SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents are required to register and a end a reparatory workshop before Bap sm. Please call Deacon Jack Quirk at 570-622-1802, ext. 7, to register. Workshops are held bi-monthly. Parents wishing Bap sm for their children must be prac cing Catholics; meaning regular a endance at Mass, and suppor ng the Parish by the use of envelopes.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Couples planning to be married must contact a parish priest at least six months prior to the desired date of the marriage.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PREP): Grades 1 - 8 • September thru May
Please follow schedule on calendar. When classes are held, please report a er the 9:30 am Mass from 10:45 am to noon.
Sr. Mary Jane Dunleavy, S.S.J., Director 570-544-2464 / smjaned@outlook.com
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St. Patrick’s Preschool at Assump on BVM Director: Mrs. Sharon Rossi 570-622-0106
Assump on BVM Elementary School
Principal: Mrs. Teresa Kea ng 570-622-0106
Pastor... Rev. Msgr. Edward J. O'Connor
Parochial Vicar/Hospital Chaplain ... Rev. Barnabas Shayo, A.J.
Permanent Deacons ... Mr. John E. Quirk
Mr. Lawrence J. Lonergan
DIVINE MERCY PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL AT ST. PATRICK RECTORY: Please call Aleece at 570-449-7678 for more informa on.
ROSARY AND NOVENA: 7:00 pm, Wednesdays in Our Lady's Chapel
COMMUNION CALLS are made monthly. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to be put on the Communion Call list, or would like to receive the Anoin ng of the Sick.
HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME VISITS: The pa ent or a member of the immediate family must no fy the Parish Office of a pa ent's admission so a visit can be made. This is in compliance with the Federal HIPAA Law. RCIA: Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults is the process in which adults join the Catholic Church. Please call the Parish Office if interested.
ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE: Cer ficates to act as a sponsor for Bap sm or Confirma on are available at the Parish Office. You must be a prac cing Catholic, meaning regular a endance at Mass, and suppor ng the Parish by the use of envelopes.
ST. PATRICK POTTSVILLE AREA KITCHEN: Please call Terry Alexander at 570-617-2957 for hours and dona ons. SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday ... 4:15 pm Sunday ... 8:00 am and 10:00 am WEEKDAY MASSES Weekdays ...Currently 8:00 am Saturdays..None at the present me CONFESSIONS
Saturday ... 3:00 to 4:00 pm Wednesday ... 6:30 to 7:30 pm Phone ... 570-622-1802 Email... saintpatrickpo sville@gmail.com Fax ... 570-622-2593 Web ... www.stpatrickpo sville.org Business Manager... Lisa Arant Office Administrator ... Debbie Walker Office Hours ... 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, Friday Bulle n Deadline ... 9:00 am, Mondays Monthly Parish Events Calendar Deadline ...First day of prior month
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as an electronic tool for contribu ons so you can contribute via the Internet. Online Giving helps you maintain your giving even if you cannot be here at Mass. Please go to our Parish website at www.stpatrickpo sville.org to get started.
Catholic Bishop Abuse Repor ng Service: If you have an allega on of abuse against a bishop, please contact
the Catholic Bishop Abuse Repor ng Service at www.ReportBishopAbuse.org or by calling 800-276-1562.
Na vity BVM High School Principal: Mrs. Lynn Sabol 570-622-8110
St. Joseph’s Center for Special Learning Program Director: Mr. Robert Giba 570-622-4638
Local Safe Environment Coord.
Lisa Arant, 570-622-5566
Vic m Assistance Coordinator
Wendy Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC DIRECT LINE: 800-791-9209
Diocesan Safe Environment Coord.
Pamela J. Russo, MSW, MS 610-871-5200, Ext. 2204
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Monday, May 17
8:00 am Leona M. & Charles J. Taronis (Taronis Family) ---
Tuesday, May 18 – St. John I, Pope
8:00 am Frank DeMaria (Children & Grandchildren) ---
Wednesday, May 19
8:00 am Sally D. Dimmerling (Paul & Joanie Dimmerling) ---
Thursday, May 20 – St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest
8:00 am Paul Novack (Family)
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Friday, May 21 – St. Christopher Magallanes , Priest, & Companions, Martyrs
8:00 am Jack Callahan (Est) ---
Pentecost Sunday Saturday, May 22
4:15 pm Charles E. Holley (Rosemary Cairns)
Sunday, May 23
8:00 am People of the Parish 10:00 am Mary & Nicholas Barbetta (Family)
READINGS OF THE DAY First Reading: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26
The disciples decided that someone should take the place of Judas, who killed himself in remorse for betraying Jesus. They nominated two who had been among them from the time of Jesus’ baptism to the crucifixion. Then they drew lots to decide who would join them as witnesses of the resurrection.
