FROM THE PASTOR

The SECOND COLLECTION that is being taken up at all of the masses this weekend is for the CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES. The theme off this annual appeal is Jesus in Disguise which helps us to remember the presence of Christ in every one of our brothers and sisters in need. This collection helps to supports five Catholic organizations that provide emergency relief, legal services for poor immigrants, and promote justice and peace around the world. Your support of this collection puts our faith into action and brings the Light of Christ to those who are in situations of darkness such as poverty, disease, persecution and more. By your generous contribution to this collection you help care for Jesus in Disguise and you touch the lives of people throughout the world. Thank you for your commitment to Christ and for your concern for His holy people.

I want to invite all parishioners to participate in our upcoming PARISH LENTEN MISSION that will be held on March 14-March 16th. This special opportunity of grace is being co-sponsored by the Spiritual Development Committee and the Adoration ministry. The theme of these three nights is "Come to Me" and we will focus our attention on the gift of the Eucharist to our lives, especially during this Year of the Eucharist. We have invited the REV. STEPHEN S. DONOHOE, our former Parochial Vicar and presently a member of the faculty of St. John's Seminary, to be the homilist for our first evening, using the theme, "Rest with Me". The REV. VINCENT E. DAILY, a Spiritual Director at St. John's Seminary will be the homilist for the second night and theme for that evening is "Receive My Forgiveness." The third night, we will conclude with the celebration of Mass which is the Source and Summit of our lives as Catholics. We have set aside these nights in order that we might deepen our appreciation of and our love for the Lord Jesus in the Eucharist. I hope that you will join us for these moments of grace.

I am delighted that the Archdiocese of Boston is sponsoring the BOSTON CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE on Saturday, March 19th at Boston College High School. There will be a bus leaving from St. Patrick's Parish on Saturday morning at 7 AM. I want to encourage all men over the age of 16 years to join us for what promises to be an exciting spiritual experience.

Because this year's feast of St. Patrick falls during the Lenten season, specifically between our parish mission and Holy Week, we have decided to postpone our parish celebration until sometime after Easter. However, we will have a small celebration following the concluding Mass of the mission on Wednesday, March 16th and all are encouraged to join us.

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 3/6    5:30 PM Family Healing Mass  
Mon. 3/7   6:30 AM Spencer Sotell (living)   8:00 AM Mass for the Sick    
Tues. 3/8   6:30 AM Lawrence Kinsman   8:00 AM Archbishop Sean O'Malley    
Wed. 3/9   6:30 AM Elizabeth Mahoney (living)   8:00 AM A Special Intention 7:30 PM   Vocations to Priesthood
Thur. 3/10   6:30 AM The Holy Father   8:00 PM Teresa Manericho
Fri. 3/11   6:30 AM Souls in Purgatory   8:00 AM    Mary & Joseph O'Brien    
Sat. 3/12    8:00 AM Enrico & Agostina Zonghi Family;        

PLEASE PRAY FOR Anne Casperson, Michael Ruiz, Gary Soares, Mary Porter, Ricky Webster, Patricia Kaufman, Eleanor Ruiz, John Morton, Eleonore Santospago, Eileen Dennis, Jordan Pascucci, Elaine Ruda, Ulysse Richard, Dave Markow, Stuart McIntosh, Laura Tomlin, 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, Denise Perreault, Amy Flickenger, James Phillips, Elvira Portyrala, James Atherton, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish.

SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of March 6th will burn in prayer for Enrico & Agostina Zonghi, Harold J. Bouret and for a special intention.

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
February 27, 2005

Budgeted               Actual
Offertory                Offertory                Surplus

$15,000.00            $13,361.00            $1,639.00

STEWARDSHIP

The blind man was willing to let Jesus minister to him and willingly did all Jesus asked of Him. The Pharisees were more resistant to His message, spending their time and energy to disprove the miracle. Which am I more like, the man born blind or the Pharisees?

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Applications for the 2005 Archdiocesan Parochial School Trust Scholarships are available. If you have a child in a parochial grammar school and would like to apply for the $1,000 award, please call the rectory and leave your name and phone number by Monday, March 14.

