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FROM THE PASTOR In the name of the entire parish community, I want to extend a special word of welcome to the new parishioners who have joined our parish during the past year. Many of you come from wonderful faith communities that have had a rich tradition of commitment and service to the Church. We are celebrating a MASS OF WELCOME today at 11:30 AM and are thanking God for the blessing that He has bestowed upon us through you. We are enriched by your presence among us and we eagerly await your active participation in the life of our parish. I also hope that you will make yourselves at home here and that together we may move toward a better future as we unite ourselves to the Source and Summit of all life: Jesus Christ our Lord. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude to the REVEREND THOMAS S. RAFFERTY who graciously accepted the responsibility of directing our parish Religious Education program. We have been blessed by his dedicated service and have witnessed great results from his leadership in this important ministry. Fr. Rafferty would agree that he was fortunate to be assisted by wonderful people such as LISA CORREIA, who coordinated the program, and by the many catechists who generously gave their time to teach our Catholic faith to our young people. To all those who offered their services to make this year’s program such a success, we offer our appreciation for your commitment, your sacrifice, and your love which you gave to this parish and to our future. I would like to offer my prayerful congratulations to the young children who recently received their FIRST HOLY COMMUNION. I am most grateful to their parents, teachers, Lisa Correia, and Fr. Rafferty for preparing them for this moment of grace. May the Lord Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, bring them great joy and renewed strength as they continue along their spiritual journey toward His Kingdom. In keeping with the policy of the Archdiocese of Boston with
regard to conducting background checks for all clergy, staff,
and volunteers, we will be asking all volunteers to complete a
CORI (criminal offender record information) to
be submitted to the Archdiocesan Office of Volunteer Resources.
This is an annual process followed by all parishes without exception
to insure the safety and well-being of our children. All
volunteers (17 years and older) will be asked to complete a 2007
CORI form and return it to the Parish Office. Your cooperation
is most appreciated.
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, Wilma Verge, Barbara Waite, Maryann Webster, Ricky Webster, and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of May 20 will burn in prayer for Mario Passarelli, Edward Michalski and 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
Second Collection Our St. Patrick Parish family donated $2,256.00 to the special collection for Communications last weekend. Thank you for your generosity! "Behold, I am coming soon. I bring with me
the recompense I will give to each according to his deeds. I am
the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning
and the end." (Revelations 22:12-13) The second reading today contains the somber warning
that Jesus is coming soon and will bring to each person the reward
that his or her conduct deserves. Has my stewardship of the blessings
entrusted to me been such that I could respond joyfully, “Amen!
Come, Lord Jesus!”? 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 were 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 THIS weekend, 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.
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, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. SAINT PATRICK CEMETERY MEMORIAL DAY MASS The annual Memorial Day Mass in memory of In case of rain, Mass will be celebrated inside
“The Science and Ethics of Stem Cells and Cloning” Father Tad Pacholczyk will give a lecture on Monday,
May 21 at 7:30 pm in the St. Bridget School Hall, 830 Worcester
Road, Framingham. Father Pacholczyk is the Director of Education
at The National Catholic Bioethics Center. He has earned a Ph.D.
in Neuroscience from Yale University and has done post-doctoral
research at Mass. General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He
subsequently studied in Rome where he did advanced studies in
theology and in bioethics. 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! ST. PATRICK’S VBS IS COMING…… St. Patrick’s Summer VBS goes to the
Great Bible Reef this year. Here are suggestions of items we could
“reuse” for our scene creation: St. Patrick’s Softball League St. Patrick’s Softball League is looking for men and women ages 17+ to play on our team. We play from mid-May to mid-August (about 16 games) on Sundays and Thursdays at 5 or 8 p.m. If you are interested please contact Don O’Leary at doleary@allianceimaging.com. 2007 Catholic Appeal Update We want to thank everyone from St. Patrick’s Parish who has participated in the 2007 Catholic Appeal. Your contributions help fund the good works of our Archdiocese and will improve the lives of many in our faith community. If you have not yet made your gift, please consider making a pledge this weekend. You can pick up information packets with pledge forms in the back of the church to be mailed in, or for more information please call 617-779-3700 or visit www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com. Thank you. Respect Life Ministry Baby Shower This is the weekend for baby gifts for needy women
and their babies. Please put your unwrapped gift in any of the
baby baskets located at the exits of the church. Your help is
deeply appreciated. Birthright Carnations Birthright is grateful to the members of St. Patrick’s Parish for the generous support received on Mother’s Day. The proceeds will enable us to maintain our center in Framingham and to continue our assistance to pregnant women. Our sincere thanks. 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. Receptionist Position The Campion Jesuit Center, 319 Concord Road, Weston has an opening for a receptionist. Hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. beginning June 18. Contact Sandra Mitchell at 781-788-4708, smitchell@campioncenter.org for more information. Saint Bridget School We are now accepting Admission Applications for the 2007-2008 school year for Kindergarten and Kindergarten 1 (Pre K) through grade 7. 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. 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 oungsters are safe at all times. |
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