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wishing you a Mass Intentions This Week
Sun. 4/20 5:30 PM No Collective Intention Mass - Easter Sunday PLEASE PRAY FOR FOR Paul Cropper, James Philips, Amee McNulty, Robert Conlin, Jean Orme, John Baker, Nadia DeMasi, Elvira Portyrala, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish, as well as all the faithful departed, especially Kathleen Mary Fay and Louise Mai. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of April 20 will burn in prayer for the Brochu family, Grace Tiberio, Mario Harabalja, Amee McNulty, Hayden MacDonald & Chris Rich, the McGlone family, and Michael Parker. 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. The Parish Offices will be closed Good Friday, April 18th and Patriot's Day, Monday April 21. PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $18,000.00 $17,179.10 $820.90 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 $11,001.00 389 envelopes were used for an average donation $28.28 PROMISE FOR TOMORROW The Capital and Endowment Campaign began in 1998 within the Archdiocese and is now underway in our parish. Several meetings are being scheduled over the next few weeks to provide information to everyone within the parish regarding the details of this program. This fund raising campaign will address urgent capital and endowment needs within our own parish and Archdiocese. Twenty-five percent of all funds raised will remain within the parish for our own needs. This endeavor supports Catholic education, social service ministries, healthcare, and ministerial formation. The funds raised for the Promise for Tomorrow campaign will not be used for any litigation within the Archdiocese; all funds raised will be used solely for the areas and needs identified in the case statement that will be provided to you later this month. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support of this campaign. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY The death of a loved one can be a time of intense sadness and emotional pain. We at St. Patrick Parish wish to reach out in faith to these families with support and hope during this difficult time. If any men or women are interested in participating in our Bereavement & Hope ministry or would like more information, please call Elaine at the Rectory, 508-653-1093. Just to let you know On Tuesday, April 22nd, the lift for the disabled will not be operational. Through the generosity of a benefactor, a new lift will be installed. This work will be completed by Friday, April 25th. We apologize for the inconvenience. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPCOMING EVENTS April 21 Marathon Cheering Party 11:30 in front of the Church April 27 "Protecting God's Children" Parent Seminar Series, after 9:00 Mass in Our Lady's Hall April 28 First Communion Dress Rehearsal and Ice Cream Social 6:00-7:30 in the Upper Church (Wed. classes only) April 30 First Communion Dress Rehearsal and Ice Cream Social 6:00-7:30 in the Upper Church (Sun. classes) May 3 First Communion Service 1:00 PM for Wednesday classes May 4 First Communion Service 2:00 PM for Sunday classes May 8 May Crowning Rehearsal 6:00-7:00 PM in the Upper Church May 9 Teacher/Volunteer Appreciation Mass and Pot Luck Dinner at 6:30 PM in the Church May 10 May Crowning Rehearsal 2:00-3:30PM in the Upper Church May 11 May Crowning during the 9:00 Mass COME JOIN THE MARATHON CHEERING PARTY Students in the religious ed program are hosting a Marathon Cheering Station in front of the church on Marathon Day, Monday April 21. Festivities start @ 11:30 AM. Come join the fun. A great way for the family to spend the day. For more information contact Trisha Fair 508-653-6281. Please remember all the marathon runners in your prayers, especially Wendy Cashen, Michele Sweeney, Jen DeSimone, Ken Pliska, Paula Kweeder, Kathy Moore, Ken Eckelkamp, and Team Gabriel (Chrissi Aliperti, Mark Berkowitz, Rod Campbell, Lindsay Curran, Marianne Kroha, Tricia O'Donnell, and Steve Wagner) who are running to raise money for the Ellen Gabriel Breast Cancer Fund. Ellen Gabriel was a member of St. Patrick's until her untimely death in 1999. FELLOWSHIP of YOUNG ADULTS (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thurs. 4/24, 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. First Friday Dinner, Fri 5/2, following 7:30 pm Mass. Join us for our monthly First Friday dinner (Lenten theme this month). Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008. AN OFFERING OF LETTERS Bread for the World's 2003 Offering of Letters campaign "Rise to the Challenge: End World Hunger" is underway across the United States. St. Patrick's Peace & Justice Ministry is again sponsoring the annual campaign. The goal of the Offering is to persuade Congress to establish and fully fund a Millennium Challenge Account, (MCA) that focuses on reducing hunger and poverty in the world's poorest countries by focusing on agricultural development, education, health, governance and trade. The MCA will provide support and hope to 800 million people around the world who are trapped in the vise of hunger and poverty. The opportunity to offer a letter of your own will be available after all Masses on the weekend of April 26th and 27th. We will be joining churches across the country in encouraging Congress to work across party lines to help the poorest countries. Stationery and sample letters will be available. "For when I was hungry, you gave me food; when I was thirsty you gave me drink." Matthew 25 HELP WANTED… In preparation for Memorial Day, the Saint Patrick Cemetery Commission is conducting a Spring Cleaning on Saturday, May 10th, and Saturday, May 17th. We need adult volunteers to assist in this clean up project at Saint Patrick's Cemetery. Help is needed in raking leaves, cleaning sidewalks, and general yard work. Please call the Rectory at 508-653-1093 if you are able to help us with this project. Thank you!!! The Saint Patrick Cemetery Commission kindly requests that any plants or decorations currently placed on graves be removed prior to May 10th in preparation for our Memorial Day clean up. Any items remaining on graves as of May 10th will be disposed of as part of this clean up effort. Therefore, if you have any special items that you would like to have saved, please pick them up prior to May 10th. Thank you for your cooperation.
Phillip H. Woods, Seniors in private and parochial schools may pick-up scholarship applications at the rectory or by calling Manni at the Religious Education Office 508-653-7542. Natick High School Seniors have already received the application from the School Guidance Department. Applications are due by May 5, 2003 and can be handed in at our parish Rectory. Reminder SEAMLESS GARMENT REFLECTIONS We sometimes think that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. Mother Teresa, Mass Citizens for Life News, January, 1998 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY BAKE SALE FOR CAMP ARROWHEAD Next weekend is our bake sale which supports Camp Arrowhead. This specialized camp for physically challenged children is operated by the Natick Recreation Department. Children attend this fun-filled camp and participate in an array of activites geared to their needs. Proceeds are donated to help in this worthwhile program Your support is greatly appreciated. SAINT PATRICK PARISH FAMILY OUTING PARISH HEALTH FAIR Spirituality & healing The Saint Patrick Cemetery Commission kindly requests that any plants or decorations currently placed on graves be removed prior to May 10th in preparation for our Memorial Day clean up. Any items remaining on graves as of May 10th will be disposed of as part of this clean up effort. Therefore, if you have any special items that you would like to have saved, please pick them up prior to May 10th. Thank you for your cooperation. |
