Mary, The Holy Mother of God

Web Address saintpatrickcc.com

January 1, 2012

Very Reverend Vernon F. Huguley

PASTOR

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Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 10:00 am

Fellowship after each Mass in The St. Joseph Hall

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This Parish exists to carry out the mission of Our Lord Jesus Christ

on Earth. By our articipation in the Holy

Mass, the perfect act of worship, the saving power of Jesus is

realized in our individual lives,

families, communities and in the world. Our outreach helps extend the reign of Jesus into all the dark corners of he world. As we gather as a family here in this

holy place we xperience a foretaste of

our own destiny…Heaven! If

you are a visitor, welcome! If you are a

returning member, elcome home! We are

really glad you’re here. And remember, YOU are passionately loved

by Jesus Christ.

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Vol. 29 Number 0

† JMJ

Readings for Next Weekend – The Epiphany of the Lord

FIRST READING: (Isaiah 60:1-6) 2nd Reading–(Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6) Gospel–(Matthew 2:1-12 )

PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN THE HOSPITAL OR ON HOSPICE: Barbara Rucker, Sammy Slatsky, and Marie Mackinaw. Please keep all the sick and their caregivers in your prayers. PRAYER BOOK: The prayer book in the narthex is available for all prayer requests. Please pray daily for these requests.

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS: Especially our families, friends and loved ones who are currently in active military service: Darren Armentrout (Stateside), Darryl Balcom (Stateside), Jeremy Barton (Stateside), Dane Blankenship (Stateside), Aaron M. Causey (Stateside-Severely injured), Matt Causey (Stateside) Joseph Byrd (Stateside), Christopher Cates (Overseas), Ricky Copas (Germany) Joel Dill (Japan), Brian Gibson (Iraq), Heath Gober (Iraq), Michael Grinston (Afghanistan), Becky Hodges (England), Scott Jones (Stateside), Jenny Malone (Stateside), David Miller (Stateside), Richard Parvin (Stateside), Joey Serio (Iraq), Ben Perry (Qatar) and Justin Richerzhagen (Stateside). Please keep all of our brave men and women in your prayers. If you know of anyone who should be added to or removed from this list, please contact the church office.

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY to Mr. Joe Gagliano. Mr. Gagliano is the father of SaraJean Brooklere. PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES: Albert Billets, Joe Gagliano, Frances Myers, Lena Myers, Ethel Pruitt, Ed Suchey, Elizabeth Sullivan, Rosemary Tortorici and Jessie White. Please keep these, all the homebound, and their caregivers in your prayers. If you know of any parishioner who should be added to or removed, please contact the office. NEW BOOK: We have a new book available on preparing a Catholic funeral that is a wonderful supplement to “Now and at The Hour of our Death”. The cost is $4.00 and it may be purchased from the office or the religious goods counter. PLEASE JOIN OUR PARISH! We would love to have you as a registered member of St. Patrick. If you are attending Mass at St. Patrick and would like to join our parish, please, pick up a Census Card in the narthex, fill it out and put it in the collection basket. Not sure if you are on record? Contact the church office. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to the family and friends of John Joseph Connelly. May God grant him eternal rest.

MY CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE CHURCH: Thank you to all who donated to the Christmas Gift to The Church Fund. ANGEL TREE: Thank you for your generosity in helping those in need, not only at Christmas but through-out the year. HOLY FAMILY: Families need blessings of patience, forgiveness, gratfulness, and love. What will you do to show your love for your family? Ask for grace to be holy. (Colossians 3:12-21) Let us pray for all who are alienated from family or Church, that they may be welcomed and accepted in the spirit of unconditional love. (Vocation View is sponsered by Serra Club.)

CHILDREN'S LITURGY of the WORD: Children, ages preschool to Pre First Communion are invited to attend the children’s explanation of the Word of God during Children’s Liturgy on Sunday mornings during the Mass. Thanks for supporting the on-going catechesis of our future church !!! Faith Formation Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 11th at 6:30 SHARP !!! RCIA Classes will meet this Tuesday, January 3rd at 6:00 pm. If you are interested in becoming a Catholic, or learning more about the Catholic Faith please contact Fr. Vernon, during regular office hours, or the Church office. MUSIC MATTERS The Choir will sing on Sunday, January 8th at the 10:00 Mass. Choir Members are to arrive by 9:45 and will not have a full rehearsal that morning.

