A Message from Our Pastor

August 09, 2026

Dear People of St. Patrick Parish,

Some questions we may want to ask ourselves this weekend. The answers may help us to draw closer to God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Our answers could be a big help to us in daily life, or they may make us reflect that we really do not talk to God in either words or actions. Hopefully, we really enjoy talking to and with our friends and family. We are part of God’s family by our Baptism.

Remember, we can talk to God at home, on the way to school or to work or even on the way to physical exercise or Zumba workout. Yes, of course, praying and talking to God is done in the Church buildings during Mass. But we must reach out to Him and let Him respond to us. Careful thinking, reflecting, open ears, saying the truth and being genuine.

We need to let God also speak to us, sometimes, I think God tries but we may not listen and reflect.

The Gospel has the disciples in a boat and riding out a very violent storm and these fishermen are scared when they see Jesus walking toward them on the water. They were scared and cried out in fear.

Jesus says to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Peter said if it is really, you Jesus, let me come to you on the water. Jesus said come Peter, I will be with you.

Peter got scared and said, “Lord, save me!” and Jesus took Him by the hand and saved Him. Jesus said, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Can, we be like Peter and call out to God to save us? Do we believe God will take our hand and save us?

God may not always answer our request the exact way we want, but God knows what’s best for us.

God Bless ,
Fr. Larry Young
Your Pastor