FROM THE PASTOR

I want to invite all parishioners to join us this week for our PARISH LENTEN MISSION that will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening this week. 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 Monday evening, using the theme, "Rest with Me". The first evening will begin with a Prayer Service in the Church at 7:30 PM and will conclude with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. 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." This evening will also have an opportunity for people to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The third and final night, we will conclude with the celebration of Mass which is the Source and Summit of our lives as Catholics. The theme for this evening is "Sharing My Love." I hope that you will join us for these moments of grace. At the conclusion of the retreat, we will gather to celebrate the patronal feast of St. Patrick with a small reception in the downstairs hall.

I want to call your attention to the pending legislative action over human cloning and embryonic research. There is a major push in the Massachusetts State Legislature to enact legislation endorsing cloning and the destruction of human embryos for scientific purposes. Please call the State House switchboard (617-722-2000) to reach the offices of Gov. Romney and our state senator and representatives. We need to urge them to oppose this destructive research that is both unethical and unnecessary. I would urge you to read the statement of the Massachusetts Catholic Bishops to further explain the rationale behind our concern. This statement is included as an insert in this week's bulletin or can be viewed at www.macathconf.org.

Last weekend, the Parish Pastoral Council, the Parish Finance Council, the Heads of Parish ministries joined with the Parish Staff for a Day of Prayer conducted by the Rev. Robert J. McMillan, S. J., Director of Strategic Planning for the Archdiocese. I am most grateful to all who participated in this wonderful and productive gathering. After a morning of prayer, conversations were held to discuss some of the more immediate pastoral concerns facing the parish. I look forward to more of these collaborative gatherings in the future.

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 3/13    5:30 PM Collection Intention Mass  Lawrence Kinsman, Agnes Knickerbocker, Luisa Valenti, Mary A. Craig (10th Anniv.) and Carlos Manuel Leyva
Mon. 3/14   6:30 AM Katherine Blessington   8:00 AM Mass for the Sick    
Tues. 3/15   6:30 AM Edna Lambert   8:00 AM Patricia Haswell    
Wed. 3/16   6:30 AM Bernadette Aylward(living)    8:00 AM Mary Geary 7:30 PM   Monthly Memorial Mass
Thur. 3/17   6:30 AM Helen E. Connolly   8:00 PM Gerard Halpin, Jr.
Fri. 3/18   6:30 AM Souls in Purgatory   8:00 AM    Edith McKeown    
Sat. 3/19    8:00 AM Margaret Connolly;        

PLEASE PRAY FOR Molly Zwick, 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 13th will burn In prayer for Gerard Halpin, Jr., Charles McParland, Jr., 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
March 6, 2005

Budgeted               Actual
Offertory                Offertory                Surplus

$15,000.00            $14,219.00            $781.00

Our special collection for the Bishop's Overseas Appeal was $3,045.00. Thank you for your generosity!

STEWARDSHIP

When Jesus heard about the illness of His friend, Lazarus, He responded, "This illness is not to end in death; rather it is for God's glory, that through it the Son of God may be glorified." Every aspect of our lives-our gifts as well as our sufferings-can, if surrendered to Christ, lead to blessings for ourselves and others.

Rest in Peace

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

BCTV Program on Stem Cell Research

Boston Catholic Television will broadcast a special program featuring Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley and bio-ethicist Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk speaking on the subject of stem cell research. A new bill encouraging all forms of stem cell research is now being considered in a State House committee. This important program helps dispel the myths of stem cell research and explains the Church's position. This program will be broadcast Tuesday, March 15th at 5pm, Thursday, March 17th at 5pm and Saturday, March 19th at 1pm only on Boston Catholic Television.

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

Prayers

For our students as they prepare to receive the sacrament of First Communion.

Thank you

Graham Briggs, Rich Bowers and the coaches and families of our CYO Basketball teams for another great year!
To Amy Smith, Nancy Maguire, Leo Alvares and all of the volunteers who helped with the Seder Meal to help our 4th grade students better understand how Jesus celebrated the Last Supper and the origin of many of our liturgical symbols.
To Tim Hughes, the families of 6th grade students and the monks of the Benedictine Monastery for sharing in a Mass celebrated in Latin at the Benedictine Monastery in Still River, MA
To the volunteers who made the 10th grade retreat an opportunity to enter more deeply into the events of Holy Week which are the summit of our Catholic Faith.

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.

Reminders

Family Cluster meeting Tuesday March 15th 7:30pm
No class on Easter Sunday

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.

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.

The 1st Annual Boston Catholic Men's Conference is next Saturday, March 19th.

1. The conference is up to 1,070 Registrants!
2. We may have a sell-out PRIOR to the Conference -- Encourage your friends and family who are interested in the Conference to purchase tickets soon. Please purchase them online at www.bostoncatholicmen.org. Registration figures will be posted on the website. By 3/15 the website will indicate how many tickets might be available at the door.
3. Tickets were mailed on Saturday 3/5 -- Everyone who registered by 3/2 should have received tickets in the mail by now. Tickets will be mailed out every few days until Sunday 3/13. After 3/13, tickets will be held at a will-call booth at the Conference.
4. St Patrick Bus: Parking at BC High is Limited to 300 Cars. UMass Boston has plenty of parking for $6/Car - If you would like to take the bus from St. Patrick's please let us know ASAP. Please contact our St Patrick Parish Coordinators: Mike DelVecchio at 508-651-3406 or Abe Schickel at 617-799-9214 if you want to take the bus. The bus will be departing from the St. Patrick's parking lot at 7AM sharp! Seating is limited.
5. Tentative Schedule for the Day:

Tentative Schedule
7:15 Registration
8:00 Welcome, Opening Prayers & Music
8:15 Keynote #1: Jim Towey
9:15 Keynote #2: Fr. Larry Richards
10:30 Keynote #3: Tom Monaghan
11:15 Breakout Sessions
11:45 Main confession period & Lunch
1:00 Keynote #4: Fr. Philip Merdinger
2:00 Keynote #5: Jim Caviezel
3:15 Mass with Archbishop Sean O'Malley
4:45 Closing of Conference

All Ministry Volunteers

Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Adult Altar Servers are required to complete the Child Abuse Prevention Program. Sessions are also open to any interested parishioners. YOU MUST CALL DEACON CRUMP AT THE RECTORY 508-653-1093 Ext 35 TO REGISTER-NO DROP-INS PLEASE.
Parents:
A special showing of the program will be held for parents to view the Child Abuse Prevention Program and videos, on Sunday, April 10 in Our Lady's Hall during the morning CCD program. Parents who have participated in the program urged us to have this special time for parents.

Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s)

Bible Study, Thu 3/17, 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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