FROM THE PASTOR

This Tuesday, November 1st, is the FEAST OF ALL SAINTS and it is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION. All Catholics are obligated 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 Monday, October 31st at 4:00 PM and Tuesday, November 1st at 6:30 and 8:00 AM and 4:00 and 7:30 PM.

The Mass at 7:30 PM on Tuesday evening, November 1st 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 permit 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 that 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. The Mass on Tuesday evening underscores our belief that these children are already saints. We offer our prayers for their parents in the hope that Christ's promise of Resurrection will ease their sadness and provide some comfort. 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.

I want to invite all parishioners to join us this Saturday, November 5th for our First Annual HARVEST FEST. We are gathering at the Natick Organic Community Farm (Rte. 16, South Natick) from Noon until 2 PM to spend some time enjoying each other's company. I am grateful to new co-chairs of the Parish Activities Commission, TESS ROBERTS. and LISA CORREIA for planning this wonderful event for people of all ages. I look forward to sharing this important time with all of you.

This Sunday, during the 11:30 AM Mass, we will be choosing our new Parish Pastoral Council members. As we have done in the past, we are placing the names of the candidates on the Altar and asking the Holy Spirit to guide us as we prayerfully select those who will serve in this important ministry of service to the Parish. By our prayerful reliance upon God's grace, I am confident that those selected will serve our parish well.

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 10/30    5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass   Doris Hanna, Edna Lambert, Etta & Gardner Ryan, Leland & Dorothy Ryan, Robert W. & Gloria M. Ryan
Mon. 10/31    8:00 AM Mass for the Sick    
Tues. 11/1    8:00 AM Feast of All Saints    
Wed. 11/2    8:00 AM Konrad & Gertrude Lepek 7:30 PM   DeMasi, Raffi & Valenti Families
Thur. 11/3   8:00 AM Souls in Purgatory    
Fri. 11/4   8:00 AM Lillian & Giuseppe Rizzo  7:30 PM Ralph Sims, Jr.     
Sat. 11/5    8:00 AM Enrico & Agostina Zongi Family;        

PLEASE PRAY FOR Edna Micelotta, Maryann Webster, Helen MacDonald, Julie Branton, Catherine MacLellan, Alice Carew, Jim Fitzpatrick, Jim Campbell, Wilma Verge, Marie Murphy, Kathy Murphy, Michael Ruiz, Ricky Webster, John Morton, Eleonore Santospago, Eileen Dennis, Jordan Pascucci, Elaine Ruda, Ulysse Richard, Dave Markow, Lucy Grupposo, Marie Smith, John Healey, Joel Dennis, Greg Giallonardo, Nancy Brodeur, Erin McKay, Tony Amendola, Thomas Kean, Chuck Plaistek, Jane O'Keefe, Diane Doyle, Amanda Clift, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Muriel Cosentino, Amy Flickenger, James Phillips, James Atherton, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish.

SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of October 30 will burn in prayer for Doris Hanna, Etta & Gardner Ryan, Leland & Dorothy Ryan, Robert W. & Gloria Ryan, Luisa Valenti, Enrico & Agostina Zongi Families.

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 23, 2005

Budgeted           Actual                      
Offertory                Offertory                Deficit

$15,000.00            $13,975.00            $1,025.00

Second Collection

Our St. Patrick Parish family donated $2,942.00 to the special collection for the Missions last weekend. Thank you for your generosity!

STEWARDSHIP

"You recall, brothers and sisters, our toil and drudgery. Working night and day in order not to burden any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God." 1 Thessalonians 2:9

Rest in Peace

Let us pray for those who have died, especially
Ruth Maffiola
May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Feast of All Saints Mass Schedule

Monday, October 31 - 4:00pm
Please note: There is NO 7:30 pm Vigil Mass on October 31, 2005

Tuesday, November 1, 2005
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

Annual Mass for Preborn Deceased

Our Annual Mass for Preborn Deceased will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 1st at 7:30 p.m. A special invitation is extended to all women and men who sorrow over the death of children as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion. Also welcomed are those birthparents that experience the pain of separation from children through adoption. All are invited to join us as we celebrate our "littlest saints".

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

On November 1, 2005 St. Patrick Parish of Natick will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (PEA). PEA is when a parish sets aside a small room or chapel that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with permanent exposition of Jesus in The Most Blessed Sacrament. During Adoration we make ourselves present to be loved by God so that we can grow more deeply in the awareness of how and how much He loves us. Then we can love one another as He has loved us. Since the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is one of a few in Massachusetts and in the USA open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, people from all walks of life; different faiths, families and children; always have the opportunity to seek healing, comfort and solace in times of difficulty or sorrow or in times of joy and thanksgiving. Everyone is welcome to St. Patrick Eucharistic Adoration Chapel located on Hayes Street next to St. Patrick Church. For more information or if you and your family would like to sign up to be dedicated adorers and spend one hour each week with Jesus, call Anne Reilly 508-655-8516.

Mass of Remembrance

Our annual Mass of Remembrance for Children who have died before birth will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 1st at 7:30 p.m. A special invitation is extended to all women and men who sorrow over the death of children as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion. Also welcomed are those birthparents who experience the pain of separation from children through adoption. All are invited to join us as we celebrate our "littlest saints".

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Thank You

Thank you to the students and Campus Ministry team of Assumption College for presenting a wonderful day of reflection and activities for our Confirmation students! Beyond Confirmation and the end of weekly Religious Education classes, these students will remember the witness and thoughtfulness of their new friends from Assumption. Also, thank you to Tricia Fair and Barbara Walsh for coordinating the dinner, decorations, and so much more that have made this final leg of the journey for our Confirmation students a meaningful and special time.

