahan, Louise Carter, Theresa Carter, Marty Debert, Amy Drake, Jeanne Dunn, Glenn Gebhardt, Jeanie Hatfield, Bob and Kay Henrichs, Mike Hutton, Norma Lovell, Teresa Morgan, Bob and Charlotte O’Bryan, Pat Reidy, Tom Reidy, Elizabeth Rourke, Barb Schweiger, Bill Shortino, Clarence Smith, Rex Smith, Logi Vande Haar, Al Vasey, Sandy Vossen, David Wilke

FRIENDS AND FAMILY Bill Aglitz, Ashley Barnett, Christopher Bonick, Janet Brown, Judi Burkholder, Dr. Heather Cardin, Debbie DeLuca, Eamon Dolan, Shirley Dull, Mary Kay Feely, Christine Gaul, Tegan Gaul, Shawn Gill, Marv Hansen, Rita Helgersen, Jan Hensler, Ronald Hutton, Beverly Martin, Richard Middeke, Valera Middleton, Paul Miller, Brett Mumaw, Wyatt Newman, Nancee Noble, Anthony Perez, Pat Reidy, Shannon Rhoades, Toni Rinella, Midge Rollings, Susie and Bill Runnebaum, Fr. Jeff Schleisman, Marie Sharp, Judy Simon, Jenna Steele, Steve Stuck, Diana Thomas, Jordan Thompson, Karen White, Josh Wick

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

As you can imagine, there is a great need to serve those in the community who have been impacted by the current coronavirus environment.

This ministry is working to providing assistance where there is a need within our church boundaries.

Please continue to support this great ministry through your donation and prayers. We are all called to help those in need.

Keep families and individuals in your prayers as we walk through this time together.

CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE

As we celebrate the Holy Mass, please ensure you are taking the below safety precautions ...

1) Parishioners should take their temperature prior to leaving home and remain home if temperature is above 100°.

2) Ushers will assist in seating to ensure social distancing and excuse row by row for communion.

3) The use of face masks upon entering the church, during the celebration of Mass except when in place in the pew, during the Communion procession, and upon leaving the church is highly encouraged.

4) Although you are not required to receive communion you will be required to ’go with the flow’ to ensure continuous social distancing. Direction will be given for those who choose to receive Holy Communion on the tongue.

5) Ushers will dismiss by pew at the close of Mass to ensure social distancing. Please note, as the current situation changes the above list may change as well.

Social Gathering Safety

Prayer During A Health Crisis

Compassionate and Loving Father,

In the face of confusion and concern

impart to us the calm of your presence.

In You allow us to find hope and healing.

Be with those who serve the sick and give them Your caring hands.

Be with those who lead and give them Your Spirit of wisdom.

Be with those who have fallen ill and give them Your comforting heart.

Wrap your arms around our world

and hold us in your love.

Allow us at this time of trial to then

serve as instruments of that love to all we meet.

We ask this in Your Name. Amen.

Happy Independence Day!

In Observance of July 4th, Independence Day of our great nation, the office will be

closed on Friday, July 3rd.

There are no changes to the Mass schedule. Friday 9:00 AM, Saturday Vigil 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM


ALL ARE WELCOME

1. Let us build a house where love can dwell And all can

safely live, A place where saints and children tell How

hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and

visions, Rock of faith and vault of grace; Here the love

of Christ shall end divisions:

Refrain: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are

welcome in this place.

2. Let us build a house where prophets speak, And words

are strong and true, Where all God's children dare to

seek To dream God's reign anew. Here the cross shall

stand as witness And as symbol of God's grace; Here as

one we claim the faith of Jesus:

3. Let us build a house where love is found In water, wine

and wheat: A banquet hall on holy ground, Where

peace and justice meet. Here the love of God, through

Jesus, Is revealed in time and space; As we share in

Christ the feast that frees us:

4. Let us build a house where hands will reach

Beyond the wood and stone To heal and strengthen,

serve and teach, And live the Word they've known. Here

the outcast and the stranger Bear the image of God's

face; Let us bring an end to fear and danger:

5. Let us build a house where all are named, Their songs

and visions heard And loved and treasured, taught and

claimed As words within the Word. Built of tears and

cries and laughter, Prayers of faith and songs of grace,

Let this house proclaim from floor to rafter:

Text: Marty

Haugen, b.1950, © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc.

