The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: A Place At The Table Rejoice, Be Glad Sail The Soul
Financial security, families, health, relationships, work, our communities - we may have anxiety over some of these subjects at any point in our lives. This is a clear sign that it’s because these subjects are very important to us and it’s only natural to want to find ways to limit or get rid of unwanted stress. The challenge is then moving beyond reducing anxiety only for ourselves. How can we come to care just as much about the welfare of those around us and find ways that our gifts can reliev...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: What You Have Done For Me Here I Am, Lord Amazing Grace / My Chains Are Gone
Who comes to mind when you hear the word “neighbor”? Is it your next-door neighbor? Your neighbors down the block? Or how about your neighboring town or country? If you are like most, we think of a person or place - in essence, we mainly think of the word neighbor as a noun. In this past Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan, and even though it’s one we’ve heard many times, today, Father Pat McGrath helps us see the story in a new way, as a call to action to turn the word ...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: American Anthem Grateful Performed by Nick Cosgrove This Is My Song
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir Today's music series features a 4th of July musical medley. The featured songs today are: America The Beautiful (Bates, Ward) Anthem (Andersson, Rice & Ulvaeus) This Is My Song (Finlandia)
Right at the center of the readings, this past Sunday is a simple yet profound message - love your neighbor as yourself. In Father Ken Simpson’s final homily as administer at Old St. Pat’s, he encourages us to focus on this familiar line as we interact with our neighbors today.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir We were delighted to welcome Emorja Roberson on June 19th for our morning liturgies at Old St. Pat’s! Emorja Roberson is a conductor, vocalist, and composer who specializes in classical and gospel music. Roberson graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in Vocal Performance and was coined as the first African-American to graduate with a Master of Sacred Music in Vocal Performance (’17) from the Univer...
Here at Old St. Pat’s, we have the custom of inviting different parishioners to provide a special reflection on Father’s Day. So this past Sunday we welcomed Mark Pienkos, a 15-year parishioner, to share his take on what it means to be a Father and Father Figure in our world today.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Send Down the Fire I Send You Out Go Light Your World
Like a good spy movie, we’ve each been assigned a mission, however, our mission does not end after the treasure is returned or the villain is defeated - it stays with us our entire lives. Today, Father Novak clearly defines our assignment and encourages us to complete our mission.
Our voices are powerful and the way in which we talk to one another makes all the difference on how our message is received. Today, Father Foley reflects on Pentecost and prays that we use our voices to speak to one another as brothers and sisters.
In light of the recent tragedy in Texas, Father Ken Simpson encourages us to look around and ask, what do we celebrate? What do we tolerate? And what do we presume? And after doing so, how can we listen for and add to the peace-filled voices amongst the noise. As we approach Pentecost, we pray: Come, Holy Spirit. Grow in us the spirit of understanding as we face the complicated roots of violence. Give us the courage and the right judgment to innovate and act: building households, neighborhoods, ...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Holy Spirit We're Calling You Give Me Jesus Amazing Grace
Sometimes we need to step back, step out, or step away. But during this time, it doesn't mean the love is gone. Like Jesus told his disciples in last Sunday’s Gospel before his ascension into heaven, he assures them that His spirit is always with them. Today Father Tom Hurley examines how a time of stepping away can actually help one find their way back and give them what is required to proclaim even more sounds of even more joy, peace, hope, and love.
In this past Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus says, “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples if you love one another.” As simple as it sounds, to put into action is usually a completely different story. However, today, Father Wall shares how people are living out this commandment and reminds us of our deepest truth.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Hail Mary The Lord Is My Shepherd I Am For You
In honor of Mother’s Day this past Sunday, we welcomed a special guest speaker, Freida Holley to share her story. Freida has three sons and is a mother to many others in the back of the yards neighborhood through an organization called Freida’s Place. Here, she does wondrous works by providing food, clothing, and other valuable resources to those in need. By Frieda displaying a Mother’s Love to so many, she has changed the trajectory of countless people’s lives and is an inspiration to us all. T...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: How Great Thou Art Gather Us In Ever We Praise You
In fishing, sometimes the nets get thrown in the water but come back empty or broken or full of pollution. This can happen over and over again to a point where a catch seems unlikely. However, in today’s episode, Father Foley helps us realize God asks us to keep casting our nets wide, to be relentless in our faith, and continue to believe. Today's episode includes a beautiful reflection song sung by Nick Cosgrove after Father Foley's homily. And then stay tuned for announcements about our upcomi...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: So Are You To Me Performed By Olivia Masini The Clouds' Veil Performed By Brian Hupp Love Endures Performed By Annie Weinheimer If you are planning an upcoming wedding at Old St. Pat's and are interested in more info on the talented Old St. Patrick's wedding cantors, please click HERE . As a reminder, you may select one or more cantors for your wedding ceremony. For all details, please see t...
We've been programmed to look at the story of doubting Thomas in a certain way. But what if his story and his willingness to touch the wounds and get up close to pain is actually a good thing and a story that is prompting us to do the same with our families, our neighbors and strangers who are in pain. Today father fully urges us to reach out to others with the boldness of Christ and the compassion of Thomas.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Be My Hand & Feet Peace, Be Not Anxious Christ Still Rises
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir Happy Easter! The featured songs today are: Hallelujah Chorus How Can I Keep From Singing? To Where You Are
The instant replay is used to playback an incident in slow motion so that the play can be reviewed, analyzed, and understood. It helps us get a better sense of what occurred. While this is common practice in sports, have you ever considered doing an instant replay in your spiritual life? What would you see? What would you learn? And how would you change the next time you were in a similar situation? During this Holy Week, Father Ken Velo suggests we review instant replays of our life to more ful...
Old St. Pat’s Podcast – Lent 180 Series For each Monday in Lent, we are featuring a member or friend of Old St. Pat’s who will offer a three-minute reflection on a one-word prompt taken from, or inspired by, the Sunday Gospel. After listening, we invite you to ponder this word in your own moment of prayer and reflection. The prompt for our reflection for Holy Week is: “passion.” We hope this series has been a helpful resource this Lent! For more info on Unlocking Communities, click HERE ....
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: It Was Good Bread of Life I Am The Bread of Life
How is your Lent going so far? Has it been a nice spiritual retreat period to reflect and pray? Or has it been a challenge as you eagerly await Easter? In this episode, Father Pat McGrath reminds us that, even in our imperfectness, God wants us to have eternal life, God forgives us, and is a God of Second Chances all so that we can step more fully into the life He has called us to live.
Old St. Pat’s Podcast – Lent 180 Series For each Monday in Lent, we are featuring a member or friend of Old St. Pat’s who will offer a three-minute reflection on a one-word prompt taken from, or inspired by, the Sunday Gospel. After listening, we invite you to ponder this word in your own moment of prayer and reflection. The prompt for our reflection today is: “mercy.” We hope this series will be a helpful resource as we journey together through the season of Lent. Please join us next Monday for...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Taste & See I Will Lift My Eyes to the Mountains I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say
