Pastoral Associate: Mary Mazza Hendricks (304) 269-1244 [email protected]Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8:30am - 6pm Parish Office Manager: Sandra R. Mick (304) 269-3048 [email protected]Mass Schedule: Monday: NO MASS Tuesday: NO MASS Wednesday: NO MASS Thursday: NO MASS Friday: NO MASS Saturday: 6pm Sunday: 9:30am (All Masses held in the church unless other- wise noted.) The Sacraments: Baptism - By arrangement Marriage - At least nine months’ notice. Reconciliation - Wednesday: 5:00 - 5:45 Saturday: 5:00 - 5:45pm Sunday: 9:00 - 9:20am Anytime by request (304-269- 3048) Pastoral Care of the Sick - Please notify the parish office (304-269-3048) of parishioners who are hospitalized or homebound and wish to receive Eucharist or the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): RCIA: Wed, 6:30 in the parish meeting room. For more info, contact Mary Hendricks at 304- 269-1244. Counseling: Contact Valerie Corley at 304- 476-6009. Rosary: Weekly: Wed 5:35pm & Thurs: 7:35am (no Mass = no Rosary) Oct. and May: Saturday: 5:30pm, Sunday: 9am Miraculous Medal Novena: Wed: 5:55pm Prayer Line: Micki Snyder 304-269-3688 or 304 476-6516 St. Patrick School “An Excellent Beginning” Pre-School – 7th Grade 224 Center Ave. Weston, WV 26452 304-269-5547 Principal: Maureen Gildein Secretary: Regina Frazier email: [email protected]website: stpatswv.org St. Patrick Church 210 Center Ave. Weston, WV 26452 304 269-3048 Office Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9am – 4pm Rev. James R. DeViese, Jr., J.C.L., Pastor [email protected]Website: www.spchurchweston.net 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 24, 2016 We Are Family! Like us on Facebook: “St. Patrick Church, Weston, WV” Genesis 18:20-32 Negotiating goes back generations in our family. I watched my grocery-store-owner grandfather bargain with his customers. I learned even more when I heard my mom in the warehouses of Glen Elk where she talked every sales clerk down to minimum prices. Just before I wrote this, I finished haggling with an eBay seller who finally took my lowest offer. But none of us can hold a candle to Son #1. My decorating dream was to get real wood blinds for six windows in the house, saving nickels and dimes for years to make that happen. Son #2 installed them downstairs, and I stepped back to admire my choice and his work. Wait...what? They looked dark. I checked the packing slip, and the company had sent the wrong color. Customer service was apologetic and sent the right color, and Son #2 had five of the six windows done in no time. The last window was a different story. I had ordered the wrong size, off by about an inch. Customer service wasn’t so helpful this time. I could get the new blind at full price because of my measurement mistake. My savings was depleted, as was my spirit. That’s when I called for reinforcements, waking Son #1. He rubbed his eyes and said, “Give me five minutes, and I’ll end this bull (insert four-letter word here).” He had worked in a telephone center and was knowledgeable about working towards “Yes” and dismissing “No.” He developed a probability spreadsheet, practiced a few scenarios in his head, and dialed customer service. His first words were, “Let me talk to someone who cares about the reputation of your company.” Based on their past record, he told them, the company had a 66-percent “fail” rate when it came to filling our orders, correctly—their error. “My mom has spent nearly a thousand dollars with your company, and you’re going to punish her for a one-inch mistake? She has an 18-percent error rate. Who’s making more mistakes? You have caused her a lot of stress by getting the first order wrong and making her wait for the new blinds. Doesn’t that count for something?” He was relentless and amazing. By the time he was through, not only did I get a new blind in the right size and color at no cost, I got to keep the wrong ones. Negotiation is an art form, and Abraham set the