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FROM THE PASTOR This weekend begins the ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL for the Archdiocese of Boston. As Catholics, we are called to provide for the needs of our neighbors and the entire Catholic family, especially in union with our Archbishop. One of the most important ways in which we can fulfill our responsibilities is through our generous response to this Appeal in order to support the many works of the Church. Our financial response is indicative of our commitment to support all of the good works that benefit the entire community. Our Church is a family made up of diverse needs, from adults who seek a deeper spiritual understanding, to young people who struggle with the challenges of an increasingly secular world and to seniors who are asking that we not forget their many years of service. The Annual Catholic Appeal is the primary funding source that provides for the critical programs and services that serve the people of our Archdiocese. The Appeal is to the Archdiocese what the Sunday Offertory is to our parish. We are experiencing a very challenging period in our Archdiocese. However, together we are the Church. Our strength lies not in any one parish designation but in all of the people who are part of our faith community. What defines us is our love for God and how we care for each other. The Appeal allows us to demonstrate our compassionate response to the command of Christ, “Whatever you do to the least, you do for Me.” Every registered parishioner has already received a direct appeal from Cardinal Sean outlining the overwhelming needs that confront him as he shepherds this local church. Every parish has been given a target that will allow us to share in meeting these needs in an equitable manner. With that in mind and based upon our historical generosity, St. Patrick’s Parish has been given a target of $ 90,000.00. I hope that you will concur that it is up to us to help meet the needs, not only of our fellow parishioners, but also for all of the members of our Catholic family at a time when many members of the family are experiencing difficulty. As individuals and as Church we all have moments when
our challenges seem great and yet we can make a difference. I
invite you to use the prayer to our Mother of Perpetual Help as
you discern your generous financial response to this critical
Appeal: “Mary model of Christian love we know that we
can not heal every ill or solve every problem but with God’s grace,
we intend to do what we can. May we be true witnesses to the world
that love for one another really matters. May our daily actions
proclaim how fully our lives are modeled after yours, Mother of
Perpetual Help.” Mass Intentions This Week
PLEASE PRAY FOR Fr. Frank Manning, Philip Allen, James Atherton, Harold Barbieri, Bridie Bell, Lucille Belmore, Joanne Bolles, Julie Branton, Nancy Brodeur, Francis Burke, Patrick Burke, Jim Campbell, Muriel Cosentino, 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 LAMPS for the week of May 6 will burn in prayer for Mildred Moriarty’s special intention. 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
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. The Xaverian Missionaries will hold their traditional Fatima Day, on Sunday, May 13, at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. The main celebrant will be Fr. David J. Mullen, Pastor of St. Brendan Parish in Bellingham. Gathering and sing-along: 6:30 p.m. Mass: at 7:00 p.m. followed by Rosary and Candlelight procession. The evening will conclude with refreshments served in the Shrine Hall. Can & Bottle Drive Saturday, June 2nd from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon This summer our parish will send 8 high school students to the Steubenville East Conference, July 20-22. To help off-set the cost they have coordinated a can and bottle drive. Please come and support the youth of our parish. Don’t forget to tell a friend! First Communion Prayer Dear Jesus, Marriage Amendment The Marriage Amendment will again be before the Constitutional Convention of the Massachusetts Legislature, scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Society has a moral responsibility for the good of future generations to commit strongly to the institution of marriage as it has been recognized from time immemorial. Each of us must exercise our rights as citizens, and urge our legislators to vote to move the Marriage Amendment to the 2008 ballot and allow every citizen’s voice to be heard. Contact your Senator and Representative at 617-722-2000. For e-mail addresses go to www.macathconf.org and click on “Legislator’s e-mails”. 