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FROM THE PASTOR This Monday evening, September 8th, we will be having our MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER as part of our on-going parish spiritual renewal. The topic of the evening is "MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH AND MODEL OF DISCIPLESHIP." The Prayer Service will begin at 7:30 PM in the Church and will consist of scriptural readings, prayers, and hymns as we reflect on Mary's example of faithful service to her Divine Son. I hope that all of you will try to be present with us for this time of grace so that we in turn may grow in our own understanding of discipleship. There will also be an opportunity for socializing after the Prayer Service in the Church Hall. As you know, the MOST REVEREND WALTER J. EDYVEAN, S.T.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Boston and Regional Bishop of the Western Region of the Archdiocese, is now residing at St. Patrick's. The Office of the Regional Bishop is located on the first floor of the Joseph Center on Wilson Street. We are certainly honored to have the Regional Bishop living with us and his presence at St. Patrick's is indicative of his pastoral concern for the people entrusted to his care. Bishop Edyvean has graciously agreed to be the Principal Celebrant of the 11:30 AM Mass on Sunday, September 14th and we will have a brief reception for him in the Hall after Mass at which you will get an opportunity to welcome him to our parish. September 14th is also the 3rd Anniversary of the Bishop's Ordination to the Episcopacy so this gives us another reason for us to celebrate our good fortune. I hope that as many as possible will be able to join us as we welcome this gentle and wise priest to our family. I want to congratulate JIM AND LOIS MC GILLVARY on the occasion of their 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY this weekend. Jim and Lois are such a blessing to this parish community and we are delighted to be able to share this special moment with them. The constant expression of their mutual love gives witness to the presence of Christ in their marriage and in our world. May God, Who brought them together and Who has sustained them through the years, bring to them the happiness that we have all received through them. I am delighted to announce that St. Patrick's Parish is about to form a YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM. Any child, from Grade 5 through 12 who would like to be part of the various teams is more than welcome to join. MR. GRAHAM BRIGGS has agreed to form this program and I am most grateful for his willingness to undertake this effort. There will be more details in next week's bulletin. This Thursday is SEPTEMBER 11TH and our country will observe the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. So many people's lives have been affected by these tragedies and I would urge all of us to take some time on Thursday to pause for a moment of prayer in memory of those who lost their lives as a result of these cowardly actions. I would also ask that we remember in prayer our military service, public safety, and emergency service personnel who daily risk their lives for us. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 9/7 5:30 PM Family Healing Mass
PLEASE PRAY FOR Tony Armata, Alice Dunderdale, Anton Ciccarelli, Fred Hammond, Jane O'Keefe, Diane Doyle, Amanda Clift, Sandra Green, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Lawrence Leone, Lorraine McDonough, Gregg Giallonardo, Muriel Cosentino, Denise Perreault, Rose Kilmer, Kathleen Mary Kennedy, Amy Flickenger, 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 Edward Prior. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of September 7 will burn in prayer for Maria SS Mamma Nostra, Grace Tiberio, William Jordan, Special Intention, and Vincent S. Teso. 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 $10,585.10 $7,414.90 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 $7,207.00 276 envelopes were used for an average donation $26.06 EVENING OF PRAYER Please join us on Monday, September 8th, at 7:30 PM for a special Evening of Prayer and Song in honor of our Blessed Mother Mary. Your prayerful presence would be most appreciated. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the service. Religious Education REGISTRATION REGISTRATION CONTINUES FOR ALL GRADES. THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM IS $40.00 PER CHILD WITH A $100.00 MAX PER FAMILY. STUDENTS IN GRADE 11 RECEIVING CONFIRMATION THIS NOVEMBER HAVE AN ADDITIONAL $50.00 FEE. IF THIS PROVES TO BE A DIFFICULTY PLEASE SPEAK TO MELISA 508-653-7542. Registration times will be as follows: Religious Education Website Check out the new and improved Religious Education website for all of the latest news, resources, photos and more! Updated often, the website will provide separate pages for teachers, parents, and even teens: http://stpatsnatick.org/religiousEducation.html The email address to contact the Office of Religious Education is religiouseducation@attglobal.net Teacher Training Teachers are encouraged to come to our first training opportunity of the year: C.A.P. training All volunteers including occasional volunteers must complete the Child Abuse Prevention training video, "Protecting God's Children". An eye opening experience for all those responsible for the welfare of children. Volunteers who completed this training last year do not need to redo it but are reminded to continue to update on http://www.virtusonline.org Religious Ed Meetings for the week: Tuesday Sept 9 Hall Monitors 7:00 pm at Montrose School The Religious Education Program is still looking to fill the following positions: Hall Monitors Sunday 10:30-11:45; Tuesday & Wednesday 4:00-5:15/6:30-7:45pm altar servers If you are in grade four or above and would like to serve at Mass as an altar server, please call Fr. Riley at the Rectory. We will begin our training classes for the new servers very soon. It is an honor to serve at the altar, truly a holy service. Please pray and ask the Lord if He is calling you to serve Him in this way at His Holy Altar. 22nd Annual Lawn Party Blessed John XXIII National Seminary is hosting its annual Lawn Party on Tuesday, September 24th, at 6:00 PM. Located on Route 30 in Weston, the seminary prepares older, second career candidates for the priesthood. The Lawn Party is an opportunity to meet today's seminarians and to learn more about the vital work of this unique seminary. For ticket information, please call the Blessed John XXIII Development Office, 781-899-5500. Adoration Pope John Paul II says: "Our essential commitment in life is to grow spiritually in the climate of the Holy Eucharist." We have that opportunity here at St. Patrick's where we have Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. Extra coverage is needed for the following hours: If, however, none of the above fit your schedule please sign up for any hour. Two Hourly Coordinator spots are open: 2-3pm & 7-8pm. Any questions, call Carole @ 508-653-0371 (between 3pm and 7pm) Note: our Adoration Chapel is air conditioned. BayPath Elder Services & The Dover Council on Aging Present: Caring Conversations. Our goal in offering this event is to assist caregivers, elders and families by providing information and education that proves useful when approaching difficult conversations. Are you concerned about the driving performance of someone you care for? If so, you may benefit by attending our upcoming Caring Conversation:To Drive or Not to Drive Speaking on this topic will be occupational therapist and facilitator of the pre-driving evaluation program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Lisa Miller Yard Sale on September 20th All who would like to volunteer a few hours to help with the Yard Sale for set up, clean up or man the sale tables are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the logistics and guidelines for the Yard Sale being held on September 20th from 10AM - 2PM in St. Patrick Church parking lot. Please select from either Thursday evening September 4th at 7:30PM at the Joseph Center or Saturday September 6th at 8:30 AM in the lower Church Hall.
Peace & Justice's Parish Food Collection Thank you for all your donations to the weekly food drop-off, which is located in the left-hand corner in the vestibule of the church. We bring your donations to the Natick Food Pantry on East Central St. on the first week of the month and to A Place To turn on Hartford St. during the second-fourth weeks. If there is a fifth Sunday, the food collection is picked up by the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
FAMILY MASS Once again, we begin our Family Mass celebration on Sunday, September 28th at 9:00a.m. This Mass affords many families the opportunity to incorporate the celebration of the Eucharist along with the religious education of the young children who make up this parish community. There has been much in the way of enthusiasm surrounding this celebration of the Family Mass and we look forward to the continued participation of many families and children in giving thanks and praise to God. Jesus said, "Let the children come to me." CHILDREN'S CHOIR The CHILDREN'S CHOIR will resume in September. The choir will once again sing at prescheduled Family Masses (9:00AM Sundays) and will hold practices on Friday evenings at 6:00PM.
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