Schooling, instruction and education

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

On August 25, the liturgical calendar of the universal Church celebrates the memorials of St. Louis, King of France, and St. Joseph Calasanz. Since this year it falls on a Sunday, instead of these saints, we celebrate the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time because the celebration of Sunday takes precedence over the memorial of saints.

St. Louis IX ruled France during the 13^th century. He is remembered among other things for his reforms of the French judicial system which introduced the presumption of innocence for criminal cases, the principle that all the accused are innocent until proven guilty, a standard that has been universally adopted for most crimes, which seems logic to us, but in his time, was an innovation of this Catholic monarch.

St. Joseph Calasanz was Spanish. He was born halfway through the 16^th century. He founded a religious congregation, the Piarist Fathers, dedicated to the education of children and youth, especially those who are poor. This religious family still exists and is present in the Archdiocese of Miami running Cardinal Gibbons High School in Broward County.

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Our Lady of Charity / Nuestra Señora de la Caridad
Our Lady of Charity / Nuestra Señora de la Caridad
September 8 is the feast of Our Lady of Charity, secondary patroness of the Archdiocese of Miami. Archbishop Wenski will celebrate Mass at the University of Miami stadium. A bus service will be available from our parish to the venue in Coral Gables. If you would like to attend, please call the parish office to reserve a seat on the bus.

El 8 de septiembre es la fiesta de la Virgen de la Caridad, patrona secundaria de la Arquidiócesis de Miami. El Arzobispo Wenski celebrará Misa en el estadio de la Universidad de Miami. Habrá un omnibus disponible para ir de la parroquia al sitio en Coral Gables. Si desea asistir, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial para reservar un asiento en el ómnibus.
RCIA – Christian initiation of adults
RCIA - Christian initiation of adults
Are you Catholic but have not received Confirmation or First Communion? Do you wish to become Catholic? Do you know somebody who is older than 7 and wishes to become Catholic?
RCIA is a catechetical program to receive the sacraments of initiation. Call the parish office to register.
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Registration for CCD
Registration for CCD
The regular registration period for CCD has now begun. This year we’re offering classes on Sundays 10:40 am to 12:10 pm, Wednesdays 4 pm to 5:30, or parents can choose to teach their children at home.
All registrations will be web-based for the 2019-2020 School Year and will be completed at a Registration Appointment with the DRE here at the parish.

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Planned Giving
Planned Giving
Don’t cancel life insurance you no longer need! Consider instructing your life insurance agent to include St. Patrick Catholic Church as a primary or secondary beneficiary on your policy. By naming our parish as beneficiary, you’ll provide lasting financial support and possibly qualify for tax benefits as well. It costs nothing to change the beneficiary on your policy and will mean everything to our future parish community. For more information contact the rectory or call the Office of Planned Giving at (305) 762-1110.
Warning! Cell phone scam
Warning! Cell phone scam
A few parishoners have reported receiving text messages of phone calls from somebody claiming to be Fr. Cid asking for pictures of gift cards to help somebody in distress. This is a scam. Please do not respond to the text message or phone call. A report has been filed with the FBI.

¡Advertencia! Estafa telefónica
Algunos miembros de la parroquia han reportado que han recibido mensajes de texto y llamadas de alguien que haciéndose pasar por el P. Cid les pide fotos de tarjetas de compras para ayudar a un necesitado. Es un fraude. Por favor, no responda al mensaje de texto ni la llamada. Se ha hecho la denuncia correspondiente al FBI.
Book club
Book club
We are currently reading The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 7:30 PM in the Rectory.
Divorce Care
Divorce Care
Have you gone through divorce? Are you hurting? Divorce care meets every Wednesday. Call the parish office for information
Archbishop’s Charity and Development Drive (ABCD) 2019
Archbishop’s Charity and Development Drive (ABCD) 2019
Thank you to all who have already generously responded to this year’s ABCD. Your support strengthens the ministries that serve our Archdiocese and allow the Church to form new disciples. As Scriptures remind us, Give and it shall be given to you. If you have yet to respond to this year’s ABCD, we need you! Please join us by making a gift now- even a small gift can make a big difference. You can obtain a pledge envelope from the parish office or you can make a gift online at www.isupportabcd.org. Thank you and God bless you!
St. Patrick Women’s Emmaus
St. Patrick Women's Emmaus
The Church of St. Patrick Women’s Emmaus Ministry cordially invites you to our next retreat. Join us for a weekend of joy, hope and renewal. November 1^th -3^th, 2019.
A request from the Holy Father
Prayer to St. Michael, the Archangel
The Holy Father Francis has requested that we continue to pray the prayer to St. Michael, the Archangel.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon
Al-Anon a support group for relatives and close friends of persons struggling with addictions meets every Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Adam and Eve room on Barry Street.
Project Rachel – Post abortion healing
Project Rachel - Post abortion healing
Project Rachel is a post-abortion healing, counseling and reconciliation program open to anyone, male or female, who is experiencing hurt, guilt and other negative effects of an abortion.

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Thursday from 8:45 AM To 6:45 PM at St. André Bessette chapel located at the corner of Alton Rd. and Barry Street.
Join us to adore the Lord Jesus truly and substantially present in the Eucharist.