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A Message from Our Pastor

November 08, 2026

Dear People of St. Patrick Parish,

Today, we sing Psalm 63, “My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.”

On this November 8, 2026, can I really say these prayers and believe it is true and means something to me?

We pray today that each of us a child of God no matter what our age is, one really believes and lives our lives always seeking God in our lives.

Do I thirst for the Lord when I go shopping for food during these days?
Do I thirst for the Lord as I fill my gas tank to go to work?
Do I thirst for the Lord when I hear and read about so many killings and injuries to innocent people?
Do I thirst for the Lord as I wait in the doctor’s office for health reports?
Do I thirst for the Lord when I am hurt by words spoken to me and bitter accusations spoken to me by others especially by people I count as family and friends?

The best way to learn to thirst for the Lord is to keep His commandments, receive Him in the Seven Sacraments. Be in a Sacramental Marriage that gives us the grace to live in peace and joy.

Like the Wise Virgin in the Gospel today, who took a light and extra oil and was recognized, I can feel the love and care of the Lord as I go on.

Especially in those difficult times we need to take the words of Jesus to heart.

“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour ,

that the Lord will come for us.”

Let us also pray to all the holy ones in heaven, to help us seek God and one day join them in heaven.

God Bless,
Fr. Larry Young
Your Pastor

Category: Pastoral Message

A Message from Our Pastor

Parish Mission Statement:Through the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ, St. Patrick Parish is the hands, feet, body and heart of Christ, that serves, loves and enlightens others to make God better known.

Parish Mission Statement:
Through the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ, St. Patrick Parish is the hands, feet, body and heart of Christ, that serves, loves and enlightens others to make God better known.