FROM THE PASTOR

May you have a happy and holy new year filled with the peace of the
Christ child

PEACE!

And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

Mass Schedule

9:00 AM Monday, January 1, 2007

Mass will be held in the UPPER CHURCH

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 12/31    5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass   Suzanne McSweeney-DesRochers, Charles Quigley
Mon. 1/1    9:00 AM Mary, Mother of God   
Tues. 1/2    8:00 AM Increase in Vocations 
Wed. 1/3    8:00 AM  Thomas Reilly  7:30 PM    Arline F. Clark
Thur. 1/4    8:00 AM Louis & Josephine Annecchino & Family      
Fri. 1/5    8:00 AM Stefano Cucinotta 7:30 PM  Tom Morris
Sat. 1/6    8:00 AM Domenic Micelotta

PLEASE PRAY FOR Francis Burke, Patrick Burke, Philip Allen, Felicia Quesada, Charlene Lombardi, Patricia Finnegan, Rita Marso, Harold Davis, Lucille Belmore, Ralph Vaccari, Leonard White, Harold Kashala, Robert Goldkamp, Ed Saunders, Jr., Richard Guerin, Kay I. Zinna, Maryann Webster, Helen MacDonald, Julie Branton, Catherine MacLellan, Jim Campbell, Wilma Verge, Ricky Webster, Eleonore Santospago, Eileen Dennis, Jordan Pascucci, Elaine Ruda, Ulysse Richard, Dave Markow, Lucy Grupposo, Marie Smith, Joel Dennis, Nancy Brodeur, Erin McKay, Thomas Kean, Diane Doyle, Amanda Clift, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Muriel Cosentino, James Phillips, James Atherton, Barbara DiVaio, Barbara Waite, Gregory S. Giallonardo, Angela Marie Cobb, Celia Pasquarosa, Mike Fitzgerald and all the sick of the parish.

SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of December 31 will burn in prayer for Luisa Valenti, Daniel & Lawrence Devereaux, Vincent S. Teso, Alfred Saviano, Nicola & Carmela DeRosa.

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 24, 2006

Budgeted           Actual                      
Offertory                Offertory                Surplus

$14,000.00            $15,685.75            $1,685.75

Special Collection

Our St. Patrick parish family contributed $21,012.00 to the special collection of Christmas for the Clergy Retirement Fund. Thank you for your generosity!

Stewardship

"Beloved, see what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God." (1 John 3:1)

During this season of giving, let's also remember the gifts that God has given to us, including the gift of making us His children. Are we as grateful for that wonderful gift as we are for all the material gifts we have received? How do we show our gratitude to God for the gifts He gives to us all year?

Rest in Peace

Let us pray for those who have died, especially
Mary Porter
May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Playgroup

St. Patrick Playgroup is a cooperative serving children birth to age five and their caregivers. It meets on Monday's from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Our Lady's Hall at the school.

If you would like more information, a registration, or have any questions, please call Barbara at 508-653-0647.

The Parish Office will be closing Monday, January 1. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2.

Religious Education

Classes for the Religious Education program will resume on the following dates:

High School on Sunday, January 7th at 6:30
Pre-K through 4th grade on Sunday, January 21st at 10:15
5th - 8th grade on Wednesday, January 24th at 6:30

Evening of Prayer

Please join us on Monday, January 8th, at 7:30 PM for our monthly evening of prayer. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served following the prayer service.

WISHING YOU A BLESSED
NEW YEAR
FROM THE PARISH STAFF

TAX information

Parishioners who use the weekly offertory envelopes will receive a letter for tax purposes during the month of January indicating the amount contributed during 2006. Please note that these letters are for annual contributions of $250 or more. If you would like to begin receiving offertory envelopes to use in 2007, please contact the Rectory. Thank you.

Moms & Tots Program

Saint Bridget School is expanding its Early Childhood Program to include children between the ages of 2.9 - 3.5 years. This program is designed to introduce this age group to a school setting. We will meet on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., January 9 - February 13 at St. Bridget School. Fee of $60 for six weeks. For Tots: small group interaction with a certified teacher, circle time, songs, stories, crafts and snack. For Moms: coffee, parenting discussions. Call Roseanne Mungovan, Principal for more information at 508-875-0181.

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 $6.00.

CYO Basketball

The Saint Patrick CYO Basketball teams are off to a great start! Why not take in a game (held at Natick High School) and cheer on our teams?! Go to CYO Basketball for the schedule

SOLEMNITY: MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
JANUARY 1, 2007

Mass Schedule

9:00 AM Monday, January 1, 2007

Mass will be held in the UPPER CHURCH

W.I.N.G.S. Bible Study is starting up!

Our W.I.N.G.S Winter Bible Study will begin on
Wednesday, January 10th
with Professor Celia Sirois providing insight.
We had a wonderful turnout for the start of our second year of
W.I.N.G.S. - St. Patrick's Women's Faith Enrichment group.
Come and join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am as we delve into
TREASURES UNCOVERED: The Parables of Jesus.
Registration will take place after all Masses the weekend of Jan 6/7
in the Church Vestibule.
If you would like Registration information mailed to you,
call Kelly McPherson at (508)655-4410
Or just stop by the Parish Hall on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am beginning January 10.

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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