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FROM THE PASTOR There will be a SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION taken up at all of the Masses this weekend to aid the victims of the recent hurricanes in the Caribbean. As some of you know, three storms of great intensity have created tremendous damage to the islands of Granada, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Haiti that were already coping with the effects of weeks of heavy rain and flooding. Virtually every family in these areas that were hit by these storms is in need because dwellings have been swept away and clean water, food, and medical supplies are in short supply. Archbishop Sean has authorized a special collection to be taken up in all of the parishes of the Archdiocese this weekend for the victims of these devastating hurricanes. Because we are one family in faith, we need to offer assistance to our brothers and sisters who have been affected by these natural disasters. The proceeds from this Special Second Collection will be sent directly to the Catholic Relief Services who are already on site and have begun to assist the survivors. I am certain that you will be as generous as your means permit and I know that God will reward your for your compassionate concern for His people. Today we are observing RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY and we are mindful of the need to pray for a conversion of heart so that all life, from the moment of conception until natural death, will be considered sacred because it is a gift from God. As we prepare for our national election this fall, all of us need to become familiar with the Church's moral and social teachings so that we might elect officials who will revere all human life at every stage of its development. We are enclosing a copy of the brochure, FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP, in order to assist you maintaining your focus on Catholic teachings as the foundation of your approach to a faithful fulfillment of your civic responsibilities. I would like to express my thanks to the members of the Parish Pastoral Council and to the other parish ministries who sponsored last week's STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY. This was a tremendous effort designed to encourage a deeper awareness of the many activities that constitute parish life. We are delighted with the initial response and hope that all parishioners will become more actively involved in parish life. The parish family has been enriched by the time, talent, and treasure of so many individuals and we look forward to many new pastoral, educational, social, and spiritual activities as more people offer the unique gift of themselves to build up Christ's Body, the Church. Finally, I want to urge all parishioners to set aside the evenings of October 17th through October 20th for our PARISH MISSION. The theme of the retreat is "One Lord, Many Faces" and is being co-sponsored by the Parish Seamless Garment and the Spiritual Development Commissions in an attempt to underscore our need for a consistent ethic of life in everything that we do. I hope that all will join us for these four evenings so that we might grow closer to the Lord and to one another during this special time of grace for our parish. Please feel free to bring some friends with you as well. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 10/3 5:30 PM Family Healing Mass
PLEASE PRAY FOR Eileen Dennis, Kathy Maffiola, Jordan Pascucci, Elaine Ruda, Ulysse Richard, 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, Elvira Portyrala, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of October 3rd will burn in prayer for Charles McParland, Sr.,Luisa Valenti, John & Maureen Lafauce, Charlie & Lisa Bay Adams, Bello Maria, Mr. & Mrs Ferrante Nunzio and Gino Coppellotti. 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 $12,038.00 $2,962.00 STEWARDSHIP When will I have given enough-of my income, of my time, of my talents? Today's Gospel suggests that only total stewardship will do: "when you have done all you have been commanded to do, say 'We are useless servants. We have done no more than our duty.'" Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Louise Hlasny, Mary Kelly,Dorothy Conlon and Fortunato F. Grillo May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace. Weddings Let us pray for those preparing for marriage.
St. Patrick Parish Retreat A parish retreat, "One Lord, Many Faces", is planned for October 17-20 at 7:30 pm each evening. More information will be provided next week, but please mark your calendars now to participate in this prayerful experience. All are Welcome! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education Registration Classes have begun for Religious Education Classes, please contact the religious education office if you are new to the area or to our parish. Options remain for home schooling or family cluster, please contact Melisa Melnyk for additional information on these options at 508-907-6220 or religiouseducation@attglobal.net All this rain got you down? Come help build an Ark! The 5th grade religious education students will be building an Ark but need a few adults with carpentry skills or interest to give them a hand. Please call Melisa in the Religious Education Office for more details 508-907-6220. Initial meeting is Sunday Oct 17th 12:00pm in the Cafeteria of Montrose School. Thank you to our 8th grade students who helped serve dinner at the Open Door on Thursday Sept 23rd. Your presence was deeply appreciated! Religious Education Invitation · Additional catechists for 7th grade and 9th grade and an aide for 4th grade.
Needs of the Religious Education Program: · Child sized table & chairs in good condition
WYD Fundraising WYD Fundraising: The Pope has invited and our students have responded! Help support our students going to Koln, Germany for World Youth Day.
Youth Group: Youth group has started up again! All students grades 7 to 12 are invited to play and pray. Meetings are held Sundays at 6:30-8:00pm in the Youth Room at Montrose (downstairs). Bring a friend! For more info call Melissa 508-653-6220. Middle School Rally: All Middle School students are invited by Archbishop Sean to gather for Mass, games, and fun faith-filled activities on Saturday November 6 12:30-5:30 at the Madonna Queen National Shrine (Don Orione) in East Boston. Check out the Office of Youth Ministry website www.oymboston.org for more information and registration forms. PARISH MISSION
Please come to the Parish Mission scheduled for October 17th - 20th. The services begin each evening at 7:30 in the Church. This special prayerful event is co-sponsored by the Spiritual Development Advisory Board and the Seamless Garment Commission. Sunday: "I claim you as my own."
