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FROM THE PASTOR I am delighted to be able to share with you the news that one of our parishioners studying at St. John's Seminary in Brighton will be ordained to the Diaconate on January 28, 2006. Archbishop Sean O'Malley will ordain WILLIAM N. VENTURA, along with four other men, to the Diaconate at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. The ordination of these men is a great gift to this local Church of Boston and I am certain that Bill will exercise this ministry with compassion, generosity, and conviction. I would ask that you keep Bill and his classmates in your prayers as they approach this awesome moment on their journey to the Sacred Priesthood. Let us also pray that God will raise up even more men from this parish who will generously respond to His invitation to serve as priests. The new Parish Pastoral Council will be meeting this Tuesday evening for a workshop that will be conducted by the REVEREND ROBERT G. MC MILLAN, S.J. in order to deepen their appreciation of their important role. Father McMillan is the Director of Strategic Planning for the Archdiocese of Boston and has graciously consented to assist us in order to function properly in accord with the Archdiocesan guidelines for Pastoral Councils. The Pastoral Council has often been referred to as the "Pastor's Dream Team" because they assist in helping to discern needs and set goals for future pastoral initiatives. Father McMillan's expertise has proven to be invaluable in helping all of us to understand how we can best achieve that desired end. I am grateful to Father McMillan for his willingness to share his tremendous gifts with us as we work together to build up the Body of Christ in this parish community. I am happy to announce a new initiative that is being undertaken by the Parish Evangelization Committee. The St. Andrew Committee is sponsoring a program entitled "COMING HOME" which is part of our on-going outreach to Catholics who have been away from the practice of their faith and who are looking to return. Some people have thought about returning but may have found it difficult to take that first step or there have been questions that have prevented them from a deeper relationship with the Church family. We are offering a six week program designed to discuss the various issues, to answer the questions, and to provide information to those who seek to return to the Church. These sessions will begin on Monday evening, January 23rd at 7:30 PM in the lower Church hall. I would ask that all of us pray that the Holy Spirit will inspire many to overcome whatever might hinder them from embracing that relationship of love that Christ wishes for His people. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 1/15 5:30 PM Collective Intentions James M. Thomas, Catherine & Mary Thomas, Daniel Devereaux, James Ellis, Edna Lambert, Lily Morris
PLEASE PRAY FOR Priscilla Maguire, Richard Guerin, Kay I. Zinna, Celia Pasquarosa, Edna Micelotta, Maryann Webster, Helen MacDonald, Julie Branton, Catherine MacLellan, Jim Fitzpatrick, Jim Campbell, Wilma Verge, Marie Murphy, Michael Ruiz, Ricky Webster, 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 January 15 will burn in prayer for Carlo Galvani, Doug Kingsley, Scott Kingsley, Carol (McGovern) Larsen, and the intentions 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. The Parish Office will be closed
PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $14,000.00 $12,098.00 $1,902.00 Stewardship "Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, "What are you looking for?'" (John 1:38)
Adoration Ministry The Adoration Ministry Meeting for all hourly coordinators will be held in the Joseph Center on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. All adorers and interested parishioners are also invited. Please call Anne Reilly at 508-655-8516 if you have questions. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Prayers We pray as a parish in a special way for our students who will be receiving the grace of God's forgiveness for the first time through the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Sunday January 29th. Through this Sacrament may these students come to know Him more closely and cherish His peace in their lives. High School Mini-Course Program Thank you to Mr. Jeff Eckelkamp, Mr. Tom Cutrone and Ms. Lisa Garcia for assisting with our second session of this new program. The next session begins the first week of January, call Tricia Fair 508-653-6281 to verify what you are enrolled in:
*** Reminders *** NO CLASS next Sunday, January 15 due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday weekend.
Supplemental Sacrament Program A supplemental Sacrament program will be commencing for students in 3rd grade or older who have not yet received the Sacraments of Reconciliation or First Communion. This program is a guided, at-home preparation in addition to regular religious education classes to prepare specifically for reception of the Sacraments. Students must be currently enrolled in the Religious Education Program. Please contact Melisa Melnyk to enroll or for more information, 508-907-6220 or religiouseducation@attglobal.net. An introductory meeting will be scheduled shortly after Martin Luther King Day weekend. Introductory meeting: Thursday January 26th 7:00pm Room 10 (Montrose School) for both parents and students. Saint Joseph Elementary School St. Joseph Elementary School in Needham will be holding an Information Night on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 pm in the school library (May Street entrance). There will be a short presentation, a question and answer period, and a tour of the campus. St. Joseph's offers full and half day kindergarten through grade 5 education. The school is located at the corner of Highland Avenue and May Street. For a preview, visit www.saintjoes.com,or call 781-444-4459 for additional information. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 1/19/2006, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008Pine Street Inn Ministry Members Our ministry is in need of a new coordinator. It is with regret that I must resign, due to a move out of Natick. Please, the ministry needs your help. The duties are minimal. If interested, please call Josie Shea at 508-653-2435. March For Life Montrose School is sponsoring a bus to the March For Life to be held in Washington, D.C. on January 23. The bus will leave from the school parking lot on Sunday evening, January 22 at 9:30 p.m. returning to Montrose around 1:00 a.m. on January 24. If you are interested in attending the march and are looking for transportation, please contact Patti Keefe at 508-650-5925 or by email pkeefe@montroseschool.org. The cost for the roundtrip bus ride is $50.00. Thank you. Society of St. Vincent DePaul Thank you for your help during the Christmas season. Because of your generosity, we were able to assist all those who requested assistance. We appreciate your continuing support! Coming Home Program Have you or someone you know been disconnected from the Church and wish to return? We can help. Saint Patrick Parish is offering a program designed to assist Catholics in returning to the Church after being away for any reason. Our "Coming Home" program involves no commitment. It is informal, informative, and confidential.
Attention
There is an immediate need for Extraordinary Ministers to bring Holy Communion to the patients at Leonard Morse hospital on Sundays. We normally visit after the 9:00 a.m. Sunday liturgy; but if that does not work into your schedule, other arrangements can be made. If you are interested in helping out in this important ministry, please contact Peg Branagan at 508-655-2347. Bulletin Advertising Liturgical Publications, Inc., our bulletin publisher, will have a representative come to our parish within the next few weeks. We would like to thank our present advertisers for renewing their ad, and for those interested in placing a new ad, this is your opportunity. To reserve a space for the new publication year, please contact the rectory. Keep in mind; our advertising sponsors make your bulletin possible. Summer Camp Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls, in New Hampshire, are taking registrations for their summer sessions. Some sessions are filling up quickly so don't wait! If you would like more information please contact Michael Drumm at the camp office at 603-364-5851, PO Box 206, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837, mdrumm@diocamps.org. You can also check out our website at www.diocamps.org. Saint James Women's Guild The Saint James Women's Guild is having a reunion on January 22, 2006. The Guild members will meet at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Zepherin's Church in Wayland followed by brunch at J.J. McKay's Restaurant in Wayland. For reservations, call Marie Fandel at 508-653-0159 before January 15. Snow date will be January 29, 2006. Saint Joseph Elementary School St. Joseph Elementary School in Needham will be holding an Information Night on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 pm in the school library (May Street entrance). There will be a short presentation, a question and answer period, and a tour of the campus. St. Joseph's offers full and half day kindergarten through grade 5 education. The school is located at the corner of Highland Avenue and May Street. For a preview, visit www.saintjoes.com,or call 781-444-4459 for additional information. St. Bridget Elementary School Open House/Registration for Prospective Families will be held Tuesday, January 31 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget School, 832 Worcester Road (Rte. 9), Framingham. Visit classrooms while in session (Grades K1-8)! For more information, please visit our website at www.saintbridgetschool.info or call Jean Nigloschy at 508-875-0181 x229. St. Tarcisius School Catholic education means Character, Compassion, and Values - for a lifetime of love of God and service to others. Two weeks from now, we begin Catholic Schools Week 2006, honoring our parish, community, students, nation, vocations, and faculty, staff and volunteers. Please visit our website at www.sttarcisius.net or call 508-872-8188 for a registration packet. 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. |
