<MP>Sunday, 20 December 2009

From: "Fr. Pat Umberger" <frpat@xxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:18:33 -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. Dominic of Silos (c. 1000-1073)
It?s not the founder of the Dominicans we honor today, but there?s a
poignant story that connects one Dominic with the other. Our saint today,
Dominic of Silos was born in Spain around the year 1000 into a peasant
family. As a young boy he spent time in the fields, where he welcomed the
solitude. He became a Benedictine priest and served in numerous leadership
positions. Following a dispute with the king over property, Dominic and
two other monks were exiled. They established a new monastery in what at
first seemed an unpromising location. Under Dominic?s leadership, however,
it became one of the most famous houses in Spain. Many healings were
reported there.  For more, follow the link below:
Saint of the Day: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/

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He shall stand firm and shepherd his flock by the strength of the LORD, in
the majestic name of the LORD, his God; and they shall remain, for now his
greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth; he shall be peace. 
~Michah 5:1-4a

Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
~Psalm 80

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. ~Luke 1:39-45

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

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With great unselfishness, the pregnant Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth
and cares for her needs. In these few days before Christmas we ponder the
coming of our Savior ... at Christmas and at the end of time. We open our
hearts to Him as we yearn to turn to Him and be saved.

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I pray that I may prepare for the coming of my Savior.  I pray that I may
turn to Him and be saved.

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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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