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FROM THE PASTOR The Church in Boston rejoices this week as our new Archbishop begins his ministry as our Shepherd. The MOST REVEREND SEAN P. O'MALLEY, O.F.M., Cap, will be installed as the Archbishop of Boston on this Wednesday, July 30th during a special Mass of Installation at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. We offer our prayerful support for this gentle and holy man who now assumes this awesome position. The Church is blessed in our new Archbishop who brings an extensive background of apostolic service to his new ministry. Our new Archbishop has the ability to connect with people at a very human level and he has a profound love for all, especially the poor. A man of deep prayer, great warmth, and humility, Archbishop O'Malley comes among us to "repair the Church" and we offer him our prayerful cooperation as he undertakes this formidable challenge. We are indeed blessed to welcome one of the finest priests and bishops in the United States as our shepherd and we pledge to him our loyalty, our support, and our love. It is with mixed emotions that I share with you the news that ELAINE MEZZANOTTE and MATT HANLEY have resigned from their staff positions here at St. Patrick's. I am very grateful to both of these wonderful people for their dedication and commitment to our parish. Matt has accepted a job offer in the private sector that will enable him to explore other interests while Elaine has decided to take some time off to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. Both of these people have touched the lives of so many parishioners and we will always be in their debt. I know that I speak for the entire parish when I offer them our gratitude for their years of service and wish them Godspeed in their new endeavors. I want to express my profound gratitude to NANCY MAGUIRE and to the large number of volunteers who helped make our parish Vacation Bible Camp such a huge success. Over 110 children spent the past week learning more about God through SCUBA ("Super Cool Underwater Bible Adventure") and the enthusiasm of all involved is contagious. The children, their parents, teachers, and those who helped Nancy all agree that this week was a blessed experience. Fr. Riley and I are very grateful to all for making this annual camp such a beautiful expression of faith and fun. I have just received word that REV. STEPHEN G. DONOHOE and the Marines that he was stationed with in Iraq have made their way into Kuwait and are expected to spend a few days there before returning to the States. From Kuwait, he will spend some time at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina before heading to the home base in New York for a big celebration. Fr. Donohoe is deeply appreciative of your prayerful support and for the many e mails, letters, and card that you have sent to him. However, since he is now returning to the States, he has asked that we discontinue sending them because he will no longer be able to receive them. I would urge you to continue to pray for him and for all of our military personnel that they will be kept safe from harm. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 7/27 5:30 PM Collective
Intention Mass Luisa Valenti, Maria & Michael Pignatiello PLEASE PRAY FOR David Thorpe, 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 Charles A. Gallerani, John William McGee, Elizabeth F. Fahey, and Shirley Lilja.. SANCTUARY LAMPS LAMPS for the week of July 27 will burn in prayer for the Brochu Family, Grace Tiberio, Sr. Frances Cabrini, Vincent S. Tesso, and Ralph C. DiGiandomenico 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 $18,000.00 $11,510.10 $6,499.90 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 $7,954.00 296 envelopes were used for an average donation $26.87 STEWARDSHIP "The hand of the Lord feeds us," says the Psalmist, "He answers all our needs." Both Elisha's servant in the first reading and the disciples in the Gospel story who witnessed the feeding of the five thousand saw this happen and knew it to be true. 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.). LET US PRAY FOR… All of the combatants of the Korean War; combatants were 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. SCUBA BIBLE CAMP
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! 2003 MISSION TO HUNGARY & ROMANIA Wednesday, July 30th, David Thorpe and Ron & Mary Whinnem will present personal insights and pictures from their most recent prayer mission to Eastern Europe. Their witness will follow the Vision of Peace Mass and prayer meeting at the Fatima Shrine in Holliston. Mass & prayers will begin at 7:15 p.m. in the Chapel. The presentation will end around 9:30 p.m. The Fatima Shrine is located on Route 126 in Holliston. Please call Ron & Mary at 508-655-1463 with questions. AUGUST 6TH REMEMBRANCE OF At 6:30 p.m. on August 6th all are welcome to join members of the Natick Peace Council at the Peace Pole on the lawn of the First Congregational Church in Natick. We will begin with a peaceful vigil, followed by music and reflection.
"There is no way to peace, peace is the way." 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 FLEA MARKET Due to "Natick Days", our Flea Market date has been moved to
September 20. 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. Team Cheryl On August 10th Cheryl Chagnon and about 25 other runners will be running in the SBLI Falmouth Road Race to raise awareness and funds for Lymphoma Research in the greater Boston area. Pledge forms will be available in the back of the church to support this worthwhile effort to make a difference in cancer research and treatment. For more information you can visit the website at www.cclymphomaresearch.org REFLECTIONS ON PRAYER & FASTING Fasting to me is very important. You have to fast for those who are hungry. It's not a question of just fasting during Lent or before the feasts of Sts. Peter and Paul, or on the vigil of great feasts. It's a question of atonement. You can't eat too much when so many people are hungry. I guess that's the reason for my fastings. You see, I take the Gospel at face value.
Now those people were hungry and Jesus gave them to eat. I have the power to give them to eat. I can stir up other people who have money. It all goes together. So often in the evening I see the faces of a thousand hungry people.
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