PAH RUM PAH PAH PUM - In the lyrics of Little Drummer Boy we hear......” I have no gift to bring” and ”Shall I play for you”…….The gift of TIME & TALENT in the legend of a drummer child coming to see the miracle of Christ, made the Baby Jesus smile…..What GIFT do you have to place before Our King? Are you an organizer, a planner, creative with art, music or food? Do you love to work with children, teens or adults? What about your Children? Encourage their gifts and allow them to share themselves with their loving Parish Family !!! Before the New Year…..make your plan….. ask questions about the many beautiful ministries of the Parish of St. Patrick. Contact any of our Ministry leaders or the church office to find out more about any of our church groups !!

JOURNEY SIGN UP: The deadline to sign up for Journey has passed and groups are now being formed. At

last count over 70 people had signed up. Thank you for the great response! If you would still like to sign up, contact Ronnie Muro or send an email through the church website. Journey is a small group, faith sharing program for adults that will get started in January. For questions about Journey, contact Ronnie or any member of the Journey team (Pam Black, Pauline Brasfield, Debbie Muro, Louis Muro, Brandon and Abbie Yow). 2012 - The Journey begins!

SERVICE DRIVE: SPIRIT will continue its "Service Drive," an opportunity that gives SPIRIT Youth the chance to help parishioners and other friends of SPIRIT with yard work, odd jobs, or other assistance in exchange for a donation to help offset the cost of NCYC. No work too big and no donation too small. If you have basic odd jobs you'd like help with, please contact Dale Blanchard to request help. Donations are requested at the end of the job.

SPIRIT LOCK-IN – Come ring in the New Year with your SPIRIT family. We will start with Mass at 4:00 pm on December 31st. We will continue with prayer, fun and fellowship in the Family Life Center. SPIRIT youth are asked to bring a drink and snack to share. Lock-in will end at 8:00 am January 1st, 2012.

ARE YOU READY FOR FOOTBALL?! Are you interested in joining the John Carroll Catholic High School Football Team? Are you an incoming freshman for 2012 or current student at John Carroll? There will be an informational football meeting for parents of students interested in playing football for the 2012 season. The meeting will be on January 11th at 6:30pm in the JCCHS school auditorium. If you have any questions please email Coach Musso at cmusso@jcchs.org

ST. PATRICK YOUTH BASKETBALL resumes next Saturday, January 7, when our Lady Wildcats play in their home opener at 12 noon against Our Lady of the Valley S. Later, at 4 p.m., the Fighting Irish take on St. Elias at Our Lady of Sorrows. Please come support our girls and boys basketball teams. The nominal admission fee charged at each game subsidizes fees paid to game officials. For more on both teams, visit the team pages at SaintPatrickCC.com/Sports

THE STATE OF ALABAMA KNIGHTS of Columbus has

announced that local Councils have adopted all 45 Seminarians and Novitiates in both the Birmingham and Mobile dioceses, plus three Seminarians outside the state of Alabama. St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council 10567 monetary donations will go to Brother Patrick Russell. “We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Alabama Councils and Assemblies who are sponsoring at least one Seminarian or Novitiate for the 2011 – 2012 Fraternal Year, by providing both moral and financial support with a monetary contribution that exceeds $38,700."

MARCH FOR LIFE: Saturday, January 14th is the date for the 2012 March For Life that begins with Mass at 9:00 at the Cathedral of St. Paul, celebrated by Bishop Robert Baker. Then everyone will meet at Brother Bryan Park (22nd Street South at 10th Avenue, Birmingham, AL) at 10:45 am. The March will take place rain or shine. March with your kids, teens, youth, family, and friends. Come celebrate life! The March is sponsored by United for Life Committee. Spread the word and mobilize as many people as possible to attend. www.SanctityofLifeMinistries.org.

