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FROM THE PASTOR There will be a SECOND COLLECTION taken up at all of the Masses this weekend to benefit the CHURCH IN EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE. The Church in that part of the world has experienced great growth with the collapse of the communist regimes but with growth comes many needs that require immediate attention. Our financial support in this second collection will enable the Church to provide the necessary pastoral services that are required in order to further evangelize and promote the Gospel. Your contribution will go directly to the Churches in order to help spread the Gospel over large territories, help develop pastoral programs for families and parishes, provide for the education of the faithful, the training and formation of priests and religious, and offer the various services to the homeless, the elderly, children, and families in need. On behalf of the hope-filled individuals and communities of Central and Eastern Europe, I thank you in advance for your generous concern and compassionate response. Our St. Patrick's VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL begins this week and I want to express my appreciation to NANCY MAGUIRE and her team of volunteers for their hard work in preparing for this wonderful event. This year's theme is "FIESTA" and Nancy and her staff have transformed the school into a remarkable place. The generosity of all those involved in this endeavor is a reminder of what can be accomplished when good people step forward and offer their extraordinary gifts for the benefit of others. As we express our gratitude to those involved, let us continue to keep them in our prayers that this week may be a time of great grace and enjoyment to all who participate. May all experience a greater awareness of God's wonderful love for each of His children and emerge from this week with a renewed enthusiasm to follow Him to our true paradise of Heaven. Finally, I want to express my prayerful congratulations and profound appreciation to the REVEREND JOSEPH A.PAQUETE, S.J. as he approaches the 60th ANNIVERSARY of his entrance into the Society of Jesus. This truly significant milestone allows me the opportunity to publicly thank this devoted son of St. Ignatius for the invaluable pastoral ministry that "Fr. Tony" provides for all of us at St. Patrick's. Fr. Tony's dedication to faithfully celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation each week is an inspiring example of living and doing all "For the Greater Glory of God." It is my prayer that this man of God, who has brought so much joy to the Jesuits and to all of us, will be filled with joy on this special day. May God bless him and bring him continued good health and much happiness. AD MULTOS ANNOS. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 7/23 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Salvatore Purpura -1st Anniversary
PLEASE PRAY FOR Rita Marso, Harold Davis, Lucille Belmore, Ralph Vaccari, Leonard White, Harold Kashala, Robert Goldkamp, 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, 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 July 23 will burn in prayer for special intentions. 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 $11,232.28 $2,767.72 Stewardship "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." (Psalm 23:1) Modern advertising has taught us to want so many things. Yet a faithful steward learns to recognize the difference between what he wants and what he needs. If we wait to give back to God until we have all we want we will never give back to God. There is always something else we want. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially July Month Of Precious Blood Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 7/20/2006, 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 News We hope all Religious Education students, families, catechists and volunteers are enjoying the summer. Our Religious Education Program will resume in the fall. We'll conduct a Catechist Training Session on Sunday, September 17 and classes will commence the following Sunday, September 24. Mailings appropriate to students' age and grade contain various scheduling information. During these lazy days of summer I respectfully ask you to consider offering some assistance to our parish's effort to share the faith. Dedicated catechists, aides, hall monitors and other volunteers are what make the program work. If you have any questions about what is involved or would like to talk to someone who has been involved in the program please give me a call. Thanks for your prayerful consideration of this request, Father Rafferty ST.PATRICK SUMMER '06
Summer Session The Summer Make-up Course for Confirmation Candidates begins this Sunday evening, July 23, following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Thanks to all who helped coordinate this, especially our instructors. Best Wishes to our students! holy spirit enter in St. Patrick Men's Group The St. Patrick Men's Group continues to meet on a weekly basis on Saturday mornings at 6:45 AM in the lower church hall. Please consider joining us to study and discuss the upcoming Sunday scripture readings. If you have any questions please call Mike DelVecchio at 508-651-3406. Receptionist Wanted The Campion Jesuit Center, 3319 Concord Road, Weston, MA has an immediate opening for a part-time receptionist. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information please call Sandy Mitchell at 781-788-4708. St. Linus Christian Book Club Please join us at the Norton Center, St. Linus Parish, Natick on Thursday, August 10 at 7 p.m. as we discuss the book When Jesus Came to Harvard by Harvey Cox. For information please call Karen Mallozzi at 508-651-9788 or email to KMallozzi@aol.com. 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. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Is Jesus calling you to spend just one hour a week with Him? Call Anne Reilly (508) 655-8516 to sign up to become a committed Adorer. It is a long lasting gift! Prayer for Vocations God of life and love, you share these gifts with me in powerful ways through my family and friends. Help me to find ways to share the gifts of your life and love in service to others as a minister of the church. Help me to discern how I can best respond to this challenge and give me courage to do your will. I ask this in union with the whole church and in the name of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen. 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. |
