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| FROM THE PASTOR Last Saturday, we held a Day of Reflection for members
of the Parish Pastoral Council, the Finance Council, the heads
of ministries, and members of the Parish Staff. I had invited
the Rev. Robert J. McMillan, S.J., the Director of Strategic Planning
for the Archdiocese, to lead us as we prayerfully contemplated
the various and creative ways that we can confront the many challenges
that will be ours as our parish moves towards the future. I was
most impressed with the enthusiastic spirit of the day and the
wonderful insights that we shared. I know that all who attended
this day left with a renewed sense of appreciation for God’s goodness
to our parish and with a deeper commitment to His service. It
is this commitment that will encourage our resolve to “put out
into the deep waters” as we continue to collaborate on addressing
the future needs of St. Patrick’s Parish. As you are already aware, I have established a PARISH
PROPERTY TASK FORCE that is continuing to explore the
many options that are available to us as we determine the appropriate
usages of our facilities. Many of you have inquired about the
future of our school building and I wish that I was in a position
to offer a definitive response. However, there are some legal
concerns that be must be satisfactorily resolved before we can
proceed with any future plan. I am continuing to meet with the
members of the Task Force and I am most grateful for their diligence
and their expertise. Once again, I am reminded of how blessed
we are as a parish family with these visible manifestations of
God’s goodness. May God bless all of you for your continued support,
dedication, and most especially, your prayers. Truly, I don’t
know what I would do without all of you. I want to congratulate the young men of our parish CYO BASKETBALL for this year’s outstanding season. One of our teams was in the Regional Play-offs last weekend, and although our team lost the game, they will always be winners to us. I am so grateful to Mr. GRAHAM BRIGGS, NATE ISENOR, TOM COBB, TIM DOOLAN, RICHARD BOWERS, and TOM LANGFORD for their willingness to coach our parish teams. I am confident that we will be a formidable team to be reckoned with next year. Finally, let me remind all parishioners of the upcoming
BOSTON MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CATHOLIC CONFERENCE that
will be held next weekend. There is transportation available to
the Boston Convention Center where the Conference will be held.
If you wish to reserve a spot on the bus, please contact Nancy
Maguire (508)655-1017 (for the Women’s) or Mike DelVecchio 508-651-3406
(for the Men’s). Mass Intentions This Week
PLEASE PRAY FOR Fr. Frank Manning, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Fran Quaranto, Patty Adams, Gary Soares, Francis Burke, Patrick Burke, Philip Allen, Felicia Quesada, Charlene Lombardi, Patricia Finnegan, Rita Marso, Harold Davis, Lucille Belmore, Ralph Vaccari, Leonard White, Richard Guerin, Maryann Webster, Helen MacDonald, Julie Branton, Catherine MacLellan, Jim Campbell, Wilma Verge, Ricky Webster, Eileen Dennis, Elaine Ruda, Ulysse Richard, Dave Markow, Marie Smith, Joel Dennis, Nancy Brodeur, Thomas Kean, Diane Doyle, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Muriel Cosentino, James Phillips, James Atherton, Barbara DiVaio, Barbara Waite, Mike Fitzgerald and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of March 11 will burn in prayer for Charles McParland Jr., Teresa Manericho, Agostina & Enrico Zonghi and 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. PARISH SUPPORT
Stewardship And he told them this parable: "There once was
a person who had a fig tree planted in his orchard, and when he
came in search of fruit on it but found none, he said to the gardener,
'For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig
tree but have found none. (So) cut it down. Why should it exhaust
the soil?' He said to him in reply, 'Sir, leave it for this year
also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize
it; it may bear fruit in the future. If not you can cut it down.”
