St. Patrick 2410 GA Hwy. 127 / Kathleen, GA 31047 / Phone: 478-987-4213 / Fax: 478-988-3759 Email: [email protected] / Website: www.stpatrickga.org/home Pastor: Fr. Eric R. Filmer Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time [email protected] July 4, 2021 — Gospel Reading is Mark 6:1—6

Pastoral Associate: And going out from thence, he went into his own Rev. Mr. James D. Roberge, Jr. country; and his disciples followed him. And when the [email protected] sabbath was come, he began to teach in the synagogue:

Secretary: Veganda Wasserman and many hearing him were in admiration at his [email protected] doctrine, saying: How came this man by all these things? And what wisdom is this that is given to him, Bookkeeper: Tina Davidson and such mighty works as are wrought by his hands? [email protected] Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother Back Office: Lyn Gavel of James, and Joseph, and Jude, and Simon? Are not [email protected] also his sisters here with us? And they were scandalized in regard of him. And Jesus said to them: A prophet is

Church Office will be CLOSED not without honor, but in his own country, and in his July 5th — Monday to observe own house, and among his own kindred. And he could Independence Day not do any there, only that he cured a few that were sick, laying his hands upon them. And he Church Office will be OPEN wondered because of their unbelief, and he went July 6th through July 8th through the villages round about teaching. (Tuesday through Thursday)

Church Office Hours

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CLOSED for lunch Noon to 1 p.m.

Church Office is CLOSED every Friday

Confessions on Saturday 4 p.m.

Please see the page 7 calendar for Times

If you are sick, please stay home

Religious Education Director: Mary Pangborn [email protected]

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Mission Statement We are a Community of Word and Sacrament, Called by CHRIST to grow in Faith, Hope, and Love; Foster Community; and Evangelize. P a g e 2

Our Prayer List Tom Hyatt Jeff Powell Douglas Kehrhahn Bibbey Rebecca Johansen Sharon Rebeske Irma & John Fitzgibbon Keri Anderson Marie Johnson Deborah Renfrow Larry & Chris Hart & family Vicky Austin Barbara Kehrhahn Melinda Schroeder Rick & Lisa King Carolyn Bennett Mark Kehrhahn Aimee Sears Don & Pat Lamberth Kai Borders Ernie Laymance Beverly Sendek John & Rose Margetson Diane Connelly Marky Lomboy Frances Story Anna & McCurry Susan Davenport Michelle Markwas Ellen Sumner Mel & Faye Pereski Ronda Deppen Dot McCabe Carol Strandburg Ruth & Michael San Paolo Suzanne Guske John C. O’Day Willie Swain Bob & Kathi Seeger Maverick Hall Mary Jo Orta Isabella Velie Ted & Dolores Walter Carolyn Hanners Chloe Orvek Vanessa Wills

If you would like a name added to the prayer list, put a note in the Office Box or email Lyn [email protected]. Names remain for 30 days. Need more time? Call the office at: 478-987-4213.

Prayer to Saint Michael Saint Michael the Prayer for Vocations O God, hear 0ur prayer , defend us in battle. Be our protection and let our cry come unto You. Bless our Diocese against the wickedness and snares of the devil; of Savannah with many vocations to the May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. Give the thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the men and women you call the light to power of God, thrust into hell and all evil understand Your gift, and the love to follow spirits who wander through the world for the always in the footsteps of Your priestly Son. ruin of souls. Amen Amen

The Martyr’s Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, Pandemic Prayer We pray for an end to the reward the apostolic zeal of Friar Pedro de Corpa Coronavirus pandemic. For the safety of medical and his four companion Friars (Blas, Miguel, workers, first responders, and all who are Antonio, and Francisco) who labored for the working. For all the victims of the pandemic, spiritual well-being of the native Guale people of including the repose of the souls of the deceased. Georgia, and gave their lives in and intercession For the health and well-being of those who are ill, graciously grant the favor I humbly ask of You, those suffering financial difficulty, and those so that, for the glory of Your Name, their heroic whose lives are disrupted. Amen sacrifice may be officially recognized by the An Act of My Jesus, Church. Amen I believe that You are present in the Most TheGeorgiaMartyrs.org Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since A Prayer for the Faithful Departed Eternal I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace light shine upon them. May the souls of all the You as if You were already there, and I unite faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be in peace. Amen separated from You. Amen

