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FROM THE PASTOR This Monday, November 13th, we are celebrating our annual MASS OF REMEMBRANCE at 7:30 PM in the Church. 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 all been called. Our prayerful presence can be the source of great consolation 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. There will be an opportunity to express condolences to the bereaved families as we gather in the Church Hall for some refreshments following the Mass. I am most grateful to the many people who have increased their weekly Offering as a result of the recent financial presentation. It is encouraging to note that we received a small surplus over our budgeted amount in last week's collection. I am hoping that this slight increase is not a one time event and that all of us realize the critical importance of increasing our weekly contributions in order to keep St. Patrick's Parish on a solid financial plane. I met with PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL this past week for our monthly review of our operations and we remain deeply concerned about our operating deficit. We have attempted to reduce any unnecessary costs of maintaining our parish but any further reductions would severely jeopardize the pastoral services of the parish and would be keenly felt in every area of parochial life. The fact of the matter is that the Offertory at Mass should be an expression of our gratitude to God for all that He has done for us. Our use of the Offertory for budgetary purposes can be a little misleading because our weekly offerings should far exceed what we need to operate the parish. Your weekly Offering is your way of giving back to the Lord some of what He has given to you. With the large number of persons attending Mass here at St. Patrick's every week, we should have offering revenues that allow us to pay for the parish's regular expenses (such as heat, electricity, salaries, etc.), to engage in charitable works as well as to plan for future maintenance and savings. All of this depends upon each person making a conscious and prayerful decision regarding their sense of gratitude to the Lord. May the Holy Spirit guide and direct you as you determine the extent of your appreciation for the wonderful things God has done for you. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 11/12 5:30 PM Collective Intentions Mass John LaFauce, Charles LaFauce, Walter V. Tokarczyk and Deceased members of the Arkle Family.
PLEASE PRAY FOR Philip Allen, 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 November 12 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 Budgeted Actual $14,000.00 $15,918.75 $1,918.75 Stewardship "For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood." (Mark 12:44) Both widows in today's readings gave all they had to the work of the Lord, one using all her remaining food to feed Elijah and the other offering her two copper coins to the temple treasury. Faithful stewards give all that is asked and trust the Lord to be faithful to His promises. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Prayer for Vocations O Jesus, good shepherd, bless our parishes with numerous priests, deacons, men and women religious, consecrated laity and missionaries, according to the needs of the entire world that you love and wish to save. We especially entrust our community to you; grant us the spirit of the first Christians, so that we may be a cenacle of prayer, in loving acceptance of the Holy Spirit. Assist our pastors and all who live a consecrated life. Guide the steps of those who have responded generously to your call and are preparing to receive holy orders or to profess the evangelical counsels. Look with love on so many well-disposed young people and call them to follow you. Help them to understand that in you alone can they attain complete fulfillment. To this end we call on the powerful intercession of Mary, mother and model of all vocations. We beseech you to sustain our faith with the certainty that God will grant what you have commanded us to ask. Amen. Pope John Paul II Religious Education As many are aware our parish's St. Vincent de Paul Society helps ensure that less fortunate families have all they need to enjoy a festive Thanksgiving dinner. In past years as many as six young men and women from our Religious Education Program have assisted the St. Vincent de Paul Society with the preparation and distribution of food baskets on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The Religious Education Office has been contacted by the St. Vincent de Paul conference to see if there are any young people willing to help them on Tuesday, November 21. If any 8th Grade or High School students are willing to volunteer and their parents to consent to time off from school, please call the Religious Education at (508) 907-6220. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration 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. Parish Christmas Dinner
Thanksgiving Day Dinner The Ron Ordway family and Roche Brothers Supermarket will hold their 20th annual Thanksgiving day dinner at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Thursday, November 23 at noon. All are welcome! Please let us know if you need transportation or are disabled and homebound by calling 508-653-9336 by November 20th. Evening of Prayer Mass of Remembrance The AnnualMass 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. Area Fairs and Festivals 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. Open Houses 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. St. Paul School, 10 Atwood Street, Wellesley, Wednesday, November 14, 9:30 - 10:30 am and 7 - 8 pm. For directions or additional information, please call 781-235-1510 or visit www.stpaulschoolwellesley.org. 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. Pieta Pieta, a bereavement support group for parents who have suffered the loss of a child, will be holding their 23rd Annual Lighting Service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6. The service will be held in Saint Margaret Mary Church, Route 109, Westwood, MA. Parents who have lost a child of any age come together in prayer, song and support as we light a candle in memory of each child who has gone before us. Reception in the church hall follows for sharing and refreshments. For further information or directions, please call Barbara Waters at 1-508-384-6663 or Roberta Willard at 1-508-588-7868. 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. Upcoming dates are November 17th weekend, January 12th weekend, February 16th weekend. For further details or information contact 1-800-367-0343 or www.mene.org. St. Linus Christian Book Group Please join us at the Norton Center, St. Linus Parish, Natick on Thursday, December 7 at 7 p.m. as we discuss the book This Perfect Darkness by Frank Peretti. For information please call Karen Mallozzi at 508-651-9788 or email to KMallozzi@aol.com Festival of Carols The Boston Boy Choir of the Boston Archdiocesan Choir School will perform its 44th Annual Christmas Concert on the Sundays of December 10 and 17 at 3:30 p.m., and on Friday evening, December 15 at 8:00 p.m. in St. Paul Church, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. A Festival of Carols will include carols for choir, organ, handbells and orchestra. The Church is handicap accessible and FREE PARKING is available at the Broadway Garage. Reserved seat tickets can be purchased in advance by phone, on-line at www.bostonboychoir.org, or at the door for $15, $20 and $25. For more information call 617-868-8658. Christmas Craft Fairs The Fatima Shrine will host a Christmas Craft Fair in its hall on Saturday, November 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Shrine is located on Route 126 in Holliston. Included will be one-of-a-kind wreaths, mini decorated trees, crafts for children and Santa/sleigh décor. 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. Parish Christmas Dinner
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