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FROM
THE PASTOR
The Church celebrates today the FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING and this provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon the role that Christ has in our lives. Through our baptism, we believe that we belong to Him, we are the sheep of His flock, and that, through our faithful adherence to His Gospel, we will someday reign with Him in Heaven. I often meditate on that great line from G. K. Chesterton, “If it were a crime to be a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”” On this day, let us pray for the grace to bear courageous witness to the Kingship of Christ by the way that we live and the words that we speak. I want to invite all parishioners to join us this Wednesday evening, November 28th, at 7:30 PM for the ANNUAL MASS FOR PRE-BORN DECEASED AND ALL CHILDREN WHO HAVE DIED. We are extending a special invitation to all parents who have lost a child through death. The death of a child is perhaps the worst experience that a parent can endure and it is often difficult for us to understand how God can allow this to happen. We believe that, through His infinite mercy, God brings to Himself all children and that they are numbered among the saints. In spite of our grief, the death of a child is a joyous moment for the child because they achieve immediately the purpose for which they have been created. We offer our prayers for their parents in the hope that Christ’s promise of the Resurrection will ease their sadness and provide some comfort. We have invited the REV. J. BRYAN HEHIR, the Secretary of Social Service for the Archdiocese of Boston, to join us and to be the homilist of the Mass. I hope all parishioners will join us for this special Mass as our presence can serve as a source of great comfort to parents. As we shared last weekend, the Parish Pastoral Council and the St. Vincent de Paul Society are co-sponsoring a PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH A PURPOSE on Sunday, December 2nd after the 7:30 and 9:00 AM Masses. This breakfast will allow all of us to spend some time becoming better acquainted with each other as well as to provide an opportunity to help fund our charitable works accomplished through the parish St. Vincent de Paul team. In order to plan for the number of people planning to attend the breakfast, we ask that you sign up TODAY after Mass. There are sign-up sheets in the vestibule of the Church. Although there is no charge for this breakfast, we hope that those who are able will make a donation so that we might help those in need of fuel assistance during the coming cold months. 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 25 will burn in for 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 18, 2007
Monthly Electronic Offertory – November $1,979.00 Second Collection St. Patrick Parish has donated $2,704.00 to the Campaign for Human Development. Thank you for your generosity! Stewardship “….let him save himself if he is the chosen one….” - Luke 23:35 Out of love, Jesus willingly came for the salvation of all humanity. Loving God, may others see an attitude of gratitude in me for your gift of salvation. 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. Prayer for Vocations Generous God, you call us by name and ask us to follow you. Help us grow in the love and service of our church. Give us the energy and spirit to shape its future. Grant us faith-filled leaders who will embrace Christ’s mission of love and justice. Bless the church by raising up dedicated and generous leaders from our family and friends who will serve as sisters, priests, brothers, deacons and lay ministers. Inspire us to open our hearts and hear your call. Amen 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. 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. 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 Ed
or Shirley Milch at 508-653-2941. SAINT
PATRICK CEMETERY Selecting a burial place should be your next investment. Choosing a burial place now is both a financial and peace of mind investment. A selection now will ease the burden on family members when the need arises. Easy monthly payments can be arranged. For more information, call Leo Doherty at 508-655-2846. 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!!! Christmas Dinner You
are cordially invited to Please
see next week’s bulletin for 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. Christmas Festival of Lights Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Christmas Lights display will be on From Saturday, December 1 through Tuesday, January 1 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, December 2 at 4:00 p.m. It will feature the St. Cecilia’s Choir of Ashland under the direction of Ms. Lelia Viana and a Sacred Dance by the Sacred Dance Ensemble “Dance Offering”. 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. |
