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Reception of Holy Communion The words of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem teach us the sacred posture and disposition for receiving Holy Communion. They were first written about 350-400 A.D. They remain today the hallmark standard for reception of Holy Communion in the hand. "In approaching, therefore, do not come up with your wrists apart or with your fingers spread, but make of your left hand a throne for the right, since you are about to receive into it a King. And having hallowed your palm, receive the Body of Christ, saying over it Amen. ...Careful lest you lose anything of it... Tell me: if someone gave you some grains of gold, would you not hold them with all carefulness, lest you might lose something of them and thereby suffer a loss? Will you not, therefore, be much more careful in keeping watch over what is more precious than gold and gems, so that not a particle of it may escape you?" (Mystagogic) Saint Augustine also speaks to the sacred privilege and responsibility we have in acknowledging this Sacred Communion in Jesus Christ, Whom we receive. His words remind us that the Eucharist is not something, but a dynamic relationship with Some-One. The One through Whom all things came into being. It is the Christ event that creates the community. If you are the body and members of Christ, then it is your sacrament that is placed on the table of the Lord; it is your sacrament that you receive. To that which you are you respond "Amen" ("yes, it is true!") and by responding to it you assent to it. For you hear the words, "the Body of Christ" and respond "Amen." Be then a member of the Body of Christ that your Amen may be true.235(St. Augustine) In the reception of Holy Communion the words of St. Paul take on profound meaning: "Yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me." (Gal.2: 20) At the moment of Holy Communion a sacred silence, an awe, and reverence should imbue the community. This is no ordinary meal, no mere social gathering, and not business as usual; rather we touch the Divine, and are caught up in the Author of life and love, becoming members of His Mystical Body. When the Incarnation was revealed to Zechariah, he was struck with silence, unable to speak. (Luke 1:20). This sacred silence has traditionally marked the sanctuary space of our churches and our souls. This Lent gives us the opportunity to renew this silent posture in the sanctuary of the church. If you are a New Parishioner, please introduce yourself to the priest after Mass or at the Rectory. We want to know you and serve you. We welcome and invite you to become active members of our St. Patrick Parish Community Mass Intentions This Week
Sun. 3/9 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Edna
Lambert, Eugene Avilez and all the victims of the R.I. nightclub fire PLEASE PRAY FOR Jean Orme, John Baker, Mary Cox, Richard & Sonia Guerin, Nadia DeMasi, Elvira Portyrala, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish, as well as all the faithful departed, especially Lois Delahanty. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of March 9 will burn in prayer for Virginia DeLorey, Agostina & Enrico Zonghi & family, the Brochu Family, Grace Tiberio, Paul Gurney, Alex Fouad, and Tom Sullivan & family. 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. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God:"This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." --Mk 1:14-15 Readings for the Week of March 9, 2003
Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 Next Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 We are now accepting registration for Baptismfor the month of April. The Sacrament of Baptism for the month of April will be on April 13th. Please call Deacon Jim Crump at the rectory at (508) 653-1093 to register for Baptism Preparation which will take place on Sunday, April 6th. Lenten Regulations ABSTINENCE from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all the other Fridays of Lent. FASTING is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $18,000.00 $13,474.35 $4,525.65 In order to reach our budgeted expenses, we are asking each parishioner to increase their weekly contribution by a minimum of $3.00. Thank you for your generous response. Envelope users $9,871.25 353 envelopes were used for an average donation $27.96
PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $18,000.00 $13,423.10 $4,576.90 In order to reach our budgeted expenses, we are asking each parishioner to increase their weekly contribution by a minimum of $3.00. Thank you for your generous response. Envelope users $9,445.00 353 envelopes were used for an average donation $26.53 BOOKS FOR SALE Additional copies of Father Groeschel's book, "From Scandal to Hope," are available in the Parish Office for $10 each. Please contact Jean at (508) 653-1093 if interested in obtaining a copy. STEWARDSHIP Today’s first reading is a powerful reminder that time is a gift of God for which we must be accountable. Six days to work, says the Scripture, and a seventh for the Lord. What share of my time do I devote to the Lord? PRAYER and FASTING REFLECTION "...each one may offer up to God in the joy of the Holy Spirit something over and above the measure appointed him: that is, let him deny his body in food, in drink, in sleep, in superfluous talking and mirth, and withal long for the holy feast of Easter with the joy of holy desire (Rule ch. 49)." "Each one has his own proper gift from God: one this, one that." St. Benedict
ORATORY OF DIVINE LOVE Thanks to all who have expressed interest in the Oratories of Divine Love introduced by Father Groeschel. Please note that an informational meeting on these prayer groups will be scheduled later this month for anyone interested in forming an oratory. Information on the meeting will appear in the bulletin. In the meantime, details continue to be added to the website as they become available: www.oratorydl.com If you have any questions, please call Jean in the Parish Office at (508) 653-1093.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MARCH CLASS SCHEDULE March 9 3-6, 8-10
