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FROM THE PASTOR As I write this column, the news media is full of reports regarding the proposed settlement for the victims of clergy sexual abuse. Obviously, this is just a first step in the healing process but it moves us closer to a resolution of the legal aspect of these cases. An equally significant portion of this process that clamors for our attention is the spiritual rejuvenation of the Church in the Archdiocese of Boston. These past months have challenged our faith in ways that we would never have previously imagined and now we need to focus on that spiritual center that has been obscured by these events. Today's FEAST OF THE TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS reminds us that even amidst the terrible pain and tragedies of this world, God is still with His people. Although we might not always understand the Lord's purposes, we nevertheless realize that, by the sacrificial death of His own Son on the Cross, God has redeemed the world and purchased us for Himself. As St. Paul so beautifully expressed in his Letter to the Romans, "If God is for us, who can be against us? What will separate us from His love? Neither pain or persecution, nakedness, danger, or the sword…not even death can separate us from the love of God made manifest through His Son, Jesus Christ." It is our fervent prayer that, having been painful participants in the passion of the last few years, we might now experience the overwhelming power of the Resurrection. Let us continue to pray for healing for all victims, for their families, for our priests, and for our Church. May we be ever more faithful to the Lord's call to holiness of life by our willingness to embrace whatever cross we might encounter. May we discover in our dying to self and through our shouldering of our cross the royal road to the Resurrection. We extend a very special and warm welcome to the MOST REVEREND WALTER J. EDYVEAN, S.T.D. as he celebrates the 11:30 AM Sunday Mass. Bishop Edyvean is the new Regional Bishop of the Western Region of the Archdiocese and we are delighted that he has chosen to live at St. Patrick's Rectory. Although Bishop Edyvean will have no particular responsibilities within the parish, we are honored by his presence in our midst. Bishop Edyvean served as a member of the Congregation of Catholic Education in the Vatican for 11 years before returning to Boston in 2001 to be ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop of Boston. The priests of the Archdiocese as well as the universal Church hold Bishop Edyvean in the highest regard and we know that his presence at St. Patrick's will be a source of many blessings for all of us. AD MULTOS ANNOS. I am also delighted to share with you the news that the REVEREND STEPHEN G. DONOHOE has successfully completed his term of service as a Reserve Chaplain to the U.S. Marine Corp in Iraq. Fr. Riley and the entire parish community, as well as I give thanks to Almighty God for keeping this holy priest safe from harm and we look forward to welcoming Fr. Donohoe back to his home at St. Patrick's within the next few days. As we prepare to welcome Fr. Donohoe, let us also be mindful all of the men and women who are in harm's way and pray that God's grace will move us closer to a lasting and just peace.. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 9/14 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Charles & Mary Gorman, Nicholas Amendola, Jr., and Charles Gallerani
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. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of September 14 will burn in prayer for Eleanor Murphy, C. Franco, the Ruggiero Family, and Marlene Carmichael. 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 $11,554.10 $6,445.90 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 $7,766.00 325 envelopes were used for an average donation $23.90 We received $912.00 for the Catholic University Special Collection. Thank you for you generosity! BLOOD DRIVE On a gorgeous summer day 90 people came out to give the gift of life and 76 units of blood were drawn. Your unselfish act will allow so many to live. We thank you. Religious Education 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 All Branches of Scouts Scouting is a way for girls and boys to grow into strong adults and wonderful citizens. As Catholics, one part of life that is an essential part of their development is the religious component. Beyond religious Education classes, the Scouts offer a program encouraging thoughtful activities for integrating the spiritual into their entire lives. Girl Scouts please contact Gail Ingemi, our new Religious Emblem Counselor, at 508-651-3831 for all information regarding Religious Emblems and Medals. Boy Scouts should speak to their troop leader. Catechetical Sunday - September 21, 2003 All current teachers are invited to attend the 2003 Commissioning Mass to be held in your honor. You are serving the Lord through your work and are sent out by the Parish Community of St Patrick to proclaim the Word to our children. Please arrive at 8:30 am in the Lower Church Hall. All families and volunteers are welcome for the party afterwards. The Religious Education Program is still looking to fill the following positions: Volunteers In order for the Religious Education Program to run as smoothly as possible and to maintain the personal attention possible with small classes we still need more teachers and Hall Monitors. We are looking for Volunteers to fill the following time slots. Please see Melisa after Mass or contact the Religious Education Office. Hall Monitors Sunday 10:30-11:45; Tuesday & Wednesday 4:00-5:15/6:30-7:45pm Religious Education Meetings this week: September 17 7:00-9:00 Important Parents Meeting September 19 7:30-9:00 Family Mass Homily Planning Commitee CYO BASKETBALL IS COMING TO ST. PATRICK'S! This new program, coordinated by Graham Briggs, is looking for boys and girls from 5th grade to seniors in High School that would be interested in playing basketball. This is a competitive and fun league. The regular season for the CYO league in the MetroWest area starts up in late November and continues through February, with Playoffs going through mid-March. Sign-ups will begin in early October, but we need to get an idea of who might be interested in playing and formulate a list right now. Practices during the season are at night during the week and games are held on the weekends. If you fall within the grade 5 to grade 12 age group and are interested, please email Graham Briggs at gsmbriggs@rcn.com as soon as possible and let him know your sex, age, and grade. 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. St. Patrick Playgroup St. Patrick Playgroup is a cooperative serving children birth to age five and their caregivers. This year it will meet Monday and Wednesdays from 9:30AM to 11:30AM. Registration has begun and space is still available. Playgroup begins September 29th for the Monday group and October 1st for the Wednesday group. If you would like more information or a registration form please call Barbara at 508-653-0647. 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.
RCIA An "Inquiry Night" for RCIA will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 7:00PM in the Lower Church Hall for anyone who has not been Baptized or who has been Baptized into another Christian faith or who was Baptized Catholic but has not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
MARIAN MINISTRY "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for God has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me and holy is God's name" - Luke 1: 46-49
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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