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Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 8/3    5:30 PM Family Healing Mass  
Mon. 8/4   8:00 AM Mass for the Sick   
Tues. 8/5   8:00 AM Mary Travaglini   
Wed. 8/6   8:00 AM  Bob Cashman &   7:30 PM Katherine Thompson
Thur. 8/7   8:00 AM William J. O'Brien
Fri. 8/8     8:00 AM Chester Lewandowski&   
Sat. 8/9    8:00 AM Patsy Manericho

PLEASE PRAY FOR Jane O'Keefe, Diane Doyle, 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 John M. Carr, Kevin Nolan, Rev. Msgr. Paul M. Bresnahan and Laurence Leone Jr.

SANCTUARY LAMPS LAMPS for the week of August 3 will burn in prayer for Helen & James Morris, the Brochu Family, Grace Tiberio, Bob Cashman and Luisa Valenti.

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            $11,316.10           $6,683.90

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      $8,089.00
Non-envelope users      $3,227.10
Total Offertory       $11,316.10

279 envelopes were used for an average donation $28.99

We received $1,461.00 for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe collection. Thank you for your generosity!

STEWARDSHIP

The crowd in today's Gospel demanded a sign of Jesus and wanted to know what "work" He did to inspire their faith. May our faithful stewardship be a sign to others that we, like the Ephesians in the second reading, have laid aside our former way of life and acquired a "fresh, spiritual way of thinking" in Christ.

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.).

Basic Description:
Opens and closes buildings as needed
Cleans within and without buildings as necessary
Provides set up and cleaning of rooms for events as needed
Snow shoveling, snow blower operation and salting
Works on grounds as needed
Maintenance tasks as needed (e.g. painting)

Requirements:
Ability to perform outlined tasks with minimum of supervision
Self-motivated and takes pride in their work
Ability to deal with climate changes, especially winter conditions
Experience a plus; Do-it-yourself skills a plus

Pick up a job application at the rectory or call 508-653-1093 and ask for Jean Lorrey.

Religious Education
Upcoming events

The High School Harbor Cruise was a great success! The boat was packed, spirits were high and music was pumping the boat! Lots of laughs but oops, no pictures! Thanks to the Office of Youth Ministry as well as Bill Ventura, Brendan Jackson and Dan D'Innocenzo for making it a great night.

All are invited to the Live 28 Holy contemporary Christian Music Concert to be held in Salem Saturday, August 9th. Tix are free but a donation would help.

Please Register

Families who were involved in the religious education program last year are reminded to send in registration packages including all documents and payment at your earliest convenience. Additional copies of the registration form are available at the rectory.

Families new to the program: in-person registration will take place August 31, Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 after all masses in the Lower Church Hall. Otherwise call the Religious Education office at 508-653-7542 to request a registration form.

If there are any parishioners who have given us pictures of military personnel who would like these returned to them please drop by the Religious Education office in the Rectory. We would also love to hear of those who continue to serve; we are in the process of updating our list of those for whom we continue to pray during their duty. May God bless the dedication of all military personnel.

VOLUNTEERS

I have been praying for your presence in the Religious Education Program. You are a gift to us; we cannot be all that we are called to be without you as a teacher, an aide, a hall monitor, or even just once in a while for some occasional help. Please call me, Melisa Melnyk 508-653-7542.

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

EVENING OF PRAYER

The Saint Patrick Parish spiritual Development Commission invites you to an Evening of Prayer on Monday, August 11th, at 7:30 PM. Our guest speaker is our own Seminarian, Bill Ventura. Please join us and bring a friend. Refreshments will be served afterward. Thank you.

BLOOD DRIVE

SAINT PATRICK BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday, August 23, 2003
8:30am - 2:30pm
In the LowerChurch Hall

"Your gift of life is in great need at this time, so please keep this date open."

Sign up in the Church vestibule 8/9 & 8/13 after all Masses or call Rosemary or John at 508-651-3642

AUGUST 6TH REMEMBRANCE OF
HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI

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."

A.J. Musti

FELLOWSHIP of YOUNG ADULTS (20s & 30s)

Bible Study, Thu 8/14, 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.

Habitat for Humanity project, Sat 8/16. Come live out the Gospel in a concrete way by helping to build a house for the poor. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008.

Breakers Mansion Tours, Newport, Sat 8/23, 9am. Come see the exquisite homes of the extravagant rich and famous. Contact Shaun, 978-333-9030, Shaunrat66@yahoo.com, for more information.

Reflecting a Consistent Ethic of Life

SEAMLESS GARMENT REFLECTIONS

Violence never again!
War never again!
Terrorism never again!
In God's name,
may all religions bring upon earth
justice and peace,
forgiveness, life and love!

John Paul II
Jan. 24, 2002
World Religion Day of Prayer for Peace

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.

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.

PERPETUAL
ADORATION

There will be an Adoration Ministry meeting of the Hourly Coordinators on Tuesday, August 5th ay 7:30 pm in the Joseph Center.

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