Please Pray for our Military Men and Women PFC Ian Byrd  Capt. Bill Freeman Garret M. Purnell Sgt Ryan Byrd Capt. Austin Heil Major William Sautter WO3 Cory Bischof Capt. R. Zachary Frisch Capt. Logan Stockman SrA Frankie Bulin, Jr. 2Lt Brian Z. Haimbaugh A1C Kyle Vandermeide Pvt Kaleb Butts RCT Nicholas Harkins Major Jacqueline Jonathan Buzhardt Lt. Tyler Heckf McDermott-Wintch Major Vince Casiano SSgt David A. King Major Timothy Wintch QM (SN) Trevor J. Chastain Lt. Col. Devin Long AWV2 Kristopher Zelenak SFC Matt Eubank Aaron Massengill Capt. Jamie Zimmermann TSgt Thomas Colvin 1SG Grant Miller Capt. Ronnie Zimmermann PO1 Brett Couto Joseph “Ronie” Pioquinto P a g e 3 Mass Intentions

If you want to schedule a Mass Intention, please call the church office at 478-987-4213 for guidance and protection by Knights of Columbus July 3rd Saturday 5 p.m. of the USA Council # 14488

July 4th Sunday 10:30 a.m. Missa pro populo by Fr. Eric R. Filmer for the promotion and July 4th Sunday 5 p.m. by St. Patrick preservation of religious liberty

July 7th Wednesday 10 a.m.  Eleanor Hamel by Jim Hamel

July 8th Thursday 10 a.m.  Mary J. Abraham by the Abraham family

God Bless America Composer and Lyricist, Irving Berlin

God Bless America, Land that I Love, Stand Beside Her and Guide Her Thru the Night with a Light from Above; From the Mountains, to the Prairies, To the Oceans White with Foam, God Bless America, My Home, Sweet Home. God Bless America, My Home, Sweet Home.

FORMED Service to St. Patrick Church The Catholic Faith. On Demand. The St. Patrick Church Parish Council is looking Pick of the Week for July 4, 2021 for new members starting this September.

Watch – “John Paul II in America: Uniting Each term is approximately 2 years. Meetings a Continent” The papacy of St. John Paul II left are held at the church once per month, or every an indelible mark on our homeland. Driven by other month, depending on schedules. a conviction to unite the Americas under the Meetings last approximately 1 hour, and your patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe, he traveled input would be essential for our parish's future. from Argentina all the way to Alaska, shaping a generation and changing history along the way. If you are a registered member of our parish and Learn – FORMED Now! “ would like to be involved in this service, or if and Baseball” Believe it or not, baseball can you desire more information, please contact shed much light on our spiritual lives through its Steven Abraham: [email protected]. familiar images. Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael The 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal Barber discuss how these seemingly opposite topics relate to one another. The ACA provides funding for ministries Listen – “Walking through the Valley of the and programs that serve the Diocese Shadow of Death” Admiral Jeremiah Denton of Savannah, and our community. spent over seven years as a prisoner of war in Questions? https://www.diosav.org/aca. Vietnam. He recalls how, through the power of prayer he withstood extreme torture rather than Our parish target is $45,257. St. Patrick betray God of the U.S.A.. Enjoy his testimony in parishioners have given $52,798 this talk. as of June 17, 2021.

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ParishSOFT Welcome to all visitors at our church! We are glad you are here worshipping with us. If you attend Mass on a regular basis at St. Patrick, would you ParishSOFT is our St. Patrick Database. please consider making us your home church? You can register or edit your family information by typing in: Registration forms are in the basket (underneath the Office Box) in the https:/savannah.parishsoft in your Narthex. Fill one out and put it in the Office Box. Or, you may take the browser search box. Registration form home with you and bring it back the next time you come to Mass. We will add you to our parish roll then, our church secretary will Parish Council mail you a Welcome packet.

Steve Abraham — President Ministries, Organizations, and Resources We are now entering Jane Krumwiede, Phase 2 of the Pandemic Protocols at St. Patrick Church. Kathleen Corsentino, Hard copies of the protocols are available in the Narthex. The various Rebecca Johansen, Kathy Eckert groups associated with our parish may resume meeting on church property. Pamela Smagner, Pat Filholm, Fr. Eric, and Deacon Jim Please contact the office at 478-987-4213, in advance of the date you need, to reserve date and location. Building Committee

