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FROM THE PASTOR Today
we celebrate WORLD MISSION SUNDAY and the SECOND
COLLECTION that is taken up at all of the Masses will
go to support those engaged in missionary work throughout the
world. By our prayers and financial offerings, we support the
mission priests, religious sisters and brothers, and lay catechists
as they proclaim the Gospel to the poorest of our human family.
Our sacrifices help these dedicated men and women of God share
their love of Jesus and bring hope and Christ’s peace to those
most in need. What is provided by your generosity is as critical
to the missionary work of the Church as the weekly offertory
is to our parish. Over 1,150 dioceses around the world depend
upon this collection to support their pastoral, educational,
and spiritual works. I am certain that you will be as generous
as your means allow in this appeal. May God bless you for your
generous missionary spirit and may He reward you for all that
you do for His people. As the Finance Council indicated last month, we are instituting a MONTHLY MAINTENANCE COLLECTION to help offset some of the larger expenses (such as heating oil) that we incur at St. Patrick’s. There will be a SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION taken up at all of the Masses next weekend for this purpose. Please be as generous as you can to this urgent need to provide for our parish. I have been asked to celebrate
the Daily Mass on TV on Thursday, October 30th. If anyone would
like to attend this Mass at the Catholic Television Studio in
Watertown, please call the Rectory. Mass Intentions This Week
PLEASE PRAY FOR Rev. Frank Manning, Philip Allen, James Atherton, Harold Barbieri, Bridie Bell, Lucille Belmore, Joanne Bolles, Nancy Brodeur, Theresa Brown, Patrick Burke, Muriel Cosentino, Catherine Cummings, Harold Davis, Eileen Dennis, Joel Dennis, Barbara DiVaio, Diane Doyle, Patricia Finnegan, Mike Fitzgerald, Florine Gagnon, Sandra Green, Richard Guerin, Janet Hutchins, Thomas Kean,, Francis Livingstone, Charlene Lombardi, Helen MacDonald, Catherine MacLellan, Dave Markow, Stuart McIntosh, Simon Mosgofian, Marie Murphy, Jordan Pascucci, Fran Quaranto, Felicia Quesada, Elaine Ruda, Marie Smith, Dennis P. Sullivan, Peter Tartarini, Wilma Verge, Barbara Waite, Maryann Webster, Ricky Webster, Kathryn Williams, and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of October 19 will burn in prayer for Teresa Manericho, Doris F. Hanna, Etta F. and L. Gardner Ryan, and all deceased members of the Ryan family. 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
October 12, 2008
Electronic Offertory In an effort to make it more convenient for parishioners to financially support Saint Patrick Parish, we now offer you the ability to make your offertory contributions electronically. Rather than placing cash or checks in the collection basket each week, you now have the option to simply have a predetermined monthly amount withdrawn from your checking or savings account that will be automatically deposited into the Parish Offertory. Transactions will be made on the 15th of each month. If you are interested in signing up for electronic offertory payments, or if you would like additional information, please contact Jean Lorrey in the Parish Office at 508-653-1093. Thank you.
Stewardship
It is good to remember that everything belongs to God. We would
have nothing if God had not given us the skills, talents and opportunities
to accomplish what we accomplish. Therefore, it is important for
us to recognize that we have an obligation to return a portion
of our gifts to God, for all gifts belong to Him and come from
Him.
Perpetual Adoration Ministry A sign-up will be held at the rear of the church after all of the Masses the weekend of October 25 & 26 to add to our current list of adorers. Our goal is to have two committed adorers per hour. We currently have hourly slots that need to be filled and we always need substitutes. Thank you to all that now share in the ministry. If you have any questions please call Ed or Shirley at 508-653-2941. "REACHING
FOR CHRIST" The Youth Ministry program at St. Patrick's Parish is proud to announce the next "Reaching for Christ" (RFC) Retreat this upcoming November. The full weekend retreat promises to be an absolute blast and all high school youth (from within and outside the parish) are highly encouraged to attend. The weekend is organized and led by high school youth who have designed the schedule, planned the activities, decided on the topics to be discussed, and wrote their own talks to be given during the weekend. You'll walk away from the weekend with a renewed enthusiasm for your faith, a better understanding of Catholicism AND some fantastic memories. Guaranteed! It's a great way to make some new friends, too. The weekend will include all of the following
and more! Give it a chance! Invite your friends - all high school youth are welcome. Registration
forms are available now. If you need a copy, email Ryan Barba
at rybarba99@yahoo.com
or grab one from the back of the church. We look forward to seeing
you in November!
