"Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." ELECTION NOVENA The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) invites U.S. Catholics to pray before the November election a novena for life, justice, and peace called Novena for Faithful Citizenship. It is a podcast and available for download. Joan Rosenhauer, Associate Director for the USCCB’s Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development, said that the special novena is part of “the bishops’ campaign to help Catholics develop well-formed consciences for addressing political and social questions.” The bishops issued their statement on forming consciences for faithful citizenship in November 2007. Helen Osman, USCCB Secretary of Communications, expressed hope that the novena could help “Catholics enter into prayerful reflection as they prepare to vote.” The Novena for Faithful Citizenship runs for nine days and can be used consecutively, one day each week, for nine days prior to the election, or “in any way that works best for a community or individual,” said Rosenhauer. The novena will be available for download until the election and it can be downloaded as text or a podcast. For other Faithful Citizenship resources and materials click here.
 If you haven't filled out a card to take the Vocation Chalice home for a week, cards are available in the Church Office and in both vestibules.
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Check out the photos from the animal blessing on Saturday the 4th. We had more kinds this year. Get your registration form to sign-up for an
The Sisters of Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament have a new convent house. They are even closer to the parish. With the move they looked at what needed to be replaced from the old house that is worn out. Sr. Laura and Sr. Adriana worked hard at picking out new items. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the cost of these items, please give it to one of the sisters, drop it off at the church office, or put it in the collection basket but be sure to designate to the convent. (Make checks payable to St. Patrick Church).
Adoration Come and spend some time with Christ. Monday - Wednesday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to Friday 6 a.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  "Give me, good Lord, a longing to be with you." St. Thomas More |