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FROM THE PASTOR I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the many parishioners who have participated in the PROMISE FOR TOMORROW CAMPAIGN. The Promise For Tomorrow Campaign is a $300 million initiative to fortify the future of our Church and it will have a positive impact on all of the church's ministries, including the parishes. This campaign is of critical importance to the life of the Church in Boston and by extension to St. Patrick's Parish. Your gift will be used solely for the purpose of supporting the mission of the Church in the areas of healthcare, education, social services, and ministerial formation. Twenty-five percent of all money collected will remain here at St. Patrick's for our own pastoral needs. Last weekend, I am happy to report that over $ 320,000.00 was pledged by our parishioners, bringing the total pledged to $675,000.00. This represents 42% of our parish goal and I want to thank you for your generous support of this effort. There is still time to become part of this historic effort for our Catholic Church. There are Pledge Cards available at the doors of the Church and at the Rectory. YOU CAN GIVE WITHOUT LOVING, BUT YOU CAN'T LOVE WITHOUT GIVING. As we celebrate MOTHER'S DAY, let us all be mindful of the precious gift that mothers are to our lives and to the entire world. The countless sacrifices that mothers make each day for their children bear witness to the love that knows no bounds. Our words could never adequately convey the depth of gratitude that we should have for every mother who devotes her time and energy to raising children. As we celebrate Mass this Sunday, we will offer a special prayer of Thanksgiving for all mothers. Let us pray that God will grant His grace to every mother as they strive to fulfill their noble vocations and that He will reward those who have died with eternal rest in His Kingdom. This weekend, representatives from the RESPECT LIFE COMMISSION will be selling carnations after all of the Masses. Your purchase of a carnation is an expression of solidarity with the pregnant women of our community and assists in providing for some of their needs. As we observe Mother's Day, we offer our prayers that the dignity of the human person wil be respected from the moment of conception until natural death. Please support our humble efforts to protect human life, especially the lives of the most vulnerable among us, the unborn. I want to invite all parishioners to join us on this Monday evening, May 12th for our MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER. Since May is the month of Mary, we will be praying a LIVING ROSARY. The evening will consist of prayers, Scripture readings, and songs as we contemplate the LUMINOUS MYSTERIES in honor of the Mother of the Church. I hope that you will join us for this prayerful experience on Monday evening at 7:30 PM in the Church. There will be refreshments served in the Hall after the Prayer Service. Mass Intentions This Week
Sun. 5/11 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Edna Lambert, Angela "Betty" Jamieson PLEASE PRAY FOR Jim Ligori, Elizabeth Fahey, Rose Kilmer, Faith Grady, Kathleen Mary Kennedy, Amy Flickenger, Richard Carroll, Flo Parrinello, Al DelMonte, Sandra Green, Paul Cropper, James Philips, 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 Amelie McNulty, Eda Gross, Nina Barraco, and Evelyn Melchiorri. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of May 11 will burn in prayer for the Brochu family, Gerald Halpin, Jr., Grace Tiberio, Diane Polagruto, Bill & Jackie Casali, John Romanelli, and William Carr. 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. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Congratulations to all the students who received their First Holy Communion last weekend. Thank you to their teachers-Diane Doyle, Maria Sugrue, Lisa Dunn, Brenda Clover, Kathleen Flaherty, Cilsy Harris and Kathryn Corey -who worked so hard to prepare the communicants We would also like to thank Rosemary Kelly who coordinated the event and Rhonda Conaway and George Burke who lead the children in song, Gail Healy for supplying flowers, and the Hospitality Committee for helping us celebrate. Please join us in a prayerful blessing for our communicants.
Pine Street Inn The following high school students traveled to Boston to serve dinner at the Pine Street Inn: Alex Prim, Emily Donnelly, Dan Burke, Calvin Patterson, Jimmy Fitzgerald, Patrice Sutherland, Eric Sutherland, and Brendon Benckus. We would like to thank the students for giving their time to those less fortunate. A special thank you Peter Burke for providing transportation, and Josie Shea, Barbara Walsh and Trisha Fair for coordinating the service project. PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $18,000.00 $13,462.10 $4,537.90 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 $8,690.00 308 envelopes were used for an average donation $28.12 FELLOWSHIP of YOUNG ADULTS (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 5/15, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center. We are studying Matthew. Contact Jonathan, jms2586@yahoo.com, 508-845-5008. 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. RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Our next meeting is scheduled for May 15th at the Joseph Center at 7:30 p.m. We will be planning our events for next year. Our ministry focuses our energies on promoting / helping / praying for life issues from conception to natural death. Get involved and come to the meeting with your ideas. BIRTHRIGHT CARNATIONS This weekend Carnations will be offered for a donation of one dollar. This donation allows Birthright to continue their efforts to assist women who are experiencing a crisis pregnancy. This agency is dedicated to the sanctity of All Human Life and our support is greatly appreciated. Promise for Tomorrow Parish Goal: $ 1,586 M EVENING OF PRAYER Our next Parish Evening of Prayer will be held on Monday, May 12, at 7:30 PM in the Upper Church. The evening will consist of a "Living Rosary" with Scripture and Song. Each bead of the Rosary will be represented by a parishioner holding a candle. Please mark your calendar, invite your friends, and join us for this special prayerful experience. Refreshments will be served downstairs after the service. SAINT PATRICK PARISH FAMILY OUTING ADORATION MININSTRY There will be a meeting of the Adoration Hourly Coordinators on Tuesday, May 20th at 7:30pm in the Joseph Center. PEACE & JUSTICE MINISTRY In 1872, Julia War Howe was so horrified by the ravages of the Civil War that she worked to have a day set aside where mothers could grieve the loss of their sons and work together for a peaceful world. This Mother's Day we ask you to remember its original intent. Honor the woman you love by donating your gift money in her name to a respected organization committed to relieving the suffering brought on by war. To learn more visit the web site www.everymothersday.org |
