FROM THE PASTOR

Every year, the Propagation of the Faith assigns to each parish in the Archdiocese a religious congregation and invites them to make a presentation to the parish regarding their missionary work. On next weekend, August 12 and 13, we will be delighted to welcome a member of the Medical Missionaries of Mary who will speak on behalf of their missionary work. There will be a second collection taken up at all of the Masses to assist them in their ministry.

The Medical Missionaries of Mary work in 9 countries in Africa as well as Brazil, Honduras and Mexico. The Sisters are nurses, doctors, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, therapists, craft workers, business people (bookkeepers, secretaries, etc.) and social workers. The Sisters work for Christ by healing the sick, with special attention to mothers at the time of childbirth and with newborn children. They also care for many leprosy patients, famine victims, refugees, AIDS patients and those with any other sickness that comes their way. They also spend much time teaching nutrition, better hygiene and sanitary conditions so that sickness can be avoided.

They have large training hospitals in some countries in which they work; teaching nursing, midwifery etc. Many of these young women who have been trained in these hospitals join the Sisters as Medical Missionaries of Mary; others work in these hospitals caring for their own people.

Because so much suffering can be prevented if the causes are wiped out, the Sisters seek out these causes and teach the people how to stop the disease. They do this by instruction of how to keep the environment healthy by providing clean water, latrines and other causes.

The Sisters operate many out station clinics reaching out to the people who find it too far to come to the hospitals. Local people are trained to operate these clinics. The Sisters are coming to ask your help in this work by your prayers for the people we serve, praying for and encouraging vocations and for your generosity and support of this work.

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun. 8/6    5:30 PM Family Healing Mass  
Mon. 8/7    8:00 AM Mass for Sick 
Tues. 8/8    8:00 AM Michael Kelly (living)    
Wed. 8/9    8:00 AM Gordon Kingsley (living)     7:30 PM Donald Sawtell
Thur. 8/10    8:00 AM Special Intention       
Fri. 8/11    8:00 AM Chester Lewandowski      
Sat. 8/12    8:00 AM Pietrina Cucinotta

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 August 6 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
July 30, 2006

Budgeted           Actual                      
Offertory                Offertory                Deficit

$14,000.00            $11,024.68            $2,975.32

Stewardship

"The court was convened and the books were open…The one like a Son of Man received dominion, glory and kingship; all peoples, nations and languages serve him." (Daniel 7:10, 13-14)

We juggle many demands for our time and our treasure. Yet, on Judgment Day, when court is convened and the book is opened, which of those demands will be on God's list of priorities? Ultimately, we will be judged on how well we served Our Lord. As you spend your time and money, try asking yourself if your choices serve God. It may help you look at your priorities in a new way.

Rest in Peace

Let us pray for those who have died, especially
William J. Anderson and Francis Killeen
May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace.

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 or Lisa Correia in the Religious Ed office at 508-907-6220.

Thanks for your prayerful consideration of this request,

Father Rafferty

Pine Street Inn Ministry

The Pine Street Inn Ministry is looking for volunteers to serve the evening meal on Saturday, September 2nd and Saturday, October 7th. Please call Ann Regan at 508-650-1902 if you are interested.

Fatima Day

The Xaverian Missionaries will hold their traditional Fatima Day on Sunday, August 13, at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 101 Summer Street, Holliston, MA. The main celebrant will be Fr. Ivan Marchesin, S.X. Provincial Superior of the Xaverian Missionaries. 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.

Back to School

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.

Transportation Needed

A fellow St. Patrick parishioner, who resides on Richmond Road, is in need of transportation to Sunday Mass. If you are able to help, please call the rectory at 508-653-1093.

Prayer for Vocations

Lord God, you know me. You know when I sit and when I stand. You have me always in your heart. I thank you for this, Lord. You know the path for my life and what will make me happy. Show it to me, Lord. Bless me, guide me and be my Lord, so that whatever road I choose, I may choose it for your glory. Amen.

Proud to Be Catholic

Come to the annual Proud 2B Catholic Music Festival from 1-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 12 featuring Catholic artists and speakers. The event will take place on the grounds of the Marist House in Framingham and will include live bands with an outdoor stage, Mass celebrated by Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, confession and adoration. All are invited to attend and experience adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after the final set. For more information and a list of the presenters, visit www.Proud2BCatholic.com/artists.

Espousal Gift Shop

Sizzling Summer Sale. The Espousal Gift Shop located at the Espousal Retreat Center, 554 Lexington Street, Waltham, is having a sale to introduce new, unique gifts and home décor items. Traditional items are on sale as well. Sales are 10% to 50% off. Come take advantage of this event. Hours: Mon., Tues., Fri., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Thurs. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Phone 781-209-3105.

St. Anthony Book & Gift Shop

We have moved across the parking lot to a bigger, more beautiful location. Come visit us at 69 Waverly Street (Route 135), Framingham.

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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