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FROM THE PASTOR
In his homily last Sunday during his pastoral visit to Austria, Pope Benedict XVI reflected upon the meaning of Sunday, the day of the Lord and its central importance in the life of a Catholic disciple. "In the word 'dominico' [Sunday]," he said, "two meanings are inextricably intertwined, and we must once more learn to recognize their unity. First of all there is the gift of the Lord, this gift is the Lord himself: the Risen One, Whom Christians simply need to have close and accessible to them, if they are to be themselves. ... The encounter with the Lord is inscribed in time on a specific day...We need this encounter which brings us together, which gives us space for freedom, which lets us see beyond the bustle of everyday life to God's creative love, from which we come and towards which we are traveling." "Without the Lord and without the day that belongs to Him," the Holy Father insisted, "life does not flourish. Sunday has been transformed in our Western societies into the weekend, into leisure time. Leisure time is certainly something good and necessary, especially amid the mad rush of the modern world. Yet if leisure time lacks an inner focus, an overall sense of direction, then ultimately it becomes wasted time that neither strengthens nor builds us up. Leisure time requires a focus, the encounter with Him who is our origin and goal." "The early Christians celebrated the first day of the week as the Lord's day, because it was the day of the resurrection. Yet very soon, the Church also came to realize that the first day of the week is the day of the dawning of creation, the day on which God said: 'Let there be light.' Therefore Sunday is also the Church's weekly feast of creation, the feast of thanksgiving and joy over God's creation. At a time when creation seems to be endangered in so many ways through human activity, we should consciously welcome this dimension of Sunday too." The St. Patrick’s Religious Education program is about to begin and we are still in need of a few teachers to assist in passing on our Catholic faith to our young people. Of the many gifts that one could give to another, the most significant would be a relationship with Christ in His Body the Church because that is the Font from which all else will flow. I realize how challenging it can be to share our faith in a culture that appears to have values contrary to Christ’s but only Christ gives real meaning to life. Please prayerfully consider participating in this truly life enhancing work. Mass Intentions This Week
PLEASE PRAY FOR Fr. Frank Manning, Philip Allen, James Atherton, Harold Barbieri, Bridie Bell, Lucille Belmore, Joanne Bolles, Nancy Brodeur, Francis Burke, Patrick Burke, Jim Campbell, Muriel Cosentino, Harold Davis, Eileen Dennis, Joel Dennis, Barbara DiVaio, Diane Doyle, Patricia Finnegan, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Mike Fitzgerald, Richard Guerin, Janet Hutchins, Thomas Kean, Francis Livingstone, Charlene Lombardi, Helen MacDonald, Catherine MacLellan, Dave Markow, Marie Murphy, Fran Quaranto, Felicia Quesada, Elaine Ruda, Eleonore Santospago, Marie Smith, Dennis P. Sullivan, Wilma Verge, Barbara Waite, Maryann Webster, Ricky Webster, and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of September 16 will burn in prayer for special intentions. 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
September 9, 2007
Stewardship “Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” – Luke 15:10 The joy in heaven is over the change of heart, too great for one person to house. Loving God, how can I share with others the reflection of your love in my heart? Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially
Rudolph Crescitelli, Dennis Boudreau May they and all of our faithful departed rest in peace. Monthly Memorial Mass Each month Saint Patrick Parish celebrates a special Memorial Mass in memory of those who died the previous month. We remember in a special way our loved ones whose funerals were celebrated in our parish as well as those who were buried in Saint Patrick Cemetery. The next Monthly Memorial Mass will be celebrated this Wednesday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Help Support CatholicTV in Boston 2007
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tune in and call to help support Religious Education News Catechetical Sunday Catechesis aims “to put people not only in touch
but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ” (National directory
for Catechesis, no. 19B). On the weekend of September
23, 2007, we will celebrate Catechetical Sunday. The
theme of our celebration is “Catechesis: Encountering the Living
Christ.” During our tribute we will commission catechists during
our Eucharistic celebrations. We will also recognize the role
parents and guardians play in handing on the faith to the children
and youth in our parish. Take a minute and thank our catechists
for all they do to share the light of faith with our children,
youth, and adults. Classes Resume for Religious Education Kindergarten
through Grade 4: Grades
5 through 8 High
School
LIFT – Catholic Worship for a NEW Generation Join us for LIFT – an exciting new monthly worship event which includes vibrant praise and worship music, dynamic, challenging speakers and Eucharistic Adoration. LIFT is for all ages – from young adults to adults to teens to entire families. Be with us on Tuesday, September 18th as we welcome Bob Lesnefsky (aka Righteous B) as our speaker. The evening runs from 7 – 9 pm at Fontbonne Academy, 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA. Directions and a downloadable flyer, along with more information about LIFT, can be found on our website at www.liftedhigher.com. Come join in worship with hundreds of Catholics from around the Boston area! St. Vincent de Paul Weekly Food Collection Parishioners are reminded of the ongoing food collection
for the needy members of our community. Donations of non-perishable
food products and non-food items may be left at the left side
of the church vestibule at any service. Items are then distributed
to various food pantries. Some especially needed items at this
time are: canned stews, cereal, coffee, 100% fruit drinks, tomato
products, toothpaste and shampoo. RCIA An “Inquiry Night” for RCIA will be held on Tuesday, September 25th 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 not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist are welcomed into the Catholic Church. For further information, please call Jean Ryan at 781-455-8393. Dominican Laity Meeting Our St. Martin de Porres Chapter of the Fraternities of St. Dominic will hold its monthly meeting on Sunday, September 23rd in the lower church hall at 1:30PM. We welcome anyone who would like to visit with us this day. Our featured talk will be on the Life of St. Edith Stein, Carmelite and Philosopher, who died in the holocaust during WWII. Refreshments will be served at the break. We will pray the Divine Office just after 4PM and conclude the meeting. Any inquiries may be made by calling Pat at 508-820-4786 or Peg at 508-655-2347. Adoration Ministry The next Adoration Ministry meeting will be on Tuesday, September, 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Joseph Center. All hourly coordinators should attend. Please call Anne Reilly at 508-655-8516 if you have any questions. Newman Catholic Center 472 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA (413-549-0300) The Newman Catholic Center at UMass-Amherst is a 60,000 square foot facility right in the center of the campus. Owned and operated by the Catholic Bishop of Springfield, the Newman Center is open to all people of good will. Students and their friends are invited to make use of our chapel, library, lounges, and, of course, the Newman Café; the best food on campus! If you need help with your studies, we’ll find you a tutor. If you need help with a problem, we’ll listen. Parents and students are more than welcome to come and visit. We would be happy to give anyone a tour of the Center and the University at large. For more information about us visit our website at www.newmanumas.org. Women in God’s Spirit Please join us for our
Fall Session: Wednesday Mornings beginning
Volunteers Needed Literacy Unlimited needs volunteers to tutor basic English reading, writing and conversation to adults whose first language is not English. The training sessions are on Mondays from 10:15 am – 1:15 pm on the following six dates: September 24, October 1, 15, 22, 29 and November 5. Classes meet at the Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street (Route 135), Natick. Teaching experience is not required. You should be able to speak English clearly and correctly and have a high school diploma or higher. Call 508-879-3570, X214 for information and to register. Safety for All In an effort to make sure our building is a secure place for all during the celebration of Mass, parents please accompany your children when they need to use the rest room. In this way we will all be assured that our oungsters are safe at all times. |
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