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Women of St. Patrick Lent Retreat
 
On Saturday, March 12, Mary Hogan will present a Lenten retreat, “Spiritual Discovery: A Retreat for the Sacred Soul”.  The day will begin with Mass at 8:00, followed by a continental breakfast.   Mary’s opening talk will be at 9:00 and the day will conclude at 3:00 pm.  A  donation of $10 will be asked to cover lunch. Scholarships are available for those who would not otherwise be able to attend.  Registration is required for planning purposes.  To register please call Nancy Olson at 359-6424 or send an email to: womenofstpatrick@gmail.com by Monday,  March 7th.  When you register please indicate your preference for a sandwich in a box lunch; turkey, ham, beef or vegetarian.  If you attended Mary’s previous retreat, please bring the stone you received then to this year’s retreat.

DOCUMENTARY
 RACIAL TABOO

January 28, Thursday — Vineyard Church in Urbana
Documentary starts at 6:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm)
followed by discussions in small groups of 8-10
Event ends at 8:30 pm
Free - all are welcome
Racial Taboo is a documentary that helps explain the difficulties for black and white people to have a meaningful conversation about subjects related to “race”.
The film uses history, psychology and standup comedy to overcome prejudice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en8An_QqbfE   (trailer)
There is no charge, and everyone (any age middle school and up) is welcome!

Looking for a new leader! 
Urbana Market-at-the-Square
is a farmers market held  in the summer.  St. Patrick hosts a table there for 3 or 4 Saturdays in late summer. This ministry seeks to provide a welcoming presence in the community and to represent the Catholic faith to people who stop by the booth to visit with parishioner representatives.  
If you are interested, please contact Lorraine Kim at 367-2665 or lorraine.kim@stpaturbana.org

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The Filipino community here at St. Patrick along with the wider Central Illinois community, will be hosting a Simbang Gabi celebration this year:
at St. Mary's on Sunday, 12/20 at 10 am Mass
and at St. Patrick's on Wednesday, 12/23 at  a 7 PM Mass.   There will be a party in the main hall after the Mass on 12/23.
for more information about the entire Simbang Gabi celebration, click here.
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Click here to learn more about our church expansion and read Father Joe’s latest update.
Would you like to see some articles about  and photos of our new church expansion?  Please click here.
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DOCUMENTARY 
RACIAL TABOO

NOV. 12, Thursday
Centennial High School
Starts at 6:30 pm
(doors open at 6 pm) 
Racial Taboo is a documentary that helps explain the difficulties for black and white people 
to have a meaningful conversation about subjects related to “race”.
The film will be followed by discussion groups ending about 8:30 pm.
The film uses history, psychology and standup comedy to overcome prejudice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en8An_QqbfE (trailer)
There is no charge, and everyone is welcome!
Sponsored by the Champaign Community Coalition

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A Ray of Hope
On Saturday morning November 14th  at 8:30 AM St. Patrick’s Ministry of Consolation will offer a program for those facing the coming holidays after a loss called “A Ray of Hope.”  
 
This will be a time for exploring how when you are coping with the death of a loved one or friend , you can find peace and comfort when others around you are celebrating the season.  If you have lost a loved one and just can’t imagine the holidays without them, you are encouraged to come.  The program will be held in the lounge of the parish center and a continental breakfast will be served.
 
For more information about the program,
contact Nancy Olson at nancybolson@gmail.com or 359-6424.


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All Soul's Day Mass
in the Cemetery

Join Fr. Baker in offering Mass for our departed loved ones in the Catholic section of Woodlawn Cemetery
at 3:30pm on All Soul's Day, Monday 11/2.
1803 N. Coler Ave., Urbana;
just north of Busey Woods, enter on southeast side of the cemetery near the Urbana Country Club, look for the stone crucifix
and altar (pictured).
Bring your own seating.

Church Women United of Champaign-Urbana will hold a celebration of World Community Day on Friday, November 6, from 9:30-11:00 am at Bethel AME Church, 401 E. Park Street, Champaign.   As a part of our 2015 focus on “Companions on a Journey”, we will be bringing together women from different cultural backgrounds to share stories from their Christian journeys.  We hope to unite our Champaign-Urbana Christian community by our praise and worship, imitating Christ’s reconciling love to the community, the country, and the world.
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Mission Trip Teens
will be taking orders for evergreens after all the Masses next weekend November 7 & 8. 
Look for them in the Main Office Lobby and the hallway
outside of Church.


special   update   from   fr. joe 10-4
Special Update from Fr. Joe - Sept. 20

Past Events

This is a repository for expired events.  Newcomers to St. Pat's can see what we are all about over a bigger stretch of time.   And past events could be an inspiration for new events or even  theoretically recycled.  


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The Women of St. Patrick hosted an evening with parishioner Dr. Susan Nagele

on Thursday, September 10th.  Susan spoke of her work as a Maryknoll lay missioner in Kenya.


Support Susan's Work
You can donate directly to Susan's Mission here.

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SEE THE POPE'S
10 TIPS TO BE A HAPPIER PERSON


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Rejoice with us
at the Wake Up the World Conference!

In response to Pope Francis intentions for the Year of Consecrated Life, You are invited to join the consecrated people of the Diocese of Peoria in celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life in Peoria. Date: Friday, September 18—Saturday, September 19, 2015
Location: The Cathedral and Spalding Pastoral Center, Peoria.
Come learn about the lives of monks, nuns, friars, sisters, brothers, religious priests, and consecrated virgins. Come and celebrate this year with us. There will be talks and activities for all ages.
To see the schedule for the day, click here. 
For students who would like to participate in a Wake Up The World poster/video contest, follow this link:  Poster/Video contest.
For more info visit: http://wakeuptheworldpeoria.weebly.com/ 

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The French African Mass held this past June 28th was a wonderful worship experience, with phenomenal singing,  amazingly delicious food and fellowship afterwards, and above all, alive with the Holy Spirit.  Thanks to Father Esai from the Congo, who came to celebrate with us with on his way to his next assignment in Zambia.  To view the photo gallery of this mass, please click here.  To listen to some of the vibrant music and singing of the mass, click on the button below.

songs from FRENCH AFRICAN mass
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Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the St. Patrick Youth Orchestra this Summer!
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Our teens returned from their Mission Trip in Chicago, accompanied by Father Joseph and adult chaperones and mentors!  We have lots of new photos posted! 

60+ Mission trip photos!
Seniors' Trip to Springfield
Seniors will be visiting the Cathedral of Springfield and the Chiara center Sept. 15th.  Departure at 8, going to the Cathedral, then having a guided tour and lunch at the Chiara.  Back home by 3:30. 
Contact Dan Richards at dan.richards@stoneseed.com
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