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FROM THE PASTOR Next Saturday, January 27th, Cardinal O'Malley will celebrate the ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE of seven men who will serve the Church in Boston, as Deacons. Hopefully, they will be ordained to the Priesthood in the spring of this year after they have completed their theological studies and seminary formation. The Ordination of these men will take place at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston and will begin at 10:00 AM. We congratulate these men and pray for their continued happiness as they humbly receive from the hands of the Archbishop what is one of the greatest gifts they will ever know. As we approach this moment of grace for this local Church, it might be appropriate to reflect upon how a vocation happens. If God called men to the Priesthood by reaching down and tapping them on the shoulders, we would not be lacking priests. But the "call" to Priesthood is much more subtle and responding to that call requires a great deal of encouragement from a variety of persons and places. Vocations are rarely the results of visions, dramatic miracles or near death experiences. Instead, the call comes to most men like a whisper that grows quietly and gradually until it reaches a crescendo at Ordination. Like small seeds which receive the sunlight and necessary water in order to emerge as mature plants, a vocation to the Priesthood must be nurtured. Encouraging vocations to the Priesthood is an important part of every Catholic's vocation. Our challenge as a parish is to become the water and sunlight that helps vocations to grow. We need to support and encourage those sensing a call to the Priesthood, through our prayers, words, and by being true to our own vocations. If we help to prepare the way, there will be many more men willing to give themselves to the ministry of the priesthood within His Church. I have had the privilege of being a Priest for close to twenty-eight years and I have thanked God every day for this sublime gift. I know that this is definitely a gift from God because no man is worthy of such an awesome life. Only a gracious God would offer this opportunity to enter into the lives of others and to be able to be "another Christ" to God's holy people. The challenges of daily life that the priest faces often mirror many of the challenges that face those whom he serves. We who are priests are constantly encouraged by the many companions that we meet along the way and we are relentlessly reminded of God's greatness as we see His presence reflected in those whom we serve. Let us pray that the Lord of the Harvest will raise up from our community more men who will generously respond to His call to serve as priests. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 1/21 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Meghan Tierney, Ken & Doris Ferguson, Maurice Twomey, Mary Porter, Cecilia Connelly
PLEASE PRAY FOR Fr. Frank Manning, Fran Quaranto, Gary Soares, Francis Burke, Patrick Burke, Philip Allen, Felicia Quesada, Charlene Lombardi, Patricia Finnegan, Rita Marso, Harold Davis, Lucille Belmore, Ralph Vaccari, Leonard White, Harold Kashala, Robert Goldkamp, Ed Saunders, Jr., Richard Guerin, Kay I. Zinna, Maryann Webster, Helen MacDonald, Julie Branton, Catherine MacLellan, Jim Campbell, Wilma Verge, Ricky Webster, Eleonore Santospago, Eileen Dennis, Jordan Pascucci, Elaine Ruda, Ulysse Richard, Dave Markow, Lucy Grupposo, Marie Smith, Joel Dennis, Nancy Brodeur, Erin McKay, Thomas Kean, Diane Doyle, Amanda Clift, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Muriel Cosentino, James Phillips, James Atherton, Barbara DiVaio, Barbara Waite, Gregory S. Giallonardo, Angela Marie Cobb, Celia Pasquarosa, Mike Fitzgerald and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of January 21 will burn in prayer for Mario Passarelli and Lynn Wilson. If you would like a LAMP in our Church or Adoration Chapel burning for one week, in memory of a loved one or for a special intention, please call the rectory (508) 653-1093. PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $14,000.00 $11,540.25 $2,459.75 Stewardship "Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared…" (Nehemiah 8:10) These instructions from Ezra remind us that God has never forbidden us from enjoying the good things in life. However, He always expects us to share our blessings with those who are in need. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially St. Vincent De Paul Thank you for your continuing assistance, particularly during the holiday season. Special thanks to Joan Murphy and the members of the Respect Life Ministry for another successful Jesse Tree Project; they brought joy to many people by their hard work. Pine Street Inn Ministry The Pine Street Inn Ministry is looking for volunteers to serve the evening meal on Saturday, February 3rd and Saturday, March 3rd. Please call Ann Regan at 508-650-1902 if you are interested. St. Linus' Christian Book Group We will meet again on Thursday, February 1 at 7 pm in the Norton Center. The discussion for the evening will concern the book, The Fifth Mountain by Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist. The Fifth Mountain retells the story of Elijah. For more information or to join in contact Karen Mallozzi at 508-651-9788 or Kmallozzi@aol.com. Religious Education Welcome Back! Classes resume today for pre-school through grade 4 and on Wednesday for grades 5 through 8. The Montrose School move created some logistical challenges for us, but we appear all set to begin the second half of the school year. Thanks for your perseverance. Needed: High School Teachers Our High School Religious Education Program is conducted on Sunday evenings following the 5:30 Mass. Each unit (or mini-course) consists of 6 one hour classes. We could use teachers for the session running March 4 - April 1. If you're willing to consider teaching please contact Father Rafferty or Lisa Correia in the Religious Education Office, (508) 907-6220. First Penance The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be administered Saturday, January 27 to our second graders who will receive First Communion in May. We are grateful to their parents and catechists for all they have done to prepare them. Let us remember them in our prayers. Next Sunday Morning
Adult Altar Servers Needed The primary role of an Altar Server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass, and to model liturgical prayer with grace and reverence. We are in need of Adult Altar Servers to serve daily Mass. There is an increased need as Lent approaches with two daily Masses being offered each morning. Please prayerfully consider participating in this rewarding ministry as your Lenten offering this year. Complete training will be provided; no experience necessary. Please call the Rectory at 508-653-1093 if you are willing to serve in this capacity. Dominican Laity Chapter of St. Martin de Porres On Sunday, January 28th, the St. Martin de Porres Chapter of the Fraternity of St. Dominic will convene its meeting at 1:00PM in the Lower Church Hall of St. Patrick Church, Natick. Our featured talk will be a summary of Pope Pius XII's encyclical letter: Mystici Corporis Christi , (on the Mystical Body of Christ and our union in it with Christ) 1943. Our meeting will conclude with prayer in the Lower Chapel. If you would like to join us and have a question or two, please call Peg Branagan at 508-653-2347. CAP Training
IF you HAVE NOT attended you must attend a session. The next session is scheduled for Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m. in the lower church hall. You must call to register with Deacon James Crump at the rectory at 508-653-1093 x35. Adoration Ministry The Adoration Ministry Meeting for all hourly coordinators will be held Tuesday, January 23 at 7:30 pm in the Joseph Center. All adorers and interested parishioners are also invited. Call Ann Reilly at 508-655-8516 if you have any questions. Catholic Schools Open Houses St. Bridget School, 832 Worcester Road, Framingham, January 30, 2007, 9:00-10:00 am. Accepting applications for K1 (4 year olds) through Grade 6. For more information call 508-875-0181 x229. St. Tarcisius School, 560 Waverly Street, Framingham, Open House and Science Fair, Tuesday, January 30, 6:30 p.m. Early childhood program (age 3&4), Kindergarten through Grade 7. For additional information please call 508-872-8188. W.I.N.G.S. Bible Study Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:30am Join us as our guest speaker discusses the Parable of the Lost Sheep. God's love is a love that searches us out, a love that saves. Come as we explore this in God, who is rich in mercy.
Prayer for Vocations Father, we pray that more young people will be generous in responding to your invitation to be priests, brothers and sisters. Teach them to follow in Jesus' footprints by bringing the light of the Holy Spirit to all people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Cor Unum Help Needed The Cor Unum Food Center in Lawrence, MA, needs volunteers to help in serving the evening meal. We are hoping to have a group from Saint Patrick Parish volunteer their services once a month to assist them in this effort. An information meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 24th, at 8 pm in the Lower Church Hall for those who would like to obtain additional information. Safety for All In an effort to make sure our building is a secure place for all during the celebration of Mass, parents please accompany your children when they need to use the rest room. In this way we will all be assured that our youngsters are safe at all times. |
