This Thursday, November 1st is the FEAST OF ALL SAINTS and it is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. All Catholics are obliged to participate in the celebration of Mass as we recall the heroic men and women who have lived and died for Christ. Their stories are sources of great inspiration to us as we go about our daily lives and attempt to live out our Baptismal commitment. In order to make it more convenient for us to fulfill this privilege of celebrating the Eucharist, Masses at St. Patrick’s will be on Wednesday, October 31st at 4:00 PM and Thursday, November 1st at 6:30 and 8:00 AM and 4:00 and 7:30 PM. Please note that there will NOT be a 7:30 PM Mass on Wednesday evening this week.

I want to invite all parishioners to join us on this Monday evening, October 29th as we welcome SISTER OLGA YAQOB to our parish. Sister Olga is a remarkable woman who is well-known throughout the Archdiocese for her extraordinary and powerful witness to Christ. Sister Olga is from Iraq and is presently involved in campus ministry at Boston University. Sister Olga has agreed to share her fascinating spiritual journey with us as we contemplate our own life’s challenges. Sister Olga’s presentation is part of our MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER which will begin at 7:30 PM in the Church. This special evening will conclude with BENEDICTION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT. I hope all who are able will take advantage of this unique opportunity to listen to this holy woman as she shares her story of God working in her life and what wonderful things He can do if we are open to His Holy Spirit.

The Knights of Columbus will be outside of Church this weekend for their annual Tootsie Roll Drive. The Knights use the proceeds from this fund-raiser to aid the disabled children of our community and to provide for some of their material needs. I am sure that all will want to help this worthwhile cause and I thank you in advance for your support. Since Halloween is on Wednesday, this will also give you a chance to get some candy for those who might be trick or treating this week.
This past month, I have had the privilege of celebrating the Funeral Masses of two long-time parishioners: MARGARET DAVIS and LEAH HAYES. Both of these women were active in parish life and we will miss their energy and commitment. May the Lord reward them for their countless acts of kindness and grant them eternal rest in His Kingdom.

Stewardship

“ …. ‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner.’” - Luke 18:13

“It is this helplessness and dependence that opens one to God’s grace; it is the spirit of the child.” Loving God, give me the spirit of a child, wholly dependent on you in everything.

St. Martin de Porres Chapter of the Fraternities of St. Dominic will hold its monthly meeting in the Lower Church Hall TODAY, Sunday, October 28th at 1:30PM. Our featured talk will be on the devotions of St. Louis deMontfort. Refreshments will be served. Anyone who would like to drop in is most welcome at our meetings. We will recite Day Time Prayer or Vespers depending on when the meeting closes.
Come join us. Bring a friend. For inquiries call Pat 508-820-4786 or Peg 508-655-2347.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

As cold weather expenses and holiday seasons approach, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul gets an increase in requests for financial assistance from the needy. Your continued support is much appreciated as we help our fellow neighbors through difficult times. Offering baskets are located at the doors of the church. Thank you and God bless!

Feast of All Saints Mass Schedule

Wednesday, October 31 – 4:00pm
Please note: There is NO 7:30 pm Vigil Mass on October 31, 2007

Thursday, November 1, 2007
6:30am, 8:00am, 4:00pm and 7:30pm

Note: All Masses in the Upper Church

Youth Altar Servers

Any boys or girls interested in becoming altar servers are invited to a preliminary meeting and training session this Thursday, October 18 at 4pm in the Upper Church. Those interested in serving but unable to attend this Thursday’s meeting should contact the Religious Education Office at (508) 907-6220 or stpatreled@comcast.net. We will hold another training session on Thursday, November 11 at 4pm.

St. Sebastian School, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham will host an Admissions Open House on Tuesday, October 23 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. St. Sebastian is a Catholic, independent day school for young men in grades 7 – 12. For further information, contact Admissions at 781-449-5200 or visit www.stsebastiansschool.org.

