FROM THE PASTOR

This Wednesday, 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 those heroic men and women who lived and died for Jesus 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 Tuesday, October 31st at 4:00 PM and Wednesday, November 1st at 6:30 and 8:00 AM and 4:00 and 7:30 PM.

The Mass on Wednesday, November 1st at 7:30 PM will be dedicated to the PRE-BORN DECEASED and ALL CHILDREN WHO HAVE DIED and we are extending a special invitation to all parents who have lost a child through death. The death of a child is perhaps the worst experience that a parent can endure and it is often difficult for us to understand how God can allow this to happen. It is our belief that all baptized children are taken up into the glory of God's heavenly kingdom. We further believe that, through His infinite mercy, God brings to Himself all children and they are numbered among the saints. In spite of our grief, the death of a child is a joyous moment for the child because they achieve immediately the purpose for which they have been created. We offer our prayers for their parents in the hope that Christ's promise of the Resurrection will ease their sadness and provide some comfort. We have invited the Rev. J. Bryan Hehir, the President of Catholic Charities, to join us and to be the homilist of the Mass. I hope all parishioners will join us for this special Mass as our presence can be a source of great comfort to parents as well.

On behalf of Cardinal O'Malley, I want to urge all parishioners who have not already contributed to the ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL to do so now. The Annual Catholic Appeal provides the resources through which we live "Our Faith, Our Mission." Your financial gift supports the efforts of those who work in the over 60 ministries, programs, and agencies that comprise the Church in Boston. As you know, we are striving to rejuvenate the financial health of the Archdiocese and in order to do so, we need every Catholic's support. Your generous support at St. Patrick's has allowed us to achieve 68% of our goal of $ 108,000. If you have not already done so, I urge you to please consider making a substantial financial gift to the Annual Appeal. So many people are depending upon you. Thank you for your kindness and compassionate response.

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 10/29    5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass  Joseph Mangiacotti, Helen Rongone, Patricia Gleason, Eileen Rowan, Deceased Members of the Hanna Family, Doris F. Hanna, L. Gardner & Etta F. Ryan, Chester L. & Dorothy M. Ryan, Robert W. & Gloria M. Ryan
Mon. 10/30    8:00 AM Mass for Sick 
Tues. 10/31    8:00 AM Holy Souls in Purgatory 4:00 PM   Vigil Mass All Saints Day
Wed. 11/1    6:30 AM All Saints Day 8:00 AM  All Saints Day 4:00 PM    All Saints Day  7:30 PM    All Saints Day
Thur. 11/2    8:00 AM Perez family       
Fri. 11/3    8:00 AM Lillian & Giuseppe Rizzo 7:30 PM    Ralph Sims
Sat. 11/4    8:00 AM Agostina & Enrico Zonghi & Family

PLEASE PRAY FOR Felicia Quesada, Charlene Lombardi, Patricia Finnegan, 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 29 will burn in prayer for Luisa Valenti, Agostina & Enrico Zonghi, Doris F. Hanna, L. Gardner & Etta F. Ryan, Chester L. & Dorothy M. Ryan, Robert W. & Gloria M. Ryan.

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 22, 2006

Budgeted           Actual                      
Offertory                Offertory                Difference

$14,000.00            $12,201.75            $1,798.25

Special Collection

Our St. Patrick parish family contributed $2,329.00 to the special collection of October 15 for the Propagation of the Faith's work with the Missions. Thank you for your generosity!

Stewardship

"Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way." (Mark 10:52)

Sight is just one of the many gifts that God has given to us. Like all of our basic senses and talents, sight is a gift we often take for granted. We pat ourselves on the back for our many accomplishments, forgetting that all that we do, we do with the gifts that God has given to us.

Through the Catholic Appeal we live Our Faith, Our Mission

Over the next few weeks, we will be closing out our 2006 Catholic Appeal. This critical fundraiser makes possible the programs, ministries and services through which we live Our Faith, Our Mission. When you give to the Appeal, you are providing young people the resources that keep them connected to their faith as they go away to college. You are helping to open new lines of communication to Catholics of all ages through programs like CardinalSeansBlog.org. You are supporting programs that spread the word about the call to priesthood.
Cardinal Sean will be sending reminder letters asking those who have yet to participate to consider doing so. If you have already given, thank you. If you have not, please, respond as generously as you can. Every gift, regardless of the amount, matters. You may pick up a pledge card at the back of the church.
Help us make possible the programs, ministries and services through which we live Our Faith, Our Mission.

