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FROM THE PASTOR I am happy to announce that effective immediately, we are expanding our office hours in order to better serve the increasing demands of our growing parish family. There is a tremendous amount of activity that takes place in our parish on week nights after 5:00 PM, and there is an obvious need for the extended office hours. I am delighted that MRS. KATHLEEN KELLY has accepted the position of Evening Receptionist and has joined the Saint Patrick Parish office staff. Kathy will be working Monday through Friday from 5-9 p.m. in the parish office to answer phones, greet visitors, manage requests for Masses, Mass cards, and other administrative duties. I am sure you will join me in welcoming Kathy to her new position. As you leave Mass this weekend, I ask that you please pick up a flyer for the 2006 BOSTON CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE being held on Friday, March 3rd, and the BOSTON CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERNENCE on Saturday, March 4th. As we enter the Holy Season of Lent, I strongly encourage each of you to prayerfully consider attending these conferences, which will be held at the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in South Boston. Transportation will be provided from Saint Patrick's to both conferences for those wishing to attend. Additional details and information on ticket sales are available in the flyers located in the vestibule of the Church. You will notice that due to the snowstorm last Sunday, our weekly offertory is substantially lower than normal bringing in a total of only $7,661. The Parish Finance Council has determined that a weekly offertory collection of $14,000 is necessary in order to cover the basic operating expenses of the parish. With school vacation coming up, we are at risk of another low collection. Our expenses, like yours, are on the rise, especially given the increased price of heating oil and electricity. Last month alone, our heating bill was $4,307, which is a twenty-five percent increase from last year, and the electric bill was $3,159, which is a fifty-percent increase from last year. I ask for your continued generous support to help us meet these expenses. Please remember that although school may be out next week and many of you will be enjoying a family vacation, you are never on vacation from my prayers. Each of you is a unique and unrepeatable gift from God, and I am thankful to Him each day for the blessing you are to me. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 2/19 5:30 PM Collective Intentions Winona Perry, William K. Donahue, Sanzio Twins
PLEASE PRAY FOR Frank Indelicato, 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, 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 February 19 will burn in prayer for Brendan Kelly, Lillian McGovern, Roland Peterson, Jr., Benilde Pedini, Mary Blessed Mother. 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 $7,661.00 $6,339.00 Stewardship "He rose, picked up his mat at once and went away in the sight of everyone. They were all astounded and glorified God, saying, 'We have never seen anything like this.'" (Mark 2:12)
Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NO CLASS Reminder that there are no classes THIS week, Sunday Feb. 19th and Wednesday Feb. 23rd during the Natick School's February Break. On behalf of our parish we wish all our students and their families a safe and relaxing vacation! Families Learning Together Date Change We welcome the families of our 3rd and 4th grade students to our next Intergenerational learning event where adults and children will learn more about the Lenten practices of prayer, penitence and good works -used by the Church for centuries. We will also explore simple ways to make these practices part of our daily lives. This event will take place during class time on Sunday February 26th (please note date change) in the auditorium. We look forward to seeing the families of our parish come together for this exciting event. All parishioners are welcome to attend this event. If you have any questions and to RSVP please contact Lisa in the Religious Education Office at 508-907-6220. NARNIA… OPEN THE DOOR ON A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON OUR FAITH This year's middle school retreat will take the theme of Narnia. A great movie does not only entertain us but also enlightens, teaches and changes us. Through games, activities, discussion and snack, students will experience how this classic story can be used to better understand our faith on Saturday March 11th 12:00 - 5:00 .
