July 7, 2010

(for a quick sentence about the quote...click on the quote. thanks to Chris Weber, youth minister and tech maniac)



Mike's "meanderings"  

I look confused, but the little fella knows the answer!

 July 7, 2010

+ Had a wonderful June.  Went to Notre Dame twice and spent a quick day with the ever-creative Stan Cordero and some wonderful people in Santa Rosa California.  I am also getting some need quality time at home.
+July 1, 2010 was my 7th anniversary as a full-time speaker.  I am thankful to God for this blessing and privilege in my life.  

+ I am spending some time in the later part of this summer working on revising some publicity and communiation efforts (Facebook, Twitter, the webpage and more)...be patient and keep checking back...

 

 

CALENDAR

  Photo by Houma permanent diaconate candidate, J. Brunet (Houma, Feb, 2008)
see "calendar " button (above) for full calendar

 

JUNE 2010
 
June 13
Youth Leadership Day (Santa Rosa CA)
June 24-25
Notre Dame Vision
JULY 2010
 
July 1-2
Notre Dame Vision
July 15-16
Notre Dame Vision
July 22-23
Notre Dame Vision
July 27-30
Institute for New Youth Ministers (Chicago IL)

 

 


 

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 1984.  I began speaking at parishes and rallies in 1990.  Since 2003, I have been speaking full-time around the country to young people and adults on issues of Catholic faith, positive attitudeusing your gifts and living life fully.  (See more -- bio, services and reviews)

                                                                             


Store news
Some new products this season:
+ A 1-hour DVD for parents and youth leaders on how to help teens grow in faith
+ A 3 CD set of a parish mission called "Reality Living"
+ Rosary wrist bracelets

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A FINAL THOUGHT
Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly,
Leave the rest to God.
--Anonymous
  

Peace,
Not pretty, but loud
Mike