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FROM THE PASTOR This Monday, November 14th 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 is a source of great consolation to those who mourn the loss of a loved one and I hope all who are able will join us around the Altar as we commend our deceased loved ones to the tender mercy of God. There will be an opportunity to express condolences to the families as we gather in the Church Hall after Mass for some refreshments. I want to express my gratitude to TESS ROBERTS and LISA CORREIA, the co-chairs of our new Parish Activities Commission, for coordinating our HARVEST FEST last Saturday. This was a huge success and all of us had a great time. I was particularly impressed with the enthusiasm of our young people who attended. The large turnout for this event underscored the need that we have as a parish family to spend more time socializing with each other and enjoying the gift of each other's presence in our lives. I took particular joy in being able to show the cows and other livestock to Fr. Rafferty (being from the city of Cambridge, he still thinks that you get milk directly from the store!!!). I am excited about the prospect of having more of this kind of fun events in the future. I am delighted to share with you the news that ARCHBISHOP SEAN O'MALLEY, OFM, Cap., will be joining us as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of PERPETUAL ADORATION at St. Patrick's as well as the 33rd Anniversary of the All Night Eucharistic Vigil in the Archdiocese of Boston. Archbishop Sean will be the Principal Celebrant of a Mass of Thanksgiving on Friday evening, December 2 at 9:00 PM in the Church. Following the Mass, there will be a brief reception for the Archbishop in the Church Hall. The Eucharist will remain exposed on the Main Altar throughout the night and we will conclude this special moment with a Mass on Saturday morning at 5:00 AM. I hope that all of you will plan to be present for this major moment in the life of our parish. I would also like to share with you that we have formed an EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE in the Parish. I have asked RICK SALVAGGIO and NANCY MAGUIRE to be the co-chairs of our new St. Andrew Society. St. Andrew, as you already know, was the first Apostle to come to Christ and he then ran to tell his brother Peter that he had "found the Messiah." This committee is exploring some of the many ways in which we can reach out to the wider community to share the Good News of Christ with them and to foster a deeper appreciation of our Catholic faith. It is our hope to look at some creative ways in which we can better communicate this great gift that we have received in order to help build up this family of faith and help all feel welcome. Please pray that God will inspire us and direct our actions in accord with His will so that "all may be one in Him." Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 11/13 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Walter Sullivan
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 13 will burn in prayer for Leo Alvarez. 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 $12,515.00 $2,485.00 Sample of Last Week's Expenses Payroll $3,637.15
Second Collection Our St. Patrick Parish family donated $6,111.00 to the special collection for the Retired Religious last weekend. Thank you for your generosity! STEWARDSHIP "For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night."
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. Women's Discernment Group Have you been thinking about religious life? Do you want to help others and make a difference in their lives? Join with other women who also are thinking about being a Sister. Meetings will be held on December 7th, January 11th, February 8th, March 22nd, and April 5th. For more information, please call Sister Pat McSharry, SND at 617-388-0697. Columban Sisters' Benefit A Benefit Dance to aid the Missions of the Columban Sisters will be held on Friday, November 25, 2005 at the Irish Social Club, 119 Park Street, West Roxbury at 8:30 pm. Music by Erin's Melody. For tickets and further information please call Sister Mary Austin at 617-325-3916. Archbishop Sean O'Malley, O.F.M., CAP
In honor of the 10-year Anniversary of Perpetual Adoration at Saint Patrick Parish and the 33-year Anniversary of the All Night Eucharistic Vigil in the Archdiocese of Boston, we will celebrate the Eucharist, the Heart of the Church, at a special Mass on Friday, December 2nd, 2005, at 9:00 P.M. in the Church. Archbishop Sean O'Malley will be the principal celebrant, and a Eucharistic Procession will follow Mass. An All Night Eucharistic Vigil will take place in the Church with a closing Mass on Saturday morning at 5:00 a.m. Please mark your calendars for this special occasion. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Members of the Saint Patrick Parish Society of Saint Andrew Reverend Brian R. Kiely
2nd Annual Boston Catholic Men's Conference Please join many men from St. Patrick Parish who are attending the 2nd Annual Boston Catholic Men's Conference on Saturday, March 4, 2006 in Boston. Speakers will include Father Raniero Cantalamessa (Preacher to the Papal Household), Scott Hahn and Father John Corapi (two of the most popular evangelists in the USA), and Sean Forrest from Movin' with the Spirit. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Sean O'Malley. Please reserve the date! Registration information will be available soon. Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 11/17, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008Thanksgiving Come and join the Ron Ordway family and Roche Brothers for their 19th annual Thanksgiving Day dinner on Thursday, November 24 at 12:00 p.m. The location is St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 39 East Central Street next to the Natick Town Hall. ALL are welcome to our free Thanksgiving celebration. Please let us know by November 21 if you will be joining us by calling 508-653-9336. Peace & 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. Life in the Spirit for Married Couples This will be a time for married couples to focus on their relationship with the Lord and with each other in the context of their Sacrament of Matrimony. The "Life in the "Spirit" teachings will encourage each spouse to be open to the outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Presenters are Fr. Bob Masciocchi, C.S. S. and Team at the Espousal Retreat House, Waltham, MA from November 18-20, 2005. For info and registration please call 781-209-3101 or email admin@espousal.org. 13th Annual Holiday Fair Mary Ann Morse Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center at 45 Union Street in Natick is having their 13 Annual Holiday Fair on Friday, December 2 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. All proceeds go directly to the Resident Council Fund for bus trips, birthday gifts, etc. If you are able to bake, donate a craft/raffle item, or volunteer the day of the fair, please contact the Activity Department at (508) 650-9003 x 207. 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. Bishop James Healy Award Dinner On November 19, 2005, Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley will present the Bishop James Augustine Healy Award to Meyer J. Chambers, for his dedication to serving the Black Catholic community at large. The Bishop Healy Award Dinner will be held at The Cambridge Center Marriott Hotel in Cambridge. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 10:30 p.m. The keynote speaker at the dinner will be Most Reverend Martin D. Holley, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington, D.C. Bishop Healy was the first African American Roman Catholic Bishop in the United States, the second Bishop of Portland, Maine, and a priest of the then "Boston Diocese". Each year the award is presented in his honor to recognize a person who has demonstrated strong personal faith and provided strong and effective leadership to the Black Catholic community. For tickets and more information, please contact the Office for Black Catholics at 617-746-5813. Custodian Position Saint Joseph Parish Needham has an immediate opening for a full-time Custodian. Candidates should be in good physical condition and knowledgeable of cleaning practices. Competitive hourly rate with full benefits. For further information, contact Rosanne Timmerman: rtimmermen@saintjoes.com or send resume to the same at 1382 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 or fax to 781-444-7713. 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. 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. |
