MASS

TIMES

NOV. 7TH—FEB. 28TH

SAT. 4:00 & SUN. 9:00 MON.—FRI. 9:00 A.M. MASS

PRAY THE ROSARY

1/2 HOUR BEFORE MASS

Wed. Eucharistic Adoration after Mass—10:00

CHAPEL OPEN FOR PRAYER

8:00– 4:00 MON.—FRI.

176 Marian Dr.

Laurie, MO 65037

OFFICE 573-374-7855

FAX 573-374-0627

ASSISTANT PASTOR

FATHER HENRY USSHER

DEACON—DAVID LOVELL

SECRETARY, DIANA BARACZ

BOOKKEEPER, KATHY WOODWARD

MAINTENANCE

TOM GERANT

CODY TAYLOR

PAT HAGGERTY

PASTOR REV.

PATRICK DOLAN

THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF

MARY, MOTHER OF THE

CHURCH

Email:

Parishsecretary@shrineofstpatrick.com

Website: www.shrineofstpatrick.org

P.O. BOX 1250, LAURIE, MO

65038

MARKETING DIRECTOR,

ROSE VANDERBECK

573-374-MARY

St. Patrick’s Mission Statement

The mission of faith community of St.

Patrick’s Church is to encourage

involvement of all parishioners, to foster

spiritual growth and faith formation, to

witness gospel values, to reach out to the

local community, and to coordinate

ministries to help us live the Gospel in the

modern world.

AT THE BEAUTIFUL LAKE OF THE OZARKS

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

THIS WEEK FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 20TH, 2015

HOLY YEAR OF MERCY

CHRISTMAS 2015

SUN. YOUTH MASS & FAMILY ACTIVITY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

May the peace of this Christmas season

be with all of you! One of the traditional

images of Christmas that readily comes

to our minds is the star, shining brightly

above the manger where Jesus was laid.

The thought of light dispelling the

darkness brings a sense of happiness.

We only need to drive around on

Christmas Eve and see houses lit up in

colorful displays to realize how light has

a way of lifting our spirits. Christ Jesus

came into our world to be the light of the

human race, as the beginning of John’s

Gospel proclaims. No matter what the

coming year may bring, it is my hope

that each of us may find comfort in

knowing that the light of God’s Love

shines in our hearts.

With my best wishes for a joyous and

Merry Christmas, I am

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend John R. Gaydos

Bishop of Jefferson City

UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY 13TH

YOUTH SOUP SUPPER

St. Patrick’s and The Mother’s Shrine has

been designated by Bishop Gaydos as a

special place of prayer for pilgrims during

the Holy Year of Mercy.

MERCY MINUTES MERCY MINUTES MERCY MINUTES MERCY MINUTES

WEEKEND COLLECTION DEC. 13TH $4,816

*includes electronic funds

Attendance approx. in church 456

Average weekly collections needed $6,800

Electronic fund transfer available for the 1st, 15th etc.

available for weekly contribution, building & maintenance,

Charitable Outreach, Christmas and Easter.

STEWARDSHIP

The following is an update as of Mon. Dec. 21st

Campaign Goal $80,000

Pledged $ 59,101 73.9%

Collected $ 54,506 68.1%

Thanks to all who have responded to this date.

Envelopes available in the back of Church and in your

envelope sets!!

MAINTAIN & STORE WITH CARE CAMPAIGN

A Jubilee Year involves pilgrimage to a Holy site. Many

will travel to Rome during this Holy Year of Mercy. But

still more will not be able to do so. St. Patrick Church at

The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of God has been

designated a pilgrimage site in our Diocese. During the

coming year we will open our doors and our hearts to

welcome these many pilgrims.

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

MON 9:00 LENA CENITI

TUES. 9:00 SPECIAL INTENTIONS

WED. 9:00 VICKYE HEAD

THURS. 9:00 MEMORIAL FLOWERS

FRI. 9:00 MEMORIAL FLOWERS

SAT. 4:00 PARISHIONERS

SUN. 9:00 DOT HANRAHAN

MASS INTENTIONS DEC. 21ST SCRIPTURE READINGS DEC. 21ST

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK, ELDERLY AND LONELY.

PARISHIONERS - Julia Curiale, David Naher, Mike Kuse,

Jim Eades, Jim Saab, Brian Grinnell, Rita Smelser, Ralph

Baracz, Addie Walters, Elizabeth Rourke, Rich Rowan, Barb

Schweiger, Claire Hughes, Bill Shortino, Ceil Bish, Duane

Kennedy, Sandy Vossen, Doc Lee, Marcia Bonick, Hank Bau-

er, Clarence Hager, Rosemary Stoltz, Thomas Heinsz, Adam

Steffen, Barb Miller, Tom Schweiger, Bob Gentry, Bud Reker,

Dan Kuse, Tom Costello, Don Drake, Mary Bray.

