The SECOND COLLECTION that is being taken up at all of the Masses this weekend is for aid to the CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE. In this part of the world, the Church is emerging from 70 years of Communist rule and is vigorously attempting to rebuild the faith of her people. Your financial contribution in this collection will be used to support much needed religious education programs, train seminarians, and to expand the social and pastoral ministries required to serve God’s people. Additionally, your gift will help to rebuild churches, convents, and schools that fell into disrepair under those oppressive totalitarian regimes that caused untold suffering to so many. Your generosity in this collection can help provide the resources to grow and nourish the Catholic faith in this region of the world. May the Lord bless you abundantly for your generous concern and compassionate response to this appeal.

I want to call your attention to the sign that is now in front of our former parish school building and to explain its presence. The sign announces the “availability” of the building and provides the phone number for Codman Realty in the event of inquiries from interested parties. For the record, let me state that the building is NOT for sale; it is offered for lease only and under terms that would allow St. Patrick’s Parish to continue to use the facility for parish needs. We are doing this for a number of reasons but primarily to “mitigate” any financial losses that our former tenant, the Montrose School, might incur in fulfillment of our lease agreement with them. We also recognize the critical importance of utilizing that space in a manner that continues to generate revenue for the parish and permits our use. I hope to be able to share with you shortly a detailed account of the status of the legal issues between the Montrose School and St. Patrick’s Parish that remain unresolved at this juncture.

However, what I can share with you immediately is the fact that our operating cash flow has been severely impacted by the loss of revenue owed to St. Patrick’s by our former tenants. Our long term planning efforts over the past few years has focused on the scheduled end of this lease in 2010. As the legal experts attempt to resolve this conflict, St. Patrick’s Parish’s Operating Expenses have continued to increase and as a result, we are facing a serious shortfall of close to $20,000.00 in operating revenue. The Finance Council is aggressively looking at ways to reverse this alarming situation by increasing revenue but I need to ask all of you to prayerfully consider making an immediate and substantial increase in your financial contributions. During the summer months, when people are traditionally on vacation, the Offertory at Mass, which is the financial life-line for us, decreases and this creates a serious threat to our financial stability. In the past, we have been able to budget for this but regrettably, this past year’s unforeseen expenses have left us in a precarious position. The Finance Council will make its detailed annual report to the parish community in September but in the interim, I am asking you to please increase your weekly contributions. We greatly appreciate your support.

Mass Intentions This Week

 

Sun. 7/15	5:30 PM	Collective Intention Mass		Maria Ruiz and Salvatore Purpura
Mon. 7/16	8:00 AM	Mass for Sick
Tues. 7/17	8:00 AM	June Hendricks
Wed. 7/18	8:00 AM	Eileen Muldoon	7:30 PM	Margaret Venditti
Thur.7/19	8:00 AM	Mary & James McNally
Fri. 7/20	8:00 AM	Josephine Annecchino
Sat.7/21	8:00 AM	Mary Ford Kingsley (living)

PLEASE PRAY FOR Fr. Frank Manning, Philip Allen, James Atherton, Harold Barbieri, Bridie Bell, Lucille Belmore, Joanne Bolles, 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, Janet Hutchins, Thomas Kean, Charlene Lombardi, Helen MacDonald, Catherine MacLellan, Dave Markow, Marie Murphy, Fran Quaranto, Felicia Quesada, Elaine Ruda, Eleonore Santospago, Marie Smith, Dennis P. Sullivan, Wilma Verge, Barbara Waite, Maryann Webster, Ricky Webster, and all the sick of the parish.

SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of July 22will burn in prayer for special intentions.

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.

Stewardship

“Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.” Luke 10:42
The story of Martha and Mary reminds us that good stewards give time both to serve the Lord and to simply be with Him in prayer.

Prayer for Vocations

Dear God, you have created us in your own image and have given us so many gifts. We ask you to bless us all, so that we may know best how to love you and each other with those gifts. We pray especially for those young men and women who are searching for ways to serve you in love. May they be open to all that you may ask. We pray for those who study for the priesthood and religious life, that their preparations may bring to the church happy and holy priests and religious men and women. We ask this, through Christ the Good Shepherd.
Amen.

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.
Your generosity in assisting individuals and families who are unable to meet some of their basic needs is greatly appreciated!

Marriage Encounter

An experience for building communication, creating intimacy, self-esteem, and enriching the values of marriage, family, and faith. This program is for couples who believe they have a good marriage but desire a deeper understanding, a richer communication, a better quality, and more spirituality in their marriage.

Upcoming dates:
The weekend of August 10th
The weekend of September 14th
The weekend of October 19th

For further details, please call 800-367-0343, or visit the website at www.mene.org.

Xaverian Missionary Fathers
14th Annual Golf Tournament

The Xaverian Missionary Fathers are holding their 14th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, August 6th, at the Pinecrest Golf Club in Holliston, MA. The $110 player fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, prizes, and a catered buffet dinner following the tournament at the Fatima Shrine Hall. To register, please send your name, address, and check to:

Xaverian Missionaries
101 Summer Street
Post Office Box 5857
Holliston, MA 01746

Sponsorship and advertisements are also available. For additional information, contact the Xaverian Fathers at 508-429-2144. All proceeds benefit the work of the Xaverian Missions around the world.

Literacy Unlimited Needs Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to assist in teaching English language skills or basic literacy skills to adults. Training is provided; no teaching experience required Classes are held at the Framingham Public Library. For more information, please call 508-879-3570, X-214.

Please pray daily for the vocation of marriage

Heavenly Father,
Through the intercession of the Holy Family,
Help us treasure the gift of marriage that
reflects the love of Christ for the Church,
where the self-giving love
of husband and wife
unites them more perfectly and
cooperates in your plan for
new life created in your image.
Help us support men and women
in their vocation of marriage,
especially in difficult times when
they join their sufferings to the Cross.
Help us uphold the institution of marriage
in our society as the place where
love is nurtured and family life begins.
Help us acknowledge that our future
depends on this love and on your
providential care for us. Amen

Nihil Obstat: Reverend Mark O’Connell, J.C.D.
Imprimatur: Seán Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap.
Archbishop of Boston
May 15, 2007

Summer Office Hours

Please note that the parish office is open Monday – Thursday from 9:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 noon during the summer months.

Eucharistic Adoration

Our parish is blessed with the opportunity to worship before the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please consider Jesus’ invitation to join him in prayer by spending some quiet time before the Blessed Sacrament. No appointment necessary.

The Adoration Ministry is also in need of adorers on a regular basis who can commit to spending one hour a week before the Blessed Sacrament. The need is especially great between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 7:00 a.m., and daily between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you can commit to a regularly scheduled hour, please contact Anne Reilly at 508-655-8516.

One of the requirements of offering Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is that the Blessed Sacrament may never be left alone. We must ensure that at least one person is always present before the Lord in the Adoration Chapel in order to meet our commitments.

Parish Activities

Please check out our St. Patrick Parish activities online. Here is a sample of the calendar view.

Pilgrimage to Portugal and Spain
October 29 – November 9, 2007

The World Apostolate of Fatima (Archdiocese of Boston) is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Fatima, Lisbon, Santiago de Compostela, and other shrine sites to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Fatima Apparitions and the Year of Grace and Mercy.
The pilgrimage will be led by Father Ed Riley, Spiritual Director, and the cost is $2,299 plus taxes. Please contact Vi Corey at 781-326-6185 to find out more information.

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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