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FROM THE PASTOR I want to invite all parishioners to join us on this Monday evening, August 9th for our monthly EVENING OF PRAYER, which is part of our parish spiritual renewal program. This month we are delighted to have the REV. FABIAN SOGNON, S.M.A as our guest homilist. Fr. Fabian has been visiting with us here at St. Patrick's for the past two months on a mini-sabbatical. We have been so blessed to have this man of God in our parish family and we have prevailed upon him to share with us some reflections on the universal nature of the Church and our common call to mission. As you know, Fr. Fabian is a native of Togo in Africa and is currently serving as a parish priest in Nigeria. Fr. Fabian will be returning to Africa in the next few weeks and I am most grateful to him for his willingness to spend this time in order to heighten our awareness of the Church in Africa. The evening will begin with Evening Prayer at 7:30 PM in the Church and will be followed by refreshments in the hall. I hope that all who are able will join us for this special moment of grace in order to become more conscious of the universality of the Church and appreciate the diverse expressions of our common faith. In these days of Reconfiguration within the Archdiocese of Boston, all of us should be mindful of the challenges that are present to those whose parishes are to be closed. The loss of a house of worship and the relocation of the faithful to other parishes can be problematic but it is also an occasion to strengthen our unity in faith in Jesus Christ. I want to offer the following prayer for all of us to pray during the days ahead in the hope that we may always be Church as Christ intended: one family with one faith in the one Lord, Jesus Christ: " Lord God, through Baptism we are all members of the Body of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Yet we live out our relationship with Him in different parish communities. We thank You for all of the parishes that have served this area of the Archdiocese of Boston for so many years. We pray with sincere hearts that the new configuration of the parishes will serve Catholics in the Natick area now and in the years to come. With absolute trust in Your will, we ask that You prepare our hearts to accept these necessary changes. Help us to remember that although the number and arrangement of parishes will change, Your care and Your love for us in unchanging. Like Mary Your mother, may we recall the wondrous things that You have done for us and embrace our future with a generous spirit of trust, confident that You will provide for us as You have promised. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 8/8 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Eleanor Woolhouse McKenzie, Edna Lambert
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. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of August 8th will burn in prayer in Thanksgiving for the Blessed Mother. 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 $12,123.50 $2,876.50 Special Collection St. Patrick's Parish donated $2,136.00 for the collection to benefit the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Thank you for your generosity! STEWARDSHIP Am I waiting for the "right" time to become a good steward? Do I plan to share my time and talents "later"? Today's Gospel warns those who are procrastinating about stewardship to be prepared-"at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come." Weddings Let us pray for those who are preparing for marriage: Mark Caufield and Denise Trubiano whose wedding is scheduled for August 14th. Joseph L. Keller and Nadia R. DiMasi August 21st Wedding Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Richard McGrath and Mary McNamara, May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Registration 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. Reminder! Families interested in the Family Cluster Option for religious education must submit payment and registration forms in order to receive material and mailings. Indicate on the registration form what cluster you are interested in joining or if you need assistance in finding a cluster. For more information on this option contact Melisa in the religious education office. Catechists Books are in, curriculum is prepared! Stop by to pick them up in the rectory. Catechists are reminded to turn in any manuals no longer in use. If not you, then who? You are invited 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 religiouseducation@attglobal.net We especially welcome new parishioners who have been involved in religious education in the past or in other parishes to participate in our program. Religious Ed. Program wish list:
THANK YOU Thanks to Nancy Maguire, her dedicated staff of volunteers and all the children for their support in the "Lava, Lava Island" Vacation Bible School.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The following article appeared in the July 30th edition of the Natick Bulletin & Tab and is reprinted here with their permission.The following article appeared in the July 30th edition of the Natick Bulletin & Tab and is reprinted here with their permission. Bible School draws interest
The Montrose School was transformed into Lava Lava Land this past week for St. Patrick's annual vacation bible school. Director Nancy Maguire and her 46 volunteers were busy building volcanoes, blowing up plastic monkeys and flamingoes - making sure the camp had a tropical island feel for its 120 campers, long before the week-long camp began last Monday. Her husband Richard even constructed a 10-foot volcano out of chicken wire and PVC pipes. The volcano's lava took the form of red tinsel. Each camper added one piece of red tinsel to the volcano each day they did a good deed, known at St. Patrick's as their "daily challenge." Maguire and her volunteers hoped to illustrate to the campers that good deeds help love flow, as lava would. The camp, which runs through today, was a resounding success, Maguire said. In the three years she has organized the program, this was the first year she had to turn people away. "We hit our limit and turned away about 30 children," she said. "I hated doing it. I have never had to do that before. That just shows what a need for these programs there is in the community." Led by Maguire, the campers sing and do exercises each morning. Each day she promises "there is tons of fun waiting for you today," before the children divide into their crews. Throughout the morning, they learn biblical lessons, make crafts, enjoy snacks and play outdoors. "The focus of the camp is self-esteem more than just keeping busy," Maguire said. The volunteers include mothers, Montrose School students and students from Babson College. "These are people looking for service opportunities, they are not all Catholic," Maguire said. Children come from various religions and churches.Maguire's favorite part of her job is "the inspirational stories I hear. A lot of parents regret that they don't spend time together, or pray. After vacation bible school, the kids are thinking and talking about religion," she said. "People are always looking for a support system." Volunteering here is "such a neat experience," said Cari Tatian. She has been involved with the camp for three years. "You get into the excitement, too. It gives you back energy," she said. Eileen Delvecchio has also worked alongside Maguire for three summers. "Hearing kids ask, 'When will it start again?'" is the best part, she said. "They enjoy it, look forward to it." Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 8/12, 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. Marian Ministry "A great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, the moon beneath her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars." - Revelations 12:1
Evening of Prayer Our next monthly Evening of Prayer will be held on Monday, August 9th, at 7:30 p.m. Our special guest speaker will be Father Fabian Sognon who is our missionary priest visiting Saint Patrick Parish from Africa for the summer. Please join us for prayer, reflection, and fellowship. Refreshments will be served following the service. All are welcome. A Ministry of Health and Healing in Downtown Boston The elderly, the lonely, the prosperous, the homeless, they are all Guests at St. Anthony's Wellness Center in Downtown Crossing, Boston! Volunteer nurses with current licenses are needed. Our outreach and health promotion includes screening for blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, guest health education, referral, empowerment and a good deal of active listening. If you would like additional information about sharing your nursing expertise in our urban nurse ministry, please contact: Lynn Finn, RN at 617-542-6440, x236 or 781-237-5782; or St. Patrick's Parish member Anne Reilly, RN, 508-655-8516. |