FRIENDS & FAMILY OF PARISHIONERS

Tony Kuse, Don Smith, Sarah O’Bryan, Amanda Wood,

Jeremy Powers, Maggie Wyman, Mike Switalski, Michael

Fees, Vicky O’Daniels, Tegan Gaul, Ann Reilly, Joe Brandl,

Jerome Galilley, Barbara Martin, Susan Callahan, Barb

Denne, Shelia Hyman, Laurie Hensiek, Jill Davis and family,

Gracie Schroeder, Larry McGuire, Duane Lowe, Mason

Prieskorn, Jake, Darcy & baby Meyer, Bill Schartz, Dozier

family, James Tennison, Ruby Clabough, Barbara Mais, Lisa

Brooks, Michelle Carter, Christopher Bonick, Amber Wat-

son Wiseman, Paul Stoltz, Chris Bucksath, Barbara Miller,

Gina Holland, Alexander & Melissa Bonick, Rex Dull, Lanita

Bell, Jane Riddle, Don & Juanita Wilson, Toni Marie

Rinella, Baby Thomas Frances, Natalie Staffieri,

Crystal Raeder, Elmer Henry, Greg Petersen, Chuck Beh-

rens, Phil Whitworth, Louise Starzynski,

Mackenzie Trost, Richard Dascher, Pat Schartz., Bill O’Bry-

an, Gay Brumagin, Cheryl Kerfeld.

PLEASE PRAY

THANK YOU

Mon. Saint Peter Canisius

Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45

Tues. 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56

Wed. Saint John of Kanty

Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66

Thurs. 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79

Thurs. Christmas Eve Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-

25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25

Fri. Christmas Day Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18

or 1:1-5, 9-14

Sat. Saint Stephen

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22

Sun. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and

Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/ Col

3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52

Jo Ann and I want to thank everyone for your prayers, Masses and cards, especially for our grandson, Thomas Francis. Thomas is out of the hospital and doing very well. He will be here for Christmas! Please continue to pray for me as I continue my cancer treatment. Don and Jo Ann Drake

SAINT OF THE WEEK

St. John of Kanty ( 1390-1473)- December 23

was a Polish priest, scholastic philosopher, physicist,

and a theologian. He was born in Poland. After gradu-

ating from the Kraków Academy, John taught philoso-

phy while preparing for the priesthood. He was a pro-

fessor of theology and spent many hours copying man-

uscripts of the Holy Scriptures. John became well

known for his generosity and compassion toward the

poor, especially needy students. He subsisted on what

was strictly necessary to sustain his life. He made four

pilgrimages to Rome, carrying his luggage on his back.

He slept little, ate sparingly, and took no meat. He was

a typical Saint: kind, humble, and generous. May we

realize as he did that "what kind of work can be more

noble than to cultivate the minds of young people so

that the love of God and his Holy precepts go hand-in-

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

CONGRATULATIONS

Melvin & Jane Grossman, 58 years

Bob & Judy Raeth, 45 years

George & Kathy Tankersley, 44 years

Gary & Rhonda Burris, 35 years

May the Lord Bless you

with many more years!!

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

THANKS

FOR YOUR GENEROUSITY!!!

We work with the nurses at the Versailles

and Stover schools. At this time of the year

we respond accordingly and have provided

either coats, gloves, sweat pants, underwear,

tennis shoes, soap and toiletries to over 300

children. As requests are received throughout

the school year, we respond accordingly.

Thanks also to the Knights for your donation!!

Your donations are making a difference!!

Thanks for helping us help others!!

God Bless!!

Jim & Harriet Troia

Ed and Gwen Seaton

THURS. DEC. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE

CAROLING 6:30 MASS 7:00

FRI. DEC. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY

MASS 10:00

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

SAT. DEC. 26 MASS 4:00

SUN. DEC. 27 MASS 9:00

THURS. DEC. 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE

MASS 5:30

JAN. 1 FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD

MASS 9:00

JAN. 3 FEAST OF EPIPHANY

SAT. 4:00 P.M. SUN. 9:00

JAN. 10TH FEAST OF BAPTISM OF JESUS

MASSES SAT. 4:00 & SUN. 9:00

END OF CHRISTMAS SEASON

KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS

The Guild will be selling “Keep Christ in Christmas” car

magnets for $3.00 after Mass. It is a great way to spread

an important message as we enter the Christmas season.

COACOATS FOR KIDS ST. PAT’S CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

FOR THOSE THAT COULD NOT

ATTEND OUR PENANCE SERVICE, THERE

WILL BE RECONCILIATION

MON. DEC. 21st & TUES. DEC. 22ND

BEFORE (8:30) AND AFTER 9:00 Mass

Come and welcome the Lord with a heart free of

sin and filled with praise. Plan to celebrate this

sacrament as preparation for Christmas.

