St Patrick's Day 17th March 2008
Celebrated on Saturday 15th March

Patrick first came to Ireland as a slave. In his loneliness, he discovered God’s deep love for him and found faith. He began to pray. After his escape from captivity, Patrick had a vision. Patrick returned as a missionary, visiting parts of the country where the faith had never been preached. A short time later, Ireland was sending out its own missionaries to restore Europe’s faith.

Patrick you brought the Good News
to our ancestors and taught them to share it
– pray for us.