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FROM
THE PASTOR
Next Sunday, November 18th, we will be celebrating our annual MASS OF REMEMBRANCE at 11:30 AM. We have invited the families of those who were buried from St. Patrick’s Church during the past year to join us as we pray for those who have preceded us in death. The death of a loved one always leaves a void in our hearts and our celebration of Christ’s victory over death reminds us of the hope to which we have been called. Our prayerful presence can be a source of great consolation and comfort to 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 the Lord. Although we have specifically invited the families of those who were buried from our parish, please feel free to invite anyone that you might know who is grieving a loss and kindly notify the Rectory in order that we might include the name of the deceased in our prayers. There will be an opportunity to express your condolence and support to the bereaved families as we gather in the Church Hall after Mass. I want to express my gratitude to MR. RYAN BARBA for his generosity and enthusiasm as we begin to establish a YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM at St. Patrick’s. Ryan spoke at all of the Masses last weekend and shared some of the exciting news of various upcoming events that have already been planned. There is much to be done and we need both the prayerful as well as active support of all parishioners as we undertake this new initiative. We often hear of the need to do more for our young people in order to help foster a closer relationship with Christ and with each other. I am delighted that Ryan has accepted this challenge and I am certain that all of us will derive great blessings from his tremendous witness of faith. I am equally certain that with the support and encouragement of the entire parish family this new ministry will flourish under his leadership. Great things will happen when one is open to the Holy Spirit. I
would like to call your attention to a new movie that has just
been released. “BELLA” follows a young girl’s
life for one day and how she deals with an unexpected pregnancy.
From all reports, this movie is both profound as well as entertaining.
I hope many of you will attend the various showings in order to
demonstrate your support for this life-affirming movie. For more
information, please contact the Pro Life Office at 508-651-1900.
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, Francis Burke, Patrick Burke, Jim Campbell, Anne Casperson, Muriel Cosentino, Harold Davis, Eileen Dennis, Joel Dennis, Barbara DiVaio, Diane Doyle, Patricia Finnegan, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Mike Fitzgerald, Richard Guerin, Janet Hutchins, Thomas Kean, Patricia Keating, Francis Livingstone, Charlene Lombardi, Helen MacDonald, Catherine MacLellan, Dave Markow, Marie Murphy, Jordan Pascucci, Fran Quaranto, Felicia Quesada, Elaine Ruda, Eleonore Santospago, Marie Smith, Dennis P. Sullivan, Wilma Verge, Barbara Waite, Maryann Webster, Ricky Webster, Kathryn Williams, and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of November 11 will burn in prayer for Walter V. Tokarczyk. 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
November 4, 2007
Notice Please note that the parish office will be CLOSED on Monday, November 12 for the Veteran’s Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, November 13th. Thank you. Stewardship “….he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.” – Luke 20:38 Jesus makes
it clear that resurrection life will transcend current existence,
and the children of God will imitate the angels in their complete
absorption of Him. Loving God, teach me the ways of the angels
and lead me on the path of the resurrection. “The Passion of Christ showed us how Christ died for us; Bella shows us how to live
for others.” The critically acclaimed, life-affirming movie, BELLA, opened in the Boston area on Friday, November 9th. Cardinal Seán has unreservedly endorsed this film and hopes that as many people as possible will attend. Strong support this first weekend is essential for the movie to succeed. You will not only enjoy a great film, but also help support a culture of life. For more information, contact the Archdiocesan Pro Life Office at 508-651-1900, or view the movie trailer at www.BellaTheMovie.com where theatre locations and show times are available.
Annual Mass of Remembrance The Annual Mass of Remembrance for our loved ones who died this past year will be held on Sunday, November 18th, at 11:30. Invitations are being sent to family members of those who were buried from our parish. If you know of someone who experienced a loss of a loved one this year but the funeral was held outside of our parish, please contact the parish office at 508-653-1093 so that an invitation may be extended to them as well. Please provide us with the name and address of the person to whom the invitation should be addressed as well as the name and relation of the deceased relative. All are welcome to join us in prayer for this special Mass. Refreshments will be served downstairs in the church hall following the Mass. 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 evening, November 28th at St. Patrick Church. Rev. Bryan Hehir, Secretary of Social Services for the Archdiocese of Boston, will offer the homily. Parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the loss of these little ones are invited to join. CatholicTV In
this Archdiocese, we have For
sample letters to cable companies, visit Let Comcast know you want CatholicTV® (BCTV) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week You can make a difference. You can make it happen! Eucharistic Adoration Our parish is blessed with the opportunity to worship before the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please consider Jesus’ invitation to join him in prayer by spending some quiet time before the Blessed Sacrament. No appointment necessary. If you can commit to a regularly scheduled hour, please contact Anne Reilly at 508-655-8516. 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. Veteran’s Day We salute all our servicemen and women who have served our country. May God continue to watch over them. Natick Community Housing Coalition Please join us for the first meeting of the Natick Community Housing Coalition on Tuesday, November 13 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Community Meeting Room of the Morse Institute Library, East Central Street. Help promote discussion about affordable housing in Natick. For more information, contact Laura Senier at 508-653-7927 or lsenier@gmail.com. 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. Crafters Wonderland Something for Everyone! St. Patrick’s Parish Saturday,
December 1st 9:00 – 1:00pm Looking for Crafters! If interested please call Kids Game Night Friday,
Nov. 16th 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 $7.00. 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. |
