FROM THE PASTOR

The second collection being taken up at all of the Masses this weekend is for the benefit of our SEMINARIES. The proceeds from this collection are used to support the formation and the education of our future priests, especially those studying at Saint John's Seminary in Brighton and at Blessed John XXIII Seminary in Weston. The need for a well-educated and spiritually grounded clergy is obvious as we prepare our future priests for service in the Church in Boston. Your generous support of this collection allows us to use our precious resources for what is certainly one of the most critical areas of Catholic life. I am sure that you will be as generous as possible in this annual collection as we make a contribution towards our future as Church.

I want to invite all of you to join us this Monday, May 16th, at 7:30 in the Church as we pray the Living Rosary. This beautiful prayerful experience is offered for the intentions of our new Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI as we ask the Blessed Mother's powerful intercession for him as he assumes his new role as Supreme Shepherd of the Church. The evening will consist of parishioners praying each decade of the rosary, and will conclude with Benediction. I hope that as many of you as are able will set aside this time to be a part of this very special moment of grace. There will be refreshments served in the parish hall afterward.

As the Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost, we are reminded of the vocation of all of us to bear witness to the truth of the Gospel. Jesus commissioned His Apostles as He began His Church to be instruments of peace and of reconciliation. The Center of our Catholic faith is the Eucharist, in which we proclaim that Jesus Christ is really and truly present, and we use every opportunity to reinvigorate ourselves through contact with Him. One of the greatest gifts at St. Patrick's Church is the ability to come into the Lord's presence 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. This great blessing is available to us through the kindness and generosity of our brothers and sisters who devote themselves to faithfully adoring Him through the Adoration Ministry. We are in need of people who would be willing to commit to one hour a week to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. There will be people at the doors of the church this weekend after Mass so that you may volunteer for this awesome privilege of participating in the Adoration Ministry.

Once again I want to call your attention to the Annual Catholic Appeal currently underway in the Archdiocese of Boston. All the parishes of the Archdiocese have been asked to contribute to this appeal, which is responsible for the various pastoral, social, educational, and spiritual programs that take place with in the Archdiocese. Our support of this appeal has never been more critical than it is at this moment. Our compassionate concern for those less fortunate than ourselves is demonstrated most effectively by our generous financial support of this appeal. So many of our brothers and sisters are in need of these programs, and we cannot afford to jeopardize the mission of the Church by failing to respond. In the name of all who benefit from this appeal, please accept our prayerful gratitude and our hope that God will reward you for all you do for his people.

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 5/15    5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass  Angela Jamieson and Edna Lambert
Mon. 5/16    8:00 AM Mass for the Sick    
Tues. 5/17    8:00 AM Eleanor Clark    
Wed. 5/18    8:00 AM Helen Connolly 7:30 PM   Monthly Memorial Carmela & Nicola DeRosa
Thur. 5/19   8:00 AM John Lorrey (8th anniv)    
Fri. 5/20   8:00 AM Giuseppe & Maria Tavilla 7:30 PM       
Sat. 5/21    8:00 AM Javier Vicente;        

PLEASE PRAY FOR Molly Zwick, Michael Ruiz, Ricky Webster, John Morton, Eleonore Santospago, Eileen Dennis, Jordan Pascucci, Elaine Ruda, Ulysse Richard, Dave Markow, 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.

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
May 8, 2005

Budgeted           Actual                      
Offertory                Offertory                Deficit

$15,000.00            $12,155.00            $2,845.00

Special Collection

Our St. Patrick's Parish family donated $2,300.00 to last week's collection for Communications. Thank you for your generosity!

STEWARDSHIP

In the second reading today, St. Paul reminds the Corinthians, "There are different gifts, but the same Spirit; there are different ministries but the same Lord." How am I using my gifts "for the common good"?

Rest in Peace

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

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

Members of the Adoration Ministry will be available after all the Masses the three weekends of 5/15, 5/22 and 5/29 to meet with and sign up people who are interested in doing a Holy Hour.

We are blessed in this parish to have Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration - what a beautiful joy it is, especially during the Year of the Eucharist, to spend one hour a week with the Lord.

Call Anne Reilly 508-655-8516 if you have questions or wish to do an hour.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Volunteers

Our program runs on the generosity of volunteers who spend their time, talent and treasures preparing classes and shaping the faith of the children and families of our parish. Parents are invited to join me in preparing a special appreciation dinner for the volunteers of our program. A committee is being formed, please contact the office at 508-907-6220.

