The Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church Week of October 12, 2014 "Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for it had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit" (Acts 8:14-17). Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds. This weekend the following Students from the Religious Mass Schedule Sat 10/11 5 pm Arlene Wicher + Mary Yoder + Sun 10/12 8:30 am SGI Karen Harkness + By Larry Harkness St. Patrick Catholic Church Apalachicola, FL 850-653 9453 859-653-4528 (fax) 27 Sixth St. PO Box 550 Apalachicola, FL 32329 10 am Confirmation Most Reverend Gregory L. Parks Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee Education Class: Welcome Bishop Parkes ! Mon 10/13 9 am Brian Foley + Charlotte Bora + Wed 10/15 6:30 pm Religious Education Classes Sat 10/18 5 pm John Kulback + Ruth Caracciolo + Sun 10/19 8:30 am SGI Karen Harkness + By Larry Harkness Amanda Anthony Brandon Taranto Chase Taranto Alina Valenzuela Adria Valenzuela We continue to pray for these young adults in the Faith. Let us all continue that these Confirmed today will continue to study and practice their Faith and grow in the grace of God. Fr. Roger Latosynski—Pastor Sr. Jeanne Drea OP Pastoral & Outreach Ministry Ramon Valenzuela Religious Educ. & Maintenance 10 am Parishioners of St. Patrick We continue to remember those in need of healing prayer: Bob Connors Donald & Nancy Venz Daniel Piar Janey Disher Bob Grace Alan Smith Laura Marks Linda Dickey Brasfield Anthony Taranto Mildred (mimi) de la Rua Brian Grenard Marques Bovre Matthew English Kim O’Neill Rick Hanby Carl Carlson Beverly Connors Douglas May Vonnie Hendels Veronica Livingston Deloris Whitehurst Sr. Lynn Welsh Andrew Hunter Army Lt. Blair Martin Lucia Mele Elizabeth Cook Wayne & Gracie O’Neal Bill McCarthy Mary Hill David Driscoll Ronnie & Ladie Knight Harry Buzzett Brandi Hanly Darrell McKinley Collie Watkins Teresa Davis Ben Jefferson Butch Hemphill Jackson Meyers Adam Porch Dennis Neylon Hilary Neylon Shirley Byrd Laura Balog Angela Lewis Kay Comapagna Dan Sangaree Leola Livingston Cook Harry Fr. Ron Aubry Louise Martinez Walker Campbell Kay Wheeler Theresa Davis Delena Bowen Annie Maxwell Willie Clark Ken Barnett Becky Rita O”Connell Roy Solomon Carl Carson Prayer for the Sick Father in heaven, grant comfort to those for whom we pray. Give them courage when afraid, patience when afflicted, hope when dejected, and when alone assure them of the prayerful support of your holy people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Role of the Confirmation Sponsor The role of a Confirmation Sponsor is to act as a good example of Catholic Christian faith and to walk with and support you on your own faith journey throughout your life. Some questions the Confirmed might want to ask their sponsor to learn how they have grown in faith. 1. Do you remember your Confirmation? 2. Did you choose a saints name? Why or why not? 3. Do you have a favorite place to pray? 4. Which gifts of the Holy Spirit have been a source of strength to you? 5. What spiritual advice do you have for me? Maybe we all could use questions like this to review our own faith progression and renew our gifts in the Spirit. Come Holy Spirit and renew us in your love! Catholic Sharing Appeal Goal for St. Patrick Parish Received Due to Diocese $17,833 15,890 1,943 Food Pantry 192—14th Street Volunteers Needed! Faith Book From today’s Gospel reading: The king said to him, "My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment?" Reflection: On Monday from 9:30 until noon to pack food. God doesn’t just expect good feelings On Tuesday from 9 am until noon to help get towards Jesus, but also requires food to the cars. responses that indicate a changed life. The next dates are: October Mon—Tues Mon—Tues 27—28 World Mission Sunday We must be faithful to our calling and follow up by lives that reflect the life of the One who first invited us to the banquet. So we ask ourselves: Next weekend is World Mission Sunday. We  What new piece of "spiritual clothare invited o reach out and help build the ing" do I need this week? Church in Mongolia, the world’s youngest Catholic Church, as well as local churches throughout the Missions, in the most remote areas across our world. Through the work of  How will I find it? Where will I go to these churches, and their witness to Christ, look for it? the poor receive practical help and experience God’s love and mercy, hope and peace. Please keep the Missions in your daily prayers and participate in next weeks collection. More information can be found at : www.IAmAMissionary.org.