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FROM THE PASTOR This Monday, March 13th we will have our MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER as part of our on going parish spiritual renewal. This month we will offer a MASS OF THANKSGIVING as we celebrate the announcement of Archbishop Sean's appointment to the College of Cardinals. We are mindful of how God has blessed us with the ministry of our Archbishop and we rejoice in his new appointment. This is certainly a great moment for the Church of Boston as our shepherd is honored by the Holy Father and it is also recognition of the tremendous bond of affection that exists between the Bishop of Rome and this important local Church. The Archdiocese of Boston has a rich tradition of faithful service to the universal Church and in conferring this honor on Archbishop Sean, the Holy Father demonstrates his appreciation of this service that the Church of Boston has rendered. Please join us for the Mass in the Church on Monday evening at 7:30 PM. There will be refreshments served in the downstairs hall at the conclusion of Mass. In order to assist the faithful to participate in this season of strong grace, the Church sets forth certain penitential practices to be observed. The principal practices are the observance of Ash Wednesday and Good Friday as days of fast and abstinence, and the observance of the Fridays of Lent as days of abstinence. This year, March 17, the FEAST OF SAINT PATRICK, the Apostle of Ireland and Patron of the Archdiocese of Boston, falls on the second Friday of Lent. In light of the time-honored celebration of Saint Patrick on this feast day by various parishes and groups within the Archdiocese of Boston, the Archbishop has granted a dispensation from the observance of Friday, March 17, 2006, as a day of abstinence from meat. Archbishop Sean encourages the faithful for whom the dispensation applies to choose another weekday of the Second Week of Lent as a day of abstinence from meat, in substitution for the observance on Friday, March 17. The Archbishop also invites all of us to join him for a Special Mass at Noon in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Next Sunday, March 19th , we will inaugurate our observance of the 150th ANNIVERSARY OF ST. PATRICK'S PARISH. We will begin our celebration around the Altar with a Mass at 11:30 AM, followed by a "SILVER TEA" in the Church Hall. We have so much to be grateful for throughout the history of the parish and we gather to thank God for His immense blessings. We commend to His tender care all of our deceased relatives, friends, and benefactors who labored so hard in order for us to enjoy our present parish and we pray that God will reward them for their countless sacrifices on our behalf. There will be many activities scheduled throughout this important year and I hope that we will all participate as fully as possible. This is an important milestone on our journey of faith and we recognize our indebtedness to the Lord Whose generosity is without limit. With grateful hearts, we raise our prayers to Him and pray that we may always express our gratitude by living lives of faithful service in His holy Catholic Church. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 3/12 5:30 PM Collective Intentions Lawrence Kinsman, Eleanor Ruiz
PLEASE PRAY FOR Kathleen Tokarsky, Ed Saunders, Jr., Rosemarie Zeno, Richard Guerin, Kay I. Zinna, Celia Pasquarosa, Maryann Webster, Helen MacDonald, Julie Branton, Catherine MacLellan, 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, 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 March 12 will burn in prayer for Agostina & Enrico Zongi, Charles McParland Jr., The Giorgi Family, John E. & Barbara Smith, Antonina Zullo, Mildred Moriarty's intentions. 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 Budgeted Actual $14,000.00 $14,138.00 $138.00 Second Collection Our St. Patrick Parish family donated $3,872.00 to the special collection for the Holy Father (Peter's Pence) last weekend. Thank you for your generosity! "I know how devoted you are to God, since you did not withhold from me your own beloved son." (Genesis 22:12)
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. Nursing Home Ministry Your Valentine wishes went straight to the hearts of the residents! Thank you to the parishioners who sent the cards. St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching! The Riverbend residents are looking forward to your "Top o' the Mornin'!" greeting from the parishioners who signed up to send cards. "May the Lord always hold you in the hollow of His hand" for your kindness. If you have any questions, contact Jane Teepe at (508) 653-2098 or email jteep@rcn.com. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION In order to facilitate the registration of returning students. The Religious Education Program will hold live registration in the auditorium of Montrose School during class time on the following dates: Sunday March 19th
