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FROM THE PASTOR Tickets will be on sale after all of the Masses this weekend for the ST. PATRICK'S PARISH FAMILY DAY on July 27th at Glen Ellen Country Club. Last year's event was a huge success so I want to encourage all to reserve a spot. In a parish of our size we need to use a day like this as a great opportunity to relax and to become better acquainted with each other. In the midst of all that goes on in our lives, we need to take some time for relaxation and recreation. There will be golfing, swimming, tennis, and plenty of activities for the whole family, as well as a great dinner. Hopefully, you can be a part of the excitement. I want to welcome ANNE MULHERN who joins our Parish Staff as the receptionist and bookkeeper. Anne has had much experience in the financial world and is blessed with a great personality. Anne lives in Natick with her husband and two sons. I am delighted that she has agreed to assist the parish in this capacity.I also want to welcome home our seminarian, WILLIAM VENTURA who will be with us for the remaining weeks of the summer. Bill is entering his second year as a theologian at St. John's Seminary and has agreed to assist us at St. Patrick's. Bill will be teaching a TOPICAL BIBLE STUDY on Mondays and Thursdays after the 8:00 AM Daily Mass. I am grateful to him for his willingness to offer this gift to the parish community and I urge all those who are able to join him for this time of study and an update in Catholic theology. In addition to this, Bill will spend some of his time visiting the nursing homes and hospitals, as well as brining Holy Communion to the sick in their homes. It is a great blessing to have Bill with us for this time and I am certain that we will all benefit from his many gifts. Bill will also be able to assist our new parish seminarian, MARK BARR, as he prepares to enter the seminary in the fall. We are blessed to have these two fine candidates pursuing their studies towards ordination to the Priesthood. I hope that you will continue to offer your prayerful encouragement and support to them. We are looking forward to the installation of our new Archbishop and we urge your continued prayers. The MOST REVEREND SEAN P. O'MALLEY, O.F.M., CAP. will be installed as the sixth Archbishop of Boston on July 30th at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. The Archbishop-Designate certainly will need the support and prayers of all Catholics as he undertakes this formidable challenge. We pray that God will help him to be a faithful teacher, a wise administrator, and a holy priest. May his words and example inspire and guide us so that we can be a true family of faith united in love around the Altar. Finally, as we reach the half-way mark of the summer, I want to encourage all of you to take some time for yourselves. The days can be hectic and can be full of "stuff" but we need to constantly be refreshed through prayer and recreation. I urge all of you to make a visit with the Lord Jesus in the Adoration Chapel and to spend some quiet time with Him. I always find that, no matter how stressful the day, I leave His presence with a lighter step and a brighter outlook. The Chapel is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 7/20 5:30 PM Collective
Intention Mass Charles Gallerani PLEASE PRAY FOR Amanda Clift, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Lawrence Leone, Lorraine McDonough, Gregg Giallonardo, 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 C. Austin Woods. SANCTUARY LAMPS LAMPS for the week of July 20 will burn in prayer for the Brochu Family, Grace Tiberio, Ruth Carroll, the Hardin Family, Fr. Kurt J. Klismet, OSST, William J. Sceles, and C. Austin Woods. 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 $11,178.20 $6,821.80 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 $8,370.00 287 envelopes were used for an average donation $29.16 PLEASE NOTE: : An additional $122.00 has been received for the Black and Native American Missions. The final total for that collection is $1,424.00. Thank you for your generosity. STEWARDSHIP In today's Gospel, Jesus had planned to slip away from the crowds for a few moments of peace and a little rest. When He saw the people gathered, however, He put His needs aside to meet the needs of others. Sometimes, as good stewards, we are called to do the same. HELP WANTED: PARISH CUSTODIAN Full-time custodian needed for work week of Saturday-Wednesday.
Schedule is 16 hours Saturday and Sunday, 24 hours Monday through
Wednesday (1-9 p.m.). Religious Education High School Students are invited to join 1000 of your future
closest friends on a Everyone is welcome to the Live 2B Holy Contemporary Christian Concert to be held Aug 9 in Salem. Come be amazed by how much fun it can be to Be Catholic! Check out the website http://www.proud2bcatholic.com for more info or contact Melisa in the Religious Education Office. Volunteer The religious Education Office is looking for volunteers to help out in a number of ways including teaching, general logistical help, and occasional volunteers. Please contact the Religious Education Office to set up an appointment.
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. Volunteers Needed at St. Patrick's Manor We are looking for Eucharistic Ministers. ADORATION CHAIR MARKERS Chair markers are now available. These will be used to identify the dedicated adorer for a particular hour. Please pick up a marker as you begin your hour and pass it along to the next dedicated adorer when they arrive. This should help to let you get to know one another and also to identify substitutes. Thank you for your cooperation. A special thank you to Julie Ceplikas for designing and making the markers and also to Deborah Bingham for suggesting the idea! FELLOWSHIP of YOUNG ADULTS (20s & 30s) Come and join us as we grow in our understanding of our Faith by
listening to tapes by top Catholic apologists, followed by a group
discussion. Right now we are studying Islam from a Catholic
perspective. When: Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Where: Joseph
Center 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 Due to "Natick Days", our Flea Market date has been moved to
September 20. 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 General Activities Begin at 12 Noon 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
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