SHAWL MINISTRY Shawl Ministry will not meet again until January. Watch the bulletin for updates. THE LADIES AUXILIARY will host a women's retreat at St. Patrick's the weekend of January 20th & 21st. All ladies of St. Patrick's & St. Stanislaus are invited to attend. The theme of the retreat is "How God works in our lives", and Fr. Vernon will be the retreat leader. Friday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-2:00 pm. The auxiliary will furnish a meal Friday night, and on Saturday both a continental breakfast and a boxed lunch. To register please contact Nancy Brochu or Ann Tulloss or by email at jgt@bellsouth.net OUR LADY OF SORROWS SCHOOL: Do you own a business? Do you know anyone who owns a business? Do you own a vacation home or condo that you would consider donating a week or weekend for the auction? We are looking for donations for the OLS Auction and Gala, Saturday, February 4th, 2012. Please contact Marcy Fleming by email at mbf96@me.com. We really appreciate your support. OUR LADY OF SORROWS CATHOLIC SCHOOL: cordially invites you to their Open House, for prospective students and their families, Sunday, January 22, 2012; 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Join us during these hours, meet our teachers and staff, and tour our school. Applications will be available in the school foyer and on the school website (olsschool.com) beginning January 22, 2012. To assure placement for your child, please submit applications no later than February 3, 2012. Applications do not roll over from year to year. If you were on a waiting list for 2011, you must re-apply for 2012. Please call 879-3237 if you need further information. THE JOHN CARROLL annual International Food Festival is January 29, 2012 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Discount tickets are available in the John Carroll main office. Watch the bulletin for more information. Want to be involved by cooking an entrée or dessert or performing? Call John Deamer at John Carroll.

Flowers on the Alter where given, in part, in memory or in honor of the following:

Jimmy Pender Hazel Whisenhunt Baby Daniel Morrow Baby Anna Beth Morrow Baby David Morrow Melanie Norris Louie Scurlock, Sr. John Clark James Messina Balcom family Yabes family Camille Von Hagel Henry & Dorothy Miller Tom & Mary Marks, Sr. Dorothy Rogers Bill McNabb Rosa Newkirk Walker Newkirk Albert Newkirk John & Mary Majerik Laura Crandall Brown Mr. & Mrs. Eugene

Harper Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Ingram Sandy Shaw Rick Odom Cris & Phyliss Robion Mel Melton Bill Campbell George & Christine Pruitt Rogato family Wehby family Ciranni family Pauline Smith O. E. Faulkner Margaret Jones Howard Jones, Sr. Burt Ray Laird Roy A. Rogato Salvatore & Rosalee Ciranni Marianna & Costanzo Rogato

Petra & Anthony Ciranni Belle & Charlie Lynn Mildred & Ike Dempsey Jackie Cantrell Gene Busler Faye & Noah Lynn Bradley family Campanotta family Taco Johnson Buddy Johnson Lorene Sciro The Conte family The Ragusa family Mr. & Mrs. V.A. Conte Mr. & Mrs. J. Ragusa Mr. Pete Ragusa Pat McNamee Mr. P. Ganusscio Emmett Griffin Charles W. Blanchard Darlene Marie Blanchard Barry Blanchard Martin Fadlevich, Sr. Mike & Mary Fadlevich Family Gingise family Elizabeth Schwab Adam Lee Taylor Jewel Gilbert Lillian Gilbert Myrt Gore Mae Hannigan Fenton Hannigan Fred Lindsey Nellie Lindsey Charlie Cross Wilford family Euline Wilson Ceciul Powell Willie Mae Busby Newt Q. Powell

John & Anna Sicola Frances DeMarco Josephine Sicola Philip & Mary Lovoy Eddie Perkins Lawrence Serio Mary Jo Lankford Charles & Mary Duchock Chicarello family Cullefer family Roden Family Doyle Family Grainger Family David L. Vines, Jr. Carmela & Joseph Anselmo Agnes & David Vines, Sr. Rick Thomas Damon Whitten Ray & Pat Peterson Verna & Stanley Skowronski Whitaker family Stano family Annie Schober Patricia Schober Mary Gagliano Nellie Raia John & Anne Brooklere Carolyn Giambrone Haden Families Smith Families McCarver Families Cannon Families Cliff Davenport David Davenport Bessie Shaffer Charles Schaffer Romeo & Olivette Cloutier John & Pauline Skocik

