<MP>Monday, 20 December 2009

From: "Fr. Pat Umberger" <frpat@xxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:14:48 -0600 (CST)
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     From Father Pat Umberger
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In 2004 I led a wonderful Pilgrimage to Ireland, the Emerald Isle. I spoke
with Gary from Pentecost Tours, and he's putting together a
Pilgrimage to Ireland for the Fall of 2010 .... probably in October. Keep
it in the back of your mind ... or start saving your nickels. I'll let you
know when firm dates and other information is available. For now, let's
pray for the success of this wonderful Pilgrimage! If you're interested
visit my Web Site and sign up for informational e-mails.  www.frpat.com

A D E S S E    R A F F L E    C A L E N D A R S
Here's a great way to help Saint Patrick's Parish and have something to
look forward to all year long. Our Adesse Raffle Calendars offer a prize
every day in 2010 ... from $30 to $500 each day.  Prizes total $16,580. No
more than 3000 calendars are sold.  If you're interested in helping out,
just follow the banner link from:  www.frpat.com

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     From Father Pat Umberger
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St. Peter Canisius (1521-1597)
The energetic life of Peter Canisius should demolish any stereotypes we
may have of the life of a saint as dull or routine. Peter lived his 76
years at a pace which must be considered heroic, even in our time of rapid
change. A man blessed with many talents, Peter is an excellent example of
the scriptural man who develops his talents for the sake of the Lord?s
work. He was one of the most important figures in the Catholic Reformation
in Germany. His was such a key role that he has often been called the
?second apostle of Germany? in that his life parallels the earlier work of
Boniface (June 5). For more, follow the link below:
Saint of the Day: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/

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He will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, He will
sing joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals. ~Zephaniah
3:14-18a

For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears the infant in
my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken
to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.?  ~Luke 1:39-45

Scriptures: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/

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This is the Season for generosity.  There's no better example than God
giving his only Son for us ... and of Mary, pregnant, but traveling to
help her cousin Elizabeth who is also with child. Elizabeth feels Mary's
blessedness with all her heart, and the stage is set for the coming of our
Savior.

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I pray that I may be inspired by the wonderful history of our Salavation. 
I pray that I may continue to prepare myself for the coming of Jesus with
all my heart.  I pray that the Lord's Kingdom may be ushered in through my
efforts.

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We pray for unity in our country and that we may build a Culture of Life.
We pray for the safety of our troops, their safe return and their families
at home.  We pray for a deep and profound respect for life, and for the
courage and willingness to stand up for life. We pray for one another, for
those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the
most. Have a good day!

May God Bless you and those you love, and keep you safe!

Father Pat

      "Be still and know that I am God." ~Psalm 46:10







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