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FROM THE PASTOR There will be a SECOND COLLECTION taken up at all of the Masses this weekend for the CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA. Founded in 1887 by the Catholic Bishops in the United States and located in our nation's capital, Catholic University serves the needs of the Church in the United States through the research and teaching of the academic faculty. Catholic University's research has served us well in so many areas such as the problems with many inner city Catholic schools, the analysis and working of the Campaign for Human Development, and in its concerns for social justice and the poor. I hope that you will be generous in your support of this outstanding university. I want to invite all who are able to join us for our MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER on this Monday evening, September 13th at 7:30 PM in the Church. The theme of the evening will be 'To Jesus through Mary" and our focus will be on prayer. We will have periods of quiet reflection and conclude with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. I hope that you will take time from your busy schedules in order to become rejuvenated through this moment of grace. The evening will conclude with some refreshments in the Church hall. As I mentioned in my homily last weekend, I came across this interesting survey. Someone has calculated how a typical life span of 70 years is spent: Sleep 23 years 32.9%
When put in these terms, we can see how little a priority spiritual matters can occupy in our lives. Discipleship is more demanding than we might at first think. Jesus is emphatic when He says that nothing can stand between us and His call. Discipleship costs us all that we have and if we decide to answer His call, no part of our life will be immune. None of us can escape the need to establish priorities, count the cost, and pay the price if we wish to be His followers. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 9/12 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Edna Lambert and John Lafauce
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, Nadia DeMasi, Elvira Portyrala, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of September 12th will burn in prayer for Gerard A. Halpin, Jr., John Lafauce and in thanksgiving to S.S. Mamma Nostra. 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 $12,464.00 $2,536.00 In our special collection for the Home Missions St. Patrick Parish donated $2,306.00. Thank you for your generosity! Special Collection for Hurricane Victims A total of $ 3,511.00 was collected for the hurricane victims in Florida. Thank you for your generosity! STEWARDSHIP We can hear God speaking to us today in the words of the father to his elder son: "You are with me always, and everything I have is yours." What is my response to such remarkable generosity? Do I give joyfully and generously as God gives to me? Weddings Let us pray for those preparing for marriage.
St. Patrick Cemetery Cemetery plots are still available at St. Patrick Cemetery on Pond Street. Leo Doherty, the cemetery sexton, is very helpful in determining what section of the cemetery would be appropriate for your needs. If you are considering a site at our cemetery, you may wish to do so before the ground is covered in snow. Please call Leo Doherty at 508-655-2846 if you are interested. Evening of Prayer The parish monthly Evening of Prayer will be held on Monday, September 13th, at 7:30 in the Church. This month we will be focusing on "To Jesus through Mary," and the role of Mary in our prayer lives. Those present will have the opportunity to write petitions and bring them forward to be prayed over in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. All are invited and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served downstairs following the prayer service. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sunday September 12th 10:15-11:15am Pre-K; Kindergarten, and 1st grade meet in Joseph Center 2nd -> 5th grade meet in Montrose Auditorium *TIP: If you have students in multiple buildings, drop oldest ones off first then bring younger ones to Joseph Center located on Wilson Street behind the school. 11th grade Confirmation meet in Lower Church Hall (6:30-7:30pm) Wednesday September 15th 6:30-7:30pm 6th -> 10th grade meet in Montrose Auditorium Reminders:
