St. Patrick 

Another word for Lent is Springtime!  The word "Lent" was first used in the 13th century and it connects the new growth in nature in the Northern Hemisphere with the renewal that happens when we pray, fast and give alms to get ready for Easter.  Please join us in our journey of renewal as we change our minds about how best to follow God.  That's what repentance is, a "change of mind," a metanoia.  Be assured of my prayerful support as as you experience the wonder, and the growing pains, of  being formed as a disciple.         Fr. Mark

La Cuaresma implica cuarenta dias.  En Ingles La Cuaresma se llama "Lent," que es una palabra antigua para  "la primavera."  Es muy appropriado por que aca en Kansas eso es precisamente lo que pasa en La Cuaresma: Nueastras obras de ayunar, rezar y dar limosna son una renovacion, una formacion para que podamos vivir plenamente la alegria de Pascua. Y la naturaleza esta acompanandonos; arboles y flores despierten despues del invierno y el sol se hace mas fuerte.  Sabe que estara en mis oraciones en esos dias de formacion y preparacion.       P. Mark
 

School Update:

I'm happy to announce that Ms. Cathy Fithian has accepted the position of Principal of St. Patrick Catholic School, Kansas City, KS beginning on July 1, 2023.  Cathy comes to St. Patrick with a wealth of experience and a deep love for the gift of Catholic Education.  She has most recently served as Principal of Christ the King Catholic School in Kansas City, Kansas for many years

We are deeply grateful for the amazing leadership of Mr. Tim Conrad these past 4 years and wish him and his family well as they return to their "homeland" of St. Mary's-Colgan in Pittsburg, Kansas.  Thanks, Tim, for sharing your love for Catholic Education and your skills with us here at St. Patrick.

Please join me in prayer as we welcome Cathy and say to farewell to Tim.

Gratefully,
Fr. Mark

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