(Luke 13:6-9) The parable in today’s Gospel clearly warns that we,
like the fig tree, will be judged by our fruit. While God mercifully
provides us with time and opportunity, let us give witness to
our faith with deeds of kindness and generosity! Volunteers needed Volunteers are needed to help with the preparations for our upcoming Parish Lenten Mission that will be held over three consecutive evenings, March 26-28. We will need help with refreshments, telephone calls, and other duties that will help support this prayerful event. Sign up sheets are available this weekend after Mass, or you may call the Parish Office at 508-653-1093 to volunteer. Thank you for your help. Music Ministry The Music Ministry would like to extend an invitation to all parishioners to participate in the Adult Choir Program during Lent and the Easter Season. Instead of giving something up for Lent, why not sacrifice a few hours out of your week to help strengthen your Parish’s Music Program? The giving of one’s time would be a great Lenten Offering! Your presence will enable us to enrich a great tradition of song in the celebration of our most sacred time of the year. The Adult Choir rehearses on Tuesday Evenings at 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Joseph Center and at 11:00 in the Upper Church before the 11:30 Mass on Sunday mornings. For further information please contact Martin Kelly, Music Director at 617-489-2472. LIFT Join us for LIFT – an exciting new monthly worship
event which includes vibrant praise and worship music, dynamic,
challenging speakers and Eucharistic Adoration. Lift is for all
ages. Be with us on Tuesday, March 13th as we welcome Fr. Damien
Ledoux as our speaker. The evening runs from THANK YOU!!!! On Friday, March 2nd, the first Kid’s Game Night was held here at St. Patrick’s. There were approximately 50 children who gathered to play games, sing, dance and most importantly socialize as a Parish Community. We would like to thank all the volunteers that made this event possible. With your help, we were able to give our children a safe environment to relax and have fun!!! Parish Lenten Supper Friday, March 23rd Open to all St. Patrick Parishioners and is free.
If you have an old family recipe or just want to spend some time preparing a warm meal please consider donating a pot of soup. When preparing soup, please remember Friday is a day of abstinence so no meat or meat based broth should be used. Please join fellow parishioners as we prepare to celebrate during the Lenten Mission. For planning purposes, if you are interested in attending or
donating soup, please call Lisa at (508)545-1706. You may also
sign up in the vestibule of the church after all Masses this weekend.
Nursing Home Ministry The colorful pile of pink and red envelopes that arrived around February 14 at Riverbend Nursing Home looked quite festive! The residents appreciated the Valentine's greetings. They thank you very much for your kindness. To the parishioners who volunteered to send St. Patrick's Day greetings to the Riverbend residents, the feast is "right around the corner." Thank you in advance for continuing this ministry. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Teepe at (508)
653-2098 or at jteep@rcn.com LADIES……Make W.I.N.G.S. JESUS: THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE Wednesdays through April 11 Our next meeting is this Wednesday,March
14, 2007
Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Daniel DePratti May they and all the faithful departed rest in
peace
LADIES & GENTLEMEN…. If you choose one moment this Lent to explore your
Catholic faith, come to the Men’s Conference: Saturday, March 17, 2007 - 9:00am
– 6:00pm -Inspirational speakers addressing real life issues
and topics To Register & Get information on Keynote Speakers: TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE WITH DEPARTURE FROM
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH Call Nancy Maguire (508)655-1017 – FOR WOMEN’S St. Matthew Passion The Back Bay Chorale performs J.S. Bach’s powerful
St. Matthew Passion, featuring the Boston Boy Choir on Saturday,
March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Sanders Theater in Cambridge. Over 180
singers, orchestra members and soloists are coming together to
bring Bach’s Masterpiece to life; join us for a moving and memorable
evening of music. Tickets are $45, $35, $25 with a $5 student/senior
discount. Tickets can be ordered on the web at www.bbcboston.org
or by phone at 617-648-3885. Immigration Forum Come and explore the issues of immigration: the experience of immigrants, both legal and “illegal”; the current debate over immigration reform; and most importantly, how faith calls us to respond to immigrants. Sunday, March 11 from 2:00-4:00 pm at Sherborn Community Center, 3 Sanger Street, Sherborn. Question and answer period to follow. Sponsored by St. Theresa and Unitarian Universalist Area Churches of Sherborn. St. Bridget School Charity Golf Tournament The 10th Annual St. Bridget School Charity Golf Tournament will be held Monday, May 14 at Wedgewood Pines Country Club in Stow, MA. Golfers and sponsors are invited. For more information or to register, please visit www.saintbridgetschool.info/golftourreg.htm. Saint Patrick Parish Daily Mass Schedule Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 17 Friday, March 23 – Parish Lenten Supper Sunday evening, March 25 Parish Lenten Mission Holy Triduum 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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