benchmark when he bargained with God to save innocent lives in Sodom and Gomorrah. God wanted to destroy the cities because of their grave sin. Abraham shifted into first: “What if I found 50 innocent people with the guilty? Would you spare the cities?” When God agrees, Abraham shifts into second: “Okay, how about 40? I know I’m just a silly human, but you are a merciful judge.” God takes the 40. Third gear: “Will you take 30?” God takes 30. Fourth gear: “20?” God’s okay with 20. Then, Abraham hits high gear: “Don’t get mad, but what if there are only ten?” The merciful judge agrees to ten. Well, you know the rest of the story. Both cities are wiped out, but not because Abraham didn’t give it his best shot. Here’s what this story tells me: 1) Abraham was bold. Very bold. He’s trying to strike a deal with the Almighty God. 2) Abraham is an expert intercessor. God hears the prayers of a righteous man. 3) Abraham is on good terms with God. He got that way by keeping a steady conversation with his heavenly Father. When we hear the Gospel, Jesus teaches us to pray: call God “Our Father,” praise him, ask for our needs, forgive us as we forgive others, and keep us from evil. Another simple and perfect formula. Now, let’s add to that the lessons we learn from Abraham: be bold! Intercede for others! Stay in constant contact with God. Worked for him. Why not us? UpFront with Mary Hendricks
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Pastoral Associate:
Mary Mazza Hendricks (304) 269-1244 [email protected] Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8:30am - 6pm Parish Office Manager: Sandra R. Mick (304) 269-3048 [email protected] Mass Schedule: Monday: NO MASS Tuesday: NO MASS Wednesday: NO MASS Thursday: NO MASS Friday: NO MASS Saturday: 6pm Sunday: 9:30am (All Masses held in the church unless other-wise noted.) The Sacraments: Baptism - By arrangement Marriage - At least nine months’ notice. Reconciliation - Wednesday: 5:00 - 5:45 Saturday: 5:00 - 5:45pm Sunday: 9:00 - 9:20am Anytime by request (304-269- 3048) Pastoral Care of the Sick - Please notify the parish office (304-269-3048) of parishioners who are hospitalized or homebound and wish to receive Eucharist or the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): RCIA: Wed, 6:30 in the parish meeting room. For more info, contact Mary Hendricks at 304-269-1244. Counseling: Contact Valerie Corley at 304-476-6009. Rosary: Weekly: Wed 5:35pm & Thurs: 7:35am (no Mass = no Rosary) Oct. and May: Saturday: 5:30pm, Sunday: 9am Miraculous Medal Novena: Wed: 5:55pm Prayer Line: Micki Snyder 304-269-3688 or 304 476-6516
St. Patrick School “An Excellent Beginning” Pre-School – 7th Grade
224 Center Ave. Weston, WV 26452 304-269-5547 Principal: Maureen Gildein Secretary: Regina Frazier email: [email protected] website: stpatswv.org
What to do when distractions interrupt your prayers For the past year or so I have been trying to pray on a regular basis, but I am constantly distracted. My mind wanders so easily. Do you have any suggestions?
Distractions in prayer are an inescapable part of the human condition and the result of our imagination. Even great saints experienced distractions in prayer. Some of their suggestions may help. When St. Thérèse of Lisieux struggled with prayer, she would recite an Our Father or Hail Mary or read from the Gospels. Praying an act of faith or returning to God’s presence and love can turn our focus away from other concerns, but even then, distractions may still arise. When we become aware of them, we should calmly renew our focus and continue our prayer. Saint Teresa of Ávila wrote in The Interior Castle, “We should not be distressed by reason of our thoughts, nor allow ourselves to be worried by them....[Thoughts are] inevitable. Do not let them disturb or grieve you.” No matter how often distractions return or how long they last, they are not sinful; rather, they are opportunities to show God that we are sincere about praying.