Summer Opportunities for Teens

For more info:

Call the Religious Ed Office or go to www.oymboston.org

June 27 8-10pm Middle School Harbor Cruise

Thank You

Once again the St. Patrick's Parish family has demonstrated their compassion and charity by responding to the Birthright Carnation Annual Appeal. Over $700.00 was raised to assist pregnant women during their time of need. This agency is dedicated to upholding the sanctity of All Human Life.

Thank you and God Bless You,
The Respect Life Committee

2005 Annual Catholic Appeal

Our Faith At Work is a powerful force.

Once again, we want to thank everyone who has participated in the 2005 Catholic Appeal. If you have yet to send in your pledge, we hope you will. Our Faith At Work is a powerful force. Its strength comes from the Lord, but it also comes from all of us. Once a year, through the Annual Catholic Appeal, the Church asks for your support in meeting the needs of our Catholic family. It is a request that we join together, knowing that, together, our strength is far stronger than it can ever be individually.

Remember, under the new Parish Share component we have a great opportunity to increase parish revenue while still supporting the ministries funded by the Catholic Appeal. If we exceed our goal, we will receive 25 percent of all funds raised above goal for use here at our parish. If the Archdiocese exceeds its total goal, 25 percent of the funds raised over goal will be returned to the parishes that exceeded their goals.

Thank you for your generous support.

Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s)

Evening of Prayer

Our next Evening of Prayer will be held on Monday, May 16th, at 7:30 p.m. Please join us as we gather together in faith to pray the Living Rosary for the intentions of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. Each bead of the Rosary is represented by a parishioner, and we honor our Blessed Mother Mary with scripture and song.

We offer this special prayer to our Blessed Mother asking her to intercede for us as we pray for all our priests, for those who are about to be ordained, and for the intentions of our new Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI.

"We pray that Mary, Queen of the Clergy, will be their model of faith and joy, and constant guide until they reach heaven where a crown, jeweled with the many souls entrusted to them on the day of Ordination, will be their reward for faithful and loving service. Amen."

If you are willing to pray one Hail Mary or Our Father as part of this Living Rosary, we ask that you sign up after Mass this weekend, or contact the Parish Office at 508-653-1093.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend this prayerful evening. Refreshments will be served following the service.

2005 CORI CHECK

In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy for conducting background checks for clergy, staff, and volunteers, we will be asking all volunteers to complete a CORI (criminal offender record information) form to be submitted to the Archdiocesan Office of Volunteer Resources.

This is an annual process followed by all parishes within the Archdiocese of Boston, and we at Saint Patrick Parish have been asked to conduct our annual CORI check during the month of May.

All volunteers (age 18 and older) will be asked to complete a 2005 CORI form and return it to the Parish Office by May 27th, 2005. Your cooperation is most appreciated.

Prayer Vigil at Metro West Hospital on May 21st

A prayer vigil to Save God's Precious Infants and to end abortions at Framingham Union Hospital will be held May 21st. The Vigil begins with Mass at 8am at St. Stephen's Church (Concord St. in Framingham). After Mass people process in prayer to the hospital. All are welcome.

Annual Baby Shower benefits Pregnancy Help

Our annual collection of new baby items will begin May 22nd and end May 29th. Baby baskets will be placed at all the exits of the church on these weekends. Items that are especially needed are diapers, wipes, blankets, pacifiers and newborn clothing. These gifts are distributed by Pregnancy Help to needy families. Your support to this endeavor is always appreciated.

Fatima Day

The Xaverian Missionaries will be holding their traditional Fatima Day at our Lady of Fatima Shrine on the 13th of the month, May through October. On May 13th: Sing along at 6:30pm; Mass: 7pm Main celebrant, Rev. Raymond Van De Moortell, S.J., Vicar at St. John's Parish in Winthrop, MA. Mass followed by Rosary and Candlelight Procession.

Summer Gathering for Young Adults
Skyline Restaurant, Marina Bay, Quincy

Young Adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to attend!

Friday, June 10th 7pm-11pm

Buffet Dinner Ticket price $25.00
Shuttle bus to Skyline is available from N. Quincy T Station

Please send your check or money order to:
Family Life Office, 2121 Commonwealth Ave.
Brighton, MA 02135
Your ticket and directions will be mailed to you.
If you have questions please call the Family Life Office at 617-746-5820.

St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Breathe in me O Holy Spirit that my thoughts may all be holy;
Act in me O Holy Spirit that my works, too, may be holy;
Draw my heart O Holy Spirit that I love but what is holy;
Strengthen me O Holy Spirit to defend that is holy;
Guard me then O Holy Spirit that I always may be holy.

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.

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