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FROM THE PASTOR I am happy to announce that we have selected a new Director of Religious Education. After an extensive search conducted by members of the Religious Education Commission, we have invited MELISSA MELNYK to join the Pastoral team as our new Director of the parish program. Melissa is a graduate of Concordia University in Montreal and has recently completed a Masters of Theology from Weston College in Cambridge. Melissa brings with her a wealth of experience in planning, development, and evaluation to her new position. She also has an extensive background as a Coordinator of Youth Ministry and has been very active in the promotion of stewardship as a way of life. I am certain that Melissa will be a tremendous blessing to this parish and I am especially grateful to the members of the Search Committee for their efforts in this endeavor. My thanks to Fr. MARK RILEY, DR. JOSEPH KEEFE, MICHELLE HYDE, GRACE KELEMANIK, and KITTY GEARY for identifying Melissa as the appropriate candidate. Melissa will begin her new role on July 1, 2003. I have asked the members of the Parish Pastoral Council to prepare a working document concerning the present state of the parish. We have identified five areas of parish life and are in the process of collating information as to the current status of these components of parochial life. The five areas are Spiritual Life, Religious Education, Parish Activities, Parish Facilities, and Parish Finances. At the completion of this project, we will then begin to assess these various areas of concern in order to establish some concrete goals for our future. We will be eliciting input from parishioners as we determine how best to achieve these goals as we attempt to provide the best pastoral services possible. I want to thank all of the parishioners of St. Patrick's who helped me to observe the 25th Anniversary of my ordination to the Priesthood. I am overwhelmed and deeply appreciative of your prayerful support and acts of kindness. I would be remiss if I allowed this celebration to obscure some other important milestones. I offer my prayerful best wishes and congratulations to Frs. STEPHEN DONOHOE, WILLIAM IBACH, and JOSEPH "TONY" PAQUET who celebrated their anniversaries on June 13th and to Fr. MARK RILEY who will observe his anniversary on June 16th. I am honored to be associated with these dedicated priests and know that you will join me in extending our gratitude to them for their faithful and generous service. May God, Who has begun this wonderful work in them, bring it to completion. Finally, today we observe FATHER'S DAY and we remember all of those fathers who have sacrificed so much for the sake of their families. The blessing that these men are to the lives of their children can never be fully acknowledged in words. We pray that fathers will always be the best of teachers to their children by the example that they set and the lives that they lead. We offer today our prayers that God will reward them for their many acts of kindness to us and to those who have died, that He may grant them eternal rest in His Kingdom of peace.Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 6/15 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Edna Lambert, Luis Fonseca PLEASE PRAY FOR Peter Lane, Mary Larracey, Muriel Cosentino, Denise Perreault, Paul Guerin, Elizabeth Fahey, Rose Kilmer, Kathleen Mary Kennedy, Amy Flickenger, Richard Carroll, Flo Parrinello, 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 Jim Ligouri. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of June 15 will burn in prayer for the Brochu family, Grace Tiberio, and Michael W. Lesniak. 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 Budgeted Actual $18,000.00 $13,653.10 $4,346.90 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 $9,227.00 322 envelopes were used for an average donation $28.66 SPECIAL COLLECTION We received $2,100.00 for the annual Seminary Collection. Thank you for your generosity! MARRIAGE AFFIRMATION AND PROTECTION We ask everyone in the Church to write, call or email your State Senator and State Representative and to encourage your friends to do the same. Letters are especially effective. We urge you to reaffirm marriage as the union between one man and one woman. Please support H.3190, the Marriage Affirmation & Protection Amendment when it comes up for a vote in November. Your legislators need to hear from you. Include your home address and mail your letters to the following: David Linsky, State Representative, Room 473F ST PATRICK'S FAMILY MASS The Family Mass, with its readings from the Children's Lectionary, homilies, and music will break for the summer months of July and August. We will wrap up the weekend of June 28th and 29th. Of course, the Sunday Mass at 9:00 a.m. will continue as scheduled. The Family Mass itself will begin again in the Fall. ATTENTION PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN PARENTS We are planning on starting a Preschool and Kindergarten Religious Education program this fall. If you are interested in having your children attend or would like more information please sign the sheet in the vestibule after the Masses on June 21st and 22nd. For more information, please contact Pam Burke at 508-545-1016. HELP WANTED The Hospitality Committee will need some extra help with Father Kiely's reception so if you can assist in setting up, serving, or cleaning up, it would be greatly appreciated. Please call either Sandra at 508-651-8203 or Jean at the Parish Office at 508-653-1093. Thank you. