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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 CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. This annual appeal is the Church’s response to Americans struggling with poverty as they strive to create a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. Your response to this special collection will help low-income persons as they work together to solve community problems, increase educational opportunities, and to establish jobs. I am certain that you will be as generous as your means allow so that together we might be able to find permanent solutions to the problem of poverty in our midst. As we reflect upon how blessed we are both individually and as a parish, it should be obvious to all that we need to render thanks to God for all that He has done for us. Our nation’s founders came to this land and raised a hymn of Thanksgiving to God for the rich harvest that they had received from His hands. This Thursday, our nation will observe THANSKGIVING DAY and I want all of you to join us as we gather to thank God in the best way possible: the celebration of the Prayer of Jesus Christ that is the Mass. We will celebrate a Special Mass of Thanksgiving on Wednesday evening, November 21st at 7:30 PM and Thursday morning, November 22nd at 8:00 AM in the Church. There will be a special collection taken up to aid COR UNUM Meal Center in Lawrence. Let us pray that our love for God and our appreciation for His goodness may be seen in our pursuit of justice and peace and in our generous response to those most in need. I welcome the families of our parish deceased to the MASS OF REMEMBRANCE this Sunday at 11:30 AM. We are united with you in the hope that your deceased loved ones are sharing in Christ’s victory over death and we offer you our prayerful sympathies during this difficult time in your life. As we commend the souls of our departed loved ones to the tender mercy of God, we pray that the promise of the Resurrection will ease your loss and bring you comfort and peace. We want to invite all to join us downstairs in the Church Hall after Mass for an opportunity to express our personal condolences as well. I want to announce the appointment of ED AND SHIRLEY MILCH as the coordinators of the Adoration Ministry. I am delighted by their willingness to assume this responsibility and I want to thank ANNE REILLY for her wonderful service. We are most grateful to all for their kindness.
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 18 will burn in prayer for Ralph C. DiGiandomenico, Jr., Donna Kane Kelly, Stephen Mayhew, the Pedini & Giorgi Family and the special intention of Mildred Moriarty. 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 11, 2007
Notice The Parish Office will be closed Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23. We will reopen on Monday, November 26 Stewardship “By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” – Luke 21:19
Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially John Hesek May he and all the faithful departed rest in peace. 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. Respect Life Ministry Our annual Jesse Tree begins next weekend. Please stop by after Mass at the back of the church to select your gift tag to purchase a gift for a child or adult in need. Your kindness in providing gifts to members of our community symbolize the roots of kindness and love that branch from our hearts and unify us as a family in Christ. Gift tags will be available the following two weekends. Gifts need to be returned to the back of the Church no later than December 9th. Thanksgiving Masses Religious Education News Happy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day Dinner Roche Bros. and the Ron Ordway
families are pleased to announce that once again this year we
will be providing a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner on November
22. The dinner will take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
(Sherrill Hall – next to Natick Town Hall) at 12 noon. This will
be a time when we can get together and enjoy the company of each
other and share the spirit of the holiday. Prayer for Thanksgiving Day Dear
Lord, 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. Pancake and Egg Breakfast On Sunday December 2nd after the 7:30am and 9am Masses, St Vincent de Paul and the Parish Pastoral Council are sponsoring a special breakfast to assist families of the Parish in need of assistance in the Winter ahead. Everyone is feeling the pinch of heating costs but none so dramatically as those experiencing financial difficulties at the moment. So, on this first Sunday of Advent, you have an opportunity to share in a full breakfast complete with pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee; visit with fellow parishioners and assist in a great project for the parish!! Instead
of a fee we are asking you to make as generous a donation as your
means allow. All the proceeds will go to St Vincent de Paul for
their good work in the Winter ahead!! If you are unable to attend
but would like to help, there will be a donation box available
after all the Masses the next two weeks. We are asking that you
sign up today for one of two seatings –after the 730am Mass or
after the 9am Mass on Dec 2nd -you will receive a ticket and we
will know how many people to plan for. Thanks in advance for your
generosity!! Please sign up today and enjoy this joyous Parish
event!!! Holiday Fair Mary
Ann Morse Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 45 Union Street,
Natick will be hosting its 15th annual holiday fair on Friday,
December 7th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The fair will feature
crafts, baked goods, raffles, holiday white elephant items, a
$1.00 breakfast of coffee and a donut, and a $4.00 lunch of meatball
sub, soda & chips. Columban Sisters’ Benefit A
benefit Dance to aid the Missions of the Columban Sisters will
be held on Friday, November 23rd at the Irish Social Club, 119
Park Street, West Roxbury. Music will be provided by Erin’s Melody.
This year we are dedicating the dance to the Mission of Ica, Peru
where that terrible earthquake occurred on August 15th, 2007. Crafters Wonderland Something for Everyone! St. Patrick’s Parish Saturday,
December 1st 9:00 – 1:00pm Looking for Crafters! If interested please call Christmas Festival of Lights The National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette, Route 118, Attleboro, MA announces its Christmas Festival of Lights from November 22 to January 1, 2008. The illuminations will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. daily. Admission and parking is free. The facilities are wheelchair accessible. Cafeteria and gift shop are included. For more information call 508-222-5410 or visit our web site at www.lasalette-shrine.org. PIETA Pieta, a bereavement support group
for parents who have suffered the loss of a child of any age,
will be holding their 24th Annual Lighting Service on Wednesday,
December 5th. The service will be held at St. Edward the Confessor
Church, 133 Spring St., (Route 27) Medfield, MA. 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. |
