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FROM THE PASTOR I was captivated last week by the scenes on television of so many young people from every continent who traveled to Germany to be part of WORLD YOUTH DAY. His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI took up the legacy of World Youth Day from our late Holy Father Pope John Paul whose inspired idea it was to initiate these awesome moments. Young people gathered in faith around the Successor of Peter and demonstrated to the whole world a young Church, "one that seeks with imagination and courage to shape the face of a more just and generous humanity." The Holy Father concluded his visit to Germany with the hope that this event would remain impressed upon all of the youth and that it would be an incentive for a renewed and apostolic outreach. The Holy Father expressed the importance of the Church "as the place where God's merciful love reaches out to all people. In the Church and through the Church, you will meet Christ who is waiting for you." The Pope underlined the essential character of the encounter with Christ when he said that "Christ takes from you nothing that is beautiful and great, but brings to perfection for the glory of God, the happiness of men and women; and the salvation of the world." I was deeply moved by his inspiring words: "Let yourselves be surprised by Christ!" In his talk to the pastors and Bishops of Germany, the Holy Father stated that "we must proclaim Christ fearlessly and invite everyone not to be afraid to open their hearts to Him, for we remain convinced that in Christ is found the fullness of life and happiness." "This means being a Church open to the future, and therefore one full of promises for coming generations, " said the Pope. "Young people, in fact, are not looking for a Church that panders to youth but one which is truly young in spirit; a Church completely open to Christ, the new Man…Young people are asking us to be consistent, united, and courageous…the Church must train our young in patience, discernment, in healthy realism. Yet there can be no false compromise, no watering down of the Gospel." The enthusiastic response on the part of the 1,000,000 young people indicated their openness to and their acceptance of the Holy Father's teachings. At the concluding Mass, the Holy Father spoke of the importance of Sunday Mass and reminded the young and all of us as well that "free time is empty if God is not present….participation in Sunday Mass is what gives a proper focus to your free time. Do not be deterred from taking part in Sunday Mass and help others discover it too. This is because the Eucharist releases the joy that we need so much, and we must learn to grasp it ever more deeply, we must learn to love it…Let us discover the intimate riches of the Church's liturgy and its true greatness: it is Not we who are celebrating ourselves but it is the living God Himself who is preparing a banquet for us. Through your love for the Eucharist, you will also discover the sacrament of Reconciliation, in which the merciful goodness of God always allows us to make a fresh start in our lives." "Let us go forward with Christ and let us live as true worshippers of Christ." Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 8/28 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass 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 28th will burn in prayer for Patsy Manericho. 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 $10,915.10 $4,084.90 Second Collection Our St. Patrick Parish family donated $1,586,00 to the special collection for the Missions last weekend. Thank you for your generosity! STEWARDSHIP "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me." Matthew16:24 Stewardship teaches us that all good things come from our loving God. Yet, if we are to be a true steward we must deny ourselves some of the many material goods of the marketplace so that we may follow Jesus and share our blessings with those in need. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Office Closed The Parish Office will be closed from Friday, Sept. 2 - Monday, Sept. 5 due to vacations and Labor Day weekend. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education Registration Open registration will be held today - August 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
RCIA An "Inquiry Night" for RCIA will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15th at 7:30pm in the Lower Church hall for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. RCIA is a process by which adults who have not been Baptized or who have been Baptized into another Christian faith or who were Baptized Catholic but not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist are welcomed into the Catholic Church. WINGS (Women in God's Spirit) Are you looking to deepen your faith and grow in your relationship with God, in a welcoming and supportive environment? Then please consider joining us at WINGS Wednesdays at 9:30-11:30am
Mary Ann McLaughlin
Please join us for our Opening Season whether you are new to prayer groups, or
Pine 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. IT IS BACK… DON'T MISS OUT!
FALL '05 STUDY: Introduction to the Scriptures WEEKLY FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM*
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. 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. |
