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2007
Catholic Appeal The weekend of May 5-6 will be Catholic Appeal Weekend in our parish. God calls each of us to share our gifts with others for the building up of his kingdom. Cardinal Seán is asking every Catholic household to participate in this year’s Catholic Appeal, which funds the many programs and services of our Archdiocese of Boston. The Catholic Appeal is to our Archdiocese what the Offertory is to our parish - so your participation and support are critical. On Catholic Appeal Weekend, we will be showing a video message from Cardinal Seán and asking every Catholic household to make a pledge. Please begin to prayerfully consider how you will participate. All gifts – of whatever amount – matter. Thank you. Adult Confirmation Every year, in each of the Archdiocese’s five regions, the Regional Auxiliary Bishop offers the Sacrament of Confirmation for adult men and women who have not yet been confirmed. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered here at Saint Patrick Church on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. by the Most Reverend Walter J. Edyvean, Regional Bishop of Boston. While Confirmation preparation usually occurs at one’s home parish, adult candidates from parishes throughout the West Region of the Archdiocese will be confirmed at this time. All are invited to attend this Mass and join us for refreshments downstairs after the Confirmation. EVENING OF PRAYER Please mark your calendars to join us for the next monthly Evening of Prayer on Monday, May 14th, at 7:30 PM. We will pray the STATIONS OF THE RESURRECTION which begin with Christ’s rising from the dead and end with Pentecost. Let us walk this pilgrimage of faith together as daughters and sons of the Light and witnesses of the Risen Lord. We will meditate on the Resurrection of Christ and discover the pathway of Light that Christ blazes through our lives. All are welcome. Please bring a friend and join us for refreshments following the service. Mass Intentions This Week
PLEASE PRAY FOR Fr. Frank Manning, Patty Adams, Philip Allen, James Atherton, Bridie Bell, Lucille Belmore, Joanne Bolles, Julie Branton, Nancy Brodeur, Francis Burke, Patrick Burke, Jim Campbell, Muriel Cosentino, Helena Crossman, Harold Davis, Eileen Dennis, Joel Dennis, Barbara DiVaio, Diane Doyle, Patricia Finnegan, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Mike Fitzgerald, Richard Guerin, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Thomas Kean, Charlene Lombardi, Helen MacDonald, Catherine MacLellan, Dave Markow, James Phillips, Fran Quaranto, Felicia Quesada, Elaine Ruda, Marie Smith, Ralph Vaccari, Wilma Verge, Barbara Waite, Maryann Webster, Ricky Webster, and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPSfor the week of April 22 will burn in prayer for Mildred McParland. 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 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." He then said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" and he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." (Jesus) said to him, "Feed my sheep. (John 21:15-17) In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells Peter again and again, “If you
love Me, feed my sheep.” He says the same to each of us, “If you
love Me, use the gifts I have given you to serve your brothers
and sisters.” Respect Life Ministry
Religious Education St. Patrick’s Religious Education Program is soon to complete its school year and we believe it has been an overall success. In the period building up to this fall’s opening we acknowledged that the focus for the 2006/2007 Academic Year would be rebuilding. The strides that we made in organization and curriculum are a credit to the patience, perseverance and talent of an extraordinarily generous corps of volunteers. All of the St. Patrick Parish community appreciates the work of our catechists, aides and other volunteers. I also like to think that we did a lot of listening and observing this year. Based upon the feedback received, we are already working with Religious Education consultants to furnish additional and improved lesson plans and other support material for instructors. Several teachers will be asked to review drafts of the support material during the summer. Building on our past success, there is every reason to expect St. Patrick’s Religious Education Program will be among the best in our Archdiocese! Any successful program relies on the support of its participants and a dedicated corps of volunteers. However, the children’s enthusiasm for learning about their faith is proportional to the interest and encouragement evidenced by their parents. Raising our children in the faith is a sacred responsibility of parenthood. Despite the multiple demands of school, athletics and other activities, please be vigilant about your children’s participation and attendance. Thanks again to all students, teachers, aides and volunteers for what you have accomplished. Entrusting our effort to the patronage of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom may we continue to build on our success. Father Rafferty St. Martin de Porres Meeting TODAY, Sunday, April 22nd at 1:30PM. Please feel free to join us for our Chapter Meeting in the Lower Church Hall. Our Spiritual Promoter, Sr. Kathleen Corrigan, O.P. will give us a talk in this glorious Easter Season. Light refreshments will be offered and we will have the Divine Office at the conclusion of the meeting. If you wish to inquire about us, please call Peg Branagan at 508-655-2347. Hope to see you there. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Stephen Kelly and William J. Vahey May they and all of St. Paul School Saint Paul School, 10 Atwood Street, Wellesley will be hosting a Middle School Information Night on Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 pm in the eighth grade classroom. All are welcome to attend this event and learn more about our curriculum, expectations, and our ability to provide for various learning styles of students. For more information visit our website at www.stpaulschoolwellesley.org. Boston Archdiocesan Choir School The Boston Boy Choir will perform its 44th Annual Spring Benefit Concert, at Saint Paul Church, Cambridge, on Friday, May 11 at 8:00 p.m. They will perform along with the St. Paul Men’s Schola, Soloists and members of the Civic Symphony Orchestra of Boston. The church is handicap accessible and FREE PARKING is available at the Broadway Garage. Reserved tickets in advance or at the door are $10, $20 & $25. Call 617-868-8658 X314 or visit www.bostonboychoir.org for more information or to order tickets. St. Linus Christian Reading Group The next meeting of the St. Linus Christian Reading Group will be Thursday, May 3 at 7 pm in the Norton Center (119 Hartford Street, Natick). The book for this meeting is Henri Nouwen’s Seeds of Hope. This book s available from the Morse Institute Library or through interlibrary loan. For details and dates contact Karen Mallozzi at 508-651-9788 or KMallozzi@aol.com. You may also request that a copy of the reading list be sent to you by email or regular mail. Adoration Ministry There is an Adoration Ministry meeting for all hourly coordinators on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Joseph Center. Please send a representative if you cannot attend. Call Anne Reilly at 508-655-8516 if you have any questions. Fatima Shrine Holliston Theater in the Round: a variety show at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Rte 126, Holliston on Saturday, April 28, 7:30 – 10 p.m. Featuring a Live Band, a Solo Guitarist, Singers performing a variety of Oldies, Jazz, Italian and Broadway tunes, Comic Skits, and a Cha-cha lesson. Also included is a Cash Bar and free hors d’oeuvres. Tickets $12, over 65 $10. Contact Claire at 508-435-3874 for more information. 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 Marian High School Celebrates Diversity As part of a week long program celebrating diversity entitled, HANDS ACROSS THE WORLD April 29th-May 6th, Marian High School will present WEST SIDE STORY on Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 6 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $7.00/seniors and students and $8.00/adults – IN ADVANCE. All tickets are $10.00 at the door. For further information or ticket reservations, please call: 508-875-7646 X213. Cardinal’s Pilgrimage Pilgrimage with Cardinal Sean and Greek Orthodox to Rome and Constantinople, including an audience with Pope Benedict XVI. Join Catholics and Greek Orthodox led by the Cardinal and the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan September 16-23, 2007 to experience together the holy sites of Rome and Constantinople (Istanbul) with optional extension to St. Petersburg, Russia. Registration deadline is approaching. Base cost: $3500. For information, call Dr. Vito Nicastro at 617-435-0019 or email vnicastro@earthlink.net. 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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