Mass for Cardinal-designate Archbishop Sean Monthly Evening of Prayer Please join us on Monday, March 13th, at 7:30 PM in the Church for our monthly Evening of Prayer. We will celebrate Mass in honor of the Cardinal-designate, our beloved Archbishop Sean O'Malley. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring a friend, and join us for refreshments after Mass. STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR CHILDREN The Family Cluster Program extends a warm invitation to share a special celebration of the Stations of the Cross to be held for children on Thursday March 16th in the Upper Church at 1:00pm followed by refreshments. (Please note 1:00 pm is the correct time; last week we printed the incorrect time.) St. Vincent de Paul Society Student Grant Opportunity Once again the St. Vincent de Paul Society in the Archsiocese will award tuition assistance to needy students (Grades 1- 8) to enable them to receive a parochial school education. The grant amount is $1,000 per student, based solely on need. The procedure to be followed requires that each parish conference contact the school administration to get names of students who appear to need financial assistance. Following that, members of our conference will visit each family and leave an application. The completed application must be returned to our conference, at the Rectory, no later than Monday, March 20, 2006. The deadline for all applications to be received by the Boston office is April 1, 2006. We will contact the following schools: St. Bridget, Framingham
If you have a student at any other parochial grammar school or have a question, please call the rectory at 508-653-1093 and leave your name and telephone number. Operation Rice Bowl O holy and righteous One, May we walk in your ways with renewed vigor during this Lenten pilgrimage.
Turn our hearts to you as we pray, mindful of our sisters and brothers in need. Speed our steps to you as we fast, unburden us from whatever keeps us from you. Direct our acts of almsgiving, that we may reflect Jesus' empowerment of the poor.
May Operation Rice Bowl be a faith-filled cooperation with the vision of your kingdom of truth, peace, and love.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration In honor of the 150th Anniversary of our parish we are celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a Silver Tea/Reception in the lower church hall after the 11:30a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 19th All parishioners are invited to attend. There will be sign-ups in the back of the church, after the Masses this weekend, for those wishing to attend. Volunteers are also needed. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Tess Roberts @ 508-647-8287 or Lisa Correia @ 508-545-1706. 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. Marian High School Gala Auction & Dinner Please join us on Saturday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Indian Meadows Country Club in Westborough. Our live and silent auctions include many fabulous items including sports tickets and memorabilia, weekend adventures, and much, much more! The evening will culminate with our Grand Raffle drawing for a 2006 Ford Mustang. Raffle tickets for the Mustang are $100 each. Gala tickets are $75. For all tickets or more information, visit www.marianhigh.org or call or email Jim Waldman at Marian at 508-875-7646 X 217 or jwaldman@marianhigh.org. Mass for Cardinal-designate Archbishop Sean Monthly Evening of Prayer Please join us on Monday, March 13th, at 7:30 PM in the Church for our monthly Evening of Prayer. We will celebrate Mass in honor of the Cardinal-designate, our beloved Archbishop Sean O'Malley. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring a friend, and join us for refreshments after Mass. Prayer For Vocations O God Almighty, we thank you for calling each of us into deeper life through Jesus. We thank you for the love we are called to bear one another and for the power you give us to love with your Spirit of love. Teach us to respect the many ways your Spirit is manifested and the many gifts needed to bring Christ's life in us to its fullness. Never let us forget that the greatest among us is the one who serves with joy and humility, using your gifts for the common good. We ask this in the name of your son through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Saint Patrick Newsletter Volunteers Needed Do you have writing or publishing skills? Are you a good idea person? We're considering publishing a seasonal parish newsletter, and we're looking for creative people to help with this fun project. Areas needing your help include content development, information gathering, writing, editing, photography, page layout, publishing, administration, etc. If you'd like to help put our newsletter together, and can invest a modest amount of time every few months, please call Jean at the Parish Office at 508-653-1093 to volunteer your services. Thank you! Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 3/16/2006, 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 St. Linus Christian Book Group Please join us at the Norton Center, St. Linus Parish, Natick on Thursday, April 6 at 7 pm as we discuss the book The Shattered Lantern: Rediscovering the Felt Presence of God by Ronald Rolheiser. For information please call Karen Mallozzi at 508-651-9788 or email to KMallozzi@aol.com. 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. |