COME MY WAY, MY TRUTH

1. Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: Such a way as gives

us breath; Such a truth as ends all strife; Such a life as

killeth death.

2. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: Such a light as

shows a feast; Such a feast as mends in length; Such a

strength as makes his guest.

3. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: Such a joy as none

can move; Such a love as none can part; Such a heart

as joys in love.

Text: George Herbert, 1593-1632

WE ARE MANY PARTS

Refrain: We are many parts, we are all one body, and

the gifts we have we are given to share. May the Spirit

of love make us one indeed; one, the love that we share,

one, our hope in despair, one, the cross that we bear.

1. God of all, we look to you, we would be your servants

true, let us be your love to all the world.

2. So my pain is pain for you, in your joy is my joy, too; all

is brought together in the Lord.

3. All you seekers, great and small, seek the greatest gift

of all; if you love, then you will know the Lord.

Text: 1 Corinthians 12, 13; Marty Haugen, b.1950, © 1980, 1986, GIA Publications, Inc.

THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION

1. The Church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord;

She is his new creation By water and the word; From

heaven he came and sought her To be his holy bride;

With his own blood he bought her, And for her life he

died.

2. Elect from ev'ry nation, Yet one o'er all the earth, Her

charter of salvation, One Lord, one faith, one birth, One

holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to

one hope she presses, With ev'ry grace endued.

3. 'Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits

the consummation Of peace for evermore; Till with the

vision glorious, Her longing eyes are blest, And the

great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest.

4. Yet she on earth hath union With God, the Three in

One, And mystic sweet communion With those whose

rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace

that we Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may

dwell with thee.

Text: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900

All text printed with permission from

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Responsorial Psalm: Forever I will

sing the goodness of the Lord.

Lyrics for Mass on June 27 & 28


Since I started with the Shrine staff, I can’t help but notice all of the volunteers; it is amazing how many of you there are and the amazing work you do! THANK YOU!!! Below is a picture of the beautiful display that Linda Durben put together for the pilgrimage on June 20th. It is breathtaking to say the least. I would like to highlight many more volunteers and their work through the summer. I know there will be some I miss, but please know that you are all very much appreciated!!

If you haven't made it to a pilgrimage, you don’t know what you are missing. The last 2020 pilgrimage will be held Saturday, September 26th. Come satisfy your spiritual hungry and be blessed with a presentation by Father Kelly.

Romans 1:8 “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.”

God bless,

Kim Metz


2nd Sunday: Knights of Columbus, Pancake Breakfast, St. Leo Hall, after 8:30 am Mass On hold at this time. 1st Tuesday: Parish Guild, St. Leo’s Hall 10:00 am No Meeting in July 2nd Tuesday: Knights of Columbus, Rosary at 6:30 pm, Meeting begins at 7 pm, Knights in St. Leo Hall, Ladies Auxiliary No June meeting due to Installation of officers. 3rd Tuesday every other month; (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov): Building and Grounds Meeting, 1 pm, St. Leo Hall. Wednesdays: Men of St. Joseph, 7 am St. Leo Hall. 3rd Thursday: Ladies Scripture Reflection following 9 am Mass St. Joe Hall Open to all ladies of our parish Open to all parishioners. Will Resume in August.

ONGOING EVENTS

You might be surprise as to how much food can be purchased in bulk. Please consider a monetary donation to aid in the procuring current needed items. The Community For Christ Thrift Shop is now open and accepting donations once again. Please note, mask are required.

The Community For Christ Food Pantry is providing needed items to those who may not be able to get to the facility to pick items up.

