Please mark your calendar to join us for

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY

Come and learn about our many

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Saturday, October 14th
after the 4pm Mass
and
Sunday, October 15th
after all Masses

The Saint Patrick Parish Pastoral Council is hosting our annual Stewardship Sunday to be held after all Masses the weekend of October 14th and 15th.

Join us downstairs in the Parish Hall to learn of the many volunteer opportunities here at Saint Patrick's. Representatives from our various ministries and committees will be on hand to answer questions regarding volunteering in over 25 different areas of parish life.

Please prayerfully consider responding to God's call by sharing your gifts and talents with your Saint Patrick Parish family.

Volunteering provides us the opportunity to build new and lasting friendships with our fellow parishioners. Stop by and meet some new friends.

Refreshments will be served.

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 10/1    5:30 PM Family Healing Mass  
Mon. 10/2    8:00 AM Mass for Sick 
Tues. 10/3    8:00 AM Albert Antonio    
Wed. 10/4    8:00 AM Richard Chiacchia     7:30 PM Santa Ubaldino & Luisa Valenti
Thur. 10/5    8:00 AM DeBlasi Family       
Fri. 10/6    8:00 AM Leo Alvarez 7:30 PM     Coppelia & Enrique González
Sat. 10/7    8:00 AM Margaret Breen

PLEASE PRAY FOR Mary Porter, Rita Marso, Harold Davis, Lucille Belmore, Ralph Vaccari, Leonard White, Harold Kashala, Robert Goldkamp, Ed Saunders, Jr., Richard Guerin, Kay I. Zinna, Maryann Webster, Helen MacDonald, Julie Branton, Catherine MacLellan, Jim Campbell, Wilma Verge, Ricky Webster, Eleonore Santospago, Eileen Dennis, Jordan Pascucci, Elaine Ruda, Ulysse Richard, Dave Markow, Lucy Grupposo, Marie Smith, Joel Dennis, Nancy Brodeur, Erin McKay, Tony Amendola, Thomas Kean, Diane Doyle, Amanda Clift, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Muriel Cosentino, James Phillips, James Atherton, Barbara DiVaio, Barbara Waite, Gregory S. Giallonardo, Angela Marie Cobb and Celia Pasquarosa and all the sick of the parish.

SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of October 1 will burn in prayer for Luisa Valenti, Mary Young and for Mildred Moriarty's special intention.

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 24, 2006

Budgeted           Actual                      
Offertory                Offertory                Deficit

$14,000.00            $12,223.00            $1,777.00

Stewardship

"You have lived on earth in luxury and pleasure; you have fattened your hearts for the day of slaughter." (James 5:5)

Many of us collect the good things in life, without ever questioning if our increasing luxury is pleasing in God's eyes. We are like sheep following the lure of advertising rather than sheep following the Good Shepherd. Today take a moment to ask if you are following where God leads or are you bogged down by earthly possessions.

Rest in Peace

Let us pray for those who have died, especially
Richard H. Delaney and Edward P. Shaughnessy
May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Catholics can always Come Home.

Have you or someone you love been
away from the Church and wish to return?

Saint Patrick Parish is once again offering this program designed to assist Catholics in returning to the Church after being away for any reason. Our "Coming Home" program involves no commitment. It is informal, informative, and confidential.

If you have been away from the Church and desire to reconnect with a faith filled community, please join us for our first session on Monday, October 23rd, at 7:30 in the Lower Church Hall. Seven weekly sessions will be held to answer your questions and address your concerns. We look forward to meeting you.

For more information, please call us at 508-653-1093.

Pine Street Inn Ministry

The Pine Street Inn Ministry is looking for volunteers to serve the evening meal on Saturday, October 7th and Saturday, November 4th. Please call Ann Regan at 508-650-1902 if you are interested.

Religious Education

Thanks to all volunteers who have stepped up and agreed to assist with our program. Last Sunday morning was the first class day for the early grades and our high school students started Sunday evening. Middle Grade students had their first class Wednesday evening. We literally had people volunteering right up to the beginning of classes and a few people who'd volunteered earlier agreed to a late change to accommodate a new teacher. The cooperation and good will exhibited by so many is uplifting.

Now that we've begun the program we can focus on a few other items that we had to put "on hold" while filling our catechist roster. We'd like to have a full complement of hall monitors and some back up aides, especially for Sunday mornings. If you would be willing to commit to even a few Sundays, please call the Religious Education Office (508) 907-6220 and we'll organize a schedule.

Students and Parents in Grades 7 and 8 are reminded that they will be attending class together this Wednesday, October 4. Parents will meet their children's catechists and learn about this year's curriculum.

Please note: There will be no classes next Sunday, October 8 or Wednesday, October 11 due to the Columbus Day Holiday.