Reminders: Ash Wednesday March 1st: Middle School students attend Mass at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Church rather than class. ADULT CONFIRMATION PROGRAM Saint Patrick Parish will be offering an eight week program for Catholic adults who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Edyvean will be conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation for adults in the Western Region of the Archdiocese on Wednesday evening, May 3rd here at Saint Patrick's. Classes will begin on March 9th at 7:30 pm in the Joseph Center located at 5 Wilson Street. For further information please contact Jean Lorrey in the Parish Office at 508-653-1093 or Jean Ryan at 781-455-8393. Boston Catholic Women's Conference Please join many women from St. Patrick Parish who are attending the 1st Annual Boston Catholic Women's Conference on Friday, March 3, 2006 at the New Boston Convention Exhibition Center in South Boston. Father John Corapi from EWTN will be the keynote speaker. Transportation will be available. For more information, go to www.BostonCatholicWomen.org or contact Cari Tatian at 508-651-2450 or Nancy Maguire at 508-655-1017. Worldwide Marriage Encounter An experience for building communication, creating intimacy, self esteem and enriching the values of marriage, family and faith. This program is for couples who believe they have a good marriage but desire a deeper understanding, a richer communication, a better quality and more spirituality in their marriage. Upcoming dates are March 3-5, April 28-30 and June 23-25. For more information call 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwmeMA.org. Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 2/16/2006, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008 Natural Family Planning Come to learn about the latest scientific advances in the field of Natural Family Planning and their medical applications. An Introductory Session on the Creighton Model-Fertility Care System will be offered on Sunday, March 5, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Joseph Center. All are welcome. Some of its benefits include: can be used to avoid and to achieve pregnancy; empowers the couple; gives control of the fertility to the couple; encourages communication; can be used as a tool to detect and manage gynecologic conditions; as well as many others. Please call 508-439-2220 to register. "Two Noble Women" A pilgrimage to France sponsored by Boston Catholic Television Travel to the shrine of the Blessed Mother at Lourdes and the birthplace and home of St. Therese at Lisieux, under the spiritual leadership of Father Robert Reed from October 8-15, 2006. In these sacred places, be a part of the taping of the Holy Rosary and special programming for Television. For a full itinerary and information packet call BCTV at 617-965-0050. Boston Catholic Men's Conference What are you doing for lent this year? If you're like us then you're starting to think what you'll "do" for Lent just about now. How about attending the Boston Catholic Men's Conference on March 4th at the Boston Convention Center in South Boston? Speakers will include Father Raniero Cantalamessa (Preacher to the Papal Household), Scott Hahn and Father John Corapi (two of the most popular evangelists in the USA), and Sean Forrest from Movin' with the Spirit. Mass is celebrated by Archbishop Sean O'Malley. Last year, over 2000 men attended and many of them said that the Conference was a spiritual high point in their year. Come see what they mean! St. Patrick's has purchased a block of tickets and we are selling them for $20 which includes transportation to the event (compared to $40 at the door). For more information, please contact Mike DelVecchio at 508-651-3406 or Rich Salvaggio at 508-655-3517 or check out our St. Patrick Men's Group website at www.stpatsnatick.org. We will be selling tickets at the back of the church this weekend after each Mass. St. Bridget School is seeking a part-time Art Teacher for Grades 3-8. The days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Qualified teachers should submit a resume to: Mrs. Roseanne Mungovan, Principal
Bake Sale Fatima Shrine in Holliston is hosting a bake sale on Sunday, February 19, from 12 noon until 1 p.m. in their hall to support the Xaverian Missions around the world and the Fatima Shrine in Holliston. The sale has a variety of tasty items baked by League members. Coffee and tea will be available for those who wish to visit and chat. Your support is gratefully appreciated by the Xaverian Fathers. St. Bridget School Help build your child's mind, character and confidence through values-based education. We are currently having open Enrollment/Registration for Fall 2006; grade K1 thru grade 8. Full-time K1 and Kindergarten are available. For more information, call Jean Nigloschy in Admissions at 508-875-0181 or visit our website at www.saintbridgetschool.info. Prayer for Vocations Dear God, you have created us in your own image and have given us so many gifts. We ask you to bless us all, so that we may know best how to love you and each other with those gifts. We pray especially for those young men and women who are searching for ways to serve you in love. May they be open to all that you may ask. We pray for those who study for the priesthood and religious life, that their preparations may bring to the church happy and holy priests and religious men and women. We ask this, through Christ the Good Shepherd. 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 youngsters are safe at all times. |
