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FROM THE PASTOR There will be a SECOND COLLECTION taken up at all Masses this weekend for EASTER FLOWERS, so that we may decorate our sanctuary in memory of our deceased loved ones as a visible reminder of the new life that is theirs as a result of Easter. Please write the name of the deceased person on the flower envelope, and place it in the second collection. Thank you for your generosity. As we begin this most holy of weeks, the Church commemorates the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord. Our celebration of the sacred mysteries of our faith allow us to be focused upon the victory of Christ over death and our participation in His glorious life that is given to us through our Baptism. The schedule of the events of HOLY WEEK is included in the bulletin and it is my hope that all parishioners will take part in these sacred and solemn ceremonies. Today is PALM SUNDAY and we remember how Jesus was greeted as He entered the city of Jerusalem. Acclaimed as king by the crowd, palm branches were waved and the way made clear for His procession into the city in which He would make all things new by His impending death. As the Passion narrative is proclaimed during the Mass, we are reminded of how fleeting public approval can be and as we echo the sentiment, "Crucify Him," we realize how easily public opinion can be manipulated and the devastating effects of following the crowd. On Tuesday, Cardinal O'Malley will preside at the MASS OF CHRISM in his Cathedral of the Holy Cross and will invite all of the ordained that are present to renew their vows of obedience and fidelity. The Cardinal will also bless the Sacred Oils that will be used throughout the Archdiocese for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, the Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders. On HOLY THURSDAY, we begin the SACRED TRIDUUM by recalling the gift of the Eucharist that Jesus Christ has entrusted to His Church as the abiding Memorial of His Real Presence among us. During the Mass at 7:30 PM, we will wash the feet of twelve parishioners to recall the command of Christ to be of service to each other. We will take up a Special Collection to benefit Cor Unum as a reminder of our need to attend to the poor. At the conclusion of the Mass, Christ, truly present in the Eucharist, will be taken in procession and placed in a Tabernacle away from the Altar. The Church will be stripped bare as we pray in union with the Lord on the night of His agony. The lower Church will remain open until midnight so that we can all pray quietly. We will conclude the evening with Night Prayer at Midnight. The services on GOOD FRIDAY are beautiful in their simplicity. We begin with Morning Prayer at 8:00 AM. The STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be prayed at Noon. The CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S PASSION will take place at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Both of these services will contain the Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion. A special collection will be taken up for the shrines of the Holy Land at both of these services. The most important of all services takes place on Saturday evening when the Church gathers in Vigil. During the Liturgy at 7:30 PM, we will bless the Easter fire and light the Paschal Candle from the new fire. The candle, symbol of Christ's triumph over death, is carried in procession through the darkened Church as the reminder that JESUS CHRIST IS THE LIGHT OF LIFE. The Church celebrates in Word and Sacrament the newness of life that is bestowed upon those who believe in Him. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 4/9 5:30 PM Palm Sunday
PLEASE PRAY FOR Harold Kashala, Robert Goldkamp, 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 April 9 will burn in prayer for Antonina Zullo, John Galvani, Carlo Galvani, Edna Lambert and James Shea. 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. Office Closed The Parish Office will be closed from
PARISH SUPPORT Budgeted Actual $14,000.00 $14,284.53 $284.53 Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Catholic Alumni Club of Boston
The Catholic Alumni Club of Boston, a social organization of professional Catholics ages 21 - 65, will sponsor their traditional Singles Sunday Mass on April 30 at St. Linus Church, 119 Hartford Street, Natick, MA at 2:00 p.m. followed by a social reception at Bella Costa Ristorante, 147 Cochituate Road (corner of Rte 30 & 126), Framingham, MA. Celebrant is the Club Chaplain, Father Gregory Cleveland. The cost for the buffet reception is $25. Everyone is invited to the liturgy. If you are interested in attending the reception, please contact Marleen Loughlin at 781-828-2370 by Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Project Rachel Ministry A Post-Abortion Healing Retreat for women will be held the weekend of April 21-23 by the Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston. Previous participants have found the retreat a life-changing experience of forgiveness, healing and reconciliation. For more information, call Project Rachel at 508-651-3100 or email help@projectrachelboston.com. All inquiries are confidential. Trust in the tender embrace of God's mercy and love. 25th & 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass with Seán Cardinal O'Malley, OFM Cap. Seán Cardinal O'Malley, OFM Cap. Invites all couples of the Archdiocese of Boston who are marking their 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries in 2006 to join him for the annual 25th and 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Sunday, May 21st at eleven o'clock. The Mass will include a renewal of marriage vows by all participating anniversary couples. Family members and friends, as well as the general public, are welcome to attend. Please register with the parish staff (at 508-653-1093) by May 1st if you are celebrating your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary and would like to attend this special celebration. You will receive an invitation and further information, including directions. Please let others celebrating their 25th and 50th know about this special celebration. 