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FROM
THE PASTOR
May you have a happy and holy new year filled with the
peace of the
Christ child.
And
His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting
Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
SOLEMNITY:
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
JANUARY 1, 2008
Mass
Schedule
Monday,
December 31, 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Mass
will be held in the UPPER CHURCH
Mass Intentions This Week
| Sun.
12/30 |
5:30
PM |
Collective
Intention Mass |
|
William
Masterson Jr., Cletus Leigh, Elaine Mezzanotte, Stephen
Mayhew. |
Mon.
12/31 |
8:00
AM |
Mass
for Sick |
4:00PM |
Vigil
of the Blessed Virgin |
Tues.1/1 |
9:00
AM |
Blessed
Virgin Mary
|
11:30AM |
Blessed
Virgin Mary |
| Wed.
1/2 |
8:00
AM
| The
Lavigne Family
|
7:30
PM
|
Leah
Hayes
|
| Thur.1/3 |
8:00
AM |
Willard
J. Gassett
|
|
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| Fri.
1/4 |
8:00
AM
|
Leo
& Maria Zullo
|
7:30PM
|
Souls
in Purgatory |
| Sat.1/5 |
8:00
AM |
Stefano Cucinotta
|
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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, 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, Lena Pezza, 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 December 30 will burn
in prayer for Mary & Joseph O’Brien, Patricia Haswell &
Children, Marjorie & Paul Laprise, Luisa Valenti & Mary
Young, John Galvani & Carlo Galvani, Vincent S. Teso.
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
December 23, 2007
Budgeted
Offertory |
Actual
Offertory |
$14,000.00 |
$
16,812.00 |
Stewardship
“…. Herod is
going to search for the child to destroy him.” – Matthew 2:13
“Mary’s
joy was not diminished by her sorrow because it was fueled by
her faith, hope, and trust in God and his promises.”
"Lord,
you gave your life for my sake, to redeem me from slavery to sin
and death. Help me to do you will and not shrink back out of fear
or cowardice when trouble besets me."
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.
SOLEMNITY:
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
JANUARY 1, 2008
Mass
Schedule
Monday,
December 31, 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Mass
will be held in the UPPER CHURCH
The Parish Office will be closed
on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. We will reopen on Wednesday, January
2, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
Prayer for Vocations
Most Holy Virgin, certain of your intercession, we pray
that the mysteries of the Risen Christ and of the Holy Spirit
may enlighten many to become willing and generous servants of
the church. We pray for our youth to whom the Lord addresses a
special invitation of closer fellowship. May they refuse to be
carried away by the things of this world, but open their hearts
instead, to the friendly voice that calls them. May they feel
capable of making a life-long commitment to Christ and to his
church for the salvation of mankind. May they trust that divine
grace will endow them with the power to make a total offering
of themselves as they feel the attraction of priestly, religious
and missionary life. We pray for the Christian families, that
they may provide a favorable atmosphere for their youngsters and
help them make the right choices. We beseech you that all priests
and religious be an example to our youth by their availability
and humble readiness to accept the gifts of the Holy Spirit. May
they be able to extend to all the fruits of love and peace. Amen.
Pope John Paul II
Religious Education
Please remember that Religious
Education classes will resume on Sunday, January 6, 2008 and Wednesday,
January 9, 2008.
May you enjoy a blessed Christmas and Holy New Year!
Rest in Peace
Let
us pray for those who have died, especially
Ella
Sullivan & Jean Angleton
May
they and all the faithful departed rest in peace
Prayer for the New Year
Dear Lord,
At the beginning of this New Year, I remember that you are a God
of beginnings and endings. You created the world, with all its
eternal patterns. Winter begins in frost, and ends in Spring’s
thaw. Spring begins in new, green life, ending in Summer’s heat.
Summer begins in sunshine, and ends in Autumn’s breezes. And Autumn’s
color leads to the white of Winter again. As another year ends
and begins in our lives, help us to remember that you have made
a world of cycles. When fortune turns to trials, or hardship turns
to joy, help me take delight in the life I’ve received from you.
Remind me that I will one day pass from this world and enter a
new life like those who’ve gone before me. Amen.
Natick Sons of Italy Pasta Nite
Natick
Sons of Italy Pasta Night resumes serving all-you-can-eat pasta,
meatballs, sausage, salad, bread and homemade desserts. Coffee
included. Come one, come all! Every Wednesday evening from 5 pm
– 7 pm at 37 Washington Avenue. Adults $7.00.
WISHING
YOU A BLESSED
NEW YEAR
FROM THE PARISH STAFF
SAINT
PATRICK CEMETERY
180 Pond Street
Natick, Massachusetts
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.
Bicentennial
Prayer
All loving and gracious God
We thank you for the Gift of your Son, Jesus Christ.
For two hundred years we have journeyed together as members of
his Church in the Archdiocese of Boston. We have tried to live
the Gospel message in service to one another. Continue to walk
with us as we seek to be receptive to your grace in Word and Sacrament.
Send us your Spirit to enlighten our minds, strengthen our wills
and open our hearts. By our witness may others know you. Through
the intercession of Mary Immaculate, may the Church in Boston
journey together in Christ with courage, joy and peace
Amen.
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.
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