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FROM THE PASTOR This Thursday, May 25th is the FEAST OF THE ASCENSION and it is a Holy Day of Obligation. All Catholics are obliged to participate in the celebration of Mass as we commemorate the Lord's entrance to Heaven. The Masses at St. Patrick's will be celebrated on Wednesday evening, May 24th at 7:30 PM and on Thursday, May 25th at 6:30 and 8:00 AM and 4:00 and 7:30 PM. This Sunday, May 21st, we observe the 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION TO THE SACRED PRIESTHOOD for the REVEREND THOMAS S. RAFFERTY. I recall with great joy and gratitude that day last year when our then Archbishop and now Cardinal Sean imposed hands on Fr. Rafferty's head and he became a priest forever, "according to the order of Melchizedek." I knew in advance that Fr. Rafferty would be assigned to St. Patrick's so I was particularly aware of this newly ordained as he offered his life in service to the Church as a priest. The enthusiasm and joy on Father Rafferty's part was so obvious to everyone in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross that day and it has not waned in the past year. Father Rafferty has brought so much of that enthusiasm to St. Patrick's and it has been a joy for me to be able to share the pastoral ministry with him. His remarkable faith, along with his intellect and good humor, has been a source of great comfort and encouragement to many of us, especially to those who are ill. Father Rafferty's fraternal concern for both Bishop Edyvean and me and his selfless generosity give vivid expression to that saying of Sacred Scripture: "how good it is for brothers to dwell in unity." On this weekend, I invite all parishioners to raise a prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord of the Harvest for having selected Father Rafferty for this privilege of being a priest and we thank Father Rafferty of his gracious response. May the Lord, Who began this great work in Father Rafferty, bring it to completion. And may Father Rafferty experience in his life that same joy and happiness that he has brought into our lives. AD MULTOS ANNOS. I want to invite all parishioners to join us on next Sunday, May 28th at 3:00 PM as the REVEREND WILLIAM N. VENTURA celebrates his first MASS OF THANKSGIVING. Fr. Ventura will be ordained to the Priesthood on Saturday, May 27th at 9:00 AM at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Cardinal O'Malley will ordain Fr. Ventura and four other deacons to serve as priests within the Archdiocese of Boston. Fr. Ventura's ordination is an occasion of great joy for this parish because of his long association with this parish family. We hope that all will participate in this awesome and blessed moment for our parish and we congratulate our newly ordained brother. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 5/21 5:30 PM Collective Intentions Javier Vicente, Philip Maihot, Edna Micelotta
PLEASE PRAY FOR Ralph Vaccari, William White, Leonard White, 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, 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, James Phillips, James Atherton, and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of May 21 will burn in prayer for Ruth E. Pentes. 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 $13,079.00 $921.00 Ascension Mass Schedule
Stewardship "It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain." (John 15:16) God has chosen each one of us and He has a mission for us. He has given us different gifts and talents so that we may complete the work He has appointed for us. Are you using your gifts to go forth and bear fruit that will remain forever? Or are you using your gifts for things that have no eternal value? HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS
In honor of the upcoming ordination of five new priests in the Archdiocese of Boston, and especially for our own Deacon William N. Ventura who will be ordained on Saturday, May 27th, a Holy Hour for Vocations will take place in the Church on Tuesday evening, May 23rd, at 7:30 p.m. to pray for these men as they prepare to begin their priestly ministry. Respect Life Ministry
This is the last weekend for baby gifts for needy women and their babies. Please put your unwrapped gift in any of the bassinets located at the exits of the church. Thanks so much for your support. FIRST SOLEMN MASS
After his ordination scheduled for May 27th, Father William N. Ventura plans to celebrate his FIRST SOLEMN MASS OF THANKSGIVING here at Saint Patrick Church on Sunday, May 28th, at 3:00 p.m. All parishioners are invited to attend. A reception in his honor will take place following the Mass, and we need your help in coordinating this event. Sign up sheets will be available following all Masses this weekend. We are looking for people willing to donate sandwiches, salads, and desserts, as well as help with setting up and cleaning up the hall at the Montrose School, and to assist in serving food and drinks at the reception. Your willingness to help with the reception is greatly appreciated. Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 5/25/2006, 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 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Registration We are currently preparing our classes and ordering materials for the next school year. If you have not yet registered your child/ren for Religious Education 2006/2007 please contact the Religious Ed. office during the hours of 9am-1:00pm Mon-Fri. If you have not paid the fee please mail a check to: St. Patrick Parish, Attn: Religious Ed., 44 East Central St., Natick, MA 01760. The fee is $50/per child with $100 cap per family. If your child is entering 2d or 11th grade, an additional $25 fee is required. