By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to certain devotion. The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the best known of all Catholic devotions. October includes the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7). The best way to celebrate the month is, of course, to pray the Rosary.

French saint, founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) for preaching missions to the peasantry and for educating and training a pastoral clergy. The patron saint of charitable societies, St. Vincent de Paul is primarily recognized for his charity and compassion for the poor. Vincent died in Paris on September 27, 1660 and was canonized in 1737. Pope Leo XIII declared him patron saint of all works of charity. St. Patrick is blessed to have a vibrant and active St. Vincent de Paul group. Please see the insert in todays bulletin to learn more about the many ways you can serve our neighbors in need throughout Humphrey’s county.

Deacon Joe was ordained on September 29, 2001 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis. Deacon Joe & Anne are very grateful for the many people who have assisted them on their journey and consider themselves richly blessed to be a part of the St. Patrick Church community. Congratulations Deacon Joe!

Thank you to all who have donated to the Flood Relief. Due to the generosity of our community, we are at this time unable to accept any additional material donations. Our immediate priority is to financially support the flood victims with rent, utilities, and building supplies,. To that end and to make the greatest impact at this time, we would appreciate cash or gift cards.\ If you wish to donate cash or gift cards, please indicate "FLOOD RELIEF" on your donation. If you have furniture, appliances, household items that you are able to donate, please send an email to Anne Smith @ [email protected] with the item(s) description. We do not have the capacity to store your items; rather, we ask you to hold the items until we contact the flood victims to determine what items will be needed. Thank you for your continued support of our community through your prayers and donations.