September 20, 2020 | Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday, September 22th: 4:45 - 5:45 pmSaturday, September 26th: 3:30 - 4:30 pmAll sessions will be held in the cry room at the church or outside in front of the church (weather permitting) in accordance with the social distancing rules. Please call the parish office to make an appointment for an alternate time.

17 St. Patrick Lane | Rolla, MO 65401 | 573-364-1435 | http://church.stpatsrolla.org

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Mass Schedule and Intentions Saturday, September 19th 5:00 p.m. ParishionersSunday, September 20th: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. David Shahin Family 10:30 a.m. Karen DeSalvo† 7:00 p.m. Judy Gannon† Tuesday, September 22nd 6:00 p.m. Rex Bohm† Wednesday, September 23rd: Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest 8:15 a.m. Nick Vella† 8:15 p.m. Richard and Mina Steiner†Thursday, September 24th 7:00 a.m. Evelyn Weber† Friday, September 25th 8:15 a.m. Pete Willy† Saturday, September 26th 5:00 p.m. Marge Beckley†Sunday, September 27th: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Bill Tiddy† 10:30 a.m. Joan Lucas† 7:00 p.m. Parishioners

Connect with St. Patrick parish on Facebook. Fr. Greg is posting information daily, including recorded Masses.https://www.facebook.com/stpatsrolla

There are NO Public Masses throughSunday, September 20th.

Masses will be live-streamed on Facebook.Public Masses will resume on

Tuesday, September 22nd.

Parish StaffFr. Greg Meystrik, Pastor gmeystrik@stpatrickrolla.orgDeacon Chad Lewis chadlewis@email.comDeacon Thomas Manion tcmbrowntrout9@gmail.comDeacon Matthew McLaughlin mcl@rollanet.orgTony Arnold, School Principal aarnold@stpatrickrolla.orgTom Kasza, Campus Minister rollacatholiccm@gmail.comConnie Bolbecher, Parish Bookkeeper bookkeeper@stpatsrolla.orgKathy Rawson, Parish Administrative Assistant officeassist@stpatsrolla.orgDoris Backes-Delp, School Administrative Assistant dbackesdelp@stpatrickrolla.orgMadonna Woelk, School Secretary mwoelk@stpatrickrolla.orgTheresa McCarthy-Brow, Newman Administrative Assistant newman@mst.edu

Phone NumbersParish Office 573-364-1435St. Patrick Catholic School 573-364-1162Newman Center 573-364-2133

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 20, 2020

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Financial Information for September 13, 2020

Offertory Income $ 9,328.00Catholic Missourian $ 14.00Building Fund $ 120.00Peru Mission $ 25.00World Mission $ 50.00Religious Retirement $ 25.00Candles $ 39.00Electronic Contributions Weekly $ 760.00

1st Reading: IS 55: 6-9Responsorial Psalm: PS 145: 2-3, 8-9, 17-182nd Reading: PHIL 1: 20C-24, 27AGospel: MT 20: 1-16A

Schedule of EventsWednesday, September 23rd7:00 - 8:00 p.m. High School Youth Group - Virtual Scavenger Hunt and COVID-19 discussion

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Liturgical MinistersSeptember 26th, 27th

Saturday 5:00 p.m.Communion Ministers: Kathleen Kallman, Liz CallLector 1st Reading: Doris Backes-DelpLector 2nd Reading: Terry CremerSacristan: Sarah McCluskeyServer: Noah LewisUshers: Claire Croley Marcin Glebocki, Karl Bade

Sunday 8:00 a.m.Communion Ministers: Connie Shanks, Marion Van HooseLector 1st Reading: Anna StarnsLector 2nd Reading: Nicholas CahillSacristan: Chris VierretherServer: Carolyn CahillUshers: Jim Colench, Larry French, Rob Van HooseSunday 10:30 a.m.Communion Ministers: Patrticia Leaders, John ButzLector 1st Reading: Trisha ButzLector 2nd Reading: Fran CliftonSacristan: Lynn LutzenServer: Andrew HamacherUshers: Dave Clifton, Beth Rozema, Brad Rozema

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PSR, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion Classes Rescheduled

The first sessions of PSR, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion preparation classes have been rescheduled for 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, October 11th. New schedules will be handed out during the first meeting. Please contact Alisa Arthur at 573.308.7215 for more information.

This Week at the Newman Center

Announcement• St. Patrick parish is looking for teachers for the religious education

program. This is an awesome opportunity to pass on the Faith to children of the parish. Volunteers must have VIRTUS training. See the article in the bulletin about training next month at the parish. Contact Alisa Arthur at 573.308.7215 or asarthur1989@gmail.com.

The Newman Center is streaming events on Zoom. The Zoom meeting room is live! It is open 24-hours a day for people to log on and spend time together. It will function like a virtual Newman Center. At certain times of the day, we will live-stream events: these events are marked in the calendar with a '*.' Newman Zoom Link

https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/2715724458Room Code 271 572 4458

Monday, September 21st11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in the Newman Chapel6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Morality Monday* - LoungeVideos and discussion about modern moral issues and the Catholic Church. This week's topic: War, Bombs, and Self-DefenseTuesday, September 22nd6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays be Awesome (TBA)*Join us for a random event each week.Wednesday, September 23rd7:45 - 8:10 p.m. Reconciliation - Church8:15 - 9:15 p.m. Mass - Church - also live-streamed on St. Patrick Catholic Church Facebook page. Followed by a social with homemade cookies and lemonade.Thursday, September 24th11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration in the Newman Chapel7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Talk about the Faith* - Peter 3:15 - Gathering Space"Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope." This week's topic: to be announcedFriday, September 25th3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Rosary* in the Newman Chapel7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Men's and Women's nightscontact Ruth at rlfvn9@umsystem.edu for more information8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Game NightA time to enjoy playing board and video games with other students.Sunday, September 27th7:00 p.m. Mass - Church - also live-streamed on St. Patrick Catholic Church Facebook page. 8:15 - 9:15 p.m. General Membership Meeting* Give feedback on past events, input on future events, and win prizes!Upcoming EventsSmall Group Bible StudySpend time intentionally discussing the faith with a small group of guys or girls. For more information, contact Lauren Coulter at lmcc2t@umsystem.eduAwakening Retreat- October 23rd-25thFor more upcoming events, view the Newman calendar at:https://www.rollanewman.org/calendar.html

Please note that all social distancing and mask rules for campus apply at the Newman Center.

