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FROM THE PASTOR I am delighted to share with you the news that Archbishop Sean has graciously consented to assign the REVEREND MARK J. RILEY as a Temporary Parochial Vicar at St. Patrick's Parish in order to offer some assistance in the pastoral care of our parishioners. I am so grateful to the Archbishop for this truly wonderful gift and I know that I speak for all of you in expressing a warm WELCOME HOME to Fr. Mark. Fr. Jason, Deacon Crump and I are indeed blessed to have Fr. Mark back with us and we look forward to sharing our pastoral ministry with him. May God Who has given us so many gifts through the priestly ministry of Fr. Mark continue to grant to him the grace of good health, happiness, and peace as he returns to our family at St. Patrick's. AD MULTOS ANNOS. The PARISH MISSION will take place next week and I want to urge all who are able to set aside this time in order to grow closer to the Lord and to each other. The Mission has as its theme, "ONE LORD, MANY FACES" and is being sponsored by the Seamless Garment and Spiritual Development Commissions. We have invited four dynamic and gifted priests to share with us as we attempt to arrive at a deeper understanding of the need to have a consistent ethic of life as the basis of our discipleship. The first evening, SUNDAY, October 17th we be have invited the REVEREND CHRISTOPHER COYNE, a Professor of Sacred Theology at St. John's Seminary, to begin our mission journey by reflecting on the Life and Dignity of the Human Person as gifts from God and belonging to Him. The second evening, MONDAY, October 18th, the REVEREND PAUL B. O'BRIEN, the Pastor of St. Patrick's Parish in Lawrence, will continue to explore our need to respond to God's call through Family, Community, and active Participation in the world. On TUESDAY, October 19th, the REVEREND KEVIN M. SEPE, the Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Braintree, will be the homilist as he helps us to understand our need to pursue justice and peace through reconciliation. This evening will also be an occasion for any who might wish to avail themselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and we have invited many priests to assist us in offering sacramental absolution after individual confession. Finally, the mission will culminate on WEDNESDAY evening, October 20th, with the celebration of Mass; the Source and Summit of all that we are as God's people. We have invited the REVEREND J. BRYAN HEHIR, the Director of Catholic Charities, to be the homilist and to help us to appreciate our role in caring for God's creation as our response to Christ's directive to "Love one another as I have loved you." We are certainly so fortunate to have these four wonderful priests spend this time with us and to offer their inspired guidance as we strive to follow Christ through a world filled with lights contrary to His own. The Mission will begin each evening at 7:30 PM in the Church and I hope that you will plan to join us. I know that this special moment of grace for our parish family will enable us to live in a closer union to the Lord and help us to bear witness to His loving concern for all His people. I hope that you will also invite your neighbors and friends to join us for all or part of this mission. I know that you will be glad that you did. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 10/10 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Steven E. Adams, Gordon & Mary Ford Kingsley (living),
Dick & Andrea Hallion (living), Shirley Kincare, Edna Lambert and Joseph Mangiacotti.
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 10th will burn in prayer for Gerard A. Halpin, Jr. and Martina & John Heary. 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 $13,458.00 $1,542.00 Special Collection Last weekend our parish family donated $5,854.00 to the Hurricane Relief Collection!! Thank you so much for your wonderful generosity! STEWARDSHIP Jesus healed ten lepers in today's Gospel. Only one (10%) came back to say thank you. I, too, have received many blessings from the Lord-indeed, all I am and all my Time, Talent and Treasure are gifts from God! How and how often have I remembered to thank Him? Office Closed Our parish offices will be closed Monday, October 11th for the Labor Day holiday. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Annette McGee and Robert Gaynor May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace. Weddings Let us pray for those preparing for marriage. David Fraser & Jane Martin Oct. 16th wedding 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 Attention all students from 7th to 12th grade: Sunday nights in the Youth room at Montrose school a group of young people meet to discuss their faith. This is a time for young people to share their feelings in a new way. We are also starting to plan fun and fulfilling events that will lead us closer to Christ and ourselves. If you are interested please stop by the youth room on Sunday nights at 6:30pm. The meetings only last about an hour. If you have any questions please email Melissa Cecchi at Meliss4399@rcn.com. Hope to see you all there!!! 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. 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
Youth Ministry at St. Patrick's WYD Fundraising: The Pope has invited and our students have responded! Help support our students going to Koln, Germany for World Youth Day. · Please bring in empty aluminum cans, plastic bottles and beer bottles to be redeemed. These can be deposited in the red bin in the rear of the parking lot (beside the St. Vincent de Paul clothing drop off). If you have large quantities of cans/bottles we will be glad to pick them up from your home, call Melisa 508-907-6220 to make an arrangement. 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.
· Child sized table & chairs in good condition
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:
Transportation Provided to the Mission If you are in need of a ride to the Parish Mission, please call the Rectory this week to arrange for transportation. Several of our parishioners have graciously volunteered to provide transportation to those who otherwise would not be able to attend this special parish event. Please call Jean at 508-653-1093. Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 10/17, 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. 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. Mass of Remembrance The Annual Mass of Remembrance for our loved ones who died this past year will be held on Tuesday, November 2nd, at 7:30. For funerals that were held here at Saint Patrick's, invitations have been sent to the family of the deceased. If you know of someone who experienced a loss this year who may not have received an invitation because of a funeral out of the parish, please contact the rectory so that we can make sure a personal invitation is sent to them. Peace & Justice Ministry The next meeting of the Peace and Justice Ministry will be at 7:00pm on Thursday, October 14th, in the Lower Church Hall. Two Boston College graduate students will be reporting on their SHARE Delegation trip to El Salvador where they had an opportunity to visit our sister parish in San Jose las Flores. They will fill us in on the current situation in El Salvador along with their experiences working for justice. They will speak from 7:45-9:00. All are welcome. SEAMLESS GARMENT REFLECTION
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. 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. |