11th grade Confirmation Students

>RETREAT: We look forward to welcoming the student retreat team of Assumption College as they lead our Confirmation students in prayer, reflection and activities on Saturday Oct 29th. Students meet in Our Lady's Hall at noon, Sponsors will join the students for the 4:30 Mass and we will end the day with dinner. There will be no class the following day.
REHEARSAL: Thursday, Nov 3rd All students with their sponsor will meet in the Upper Church at 6:30 to review the logistics of receiving the sacrament.
NOV 5th: Mass begins at 11:00am, students and their sponsor meet in the Lower Church Hall for 10:15.

Prayer

We pray for our 11th grade students as they approach their final preparation before receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on November 5th at 11:00 a.m. by Bishop Walter Edyvean. We pray that they will know the gifts of the Holy Spirit in their daily efforts to follow the Lord more closely in every action both grand and quiet.

Volunteers still needed

The Religious Education program is still in need of
Hall Monitors for both Sunday morning classes and Wednesday evening classes
1st grade Aide for Sunday morning
7th & 8th grade Aides for Wednesday evening

Please call Melisa for information 508-907-6220

Some things that our students are working on these days
1st grade just completed a unit on Mary our Mother
3rd grade has been studying the rosary and will be making rosaries by hand for each child
4th grade continues to learn about types & styles of prayer, and will visit the Adoration Chapel for some quiet reflection.
7th grade studied the Mass and welcomes Fr Rafferty to celebrate an "Annotated Mass" to see what they have been studying in action with the chance to stop and ask questions
8th grade has been participating in Service activities to practice living their faith

Youth Altar Servers

St. Patrick's Parish welcomes our newest Youth Altar Servers, Brian Doyle, Faith Lewis, Scott Sibley and Shannon Spurling. They are to be commended for their willingness to render their assistance to Almighty God and to our parish community. Let us pray that for them and all our altar servers the experience of assisting during the celebration of Mass forever binds them to a close relationship with Our Risen Lord.
Any others interested in serving who were unable to make the previously scheduled meetings should contact Father Rafferty.

Child Abuse Prevention Program

All parish volunteers who have not attended a session must do so. Please call Deacon Crump at the rectory (508-653-1093 x35) to register to attend one of the following sessions. This is necessary to provide adequate space and materials for those attending.

Friday, October 21 at 9 a.m.
Monday November 7 at 9:00 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.

Natural Family Planning

Come to learn about the latest scientific advances in the field of Natural Family Planning and their medical applications. An Introductory Session on the Creighton Model-Fertility Care System will be offered on November 6, 2005 at 7:00 pm at the Joseph Center. All are welcome. Please call 508-439-2220 to register.

!!!Family Fun Event!!!

Please join us for a "Mini Fall Festival" for our parish family at Natick Organic Farm in South Natick. Stop by for some chili and corn bread made by your fellow parishioners on Saturday, November 5th from 12-2pm. Admission is free! This is a great opportunity for us to get to know each other better and to meet some new friends. All are welcome. If you are interested in helping us out with food and activities that day, please call Tess Roberts at (508) 647-8287.

Prayerful Best Wishes

Katherine Twitchell who frequently attended Mass here at St. Patrick's, particularly on Wednesday and First Friday evenings and prayed in the Adoration Chapel has joined the Carmelite Sisters of the Aged and Infirm. She is currently beginning her postulancy at St. Teresa's Motherhouse in Germantown, New York. Please remember Katherine in your prayers as she works toward First Profession. In this area we are blessed to know these Sisters at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham. We should also remember them and their good works in our prayers.

CYO Basketball

The Grade 5/6 team is in desperate need of a coach. If you can help, please call Graham Briggs at 508-254-8285.

Knights of Columbus Fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus will host its annual Tootsie Roll Fundraiser after all of the Masses this weekend. 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. Thank you for your generosity.

Christmas Fair/Flea Market

Saturday, November 26 from 10-6 pm and Sunday, November 27 from 9-2pm at St. Patrick School Hall. There will be crafts, baked goods, bric-a-brac, silent auction and much more. Anyone wishing to donate any items or help at the fair, please call Anne at the rectory 508-653-1093. All proceeds will be sent to help build Cor Unum, a food center for the people of St. Patrick Parish in Lawrence who are in need of assistance.

Open Houses

Montrose School, 45 East Central Street, Natick
Thursday, November 3, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Gr 6-12 girls.
For more information call 508-650-6925.

Marian High School, 273 Union Street, Framingham
Thursday, November 10, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Gr 9-12.
For further information call 508-875-7646.

St. Bridget School, 832 Worcester Road, Framingham.
Wednesday, November 9, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Gr K1-8.
For more information call 508-875-0181 x229.

St. Joseph School, 90 Pickering Street, Needham
Tuesday, November 8 7:00 pm. Grade K-5. For more information please call 781-444-4459.

Catholic Lawyers Guild

The Catholic Lawyers' Guild of the Archdiocese of Boston is currently accepting/renewing annual memberships. If any attorneys or law students are interested in joining you may contact: The Catholic Lawyers' Guild of the Archdiocese of Boston, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 2000, Boston, MA 02114 or contact Father Rafferty.

Natick Sons of Italy Pasta Nite

Natick Sons of Italy Pasta Night serving all-you-can-eat pasta, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread and homemade desserts. Coffee included. Come one, come all! Every Wednesday evening from 5 pm - 7 pm at 37 Washington Avenue. Adults $5.95.

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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