Published 7-20-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Happy Summer!

While I prefer that both Fr. Joe and I not be away at the same time, sometimes the calendar just works out that way. This July happens to be one of those rare moments. Fr. Joe will be away on vacation from July 21–28, and I will be heading to Broom Tree Retreat Center in Irene, South Dakota for a much-needed 8-day silent retreat from July 22–30.

Even while we’re away, your care and spiritual needs remain a priority. Thanks to the help of Deacon Kirk and a
few generous visiting priests, we’ve ensured that our daily Mass schedule will continue uninterrupted. Here’s what to expect:

• Fr. Bob Samson will cele-brate 6:30 AM Mass at St. Patrick on July 22–25 and again on July 28.
• Fr. Joe Wormek will cele-brate 8:00 AM Mass at St. Patrick on July 22–26 and July 28.
• A missionary priest from Cross Catholic Outreach will be with us for all week-end Masses, July 26–27. These priests offer power-ful witness to the Church’s mission and ministries across the globe—don’t miss the opportunity to hear them!

Please note: There will be no confessions on Monday, July 21, Wednesday, July 23 or Thursday, July 24.

If a sacramental emergency arises, please contact Sarah Norton, our Office Manager, at parishoffice@stpatsch.org or by phone at 636-332-9225. Voicemails are forwarded directly to her email, so she will respond as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your prayers while we’re away—and know that we’ll be praying for you too. God bless you all!

Fr. Dan Shaughnessy