Mike Froehlich — Chairman ZOOM Bible Study: Family Promise: David Forrester, Robert Milush, Join us every Thursday from 10 a.m. They help displaced families. Ann Kane, Fr. Eric, and Deacon Jim to Noon (Online) as we break open https:/www.familypromise God’s Word and find direction, Finance Committee houstonco.org/ encouragement, and hope on this Knights of Columbus: Pat Filholm — Chairman journey of faith. Each week we’ll Grand Knight Jim Drescher Steve Abraham, Kathleen Corsentino study the upcoming Sunday readings. Fr. Michael A. Burke Council Tina Davidson, Mike Froehlich, Call the church office for the Zoom Denise Sharpe, Dana Stanley, password. For more info. contact Email: knightsofcolumbus- Kathy Walsh [email protected] [email protected] Fr. Eric, and Deacon Jim

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stpatrickga.org  To enroll: and Click on the -Go to Kroger.com and sign-in to your Kroger Account; ‘Online Donations” -Click on ‘My Account’ ; logo in lower right corner of the page, -Click on ‘Community Rewards (left side of page); then follow the instructions, OR click on -Find ‘Organization List’ and Check the list of organization names; this link: https://giving.parishsoft.com/ -Look for ‘St Patrick’ (There is NO period between St and Patrick so app/giving/stp2410150 Be sure it is St Patrick Church in Kathleen, GA); Donate by Text Message! -Select ‘St Patrick’’ then Click ‘Enroll’; Text dollar amount of offering to -A ‘Donation Summary’ page will come up; 478-217-7615. *Note: messaging rates -Your status will be listed as ‘Enrolled.’ may apply* All donors who text their -When you shop and get points, St. Patrick gets points too!!! donations and donate online (or through Our rewards will be posted quarterly in our bulletin. Thank you!!! the mobile web interface) will have their giving history tied to their account.  ALL participants must re-enroll each year! The fine print P a g e 5

Do you have something to go in the bulletin? VIRTUS

Email Lyn at: [email protected]. Anyone who works or volunteers at St. Patrick — in any Sending an email is best, but you may call the capacity — and comes in contact with our children church office, or drop a note in the office box. MUST BE VIRTUS trained!

Deadline for submission is at least 2 weeks Questions? Go to: VIRTUSonline.org Or, call Veganda before your information needs to be in the bulletin! in the church office at 478-987-4213. Abuse Hotline Number Please contact the church office: To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of if you have any changes in your email, phone, address, Savannah employee, call the Abuse Hotline Number or military status; if you have moved or joined another 888-357-5330 or The Office for the Protection of Children parish; if you are homebound (or in a nursing home) and Young People 912-201-4073/4 and would like to receive Holy Communion; if you need to be added to our church or military prayer list; if a Catholic Pastoral Center parishioner is in the hospital, or near death and needs 601 E. Liberty Street Savannah 31401 Anointing of the Sick. Toll-free Hotline: (888) 357-5330 Fax: (912) 201-4101

diosav.org childyouthprotection Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten To report abuse locally, contact the police or Houston Sensitivity, and Wheat Allergy County Department of Family and Children Services We have special hosts, approved by the Vatican, with 478-988-7600 a very low wheat gluten content. Please call the church http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/houston-county-dfcs-office. office and let us know if you need this type of host. State of GA Hotline: 1-855-442-4453 State of Georgia DFACS Proper Disposal of Items

The Knights of Columbus (K of C) will collect your worn or Attention Parents/Guardians broken sacramental items and dispose of them in a Because our church is open to the general public, reverent manner, according to church teachings. always accompany your child/children The collection jar is on the K of C table in the Narthex. to and from the restroom.

Rosaries will be inspected, then repaired and reused Attention Everyone (if possible). Be alert! If you see something, say something. Please do not leave family heirlooms in the jar. Thank you for keeping our children safe. St. Patrick Catholic Church The Charter for the Protection Sacramental Policies of Children and Young People

Baptism is a comprehensive set of procedures established by the USCCB in June 2002 for addressing ∗ Parents must be registered at St. Patrick and allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy. attend Mass for 3 months before preparation. The Charter also includes guidelines ∗ Parents must attend Baptism Prep Class so, please for reconciliation, healing, accountability, call the office to register for class! and prevention of future acts of abuse. ∗ Godparents are invited to attend Baptism class. ∗ At least one godparent must be Catholic. http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/child- and-youth-protection/charter.cfm. ∗ Out of town godparents must provide a letter from their pastor as to their suitability to exercise Compendium of the Catechism this office. of the Catholic Church

Marriage – Couples must: The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