UPCOMING EVENTS March 9 Grade 10 Confirmation Commitment Ceremony at the 5:30 Mass March 10 May Crowning Committee Meeting at 7:00PM in the Lower Church. March 11 Lead Teacher/Coord. Meeting @ 7:30 in RED Office March 18 Religious Education Curriculum Review Committee meets at 7:00PM in the Religious Ed office LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICES (Note: these dates are revised from last week’s bulletin) Grades 2 - 3 on March 26 from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Church Grades 4 - 5 on March 19 from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Church Grades 6 - 8 on March 25 from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Church Grades 9 - 10 will attend the Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service on April 8th. We would like to thank Lorraine Horgan for kicking off our Parent Seminar Series with such a thoughtful and informative session on "Teaching Children Respect". All who attended (nearly 50 parents!) walked away with concrete strategies to help children learn to be respectful. As one participant said, "I'm thinking differently about the importance of parents' role in setting ground rules for respect and the "maintenance" of it in child development." Thank you Lorraine for sharing your wisdom. "Protecting God's Children", our next Parent Seminar, is scheduled for Sunday, April 27th. The session is designed to help parents teach their children basic skills that will help keep them safe from dangerous or sexually abusive situations. MAY CROWNING Planning for St. Patrick's May Crowning is underway. We are looking for individuals interested in designing and coordinating this most blessed event to join the May Crowning Planning Committee. Our first meeting is Monday, March 10th at 7:00 PM in the Lower Church. If you would like to find out more about this event or would like to join the committee, please contact Sharon Cowles (508) 655-5139 scowlie@aol.com or Grace Kelemanik (508) 651-9065 Gracekelemanik@brahmacom.com. FELLOWSHIP of YOUNG ADULTS Bible Study, Thurs. 3/13, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center, we're studying Matthew. Contact Jonathan, jms2586@yahoo.com, (508) 655-2410. Pool Night, Sat. 3/15, 7:00pm. Come shoot some pool with us at Mr.Billiards, Rt9, Framingham. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, (508) 845-5008. PRAYING for PEACE, RELIEVING the SUFFERING Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:41 The last two decades in Iraq's history have brought war and international sanctions, all of which have caused extreme hardship to the people of Iraq. Our Parish is responding to an urgent appeal from the American Friends Service Committee, to collect family-size kits of critically needed health items for the people of Iraq. Since last June, AFSC in cooperation with other aid agencies, has delivered three 40-ft. containers filled with health kits, school kits and blankets. On the weekends of March 9 and March 16, the Peace & Justice Ministry will collect health items in the vestibule of the church. Please make up a complete kit (in a plastic bag) or bring as many of the following items that you choose. 4 bars soap If possible, donors are encouraged to include a $5.00 gift to help pay for shipping costs. Continue to pray for peace in the world.
MARIAN MINISTRY "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for God has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me and holy is God's name." - Luke 1:46-49 The Marian Ministry invites you to join us as we pray the mysteries of the Rosary on Monday, March 17th at 7:30 PM in the lower Church. All are welcome. For more information please call Sharon Cowles at (508) 655-5139.
MARCH EVENING OF PRAYER Come and learn all about the Mass... Please join us for the March Evening of Prayer sponsored by the Spiritual Development Advisory Board. Father Kiely will celebrate a "teaching" Mass on Monday, March 10th at 7:30PM in the Upper Church. Refreshments will be served in the Lower Church Hall following the Mass. All are welcome. Please bring a friend.
Save a Life Have Breakfast With UsBone Marrow drive needed for Roy Schneider SUNDAY, MARCH 16 SERVING 8:30 TO NOON Tickets: $5.00 per person, $3.00 Seniors and children All proceeds raised to defer the cost of Roy's bone marrow transplant drive. Transplant drive to be held on Sunday, March 23rd at the VFW Post 2331, 311 Pleaseant Street, Ashland.
Natick High SchoolMarch 15th at 6:00 PM TODAY, MARCH 9th, IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION. Tickets will be sold after the 4:00 P.M. Mass on Saturday and after all the Masses today. Tickets will not be sold at the door. The price of the tickets is $5.00 per person and $1.00 for children. Dinner will be served from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. followed by dancing. Come join the fun at our St. Patrick's Day celebration to be held on March 15, 2003 at 6:00 P.M. at Natick High School. Menu: Corned beef and cabbage with all the trimmings. (Pizza for the children). IT'S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT WEARING THE GREEN. WEAR A COSTUME, BE A COLLEEN, BUT WEAR PLENTY OF GREEN. There will be prizes for the best Irish singer, the one wearing the most green, the tallest leprechaun, the shortest leprechaun, and the one in-between; and then we will pick our King and Queen. Irish Step Dancers will perform (The Sullivan Dancers); there will be an Irish sing-along, some surprises, a raffle, and a door prize. Come have your picture taken with a Leprechaun. Take a guess at the number of jellybeans in a jar that will be on display after every Mass. The winner with the closest guess without going over will win a prize on the night of the celebration. Thank you to the many people that have already volunteered to help on the committee. Anyone else who is interested in helping is welcome. This is a good way for parishioners to serve our Lord, meet new people and help make this an extraordinary event for our patron saint. For more information on the St. Patrick's Dinner/Dance or to volunteer to help, call Mary at (508) 653-6386 or Paul Carew (508) 653-9792 or Eileen Carew (508) 655-7173. Thank you all in advance. If you would like to bake for the event, please call Pam at (508) 653-3503, Helena at (508) 653-8944, or Sue at (508) 653-7934.
Peace & Justice Ministry The Peace & Justice Ministry will be meeting on Thursday, March 13th, 7-9 pm in the Joseph Center. Ridgely Fuller will be the guest speaker talking about her recent trip to Israel and Palestine. Ridgely is a resident of Sherborn and the founder of an organization called Every Mother's Day which is commited to relieving the suffering brought on by war. The meeting is open to all parishioners.
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