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National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church mothersshrine@shrineofstpatrick.com

Sue Schneider General Manager Office: (573) 372-8595 Email: gmmothersshrine@gmail.com (573) 374– MARY (6279) www.mothersshrine.com

We welcome our visitors and thank you for

choosing St. Pat’s as your parish at the lake.

Please call the Parish Office if you would like

to register as a part-time parishioner.

*MASS TIMES Saturday: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday: 8:30 a.m.

Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. (Or by appointment.)

Daily Mass: Tuesday—Friday 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Adoration 9:45-10:15 a.m. Rosary prayed at 8:30 a.m. daily

*Mass times may vary, dependent upon the occurrence of Holy Days of Obligations, as well as the second Tuesday of each month, Mass will be held at Laurie Care Center, Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Mass at 10 a.m.

Fr. John Schmitz, Pastor

David Lovell, Deacon

Music Ministry Joel Rosario-Lopez

Religious Education Michele Haggerty (573) 372-8594

Parish Office Phone: 573-374-7855 Fax: 573-374-0627

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00 p.m. website: www.shrineofstpatrick.org

Office Staff Linda Neff, Secretary parishsecretary@shrineofstpatrick.com Kathy Woodward, Bookkeeper Maintenance Tom Gerant Pat Haggerty Cody Taylor

WELCOME

St. Patrick Catholic Church 176 Marian, Laurie, MO. 65037

(573) 374-7855

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MASS INTENTIONS

January 7th — January 13th

MON. 5:30 COMMUNION SERVICE

TUES. 9:00 LAURIE CARE CENTER

WED. 9:00 MARLAND THOMAS, +

THURS. 9:00 DOROTHY CASE, +

FRI. 9:00 NORMA LOVELL, SPI

SAT. 4:30 LIZ & AMANDA BELL, SPI

SUN. 8:30 PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

SCRIPTURE READINGS

January 7th — January 13th

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Please advise the Parish Office if a name should be removed from the prayer list. Names will remain on list for 3 months. If longer time period is needed, please notify office.

PARISHIONERS Ceil Bish, Barbara Bogardo, Steve Callahan, Bill Davis, Bobbie Duff, Jean Dunn, Thelada Gibson, James Gibson, Mel Gross-man, Kathy Halverson, Ray Hamilton, Wenc Jira, Mary Ann Kaiser, Kay Kuse Henrichs, Mike Hutton, Norma Lovell, Tom McCann, Jim Miller, Nancy Nicholson, Bob and Charlotte O’Bryan, Kathy and Jerry Outlaw, Jerry Peterson, Bud Raeker, Michael Rhoads, Elizabeth Rourke, Jim Saab, Ed Schneider, Barb Schweiger, Clarence Smith, Bill Smith, Jean Stark, Adam Steffen, Brian Titus, Janette Trogdon, Harold Vande Haar, Al Vasey, Sandy Vossen

FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Kevin Adams, Rodolfo Martin Arruabarrena, Lindsey Barcaz,

Larry Beaver, Leroy Berden, Bobby Blubaugh, Christopher

Bonick, Brad Bradfield, Megan Ann Bray, Kathy Bayerl– R,

Myra Brazie, Delon Bridges, Luz Alejandra Bringas, Catherine

Brooks, Wauneta Browne, Justin Browning, Gustavo Caceres,

Herman Enrique Caceres,

Judy Carlson, Terry Calahan, Amy Carter, Laurel Chase, Steve

Chaffin, Veronica Natalia Chavez, Rob Clark, Anne Conolle,

Nancy Daniels, Jill Dawson, Carrie and Ross D’Esposito,

Sandy Doren, Father Ed Doyle, Shirley Dull, Kathy Egan, Anne

Erola, Dale Evans, Christine Gaul, Tegan Gaul, Bill Gentry,

Dennis Gilbert, Shawn Gill, Elizabeth Gilreath, Kristin Greene,

Mark Hasenmueller, Robert Hensler, Hanna & Jake Hoge,

Ronald Hutton, Lois Johnson, Tom Kunkel, Chris Kuse, Jack

Ladd, Janet Lloyd, Richard Luebbering, Frances Lueck, Karen

Mars, Kyle Mars, Tony Mana, Kolton Melcher, Jacob and

Crystal Miller, Maria Sol Montel, Georgia Morrell, James

Morton, Collette Moscato, Wyatt Newman, Brady Noyes, Dan

Noyes, Glen Noyes, Larry Noyes, Barbara Ott, Carolina Silvia

Brizuela Perez, Anita Petersen, Sandra Poates, Steve Polsfuss,

Steven Reed, Pat Reidy, Toni Rinella, Joel Rivera, Veronica

Rodriguez, Neal and Geoff Rudy, Amy Schmitz, James Sparks,

Lee Stanley, Ron Steinkamp, Michael Switalwski, Janet Teg-

eler, Alma Thompson, Hal Trokey Jr, Mark Walls, Irma Web-

ster, Josh Wick

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22—4:6/Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a [8ab]/

Mt 4:12-17, 23-25

Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 [cf. 11]/Mk

6:34-44

Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 [cf.