THE PRESENT OF PRESENCE

God sent a present into the world, the Gift of loving

presence named Jesus. The gospel stories indicate that

Jesus gave few material things to people. What he gave

most was his personal presence, gift that were treasures

of the heart: belief in self, inner healing, peace of mind,

compassion, forgiveness, dignity, and justice.

Like Jesus, we can give from our inner abundance, gifts

from the heart. Moments lovingly spent with another

through prayer or through personal presence carry more

beauty and have more endurance than anything material

we could give.

Advent is a good season to be more deliberate in sharing

the present of our presence every day. It may be

through a phone call, letter, a visit, or through the bond-

ing of prayer as we focus love and attention toward

those who need the strength of God to be with them.

From “Out of the Ordinary by Joyce Rupp

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

by

Rev. Jim

Snyder, USAF

Chaplain, Re-

tired

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS FROM MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH Knights of Columbus Council 10831

LADIES AUXILIARY

The Ladies Auxiliary are selling the following:

Pecan halves or pieces for $10 each.

2 year Calendars $3.00 each

Julie Dorman 515-249-1287

Joyce Szemplenski 573-873-3075

RECONCILIATION

Six students received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time Sunday, December 12, during our Communal Penance Service. Back row L to R: Breana Wnorowski Lily Parker, Joshua Leake Front row L to R: Jolien Shaburg Skylar Deters Felicity Pasowicz

THANK YOU

A BIG THANK YOU to all who helped make the Saint Nicholas Party a fun evening. Thanks goes to the Guild, Brad Deters & the kitchen staff, the music folks, Saint Nicholas, and all those behind the scenes who helped in any way to make the evening a celebration! Blessings and Merry Christmas! Ellen Lovell

In Honor of

Father C.D. Ryan

Father Patrick Dolan

Father Joe Abah

Father Henry Ussher

Deacon Dave Lovell

In Memory of

Father Fred Barnett

Father Edwin Cole

Tom Gerant Sr.

Charlie Stoltz

Joe & Eliese Brown

Raymond Macek

Marilyn Bauer

Claude Coldwell

Andy & Margaret Nelen

Dave Brazie

Kathy Adams

Grady Wilkinson

Daniel Watts

Eugene Hatcher

Mike Brown

Stephen Underwood

Martha Debels

James Pryde

Harry Conrey

Alexander Hoff

Rich Terrell

Joe Dawdy

Terry Coldwell

Joe Heppler

Ray Silvey

Dave Bozich

Kelly, Sharon & Brett

Nevins

Dave Gilbert

Nick Mohs

Frances Shiray

Parents of

Bernie & Millie Marco

Floyd LaHay

Kelli Nevins

Brett Nevins

Sharon Nevins

Dave Gilbert

Nick Mohs

Frances Shiray

The Szemplenski family

The Denne family

Leland Reilly

Harold & Marie Ellis

Mary Helen Doherty

Jack Wilgen

Joe Pazolli

Deacon Dave Ritter

Ron & Helen Madden

Karen Collier

Stephen & Stella Konuch

Ted & Louise Smith

John & Elaine Wheeler

Anthony & Irene Mikesic

Roc Mitchell

Gerald & Louise Miller

Beverley Miller

Lawrence Freund

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

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SUNDAY DEC. 27th 9:00 Lector: Hunter Deters, Rick Purdon Greeters: Mari Pat Brooks, Bernie Marco, Marge Van Evercooren Eucharistic Ministers: Jim Ellis, Liz Pauly, Joyce Szemplenski, John Pilla, Mari Pat Brooks, Marge Devine Director of Worship: Paul Van Evercooren, Jerry Unrein

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY DEC. 26th 4:00

Lector: David Chase

Greeters: Mary Jane Gorbet

Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy Vogel, Ellen

Lovell, Steve & Janice Mandl, Mary Jane

Gorbet, Lorrie Steffen

Director of Worship: Jim Troia & Jim

Klein

If you are not available on the day scheduled, kindly make arrangements for someone to fill your place. Thank you.

Each of the ministries you are involved with is important to the vitality, prayerfulness and

beauty of our liturgical celebrations. We are always looking for dedicated people to fill these

roles. Think about, pray over, consider the ministry that is calling you. Contact:

Eucharistic Ministers—Deacon Dave Lovell,

Lectors—Ellen Lovell , Liturgical scheduler—Michele Haggerty

OFFERTORY GIFT BEARER

It is an honor to be a offertory gift bearer. If you are interested, please let the Director of Worship know when you

arrive at Mass. Three people are needed to carry the bread, the wine, and the offertory collection. If you have a

special event and would like you or your family to be gift bearers, please call the parish office.