∗ Contact the pastor at least 6 months (or more) is available for purchase at St. Patrick. It covers the prior to desired wedding date. essential aspects of our Catholic Faith in a “question and answer” format (used previously in the Baltimore ∗ Complete FOCCUS inventory Catechism). The book is available for $5 each. Call the ∗ Participate in a pre-Cana course or marriage-prep church office (Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. weekend. to 4:30 p.m.) for details on how to get your copy. ∗ NO wedding date is guaranteed until ALL

Diocesan and Parish requirements are fulfilled. Please Consider Remembering

First Communion and Confirmation St. Patrick Catholic Church in Your Will

∗ Family must be registered at St. Patrick. Doing so is an expression of your gratitude and ∗ Preparation = two years of classes. thanksgiving towards God for all that you have been given and enjoyed in your life. ∗ Children must be at least 7 years old to receive First Communion and at least 13 years old for It is also a way of ensuring that your past can become part Confirmation. of the future of the life of our church. P a g e 6 Useful Websites Family Video Contest

Churches and Parishes has designated Year 2021—2022 as “Amoris Laetitia Family” ending at the Holy Spirit in Macon World Meeting of Families in June 2022. https://www.holyspiritmacon.org/ In celebrating this Year of the Family, the Immaculate Conception Diocese of Savannah announces a Family in Dublin, GA Video Contest starting now and running thru immaculate-conception-church.net/ th September 8 , the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Our Lady of the Skies Chapel Mary. The Grand Prize is a weekend on Tybee (at Robins AFB) Island. http://www.mybaseguide.com/ Complete rules at: air_force/65-2956/robins_afb_ https://diosav.org/offices/family-life our_military

Sacred Heart in Warner Robins Update Regarding COVID –19 Dispensation

https://www.sacredheartwr.org/ from Sunday Mass Attendance

St. Joseph in Macon from The Bishop of Savannah https://stjosephmacon.wordpress.com/ the Most Reverend Stephen D. Parkes, DD,

St. Juliana in Fort Valley ...the dispensation from Sunday Mass https://www.stjulianacc.org/ attendance is granted only for the following: St. Mark in Eastman https://discovermass.com/church/  those who belong to vulnerable populations st-mark-eastman-ga/ due to age or health;  caregivers and those who live with people in St. Michael in Montezuma vulnerable populations; http://www.stmichaelsmontezuma.org/  those who are sick or have symptoms;

St. Peter Claver in Macon  those who suffer from extreme uneasiness or

https://www.spcccmacon.com/ anxiety from being in any public places in

this time of pandemic.

While we must not forget that we are still living in a time of pandemic, as a Church we are to be guided with a desire to move forward with hope, confident in God’s help.

We are called to promote a culture of hope, not a culture of fear...

“Congress is trying to force Americans

to pay for abortion.”

The Hyde Amendment and similar laws have Other Important Places protected taxpayers from funding elective Blessed Trinity Retreat abortion for 45 years. Now, powerful members www.msbt.org/btsr/ of Congress want to take away these laws that both Democrats and Republicans have Diocese of Savannah supported. Billions of taxpayer dollars could https://diosav.org/ be used to pay for abortion.

United States Conference The USCCB is asking Catholics to send a strong of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) message, before Congress moves forward to http://www.usccb.org/ impose taxpayer-funded abortion.

The Vatican Please sign the petition at: http://w2.vatican.va/content/ NoTaxpayerAbortion.com vatican/it.html St. Patrick Catholic Church / Calendar as of July 4, 2021

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

We are having public Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church. JUNE 30 JULY 1 2 3 Phase 2 Pandemic Protocols are in effect. Social Distancing is now 42” (or two church chairs) apart. Masks are recommended but not mandatory. 10 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Mass If you are sick, elderly, or have been exposed to the virus, please stay home. 10 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Mass

We will continue to broadcast Mass LIVE at: also on also on facebook.com/stpatrickga/live. (You facebook facebook do not have to have a facebook account to LIVE LIVE 4 p.m. to

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Confessions for quick access to our LIVE Mass.

You may arrive up to 30 minutes early for Mass. Once

Mass begins, the doors will be locked and no one else will 5 p.m. be permitted to enter the building. No one will be 6:45 p.m. Vigil Men’s Cursillo locked inside. You may exit at any time. You are 5 p.m. welcome to watch the Mass on your phone: in the Group (SKH - Garden, out back by the fire pit, or in the parking lot (in ramp side) Vigil Mass also on your car). During Communion, an Extraordinary Minister will come outside to the fountain area (in front of 7 p.m. K of C OFFICE facebook church) to distribute the host. (Knock Hall) CLOSED LIVE

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