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FROM THE PASTOR There will be SECOND COLLECTION taken up at all of the Masses this weekend to assist the LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR in their mission of charity. Please be as generous as possible. There will be SECOND COLLECTION taken up at all of the Masses this weekend to assist the LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR in their mission of charity. Please be as generous as possible. The first phase toward reconfiguration of the Archdiocese has ended. Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., extends his gratitude for all the time, effort, and emotion expended in this initial phase. As you know, Archbishop Sean directed that every cluster of parishes gather with representatives from each parish to assist him in determining the best use of our resources and personnel for the future mission of the Archdiocese of Boston. Each cluster was asked to recommend to the Archbishop which parish, and also which two or more parishes, could close if he felt it was necessary. This was an invitation and opportunity for the faithful of the Archdiocese to participate actively in a very difficult task. At this time, it is important to remember these are recommendations, not final decisions. No one found the process easy, but our cluster accepted the call of the Archbishop to help our Church. The committee members deserve our respect and appreciation for the work they did. Our cluster recommendations are the following: The position of the group is that no parish in Natick should close; however, the answer to the Archbishop's questions are the following:
The consultation process now continues. First our recommendations are sent to the Vicar, who forwards our recommendations along with his own recommendations to the Regional Bishop. The Bishop forwards all that material and his recommendations to the Central Committee. After reviewing all that material of our cluster and others, the committee will offer a recommendation to Archbishop Sean. After hearing from the Presbyteral Council, the Archbishop will announce his decisions. The whole process should take about two months. Please continue to pray that the Holy Spirit will guide us through his process and beyond. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 3/7 5:30 PM Family Healing Mass
PLEASE PRAY FOR Laura Tomlin, Flo Parrinello, Gerry Bellofatto, John Daley, Marie Smith, John Healey, Joel Dennis, Greg Giallonardo, Nancy Brodeur, Kathleen Tokarski, Erin McKay, Tony Amendolla, Anne Casperson, Thoma Kean, Chuck Plaistek, Joseph Lombardi, Louis Maffiola, Jane O'Keefe, Diane Doyle, Amanda Clift, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Muriel Cosentino, Denise Perreault, Rose Kilmer, Amy Flickenger, Paul Cropper, James Philips, Jean Orme, Nadia DeMasi, Elvira Portyrala, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish, as well as all the faithful departed SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of March 7 will burn in prayer for Gerard A. Halpin, Jr., Harold J. Bouret, Mary & Joseph O'Brien, Antonio Armata, Reginald Rose, David Sullivan and Carmela & Nicola DeRosa. 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 $15,000.00 $13,363.00 $1,637.00 STEWARDSHIP Today's first reading describes the offering of first fruits the people of Israel were to present to the Lord in thanksgiving for their deliverance from Egypt and the gift of the promised land. Is my offering at today's Mass an appropriate response to the many blessings the Lord has given me? parish Lenten retreat The Saint Patrick Parish Spiritual Development Commission is sponsoring this year's Parish Lenten Retreat. This four-night retreat begins on Sunday 3/28, concluding on Wednesday, 3/31. The service each evening will begin at 7:30 p.m.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION You are invited If you are in the 7th grade or higher including post-confirmation Volunteers
Urgent Need! Due to some changes in the availability of our volunteers we are currently looking to fill the following:
New! Young Catholic Women's discussion group Mondays 7-8pm in the youth room. All young women in grade 10 and older come learn and live your Catholicism beyond Religious Education. Come let your own holiness flourish in everyday events. For info call Elizabeth Mahoney 508-655-0049. students, you are invited to join the youth group every Sunday evening after the 5:30 Mass to plan, to pray, and to play together. Meetings are held in the youth room downstairs in the Montrose School. Please call Jon Marshall 508-942-6887 for more information. Opportunity abounds! 10th grade students looking for Community Service hours please contact Ms. Melnyk at the Office of Religious Education for details. For part of the summer or for weekly commitments, there are a variety of possibilities!
Monthly Youth Mass The Monthly Youth Mass will take place Sunday March 14th 7:00pm in the Upper Church. Featuring the music of Christian rock band, Cornerstone Ministries. We are always looking for teens interested in participating in many ways, please contact Melissa Checchi, St. Vincent de Paul Society Student Grant Opportunity Once again the St. Vincent de Paul Society in the Archdiocese will award tuition assistance to needy students (Grades 1 - 8) to enable them to receive a parochial school education. The grant amount is $1,000 per student, based solely on need. The procedure to be followed requires that each parish conference contact the school administration to get names of students who appear to need financial assistance. Following that, members of our conference will visit each family and leave an application. The completed application must be returned to our conference, at the Rectory, no later than Monday, March 15, 2004. The deadline for all applications to be received by the Boston office is April 1, 2004. We will contact the following schools: St. Bridget, Framingham
If you have a Student at any other parochial grammar school or have a question, please call the rectory 508-653-1093 and leave your name and telephone number. Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 3/11, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008. Mark your Calanders The next Evening of Prayer will be held on Monday, March 8th, at 7:30pm in the Church. Please join us as we pray together in the presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and reflect upon our roles and responsibilities in serving Him. Your prayerful presence would be most appreciated, and please invite your family and friends. Refreshments will be served following the service. marian ministry
The Marian Ministry invites you to join us on Monday, March 13th, at 7:30pm in the Lower Church, as we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, and Mary's Way of the Cross. All are welcome
Blood Drive St. Patirick's Church will host its
Joanne Rosato has assumed the role of blood drive coordinator and she is in need of help the day of the drive. Please consider donating your time as a volunteer. Contact Joanne at 508-651-3762.
READY TO ESCAPE TO AN ISLAND OF FUN???
ST. PATRICK'S SUMMER BIBLE CAMP
For ages 5 and up… GET READY FOR A TROPICAL ADVENTURE THAT YOU WON'T FORGET! More Information To Come!
******ISLAND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! *******
SEAMLESS GARMENT REFLECTION
"When so many people are hungry, when so many families suffer from destitution, every armaments race becomes an intolerable scandal. We are conscious of our duty to denounce it."
OPERATION RICE BOWL All three Scripture readings today emphasize hope. Hope constitutes the major driving force of life. There are millions of people around the world who have difficulty accessing the basic needs of life: food, water, clothing, shelter, education and employment. They hope for a better life for themselves and their children. Operation Rice Bowl provides hope and opportunities for those in difficult situations. This week: Fast from negative thinking and hopelessness. Pray for people from Burundi who are working to provide a better life for themselves and their families. PEACE & JUSTICE MINISTRY Peace & Justice will meet on Thursday, March 11, in the Lower Church hall @ 7p.m. The topic for discussion will be the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) which Congress expects to vote on in the month of March. There will be a 30-minute video on the World Trade Organization entitled "WTO: In Whose Hands?"
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