Introduction In todays readings we hear that even the most righteous among us are tempted by the sin of envy

or jealousy. The prophets at the time of Moses, and Jesus disciples, too, are envious of the spiritual gifts God has given others, jealous of their positions. Envy is one of the capital sins and the only one that isnt any fun at all! Weve all experienced it at one time or another. Today let us pray to rise above our jealousy and genuinely pray for the well-being of those we are tempted to envy.

Mass Intentions
Sat. 29 6:00 p.m. Mariano & Maria Adelina Correia Sun. 30 9:00 a.m. Jerry Kroetsch, CR Fr. Joo & Maria Rosa DaCosta Delores Saville Noel Gonsalves 11:00 a.m. Parishioners of St. Patricks Mon. 1 8:00 a.m. Holy Souls in Bermuda Tues. 2 8:00 a.m. Jos S. Figueirado,Sr. Wed. 3 8:00 a.m. John Pacheco Thurs. 4 8:00 a.m. Theresa & Joseph R. Madeiros Jeffrey Castro Fri. 5 8:00 a.m. Julio Bento Sat. 6 6:00 p.m. Parishioners of St. Patricks Sun. 7 9:00 a.m. Victor Moniz Hortencia & Manuel Lima Joe Pacheco 11:00 a.m. Antonio Gara

Stewardship Treasure Sunday Offering last week: Poor Box:

$4,318.00 $238.00

Weekly Stewardship Thought In a life committed to stewardship, we are called to possess lightly. Jesus taught about the dangers of clutching to material possessions and pointed to the real treasures available to us in life. Reflection Question Todays readings remind us that the genuine needs of Gods people need to be served. Are we taking stewardship seriously? Are we making ourselves responsible for the needs of our family, friends and neighbours? Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place at St. Patricks Church on Thursday evenings from 7:30 8:30 p.m. Please consider taking some time out to participate in this devotion.

Welcome! This weekend we are happy to welcome Maia Jane Fay, daughter of James Alexander and Marie Louise, and Lucas Caetano Amaral, son of Carlos and Patricia and baby brother for Sophia and Mateus, in the sacrament of Baptism. Please remember these children and their families in your prayers. Altar Servers Parents, encourage your children to take an active part in our Sunday worship by becoming an altar server. Youths from Grades 4 12 and beyond are welcomed in this ministry. Through it, boys and girls become more familiar with the Mass and its meaning. It also gives them a sense of being an integral part of the community. Registration forms are available in the Sacristy. Parish Council Response A Parish Council Meeting was held on Tuesday, September 26 and we are grateful for the volunteers who offered to serve on the Parish Council for the 2012 2013 year as follows: Edward Cabral, Chairperson John Pacheco, Deputy Chair Colleen Sinclair, Secretary Corinne Frith, Dep. Secretary Joe Amaral, Jr. Matthew Arnold Joanne Chisnall Corinne Frith Joe Kelly Sean Kelly Teresa Lewis Aaron Lutkin Danny Pereira

Thank you all for your stewardship and we look forward to the plans you have in store for the parish. We Remembered Fr. Jerry On Thursday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. about 150 parishioners and friends gathered together to remember Fr. Jerome J. Kroetsch, CR, former Pastor of St. Patricks Church. Bishop Kurtz was the main celebrant with all the resident Island priests concelebrating. Thank you to Bruce Fox who filled the church with music and to the many past and present choir members who filled the choir pews. Soloists Deborah Raat and Bob Di Giacomo contributed beautifully to the ceremony. Thanks also go to the parishioner who was the Lector, the family that carried up the gifts and those who served at the altar. It was Fr. Jerrys wish that donations in his memory be made to the Resurrection Manor to assist retired and elderly priests and Special Donation envelopes are available for your contribution. Please drop the envelope in the collection basket this weekend with your offering. Thank you for your kindness and with our love and prayers, may Fr. Jerry truly rest in peace. Lunchtime Mass The Mass is celebrated at 12:10 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at St. Theresas Cathedral. Why not plan to attend at least one of the days each week? Lectio Divina Lectio Divina, a study of the scriptures for the upcoming weekend, has resumed at St. Theresas Hall on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome! Caritas House of Prayer Activities
Quiet Wednesday continues on October 3 with Rosary at 10:30 a.m. followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 5:15 p.m. Mass takes place at 6 p.m. with Bishop Kurtz as the celebrant. (Note the change from Mass scheduled for October 10).

Bible Study of the Gospel of John will be held at 3:30 p.m. on October 10 with a duplicate session at 6:45 p.m. on October 17. Vespers, Evening Prayer of the Church will take place at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24. Vespers will be followed by the first presentation of Catholicism, a DVD by the noted Father Robert Baron through which our whole diocese will have the opportunity to experience the truths of our faith as we celebrate this Year of Faith.

All are welcome.

Caritas is located at 185 South Road, Paget East, on a diagonal across from Camden stretch. For further information call: 236-5877.

Are You Thinking of Becoming a Catholic? R.C.I.A. (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), is the process/program the Catholic Church offers for those who wish to inquire about becoming Catholic. This program is also for those people who have been baptized in the Catholic Church but who were never really raised Catholic or who were never prepared to receive the sacraments of Holy Communion or Confirmation. If you, or someone you know, is interested in such a program, please call the Parish Office (236-9866) immediately. The R.C.I.A. is an Island-wide program that takes place at St. Anthony's Church and begins this coming week. Ecumenical Friendship Social/Tea On Saturday, October 13, from 2 5 p.m. St. Patricks Church will host senior men and women from the Smiths parish area in an afternoon of fun and fellowship. If you would like to assist with baking goodies or making sandwiches for the social, setting up and taking down tables and chairs, or serving the tea, please contact Hilda Faria at 293-8292. Your help is gratefully appreciated. Pope Benedict XVI Convokes Synod of Bishops
The 13 Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will bring bishops from all over the world to Rome from October 7 October 28, 2012, to discuss the theme of The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith. The gathering coincides with the launch of Pope Benedicts Year of Faith, which will begin on October 11. The Synod of Bishops is a permanent institution established by Pope Paul VI on September 15, 1965, in response to the desire of the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council to keep alive the positive spirit engendered by the conciliar experience. Literally speaking the word snyod, derived from two Greek words syn meaning together and hodos meaning road or way means a coming together. A Synod is a religious meeting or assembly at which bishops gathered around and, with the Holy Father, have the opportunity to interact with each other and to share information and experiences, in the common pursuit of pastoral solutions which have a universal validity and application. The Synod, generally speaking, can be defined as an assembly of bishops representing the Catholic episcopate, having the task of helping the Pope in the governing of the universal Church by rendering their counsel. The working document for the Synod is divided into a preface, introduction, four chapters, and a conclusion and was the product of consultations with the worldwide Church over a period of a year. --The first chapter appeals to men and women of good will to embrace the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of the mystery of God revealed in Jesus Christ. --The second chapter works to facilitate discussion on what the New Evangelization actually is and the challenges it faces today.
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--Chapter three deals with Transmitting the Faith and outlines the need for personal holiness on the part of Catholics. It is hoped that the Year of Faith will be a pressing appeal to conversion so that, transformed by grace, each individual Christian and each community may produce abundant fruits. --The fourth and final chapter focuses on the first proclamation (of the Gospel), Christian initiation and education while seeking to adapt them to current cultural and social circumstances. These discussions will also include a means to better understand the sequence of the Sacraments of Christian initiation, which culminates in the Eucharist.

Smile for the Day! Q. At what time of day was Adam created? A. A little before Eve.