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FROM THE PASTOR I would like to invite all parishioners to join us on this Monday evening, June 12th, for our MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER. This month, we will be praying the LIVING ROSARY and we are offering this for the specific intention of the needs of the Church in Boston. The evening will begin at 7:30 PM in the Church and we will offer our prayers that, through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of the Church, this local community will grow in a deeper awareness of God's love in order to evoke from us a more generous response to His invitation to be disciples. The Living Rosary is a wonderful expression of our collective desire to imitate the example of Mary's faithful and generous service as we attempt to bear witness to her Divine Son. I hope that all who are able will join us for this great moment of grace and then share in some socializing in the Hall afterwards. I am happy to report that the ST. ANDREW'S COMMITTEE, which is the parish's EVANGELIZTION COMMISSION, has been working very hard over the past few months since its inception last November. After much discussion and investigation of various models, the committee has recently submitted a proposal for a key area of parish life: the preparation and celebration of Baptism. The moment of a child's baptism is a critical moment for the entire Church and this is often a time for parents to strengthen their connection with the parish family. I am grateful to the Committee for their efforts and I look forward to sharing with the parish some of the exciting ideas that have emerged from their labors. This is the time of year when so many of our young people celebrate the achievement of a major milestone in their lives: the graduation from grammar or high school or college. In fact, last Sunday, June 4th the Class of 2006 was graduated from the Natick High School. Many others have graduated from other institutions of learning and on behalf of the entire parish, I would like to offer our prayerful congratulations to them. We commend their future to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to guide them as they advance along life's pathways. We also would like to extend our best wishes and thanks to all those who have been responsible in helping our graduates to reach this point on their journey, especially their parents and guardians. We are grateful as well to the teachers who have shared their insights and knowledge with our graduates and who now eagerly anticipate the harvest of their labors. May God, Who began this work in our young graduates, bring it to completion in the Kingdom of Heaven, the goal of all true knowledge and wisdom. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 6/11 5:30 PM Collective Intentions Edna Ramona Lambert, William Lambe, Edward McBride
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 June 11 will burn in prayer for Joanne King. 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 $15,293.50 $1,293.50 Special Collection Our St. Patrick's Parish family donated $3,396.00 to last week's collection for Seminaries. Thank you for your generosity! Stewardship "The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ." (Romans 8:16-17) If we are heirs to the kingdom of God, should we not work to build up that kingdom? Should we not be good stewards of our inheritance, using our time, talent and treasure to care for the Church that God has left to us? Our church is a treasured heirloom from God. Do we treat it that way? Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Fatima Day The Xaverian Missionaries will hold their traditional Fatima Day on Tuesday, Jun 13th at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. The main celebrant will be Fr. David P. Callahan, Pastor of St. Mary Church in Franklin. Gathering and sing-along: 6:30 p.m., Mass at 7:00 p.m., followed by rosary and candlelight procession. The evening will conclude with refreshments served in the shrine hall. Attention: All Volunteers IT IS NOT TOO LATE: If you have not done so, please bring your CORI renewal form (which was mailed to you) to the rectory as soon as possible. We must supply CORI renewals annually per Archdiocesan policy. Thank you for your continued help with the many activities at St. Patrick Parish! Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 6/15/2006, 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 Families of High School and Confirmation Program students will shortly be receiving information in the mail regarding two summer programs run by the Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministries, Gospel Road and Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI). Those who participate voluntarily may satisfy course requirements or service hours. Students with outstanding requirements may wish to satisfy them through one of these programs. Gospel Road - August 7-11, is held in Whitinsville, MA and introduces students to God through service. Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) - July 24-28 is held at Stonehill College in Easton, MA and is designed to equip students to assume leadership positions in the home, at church, in school and in daily life. CLI is open to high school students in grades 10 through 12. Anyone with any interest or questions regarding these programs, whether or not you receive the mailing is encouraged to call the Religious Education Office at (508) 907-6220. ST.PATRICK SUMMER '06 BIBLE SCHOOL: AGES 5 AND UP
Living Rosary
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. Marriage Encounter Give your marriage a well deserved vacation. Plan to go on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and come back with a marriage that is refreshed and full of energy! Upcoming dates are June 23-26, July 21-23, September 15-17 and October 20-22. For more information call Dave & Karen Demers at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwmeMA.org. Prayer for Vocations O most holy Virgin, we come to you to implore a great grace on behalf of the people of earth. We ask you for many and holy laborers of the gospel. You, O Mother, are the queen of the apostles, you obtained the grace of the ministries. Every vocation comes through your intercession. Obtain for your church and whole world numerous and chosen priests, apostolic and holy men, fervent, zealous and loving souls. Remember the command of your son Jesus when he said: "Pray the harvest master that he send workers to his harvest." Hear us, O Mother, for the greater glory of the heart of Jesus. Amen. Annual Giant Rummage Sale St. John's Parish in Hopkinton invites all to "bargain-land" June 22, 23 & 24 in our Parish Center at 20 Church Street. Hours are Thursday 9:30 am - 8 pm, Friday 9:30 am - 7 pm, Saturday 9:30 am - 12 noon. Clothing, furniture, linens, drapes, towels, books, toys and white elephant at mini-prices will be offered. Proceeds will be used to benefit families in need. Special Feature: Friday, June 23 from 5:00 pm - 7 pm is "Bag Night" Stuff it Full!! Trash Bag - $10, Grocery Bag - $2. St. Bridget School Help develop your child's mind, character and confidence through values-based education. Saint Bridget School, 832 Worcester Road (Route 9), Framingham currently has openings available in K1 (4 year olds) and Kindergarten (5 year olds) through 5th grade, for the 2006-2007 school year. We offer full-time K1, and Kindergarten. Extended day is also available. For more information please call Jean Nigloschy in Admissions at 508-875-0181 x229 or visit our website at www.saintbridgetschool.info Prayer for The Holy Trinity Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Spirit,
Twenty-Fifth Annual Lawn Party Blessed John XXIII National Seminary is hosting its Annual Lawn Party on Wednesday, September 20th.. Located on Route 30 in Weston, the seminary prepares older, second career candidates for the priesthood. The Lawn Party is an opportunity to meet today's seminarians and to learn more about the vital work of this unique seminary. For ticket information, please call the Blessed John XXIII Seminary at 781-899-5500 or visit our website at www.BlessedJohnXXIII.edu. 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. |
