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Saintly Legacies In the last two weeks the Church universal has celebrated the feast days of two saints whose ongoing legacies nourish our faith lives. Two weeks ago, on September 27 we celebrated the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul. Born in France in 1581 this priest was a man of accomplishment who helped organize seminaries to improve priestly training, helped found the Daughters of Charity and dedicated himself to the service of the poor. In 1833 Blessed Frédéric Ozanam and his companions named their new organization dedicated to the service of the poor the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in honor of this great man. Since its first chapter was founded in the U.S. in St. Louis in 1845 the men and women of St. Vincent de Paul conferences have helped the poor within their local communities. St. Patrick's St. Vincent de Paul Conference carries on this good work in our midst. With anonymity and a Christ like commitment to protecting the dignity of those in need, our St. Vincent de Paul members are there when a local person or family needs help with a fuel bill, groceries or rent. The contributions you make to the baskets at our Church doors fund this good work. Our St. Vincent de Paul members celebrated their patron with a special Mass on his feast day. Keep them and their work in your prayers and may God reward them for their goodness. Last Wednesday, October 4 was the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most loved and accomplished of the saints. He did so much in his short life that it's difficult to briefly summarize him. Born to a wealthy merchant family, after initially attempting to seek glory as a soldier and knight he heard Christ's call in the person of a leper and renounced worldly goods. At the crumbling Church of San Damiano he heard the crucified Jesus say, "Francis, repair my church." He sought to do so with a small band of followers and couldn't believe that within ten years 5000 followers would embrace his radical vow of poverty! There are two aspects of St. Francis' legacy to which I was drawn on his feast day this year. First, he unsuccessfully tried to preach the gospel to the Moslem world. He could easily have been killed in Syria but the sultan was impressed by his innate goodness and holiness and his life was spared. Secondly, one can't help but note that a member of the very order founded by St. Francis, Sean Cardinal O'Malley has been given a similar challenge, to repair the Church in Boston. Let us pray for St. Francis' intercession both for the cause of peace in the Middle East and for the renewal of the Church in Boston. Father Rafferty Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 10/8 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Steven E. Adams, Helen Saunders, Eric Lundblad
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 8 will burn in prayer for Charles McParland Sr. 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. Office Closed The Parish Office will be closed on
PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $14,000.00 $14,171.00 $171.00 Stewardship "The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all wild animals; but none proved to be the suitable partner for the man." (Genesis 2:20) The creation story reminds us that from the very beginning of time God put the entire world into our care. We can care for God's world - and for one another - through our stewardship. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Catholics can always Come Home.
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.
Religious Education Reminder: Due to the Columbus Holiday Weekend there are no Religious Education classes today (Sunday, October 8) or Wednesday (October 11). Classes resume next week on Sunday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 18. 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. Your generosity in assisting individuals and families who are unable to meet some of their basic needs is greatly appreciated. Living with Alzheimer's Disease A half day conference of information and support about Alzheimer's Disease and related memory disorders on Saturday, October 14, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Whitney Place, 3 Vision Drive, Natick. This conference is Free of Charge. RSVP to reserve a space at 508-626-1944 W.I.N.G.S. (Women in God's Spirit)
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
Youth Altar Servers We will be offering training for any youths interested in serving as altar servers. Serving at the altar offers a unique opportunity for young men and women from the 4th Grade through High School to give valuable service to Jesus and his Church. Most men and women who were altar servers in their youth favorably recall how it enriched their faith and enhanced worship for them. If interested please call the Religious Education Office at 508 907-6220. We are most grateful to our altar servers for the generous and faithful service they cheerfully offer. Pictures of our current servers are on display in the Church vestibule. The entire St. Patrick's parish community is genuinely proud of them and their parents and families should share our sentiment. May God generously bless them. Calling all Knitters & Crocheters The Natick Service Council is already thinking about Christmas! We are looking for handmade hats and mittens, especially for children ages 8 to 12 years old, as well as lap robes for elders and slippers for everyone. All will be given to needy families here in Natick.
Come and See the Heart of a Priest The relic of the heart of St. John Marie Vianney, patron saint of parish priests, will travel from Ars, France to St. Mary's Parish, Waltham October 13, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm and Holy Cross Cathedral October 14, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Come to pray for priests and vocations. Full schedule of events at www.vocationsboston.org or Vocation Office 617-746-5949. Child Abuse Prevention Program
Upcoming dates, places and contacts for CAP training are:
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:
Vocation Weekend Retreat The Carmelite Sisters of the Aged and Infirm are hosting a vocation women's weekend October 13-15th at their Motherhouse in Germantown, NY. Many of us are familiar with the sisters from the good work they do at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham. To register please contact the vocation director, Sister Maria Therese Healy at 518-537-5000 or via email at vocationdirector@valstar.net. For more information on the Order check the website: www.carmelitesisters.com. Becoming a Peacemaker Please join us for an evening with international peace activist, Scott Schaeffer-Duffy, on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Ann's Church Hall, 124 Cochituate Road (Rte 27), Wayland. Gathering with refreshments at 7:00 p.m. followed by a slide lecture presentation at 7:30 p.m. Directions at www.saintann.org. Sponsored by Metrowest Pax Christi. 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. Newcomers and Neighbors The Framingham Public Library has started a Newcomers and Neighbors Center that will provide area residents with assistance in accessing community resources and obtaining information regarding employment, health, education, social and cultural matters.
Open Houses Montrose School, 45 East Central Street, Natick, Sunday, October 15, 2 to 4 pm and Thursday, November 2 from 7 to 9 pm. For more information call 508-650-6925 or visit www.MontroseSchool.org. 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. |
