FROM THE PASTOR

May You Have a Blessed Christmas
and a Healthy and Happy New Year

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 12/25    5:30 PM No 5:30 Mass Today  
Mon. 12/26    8:00 AM Mass for the Sick    
Tues. 12/27    8:00 AM Paul, Ronald & George Culverwell    
Wed. 12/28    8:00 AM Patrick & Philomena Morris 7:30 PM   Edna, Matthew & Charles Scott
Thur. 12/29   8:00 AM Rena Ryan      
Fri. 12/30   8:00 AM Vocations to Priesthood       
Sat. 12/31    8:00 AM Alice Carew;        

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, Kathy 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 December 25 will burn in prayer for Bruno, Santa Ubaldino & Luisa Valenti, Enrico & Agostino Zongi Family, Pedini & Giorgi Families, Bob Cashman, Michael Lesniak, Brian Leshinski, Dee Phinney, Ralph & Donald Sims, Ralph C. DiGiandomenico Jr.

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.

Merry Christmas

The Parish Office will be closed Monday, December 26

We will reopen Tuesday, December 27, 2005

PARISH SUPPORT
December 18, 2005

Budgeted           Actual                      
Offertory                Offertory                Deficit

$15,000.00            $14,219.00            $781.00

Stewardship

"For a child is born to us, a son is given us." (Isaiah 9:5)
Gazing upon the nativity scene, we see one of our most compelling reasons to live as good stewards. God not only gave us everything we have; He gave us everything He had - He gave us His Only Son, who in turn gave us His life. How do we say "thank you" for a gift like that? Realizing the tremendous depth of God's generosity to us is a pivotal insight that should change the entire way we live our life. It calls us to make stewardship a way of life.

Rest in Peace

Let us pray for those who have died, especially
James Ellis and Daniel Devereaux
May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Bethany House

The Bethany House Hope Chest, located at 1134 Main Street in Millis is looking for donations of good used or new items. The Hope chest offers an eclectic ensemble of treasures such as jewelry, antiques, books, furniture, china, kitchenware, toys, household items, tools, collectables, and bric-a-brac. All proceeds from the Hope Chest help to support Bethany House Ministries, our non-profit charitable organization. If you can help us, please contact either Sr. Kathleen or Ruth at 508-376-9923, or Gary or Steve at 508-376-0824.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Thank you

To our 8th grade students for assisting members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in delivering gifts and food baskets to members of our community in need.

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.

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:

Church Structure: Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm; Jan 3-Feb 14
Ten Commandments: Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm; Jan 3-Feb 14
Mass & Liturgy: Sundays 6:30-8:00pm; Jan 8 - Feb 20

*** Reminders ***

Next class is Sunday January 8th or Wednesday January 11th 2006
Parents meeting of all students in 2nd grade preparing to receive Reconciliation January 8th 10:15 in Our Lady's Hall.

Wishing all of you a joyful and safe Christmas and New Year!

Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s)

WINGS (Women in God's Spirit)

Are you looking to deepen your faith and grow in your relationship with God, in a welcoming and supportive environment? Then please consider joining us at WINGS, Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am, Lower Church & Parish Hall, St. Patrick's Church beginning January 11th!
Our winter program will continue our focus on PRAYER as we study THE PSALMS. We will open on January 11th with a speaker who will provide an overview of the 6-week Bible Study to follow. Please join us for our Winter Season whether you are new to prayer groups, or a seasoned attendee. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Please call Cari Tatian 508-651-2450 or Nancy Maguire 508-655-1017 for more information.

Also, a Supervised Playgroup will be available to participants on a First-Come, First-Served Basis. Please contact Kathy Schickel 508-655-1772 for Playgroup information.

Campion Renewal Center Retreats

The Campion Renewal Center, 319 Concord Road, Weston: Come and relax with the Lord at one of our retreats; Dec. 31-Jan 1: Praying in the New Year; Jan. 2: Christ the Light of Our Lives; Jan. 2-7/10: 5 and 8-day individually Directed Retreat; Jan. 6-8: Weekend of Directed Prayer; Jan. 13-16: Following in the Footsteps of Ignatius; Jan. 15-16: Contemplation with Icons. To register or find more information, call 781-788-6810.

Attention
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

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.

St. Patrick Parish Slideshow

See what has been happening here at St. Patrick Parish. A slideshow is being run on the local cable station, channel 9 Comcast and 3 RCN, featuring recent events in our parish. This will be broadcast throughout the Christmas season! See the familiar faces and many new faces of our parish family as we embrace life at St. Patrick's. Merry Christmas!

Christmas Lights

The traditional Christmas Lights display at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Holliston will be ongoing through January 1, every day from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Peace & Justice Ministry's Parish Food Collection

Thank you for all your donations to the weekly food drop-off, which is located in the left-hand corner in the church vestibule. We bring your donations to the Natick Food Pantry on East Central Street on the first week of the month, and A Place to Turn on Hartford Street during the second - fourth weeks. If there is a fifth Sunday, the food collection is picked up by the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
The pantries accept all basic non-perishable food products. Items that are especially needed at this time are: canned beef stew, cereal, coffee, 100% fruit drinks, tomato products, kid-friendly snacks, toothpaste and shampoo. Outdated food products are not accepted.
Your generosity is appreciated by individuals and families who are unable to meet their basic needs for food.

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.

St. Bridget Elementary School

We are now accepting Admission Applications for the 2006-2007 school year for Kindergarten and Kindergarten 1 (Pre K). There will be an Early Screening for K1 (4 year olds) and Kindergarten (5 year olds) on January 23, 2006. Please visit our website at www.saintbridgetschool.info for applications or call Jean Nigloschy in Admissions at 508-875-0181 x229.

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.

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