New to the Parish? Welcome! Please take a moment to call the office! We would love to meet you and show you around...in a safe and sanitary way, of course! Thanks for coming!

Parish Office, by appointment.

Mass Schedule

Daily Mass—Tues—Fri, 12:00 noon. Communion to follow for those attending and those who watch the livestream. Saturday—5:00 PM, Mass in the Church and Hall Communion to follow for those attending and those who watch the livestream. Sunday—8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, Mass in the Church and Hall Communion to follow for those attending and those who watch the livestream. Adoration—Wednesday, 4:00-6:00PM Confessions—Wed, 4:30-5:30PM, Sat, 3:00-4:00PM

Parish Staff

Rev. Leo Walsh, J.C.L., S.T.D. - Pastor fr.leo@st.patsak.org blog: https://frleowalsh.com

Dcn. Mick Fornelli - Deacon mfornelli@st.patsak.org

John Gagnon - Business Manager/Facilities jgagnon@st.patsak.org

Mary Allison—Dir. of Catechetical Ministries mallison@st.patsak.org

Youth Minister (vacant) Rima Ostrom - Administrative Assistant rostrom@st.patsak.org Margaret Simmons - Music Director queenowrits@arctic.net

Last week I talked about how every sin we have ever committed or ever will commit has already been forgiven by God. Our response to that grace is to place ourselves at the foot of the Cross in the Sacrament of Reconciliation

(Confession). This week sort of follows up on that with the parable of the generous vintner. It was a common thing in the ancient world (and even the modern world in some places, like Home Depot) that day laborers would gather in central square and those landowners and contrac-tors who needed workers would go there to hire them for the day. The usual daily wage was a silver coin worth ten donkeys called a denarius. (Hence the name, for you Latin scholars out there.) A typical workday was from dawn to dusk. Given the brief hiring process, the owner usually had to keep an eye on the workers so that they didn’t slack off or steal his stuff. The odd thing about the story is that he keeps going there at different hours of the day. This should be the first hint to the lis-tener that my thoughts are not your thoughts/nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD. (Is 55:7) This is an important thing for us to keep in mind, especially in a parish like this. Alaska is one of those places where longevity brings credibility and status. People will introduce themselves to you and immediately tell you how long they have been in the state, in the parish, in the neighborhood, etc. There is a temptation to think of oneself as a bit more important or deserving simply be-cause one has been here more than one winter. At the same time, we Alaskans and St. Patrick’s folks are pret-ty darn good at welcoming the newcomer. We love our state, our town, our neighborhood, and our parish. We want other people to love it too. So we bring cookies to new neighbors, help folks out with furniture, get them connected to things going on in the local scene that might interest them. In many ways we do this better than in other places. Probably because most of us came here from somewhere else too. This is the virtue that Jesus is talking about in the parable. In this sense, the denarius represents our relationship with God and each other. What matters is that at some point we have been invit-ed into the vineyard. When we get there is meaningless. Let us strive then to welcome others into this little part of the vineyard we call St. Patrick’s Parish, and to invite as many as we can into the parish family. Catechetical Sunday—Along that line, we celebrate all catechists past, present and future in the parish. This week we commission and thank them for their ministry. - Fr. Leo

God’s Ways, Our Ways

September 20, 2020 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“A community of Christian stewards living in faith, hope and love.”

St. Patrick’s Parish 2111 Muldoon Road Anchorage, Alaska 99504 Parish Offices: 907-337-1538 Parish Website: www.st.patsak.org

Parish News and Notes

Baptism Class Online Baptism Class is now online! Contact Deacon Mick at mfornelli@st.patsak.org to schedule, or leave a mes-

sage, 337-1538, ext. 21

Stewardship of Treasure September Goal $48,700.00

Week of September 6 $10,568.65 Sunday, September 13 $12,410.65

Total Collected $22,979.30 Still Needed $25,720.70

Thank you for your generosity!

Thank You for Your Generosity! During these odd times, please consider an alter-nate way to give: Give online: go to the parish website,

www.st.patsak.org and click on the DONATE button at the upper right. You can donate through a credit card or bank account, and you can use the “Quick Give” option if you don’t wish to set up a user name and password.

Send your donation via U.S. Mail Drop your donation through outer doors to the

Deacons Hall.

Thank you for your continuing support of your parish family during these difficult times! Parish Web Page

Focus Group Volunteers Needed

The parish webministers are looking for regular folks like you to help review the new web page design. Once we get the model in place, we need folks to look at it and give feedback so that it works in the best possible way. Email Mary in the par-ish office: mallison@st.patsak.org for details and to sign up.

It’s Catechetical Sunday! The

theme this year is “I received from the

Lord what I also handed on to you.” I

would like to take this time to thank all

previous catechists for their time. While

this is a strange year, I am incredibly

grateful for the catechists who have vol-

unteered their time this year: Tom Ba-

lensiefer, LouAnn Balensiefer, Krissy

Hunt, Sarah Lindamood, Robyn Rehman,

José Pabon, Angela Shemel, and Ted

Greene. Please keep them in your pray-

ers this year.

If you have ever thought about teaching

the faith, at any age level, please send

me an email. Along the lines of this year’s

theme, I hope to use this year to train

anyone interested. I am handing on the

tools of catechesis to anyone who ex-

presses interest, without any commit-

ment. Please let me know if you would

like to join us.

Faith Formation registration for

all grade levels is ongoing. Forms

can be mailed in, dropped off, or emailed

to Mary.

CCC 2: “So that this call should resound

throughout the world, Christ sent forth the

apostles he had chosen, commissioning

them to proclaim the gospel: Matthew

28:18-20. Strengthened by this mission,

Faith Formation News

Active? Unconfirmed! We can help!