Your prayerful presence would be most appreciated. All are welcome to join us for any and all of the services. (The Parish Mission replaces the October Evening of Prayer.) Volunteers needed We need your help with the Parish Mission. Volunteers are needed in several areas to help make this event as successful as possible. Sign up sheets are in the rear of the Church after all Masses this weekend. We need people to help us make phone calls, hang posters, bake, and to act as greeters during the mission. Please consider helping in one or more of these areas. Thank you !!! There are several of our parishioners who are often unable to attend parish events because they no longer drive and do not have transportation to the Church. If you are willing to provide a ride to some of our elderly parishioners so that they can attend the Parish Mission, please call Jean at the Rectory at 508-653-1093. Thank you. Child Abuse Prevention Program It is necessary for all volunteers and those in ministries to complete this program. You MUST call Deacon Crump at the rectory to register for a session. Sessions may be cancelled if too few are signed up to attend. Session Dates:
Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 10/7, 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. Fall foliage hike, Saturday 10/9, details TBD. Enjoy the fall foliage.Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008. The 15th Annual Barnabas Retreat for single Catholic adults October 15-17, 2004. The retreat will be held at the Marist House in Framingham and the cost for the weekend is $130.00 which includes your overnight accommodations, meals and materials. To register for the weekend contact Mary Beth at mb37@earthlink.net or by phone at 781-447-5342. CLOTHING DRIVE TO BENEFIT ST. FRANCIS HOUSE It is that time again! St. Patrick's Parish will be holding their annual men's clothing drive to benefit St. Francis House the week of our Parish Mission: Oct. 17-24. St Francis House is the largest Day Shelter in downtown Boston for the area's poor and needy. The parish has supported this worthy charity for many years by running the annual clothing drive. We are hoping that this clothing drive will provide an abundance of clothing for the shelter. Clothing List: (NOTE: MEN'S CLOTHING ONLY!) Fall jackets and heavy winter coats; jeans and casual pants; dress pants; ties and dress shoes; dress shirts; baseball caps and hats; long and short sleeve shirts; sweaters and sweatshirts; "new" toiletry products; socks, underwear and t-shirts; backpacks and book bags. 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. Respect Life Ministry
The Annual Respect Life Walk will be held on the Boston Common Sunday, October 3rd, beginning at 2pm. This 3 mile walk raises funds to support programs that assist pregnant women and children and families after birth. Some of the agencies that benefit from the walk are Pregnancy Help and Birthright.
Peace & Justice Ministry
Thank you for all your donations to the weekly food drop-off, which is located in the left-hand corner in the vestibule of the church. We bring your donations to the Natick Food Pantry, East Central St on the first week of the month, and to A Place To Turn, Hartford St., during the second-fourth weeks. If there is a fifth Sunday, the food collection is picked up by St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Montrose School - Open House Sunday, October 17th from 2 to 4PM and on Thursday, November 4th from 7 to 9PM. Montrose is an independent, college preparatory school for girls in Grades 6-12. Montrose offers a classical liberal arts curriculum and an integrated character development program guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church. For more information, contact the School at (508) 650-6925 or visit www.MontroseSchool.org. St. Paul School - Open House
Registrations now being accepted for the all day kindergarten programs through grade 8 for the 2005-2006 academic year. For more information, please call Karen McLaughlin, Principal at 781-235-1510 St. Sebastian's School - Open House St. Sebastian School, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory day school of 340 young men in grades seven through twelve, is hosting an Admissions Open House on Thursday, October 28, from 5:30-7:30pm St. Sebastian's campus is located at 1191 Greendale Avenue in Needham, directly adjacent to Route 128, using the Great Plain Avenue exit. For further information, contact the Admissions Office at: (781) 449-5200. Community events A Post-Abortion Healing Retreat for women will be held the weekend of October 22-24, 2004 by the Project Rachel Ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston. Previous participants have found the retreat a life-changing experience of forgiveness, healing and reconciliation. For more information, call Project Rachel at 617-783-8300. All calls are confidential. Trust in the tender embrace of God's mercy and love. The Russian Choir is back!!! They are among us again!!! They are coming to St. Cecilia's Church in Ashland, MA. Performance is at 7:30pm on Friday, October 8th. We are running a school bus to the performance. If interested in attending, please call Sandra Green at 508-651-8203. Natick Sons of Italy 37 Washington Avenue Pasta Night re-opens. Every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm, All You Can Eat pasta, meatballs, salad, bread and butter. Homemade desserts and coffee. Other beverages available for purchase. Proceeds to scholarship fund. Immediate and long-term benefits. URSULINE ACADEMY URSULINE ACADEMY in Dedham, a Catholic college-preparatory school for girls in grades 7-12, will hold an Open House on Sunday, October 17th from 1pm to 4pm. For further information, please call 781-326-6161 ext. 107. ST. BRIDGET SCHOOL TOUR: Our next scheduled tour is Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 9:00am for approximately one hour. We invite you to come and see our school to learn more about our programs. Applications will be accepted for the 2005-2006 enrollment. For more information visit www.saintbridgetschool.info or contact Mrs. Chris Tramontozzi at 508-875-0181. |