Saint Alphonsus, another great teacher of prayer, reminds us that prayer is necessary, beneficial, and always possible. Hang in there, he says, because the devil would like nothing
Monday JULY 25
St. James, Apostle
2 Cor 4:7–15Mt 20:20–
28
Tuesday JULY 26
Sts. Joachim and Anne,
Parents of the Blessed Virgin
Mary Jer 14:17–
22Mt 13:36–43
Wednesday JULY 27 Weekday
Jer 15:10, 16–21Mt 13:44–
46
Thursday JULY 28 Weekday
Jer 18:1–6Mt 13:47–53
Friday JULY 29
St. Martha Jer 26:1–9 Jn 11:19–27 or Lk 10:38–42
Saturday JULY 30 Weekday
Jer 26:11–16, 24Mt 14:1–12
Sunday JULY 31
Eighteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time Eccl 1:2; 2:21–23Col 3:1–5, 9–11Lk 12:13
–21
JARROD WEST BASKETBALL DAY CAMP
St. Pat’s Gym
July 25-28
9 - 1 (Lunch included)
Camp is $85. (Everyone will receive a t-shirt.)
Boys K-7th grade
Girls K-8th grade.
Participants will be taught the fundamentals of basketball, while they
compete in a free throw, hot shot, knockout and one-on-one
championships, and a three-on-three tournament. For information
about camp, call 304-290-1931. Registration will be at 8:30am on July
25.
WEEKLY LITURGICAL CALENDAR
“TEE” TIME!
Join the fun at the St. Patrick School Golf Tournament on
Saturday, August 6, at Deerfield Country Club. The 14th
annual fundraiser starts at 8am at $60/person, $240/team.
Winners take home $1,000 with second prize at $500, and
$250 for third place. Food, drinks, and prizes—all free with
your registration! For team registration, Call Adam Gissy at
304-517-0390 or Regina Frazier at 304-269-5547.
HELLO
Have you ever gone to an event and you don’t know anyone?
Of course you have! Everyone has at one time or another.
How did you feel? While some people are absolutely fine in
these situations, the majority of people are not. The same is
true when going to a church other than your own. We are
family at St. Pat’s. So if you see someone new in church or a
face you don’t recognize, say hello, introduce yourself, and
welcome them to St. Pat’s. Make their visit a pleasant one
and one they will remember and share with others.
ADDRESSES FOR FR. MCSWEENEY AND FR. STEVE
Rev. Msgr. Jeremiah F. McSweeney
Clara Welty Apartments #408, 1276 National Rd.
Wheeling, WV, 26003
Very Rev. J. Stephen Vallelonga, V.F.
2500 Dudley Ave.
Parkersburg, WV, 26101
LAST CHANCE to attend Weston Vicariate C.A.M.P.
(Catholic Awareness Mid-summer Program) “Merciful Like the Father”
Ages: 7-15
July 31 - August 6!
COST: $200
Families with more than one child attending will pay $100 for each additional child.
Scholarships are available!
WE STILL HAVE OPENINGS—LATE REGISTRATION FEE IS WAIVED!
Sandy will be attending this camp!
Registration forms are in the vestibule and church office. Spots are filled on a first come, first serve basis!
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The parish office will be closed on Friday, June 29, so Sandy
can get packed for C.A.M.P.
There WILL BE Adoration from nine until noon in the
church!
“WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL”
POOL PARTY
Sponsored by the Girl Scouts
For all Saint Patrick School and Church
Families
Saturday, August 13, 7pm - 9pm.
All slides will be open!
FREE
(A small donation would be appreciated but is
not necessary.)
Drinks and cookies will be provided.
We hope to see everyone there!
KNIGHTS NEWS
An executive board meeting is planned for Tuesday, July 26, at 7
at the Hickory House Event Center.
FATHER DeVIESE ATTENDING WORLD YOUTH DAY
Fr. DeViese is accompanying the diocesan pilgrimage to World
Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. He will be away July 20 through
August 3. If you have a sacramental emergency, please contact
Fr. Joseph McLaughlin from Holy Rosary Church in Buckhannon
at 304 472-3414.
Please pray for Fr. DeViese and all attending World Youth Day.
