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FROM THE PASTOR There will be a SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION taken up at all of the Masses this weekend for the CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS. The funds from this Appeal will help extend and strengthen the presence of the Church in the United States through the support of basic pastoral services in areas that are struggling to provide these necessities on their own. This Appeal allows Catholics to help support to local communities there Catholics are few, the Church is fragile, and pastors are struggling to keep mission parishes open. Your generous support of this collection will be gratefully appreciated, especially by those who are most in need. I would like to ask your continued prayers for our Holy Father, Pope Benedict and for the success of WORLD YOUTH DAY that is being held in Cologne, Germany. The Holy Father will conclude this extraordinary event with Mass on Sunday and we pray that this remarkable moment in the Church has been a time of great grace for the 800,000 people that have participated during this past week. We pray for the safe return of those from our parish community who traveled to be with the Holy Father for this spiritually uplifting moment. I want to remind all parishioners of some exciting programs that will be starting in the fall. The MEN'S GROUP will begin meeting on Saturdays at 6:45 AM starting on September 10th. I want to encourage all of the men who are able to join us for this special time of fellowship and prayer. A women's group, called WINGS, is expected to begin on Wednesday, September 28th. The program will be offered in the morning so that more women might be able to participate. The location for both of these groups will be the Church Hall. I am hoping that these programs, as well as many others, will help enrich the faith lives of all of us so that we can serve the Lord and His Church with renewed enthusiasm and zeal. One of the nicest facets of parish life at St. Patrick's is the ADULT ALTAR SERVER ministry. We are so fortunate to have many of our adults who have offered to assist the priests at daily Mass. It is particularly gratifying to have their assistance at the funerals that are celebrated here. We are always in need of more people to step forward and I would like to invite all of our parishioners to prayerfully consider the possibility of joining this ministry. This is a wonderful way to enhance your participation in the liturgy as well as an opportunity to serve the needs of others. If you would be willing to become part of this ministry, please call the Rectory so that we can arrange for a training session. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 8/14 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Luisa Valenti and Edna Lambert
PLEASE PRAY FOR Helen MacDonald, 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, James Atherton, Mike Fitzgerald, and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of August 21st will burn in prayer for Gerard Halpin, Jr. and Ralph C. DiGiandomenico, Jr. 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 $15,000.00 $12,291.00 $2,709.00 STEWARDSHIP "Or who has given the Lord anything that he may be repaid?"
Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially 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. Marian Ministry The Marian Ministry invites you to join us as we celebrate the feast of the Queenship of Mary as we pray the Glorious mysteries of the Rosary on Monday, August 22nd at 7:30 pm in the lower Church. For more information call Sharon Cowles at 508-655-5139. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education Registration Open registration will be held Sunday Aug 28 and Sunday September 11 after the 9:00 and 11:30 Masses in the back of the church. Registrations may be dropped off or mailed to the rectory. Pre-K and Kindergarten class are filling quickly, registration will be accepted based on availability. Volunteers Thank you to those who have already accepted the invitation to volunteer in the program for this year, your dedication and commitment are what make it possible for our parish to offer a structured teaching program for our children. In order to ensure the safety of every child, we are still in need of a number of volunteers. Please call the Office of Religious Ed for information 508-907-6220. Volunteers still needed: 1st, 3rd, 4th grade Catechists and Aides (Sunday 10:15-11:15am)
All volunteers are invited to attend the Orientation Meeting Sunday Sept 11 10:00-11:30am for briefing and training. Dates to Note: Sept 11 Orientation for all volunteers
Saint Paul School St. Paul School, Wellesley, is currently accepting students for Full Day K-1 and K-2 programs. (Students entering K-1 must be 4 years old by September 1 and students entering the K-2 program must be 5 years old by September 1.) For application packet and a tour of the school, please contact Mrs. Karen McLaughlin at 781-235-1510 or email at stpaul235@verizon.net. Fellowship of Young Adults (20s & 30s) Bible Study, Thu 8/24, 7:30pm. Learn more about your faith at our weekly Bible Study at the Joseph Center. Contact Eric, eje@world.std.com, 508-845-5008Pine Street Inn Ministry Drivers and servers are needed for Saturday, September 3. You will leave #6 Lincoln St. at 4:00pm and return by 4:00pm. Please call Josie @ 508-653-2435. Volunteer Opportunity
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. Help our Natick Neighbors Catholic Charities West, Natick Service Council and A Place to Turn are sponsoring a Food Drive with Sovereign in their 69 East Central Street Natick Branch (next to Nicholas Restaurant). The drive will last through the first week of September 9, 2005. The food drive will benefit all Natick food pantries. This neighbor to neighbor food drive will benefit local Natick families. For many local families summertime is not easy. Children are home from school and there is a real need for extra food, as children do not have school feeding programs available to them in the summer months. Whether or not you are a customer of Sovereign Bank, please consider stopping by to drop off non-perishable food items between 9am and 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday. Your contribution will make a difference to a local child. For more information, please call Catholic Charities' Natick office at 508-647-5638. Pilgrimage to Fatima Fr. Edward Riley (Immaculate Conception of Weymouth) and the World Apostolate of Fatima are leading a pilgrimage, this year of the Holy Eucharist, to Fatima, Portugal from October 19-25. For details, please call Vi Corey at 781-326-6185 (St. Denis, Westwood). Fr. Edward Riley (Immaculate Conception of Weymouth) and the World Apostolate of Fatima are leading a pilgrimage, this year of the Holy Eucharist, to Fatima, Portugal from October 19-25. For details, please call Vi Corey at 781-326-6185 (St. Denis, Westwood). Pro-Life Award Dinner The Knights of Columbus will be hosting its annual Pro-Life Award Dinner at St. Tarcisius Church Hall, 562 Waverly St., Framingham on Friday, September 16 at 6:30 pm. This year's keynote speaker is Ray Flynn, former Ambassador to the Vatican. For ticket information call 508-875-3842. Calling All Knitters and Crocheters The Natick Service Council is looking for handmade children's hats and mittens (especially for the older child or young adult) as well as lap robes for elders and/or small afghans for children and slippers for everyone. All will be given to needy families here in Natick. Items can be dropped during the holiday collection: December 15 and 16 at the Coolidge Gymnasium at the corner of Cottage and Webster Streets. For more information call 508-655-1791. Twenty-Fourth Annual Lawn Party Blessed John XXIII National Seminary is hosting its Annual Lawn Party on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:00 pm. 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 Development Office, 781-899-5500 ext. 110. Worldwide Marriage Encounter "Upon this rock I will build my church…" Today's Gospel reminds us that Jesus gave authority to the Church through Peter and his successors. The late John Paul II stated that as marriage goes, so goes society. Marriage Encounter's mission is to strengthen the Church by strengthening the Marriage Sacrament and the sacrament of Holy Orders. Upcoming dates are September 16-18, October 21-23, November 4-6 and December 2-4. For more information call Dave & Karen Demers at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwmeMA.org. 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.
Divorce...Time to Heal Those who have experienced divorce can offer understanding and hope through a network of peer support. A six-week program "Divorce...Time to Heal" is offered through the Family Life Office. The goals of the program are to provide support within a caring faith community and to guide the participants to find the positive and healthy ways to deal with the many emotions they are experiencing.
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. |
