St. Patrick Catholic Church

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A Message from Our Pastor

May 31, 2026

Dear People of St. Patrick Parish,

Why do Christians, followers’ of Jesus Christ, make the sign of the cross and pray, In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen?

We do this as an act of Faith, Hope and Love toward our God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, to help grow in love with God and to have the help that all three give to us in order for us to have eternal life with them one day in Heaven.

When we make the sign of the cross and say the prayer, we show our love to God and ask all three to be with us as we journey in life.

The love and mercy of the Blessed Trinity is a wonderful example for all people, to live in their own families living together as one.

Yesterday, May 30^th, we honored and prayed to the Blessed Mother in our Parish Flores de Mayo celebration. Today, we see her statue surrounded with flowers and a crown on her head. Mary is not God, but she did what God asked her to do and gave birth to Jesus the Son of God. Her faith and trust in God motivates her to pray for all of us.

Today, we can ask ourselves how many times in our lives have we prayed the Sign of the Cross and saw God give us what we prayed for. Yes, He loves us and wants us to also love others in our world.

God Bless ,
Fr. Larry Young
Your Pastor