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FROM THE PASTOR It is with mixed emotions that I share with you that Archbishop O'Malley has assigned the REVEREND MARK J. RILEY as the Parochial Vicar at St. Paul's Church in Wellesley. I am delighted that Fr. Riley's health has improved enough that he can assume full-time ministry but I would be less than honest if I did not admit that we will miss his smiling face here at St. Patrick's. The good news is that he will be right down the street!! The effective date of this appointment is December 12, 2005. I would like to welcome MR. RAMI QUMSIEH to our parish this weekend. Mr. Qumsieh is an excellent exponent of the needs of the Palestinian Christian Arab people who are often overlooked when we speak of the challenges and problems of the Holy Land and the political relations between Israel and Palestine. He will also display and offer olivewood hand-crafted religious articles for sale. The olivewood carvings and religious items are truly exquisite and I know that they will make wonderful Christmas gifts. The sales of these articles generate steady employment to Christian families in the Bethlehem area and fund the only Christian television station in the Holy Land. These will be on display in the Church Hall after all of the Masses. I hope that you will be responsive and generous to the plight of our brothers and sisters in faith. There is still time to join us for the PARISH CHRISTMAS DINNER that will be held on next Saturday, December 10th at 5:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for all of us to come together and to share the Christmas spirit with each other before we get caught up in the rush of the holiday. We have invited the religious education classes to decorate a table and also to prepare certain food dishes so that this will be a more inclusive type of event. If you would like to attend, please sign up in the vestibule after the Masses this weekend. The dinner will be held in the school and we look forward to spending a great evening together. Archbishop Sean O'Malley has sent a letter to all Catholics in the Archdiocese expressing his pastoral concern for persons with a homosexual orientation. It is important for all of us to remember that each individual is a unique and unrepeatable gift from God, to be cherished and respected from the moment of conception until natural death. All people are welcome in the community of the Church and we need to reach out to everybody in order to help foster a relationship with Christ. The Catholic Church, although opposed to any alteration of the definition of marriage, is never against people. The Church rejects any kind of discrimination against persons because of our conviction regarding the sanctity and dignity of the human person. We are called by Christ to love one another and to support each other as we lead lives of holiness. The Archbishop reminds all of us that "We must strive to eradicate prejudices against people with a homosexual orientation. At the same time the Church must minister to all people by challenging them to obey God's commands, the roadmap for a meaningful human life that allows us to draw near to God and to one another. " A copy of the Archbishop's letter is included as an insert to this week's bulletin. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 12/4 5:30 PM Family Healing Mass
PLEASE PRAY FOR Richard Guerin, Daniel Devereaux, Kay I. Zinna, Celia Pasquarosa, 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 December 4 will burn in prayer for Bob Cashman and Luisa Valenti. 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. Feast of The Immaculate Conception
PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $15,000.00 $11,882.00 $3,118.00 Second Collection Our St. Patrick Parish family donated $5,000.00 to the special collection for the Catholic Appeal last weekend. Thank you for your generosity! Thanksgiving Collection St. Patrick Parish has donated $1,000.00 to the Archdiocese of New Orleans to aid in the relief efforts from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Thank you for your generosity! STEWARDSHIP "Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, and leading the ewes with care." (Isaiah 40:11)
Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially OliveWood Crafts from Bethlehem This weekend (December 3 & 4) representatives from the Christians of the Holy Land will be selling handcrafted olivewood religious articles after all the Masses in the Lower Church Hall. Proceeds benefit Christian families in the Bethlehem area and fund the work of Al-Mahed Television, the only Christian television station active in the Holy Land. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Christmas Pageant The Christmas Pageant is St Patrick Parish's annual dramatization of the Christmas story performed through song, word and action by the children of the parish from Pre-K up. Please contact Melisa Melnyk to sign up or for more information at 508-907-6220. The Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday Dec 18th after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Rehearsals will begin in early December; those who have signed up will be contacted with a schedule. Rehearsal Schedule (all rehearsals take place in the upper Church):