Marian High School, 273 Union Avenue, Framingham, Tues., Oct. 16 from 5:00–8:00 pm or Sun., Nov. 11 from 1:00–3:00 pm. Call 508-875-7646 or visit www.marianhigh.org for more details. Placement test Sat., Nov. 17 or Sat., Dec. 8 at 8:00–11:30 am.

Mount Saint Joseph Academy, 617 Cambridge St., Boston, Sun., Oct. 14 from 12:00-2:30 p.m. and Thurs., Nov. 8 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Call 617-787-7999 or visit at www.mountsaintjosephacademy.org.

The Knights of Columbus will host its annual Tootsie Roll Fundraiser after all of the Masses THIS weekend (October 27/28). Members of the Knights will be outside the church selling tootsie rolls to benefit those in need here in Natick. All proceeds go to Natick residents.

Evening of Prayer

Please join us on Monday, October 29th, at 7:30 PM as we gather together for an Evening of Prayer. Our guest speaker is Sister Olga Yaqob, an Iraqi nun and hermit in the Archdiocese of Boston, who found her calling to serve God amid the rubble in Iraq. Sister Olga founded the Missionaries of the Virgin Mary, the first religious community for women in the Assyrian Catholic Church in 700 years. She spent seven years serving the prisoners at Abu Ghraib, and her life experiences and suffering, both here and in Iraq, have taught her how to be joyfully rooted in Jesus Christ. Sister Olga is currently doing wonderful work in the Archdiocese as a Campus Minister at Boston University. Please come and hear this interesting and dynamic woman of faith. It is truly an honor to welcome her to our parish family. All are welcome, and refreshments will be served following the service.

St. Patrick’s Manor Annual Fair

Friday, November 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., St. Patrick’s Manor, 863 Central Street, Framingham will hold its annual fair. Features include: crafts, white elephant, ceramics, baked goods, basket raffles, jewelry, hand made items, wreaths, silk flowers and much more. For further information please call 508-879-8000.

Christmas Craft Fair

St. Bridget School PTO, 832 Worcester Road, Framingham announces its Christmas Craft Fair to be held on Sunday, November 18 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Their special guest is children’s author, Barbara McGrath, who will be available to sign books from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Fair features puppets, quilts, jewelry, scrapbooks, holiday decorations and many gift items for friends, family and pets.

Annual Christmas Bazaar

Jeanne Jugan Residence of The Little Sisters of the Poor is hosting its annual Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 10 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at 186 Highland Avenue, Somerville. Come and enjoy the fun and excitement and have some of our famous beef stew for lunch! Munch on homemade pastries! Purchase beautiful handmade crafts! Complete your Christmas gift-giving list! Great bargains! Lots of prizes! And much, much more!

Mass with Seán Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap

His Eminence, Seán Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap and the Office of Life and Family, Ministry for Persons with Disabilities cordially invite you to join us for the Annual Mass Celebrating the U.S. Bishop’s Pastoral Statement on Persons with Disabilities on Sunday, November 4 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church, 392 Hanover St., Hanover, MA. All Are Welcome! Wheelchair accessible seating, ASL interpreters and Braille programs provided. Reception and refreshments will follow the Mass. For more information, please contact Karen Murray, Archdiocesan Coordinator at 617-746-5679 or Karen_Murray@rcab.org.

W.I.N.G.S. (Women in God’s Spirit)
Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:30am

Please join our Fall Session “Living as a Beloved Daughter of God” as we welcome Rev. Dan O’Connell from the Office of Spiritual Life for his talk:
Daughters as Disciples
Join us in the Parish Hall October 31st
Call Nancy (508)655-1017 for Registration information or just stop by.
Please contact Mary Anne (508)651-9095 for supervised playgroup registration

Prayer for Respect Life

Dear Lord,
We live in a world today that believes a person to be valuable only if they are useful to ourselves or others. Today, people who are inconvenient to some are believed to have no rights. We pray today that mothers considering abortion will instead let their children live and grow. We pray today that the elderly and infirm will be valued as members of our society. We pray for the poor, the condemned, the disabled, and the outcast. Help us, Lord, to build a culture of life because you, our Creator, are the author of us all.
Amen.