2007 ANNUAL CORI CHECK In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy for conducting background checks for all clergy, staff, and volunteers, all parish volunteers (age 17 and older) must complete a CORI (criminal offender record information) form that will be submitted to the Archdiocesan Office of Volunteer Resources. This is an annual process required of all parishes within the Archdiocese of Boston, and we at Saint Patrick Parish have been asked to conduct our annual CORI checks during the month of May. The forms are being mailed to all volunteers during the week of May 7th. The Archdiocese requires that you return the completed form in person as you will be asked to show your driver’s license or other form of identification. In order to facilitate this process, members of the Parish Staff and Parish Pastoral Council will be on hand after all Masses the weekend of May 19-20th to collect the forms and answer any questions. Your cooperation is most appreciated in helping us comply with
these regulations. Thank you. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially William Judge and Nicholas Souza May they and all of Respect Life Ministry Many thanks to our parishioners who supported our
bake sale for Camp Arrowhead. The $1,045.70 raised is greatly
appreciated by the Natick Recreation Department. Birthright Carnations The Mother’s Day Carnation Project is the primary fundraising event held by Birthright of Framingham. The Birthright center is staffed entirely by volunteers who offer friendship, emotional support and practical assistance to women in a crisis pregnancy. Birthright does not charge for its services, but relies on donations from generous supporters to continue helping pregnant women in need. Your support next weekend (May 12/13) is deeply appreciated. Respect Life Ministry Baby Shower Our annual collection of new baby items will take place on the weekend of May19/20. This will be the only weekend that the baby baskets will be placed at the exits of the Church. Items needed are diapers, blankets, wipes and newborn clothing. Gifts are delivered to Pregnancy Help and then distributed to needy families. Rowen Memorial Golf Tournament The Rowen Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Blessed John XXIII National Seminary is scheduled for Monday, May 21st, at The Weston Golf Club. This premier charity event is held to benefit the educational program for the seminarians. Tuition covers only half the cost of educating a seminarian and the proceeds from this tournament will help bridge the gap and keep the cost of educating them affordable. The $200 player entry includes lunch at the Club, 18 holes of golf with cart, and door prizes; followed by a social hour and dinner for each golfer and a guest at the seminary. To register, call Kate Folan at 781-899-5500 or visit: www.blessedjohnxxiii.edu to print out a registration form. 2007 Catholic Appeal Update This is Catholic Appeal Weekend here at St. Patrick’s Parish. We, like all parishes throughout our Archdiocese, will be showing a video message from Cardinal Seán at all masses and asking every Catholic household to participate by making a pledge. Please know that your participation counts and that all gifts – of whatever amount – matter. God calls each of us to share our gifts with others for the building up of his kingdom. The Catholic Appeal is a once-a-year fundraiser to benefit 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. Please see the information packets in the pews to learn more and to obtain a pledge form if you didn’t receive one last week. Thank you in advance for joining with parishioners throughout
our Archdiocese’s 295 parishes to carry on the broader work of
our Church. Prayer for Vocations Loving and merciful God, you call us into being and commission us to serve your people. We pray that our lives might make a difference and that our service might give you praise. Strengthen us, we pray, to be instruments of peace and justice in our church and in our world. May we desire to ministry as priests, sisters, brothers, deacons and lay ministers. We ask this in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen. LIFT – Catholic Worship for a NEW Generation 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, May 15th as we welcome Fr. Marc Bishop as our speaker. The evening runs from 7 – 9 pm at Fontbonne Academy, 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA. Directions and a downloadable flyer, along with more information about LIFT, can be found on our website at www.liftedhigher.com. Come join in worship with hundreds of Catholics from around the Boston area! With Open Eyes, With Open Ears, With Open Hearts A Day of Reflecting on the root causes of world poverty with Specific Focus on Human Trafficking. Sponsored by the Global Concerns Resource Team of the Sisters of Charity of Halifax. Presenters are Marie Elena Dio SC, Joan Dawber SC and Margaret Coppenrath SC on Saturday, May 12, 2007 from 9:30-3:00 at Mount Saint Vincent, 125 Oakland Street, Wellesley. Please RSVP to Peggy Robinson 781-997-1159.
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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