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FROM THE PASTOR With gratitude to Almighty God, I am delighted to welcome the REVEREND STEPHEN G. DONOHOE back to St. Patrick's Parish. Fr. Donohoe has been providing for the spiritual needs of our U.S. Marines stationed in Iraq. This perilous assignment was made easier for him by the knowledge that the prayers of this community were supporting him. Now that he has safely returned to this parish we continue to hold in our prayers all of the men and women who serve in our armed forces. Let us also remember the people of Iraq and other areas of the world that are engaged in hostilities and pray that a just and lasting peace may be achieved among all people. This Sunday, we are happy to welcome the men and women who will serve our parish community as catechists in our Religious Education Program. We will commission these wonderful and generous people during the 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday. Parents are the primary teachers of their children in the ways of faith and they agreed to fulfill this role when they presented their child for Baptism. Although parents have a special place in this particular role, the parish catechist assists them by exploring further the mysteries of our Catholic faith within the parish Religious Education program. The future of our society requires the faithful transmission of the Gospel to the younger generations and this ministry of service demands that we share the precious gift of our Catholic faith in order that God may be better loved and served. I am most grateful to our new Director of Religious Education, Miss MELISSA MELYNK, for her professionalism and dedication in coordinating this vital piece of parish life. Melissa is fortunate to be able to rely upon the aid of MANNI LACOUNT as she fulfills this role and I appreciate the many long hours that they give to this parish as they prepare for the classes. The teachers in this program are all volunteers and I can't begin to convey the gratitude that this entire parish has for the countless sacrifices that they make to pass on our Catholic faith to our children. May God reward you for I know that we never could. Finally, on behalf of the MOST REV. WALTER J. EDYVEAN, I would like to thank the parish community for the warm welcome extended to him last weekend. Bishop Edyvean is very grateful to all those who prepared the liturgy as well as the reception in the Church Hall. The Bishop has commented on numerous occasions that he feels at home here at St. Patrick's and is looking forward to becoming better acquainted with our parish family. As the Regional Bishop of this part of the Archdiocese, Bishop Edyvean will reside in the Rectory and maintain his office at the Joseph Center. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 9/21 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Arthur F. Powers, Jr. Edna Lambert
PLEASE PRAY FOR Louis Maffiola, 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 Rita M. Zonak. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of September 21 will burn in prayer for S. Cosimo & S. Domiano, Gerard Halpin, Jr., and Sr. Mary MacDonald C.S.J. 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 $13,582.10 $4,417.90 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 $8,962.00 326 envelopes were used for an average donation $27.49 BISHOP EDYVEAN CELEBRATES SUNDAY
Religious Education Thank You A very special thank you to Grace Kelemanik and Leo Alvares for their valuable insights into the mechanics of teaching. Those that attended the CCD1 & CCD2 teacher training walked away with a specific plan of action as well as tools to draw on. Religious Education Classes Begin this week Tuesday Sept 23 Attention all SEWERS! The pre-school program has a very helpful teaching puppet that we would like replicated. No pattern, but a model will be provided. We are looking to have about 3 puppets made. If this would be of interest, please contact Pam Burke 508-653-3620. 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 Training sessionsTraining sessions will be held on the following dates. Please RSVP to the Religious Education Office. will be held on the following dates. Please RSVP to the Religious Education Office. Wednesday Sept 24 7:00-9:00 pm OR 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. 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 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.
RESPECT LIFE The Respect Life Ministry is looking for new members who are interested in life issues and are willing to get involved. We are active in promoting "life" and seek individuals who want to participate in our various activities. Come to our first meeting of the year on September 25, 7:30pm, at the Joseph Center Come join us at the Annual Respect Life Walk to Aid Mothers & Children on Sunday, October 5, 2003 at 2pm. A free bus will leave St. Patrick's Church parking lot at 12:30pm and return at 4:30pm. Members of the Respect Life committee will be in the vestibule of the Church the weekends of Sept 20/21 & Sept 27/28 to get pledges of donations for the walk. Please call Anne Reilly 508-655-8516 to reserve a seat on the bus or to obtain a sponsor sheet. 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." Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 9/25, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center. We're studying Matthew. Contact Jonathan,jms2586@yahoo.com, 508-655-2410 First Friday Dinner, Fri 10/3, following 7:30pm Mass. Each month we go out to dinner after First Friday Mass. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008 My brothers and sisters in Christ! Annual Clothing Drive To Benefit St. Francis House St. Patrick's Parish will be holding our annual men's fall / winter clothing drive to benefit St. Francis House on Saturday Oct. 4th and Sunday, Oct. 5th CLOTHING DRIVE LIST |
