MESSAGE FROM FR. JEFF

Hello everybody! 

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! Since the parish office will be closed after Friday until January 2 we will take a short break from sending our weekly email. Of course, we will still have masses and take emergency sacramental calls. I am looking forward to the celebration of Jesus’s Nativity and the joy that it brings to my heart. I wanted to let you know of a few upcoming details that may be beneficial:

• There is an opportunity for reconciliation tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the church.
• We will celebrate a Blue Mass on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for those who have lost loved ones this year and are grieving during this season. 
• Fourth Sunday of Advent masses will be at 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m. Sunday. 
• Christmas Eve masses will be at 4:00 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. 
• At the 4:00 p.m. mass, there will be a shuttle service from the Celtic Center entrance and a stop in the lower lot to the church entrance beginning at 3:30 p.m. 
• If necessary, we will use Schindler Hall as overflow once the church and gathering space get full. The mass will be live streamed and communion will be distributed there. 
• If you are coming to the 6:15 p.m. mass, please do not arrive before 5:45 p.m. to allow time for the 4:00 p.m. participants to leave. 
• Christmas Day Mass will be at 10:00 a.m.
• The Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God on January 1 will be at 10:00 a.m. because of the holiday. Although a holy day, it is not one of obligation this year because it falls on a Monday. 

Please know of my gratitude and prayers for all of you. I hope this Christmas is a time for love to grow in your hearts and families. May Christ’s light shine bright!

Peace,

Fr. Jeff

p.s., Thanks to all who have participated so far in the Catholic Services Appeal so far. Please see below for an update. We are only 2% away from our dollar goal and 27% from our participation goal. The people served by Archdiocesan ministries and service depend upon our generosity. Thank you for your participation!

Important Christmas Information:

• Friday, December 22 - Parish Office closes at 2:00 p.m. for Christmas holiday. Office will reopen on Tuesday, January 2 at 7:30 a.m.
• Sunday Children's Ministries - Nursery and Sunday School closed December 24 - January 14. We will reopen on January 21.
• Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) - closed December 24-January 14. Sessions resume January 21.

Stewardship Weekly - 12/17/2023

2023 End of Year Giving

Thank you for your faithfulness in praying, learning, serving, joining and giving this year. God calls us to be generous with all of our gifts, including our financial resources. In gratitude we are called to give back to God. Stewardship supports St. Patrick’s mission and ministries. Gifts to stewardship help offset day-to-day operations of the parish as well keep school tuition costs down. As we approach the year-end, we invite you into an encounter with God and consider including St. Patrick in your giving plans.

There are several ways to make a gift to our parish:

2023 Stewardship Gift

Make a gift to stewardship. Gifts received or dated in the Parish Office by December 31 will be included on your 2023 statement.

Christmas and Special Archdiocesan Collection

Archdiocesan Charities on December 24/25 to support the work of Catholic Charities

ŸGifts can be made via offertory envelopes or online at stpatlou.org under Giving Menu.

Gift of the Magi Collection for St. Vincent de Paul

• Make checks payable to St. Patrick SVDP Conference and drop in the offertory collection
• Make a one-time or recurring online donation – go to www.stpatlou.org, click on “give today”, enter the amount you wish to give, click on the Fund drop down arrow and select “St. Vincent DePaul”.

Roof Replacement Project

We have completed 99% of the flat roof replacement for the church. The school piece is 75% complete. The work on the school will resume in June. If you would like to donate to this cause, click here and choose Roof Replacement fund.

Stock Donations

Stock donations are a great way to ease your tax burden before year-end. For information contact Dave Naber, Business Manager at (502)244-6083.

Planned Giving

Remembering the Church with a gift from your estate is a wonderful way to help ensure that the ministry of the Church will continue to bear fruit by the intentional sharing of things that we have accumulated during our lifetime. It is important that everyone have a will.

Memorial Brick

Become a part of our history and leave a lasting impression on the place we love to call home! All checks payable to the St. Patrick School Foundation and donations are tax deductible. Contact Lynne Marshall, Director of Engagement at (502)244-6083 or lmarshall@stpatlou.org. The next order will be placed in February 2024 and it takes 4-6 weeks for delivery and install. Order online at stpatlou.org.

For more information, contact Lynne Marshall, Director of Engagement, at lmarshall@stpatlou.org.

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