FROM THE PASTOR

Dare I say, back by popular demand? Once again, I'm taking a stab at this column to give Father Kiely a brief summer rest. I love summer; it's my favorite time of year. I know that it can get too humid on occasion, but overall I like the slowed pace and its recreational activities. This year, I've discovered another wonderful thing about summer, St. Patrick's Summer Bible School!

Last week I witnessed a dedicated, talented and extraordinarily creative group of teenagers, young adults, parents and volunteers put on a program that familiarized our children with several Bible stories. The only thing more inspiring than their effort was the reaction of the children. They had fun, prayed, sang and learned much that will serve them as they grow in faith.

Parents today are forced to be increasingly vigilant about the information kids can access on television or via the internet. We can all find distressing news if we search the papers or watch TV news. But this past week, right here in Natick, something wonderful took place. We should all be proud of our parish.

May God bless all who helped make the program the success that it was. Let us also pray for the children, the reason for the program. May they grow in their knowledge and love of our Risen Lord.

Father Rafferty

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 7/31    5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass  
Mon. 8/1    8:00 AM Mass for the Sick    
Tues. 8/2    8:00 AM Scott Barr (living)    
Wed. 8/3    8:00 AM Scott Barr (living) 7:30 PM   Eleanor Woolhouse-McKenzie
Thur. 8/4   8:00 AM Bob Cashman    
Fri. 8/5   8:00 AM Souls in Purgatory 7:30 PM   Katherine Thompson    
Sat. 8/6    8:00 AM Mary G. Frazier;        

PLEASE PRAY FOR Julie Branton, Catherine MacLellan, Alice Carew, Jim Fitzpatrick, Jim Campbell, Wilma Verge, Sandra Green, Marie Murphy, Kathy Murphy, Jennifer Melnyk, 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, Amy Flickenger, James Phillips, Elvira Portyrala, James Atherton, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish.

SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of July 31st will burn in prayer for Bob Cashman.

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
July 24, 2005

Budgeted           Actual                      
Offertory                Offertory                Deficit

$15,000.00            $11,538.00            $3,462.00

Special Collection

Our St. Patrick Parish family donated $2,987.00 to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe last weekend. Thank you for your generosity!

STEWARDSHIP

Do you waste the financial gifts that God has given you on things that are not necessary or on things that do not give you joy and fulfillment? This is Isaiah's challenge to us this week.

Rest in Peace

Let us pray for those who have died, especially

May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace.

August Month of the Blessed Sacrament

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Registration

All students who were registered last year should have received a registration packet in the mail. If you did not receive a registration packet, please inform the Office of Religious Education so that one may be sent to you.
Families new to the parish or to the program, information may be obtained from the parish website or by calling the Religious Education Office so that a registration packet can be mailed to you.

Website Update

Take the time to look at the updated information on the parish website www.stpatsnatick.org

Now available under “Religious Education”:
• General Information
• Printable registration forms
• Updated calendar
• Policies
• Volunteer Forms

Check back often, coming very soon,
• Specific grade level information and curriculum
• More

Did you know that the parish bulletin is posted weekly on the website?

Through the website, you can contact us to help out, ask questions, get information, or to request a parish membership form.

Share your talents

Interested in being a catechist? An aide? A hall monitor? Contact Melisa in the office of religious education, there are as many positions as there are parishioners, each with their own talents!

Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s)

Pine Street Inn Ministry

Volunteers are needed for Saturday, August 6 to serve the evening meal. You will leave Natick from #6 Lincoln St. at 4pm and return by 7pm. Please call Lisa @ 508-545-1706.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

The St. Vincent de Paul Society once again will be helping families with BACK TO SCHOOL clothing needs. Please call the Rectory and leave your name and telephone number and we will contact you. All calls are confidential.

Volunteer Opportunity

Attention men and women of all ages!!!

Adult Altar Servers are needed to assist at Daily Mass, Funerals, and other Liturgical Celebrations in the parish. Please consider participating in this important ministry. No experience necessary. Complete training will be provided. If interested, please contact the rectory at 508-653-1093.

Third Order of Saint Dominic

The Third Order of Saint Dominic meets here at St. Patrick Church on the third Sunday of each month, starting in September. We meet in the lower church hall at 1:30 PM.

The Third Order of Saint Dominic is a group of lay people and diocesan clergy bearing witness to the truth of Christ's message of salvation in the world. Dominicans profess to a life of prayer and study.

Membership in the Third Order of Saint Dominic is not like joining a parish sodality or social service organization, or even a prayer group; it is a vocation to live the Catholic life of faith with all the fervor and intensity that one can, along the spiritual ways of St. Dominic.

What is the Dominican life? Devotion to the Word of God in the Scriptures, to the Magisterial teachings of the Church, and to the Eucharist.

Come to our meeting on September 18th and see if you would like to join us. For further information call Peg Branagan 508-655-2347 or Patricia Keeney 508-820-4786.

One Day Retreat

There will be a one day retreat at St. Benedict Parish Hall, 17 Franklin Street, Somerville, Saturday August 13 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM titled Growing in Faith as One Body in Christ. This retreat will draw on North, Central and South American Catholic Traditions to deepen the faith of participants. It is free, but please bring your lunch. For more information please call Fr. Robert J. Carr at 617-625-0029 or visit the retreat website http://onebody.catholicismanew.org

Golf Tournament

The Xaverian Missionaries will hold their 13th Annual Golf Tournament at Pinecrest Golf Club in Holliston, on Monday August 15th. Registration Fee of $100.00 includes: cart, gift and dinner after the tournament at the Fatima Shrine Hall, Rt. 126 in Holliston. Even if you do not golf, you still may help with prizes, ads and donations. For more information, please call: Olive Carson: 508-473-5242; Barbara DiCarlo: 508-435-4811; Xaverian Missionaries: 508-429-2144.

Can you feel God's love?

Free, family faith-filled festival
Tent rally & concert
Saturday, August 6th
10:00am to 5:00pm

Fatima Shrine, Route 126, Holliston, MA

Enjoy local & internationally known speakers
David Thorp, Pat & Don Turbitt & Fr. Mike McNamara

CHILDREN'S PROGRAM WITH:
FACE PAINTING/GAMES/CRAFTS/BIBLE STORIES & SONGS

Inspirational Music!

Picnic Lunch Available or Bring Your Own
Mass at 4:00pm
Private prayer for your intentions at 5:00pm

Sponsored by the Vision of Peace Prayer Community

For more information call Mary & Ron Whinnem @ 508-655-1463

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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