Sacrament of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered to those who may be advancing in years, those who are chronically ill, or anyone facing serious surgery. Those wishing to be anointed are asked to remain in the Church following the 11:30 Mass next Sunday, October 26, 2008. Catholic School Fair Representatives from Catholic Elementary and High Schools will be at St. Patrick Parish on Sunday, November 2 after the 9:00 and 11:30 Mass. Come and explore what a Catholic education has to offer. For questions or information contact the Religious
Education Office. Pax Christi Metrowest After much study and prayer on the impact of new immigrants to America, our area Pax Christi group will proudly present Patty Kupfer of America’s Voice as our featured speaker at “Looking at Immigration Through the Lens of Faith”. The program is set for October 20, 7 to 9 pm at the Morse Institute Library, Natick. Many area faith communities have joined us as co-sponsors for this program and it is open to the public. Question and Answer period. Oktoberfest at St. Bridget’s Please join us on Sunday, October 26 from 1-4 pm at St. Bridget’s Rectory Parking Lot at 15 Wheeler Ave., Framingham for traditional German fare consisting of Sauerkraut & Knockwurst, Apple Strudel, German Chocolate Cake & Oktoberfest Beer. Hot dogs & Beans, Soda & Hot Chocolate for the kids! German music, good conversation and a 50/50 raffle for the adults. Face painting and pumpkin decorating for the kids! Tickets include food and drinks: $10 per adult & $5 per child. For information call 508-875-5959. COME ONE, COME ALL!!! Wine Tasting Fund Raiser The Marian Community, 154 Summer St., Medway will be hosting a wine tasting fund raiser on Saturday, November 8 from 7-10 p.m. Included will be Hors D’oeuvres, entertainment, karaoke, and wines for a $25.00 donation. (No tickets to be sold at the door.) Contact Janeen at 508-533-5377, ext. 126.
Women
in God’s Spirit (W.I.N.G.S.) Supervised
Playgroup: MaryAnn Lagan 508-651-9095
Open Houses
Marian
High School (grades 9-12), 273 Union Street, Framingham,
Monday, November 10 from 5:30–8:30 pm. Montrose
School, (young women grades 6-12), 29 North Street, Medfield,
Sunday, October 26, 2-4 PM & Thursday, November 6, 7-9 PM. Mount Alvernia High School Grades 7-12, (young women), 790 Centre Street, Newton, Sunday, November 2, 1:30-4:00 pm. For more information call 617-969-2260 X46. St. John High School (young men), 378 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Sunday, October 19 and November 2, 1:00 pm. Entrance exam on November 8 at 8:30 am. Visit our website www.stjohnshigh.org or call 508-842-8934, Ext 266. St.
Sebastian School, (young men grades 7-12), 1191 Greendale
Avenue, Needham, Tuesday, October 21, 5:30-7:30 pm. Ursuline Academy, (young women grades 7-12), 85 Lowder Street, Dedham, Sunday, October 26, 1-4 pm. For further information call 781-326-6161 ext. 107 or visit www.ursulineacademy.net. Xaverian Brothers High School, (young men), 800 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood, Sunday, October 26, 10 am – 1 pm. Entrance exam, Saturday, November 15 or Saturday, December 13 at 8:30 am. Contact admissions at 781-326-6392 for further information. The
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, 6 Manchester St.,
Merrimack, NH. Come & See Weekend, Thursday, Oct. 23 – Saturday,
Oct 25. Attend classes, visit students, attend lectures and annual
“Oktoberfest”. For more information contact 800-880-8308. St. Patrick’s Manor Annual Fair Crafts, white elephant, ceramics,
baked goods, basket raffles, jewelry, hand made items, gift table,
wreaths, silk flowers and much more are featured at our fair.
Join us on Friday, November 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the St.
Patrick’s Manor – Tara Lounge, 863 Central Street, Framingham.
For more information, call 508-879-8000. Restin Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Eileen M. McGrath May
they and all of our faithful departed rest in peace. 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 oungsters are safe at all times. |
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