Second Reading: 1 John 4:11-16
John reminds us that God dwells in those who love one another. We have come to know God’s love for us. Only by loving one another can we
be sure that God will remain with us always.
Gospel: John 17:11b-19
Jesus prays for his disciples at the Last Supper. He knows that by knowing the word of God as they do, they no
longer belong to the world. He asks that God consecrate them in truth and protect them from the enemies they have made because of their belief in Jesus.
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
- the sick of the parish - our many Benefactors - those recently deceased – Eileen Kuchinsky
CANDLE INTENTIONS
May 16 to May 22
Sanctuary – For a Generous Kidney Donation for Oscar Leskin (The O’Toole’s) Sacred Heart – IMO Frank DeMaria (Children & Grandchildren) Pieta – For a Miracle for Oscar to get a Kidney (The Leskin’s)
Pope St. John Paul II – IMO Salvatore & Mary Modesto St. Patrick - IMO Jason Sterner
(Charles & Elizabeth Dries & Family) Sanctuary – Our Lady’s Chapel –
Blessed Virgin Mary – Our Lady’s Chapel –
IMO Sandra C. Davis (Denise & Robert Swartz)
LOTTERY CALENDARS – RECENT OUTCOMES
Rev. Philip F. Rodgers has been appointed as Pastor of St. Patrick Parish as of June 15, 2021. We welcome him, and look forward to his pastoral leadership in our Church. Msgr. Edward O’Connor was named Pastor Emeritus of St. Patrick Parish. This is an Honorary title granted by the Bishop to a Pastor for exemplary service to the local Church. We
congratulate both of these Holy Men on their new journey!
The Parish Office will be closed on
May 31 for the Memorial Day Holiday!
If you are a visitor to the Church of St. Patrick, we want you to know that you are most welcome, whether
you come from another State or from another Parish. Please feel comfortable in our beautiful house of the
Father. Thank you for worshipping with us!
Tues., May 4 #668 No Winner
Wed., May 5 #893 Nancy Y. ($50)
Thurs., May 6 #635 No Winner
Fri., May 7 #816 Danny ($50)
Sat., May 8 #385 Tia S. ($100)
Sun., May 9 #088 Tony P. ($500)
Mon., May 10 #965 No Winner
Our monthly lottery calendars are a great fundraiser for our Parish! They make great gifts! Please consider being a seller, or buying one by calling the Parish Office!
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
The Second Collection on the weekend of May 23 will be for Parish Maintenance.
Please be generous!
The Next Activities Committee Meeting
will be held on Tuesday, May 18, at 6 pm, in
the Parish Center. All parishioners are
welcome to attend. Please wear a mask!
Sunday, May 23rd: Young Adult Backyard BBQ All 18-35 Schuylkill County young adults, single and married and college students, are invited - 1pm-3pm - Backyard of St. John the Baptist, Pottsville
Specialty kebabs, beverages, lawn games, and Reflection offered by Maggie Riggins on Everyday Spirituality – Call: 570-622-5470.
Church seating capacity restrictions will be lifted for Parishes in the Diocese of Allentown on the Solemnity of Pentecost, the weekend of May 22 and May 23. St. Patrick
Parish will continue to follow common sense precautions at Mass, including the requirement that the faithful wear
masks, that priests and others distributing Holy Communion wear masks and cleanse their hands as
needed. Hand sanitizers will still be available.
Congratulations to the following children who received their First Holy Communion from Father Barnabas
on May 8! Please always stay close to Jesus by receiving Him every week.
*Lukasz Paterak* *Olivia Chipriano* *Domenica LaSelva* *Mia Smith* Fiscal Year 2020-2021 May 9, 2021 (Week 44) Budgeted Weekly Sunday Offering Last Sunday’s Offering/% of Budget
$ 9,110
$ 7,391 81% Sunday Offerings To Date
Deficit to Date
$350,479 ($ 50,344) -14% 293 Envelopes used out of a possible 903
50 Online Giving Contributions
In memory of Joan Weiss by: Helen Weiss; Arlen & Pat Day; Lynn & Jim Steidle;
Mike & Rita Postick; John B. Lieberman, III In memory of Aleece Hanlon by: Paul & Joanie Dimmerling
DONATIONS TO THE ST. PATRICK
MEMORIAL FUND
St. Patrick Parish Applauds!!
Congratulations to Marian Catholic Senior and Parishioner of St. Patrick Church, Benjamin Artz of St. Clair who received the SKIP Dr. Harry A. and Mary Jo Crosswell Environmental Citizen Scholarship Award, at the Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association office in Pottsville. Ben is also going to receive the 2021 Bishop's Scholar Society Award! He was chosen based on his academics, school involvement, Catholic faith, and community service. Ben will be attending Villanova University in the Fall. We are very, very, very proud of you, Ben! Amazing awards for an amazing young man!!!!