Thank you Thank you to the 3rd grade students and their families for sharing their time to and talents at the visit and sing-a-long at Bethany House in Framingham on Saturday. Help needed The Religious Education program is still in need of
Reminders: Dec 11th or 14th is the last class for all students until 2006! Welcome New Parishioners A Mass of Welcome will be celebrated on Sunday, December 11th, at 11:30 AM for all the new parishioners who have joined our parish this last year. We are enriched by your presence among us, and we look forward to your active participation in parish life at Saint Patrick's. All parishioners are invited and encouraged to join us downstairs after Mass to extend a warm welcome to all the new people in our community of faith. Parish Penance Service Our Evening of Prayer this month will be held on Monday, December 19th, at 7:30 PM. This evening will be our Advent Penance Service and many priests will be available to hear confessions. Please come and experience the healing presence of Christ through this powerful Sacrament of Reconciliation. ST. PATRICK'S CHRISTMAS DINNER Christmas…
Boston Boy Choir The Boston Boy Choir of the Boston Archdiocesan Choir School will perform its 43rd Annual Christmas Concert on the Sundays of December 11 and 18 at 3:30 p.m., and on Friday evening, December 16 at 8:00 p.m. in St. Paul Church, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. Tickets can be purchased in advance by phone at 617-868-8658 or online at www.bostonboychoir.org or at the door. Prices range from $10-$25. FREE Parking available at the Broadway Garage. Gathering for Catholic Singles A Christmas Gathering for Catholic singles age 40 or older will be held at the Skyline Restaurant Marina Bay in Quincy on Sunday, December 11 from 4 pm - 7 pm. Buffet dinner ticket price is $30.00 To purchase tickets, please send check or money order to Family Life Office, 2121 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135. For further information, contact the Family Life Office at 617-746-5820. Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 12/8, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008Christmas Fair/Flea Market Thank you to all who partook of our Christmas Fair. Your hard work really paid off! St. Patrick Parish has sent $5,000.00 to Cor Unum, a food center at St. Patrick Parish in Lawrence. Jesse Tree This is the last weekend to select a gift tag from our Jesse Tree. Please consider sponsoring a child or an adult in this worthwhile endeavor as we reach out to those members in our community who need our assistance this Christmas season. Gifts need to be returned no later than December 10th at the back of the Church. OliveWood Crafts from Bethlehem Next weekend (December 3 & 4) representatives from the Christians of the Holy Land will be selling handcrafted olivewood religious articles after all the Masses in the Lower Church Hall. Proceeds benefit Christian families in the Bethlehem area and fund the work of Al-Mahed Television, the only Christian television station active in the Holy Land. Greeters Needed We are looking for volunteers to serve as greeters at our Masses during Advent, but especially at our Christmas Masses. Greeters welcome parishioners into Mass with a friendly smile and a kind word. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet parishioners and is a simple way to be part of a parish ministry. If you are interested please contact Chuck Young (508-655-2010), or David Yuska (508-545-1704). Music Ministry The Music Ministry would like to extend an invitation to all parishioners to participate in the Adult or Children's Choir during the Christmas Season. Singing Christmas Carols is a wonderful way to enjoy the spirit of one of the most precious times of the year. The Adult Choir rehearsals are on Tuesday Evenings at 7:30pm in the Joseph Center. On December 20th the Adult Choir will be Caroling at the Metro West Hospital; Leonard Morse Campus. If you would like to join us, we will meet in the Main Lobby at 6:15. Christmas Eve during the Midnight Mass the Adult Choir will be joined by the Commonwealth Brass Quartet and Vocal Soloist. Children interested in singing at the 6:00pm Mass on Christmas Eve should attend rehearsals on Sunday 12/11 at 10:15 in the Upper Church and on Saturday 12/24 at 5:25pm before the 6:00 Mass on Christmas Eve. For further information please contact Martin Kelly, Music Director (617) 489-2472. Christmas Caroling "Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing." says the Psalmist (Psalm 100). Join us to celebrate the Advent season as we joyfully Christmas Carol through our community. During the hustle and bustle of the season, this is a great opportunity for you to pause and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. We will be visiting the local nursing homes to spread some Christmas cheer - serenading the residents with our heartfelt (and hopefully in tune) Christmas caroling. We will also be caroling door-to-door through some of the neighborhoods in our parish and on the common. For more information please contact Ali and Rich Salvaggio (508-655-3517). 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. |
