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FROM THE PASTOR This weekend, I have asked the members of the PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL to speak at all of the Masses in order to give you an update on the fiscal state of the parish. The Council will distribute copies of the Operating Budget for the new fiscal year and will also report on the past year's income and expenses. I will leave the detailed analysis to the Council members but I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all of you for the many sacrifices that you have made over the past years and for your unfailing generosity. I am most appreciative of your concern and compassion for those who are less fortunate and because of that, we have been able to assist numerous charitable concerns both here in Natick as well as beyond. The economy of the past year took a terrible toll on many deserving charities and we were blessed to be able to offer some financial assistance to many people. The Offertory Collection is primarily used for the operating expenses of the parish and we need to increase our revenues if we are to maintain that same level of concern this year. In addition to charity, the parish needs to begin to set aside money for a long-term maintenance program. In a parish of this size and with the age of our facilities, any major repair would have a severely adverse impact on our budget. In the name of Christ, I wish to appeal once more to your generous spirit and ask that, if at all possible, you increase your contribution to the Offertory. Please know that my brother priests and I deeply appreciate your continued kindness and we pledge our daily prayers that God will reward you for all that you do for His people. This Thursday, October 30th, we will make a one day pilgrimage to the SHRINE OF DIVINE MERCY in Stockbridge, Ma. There are still some seats available on the bus so please call the Rectory to reserve a seat. I hope as many people who are able will join us for this spiritual moment of grace. This Saturday, November 1st, is the FEAST OF ALL SAINTS. Because this feast falls on a Saturday this year, it is not observed as a Holy Day of Obligation. However, I would encourage you to join us for the celebration of Mass at 8:00 AM on Saturday as we commemorate those heroic men and women who lived their earthly lives with fidelity and charity. On Saturday evening, November 1st, we will offer a SPECIAL MASS for the PRE-`BORN DECEASED. This annual Mass is offered in memory of those children who have died prior to birth and for their parents who grieve their loss. The Mass will begin at 6:00 PM and will conclude with a reception downstairs. All are most welcome. Finally, we offer our prayerful best wishes and congratulations to MARGA AND ALLAN CROCKER who observed their 50th Wedding Anniversary this past week. May God bless them for their faithful witness to Christ's presence in their marriage and may He continue to bring them much happiness Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 10/26 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass
Doris F. Hanna, Etta & Gardner Ryan, Leland & Dorothy Ryan, John Parsons, Patricia Gleason, Helen Rongone, Mike Michaels, Luisa Valenti, & Mary Young
PLEASE PRAY FOR Leo Alvares,Bill Collett, Bobby Nolasco, Chuck Plaistek, Norma Lally, Francis Roberts, Joseph Lombardi Louis Maffiola, Tony Armata, Jane O'Keefe, Diane Doyle, Amanda Clift, Sandra Green, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Lorraine McDonough, Gregg Giallonardo, Muriel Cosentino, Denise Perreault, Rose Kilmer, Kathleen Mary Kennedy, Amy Flickenger, Paul Cropper, James Philips, Jean Orme, Nadia DeMasi, Elvira Portyrala, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish, as well as all the faithful departed, especially Lawrence Leone and Edward F. Burke. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of October 26 will burn in prayer for Thomas Voner, the Gnecco Family and Julie Ceplikas. 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 $18,000.00 $12,221.00 $5,776.00 In order to reach our budgeted expenses, we are asking each parishioner to increase their weekly contribution by a minimum of $3.00. Thank you for your generous response. Envelope
users $8,317.00 317 envelopes were used for an average donation $26.24 Saint Vincent de Paul Society Thanksgiving Baskets The Saint Vincent de Paul Society is putting together Thanksgiving Baskets again this year for any parishioners in need of assistance for the holidays. Please contact the Rectory at 508-653-1093 before October 26th so that we may assist you. All information will be held in strict confidence. Thank you. SAVE THE DATE There is still room on the bus for our parish trip to Stockbridge on Thursday, October 30th to the Divine Mercy Shrine. The bus will leave the Saint Patrick parking lot at 8:30 a.m. We will depart Stockbridge at 4:00 p.m., returning to Natick at approximately 6:00 p.m. The cost is $20. per person which includes a box lunch in Stockbridge. Please call the Rectory at 508-653-1093 to reserve your seat on the bus. Please join us! Religious Education Please keep our Confirmation candidates in your prayers as we approach their special day, November 15, 2003 Calling all Prayer Partners We invite all parishioners to take part in the faith life of our children by becoming prayer partners for one of our 83 second graders as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (First Penance) in January and the Sacrament of First Communion in May. A prayer partner is given the