St. Stanislaus in Wardsville Fall SupperSunday October 11, 2020

11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.DRIVE-THRU ONLY

Serving fried chicken, whole hog sausage, real mashed potatoes, green beans and sauerkraut.

Cost is $12.00

2020 Public Rosary Rally for AmericaSaturday, October 10th at noon

St. Patrick Church - Rolla Held outdoors - rain or shineBring your family and friends

Bring umbrella or chair if needed.You are invited to pray in remembrance of the 103rd anniversary of the feast of the last apparition of Our Lady of Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun. It was at Fatima, Portugal that Our Blessed Mother instruct-ed three shepherd children to pray and promote the daily recitation of the rosary for peace in the world.Please join us as we place the many needs of our country into the hands of Mother Mary and her Immaculate Heart!

23,000+ rallies will be held across our nation Come and share in this powerful prayer.

Contact Linda Virant at (573) 201-1099 or visit the website www.anf.org for more information.

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Applications Sought for Custodial PositionSt. Patrick Catholic Church seeks to hire a custodian. The position is full-time with benefits. The position involves general cleaning of the parish facilities (church, church office, preschool, hall, and center) and job sharing with the school custodian. Knowledge of general custodial and light maintenance procedures is required. Must be able to work safely and productively around children and youth. Contact Fr. Greg Meystrik at 573.364.1435 for more information, a complete job description, or an application.

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VIRTUS 'Protecting God's Children' Sessions to be held at St. Patrick

on October 8, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Parish Center

The 'Protecting God's Children' program for adults is a three hour live awareness session instructing adults of the Church that to protect children you must have constant awareness and vigilance.This awareness session helps trainees understand the signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse, and five empowerment steps one can use to prevent child sexual abuse.

To register on-line: Go to www.virtus.org and click on 'Registration'

Our organization is 'Jefferson City (Diocese)'

This session is for Adults only. Masks are required. Social Distancing will be enforced.

Contact Rosanne Emmett for more information. 573.578.1018 (text)

School Volunteers NeededVolunteers are needed at St. Patrick School to help with recess, lunch, and art. VIRTUS training is required. Please contact Karen Mistretta at 573-466-0469 to sign up.

SeptemberRespect for the Planet's

ResourcesWe pray that the

planet's resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.

Prayer Intention of the Holy Father

It’s time for the annual Knights of Columbus raffle!

International travel is strongly discouraged at this time so this year's prizes will be cash rather than the usual Vatican City trip. Three winning tickets will be drawn:

1st prize $5,0002nd Prize $5003rd Prize $250

Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100. The drawing will be held on Monday, 12 October. Tickets are available for purchase on-line at www.rollakofc.org or from your favorite Knight.

Oktoberfest 2020October 4th

12:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m.This year's celebration will be different than those in past years. Meals, flowers, and raffle tickets will be purchased from your car and delivered to you as you drive through the parish hall parking lot. The following items will be available:

• Take-out meals including the usual famous fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, coleslaw, and of course wonderful desserts. Drinks will be available as a side item.

• Cahill Family Greenhouses mums• Parish school classroom basket raffle tickets• Gun raffle tickets

Additional information about the classroom baskets and gun will be available on the parish Facebook page and in future bulletins. The parish school students will bring tickets home in their October family folder. Raffle tickets and money can be dropped off in the Oktoberfest car line or in a marked envelope placed in the offertory baskets at Mass. Sign-up sheets for volunteers will be on a table in the narthex after all Masses on the weekend of September 26, 27. You can also volunteer by contacting Alisa Arthur (asarthur1989@gmail.com) or Rob Van Hoose (robert.vanhoose@gmail.com.)

Contact Renee Woodley at rwoodley96@gmail.com or Alisa Arthur at asarthur1989@gmail.com for more information about purchasing raffle tickets.

St. Patrick Church High School Youth GroupFall 2020 Meetings

via Google Meet 7:00-8:00 p.m.September 23rd - Virtual Scavenger Hunt and COVID-19 DiscussionOctober 7th - Mary Our MotherOctober 21st - Faithful CitizenshipNovember 4th - Jesus PrayerNovember 18th - Gratitude and HappinessDecember 2ⁿd - AdventDecember 16th - Christmas Party (hopefully in person)At this time, all events will be on Google Meet. Hopefully, a few in person events (with masks and social distancing) can be held. There will be learning and social time at every virtual meeting. Student led topics/games will also be encouraged. E-mail will be our primary form of communication this year; a parent e-mail address is also required for reminders and other communication. Google Meet invitations will be sent by e-mail.Adult volunteers to help plan and moderate meetings are needed. Please contact Theresa Davidson at theresamarie2008@gmail.com or 573-578-9292 or Alisa Arthur at asarthur1989@gmail.com or 573-308-7215 if you are interested in volunteering.

Contact Alisa Arthur to sign up for High School Youth Group.