11]/Mk 6:45-52

Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19—5:4/Ps 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17

[cf. 11]/Lk 4:14-22a

Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a]/

Lk 5:12-16

Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a

and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 3:22-30

Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-

Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord Monday: St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord

Observances for the week of

January 7th

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1st Tuesday: Parish Guild, No meeting until March 5th. 2nd Tuesday: Knights of Columbus, Rosary at 6:30

pm, Meeting begins at 7 pm, St. Leo Hall.

There will be no January Meeting for the Ladies Auxilia-

ry. The Ladies will resume Tuesday, February 12th, 2019.

Wednesday: Men of St. Joseph, 7 am St. Joseph Hall.

3rd Thursday: Parish Council, 7 pm, St. Joseph Hall.

Open to all parishioners.

ONGOING EVENTS

JAN. 8 No Guild Meeting but need help un-decorating St. Leo’s Hall after 9 am Mass.

JAN. 12 Retirement Gathering For Rose Vanderbeck's Retirement. St. Leo’s Hall 6 pm

JAN. 13 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast, St. Leo Hall after 8:30 am Mass

JAN. 17 Parish Council Meeting, St. Joseph Hall, 7 pm

JAN. 18 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry , St. Leo Hall 4:30 pm

JAN. 19 Pray and Play, St. Leo Hall, 5:30 pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Community For Christ food pantry is always in need

Staples are always needed in the food pantry. A list of items

is posted on the wall above the giving basket in the vestibule.

This is just a suggested list of items. All donations are

appreciated. Please also consider placing an added donation

of cash wrapped around the can or boxed item. A little really

can go a long way in covering the needs of our community!

Thank you for your donations!

COMMUNITY FOR CHRIST

There is still a great need for charitable assistance . The

office receives multiple calls several times each day from

local families needing help with utilities, rent, water, pro-

pane, etc. The St. Patrick’s Charitable Outreach works to-

gether with Community for Christ and other area organi-

zations to raise funds to assistance these families with

needed help . Your donation is always greatly appreciate.

Please continue to keep these families in your prayers dur-

ing this Christmas season.

The green boarder envelopes should be used, or make

notation in the memo of the check to Charitable Outreach.

CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE

STEWARDSHIP

WEEKEND ATTENDANCE AND COLLECTION:

December 16th, 2018

Attendance: 419

St. Pat’s $5,910

EFT 1st of month $630

EFT 15th of month $1065

Weekly budget needed $7,663

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

weekly contribution, building and maintenance, Charitable

Outreach, Christmas, and Easter.

Do you have a favorite board game or card

game you enjoy playing? Share it with the par-

ish family on January 19th, after 4:30 pm Mass

in St. Leo’s Hall. Don’t have a favorite game,? Just like to

come and socialize with your parish family, enjoy the com-

radery, and maybe learn something new.

More details to follow, mark the date on

your calendar .

Pray And Play

Have you been wondering what different groups

there are at St. Patricks’ and what they do? Do you

feel you have been called to help with planning

and activities of the different happenings but

would like to be more involved in the beginning

but your work schedule eludes you from doing so?

Please plan to attend the next Parish Council at it’s

new time of 7 pm, in St. Joseph Hall. It is hoped

the new time will allow more to attend. This meet-

ing is open to all parishioners.

Parish Council Meeting

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CHRISTIAN FAITH FORMATION

Everyday Stewardship

"The Story of the Other Wise Man" by Henry Van Dyke was first published in 1895. It tells the fictional story of

Artaban, a fourth wise man who began a journey to visit Jesus, the newborn King. Unlike his fellow Magi, he failed

to make it there for the birth of Jesus because he kept pausing to help various people in need. In fact, it took him

about 33 years of searching before his quest comes to an abrupt end when he is hit in the head with a falling roof

shingle. His final breath takes place in Jerusalem near the place where Jesus is being crucified. As he lies dying, he

hears the voice of Jesus telling him that the gifts he has given all along the way to "the least of these" he has actual-

ly given to Jesus himself.

If you have never read this story or seen the made-for-television movie based on the tale, you really should seek it

out. It is a story that reminds us of a profound truth: Jesus himself rests in the lives of all those around us in need.

In the story, it was the wise man's constant response to a stewardship call that prevented him from getting where

he wanted to go. In the end, where he needed to go was more significant than where he thought he should go.

If we live lives of generosity and graciousness, we may find ourselves on constant detours from the road on which

we are traveling. It is in the detours and the unexpected circumstances of our journey that often times we find our

true purpose in life. We think God is somewhere we must travel to, when in reality, God is closer than we think in

the least likely of places.

PONDER WITH THE POPE JESUS IS GOD-WITH-US

"The presence of God among men did not take place in a perfect world but rather in this real world, which is

marked by so many things both good and bad, by division, wickedness, poverty, arrogance, and war. He chose

to live in our history as it is, with all the weight of its limitations and of its tragedies. In doing so, he has

demonstrated in an unequaled manner his merciful and truly loving disposition toward the human creature.