Fr. DeViese will celebrate Mass for the people of the parish on
Sat., July 23, in the Clementine Chapel in St. Peter’s Basilica at
the tomb of St. Peter.
In his absence, our weekend Mass celebrants will be Rev. Harry
Dunn on July 23 and 24 and Rev. Msgr. Jeremiah F. McSweeney
on July 30 and 31. We will not have daily Mass during this time!
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a special
planning meeting on Tue., Aug. 16, at 7 in the cafeteria. The
purpose of this meeting is to discuss ways for the organization to
raise money since they no longer have bingo.
WELCOME AND THANK YOU FR. DUNN!
We extend a hearty St. Pat’s welcome and gracious thank
you to Fr. Dunn for being our celebrant at Mass this
weekend! Please visit us again!
JENNY GARTON Car ~ Home ~ Life ~ Health ~ Business
269-1414
51 Circle Heights
Weston, WV 26452
DR. DANIEL D.
FARNSWORTH IV
Optometrist
137 Main Ave.
Weston
269-2020
DC’s Barber
Shop
1 East Second St.
Weston, WV 26452
JOHN E. LAW,
CPA, A. C.
132 First St., Weston
269-3304
John E. Law- CPA, Betty
Hill,-CPA, Tom Stark
TED’S HEATING and
COOLING, Jane Lew, WV
304 672-1145
Reliable, dependable
service on all makes models!
26 years experience
Pro-Life Legislator
Real Estate
Marketing
Sales & Appraisals
372 US Hwy 33 E
Pickens
Automotive
Service
518 N. Main Ave.
304 269-3254
We don’t want an arm &
a leg—we just want your
“tows”!
Charlie’s
Barber Shop
115 Bank Alley
Weston, WV 26452
304 269-7700
Rusty Allison, Owner
Weston Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Bill Moodispaw, DVM Sunset Acres—US 33 W
269-3288
Hickory
House
Restaurant
Jackson’s Mill
Road/
Hwy 19
269-7373
Peking Chinese Buffet
#3 Marketplace Plaza,
Weston, WV
304 269-6763
ALL YOU CAN EAT!
Chris & Amber
Heater
400 US Hwy. 33 E.
Weston, WV 26452
304 269-3095 304 269-5523 fax
WWW.CITIZENSBANKWESTON.COM
MAIN BANK—201 Main Ave.
PHONE (304) 269-2862 JANE LEW BRANCH
M-TH 8:30-3, FRI 8:30-5:30 (304) 884-7825
J.R. Dodson
NORTH CENTRAL
INSURANCE LLC
100 MARKET PLACE
MALL
SUITE 13
WESTON, WV 26452
Phone:(304) 269-5330
FOSTER FEED 202 Bland St.
Weston, WV 26452
304-269-1333
800-251-4343
“Feed, Hardware, and a
304 269-4563 DINE IN-CARRYOUT-DELIVERY
451 us Hwy 33 E, Weston, WV
Hours: Tues - Sat, 10 - 10, Sun 11-9
Hardman-Paletti
Funeral Home
730 N. Main Avenue
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-5005 C. David Hardman John Paletti
Owner /Licensee in Charge Owner
www.hardman-palettifuneralhome.com
Garton Real Estate REALTORS
Charles G. Garton, Broker
465 Main Ave. 269-7676
Rudy Pascasio 517-7577
Derrick Love 269-2281
Veronica Brumley 269-3037
Dr. Jerry
Henson, M.D.
Specializes in obstetrics/gynecology. 66 Hospital Plaza Weston
Delegate Peggy
Donaldson Smith
5 1/2 East Second St., Weston WV
304-269-7177
Tue — Fri
11am-3pm/
5pm-9pm
Sat: 5pm-9pm
Thyme Bistro
Is the Lord
Calling You?
Call Rev. Dennis R.
Schuelkens, Jr. in the
Vocations Office
of the
Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. (304) 233-0880 ext. 442