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Feast
of the Epiphany
Sunday, January 6, 2008 Father, you revealed your Son to the nations by the guidance of a star. Lead us to your glory in heaven by the light of faith. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Mass Intentions This Week
PLEASE PRAY FOR Rev. Frank Manning, Rev. Robert Manning
S.J., Philip Allen, James Atherton, Harold Barbieri, Bridie Bell,
Lucille Belmore, Joanne Bolles, Nancy Brodeur, SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of January 6 will burn in prayer for special intentions. 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
December 30, 2007
Special Collection Our St. Patrick parish family contributed $22,221.00 to the special collection of Christmas for the Clergy Retirement Fund. Thank you for your generosity! Stewardship “Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation.” - Ephesians 3:2 God has commissioned us to make his love available
to all. Lord God, how may I be a steward your grace. 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withdrawn from your checking or savings account that will be automatically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.
Religious Education Please remember that Religious Education classes resume this week, on Sunday, January 6, 2008 and Wednesday, January 9, 2008. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Mary
Nickerson, Agnes McManus, Hillary Foulkes, May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace LIFT – Catholic Worship for a NEW Generation Join us for LIFT – an exciting new monthly worship
event which includes vibrant praise and worship music, dynamic,
challenging speakers and Eucharistic Adoration. LIFT is for all
ages – from young adults to adults to teens to entire families.
Be with us on Tuesday, January 15th as we welcome Fr. Stan Fortuna
as our guest speaker. The evening runs from 7 – 9 pm at Fontbonne
Academy, 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA. Directions and a downloadable
flyer, along with more information about LIFT, can be found on
our website at www.liftedhigher.com.
Come join in worship with hundreds of Catholics from around the
Boston area! St. Bridget’s Young Adult Group Men and women age 20-40 are invited to join the newly formed Young Adult Group at St. Bridget’s Parish in Framingham (832 Worcester Road). We meet every Friday evening from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Parish Renewal Center (except for the week of Christmas). Come and make new friends, discuss the faith, and plan future social events and service projects. After the meeting we “continue the conversation” at a local restaurant. For more information, contact seminarian Paul Sullivan at psullivan62@hotmail.com. Monthly Memorial Mass The University of Massachusetts is accepting applications for its Manning Certificate Program in Gerontology, which prepares students to work with the elderly. Daytime classes are on Wednesdays beginning January 30 for two semesters. There is also a Monday evening and online program available. Credits from the program can also be applied towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology. The program is financial aid approved. For more information or an application call Mary St. Jean at 617-287-7330. SAINT
PATRICK CEMETERY Selecting a burial place should be your next investment. Choosing
a burial place now is both a financial and peace of mind investment.
A selection now will ease the burden on family members when the
need arises. Easy monthly payments can be arranged. For more information,
call Leo Doherty at Bicentennial Prayer All
loving and gracious God Worldwide Marriage Encounter “Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand…” Receive strength to live a more Christ-centered sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. For more information call Ray & Beth Ginepro at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwmeMA.org. Prayer for Vocations O God Almighty, we thank you for calling each of us into deeper life through Jesus. We thank you for the love we are called to bear one another and for the power you give us to love with your Spirit of love. Teach us to respect the many ways your Spirit is manifested and the many gifts needed to bring Christ’s life in us to its fullness. Never let us forget that the greatest among us is the one who serves with joy and humility, using your gifts for the common good. We ask this in the name of your son through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. St. Vincent de Paul Weekly Food Collection Parishioners are reminded of the
ongoing food collection for the needy members of our community.
Donations of non-perishable food products and non-food items may
be left at the left side of the church vestibule at any service.
Items are then distributed to various food pantries. Some especially
needed items at this time are: canned stews, cereal, coffee, 100%
fruit drinks, tomato products, toothpaste and shampoo. 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. |