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Fadlevich Mary Fadlevich Joseph & Helen Slovensky Higdon Family Deason family Harbuck family Isabelle Rose Wharton Florence & William Carter Benny Bakane Louis & Rose Muro Paul Pocopanni Marie Gallimore Bill & Anna Cather Opal Randolph Stephanie & Lindsey Baker Nelson & Eloise Owen Paul Pocopanni

Maria & Harold Claiborne Doris & B.C. Collins Ken Claiborne Eunice Meranda Richard Meranda Tom Glover Tortorici Family Ralph & Mary Martin Nancy M. Manzella Sam & Charles Manzella Walter Goolsby Morese Brasher Xander Brasher Maria Milazzo Lee Bondi Rosalia Calabreze Antonio Tortorici Paul Grefsheim George A. Pruitt

Pascal & Treasa Triola Ben & Vita Triola Chris & Phillis Robino Tony & Bean Givinco John & Iva Troha Shirley & Harry Phillps Clarence O. Beckham Mike Lee Albert Slovensky Albert Slovensky, Jr Whetstone family Morton family Boldin family Martin family Slovensky family Slatsky family Josie Kiker Lawrence & Ellen Horn Mavis Tragesser Deceased members of the Huguley family

God Sent Us a Savior

If our greatest need had been information,

God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology

God would have sent us a scientist

If our greatest need had been money. God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure. God would have sent us an entertainer.

But our greatest need was forgiveness.

So God sent us a Savior. --Roy Lessin

Weekly Mass Schedule

Saturday 12/31 4:00 pm Cindy Gilmore – SI

Sunday 01/01 10:00 am Mass for the People

Monday 01/02 No Mass

Tuesday 01/03 9:00 am @ St. Stanislaus

Wednesday 01/04 900 am Otto & Ruby Pflueger - †

Thursday 01/05 9:00 am George & Donna Pruitt - SI Friday 01//06 8:00 am @ St. Stanislaus

Friday 01/06 10:00 am Marjorie Harbuck - †

Saturday 01/07 4:00 pm Bill Odgers - †

Sunday 01/08 10:00 am Mass for the People

Weekly Events and Meetings

Sunday Jan. 01 Mary, The Holy Mother of God – Mass 10:00 am SPIRIT Lock In ends at 8:00 am Monday Jan. 02 Tuesday Jan. 03 RCIA 6:00 pm Wednesday Jan. 04 Mass 9:00 am

Legion of Mary 9:45 am No Faith Formation Classes. Thursday Jan. 05 Mass 9:00 am Friday Jan. 06 Mass 10:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 10:30 am – 3:00 pm Benediction 3:00 pm Saturday Jan. 07 Vigil of The Epiphany – Mass 4:00 pm Girls Basketball vs. OLV-S 12noon @ St. Patrick Boys Basketball vs. St. Elias 4pm @ OLS Sunday Jan. 08 The Epiphany – Mass 10:00 am Bible Study 8:30 am

BULLETIN NOTICES: Please have all bulletin notices in the office by Noon on Monday.

WHEELCHAIR: A wheelchair is in the Cry Room, available for Emergencies Only. LOST AND FOUND: There are several articles in lost and found. Please call the Church Office for assistance.

DAILY MASS-ROSARY-NOVENA PRAYER: Daily Mass is at 9 am Wednesday & Thursday and at 10:00 am on First Fridays (Unless otherwise posted under the Weekly Mass Schedule above.) A Rosary, the Daily Prayer for Vocations, and the Miraculous Medal Novena Prayer will be prayed 30 minutes before Daily Mass begins. A Rosary is prayed at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel every Sunday morning. Volunteers are requested to lead the Rosary at each occasion. The Primary Intention of the Rosary prayed is: ‘An End to Abortion’. DAILY MASS MINISTRY: Volunteers are needed to be Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers during Daily Mass. If you would like to serve please check the sign-in sheet in the narthex. If no one is down to serve, just sign your name.

WE NEED CANS: Please save aluminum cans for recycling and place them in the metal bin in the Northwest corner of the upper parking lot or in the yellow plastic can inside the kitchen door. All proceeds from their sale are divided between SPIRIT Youth and Faith Formation. Please help us reduce processing time by rinsing the cans but do not crush. Our crushing machine works with cans near their original shape. Your donation and your help are much appreciated.

PLEASE DO NOT PUT PAPER IN THE ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING BIN. THANK YOU.