Who will teach them? We are still seeking additional catechists for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades! Please contact Melisa 508-907-6220 to discuss this opportunity to serve our parish. Materials and training provided. Catechetical Sunday September 19th 9:00am Mass is our Catechist Commissioning Mass. Pray for the success of our Religious Education Program and especially for the dedicated volunteers who will share their faith this year with our children. All are welcome for a special reception for our wonderful team! Youth Group Attention all high school students. The time is here again to begin the St. Patrick's youth group. We will begin meeting September 26 at 6:30pm. We meet in the youth room at Montrose school. It is a great time to relax before the beginning of the week with games and great discussions on our faith. I can not wait to begin. If you have any questions email Melissa Cecchi at Meliss4399@rcn.com. Hope to see you all there! RClA An "Inquiry Night" for RCIA will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 21st at 7:30 pm in the Lower Church hall for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. RCIA is a process by which adults who have not been Baptized or who have been Baptized into another Christian faith or who were Baptized Catholic but have not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist are welcomed into the Catholic Church. Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Hiking in Lincoln, Sun 9/12, 2pm. Join us for an invigorating fall hike on the beautiful trails near Farrar Pond in Lincoln on Rt. 117. Meet at St. Patrick's rear parking lot at 2pm. Bible Study, Thu 9/16, 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. Respect Life Ministry Who are we? We are an active ministry whose belief is that human life is a precious gift from God, and each recipient of that gift has responsibilities toward God, self, and others. Our first meeting is September 16 at 7:30 pm in the Joseph Center. Respect, Protect, Love and Serve Life, Every Human Life. St. Patrick Cooperative Playgroup St. Patrick Playgroup is a cooperative group for children ages birth through 5 years and their caretakers. It will meet this year on Wednesday from 9:30AM to 11:30AM. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Barbara at 508-653-0647. CYO BASKETBALL If anyone is interested in participating in a CYO Basketball Travel Team (Grade 5-12) please email Graham Briggs at gsmbriggs@rcn.com. Practices start in mid to late October and games begin in mid-November and run through February. We are also looking for any parents that would be interested in coaching. If you do not have access to email, there will be signups after the Masses in a couple of weeks. There is a registration fee of $75.00. ST.PATRICK'S CHILDREN'S CHOIR WILL BE RESUMING IN LATE SEPTEMBER!
PASTORAL VISITOR TRAINING Are you interested in learning about volunteering as a Pastoral Visitor at the Leonard Morse Hospital, MetroWest Medical Center in Natick? Come to an information session at 7pm on either Sept. 14th or Sept. 21st in the Fair Conference Room on the 1st floor of the Fair Building, across from the Emergency Room entrance of Leonard Morse Hospital. Those who choose to become Pastoral Visitors will receive training on seven consecutive Tuesdays beginning on September 28th. For more information please call Linda Giarla, pastoral Care Coordinator at the hospital (508-650-7331) or the Program Coordinator, Carolyn Bilodeau (508-785-0538). !!!!!!!!!!SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!
(After all of the Masses, including Sat., Sept 25th) Hosted by The Parish Pastoral Council JOIN US IN REACHING OUT TO OUR GROWING FAMILY!!! Whatever your time or talent, whether you have participated before, or are new, please stop by our Ministries Tables to check out the many ways that St. Patrick's Parish serves our community Join us in sharing the Gospel of Christ! "God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift." 2Corinthians 9:8,15 Introductory Session of Natural Family Planning Come and learn about the latest scientific advances in the field of Natural Family Planning and their medical applications. An Introductory Session on the Crieghton Model-Fertility™ Care System will be offered on September 12, at 7:00pm at the Joseph Center. All are welcome. Some of its benefits include: can be used to avoid and to achieve pregnancy; empowers the couple; gives control of fertility to the couple; encourages communication; can be used as a tool to detect and manage gynecologic conditions; as well as many others. Please call 978-436-0407 to register. Twenty-Third Annual Lawn Party Blessed John XXIII National Seminary is hosting its Annual Lawn Party on Wednesday, September 22nd 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. An invitation to an afternoon of song, prayer, reflection and sharing on September 26th at 3pm at St. Theresa Parish in Sherborn MA We welcome anyone who is already active in or who is contemplating forming a ministry in social justice issues within their parish. As followers of Christ, we know that our Catholic social teachings require that we be the voice for the voiceless and do what we can to ensure fair and just treatment for all.
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