He is God-with-us. Jesus is God-with-us. Do you believe this?"

Reflection: Mother Teresa was inspired by a poem that states , " People are often unreasonable, irrational, and

self-centered. Forgive them anyway." Christmas is a reminder of God's plan to enter into our brokenness and to

be merciful anyway. What part of your brokenness does God need to enter into? He is with you. Don't hide your

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The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church

Please don’t forget the Mothers

Shrine during the winter.

Make checks payable to:

The Mothers Shrine

176 Marian Drive

Today as we observe the feast of the Epiphany, we might wonder “why do we celebrate these three wise men that

traveled to see the Baby Jesus”? It is not uncommon for a new Mother to have people bring gifts in celebration of

their newborn. However, Mary mostly did not have a baby shower with her family and friends as is commonly done

in present time. The gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh seem strange to us today but what did they represent to

the Baby Jesus?

Gold is given to the King of mankind that represents the richness of his glory. Frankincense, a perfume, was a very

expensive gift in the day, given as only a King would receive. Myrrh, a healing balm given to represent the work that

Jesus was born to do here on earth. Gifts fit for a King.

The three kings traveled for many months, some say years, to worship the new born King. The story of the star that

led them to the manager where Jesus was born in Bethlehem has been told to us each year at this time. This celebra-

tion is our invitation to open our hearts and minds to God’s presence in our life. In the love of people; the beauty of

a mountain range; in the playful herd of goats; or in a line of giant oak trees; we are blessed with God all around us.

We are made in the image of God and this feast invites us to open our hearts up to His presence. The constant re-

minder of Mary, Mother of the Church right here in our presence is yet another reason to thank God for all the bless-

ings we have in our lives. Take a minute to sit quietly and look at the sculpture of Mary that we are fortunate to have

here on the grounds of St. Patrick.

Have a Renewed and Happy New Year.

Sue Schneider, GM of the Shrine

GIVE THE GIFT THAT LASTS

MORE THAN A LIFETIME

Is there a woman in your life that you would like to

honor? Your grandmother, mother, sister, aunt,

daughter, cousin or niece? Are you need of a birth-

day, wedding or anniversary gift in the next few

months? Having their name engraved on the wall of

the National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church is

a great gift to show what a true blessing that special

someone is to you. For only $400 have their name

added in the spring engraving.

Mother’s Day will be here before you know it.

Example of The

Gold Certificate

you will receive

showing the name,

date and location

on The Mothers

Wall of Life

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Did you make a New Year Resolutions for 2019? Are you worried your spending has

gotten out of control and telling your money is telling you where it needs to go instead

of you telling your money where it will go?

Why not make Financial Peace University part of your 2019 resolution?

Begin saving right away!

Special pricing now, only through St. Patrick’s.

Meetings will begin in St. Joseph’s hall starting at 4 pm, Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

and run through Sunday, April 7th, 2019.

There are several ways to sign up.

Contact Rose Vanderbeck at (573) 280-2437 or email: Lakerose03.@gmail.com

Or register online at https://www.financialpeace.com/classes

Financial Peace University Course

Nine video lessons featuring Dave Ramsey,

Rachel Cruze, and Chris Hogan. Follow along in your workbook as they teach you:

Lesson 1: Build a Starter Emergency Fund and Learn How to Budget

Lesson 2: Pay Off All Debt

Lesson 3: Save a Fully Funded Emergency Fund

Lesson 4: Invest for the Future and Build Wealth

Lesson 5: Buyer Beware

Lesson 6: The Role of Insurance

Lesson 7: Retirement Planning

Lesson 8: Real Estate and Mortgages

Lesson 9: Living and Giving Like No One Else

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Saturday, January 12, 4:30

Lector: Ellen Lovell

Greeters: Carol Gibson, Mary Jo Eye, Ellen Lovell

Communion Ministers: Steve Mandl, Janice Mandl

Directors of Worship: Bob O’Bryan, Jim Klein

Pew Angel: Mary Gerant

Sunday, January 13, 8:30

Lectors: Kathy Outlaw, Troy Wormsley

Greeters: Eric & Frances Tichy, Kathy Outlaw

Communion Ministers: Marge Devine, Kristy Wormsley

Directors of Worship: Paul

Van Evercooren, Jerry Unrein

Servers: Skylar Deters, Adam Radcliff

Liturgical Schedule For January 12th & 13th

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Rite of Acceptance - Welcoming

The following unbaptized individual has accepted the call to enter into the Catechumenate to continue

preparing to be baptized in the Catholic Faith: Lori Oberndorfer

The following are individuals that have been baptized in another faith and are now choosing to continue

preparing to come to Full Communion with the Catholic Faith: Marilee Ballew, Carla (Kathy) Fuller, Mar-

tin (Marty) Oberndorfer.

Please pray for these Catechumens and Candidates as they progress through the RCIA program. They

will be received in Full Communion with our faith at the Easter Vigil Mass.