MESSAGE FROM FR. JEFF

Hello everybody!

We have a pope! Habemus Papam! Pope Leo XIV was elected during the conclave last week. Like many, I was surprised by the election of an American pope. Against the predominant conventual wisdom, I believe his election is a sign of the grace of the Holy Spirit and that God is a God of surprises. Reflecting on the announcement, I think it is also extremely significant that, as Catholics, our greatest enthusiasm and the loudest cheer from the crowd gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica was before we even knew who the pope was, just that we had a pope. God does not abandon his church, but continues to be with us always. Thanks be to God!

Please keep our eighth grade students and their families in prayer. Tomorrow, Wednesday, is their graduation. It is a culmination of each journey and a new beginning for the journey ahead. I am grateful for all the efforts and sacrifice that goes into the formation and education of each student. We are a community of disciples of Jesus and I am proud of the accomplishments of each of our students and, indeed, of our entire community. May they Go with God!

Below is information about nominations for our Pastoral Council and School Board. Please prayerfully consider nominating someone who may be called to serve in leadership for our community. Thanks!

Finally, my heartfelt congratulation to Tammy Kessler, our Director of Adult Formation and Initiation, for her graduation on Saturday from the Saint Meinrad School of Theology. She truly earned her Masters Degree in Theology and I am very proud of the significant effort and sacrifice she has made to better serve God’s people. Well done, Tammy!

God bless us all!

Peace,

Fr. Jeff

Pastoral Council & School Board Nominations 

Now is the time to nominate yourself or someone you know to serve on our Pastoral Council and School Board.

The Pastoral Council is the advisory Board to the pastor. Members advise the pastor in planning for the pastoral development of the parish and should have deep faith, imagination, broad experience and sound judgement. Members serve a three-year term and meet once a month, with the exception of December, June and July.

The School Board serves in an advisory role to assist the Pastor and Principal on matters relating to school policies. Members serve a three year term and meet seven times throughout the year. Members should be committed to the success of Catholic education and be able to work with others in achieving consensus for the good of the entire school community. 

You may submit nominations in the following ways:  

Online nomination forms below: (please hit submit when done)

Pastoral Council Form

School Board Form

  OR

Hard copy forms located at the Welcome Desk in the church or School Office

Please return hard copy forms to the green box on the Welcome Desk in the gathering space by Sunday, May 25. The drawings will take place on Pentecost Sunday, June 8 at 11:00 a.m. Mass. Contact the parish office if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your prayerful discernment and support of this process.  

Time and Talent for 2025/26

We updated our 2025/26 Ministry Guidebook and Directory which you will receive in early June. As a reminder, because of our Increased Offertory Program, we did not conduct a formal renewal of time and talent for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. This is optional, if you choose to update time and talent, use the online form on the parish website. PLEASE NOTE: Your current time and talent will carry over unless you submit a new form.

Increased Offertory Program - Important Information

Thanks to those who have responded with a commitment to our Increased Offertory Program to help address our current budget and debt service. We have received commitments from approximately 31% of our parish families. It is not too late to submit your commitment card as we need everyone's participation for the success of this effort.



Details:

• Submit online at stpatlou.org > Increased Offertory Program menu on home page
• Your new offering is effective immediately, unless you specify otherwise on your commitment card
• Questions? Contact Lynne Marshall at 244-6083 or lmarshall@stpatlou.org.

Women at the Well - This Week's Gathering Cancelled

Please note that the meeting on May 14 is cancelled due to the 8th grade graduation but will resume Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Listen to the Sunday Homily HERE

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