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FROM THE PASTOR The SECOND COLLECTION that is being taken up at all of the Masses this weekend is for the RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS. This annual appeal is directed to religious institutes of women and men in order to assist the over 30,000 women religious and 5,000 men who are past the age of 70 years. Though they may have withdrawn from compensated, full time ministry, religious continue to visit the sick, tutor children, and volunteer in many parishes. Religious institutes must provide for their own retirement costs and your donation helps alleviate the spiraling cost of health care. Your compassionate and generous response to this appeal is also a way in which we can express our gratitude to these wonderful women and men who have labored so hard and sacrificed so much to bring the Gospel to all of us. I am certain that God will reward you for your kindness to these dedicated servants of God. I wish to offer our prayerful congratulations to the young men and women of our parish family who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this past weekend. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Walter J. Edyvean administered this sacrament to our young adults and we are so proud of these visible witnesses of God's powerful presence at work in our midst. I wish to congratulate and thank as well the parents and sponsors of these candidates for their example of faith that has inspired these men and women to persevere in their commitment to our Catholic Church. I look forward to great things from these fine young people as they assume a more active role in our parish family. I am most grateful to MELISA MELNYK, BARBARA WALSH, PATRICIA FAIR, and FATHER RAFFERTY for all that they did to prepare these candidates. May God bless you for your constant dedication and generous service to our Religious Education program. I would like to invite all parishioners to join us on next Monday evening, November 14th, for a MASS OF REMEMBRANCE at 7:30 PM in the Church. We have extended a special invitation to the families of those who were buried from St. Patrick's Church during the past year and hope that they will join us as we pray for those who have preceded us in death. Our prayerful presence is a source of great consolation for those who mourn the loss of a loved one. I hope that all who are able will join us around the Altar as we commend our deceased loved ones to the tender mercy of God. Finally, I would like to welcome the newly selected members of our PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL, whose names are listed elsewhere in the bulletin. I am confident that our prayerful collaboration will provide the necessary direction for our parish future. New Members of Parish Pastoral Council Rita Brochu John Cavanaugh
Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 11/6 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass
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 November 6 will burn in prayer for Gerard Halpin, Jr. 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 $15,000.00 $12,693.00 $2,307.00 STEWARDSHIP "Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour."
Monthly 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 14th 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. Pine Street Inn Ministry Drivers and servers are needed for the following Saturdays - December 3, January 7 and February 4. A total of 8 people are needed for each date. We will be leaving Natick at 4 p.m. from #6 Lincoln Street and serving the meal at Pine Street Inn from 5-6 p.m. The homeless need our help more than ever now. Won't you please help?. To volunteer please call Josie at 508-653-2435. Respect Life Ministry Our first meeting will be held on November 10th at 7:30 p.m. at the Joseph Center. Please consider joining our active ministry as we promote life issues in various activities. Our next project will be the Jesse Tree which is a gift giving program that assists families and children in need. We need individuals that are willing to give some of their time in involving themselves in "Life" activities. For more information please cal Joan at 508-478-6326. Nursing Home Ministry Thanks to all who sent Halloween cards to Riverbend of South Natick. The residents enjoyed them very much! Visiting the nursing home need not entail many hours. You may visit just once, once a month, every week, or whatever schedule meets your needs. Some suggested activities include reading to a resident, or speaking about your travels, hobby, job, or special interest. If you are interested, please contact Linda Bonneau at Riverbend to arrange a visit. 508-653-8330. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Congratulations To our 30 students who received the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday. As a parish we welcome you as adults in our faith and encourage you to continue your journey to know God, to serve God and to love God by sharing in our parish life. The parish and the Confirmation Preparation Team wish to thank all of those who have helped to make this time special for you and your guests including the catechists, coordinators, and especially your sponsors, your family, and friends. Thank You To our 8th grade students for sharing your time with Developmentally Disabled adults through the Newton-Weston-Wellesley Center for Community Living. Our students spent the evening with these citizens playing games, and making new friends. Families Learning Together We welcome the families of our 3rd and 4th grade students to our first Intergenerational learning event where adults and children will learn more about what the Eucharist is and what it means to share at the Table of the Lord. This event will take place during class time on Sunday Nov 13th in the auditorium. Other parishioners are also welcome, please call to let me know that you will be joining us so that we are prepared for the number of participants. All participating families are asked to bring a loaf of bread to be donated to families in our community who are in need. Community Service Opportunity The Natick Council on Aging is looking for Middle School and High School students as well as adults to assist with their yearly Yard Cleanup for the elderly citizens of Natick. Dates are: Nov 19th & 20th. Call Melisa Melnyk for more information or to sign up at 508-907-6220. Volunteers still needed The Religious Education program is still in need of
Office Closed In Honor of Veterans Day
Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 11/10, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008Peace & Justice Ministry Please join us on November 17 for this year's Oxfam Fast. We will gather in St. Patrick's Lower church hall at 6:30 p.m. A light meal of bread and soup will be served. The evening will feature a panel discussion entitled "Homelessness and Hunger in the Local Area" featuring speakers from Interfaith Hospitality Network, St. Vincent de Paul, South Middlesex Opportunity Council and the Natick Service Council. ALL ARE WELCOME. Marriage Encounter An experience for building communication, creating intimacy, self esteem and enriching the values of marriage, family and faith. This program is for couples who believe they have a good marriage but desire a deeper understanding, a richer communication, a better quality and more spirituality in their marriage. The next weekend is November 19. For further details or information, contact 1-800-367-0343 or www.mene.org. Fatima Shrine Holiday Fair Holiday crafts and bake sale and children's crafts will be held at the Fatima Shrine, Rt. 126, Holliston on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. There is a wide selection of exceptional, hand-crafted Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations featuring mini Christmas trees, wreaths and gifts. The Children's Gingerbread House craft table is open from 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. All proceeds go directly to support the Xaverian Fathers and Xaverian Missions around the world. 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 Marian High School, 273 Union Street, Framingham
It is NOT too late! If you have been 'meaning' to drop in at our Wednesday morning WINGS sessions, but just haven't gotten there yet, DON'T FRET. You can still come! We have 2 weeks left to our Fall Session and will pick up again on Jan 11th with a Winter Bible Study. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 9th and 16th and join a group of women from your parish listen to a faith enriching talk and then have the great gift of sharing it again with one another! W.I.N.G.S.
Adult Faith Enrichment Series Introduction to the Scriptures TODAY, Sunday - November 6, 2005, 10:15 - 11:15am in Our Lady's Hall, Montrose School Fr. Robert MacMillan is our guest speaker. ALL ARE WELCOME! FREE TO ALL!!! Hugs for Heroes Hugs for Heroes is collecting items for American servicemen and women in Afghanistan and Iraq. Items will be collected in the church vestibule until November 26 & 27. Items needed are chapstick, lotion, sunblock, Q-tips, sugarless gum, mints, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Kleenex, white tube socks, used or new cds. Please place items in plastic bags to keep out sand. We will also collect notes to the servicemen and women; a special box will be available to drop them off. For more information on how you can help or what is needed please contact Mireille Manzone at 508-785-1310 or www.hugsforheroes.com. 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. |
