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 A Celebration of the Canonization of St. Archbishop Oscar Romero - Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero will be made a saint of the Roman Catholic Church at a Vatican ceremony on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Romero was murdered in 1980 for speaking out against military oppression, gunned down at the altar while celebrating Mass. He offered prophetic preaching in defense of God’s poor in El Salvador and used the message of the gospel to speak out against the government’s systematic kidnapping and killing of more than 70,000 peasants, church workers, priests, and nuns. Archbishop Romero knowingly put his own life in jeopardy to bring about justice and peace. His actions for the poor of El Salvador caused Vatican theologians to declare Romero a martyr in 2015, using a very strong statement that he was killed in odium fidei, “in hatred of the faith.”
Please join other parishioners to celebrate this great occasion in the history of our church, the canonization of a modern day saint and martyr. We will be showing the movie Romero on Monday, October 8 at 2:00 pm and on Sunday, October 14 at 12:30 pm in the Pope rooms in the administration building. Discussion to follow for those who wish.
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 ANNUAL INTERFAITH & COMMUNITY LEADER BREAKFAST - Homelessness is not Hopelessness. Join Keynote speaker Joan Serviss and a panel of community leaders including Greg Bestgen, Steve Capobres, Dr. Steve Chestnut, and Ted Taylor for a morning of food, networking, education, information, and discussion regarding the issues surrounding those experiencing homelessness here in our city. Click here to download a flyer with more information about the morning as well as introductions to our panelists and keynote speaker. Join us on Thursday, October 18 from 7:30 - 10:00 am. Please RSVP to Carol LoPorto at cloporto@stpatcc.org.
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 FALL ENCOUNTER EXPERIENCE - The St. Patrick Serving Committee invites you to join them on Saturday, October 20 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm on an "Encounter Experience." You will visit Justa Center, André House, and St. Joseph the Worker. Email Deb Bacorn at Debbacorn@aol.com for additional information and to RSVP. Click here to download the flyer.
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"The Beatitudes Project"
Saturday - Tuesday, October 20 - 23
October 20 & 21:
Stu G will be speaking at all Masses
Monday, October 22:
a night of stories & song
6:30 pm
Tuesday, October 23:
“A View from the Hill” - Film & Q&A
Two Showings: 9:30 am | 6:30 pm
 Stu G is coming to St. Patrick to share music, stories, and a documentary that breaks open his book, “Words from the Hill.” Stu is best known as a member of the Contemporary Christian Music band “Delirious?” which gave us songs such as “My Glorious,” “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever,” “The Happy Song,” and many more. Currently, Stu is touring with Michael W. Smith and beginning to share this project with larger audiences.
Visit thebeatitudesproject.com for a preview of the film that will be part of our event. You can also learn more about, and purchase his book, "Words from the Hill" as well as his CD, "Beatitudes."
Click here to download the flyer for our event and click on the video below to watch a BRAND NEW trailer for the project:
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 GIVING, PRAYING & SERVING - Did you know? ...for us at St. Patrick Catholic Community, "Stewardship" is more than a word, it is a way of life. It is also one of the five pillars of our parish. Stewardship is lived through the action of Giving, the action of Praying, and the action of Serving. Together, we call these “GPS.” Just as an electronic GPS helps people navigate a journey toward a destination, Stewardship GPS guides our community along the journey of knowing, loving and serving God more. Stewardship is rooted in gratitude. It is a way of living one’s life, based in one’s sense of radical gratitude to God, creator of all things. Out of the desire to demonstrate our thankfulness to God, we reach out in caring and love to share the gifts we have been given with others. Thank you for your commitment to Stewardship GPS!
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Mass Readings for this Weekend: Take five minutes and review the readings before Mass. Click here to read online. You can also listen to the readings from the USCCB by using the player below:
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 October 10 is World Homeless Day - It seems appropriate that as we spend time during the month of October reflecting more deeply on the first Beatitude, Blessed are the poor in spirit, there would be a day this month that calls us to recognize the poor in spirit in those who are experiencing homelessness. Barb Nicol, our Coordinator of Social Justice and Outreach, came across this student-produced video that reflects on the issue of homelessness and the Beatitudes. Click on the player below to watch the video. Please keep those experiencing homelessness in your prayers and consider ways you may be able to help. In faith, we know that God is with us and them, and we hold to the promise of the Beatitude: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."
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OCTOBER
5 - Stepping Stones
6 - Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide
6/7 - Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
6/7 - Just Chocolate Sales
6/7 - Rosary Celebration Bus Sign-up Table
6/7 - Food & Clothing Drive Bag Distribution
7 - Young Disciples
7 - Homeless MATters
7 - Life Teen High School Ministry Life Night
8 - Grief Support
8 - Christian Yoga
8 - The Next Chapter
8 - Prayer Shawl Ministry
8 - Hopscotching Through Catholicism
8 - Working for Our Father Video Series
9 - Safe Environment Training
9 - Prayer Shawl Ministry
9 - Parish Orientation
9 - Kevin Saunders Bible Class
10 - That Man is You
10 - Life Teen LTLC
10 - Movie Discussion Group
10 - Alpha
11 - Senior Ministry Coffee
11 - Christian Yoga
11 - Employment Ministry Connections Networking
11 - NAMI Family to Family Education
12 - Catholic Charities Fall Leader Retreat
13 - Baptism Class
13/14 - Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
13/14 - Rosary Celebration Bus Sign-up Table
13/14 - Café Justo Fair Trade Coffee Sales
14 - Young Disciples
14 - Homeless MATters
14 - Life Teen High School Ministry Life Night
For more events, times, and locations view our Online Calendar or the Bulletin
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