Food Donations are still needed. Thank you to all who have donated funds or dropped off food at the office. It is always appreciated, those who pick up a few extras while you are shopping. The outpour in support during this time has been a blessing to many. Pick up can be arranged, please call the parish to arrange a time. Items can be brought to CFC front door on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (between 10 & 2). REQUESTED ITEMS

Here is a list of the needed items

FYI: The below items cannot be bought with food stamps.

· Personal hygiene items such as shampoo, deodorant (men & women) & women’s personal products.

· Cleaning products for the home.

· Paper products.

Kids are home now, please keep them mind. · Cake mixes and frosting, birthday candles, brownie or

cookie mixes

· Chef Boyardee items

· Cookies, graham crackers, marshmallows, chips

Other needs:

· Hearty Soups, boxed meals, cereals, canned fruit, canned veggies and beans.

· Bread, of any kind, Hot dog & hamburger buns

COMMUNITY FOR CHRIST

Calling Priests Father

Question: Why do Catholics all priests Father ?

Answer: One of the common objections evangelical Christians have to Catholics is our practice of calling priests by the title Father. They will often cite a passage in Matthew’s Gospel in which Jesus tells his followers: “Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven” (23:19). It seems pretty straightforward, but when we put this verse in context, we see that Jesus is speaking out against religious leaders who had forgotten what their proper role was and who were bad examples through their own hypocrisy and elitist attitudes.

In other Gospels, we find Jesus himself using the title father for different characters, such as in the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16:19-31]) and the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). If we put the verse from Matthew into the full scope of Jesus’ teachings, he isn’t saying that we can’t use words like “father,” “rabbi,” or “master.” Rather, he is telling us that we should be mindful of the full meaning of those titles and not to misuse them.

To call a priest “Father” is more than a sign of respect for the office of the priesthood. It goes all the way back to the way St. Paul understood his own work as a missionary and evangelizer. Paul wrote, “I am writing you in this way not to shame you but to admonish you as my beloved children … It was I who begot you in Christ Jesus through my preaching of the Gospel. I beg you, then, be imitators of me. This is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful son in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 4:14-17).

Yes, we have God alone as our heavenly Father, but there are also those here with us who nurture and nourish our faith through their teaching and care. This is why the title of Father has been applied to the church’s pastors in different ways since the earliest days of the Church, including monks and nuns using the title “abbot” and “abbess” (from abba) for their spiritual leaders and Christians around the world recognizing the “Holy Father” or “pope” (from papa) as the head of the family that is the Church. The title Father is a reminder that priests have a special responsibility to care for, protect, feed, listen to, and nourish those who have been entrusted to them, all after the example of our Father in heaven who never ceases to give us what we truly need.

WHY DO WE DO THAT?

CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED


Unfortunately, because of the uncertainty of conditions due to

the COVID-19 virus, we will not be offering Vacation Bible School

this year. If you have any questions or comments, please don’t

hesitate to call Michele at (816) 210-8223.

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP—RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS: God Is Love

I was recently at a Catholic conference and had a conversation with someone living in the thick of Hollywood culture. He was Catholic and spoke of how hard it was to live out his faith amid tremendous temptation and negativity toward religion. He spoke about how going to daily Mass helped to keep him centered and stay strong in his faith. He was a great witness to living out one’s faith in the face of disbelief.

One thing that he told me stood out above all the rest. He spoke of his engagement to his fiancé and how important it was to him that God was a major part of their relationship and their lives as individuals as well. He told me he said something to her like, “If you don’t love Jesus more than you love me, this is never going to work.” What an amazing and truly moving witness!

Songs and books are written about the intense longing one human being can have for another. We can describe another as meaning everything to us. We speak of wanting to offer our complete selves to our beloved. However, true love is about more than wanting to be with that person. It is about wanting that person to know a love even greater than theirs: the love of God. No love can last without God. My Hollywood friend knew this to be the case. He showed his true love for his wife-to-be by sharing more than himself — he shared the very One who created love.

—Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

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