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES The week begins with an experience of team building at a ropes course. The group then splits into "work teams" which will serve at locations such as Greater Boston Food Bank, Bethany House (nursing home for religious women), St. Mary's Women and Infants Center, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club and many others. At night we spend some quality time to process and pray together. It is truly a very powerful experience. Contact Barbara Walsh 508-651-9991 or Fr. Mark at the rectory for more information. CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Contact Barbara Walsh 508-651-9991 or Fr. Mark at the rectory for more information. Chaperones Needed We will need adult chaperones for both the Gospel Road Training and the Catholic Leadership Institute experience. If you can help with either of these please contact Barbara Walsh 508-651-9991 or Fr. Mark at the rectory 508-653-1093. Thank you. Philip H. Woods Scholarship Awards These scholarships are awarded by the St. Vincent de Paul Society in honor of Philip H. Woods who has been a member of the Society for 53 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 2003 Awards go to: Kimberly Cecchi Marian High School Upcoming Weekend Dates For further information call: 800-367-0343 / 508-653-8864 / 866-367-6193 / http://www.MENE.org FELLOWSHIP of YOUNG ADULTS (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 6/19, 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. Camping trip to Salisbury Beach, 6/20-6/22. Contact Becky,becky_cosby@yahoo.com Bowling Night, Sat 6/28, 7pm. Meet us at Fairway Lanes (Rt.9, Natick) for an awesome night of candlepin bowling. Contact Eric, 508 845-5008, eje@world.std.com. A LETTER TO OUR PARISH FAMILY June 1, 2003 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In the recent weeks since I have learned that I have colon cancer, I have seen the Face of the Body of Christ and it is you! There are no words to express the gratitude and humility with which I have received your outpouring of love; your prayers, cards, phone calls and expressions of care. I have come to know the true meaning of "Christian community". You are all so dear to me. I have successfully weathered the first phase of my treatment, namely the surgery which removed the tumor from my colon. The plan is that in several weeks I will begin a course of chemo therapy to shrink the tumor on my liver. After sufficient chemo and recovery from the first surgery, I will undergo a second major surgery to remove the tumor from my liver. This will be followed by additional chemo therapy to, hopefully, eradicate any remaining cancer left behind. On many days this seems like too daunting a journey. And then I recall the clear and certain fact that through your efforts of prayer and love, I have been surrounded by God's angels and the recipient of His peace. I most humbly request that you continue to pray for me that I may have strength and grace to walk this path with faith and the willingness to suffer for others. Please know that you are in my prayers and that I love you. Affectionately, your sister in Christ, 4TH OF JULY We need your help in making the float for this year's July 4th parade. We will meet every Saturday beginning on June 14th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the garage next to the parking lot. If you are able to help us build and assemble the float, please call Father Riley or Matt at the rectory 508-653-1093, or just stop by on Saturday, June 14th. HEALTH KITS ARRIVE IN IRAQ The Peace & Justice Ministry is happy to tell you that the Health Kits that our parish donated for Iraqi families arrived in Iraq. The American Friends Service Committee recently delivered almost 20,000 health kits to Iraq. Kits were distributed to Iraq and Palestinian internally displaced people, residents of homes for the aged and the Rashad Psychiatric Hospital, patients at Karameh Hospital, and children at the Dar il Naja orphanage. Rizzo Run For Liberty 5K Road Race Applications now available at the Natick Outdoor Store or Register online at www.coolrunning.com A benefit for the William Rizzo Community Foundation Inc. Providing practical and financial support for those overburdened by catastrophic illness Supporting bone marrow screening and blood drives in the metrowest area William J. Reynolds Memorial Blood Drive FLEA MARKET Saint Patrick Parish will be having a Flea Market/Yard Sale in September to help one of our sister parishes, St. Matthew's in Dorchester. We are looking for anything that is in good condition and resaleable - china, furniture, glasses, gift items, books, toys, etc. Call Ann at 508-653-2781 or Gail at 508-655-6274 with any questions. SAINT PATRICK PARISH FAMILY OUTING |