Remember, if YOU have Good News, please call the Parish Office. We love to share!!!
St. Patrick Parish Appreciates!!
Thank you to all of the adults who prepared our youth for their Sacraments this year! We thank Fr. Ron Minner, Mrs. Bridget Quick, and Mrs. Joanne Matina who prepared our youth for Confirmation. We thank Mrs. Aimee Benulis and Mrs. Marla Callaghan who
prepared our children for First Holy Communion and First Penance, and Mrs. Deb Leymeister who prepared our children for First Holy Communion through her many years of teaching PREP. We thank Sister Mary Jane Dunleavy and Mrs. Theresa Keating for their leadership, and Helen Weiss and Alice Doyle for all of their help with these special events. We congratulate Sr. Mary Jane on her retirement. Sister has been a great asset to our PREP program…first as a teacher, and these past two years as the Director of the Program. May God Bless all of these wonderful people for knowing how important it is to be instrumental in the Catholic faith of our young people! Their sacrifice and Catholic example will hopefully leave an indelible impression on our kids for years to come!
A Parishioner Needs Our Help!!
Many of you know our Parishioner, Robert “Oscar” Leskin, husband of Mary Alice. He has had several health issues over the past 18 years. Robert received a heart transplant in December, 2017, and due to a few complications during surgery, both of his kidneys were damaged. During the past three and a half years, he has been receiving grueling kidney dialysis, five hours a day, three days a week. On Good Friday, he received a call saying that he has been moved up to the “Active” Kidney List. This means that if he can find a donor kidney, he can move fast to have the transplant. His family is praying for a miracle that someone in excellent health comes forward to offer a kidney. All expenses will be paid. It has been many miles of travels for this family, and they are grateful for the prayers and concern. Please contact the Leskins if you can help them by being a Kidney Donor of Robert’s blood type at 570-622-3134.
LOOK at what we are chancing off
now…. Just in time for
Memorial Day and to Kick Off the
Summer!!!! We are selling chances on a four burner gas grill, $25 worth of lottery scratch-offs, and a cooler filled with many fixings to get your picnics started! The chances are $2 for one chance; $5 for three chances. The Drawing will be held at our annual Golf Tournament on May 22. Please call the Parish Office if you would like to try your luck!
On May 22, we will be having our annual Golf Outing at Hidden Valley. If anyone would like to donate any prizes, gift cards, or money, please call the Parish Office. Our golfers and friends love to take chances on prizes after a nice morning of golf. P.S.: The prizes do not have to be golf-related.
BECAUSE WE ARE CATHOLIC ANNUAL
APPEAL
We are grateful to all who pledged their support this weekend to the 2021 BECAUSE WE ARE CATHOLIC ANNUAL APPEAL. Your gift will allow our diocese to meet the many and varied needs of the people of this diocese. Remember, every gift counts, no matter how small. If you did not take the opportunity to make your gift, you may do so at any time over the next few weeks by placing your pledge form in the collection basket or visiting the Appeal website at
BecauseWeAreCatholic.org. Thank you for your support!
COMING SOON!!!
Our 2021 Virtual Catholic
Kids Camp called
“The Lady
in blue” is coming Soon! We
will learn all about Mary
through crafts, games,
lessons, snacks, and of
course, fun! Please Watch
the bulletin for more info!
Attention Children,
Teens, And Members Of
Lorica!!! There Will Be
A Special Party To
Celebrate Msgr.
O’connor Just For You!!
The Party Will Be Held
On Thursday, June 10,
Beginning At 6 Pm, In The Parish Center.
We Will Have Pizza, Salad, Beverages, And
A Dessert For You, And Guess What…It’s
Free!!! Please Call The Parish Office By
June 7 To Let Us Know If You Will Be
Joining Us!
St. Patrick Parish will honor our 2021 Parish Graduates with a
Facebook video again this year. Children and young adults, who are graduating from Kindergarten, 8th Grade, High School, Trade/Nursing School, College (All degrees) are invited To participate. Please get a picture to Debbie at the Parish Office by May 31. With the picture, please include a write up about the graduate… School activities, hobbies, Parish activities, And anything else you think we would like to know about them. We look forward to learning more about our amazing graduates.
Pentecost Ember Days:
As we celebrate the Yearof the Real Presence in the Diocese of Allentown, Bishop Schlert invites you to join him in marking the Pentecost Ember Days. Clergy and faithful are invited to make visits to the Most Blessed Sacrament, to recite the Rosary, to fast from any earthly attachment that separates us from Christ, to pray daily the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, and to receive the
Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The Pentecost Ember
Days are May 26, May 28, and May 29.
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