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FROM THE PASTOR
I am delighted to announce that His Eminence, Cardinal O’Malley
has assigned the REVEREND HAL N. OBAYASHI as
a Temporary Parochial Vicar at St. Patrick’s Parish. The Archbishop
is aware of the many pastoral needs present in a parish of our
size and he has graciously assigned both Fr. David Goodrow and
Fr. Obayashi to assist me in my pastoral ministry here at St.
Patrick’s. Aware of the many needs within other parishes of
the Archdiocese, we are grateful to Cardinal Sean for lending
me these wonderful priests for however long our parish might
be blessed by their priestly service. Fr. Obayashi was ordained
a priest for service for the Church of Boston in 2002. I am
certain that you will welcome Fr. Obayashi and make him feel
at home within our community. The effective date of this action
is March 1st. Another way in which to enrich your spiritual life and deepen your appreciation for the mercy of Christ is to frequent the SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION. This year, in every parish of the Archdiocese of Boston, a priest will be available on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM in order that we might experience God’s forgiveness through the confession of and absolution from our sins. There is more information elsewhere in the bulletin about this new initiative called the LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU. I want to encourage all parishioners to receive this wonderful Sacrament and to remind you that in addition to Wednesday evenings during Lent, Confessions are heard at St. Patrick’s every Friday evening from 6:30-7:30 PM. Saturdays from 3:00-4:00 and 7:30-8:00 PM, and Mondays after the 8:00 AM Mass. Finally,
I want to invite all parishioners to join us each Friday
evening at 7:30 PM during Lent for the STATIONS
OF THE CROSS and BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRMENT.
This traditional devotion allows all of us to enter more deeply
into the sacrificial love that Jesus displayed for us when He
freely underwent His passion to free us from our sins. Mass Intentions This Week
PLEASE PRAY FOR Philip Allen, James Atherton, Lorraine Ballard, Bridie Bell, Lucille Belmore, Joanne Bolles, Mary Brewer, Nancy Brodeur, Theresa Brown, Patrick Burke, Lorraine Cadman, Abigail Columbo, Muriel Cosentino, Deacon James Crump, Eileen Dennis, Joel Dennis, Barbara DiVaio, Francis Dunderdale, Patricia Finnegan, Jean Foley, Florine Gagnon, Sandra Green, Thomas Keane, Jim Lawrence-Archer, Francis Livingstone, Charlene Lombardi, Helen MacDonald, Catherine MacLellan, Dave Markow, Stuart McIntosh, Simon Mosgofian, Scott Munger, Marie Murphy, James Nyhen, Daniel O’Callaghan, Jordan Pascucci, Fran Quaranto, Felicia Quesada, Jean Quigley, Elaine Ruda, Marie Smith, Mary Soares, Dennis P. Sullivan, Wilma Verge, Barbara Waite, Maryann Webster, Ricky Webster, Kathryn Williams, and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of February 21 will burn in prayer for George L. Hanna, Peggy Guest, The Pedini & Giorgi Family, Carmella Shea. 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
February 14, 2010
Stewardship 1st Sunday of Lent “I have now brought you the first
fruits of the products of the soil which you, O Lord, have given
to me.” - Deuteronomy 26:10 Electronic Offertory In an effort to make it more convenient for parishioners to financially support Saint Patrick Parish, we now offer you the ability to make your offertory contributions electronically. Rather than placing cash or checks in the collection basket each week, you now have the option to simply have a predetermined monthly amount withdrawn from your checking or savings account that will be automatically deposited into the Parish Offertory. Transactions will be made on the 15th of each month. If you are interested in signing up for electronic offertory payments, or if you would like additional information, please contact Jean Lorrey in the Parish Office at 508-653-1093. Thank you. 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 next Saturday, February 27 at 4:00 p.m. Mass. All are welcome.
Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Harold L. Barbieri, Jr. & Wilbur Picard May they and all of our faithful departed rest in peace. Saint
Patrick Parish Daily
Mass Schedule Parish
Lenten Mission Holy Triduum
Holy Thursday The Light is On For You Please Come to the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent – The Church encourages all Catholics to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation each Lent. In addition to our normal Saturday afternoon confession time, St. Patrick Parish and all the Catholic parishes and chapels of the Archdiocese will be open on Lenten Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. Please take advantage of this opportunity to make a good Lenten confession. Please also reach out to the Catholics you know that have been away from the regular practice of our faith and invite them to seize this chance to begin again. The Archdiocese’s website for this initiative has great material to help everyone prepare to make a good confession: www.TheLightIsOnForYou.org Welcome It is a joy for us to welcome new members to our parish! If you worship with us regularly, but are not fully registered, use this form to request registration information. Drop it in the basket or mail it to us. We look forward to your active participation in our faith community. Name:__________________________________________ Mailing Address:_________________________________________
The following persons were recently incorporated into the Body of Christ, the Church: Nicholas
Anthony Ambrose With God’s grace and the support of their parents and godparents, may these newly baptized become mature believers, reaching to the very height of Christ’s full stature (Eph. 4:13). Jesse Manibusan in Concert St.
Zepherin Parish in Wayland Jesse Manibusan, a singer, songwriter, guitarist and teller of humorous tales, is a charismatic performer with an extensive repertoire. Jesse shares from his heart the love of Christ and the call to live out our baptism in every aspect of life. He puts the challenges of “You’re Catholic, so what?” to every age group. As
this is a fundraiser, tickets are $5 per person or $15 for a family.
Confirmation The sacrament of Confirmation will be administered at St. Patrick’s Parish on May 15 at 11:00am by Bishop Edyvean. Any 10th grade Catholic high school student who would like to be Confirmed at St. Patrick’s or has any questions about our requirements should contact the Religious Education Office at (508) 907-6220 or stpatreled@comcast.net by March 1. Youth
Group News Next meeting is Sunday February 28th. Mark your calendars for the next Cor Unum date is March 27th. All members of the parish are invited!!! St. Joseph Elementary School Applications
are currently being accepted for St. Joseph Elementary School
in Needham’s Full-Day Kindergarten Program. The
school offers a top-notch academic program, specialty classes
in art, music, library, gym and state of the art technology, specifically
designed for young students. The K-Program is housed in a newly
renovated Kindergarten Facility next to the main school. Prayer for Lent Good
and loving God, 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 oungsters are safe at all times. |
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