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. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Thank You To Amy and Terry Smith for helping with the presentation of the Christian Seder meal for our 4th grade students and their families. It was an educating and enriching experience leading us to better appreciate our own symbols and traditions of the Mass and Holy Week. 6th & 7th Grade On Wednesday April 12th you are to attend the Tenebrae service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Cardinal Sean O'Malley will be presiding over the Mass. You should have received a letter in the mail by now. We are still waiting for many of you to reply. Please call the Religious Ed office at (508) 907-6220 to let us know if you and/or your child will be attending the Mass. We will need to confirm by this Wednesday evening. A bus will be provided and will depart St. Patrick's at 6:30 pm and return approximately 9:30 pm. REGISTRATION Returning students: if you have not registered for next year by now please contact the Religious Ed office at 508-907-6220. For all NEW students, registration will take place in the back of the church after the 9:00 and 11:30 Mass on April 30th. The fee for one child is $50.00, two or more children is $100.00. If you have a student who will be entering 2nd or 11th grade, there is an additional $25.00 fee. Reminders: No class Sunday April 16th or Wednesday April 19th Prayer for Vocations Most Holy Virgin, certain of your intercession, we pray that the mysteries of the Risen Christ and of the Holy Spirit may enlighten many to become willing and generous servants of the church. We pray for our youth to whom the Lord addresses a special invitation of closer fellowship. May they refuse to be carried away by the things of this world, but open their hearts instead, to the friendly voice that calls them. May they feel capable of making a life-long commitment to Christ and to his church for the salvation of mankind. May they trust that divine grace will endow them with the power to make a total offering of themselves as they feel the attraction of priestly, religious and missionary life. We pray for the Christian families, that they may provide a favorable atmosphere for their youngsters and help them make the right choices. We beseech you that all priests and religious be an example to our youth by their availability and humble readiness to accept the gifts of the Holy Spirit. May they be able to extend to all the fruits of love and peace. Amen.
Pine Street Inn Ministry We are looking for people to serve the evening meal at the Pine Street Inn on Saturday, May 6th. Anyone wishing to volunteer please call Ann Regan at 508-650-1902. ST.PATRICK SUMMER '06 BIBLE SCHOOL
There will be a SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION taken up at all of the Masses THIS weekend for EASTER FLOWERS. We have decided to decorate the Church in memory of all of our deceased loved ones. If you wish to make a financial contribution towards this, please write the name of the deceased loved one on the outside of the envelopes that will be in the pews and place your offering in this week's second collection. In the event that finances are somewhat problematic for you, please feel free to simply write the name of anyone that you would like remembered on the outside of the envelope and simply place it in the basket. We are happy to remember everyone in our prayers at the Altar during this holy season. Office of Tenebrae
The Office of Tenebrae (which means "darkness" or "shadows") is a Holy Week devotion which dates back to the 7th or 8th century, and is characterized by successive extinguishing of candles and lights as the service progresses. The "Circular Letter Concerning the Preparation and Celebration of the Easter Feasts" recommends the communal celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours as the Sacred Triduum approaches, and refers to Tenebrae as holding a "special place in the devotion of the faithful as they meditated upon the passion, death, and burial of the Lord while awaiting the announcement of the resurrection." The hour-long service includes the chanting of Psalms, Lamentations, Canticles, Choral Responsories and a homily. The gradual darkening of the Cathedral symbolizes the temporary triumph of the prince of darkness over the Light of the World, and the loud noise, or strepitus, at the conclusion of the service suggests the earthquake as described in the Passion narratives. The single candle left burning is the symbol and promise of Christ's triumph over death and darkness. Good Friday Pro-Life Procession Join Cardinal O'Malley in making reparation for the sin of abortion. The Way of the Cross for Life starts at Government Center at 9 a.m. on Good Friday, April 14. We walk through Boston to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, where we meet the cardinal. For parking and other information, contact Colbe Mazzarella, 617-569-4570, ccmazz@aol.com. Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) Are you interested in becoming a volunteer tutor for LVA Literacy Unlimited? We have scheduled training classes for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) tutors. The tutor training will be held at the Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street (Rte 135), Natick. A completed tutor training registration indicates a willingness to tutor in the Literacy Unlimited program for one year of weekly two-hour sessions. (We recognize that both you and your student will take time off for vacations.) A mandatory orientation session is on Tuesday, April 18, 7pm-9pm. The training sessions are on Tuesdays: 6:30pm-9pm, on the following six dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. If interested please call 508-879-3570 ext. 214 for a registration form. 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. |