name of a child and commits to pray for that child and their family throughout the preparation time. You have the opportunity to meet the child before they receive their Sacraments. Please contact the Office of Religious Education to participate in this rewarding ministry. All High School students are invited to the first St. Patrick Youth Mass to be held TONIGHT, 10/26 . at 7:30pm in the Lower Church. Music, reflections and participation prepared by and for High School students. Teachers in Elementary grades (1-5) are strongly encouraged to participate in a presentation by our Faith First representative Paul Langford on Thursday, November 6 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Discussion and refreshments to follow. Calling all pre-schoolers and their parents! Please join us for our new drop-in story hour on Fridays from 9:30-10:30a.m. in the lower church hall. We'll read stories, sing songs, learn finger plays, and do simple crafts. Some of the themes we'll cover are Angels, Jesus, Mary, God, Friendship, Kindness, Sharing, I Am Special, Praying, etc. Hope you can join us starting November 14. If you have any questions please call Sally DeGeorge (508)655-0198 or Kim Horton (508) 653-6309. The Office of Religious Education wishes all children a happy and safe All Hallows Eve. MINISTRY NOTICES Pine St. Inn Ministry is in need of drivers/servers for Saturday, January 3, 2004 - leaving Natick @ 4:00 p.m. and returning by 6:45. If you are interested please call Josie @ 508-653-2435. ADORATION MINISTRY A meeting of all Hourly Coordinators will be held on Tuesday, October 28th at 7:30 PM in the Joseph Center. PEACE & JUSTICE
Sr. Ruth will lead a day of prayer and reflection on Saturday, November 8th, 9:30am to 5:00pm at the Campion Renewal Center, Weston, MA. The title of the day's program is PEACE IS A VERB, What would Peace Look Like in our World Today? As the Director of CREA, Center for Reflection, Education and Action, Sr. Ruth works to create just and sustainable lives for the poor in our world. Many will remember her from speaking at St. Patrick's on numerous occasions. Call Judy Rich to register for the Retreat. CYO BASKETBALL IS COMING TO ST. PATRICK'S! This new program, coordinated by Graham Briggs, is looking for boys and girls from 5th grade to seniors in High School that would be interested in playing basketball. This is a competitive and fun league. The regular season for the CYO league in the MetroWest area starts up in late November and continues through February, with Playoffs going through mid-March. Sign-ups will begin in early October, but we need to get an idea of who might be interested in playing and formulate a list right now. Practices during the season are at night during the week and games are held on the weekends. If you fall within the grade 5 to grade 12 age group and are interested, please email Graham Briggs at gsmbriggs@rcn.com as soon as possible and let him know your sex, age, and grade. Adoration Pope John Paul II says: "Our essential commitment in life is to grow spiritually in the climate of the Holy Eucharist." We have that opportunity here at St. Patrick's where we have Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. Extra coverage is needed for the following hours: If, however, none of the above fit your schedule please sign up for any hour. Two Hourly Coordinator spots are open: 2-3pm & 7-8pm. Any questions, call Carole @ 508-653-0371 (between 3pm and 7pm) Note: our Adoration Chapel is air conditioned. Celebrating October "The Month for Life" SEAMLESS GARMENT REFLECTION "What is urgently called for is a general mobilization of consciences, and a united ethical effort to activate a great campaign in support of life. All together, we must build a new culture of life….We need to begin with renewal of the culture of life within Christian communities themselves." Pope John Paul 2nd, The Gospel of Life Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 10/30, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center. We're studying Matthew. Contact Jonathan,jms2586@yahoo.com, 508-655-2410. Bike Trip location TBD, Sat. 11/1. Contact Mary Beth, mbfinneran@earthlink.net, 781-447-5342. mass of remembrance for pre-born children Our Annual Mass of Remembrance for our "littlest saints" will be held on November 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. A special invitation is extended to all parents, grandparents and siblings who sorrow over the death of children as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion as well as those who experience the pain of separation from children who they placed for adoption. All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the lives of these children who are "now living in the Lord." community events Please note the information has been changed/updated by the Board of Health OPEN HOUSE Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart will hold and Open House on Sunday, Nov. 2nd from 1-3pm. Newton Country Day School is located at 785 Centre St., Newton and offers grades 5-12. Please call the Office of Admission for more information at 617-244-4246. OPEN HOUSE If you are making an important decision about what High School to attend, Marian High School in Framingham invites you to participate in an Open House on Sunday, Nov. 2nd from 1-3pm and learn about all the opportunities available to students. You will enjoy a student led tour, meet administrators, faculty, coaches and current parents. Servants of Christ Ministries
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