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| FROM THE PASTOR Today, February 11th is WORLD DAY OF THE SICK and we will be celebrating the ANOINTING OF THE SICK after the 11:30 AM Mass. In the Letter of St. James, the question is asked: ”Is there anyone sick among you?” The response suggests that the sick should call for the priests of the Church who are to pray over them and anoint the sick with oil in the name of the Lord. This wonderful sacrament is not the “Last Rites” of the Church but rather a powerful instrument of God’s healing presence. If someone is seriously ill, about to undergo an operation, or is advanced in years, we strongly urge them to receive this sacrament. We offer a prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord for the gift of our brothers and sisters who are ill because they, in union with Christ, help provide by their sufferings for the needs of the Church and the world. I invite all to bear witness to God’s loving concern for the sick by joining us to celebrate this wonderful sacrament. I would also like to invite all parishioners to join us on this Monday evening, February 12th, for our MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER. We will be celebrating an early Valentine’s Day as we gather to thank God for the gift of Marriage. I invite all married couples to join us for a SPECIAL MASS OF THANKSGIVING AT 7:30 PM in the Church as we renew the promises that you made to each other on the day of your wedding. Your faithful witness to your marriage vows allows all of us to experience the presence of God as we see how you love each other. By your love, you make present God in our world for He is love. The stability that you provide for your families by your generous love for each other enriches all of society and we give thanks to God for the wonderful vocation that He has bestowed upon you and for your faithful response. May God bless you with happiness and may your love for each other bring you great joy and peace. By now, many of you have received the new OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
and I trust that you will find them more “user-friendly.” We instituted
this change at the recommendation of the Parish Finance Council
and after consultation with the Parish Pastoral Council. All agree
that the new version will be much easier to use and hopefully
will increase the number of people who will use them. On behalf
of the entire parish, I want to thank all of you for your faithful
and generous support. Your contributions go a long way towards
making our parish such a vital entity. May God reward you for
all that you do because I know that we never could.
Mass Intentions This Week
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 February 11 will burn in prayer for Mary Blessed Mother, Luisa Valenti and Pauline Manning. 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
Stewardship Happy those who do not follow the counsel of the wicked, nor go the way of sinners, nor sit in company with scoffers. Rather, the law of the LORD is their joy; God's law they study day and night. (Psalms 1:1-2) The words of the Psalmist echo the theme of all of today’s readings.
“Happy are they who hope in the Lord.” As good stewards, firmly
grounded in that hope, may we bear fruit in due season – assisting
the poor, feeding the hungry, and consoling the sorrowful whenever
we have the chance. St. Vincent de Paul Weekly Food Collection Parishioners are reminded of the ongoing food collection
for the needy members of our community. Donations of non-perishable
food products and non-food items may be left at the left side
of the church vestibule at any service. Items are then distributed
to various food pantries. Some especially needed items at this
time are: canned stews, cereal, coffee, 100% fruit drinks, tomato
products, toothpaste and shampoo. Steubenville East Ryan Barba, a parishioner of St. Patrick's, is organizing a youth group from our parish to attend a fun, energizing Catholic Conference called "Steubenville East" this upcoming summer (July 20-22) at the La Salette Shrine in Attleboro, MA. All parish high school youth are encouraged to attend an informational meeting Tuesday, February 13th at 7PM in the Joseph Center. Adult Confirmation St. Patrick Parish will be offering a program for Catholic adults who have received the Sacrament of Eucharist but who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Bishop will be conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation for adults on April 25th. For further information please contact Jean Lorrey at the rectory 508-653-1093 or Jean Ryan 781-455-8393. W.I.N.G.S. Bible Study “Be on your guard against all kinds of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15. Join us as our guest speaker Kempis Circle Please come and join the Kempis Circle, a Catholic
prayer group for women of all ages. The group meets on the first
Saturday of the month, eight times a year (September-May). We
start with Mass at 10 a.m. followed by a spiritual discussion
led by a priest. After lunch a second discussion continues ending
at 2:30 p.m. All meetings are held at Mt. St. Vincent (Sisters
of Charity) in Wellesley. For further information please call
Marie at 781-237-2185.
World Day of the Sick The International World Day of the Sick is observed this year Today, Sunday, February 11th, the annual Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Sacrament of the Sick will be given to those who are elderly or seriously ill following the 11:30 Mass. The Anointing of the Sick is intended for the faithful who are in danger of death from sickness or old age. It is fitting to receive this sacrament just prior to a serious operation or for the elderly whose frailty has become more pronounced. It is our hope to offer this Sacrament on a monthly basis following one of the Sunday Masses.
World Marriage Day 2007 Saint Patrick Parish invites you all to join us for our monthly
Evening of Prayer on Monday, February
12th, at 7:30 PM in honor of World Marriage Day.
Mass will be celebrated upstairs in the Church, and all the married
couples present will have the opportunity to renew their
wedding vows. A reception will be held downstairs after
Mass. Please join us as we congratulate all the married couples
in our parish and pray for God’s continued blessings upon them.
Monthly Memorial Mass Each month Saint Patrick Parish celebrates a special Memorial Mass in memory of those who died the previous month. We remember in a special way our loved ones whose funerals were celebrated in our parish as well as those who were buried in Saint Patrick Cemetery. The next Monthly Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Creator God, life is your gift. Through baptism you invite us to share in service to others. Give us the courage and generosity to respond to your call. Bless those who serve you as priests, religious, deacons and lay ministers. Open the minds and hearts of men and women to accept your challenge to build the kingdom. Amen Kids Game Night Open to all children of parishioners of St. Patrick
Parish! Kids in grades 1-12 are invited to share in an evening of board
games, pool, ping-pong, karaoke and much more! To make this evening a success, we will need approximately
60 volunteers. All volunteers will need to have a CORI check completed.
There will be people in the vestibule of the church after all
Masses next weekend, Feb. 17-18 to answer any questions you may
have or you may call Montrose School Montrose School is hosting Tuesday Mornings at Montrose on February 13, February 27, March 6 and March 20 from 7:15 to 8 am at 29 North Street, Medfied, MA. Tour our new campus and learn about our programs. Montrose is an independent, college preparatory school for girls in Grades 6-12. For more information, contact the school at 508-359-2423 or visit www.MontroseSchool.org. Retrouvaille….a Lifeline Are you experiencing stress or difficulties in your marriage? Are you contemplating separation and divorce? Have you heard about Retrouvaille? It’s a program designed to help heal and renew troubled marriages. The next Retrouvaille weekend will be held March 23-25, 2007. If you would like to participate in a program that offers you a chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse and a loving relationship in your marriage, call 1-800-470-2230 or visit the Retrouvaille website at www.retrouvaille.org. All inquiries are confidential. 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. |
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