Feast of All Saints Mass Schedule

Tuesday, October 31 - 4:00pm
Please note: There is NO 7:30 pm Vigil Mass on October 31, 2006

Wednesday, November 1, 2006
6:30am, 8:00am, 4:00pm and 7:30pm
Note: the 7:30 pm Mass is for the Preborn Deceased

Note: All Masses in the Upper Church

Mass of Remembrance for Pre-Born Children

A Mass of Remembrance for Pre-Born Children who have been lost to miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 1 here at St. Patrick's. Rev. J. Bryan Hehir, President of Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Boston, will offer the homily. Parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the loss of these little ones are invited to join.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

St. Patrick's Parish Natick will celebrate 11 years of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration on November 1, 2006. The chapel located on Hayes Street is open 24 hours a day. We are in need of committed Adorers for all hours, but especially 12 midnight to 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. "Could You Not Sit One Hour With Me? Call Ann Reilly at 508-655-8516 to become a committed Adorer.

Nursing Home Ministry

Many thanks to the parishioners who signed up for the Nursing Home Ministry on Stewardship Sunday. The residents will enjoy receiving their cards on Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If you have any question contact Jane Teepe at (508) 653-2098 or jteep@rcn.com

Evening of Prayer Mass of Remembrance

The Annual Mass of Remembrance for our loved ones who died this past year will be held on Monday, November 13th at 7:30 p.m. 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 outside of the parish, please contact the rectory so that we can make sure a personal invitation is extended to them. All are welcome to join us for this special Mass. Refreshments served in the church hall following Mass.

Religious Education

9th & 10th Grade

Registration for the second session of classes will take place tonight, 6:00-8:00 in Montrose. No additional registration fee required.

Confirmation

11th Graders and those who are to be Confirmed this year (Saturday, November 4) will meet in the Lower Church Hall at 6:30 Thursday, November 2d for rehearsal.

Sunday Bible Study

Come and join us on Sunday Mornings for an hour Bible Study on: Getting To Know Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. We just finished Chapter 2 in our Study Guide and are meeting for 4 more weeks in Our Lady's Hall in the Montrose School from 10:15 - 11:15am. Feel Free to drop in and join 30+ Fellow Parishioners in Scripture Study, Friendship and Prayer. We would love you to join us!

Come And Join Us!

Our W.I.N.G.S Fall Session is off to a great start!
We had a wonderful turnout for the start of our second year of
W.I.N.G.S. - St. Patrick's Women's Faith Enrichment group.
Come and join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am as we delve into our fall season's theme:
JESUS CHRIST: THE WORD, THE TRUTH AND THE LIGHT
This week, on November 1st, we welcome David Thorpe who will be speaking on
The Word Made Flesh: Jesus in Scripture.
For Registration information, call Kelly McPherson at (508)655-4410
Or just stop by the Parish Hall on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am

WOW debut

Please tune into BCTV during the week of November 6 to see St. Patrick Parish's own Matthew Howe appear on "WOW". "WOW" is a children's educational game show "where kids say the deepest things". Each half-hour show features third-graders competing against each other in front of a studio audience answering questions from Fr. Reed.

Parish Christmas Dinner
Mark your Calendars for December 9th!!

Our Parish Christmas Dinner will take place December 9th following the 4:00 Mass.
Please watch the bulletin in the coming weeks for more information.

Pine Street Inn Ministry

The Pine Street Inn Ministry is looking for volunteers to serve the evening meal on Saturday, November 4 and Saturday, December 2. Please call Ann Regan at 508-650-1902 if you are interested.

Area Fairs and Festivals

St. Zepherin Church, Wayland will be hosting their 16th annual Fall Fair, Saturday, November 4, 9 am - 4 pm. Featuring a kids tent with Larabel the Clown and Ark Project from the Mass Audubon Society. Raffles, auctions, and theme baskets will be up for bid. Lots of great food, delicious cookie walk.

St. Patrick's Manor, 863 Central Street, Framingham, Friday, November 10, 10 am - 4 pm. Crafts, white elephant, ceramics, baked goods, basket raffles, jewelry, hand made items, gift table, wreaths, silk flowers and much more. Doll & Trunk Complete with Handmade Wardrobe (will fit American Girl Dolls).

St. Bridget School, 832 Worcester Road, Framingham. Christmas Craft and Book Fair featuring ornaments, candles, scrapbook, jewelry, self portraits, scarves, embroidery, raffles and more. Sunday, November 19, school hall, 1 to 5 pm.

Knights of Columbus Fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus will host its annual Tootsie Roll Fundraiser after all of the Masses THIS weekend (October 28/29). 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.

Open Houses

Marian High School,, 273 Union Avenue, Framingham, Sunday, November 5, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. For more information, call 508-875-7646 or visit www.marianhigh.org.

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.

Mount Alvernia High School, Grades 7-12, 790 Centre Street, Newton, Sunday, November 5, 1:30 to 4:00 pm. For additional information contact 617-969-2260 or www.mountalverniahs.org.

Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, girls school grades 5-12, 785 Centre Street, Newton, Sunday, November 5, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Please call 617-244-4246 for additional information.

St. Bridget School,, 832 Worcester Road, Framingham, Wednesday, November 15, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Accepting applications for K1-grade 6. School tour, Wednesday, November 8 at 9:00 am. Please contact Jean Nigloschy at 508-875-0181 for further information.

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.

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