Set Ablaze with Christ’s Love

Posted by Holly Sanders on 8/19/25

Published 8-17-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we gather in faith this week, I invite you to reflect deeply on the words of our Lord from the Gospel of Luke (12:49-53), where Jesus proclaims, “I have come to set the earth on fire, ... Read More »

Strengthening Our Catholic Identity

Posted by Holly Sanders on 8/11/25

Published 8-10-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

At St. Patrick Parish, our parish mission statement is “Forming Disciples, Leading All to Christ.” Jesus Christ is our guide, and our Catholic Identity is rooted in our Judeo-Christian values.

First of all, I would like to ... Read More »

On the Road

Posted by Holly Sanders on 8/04/25

Published 7-27-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Hi all,

I’m writing this bulletin column as a passenger on the bus on the way home from the Steubenville Youth Conference in Springfield, MO. What an absolutely joyful weekend!

As Catholics navigating our way in the ... Read More »

Priests Away

Posted by Holly Sanders on 7/17/25

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. ... Read More »

Be the Light in the Darkness

Posted by Holly Sanders on 7/10/25

Published 7-13-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today, we have much to celebrate! As Catholic Christians, we are called to be the light in the darkness.

Recently, legislation passed in Washington, D.C. that will result in Planned Parent- hood losing close to $1 billion ... Read More »

Feast, Formation, and Faith in Action

Posted by Holly Sanders on 7/07/25

Published 6-29-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today, June 29, we celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, two pillars of our faith who dedicated their lives to spreading the Gospel. Let us pray for Pope Leo, who currently occupies the See of ... Read More »

Embracing Community: Celebrating the Holy Trinity and Our Parish Family

Posted by Holly Sanders on 6/16/25

Published 6-8-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

After a full and bustling week in parish life, I’m reminded how fitting it is that we now celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday — a solemnity that draws us into the very heart of who God is: a ... Read More »

Reflecting on the Election of Pope Leo XIV: A Turning Point for Catholics

Posted by Holly Sanders on 6/02/25

Published 6-1-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Over the last two weeks, celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV to the See of Peter on May 8, 2025, I have had a lot of time to pray with this turning point in the history ... Read More »

Letter to Diognetus

Posted by Holly Sanders on 5/20/25

Published 5-25-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As a priest, I really love praying the Divine Office. Each day, as part of that, we priests and Consecrated Religious pray the Office of Readings, beautiful excerpts from Sacred Scripture and esteemed spiritual writers. One of ... Read More »

Habemus Papam! Pope Leo XIV

Posted by Holly Sanders on 5/15/25

Published 5-18-25 bulletin

FR. DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I don’t know about all of you but I am following everything that Pope LEO XIV says with great attention. And that at-tention has been leading to a whole lot of joy for me personally! Within this ... Read More »