St. Patrick Catholic Church

April 26, 2026

Dear People of St. Patrick Parish,

The Three readings from the Bible each Sunday are to renew in us Faith, Hope, and Charity. The readings are tools we can use during the week, to help us avoid sin, harm to ourselves and others. We need these tools to help us as we listen and watch the news and be able to avoid those sinful things that might be telling us that we don’t need to listen to God.

The early Christians had to face this same problem to repent and be baptized and to save themselves from their corrupt generation. Acts of the Apostles tell us that about three thousand persons were added that day.

Today, we ask ourselves, are we living our Baptismal Promises made at our Baptism into Christ?

The Gospel today from John has Jesus tell us that He, Jesus is the gate and if we enter through Him, we will be saved. This is what Christians believes, and we follow Jesus our good shepherd and not the Devil and his hateful followers.

When Jesus ascended back to His Father in heaven, He left us in the hands of Peter the first Pope and the Apostles who were the first Bishops who were to care for the sheep, we God’s people.

Today, we allow the Pope, the Bishops, the Pastors of our Parishes, to be united in Christ and lead, we the people with the messages and love that Jesus gave us as the Good Shepherd.

These men must teach and hold to the true teachings of Jesus and not give in to ideas and actions of those who do not accept Jesus’ teachings and way of life.

Let us pray today for Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Barber and the Pastors of our Parishes.

These Shepherds need your prayers, your financial support and also, you’re being willing to serve the Church with your skills and talents.

If you love your Catholic Faith and your Diocese and Parish, we need you to come to our Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, April 29th at 7:00pm. We, your leaders, want to know your thoughts and needs.

God Bless ,
Fr. Larry Young
Your Pastor