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa in the Religious Ed. Office at 508-907-6220. Lost & Found Please check the box in the vestibule of the church for any items your child may have lost during Religious Education. Any items not claimed by Friday, May 26, 2006 will be donated to charity. Teaching Aides Catechists/Family Clusters, if you have any teacher manuals that you have not turned in, please drop them off at the rectory this week. Thank you. Vacation Bible School This is one of the most exciting weeks for children in our parish. This will be St. Patrick's 5th year running the program and it has grown to over 150 children. You won't want to miss out on it!! If your child is interested in attending the Vacation Bible School this summer and you have not received a registration packet, you may contact the Religious Education office and one can be mailed to you or stop by the rectory to pick one up. As with many things in life, this ministry cannot be ran without the many volunteers that step forward. We can use your help in many areas. Please contact Nancy Maquire at (508) 655-1017 to find out where you can help the most. This promises to be another exciting year!! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please join us on Monday, June 12th, at 7:30 PM for our monthly Evening of Prayer where we will pray together the LIVING ROSARY. A "Living Rosary" is formed inside the Church, with each bead of the Rosary represented by a parishioner holding a candle. We need people to help us form this rosary and to pray either one Hail Mary or one Our Father. Please call the Rectory to sign up if you are able to participate in this memorable prayerful experience. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this special Evening of Prayer. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration This week May 27-28 people will be invited to sign up to become Perpetual Eucharistic Adorers. St. Patrick Parish is very blessed to have 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration ongoing for over 10 years. Adorers who have signed on for this beautiful commitment stress what a joy, blessing and privilege it is to have this one-hour a week with Jesus. "Could you not sit one hour with me?" "Do not be afraid." Call Anne Reilly 508-655-8516 if you have questions or wish to do an hour. Respect Life Ministry
Thank you for your usual charity and generosity for the Birthright Carnations fundraiser on Mother's Day. Over $850.00 was raised to assist Birthright in its mission and good works at its center in Framingham and to continue its assistance to pregnant women. Our sincere thanks! HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS
In honor of the upcoming ordination of five new priests in the Archdiocese of Boston, and especially for our own Deacon William N. Ventura who will be ordained on Saturday, May 27th, a Holy Hour for Vocations will take place in the Church on Tuesday evening, May 23nd, at 7:30 p.m. to pray for these men as they prepare to begin their priestly ministry. 2006 CORI CHECK In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy for conducting background checks for all clergy, staff, and volunteers, we will be asking all volunteers to complete a CORI (criminal offender record information) form that will be submitted to the Archdiocesan Office of Volunteer Resources. This is an annual process that must be followed by all parishes within the Archdiocese of Boston, and we at Saint Patrick Parish have been asked to conduct our CORI checks during the month of May each year. All volunteers (ages 18 and older) are asked to complete a 2006 CORI form and return it to the Parish Office by May 26th, 2006. Your cooperation is most appreciated. St. Linus Christian Book Group Please join us at the Norton Center, St. Linus Parish, Natick on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. as we discuss the book The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. For information please call Karen Mallozzi at 508-651-9788 or email to KMallozzi@aol.com. Saint Patrick Cemetery
The annual Memorial Day Mass in memory of all our deceased loved ones will be celebrated on
Prayer for Vocations O Mother, awaken among the young generation a willingness to serve God alone. Implore for us numerous vocations for the priesthood and the religious life. O Mother, confirm the faith of all our lay brothers and sisters that in every area of social, professional, cultural and political life that they may work according to the truth and the law which your Son has proclaimed to humanity in order to lead all to eternal salvation and, at the same time to make life on earth more human, and more worth of man. Amen. Pope John Paul II Nursing Home Ministry Thank you to all who visited the residents of Riverbend on April 26 and May 10. A great time was had by all! We need someone to lead the rosary at Riverbend once a month on a weekday morning or afternoon. If you would like to do this, please contact Jane Teepe at 508-653-2098 or jteep@rcn.com. If we have a few people, we will assign each person just a few months a year. 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. |
