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| FROM THE PASTOR The SECOND COLLECTION that is being
taken up at all of the Masses this weekend is for the CATHOLIC
RELIEF SERVICES. The Gospel of Christ calls us to reach
out to and care for each other. As Blessed Pope John XXIII wrote
in his encyclical, Pacem in Terris, “man has
the right to live. He has the right to bodily integrity and to
the means necessary for the proper development of life, particularly
food, clothing, shelter, medical care, rest, and finally, the
necessary social services” (#11). Nearly half of the world’s population
lives on less than $2 a day. For us who are Catholics, this is
not just a statistic but brothers and sisters who are in desperate
need of our help. The Catholic Relief Services Collection supports
those church agencies that provide emergency relief in times of
crisis, support long-term development programs, offer assistance
to immigrants and refugees, and advocate for a more just and peaceful
world. Your generous contribution to this annual appeal helps
to bring hope to suffering humanity. May God reward you for your
compassionate response to this appeal. I want to invite all parishioners to participate in our upcoming PARISH LENTEN MISSION that will be held on March 25-March 28th. This special moment of grace is being co-sponsored by the Evangelization and Spiritual Development Committees of our parish. The theme of this year’s mission is “THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP” and each night is designed around the critical questions that relate to our spiritual journey. The first night, we are delighted to present the St. Patrick’s Family Players from Watertown, who will perform the RESURRECTION CANTATA which will be an awesome introduction to the demands of discipleship as experienced through the eyes of St. Peter. The following three nights, the REVEREND VINCENT E. DAILY, a respected member of the faculty of St. John’s Seminary and Spiritual Director, will guide us through many challenges that are present in today’s disciple. Fr. Daily was recently awarded the Doctorate in Sacred Theology after having written his thesis on a modern day disciple, Dorothy Day. I hope you will all be present for this exciting spiritual experience as we prepare for the sacred days of Christ’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Finally, I hope all will be able to participate in our LENTEN SUPPER on Friday evening, March 23rd at 6:30 PM in the school gym. This simple meal will remind us of our unity as a family and of our good fortune to be companions on this Lenten journey.
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 18 will burn in prayer for Mario Passarelli and Special Intentions. 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 He said to him, “My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours. But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found." (Luke 15:31-32) The stewardship message in the parable of the Prodigal Son is that it is never too late to become a good steward. Blessed is the elder brother who had been a good steward all along, but blessed, too, is the prodigal son who had to lose all he had in order to understand the value of what he’d been given. 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 this Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Montrose School Montrose School, 29 North Street, Medfield, MA is hosting Tuesday Morning at Montrose on March 20 from 7:15 to 8 am. 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. 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. Vacation Bible School ALERT! SUMMER WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!!!!! 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.
Healing Service Please join us for a Healing Service with Fr. Paco on Wednesday,
March 21 at 7:15 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Holliston.
The Rosary will be recited before Mass at 6:45 p.m. The event
is hosted by the Vision of Peace Charismatic Prayer Community.
For information or directions call 508-928-2370. St. Bridget School We are now accepting Admission Applications for the 2007-2008 school year for Kindergarten and Kindergarten 1 (Pre K). We offer full time Pre-K and Kindergarten as well as Extended day. Please visit our website at www.saintbridgetschool.info for applications or call Jean Nigloschy in Admissions at 508-875-0181 x229. LADIES……Make W.I.N.G.S. Our Spring Session continues with Wednesdays through April 11 March 21, 2007 March 28, 2007 April 4, 2007 April 11, 2007 Call Kelly for Registration information @ 508-655-4410 Natick Sons of Italy Pasta Nite Natick Sons of Italy Pasta Night serving all-you-can-eat pasta, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread and homemade desserts. Coffee included. Come one, come all! Every Wednesday evening from 5 pm – 7 pm at 37 Washington Avenue. Adults $6.00. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Joseph Fair, Violet Borden and Marilou Kinney May they and all the faithful departed rest in
peace
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.
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 of all abilities are invited to participate in this four-person scramble. The registration fee of $150 per golfer includes Continental Breakfast, 18 holes of golf with riding cart, lunch, several contests during the round, and a silent auction with hors d’oeuvres after golf. For more information or to register, please visitwww.saintbridgetschool.info/golftourreg.htm. Not a golfer but still interested in supporting Saint Bridget’s School? Individual and corporate sponsors are welcome. Sponsorships ranging from $25-$250 are available. Additionally, we also welcome in-kind gifts or products or services which could be distributed to the golfers or made available for auction during the silent auction. Visit our website for additional details on this tax deductible opportunity to support the school. Saint Patrick Parish Daily Mass Schedule Stations of the Cross Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m.
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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