25th and 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass

Archbishop Seán O'Malley invites all couples of the Archdiocese of Boston who are marking their 25th or 50th wedding anniversaries in 2005 to join him for the annual celebration at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Sunday, April 10; 11am Mass. Mass will include a renewal of marriage vows by all participating anniversary couples. Family members and friends of the participating couples, as well as the general public, are welcome to attend. Please register with the parish staff if you are celebrating your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary and would like to attend this celebration.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Congratulations

To our 4 Girl Scout recipients of the Family of God medals for their hard work in the religious Emblem program awarded through the Archdiocese of Boston. Scouting promotes virtues that last a life time. For more information or to participate in the Scouting Religious Emblem Program, please contact Gail Ingemi krafts1@aol.com or (508) 651-3831.

Thank you

To LeeAnn Cashman, Maria Sugrue, Christine Raffol, and all who participated in making the Middle School Sports retreat a fun and refreshing event for our students.

To our 1st and 2nd graders who have been collecting supplies for Olivia's Place, Sandra's Lodge and Hestia's House, Homeless shelters for women and their young children. The students collected school supplies, toiletries and other basic necessities.

Upcoming Activities that our students are participating in:

1st grade will learn about the many different symbols in the art and architecture of our church through a guided Church Tour in order to appreciate Jesus' presence throughout the historical, liturgical and sacramental life of the Church.
4th grade will participate in a Seder Meal to better understand how Jesus celebrated the Last Supper and where many of our liturgical symbols originate from.
6th grade will share in a Mass celebrated in Latin at the Benedictine Monastery in Still River, MA with the Benedictine Monks who dwell there.
8th grade is participating in a program to promote awareness of the virtue of chastity to increase their own holiness
10th grade will be viewing the movie The Passion of the Christ as part of their retreat.

Operation Rice Bowl

Continue to collect funds to assist Catholic Relief Services in their endeavors to help the poor of our world. Give until it hurts, sacrifices push us beyond ourselves to touch others. Additional boxes are at the back of the church.

Romance without Regret

Mr. Jason Evert, 29, along with his wife Chrystalina, 24, nationally known chastity speakers from Catholic Answers in San Diego will be presenting to teens and parents throughout the Archdiocese, March 6-10, 2005. All parents and students in 7th through 10th grade are invited to share in this seminar at St. Julia's Parish 374 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA on Monday March 7th 7:00-8:15pm.

Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s)

Bible Study, Thu 3/10, 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.

Parish Lenten Mission

Please join us for our Parish Lenten Mission being held on Monday, March 14th, through Wednesday, March 16th. This special mission is co-sponsored by the Spiritual Development Commission and the Adoration Ministry in honor of the Year of the Eucharist. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for this prayerful experience.

Monday, March 14, 7:30pm:     Father Stephen Donohoe, "Rest in Me" Prayer Service with Benediction

Tuesday, March 15, 7:30pm     Father Vincent Daily, "Receive My Forgiveness" Penance Service

Wednesday, March 16, 7:30pm.    Father Brian Kiely, "Share in My Love" Celebration of the Eucharist

Volunteers are needed to serve as greeters and to help in preparing materials for the mission. Please contact the Parish Office at 508-653-1093 if you are willing to provide assistance. THANK YOU.

ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

COME HOLY SPIRIT! "WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF GOD" Colossians 2:12

Weekend Spring Retreat With Fr. Mike McNamara

Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford Pool, Maine

Friday Evening, April 8, 2005 To Sunday (after lunch), April 10, 2005

$135 (Double occupancy)

For more information please call Servants of Christ Ministries at 781-545-8336.

Stations of the Cross

The Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Wednesday during Lent at 6:45pm in the Upper Church. Please join us for this beautiful devotion.

THE DATE HAS BEEN SET!

V.B.S.

(VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL)
IS SCHEDULED FOR
JULY 25 - 29, 2005
MARK YOUR CALENDERS!
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!

WE STILL NEED HELP!
TO PUT ON THIS WONDERFUL
PROGRAM FOR OUR CHILDREN!

Please Come to the
Vacation Bible School Planning Meeting
Sunday, March 13th
11:30am - 12:30pm
OUR LADY'S HALL
MONTROSE SCHOOL
Or
Call Nancy Maguire at (508)655-1017

Experience St. Tarcisius School

St. Tarcisius School, a pre-K through grade 8 school, located on Route 135 in Framingham is currently accepting registrations for the 2005/2006 school year. Children may enter the pre-K class at 3 years old as of August 31. We have full day preschool and kindergarten programs with before and after school options. St. Tarcisius School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. To receive a brochure or set up an appointment with the principal, please call the school at 508-872-8188.

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