Alleluia! He is risen!

Posted by Holly Sanders on 4/14/25

Published 4-20-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Alleluia! He is risen! “I rose up and am still with Thee.” After His labors and humiliations, Christ finds rest with His Father. "I am still with Thee." This is perfect beatitude. Through His cross, He has ... Read More »

All Belong To You

Posted by Holly Sanders on 4/07/25

Published 4-13-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

At a priest’s diaconal ordination, he makes a promise to pray the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) for the rest of his earthly life. He celebrates his commitment to this beautiful liturgy/prayer of the Church at ... Read More »

In Silence, Mercy Speaks

Posted by Holly Sanders on 4/07/25

Published 4-6-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

In preparing for this weekend’s Gospel, I came across a beautiful meditation about the “Woman Caught in Adultery.” This reflection highlights the profound differences between Jesus’ conversations and his parables. While parables are often figurative and broad, ... Read More »

Say Only Good Things

Posted by Holly Sanders on 3/27/25

Published 3-30-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I came across a really beautiful meditation that I’d like to share from a young priest:"When I joined the seminary back in 2007, and rejoined in 2009, the community came together each morning and evening to pray ... Read More »

St. Patrick "Buy In"

Posted by Holly Sanders on 3/19/25

Published 3-23-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

How does one begin to say “Thank you?” Watching so many of you at St. Patrick Parish step up and volunteer to shepherd this community through a Fish Fry on Friday and the Corned Beef and Cabbage ... Read More »

Invite One Back

Posted by Holly Sanders on 3/12/25

Published 3-16-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Are you ready to embark on a journey this Lent?

Since I arrived in Wentzville on August 1st, I’ve had a lot of time to pray about St. Patrick Parish and her role as part of the ... Read More »

The Power of Silence

Posted by Holly Sanders on 3/03/25

Published 3-9-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The words from Sirach:

"When a sieve is shaken, the husks appear; so do one’s faults when one speaks” really spoke to me very deeply. I think that many of us let ourselves “off the hook,” so ... Read More »

A Thriving Future

Posted by Holly Sanders on 3/03/25

Published 3-2-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There are so many great things going on around St. Patrick Parish that I’m not sure where to begin! First, on Friday, February 21, we closed on the MFA property at the corner of South Church Street ... Read More »

Reflections on Faith and Community Transitions

Posted by Holly Sanders on 2/24/25

Published 2-23-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Lent is fast approaching, with Ash Wednesday on March 5th. This season invites us to deepen our prayer and reflect on life's fundamental questions: Is God real? Why did God create me? How can I have a personal ... Read More »

Embracing the Light: A Reflection on Spring and Creation

Posted by Holly Sanders on 2/10/25

Published 2-16-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Who else is ready for Spring? After the 5 p.m. Mass on Sunday night, I looked at the sky as I walked across the parking lot to the rectory and thought to myself, “It's still light outside. ... Read More »