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FROM THE PASTOR I want to extend a warm welcome to our new Parochial Vicar, the REVEREND JASON W. WORTHLEY to our parish family. Fr. Worthley began his new assignment at St. Patrick's this past Tuesday and has already begun to make a positive impact on our parish life. We are certainly blessed to have this wonderful priest with us and I am grateful to Archbishop Sean for this gift. I am certain that you will have many opportunities to personally welcome Fr. Worthley and will do all that you can to make him feel at home here. I would also like to express my prayerful congratulations to the REVEREND STEPHEN S. DONOHOE, the REVEREND MARK J. RILEY, and the REVEREND JOSEPH A.PAQUET, S.J., as they observe the anniversary of the Ordinations to the Sacred Priesthood. Fr. Donohoe and. Paquet were ordained on June 13th, although in different years while Fr. Riley was ordained on June 16th. These three priests have enriched my life and the life of this entire parish by their fraternal charity and priestly example. As we acknowledge our good fortune in having these men of God in our midst, we ask the Lord to continue to bless them with the same happiness with which He has blessed us through them. AD MULTOS ANNOS. I want to invite all parishioners to join us on this Monday evening, June 14th for our MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER as we continue the spiritual renewal program for our parish. The theme for this month is the Eucharist and we have invited our parish seminarian, MARK BARR, to share some of his reflections on the importance of the Eucharist in the life of a disciple. The evening will begin with the celebration of Evening Prayer in the Church at 7:30 PM along with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament. We will conclude the evening with Benediction. As always, there will be refreshments in the Hall at the conclusion of the Prayer Service. I hope that all of you will take advantage of this opportunity to "come away for awhile and rest with the Lord." This weekend, the Church observes the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ and this affords us the opportunity to reflect upon the great gift that the Eucharist is to all of us. The Real Presence of Christ, under the appearance of bread and wine, is the Source and Summit of the life of every Catholic. It is to Christ that we bring all that we have and are and we are nourished with His own Body and Blood as the Food for our journey. I want to encourage all parishioners to make a visit to the Adoration Chapel that is located on Hayes Street and which is open 24 hours a day, seven days of the week. The time that we spend in His Presence provides us with the strength that we need to stay the course as we go through our daily routines. I would also like to urge all parishioners to contribute to the ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL. The Appeal is the life-line for so many of the programs sponsored by the Archdiocese and our financial support is critical. The lack of financial resources has already had a severe impact on many pastoral programs and your generous response to the Appeal is needed to ensure that those who are most in need do not go without. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 6/13 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass William K. Donahue, Edna Lambert
PLEASE PRAY FOR Ulysse Richard, Ella Green, Dave Markow, Stuart McIntosh, Anna Amendolla, Laura Tomlin, Lucy Grupposo, , Marie Smith, John Healey, Joel Dennis, Greg Giallonardo, Nancy Brodeur, Erin McKay, Tony Amendolla, Thomas Kean, Chuck Plaistek, Jane O'Keefe, Diane Doyle, Amanda Clift, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Muriel Cosentino, Denise Perreault, , Amy Flickenger, Paul Cropper, James Philips, Jean Orme, Nadia DeMasi, Elvira Portyrala, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish, as well as all the faithful departed, especially Peter Fair and Ann Johnson. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of June 13th will burn in prayer for Gerard A. Halpin, Jr. 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. Cead Mile Failte
PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $15,000.00 $13,743.50 $1,256.50 Special Collection St. Patrick Parish gave $4,435.00 for the special collection for victims of floods in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Thank you once again for your generosity!
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ST. PATRICK'S SUMMER BIBLE CAMP When: JULY 26 - 30, 2004; 8:45am-12:15pm Where: Montrose School - Across from St. Pat's RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Attention First Communion Families! If you ordered portraits from Stephenson studios, please pick them up in the rectory. First Communion Certificates and Banners are also available for pick up. If you forgot to pick them up after First Communion, you may pick them up at the rectory. Any questions please call Manni LaCount at 508-907-6220. World Youth Day 2005 in Koln There is still room to register for World Youth Day 2005 in Koln, Germany. We will begin fundraising shortly with the youth members of our community who have committed to this challenge. Please contact Melisa 508-907-6220 for information on participation or to assist our youth for this major life changing event. Let us support and encourage them, as they "Come to Worship Him". Catechists for September Are you thinking of sharing your time and your faith with our religious education program next year? Contact Melisa Melnyk in the Religious Education Office to make an appointment.
All who have taught these grades in the past or looking into helping this coming year are invited to Orientation evenings to evaluate and plan the curriculum for 2004-2005 year.
All Orientation Meetings will be held in the Religious Education Room of Montrose School (first floor).
Religious Education Registration Packets for 2004-2005 Packets will be sent out to all currently registered students to renew their registration. Please contact Manni (508-907-6220) if you were not registered this year but would like a registration packet sent to you for next year. Summer Dates Are Here! As promised, here are the dates of summer gatherings and camps:
New Lector Training A training session for new lectors will be held on Tuesday, June 15th, at 7:30 PM in the Lower Church. Anyone interested in becoming a lector is invited and encouraged to attend this important session. Thank You Dear "Car Wash Crew" and helpers,
Thank You Thanks to everyone who helped in the various ministries at last week's Mass of Compassion. Several of our homebound and infirmed parishioners were able to attend, and they were most grateful for the opportunity to attend Mass in the Church, and very appreciative of the wonderful luncheon afterwards. Child Abuse Prevention Program As many are aware, volunteers are required to complete the Child Abuse Prevention Program per directive of the Archdiocese and Conference of Bishops. This consists of 2 videos and discussion. Those attending found the program very informative. The following newly added session is available:
Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 6/17, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008. Movie Night, Sat 6/19, Chunky's Cinema/Pub in Haverhill. Movie and time TBD. Contact Elizabeth, lizh@media.mit.edu. PERPETUAL ADORATION Perpetual Adoration with exposition needs a great push.
Extra coverage is needed for the following hours:
Parish Nurse Program Open House The Open House for the Parish Nurse Program that was held last Sunday was a great success thanks to Mrs. Lauren Gentile, R.N., and Mrs. Corinne DiGirolamo, R.N., our Parish Nurses, and thanks to all who stopped by to get acquainted and provide input for the Health Assessment Survey. The Office of the Parish Nurse will be opening shortly in the lower Sacristy. Please watch the bulletin for further details regarding days and hours of operation. Eucharistic Adoration When Jesus called His apostles from their work to follow Him, He knew they heard Him, not only with their ears, but, within their hearts. They heard Him. They listened to Him. They followed Him. They loved Him.
Evening of Prayer Our next monthly Evening of Prayer will be held on Monday, June 14th, at 7:30 PM in the Upper Church. Our topic this month is the EUCHARIST, and Mark Barr will be our special guest speaker. We will pray Evening Prayer together, and the evening will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Please join us for prayer, reflection, and adoration. Refreshments will be served downstairs following the service. All are welcome Phillip H. Woods Scholarship Awards These scholarships are awarded by the St. Vincent de Paul Society in honor of Phillip H. Woods who has been a member of the Society for 54 years. They are available to seniors who are members of St. Patrick Parish and have contributed in a significant manner to the parish and civil communities. The 2004 awards go to the following students from Natick High School:
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