FROM THE PASTOR

I want to invite all parishioners to our MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER this Monday evening, July 14th at 7:30 PM in the Church. This month we will be praying the STATIONS OF THE RESURRECTION, the VIA LUCIS. We will be meditating on the resurrection of Christ and discovering the pathway of light that Christ blazes through our lives. There will be refreshments served in the church Hall after the service.

I am delighted to be able to post some pictures of the REV. STEPHEN G. DONOHOE as he celebrates Mass for our troops in Iraq. I had the opportunity to speak with Fr. Donohoe this week and he is looking forward to coming home in the near future. As I shared with him, getting a firm date for his arrival home is like "trying to nail Jello to the wall!!" Nevertheless, he sounds great and, although he is surrounded by gunfire, he assures me that he is "relatively" safe. Fr. Donohoe is most grateful for all of our prayers and support. Please continue to pray for him and for all of the people who are involved in this conflict. May peace soon be achieved and harmony be restored.

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 7/13    5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass  Luis Fonseca, Edna Lambert, Joseph Rehill,and Nicholas & Orpha Merica
Mon. 7/14   8:00 AM Mass for the Sick    
Tues. 7/15   8:00 AM Emilia Raneri   
Wed. 7/16   8:00 AM Najla Bellofalto   7:30 PM James P. Jones
Thur. 7/17   8:00 AM Josephine & Louis Annecchino
Fri. 7/18     8:00 AM William J. Scales &   
Sat. 7/19    8:00 AM Daniel Garvey & Anna Phillips

PLEASE PRAY FOR Lorraine McDonough, Gregg Giallonardo, 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, Nadia DeMasi, Elvira Portyrala, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish, as well as all the faithful departed, especially Mary Larracey.

SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of July 13 will burn in prayer for the Brochu Family, Grace Tiberio, and Ronald Peterson, 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.

PARISH SUPPORT
July 6, 2003

Budgeted               Actual
Offertory                Offertory                Deficit

$18,000.00            $10,305.00           $7,695.00

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      $7,392.00
Non-envelope users      $2,913.00
Total Offertory       $10,305.00

268 envelopes were used for an average donation $27.58

We received $1,302.00 for the Black & Native American Missions collection. Thank you for your generosity!

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a special collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe on 7/27/03.

Some recent parish bills

Support of Catholic Schools    $2,618.00
Flowers     454.76
Maintenance of Grounds     332.26
Lay Health Insurance    1,544.40
Weekly Envelopes     360.85
Alter Supplies     440.08
Religious Education Expenses    952.62

STEWARDSHIP

Today's readings are about being chosen and sent. The prophet Amos was chosen by the Lord and sent to use his talents for the people of God. The Gospel recounts the story of the sending of the twelve disciples; and in the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that we, too, are chosen. For what have I been chosen? To whom have I been sent?

The Saint Patrick Cemetery Commission kindly requests that any Memorial Day decorations currently placed on graves be removed prior to the third week of July. Any items remaining on the graves after that time will be disposed of. Thank you for your cooperation.

Religious Education

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

GOSPEL ROAD SUMMER 2003
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR TEENS
SERVING THE POOR IN FAITH
5 DAY PROGRAM 8/17 - 8/23/2003

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.

Volunteers Needed at St. Patrick's Manor

We are looking for Eucharistic Ministers.
We also have opportunities for volunteers to visit residents,
take residents outdoors, transport residents to outdoor
concerts and assist at bingo games.
Contact: Anne Eagan, Volunteer Coordinator
508-879-8000 or 505-626-1617

FELLOWSHIP of YOUNG ADULTS (20s & 30s)

Bible Study, Thu 7/17, 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.

Antique Car Rally, BBQ, & Pool Party, Sat 7/26, 3pm. Summer BBQ with a trip to see the nearby antique car rally. Contact Becky,becky_cosby@yahoo.com

FLEA MARKET

PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF DATE

Due to "Natick Days", our Flea Market date has been moved to September 20.
Saint Patrick Parish will be having a Flea Market/Yard Sale to help one of our sister parishes, St. Matthew's in Dorchester. It will take place in the Church's back parking lot. We are looking for anything that is in good condition and resaleable - china, furniture, glasses, gift items, sporting goods, books, toys, jewelry, bric a brac, etc. For information on drop off or pick up call Ann at 508-653-2781 or Gail at 508-655-6274.

EVENING OF PRAYER

Please join us for this month's Evening of Prayer on Monday, July 14th, at 7:30 p.m. We will pray the Stations of the Resurrection. Refreshments will be served following the service. Bring a friend!!!

SAINT PATRICK PARISH FAMILY OUTING

Tickets for the family outing on July 27th at Glen Ellen Country Club are available for sale after all Masses this weekend or by contacting the Rectory during the week

Dinner and general activities:    $25.00 per person
You may partake in any or all activities. There will be available miniature golf, Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis, softball, volleyball, basketball, ping-pong, horseshoes, and bocce. (If you want to come to the dinner buffet only that's OK too.)

Children under 13:    $10.00 per person
The activities for children will be led by Glen Ellen counselors and include moonwalk, scavenger hunt and other games

Golf and dinner:    $85.00 per person
This includes greens fees, golf cart and dinner.

General Activities Begin at 12 Noon
Dinner @ 6:00 p.m.

MARRIAGE PREP

The Fall 2003 session of Marriage Preparation will be held on September 27th and October 4th (two Saturdays). If you are planning to be married before May 2004, you should attend this session.
For more information or to register, call:Mary and Ron Whinnem at 508-655-1463. The spring 2004 session will be held in March.

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