Stewardship

The Resurrection of the Lord “….No not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified.” Matthew 28:5
We have nothing to fear when seeking the crucified Christ. Let us go forth in know that that we will see him in Galilee. Loving God, give me courage as I seek you. Let not my fear become a stumbling stone.

2008 Catholic Appeal Update
Handing on the Light of Christ

Cardinal Seán sends his thanks to all of the households from St. Patrick’s Parish that have participated during Catholic Appeal Weekend. If you have not yet made your gift, please consider making a pledge this weekend. You can pick up information packets with pledge forms in the pews. Thank you.

Scholarship

Attention: High School seniors who are members of St. Patrick Parish and attending a Catholic High School: you may apply for the Philip H. Woods – St. Vincent de Paul Scholarship. Please call the rectory and leave your name and telephone number. You will be contacted. (Seniors at Natick High School have been notified by the Guidance Department of this opportunity.) Deadline to call is Wednesday, April 3, 2008.

Electronic Offertory

In an effort to make it more convenient for parishioners to financially support Saint Patrick Parish, we now offer you the ability to make your offertory contributions electronically. Rather than placing cash or checks in the collection basket each week, you now have the option to simply have a predetermined monthly amount withdrawn from your checking or savings account that will be automatically deposited into the Parish Offertory. Transactions will be made on the 15th of each month. If you are interested in signing up for electronic offertory payments, or if you would like additional information, please contact Jean Lorrey in the Parish Office at 508-653-1093. Thank you.

Eighth Annual
Elizabeth Ann Seton Award Luncheon

Sunday, April 6, 2008, 12:30-3:30 pm
Lantana, Randolph, Massachusetts
Honoring:
Linda Kilburn, Founding Executive Director, Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Newton
Bob & Kath MacDonald, Volunteers, Mount St. Vincent, Wellesley,
Sister Maryann Sherlock, Volunteer, the Boston Home, Dorchester
Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc., Community Leadership Award
$60 per ticket, $5 raffles
For information/reservations contact:
1-800-247-6509 or email: rprevite@schalifax.org.

Boston Eucharistic Congress for College Students & Young Adults

On Friday night, March 28, and Saturday, March 29 join with other Catholic young adults from around the region for a weekend of powerful talks, prayer, music, volunteer service, confession, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass with Cardinal Sean O’Malley, a Eucharistic procession through the North End of Boston, and lots of chances to meet and socialize with your peers. This FREE event will take place at St. Stephen’s church in the heart of the North End. Check out the speakers, schedule, and other details including registration online at www.eucharisticcongress.org. Pre-Registration guarantees a free dinner Saturday night provided by the restaurants of the North End. Please join us and help spread the word!

Resurrection Cantata

Please join the Parish Community of Saint Stephen, 221 Concord Street, Framingham on Friday, March 28 at 8:00 p.m. in the main church for a live performance of original musical production offered by 80+ parishioners of Saint Patrick Parish in Watertown. The Christian story is told from the perspective of Peter. A reception will be hosted by St. Stephen parishioners in the church gathering space immediately after the performance. Free will offering will be accepted. For more information call 508-875-4788.

Saint Bridget School Open House

Are you interested in learning more about our K1 (4yr olds) and Kindergarten program? We invite you to join us on Sunday, March 30 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and Monday, March 31 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am for an Open House at Saint Bridget School, 832 Worcester Rd (Rte. 9), Framingham. For more information, please call Jean Nigloschy at 508-875-0181 x229 or visit our website at www.saintbridgetschool.info.

Art Auction

The Parish of St. Stephen will hold an Art Exhibit and Auction on Sunday, April 6th, in the Parish Hall from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. Fr. Albert (Bert) Stankard, Brother Eugene DeLauro, Bob O”Neil and Roger Levasseur will present works of theirs. If anyone else would like to exhibit and have their original paintings auctioned off, please talk to Fr. (Bert) at 508-875-4788 by March 19th.

Save the Date

The 11th annual St. Bridget Gold Tournament will be held on Monday, May 12 at the Wedgewood Pines Golf Club in Stow. For additional information visit www.saintbridgetschool.info/parent-resources/pto.shtml

Afternoon Tea

You are invited to Afternoon Tea following the 11:30 Mass on Sunday, April 6th. Enjoy a special cup of tea, eat delicious sandwiches and pastries, and spend time visiting with friends and family.

Sign-ups will be in the vestibule of the Church after all Masses on March 29/30. There is no fee to attend this event. For more information, please call Barbara Peoples at 508-655-6326.

Archdiocesan Bicentennial Pilgrimage

Plan to mark the Bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Boston by coming together in prayer and fellowship with pilgrims from across the Archdiocese and from throughout the world at the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City, Canada in June 2008. Pope Benedict XVI has personally approved a most appropriate theme for this Congress: “The Eucharist, God’s gift for the life of the world” and he invites Catholics to converge on Quebec City to deepen their spiritual lives through our Eucharistic Lord. The Boston Archdiocesan Pilgrimage is providing a comprehensive travel package for adults (21 years and older) June 18-24, starting at $1275 double occupancy, as well as a special package June 18-22 with hostel accommodations tailored to young adults (ages 21 to 40) starting at $875 triple occupancy. To register, or for more information, please contact Fr. Michael Drea, Coordinator for Archdiocesan Pilgrimages, at 617-479-5400, ext. 12.

Catholic Alumni Club

The Catholic Alumni Club of Boston is a social organization of professional Catholics ages 40-65. We will sponsor our traditional Singles’ Sunday Mass on April 20 at Saint Joseph’s Chapel (Regis College), 235 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA at 2:00 p.m. Our celebrant is the club chaplain, Father Joseph Raeke. Following Mass there will be a social reception in the campus cafeteria. If you are interested in attending, R.S.V.P. Marleen Loughlin at 781-828-2370 by April 16.

Prayer for Easter

Lord Jesus,
This holy Sunday, we celebrate the greatest of all days: the day your resurrection changed the world. In conquering death, you brought us eternal life. In conquering sin, you reconciled God and humankind. In forgiving your enemies, you conquered hatreds. In submitting to your Father’s will, you conquered pride. In our own lives, help us to always see that death is not the end of all things, but a beginning. That living for God is the beginning of new joys in life. That forgiving enemies is not a weakness, but a strength. That submitting to God’s will is not a yoke to be feared, but a cross to be embraced, and a crown to be gained.
Amen.