Prayer for Autumn

Heavenly Father,
You made not only the stars of the heavens,
But you made the seasons the earth.
In every autumn, there are endings and beginnings.
There is the end of vacations,
And the beginning of school.
Cool green leaves fall from their branches,
And become dappled yellows, bright oranges and deep reds.
Help me, when things end that I wish had continued,
To see that in you, there are no real endings.
In you, there are only changes, and new beginnings.
Give me the grace to know,
That even death itself is not the end,
But only a change
From one beautiful thing into another.
Amen.

AARP Safe Driving Course for Seniors

The Natick Lions Club is sponsoring the AARP Safe Driving Course for Seniors on Tuesday, October 18 through Wednesday, October 19. This event will take place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Whitney Place, 3 Vision Drive, Natick. The cost is $10.00 and includes lunch both days. For reservations please call Ellen Robbins at 508-653-7677. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Please make checks payable to AARP.

FALL BIBLE STUDY

'Getting to know Jesus'
through the Gospel of Mark
Seven Weeks
Beginning Oct 1st
Sundays from 10:15-11:15am
Our Lady's Hall, Montrose School
To reserve a Study Guide,
Call Nancy Maguire @ 508-655-1017

W.I.N.G.S. (Women in God's Spirit)
Prayer, Great Speakers, and Faith Enrichment in Good Company

Please Join Us For Our Second Year!
Wednesday Mornings: 9:30-11:30
Lower Church & Parish Hall
St. Patrick's Church
Beginning October 11th!

This Year's Theme is:
Jesus: The Word the Truth and the Light

Mary Ann McLaughlin
Asst Director of the Office of Spiritual Development at the Archdiocese of Boston
will be our First Speaker on October 11th.

Registration
will take place after ALL Masses on
the weekends of 9/30-10/1 & 10/7-10/8.
Please stop by our table in the church vestibule
Or
Please Call Kelly McPherson (508)655-4410 or Nancy Maguire (508)655-1017
For a Registration Packet.

CYO BASKETBALL SIGNUPS

Signups are underway for St. Patrick's CYO Basketball teams. This traveling league plays home games at Natick High, and away games against parishes in towns such as Needham, Dedham and Medfield. Teams practice one evening a week beginning in November, and games take place on weekends from December - February. A fee of $125 covers the cost of uniforms, gym rental and referees.

To sign up, or request more information, send an e-mail to stpatsbasketball@yahoo.com

Include the athlete's name, grade and phone number. A coach will then contact you.

Thank You

On behalf of the children of Saint Angela School, thank you to Nancy Maguire and all the families of St. Patrick Parish Vacation Bible School for the school supplies. They were awesome!
Sister Gail Donahue, CSJ
St. Angela School, Mattapan

Visitation of the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima

The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will travel throughout the Archdiocese of Boston during the month of October. Please consider visiting one of the following visitation sites:
St. Tarcisius, 562 Waverly St., Framingham on Tuesday, October 3 at 7 p.m. We will have a Living Rosary and Benediction.
St. Catherine, 549 Washington St., Norwood, Wednesday, October 11 at 2:30 p.m. through noon Thursday, October 12.

Rosary Rally

You are invited to a "Rosary Rally" to honor Mary, Mother of God. The Rosary procession will be at 2:00 p.m. followed by Mass at St. Teresa's Motherhouse Avila on Hudson in Germantown, New York on Saturday, October 21, 2006. Bus transportation from St. Patrick's Manor, 863 Central Street, Framingham at 7:30 a.m. Box lunch provided to and from Avila. Total fee is $30.00. Please call Anne Eagan at 508-879-8000 or 508-626-1618 ext. 656. Sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm.

Open Houses

Saint Paul Elementary School, 10 Atwood Street, Wellesley, Wednesday, October 11th, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For more information call 781-235-1510.

Saint John Elementary School, 9 Ledyard Street, Wellesley, Thursday, October 5th, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Philbin Hall. Grades Pre-K - 6. $50 application fee. For more information call 781-235-2129

Saint John Elementary School, 9 Ledyard Street, Wellesley, Thursday, October 5th, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Philbin Hall. Grades Pre-K - 6. $50 application fee. For more information call 781-235-2129

School Tour

Tour for Prospective Families will be held at St. Bridget Elementary School, 832 Worcester Rd (Rte. 9), Framingham, Wednesday, October 11 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. (Grades K1-8) For more information, please call Jean Nigloschy at 508-875-0181 x229.

Catholic High School Placement Tests

The Placement Test for all Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Boston will be administered on November 18 and December 9. For registration forms and information on test locations, contact you local Catholic High School, or the Catholic School Office at 617-498-6555.

St. Linus Christian Book Group

St. Linus Christian Book Club will meet next on Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Norton Center. The book for this month will be Dinner With A Perfect Stranger by David Gregory. New participants are always welcome! October marks the one year anniversary of the book group. For information call Karen Mallozzi at 508-651-9788 or email at Kmallozzi@aol.com

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 youngsters are safe at all times.

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