Classes begin soon! Call Deacon Mick at the parish office, 337-1538, ext 21 for details.

Additional Documents Online: www.st.patsak.org

2020 Don’t Get The Flu

Well, the beards are safe...for now. There were no new pledges to the Archbishop’s An-nual Appeal this week. We are still at 168 pledges, which is just over 15% participation. If we reach 30% participation (330 pledges) by Christ-mas, John Fulton, Deacon Mick and Ed Grantier will shave their beards! Fr. Leo has started to grow one so that he can join in the fun. A pledge of any amount counts. Thanks for your generosity. St. Patrick, pray for us!

Archdiocesan and Parish News

The Beards Are Safe

$73,644

One Bread One Body

$80,960

The Church is in the Building! Thanks to all those who have volunteered to help

with sanitation before and after Mass. Also a special

thanks to Ed Grantier and John Fulton, in the Elec-

tronics Ministry, who helped set up the live feed to

the Deacon’s Hall for the overflow crowd. We will

continue to make adjustments as we gain more ex-

perience. Your suggestions are welcome!

Wash your hands and say your prayers, ‘cause

Jesus and germs are everywhere!

COVID Stuff

Faith Formation,

cont’d.

the apostles “went forth and preached

everywhere, while the Lord worked with

them and confirmed the message by the

signs that attended it.” (Mark 16:20)

We are all called to proclaim the good

news, in whatever way the Lord has led

us. For some of us, that is catechesis.

For others, that is ministering to the sick,

homeless, or imprisoned. How are you

proclaiming the gospel this week?

Consider: Eph. 4:7-16, 1 Tim. 4:11-16, 2 Tim. 4:1-2

St. Therese’s Camp

The Raisin’ of the Green!

Saturday, October 3, 7PM

Join us for this year’s exciting virtual fundraising event for your Catholic Camp. Fun, and entertain-ment and our own pastor as auctioneer! Check it out at:

https://stak2020.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse

Thanks, Sanitizers! Thanks to all those who have volunteered to help with sanitation before and after Mass. If you would like to help please contact Rima or John Ostrom at the parish office, 337-1538. Thank you for your generosity of time and talent.

Women’s Morning of Reflection All women of the Archdiocese are invited to a Women's

Morning of Reflection at St. Patrick’s Church on Saturday,

October 3rd. Mass begins at 10am with Adoration, con-

fession, and Rosary to follow. Event concludes at

11:30am. Please bring a mask, Bible, and journal. No

food will be served due to COVID-19. Please call Tammy

Williamson at 907-744-7887 for more information.

Archdiocesan Goal

Readings Week at a Glance

The Parish Office is open by appointment. Please call.

Saturday, September 19, Vigil 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

3:00 - 4:00 PM, Confessions in the Day Chapel 5:00 PM, Mass in Church and Hall, Communion follows

Sunday, September 20, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Mass in Church and Hall, Communion follows 10:00 AM, Mass in Church and Hall, Communion follows

Monday, September 21

Office Closed—No Public Mass today 7:00 PM - Introduction to Bible Study by Zoom

Tuesday, September 22

12:00 Noon, Mass, Communion follows 6:15 PM, Legion of Mary 6:30 - 8:00 PM R.C.I.A., Tara Lounge

Wednesday, September 23

12:00 Noon, Mass, Communion follows 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Cloister and Church Open for Prayer and Adoration 4:30 - 5:30 PM, Confessions, Day Chapel

Thursday, September 24

10:00 AM, Adult Bible Study 12:00 Noon, Mass, Communion follows

Friday, September 25

12:00 Noon, Mass, Communion follows

Saturday, September 26, Vigil 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

10 - 11:30 AM Funeral: Charles “Austin” Huck 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Confessions in the Day Chapel 5:00 PM, Mass in Church and Hall, Communion follows

Sunday, September 27, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM, Mass in Church and Hall, Communion follows 10:00 AM, Mass in Church and Hall, Communion follows

All liturgies are livestreamed and then posted on St. Pat’s Facebook Page: www.faceook.com/@stpatsak

Mass Intentions

Support the Hunts! A 1x2 inch space = $25.00 a month! A 2x2 inch space = $45.00 a month.

Six month minimum. Call 337-1538 for details.

Go to: https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/398

September 20 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3,8-9,17-18; Phil 1:20c-24,27a; Mt 20:1-16a

September 21 - St. Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist

Eph 4:1-7,11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13

September 22 - Tuesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time

Prov 21:1-6,10-13; Ps 119:1,27,30,34-35,44; Lk 8:19-21

September 23 -St.Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest

Prov 30:5-9; Ps 119: 29,72,89,101,104,163; Lk 9:1-6

September 24 - Thursday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time

Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6,12-14; Lk 9:7-9

September 25 - Friday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time

Eccl 3:1-11; PS 144:1b,2abc,3-4; Lk 9:18-22

September 26 - Saturday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time

Eccl 11:9-12:8; PS 90:3-6,12-14,17; Lk 9:43b-45

September 27 - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11; Mt 21:28-32

September 19-25, 25thWeek of Ordinary Time

Sat. 5:00pm Charles “Austin” Huck, ROS Sun. 8:00am Dennis Riski. ROS Sun. 10:00am People of the Parish Mon. (private) Tues. Noon Clark Jacobs, Birthday Blessings Wed. Noon

Thurs. Noon Fri. Noon Michael Brey, ROS

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We are only five spon-sors away from printing

the bulletin in color. (Think about it...)

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Driveway Construction Chugach Electric will be excavating the area along the north side of East 20th Avenue at the edge of our parish property in order to bury the

electrical lines. This work will involve the closing of the main parish driveway for various periods of time. During times when the main driveway is closed, possibly including a weekend, please use the Haligan driveway at the south end of the property to access the parish parking lot. Thank you!