♦June 30, 2009♦
(thanks to Chris Weber, youth minister and tech maniac)
Mike's "meanderings"
►I have not disappeared! I just enjoyed a week of vacation and a week of retreat in June and I kinda discovered I like not having to be tied to my computer. I will try to be more faithful to a healthier place of posting regularly here in the month of July.
►July 1 begins my 7th year as a full-time "faith horticulturist". I am still humbled and grateful.
CALENDAR
see "calendar " button (above) for full calendar
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JUNE 2009
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June 14-17
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LIFE Teen Conference (Arizona)
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June 18-19
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Notre Dame Vision (South Bend IN)
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June 25-26
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Notre Dame Vision (South Bend IN)
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June 27
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Youth Leadership Conference (Joliet IL)
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JULY 2009
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July 2-3
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Workshop (Teresian Sisters, Covington, LA)
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July 9-10
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Notre Dame Vision (South Bend IN)
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July 13
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Sports and Spirituality (San Diego CA)
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July 16-17
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Notre Dame Vision (South Bend IN)
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July 28-30
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Institute for New Youth Ministers (Chicago IL)
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July 31-
Aug 2
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Diocesan Youth Rally (Gary IN)
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AUGUST 2009
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Aug 3-4
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St. Mary’s Press Educator’s Summit (Winona MN)
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Aug 6
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Diocesan Teacher In-service (Evansville IN)
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Aug 7-9
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Evangelization Team Training (Charleston SC)
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Aug 11
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Faculty In-service (St. Michael ,Crowley LA)
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Aug 15
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Youth Rally (Kelly,Kansas)
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Aug 20
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Faculty In-service (Chardon OH)
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WHO IS MIKE PATIN?
Glad you asked.
I live in Lafayette LA. I am a husband, and a dad (one daughter). I spent 6 years as a high school teacher and coach, and have worked in youth ministry since 1990. Since 2003, I have been speaking around the country to young people and adults on issues of Catholic faith, positive attitude, using your gifts and living life fully. (See more -- bio, services and reviews)
►Store highlights
I am very happy to share with you this one hour DVD filmed at Notre Dame Vision. The videographer did a great job producing a quality product. I'm proud of how it came out.
The DVD is a compilation of live shots, humor, and interviews, covering:
•living life (joy) fully
•using your gifts and making a difference
•feeling God's presence within us.
BOOK---
A STANDING INVITATION is a book I've compiled; it has hints, methods, and reflections on prayer. I have been promising myself that I'd write a book since I started working for myself. I finally got it done.
I think the book is a good gift for teens (confirmation, retreat gift or follow-up) as well as for others who get "stuck" or distracted in prayer. It's 105 pages and pocket/purse size (4 x 6 inches). Cost is $12 (includes shipping). I think it would make a great gift for Confirmation students or graduating seniors. I think it would be a great "pick-me-up" for anyone---adults or teens! You can print an order form in the store section.
►Guestbook. Dropped by the website? Attended an event where I spoke? Drop me a line in the guestbook section.
►Latest Blog update. Some thoughts about recent speaking trips as well as other reflections are posted. (see the upper right hand corner of this page)
►Links updated too!!!
♦Odds and ends♦
► Grins
(So you've discovered me, I see?
Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis)
♦A prayer, a wish, a reminder ♦
May you see Christ in others,
Be Christ to others,
That we may dwell in him, and he in us.
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Peace,
Mike