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FROM THE PASTOR I want to welcome the REVEREND JOHN WILSON to our parish this weekend. Fr. Wilson is a member of the Pontifical Society of the Propagation of the Faith and he will be speaking at all of the Masses in order to heighten our awareness of the missionary work of the Catholic Church. There will be a SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION taken up to offer financial assistance to those priests and religious who have left their homes in order to bring the Gospel to distant lands. We are certainly blessed to welcome Fr. Wilson to St. Patrick's and extend to him some fraternal hospitality as a sign of our appreciation for the wonderful work that the missionaries do for God's holy people. I know that you will all be as generous to this special appeal as your means allow and I am certain that God will reward you for your kindness to those who serve in His name. Our St. Patrick's Vacation Bible School begins this week and I want to express my appreciation to NANCY MAGUIRE for all of her hard work in preparing for this wonderful event. This year's theme is "LAVA LAVA ISLAND" and Nancy and her staff of volunteers have transformed the school into a tropical island paradise. The generosity of all of those involved in this endeavor is a reminder of what can be accomplished when good people step forward and offer their extraordinary gifts for the benefit of others. As we express our gratitude to those involved, let us continue to keep them in our prayers that this week may be a time of great grace and enjoyment to all who participate. May all experience a greater awareness of God's wonderful love for each of His children and emerge from this week with a renewed enthusiasm to follow Him to our true paradise of Heaven. I have been meeting with the PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL and the PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL during these past few months in order to determine what would be the best course of action with regard to the parish properties on Lincoln Street. It has been the recommendation of both advisory groups that the parish should liquidate these particular assets and use the money from the sale of property to finance some of the necessary capital improvements to our beautiful Church building. I recently asked parishioners for their input and received an almost universal agreement to this recommendation. However, before I accept this recommendation and move forward, I want to await the advice of those parishioners from the closing parishes in the area who will be joining our family in the near future. Since a decision of this magnitude affects the future of the parish, it seems only right and proper that we hold this decision in abeyance until everyone has had an opportunity to consider all of the alternatives. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 7/25 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass William K. Donahue, Souls in Purgatory, Luisa Valenti, Maura Rafferty, and the Blanton family
PLEASE PRAY FOR Jordan Pascucci, Elaine Ruda, Ulysse Richard, Ella Green, Dave Markow, Stuart McIntosh, 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, 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 Gerard LeBlanc and Joseph Crestuk. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of July 25th will burn in prayer for Ralph C. DiGiandomenico, Jr.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 Budgeted Actual $15,000.00 $10,552.17 $4,447.83 STEWARDSHIP Jesus is describing God's immeasurable generosity when He says in today's gospel, "Whoever asks, receives; whoever seeks, finds; whoever knocks, is admitted." But it should also be the description of us as Christian stewards - those seeking to follow Christ by using our gifts in service to others.
WON'T YOU HELP US…………….?
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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 Help Wanted Saint Patrick Parish Religious Education Department is seeking a part time secretary/administrative assistant to work 20-25 hours/week in this busy office. Responsibilities include: Maintaining database records, processing registrations, handling correspondence, light bookkeeping, answering telephones, and general office support. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as computer experience in MS Office Applications. Must be available for Sunday morning classes 8:00-12:00 and some evenings during the week. Knowledge of Archdiocesan policies preferred but not required. Please send resume to Melisa Melnyk, Director of Religious Education, or call the Religious Education Office at 508-907-6220. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Please Register The families who have not yet submitted registration forms, please do so ASAP so that we may anticipate our needs for catechists, materials, and books. If you are interested in joining our religious education program, please contact the Office of Religious Education 508-907-6220 or by email religiouseducation@attglobal.net so that we may mail you a registration packet. Seeking Catechists Without Catechists our program cannot run. We are currently looking for individuals to instruct our children and teens in the ways of our Catholic faith. Training and materials provided, all age groups available. Other opportunities for involvement available, Please contact Melisa Melnyk 508-907-6220, or email:religiouseducation@attglobal.net Religious Ed. Program wish list:
Upcoming Activities:
Additional registration forms available at www.oymboston.org. Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 7/29, 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. First Friday Dinner, Fri 8/6, following 7:30pm Mass. Each month we go out to dinner after First Friday Mass. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008. C.A.P. Training Session Rescheduled Please note the new session for July:
Election 2004:
30 Million voting Catholics have the power to transform our country. We can make it more supportive of life, families, and the poor. But "voting Catholic" does not mean voting just for "Catholic" politicians who oppose Church values on abortion, marriage, and human dignity.
Sunday, July 25th, 2004
PERPETUAL ADORATION St. Patrick's Parish is so blessed to have Perpetual Adoration. We are also thankful to the adorers who faithfully commit to their hour. However, there are times when the committed adorer is unable to cover his/her hour. Vacation time is here and we would greatly appreciate anyone who is able to substitute during the summer months. On the bulletin board in the chapel vestibule is a list of adorers looking for a substitute. If you would like to visit other adoration chapels while on vacation, www.therealpresence.org lists parishes with adoration by state throughout the US, the days and times of adoration and maps. Another helpful website for vacationers is www.masstimes.org. Through these resources you can connect with Sunday Mass and adoration no matter where your summer plans take you! Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Ministry
Community notices
Journeying line by line through the familiar prayer Fr. Hal Obayashi St. Zepherin's Parish Hall, Wayland Tuesday, July 27 at 7pm Call to register by July 23: 358-2985 or 653-8013 Donation $10 The St. Vincent dePaul Society once again will be helping families with BACK TO SCHOOL clothing needs. Please call the Rectory and leave your name and telephone number and we will contact you. All calls are confidential. "The Catholic Church in the United States has made invaluable contributions to the spiritual and material well being of our country…20% of the hospitals in the country are run by the Church, the largest social service agencies and relief organizations in the land are agencies of the Catholic Church." …
" Christian means anointed - anointed to be part of the same mission that is Christ's - to reveal the face of our loving and merciful Father in heaven."
MARIAN MINISTRY "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for God has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me and holy is God's name" - Luke 1: 46-49 Hospitality Committee The Hospitality Committee is looking for new members that are willing to cook, bake or serve at functions for the parish. For more information or to volunteer contact Sandra at 508-651-8203. SEAMLESS GARMENT REFLECTION
Catholic Teaching on Caring for God's Creation "The world that God created has been entrusted to us. Our use of it must be directed by God's plan for creation, not simply for our own benefit. Our stewardship of the earth is a form of participation in God's act of creating and sustaining the world. In our use of creation, we must be guided by a concern for generations to come. We show our respect for the Creator by our care for creation." USCCB Administrative Committee 2004 |
