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FROM THE PASTOR The SECOND COLLECTION that is being taken up at all of the Masses this weekend is for the CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA. Since 1903, the Catholic bishops of the United States have supported the unique mission of Catholic University in Washington, D.C. as the national university of the Catholic Church. The proceeds of the collection have enabled Catholic University to be the place where future leaders of the Church are educated. Your generosity in this collection will allow Catholic University to continue its service to the Church in our country by forming its students in the spirit of faith and to educate them in the richness of our Catholic intellectual heritage. I am grateful to all of you for your financial support of this worthwhile educational initiative. I am most grateful to all of you who so generously responded to last week's special collection to aid the victims of HURRICANE KATRINA. Your genuine compassion has allowed us to forward $ 15,000.00 to Catholic Charities USA which is presently coordinating relief efforts to aid the victims of this disaster. In the weeks and months ahead, we will continue to update you as to how you may assist in providing support for the many people who have been left homeless or destitute. At the moment, the overwhelming need is a financial one so that the relief workers can purchase the various provisions such as food and medicine. If you would like to donate to the relief effort underway in New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf, please feel free to put your offering in an envelope addressed to Catholic Charities and put it in the collection. We will make certain that it is forwarded to the appropriate agency. Once again, I want to thank you and to urge you to continue to pray for all of those who are engaged in this effort. May God grant all of us the grace to come together in a spirit of cooperation so that the victims of this tragedy will be able to try to rebuild their shattered lives. This Monday evening, September 12th, we will have our MONTHLY EVENING OF PRAYER as part of our parish's on-going spiritual renewal program. We will be having a special HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD beginning in the Church at 7:30 PM. We are blessed to have four men from our parish who are preparing for the Priesthood and I know that it is through the awesome power of our prayer that they have been able to hear God's call and to attempt to respond. The need for faithful and faith-filled priests is great and I am convinced that there is no shortage of vocations to this wonderful life. God is still calling men to be priests but because of the many distractions in our world, it is hard for men to hear His wonderful invitation. I hope that all of you will join us on Monday evening as we implore the Lord of the Harvest to raise up men from this community who will generously serve His people as priests. We will conclude the Holy Hour with BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. There will be refreshments served in the downstairs hall at the end of the Prayer Service. Finally, we wish to extend our prayerful congratulations to His Excellency, the Most Reverend Walter J. Edyvean as he observes the fourth anniversary of his Episcopal ordination on September 14th. AD MULTOS ANNOS Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 9/11 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 September 11th will burn in prayer for Maria S. S. Mamma Nostra. 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 $12,124.75 $2,875.25 Sample of Last Week's Expenses Payroll $3,637.15
Hurricane Katrina Relief Our St. Patrick Parish family donated $15,000.00 to the special collection for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Thank you for your generosity! ECHOES OF FAITH-ADULT FAITH FORMATION FALL '05 STUDY: Introduction to the Scriptures WEEKLY FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM*
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. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education Registration Open registration will be held 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. Kindergarten class is FULL. 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
Mass of Compassion An anointing Mass will be held on Saturday, September 17th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Lower Church so that the Sacrament of the Sick may be administered to those who may be advancing in years, those who are chronically ill, or anyone facing serious surgery. A special invitation has been extended to our homebound and infirmed parishioners. A social hour with refreshments will follow. For more information, or if you would like to volunteer to help with the reception or provide transportation, please call the Parish Office at 508-653-1093. Xaverian Missionaries Fatima Day Service Tuesday, September 13 at 101 Summer Street, Holliston. Sing along at 6:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 7:00 p.m. Followed by rosary and candlelight procession. Refreshments served in the hall after the rosary. PAID POSTIONS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDCARE DURING WINGS PROGRAM We are looking for two nuturing, loving, reliable women to provide childcare from 9:15-11:45am on Wednesday mornings - while Mothers attend the WINGS program. This position pays $15.00 per hour. If you are interested, please contact Kathy Schickel @ (508)655-1772 Adoration Ministry Meeting A meeting for all hourly coordinators for the Adoration Ministry will be held on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:30pm in the Joseph Center. We will continue plans for the celebration of our 10th Anniversary of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration which is Novemeber 1, 2005. All adorers and interested parishioners also welcomed. Call Anne Reilly 508-655-8516 for more information. Scripture Series "Embracing the Challenge of Mark" is a six-week Scripture Series offered at St. Theresa Parish, 35 South Main St., Sherborn on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm-9 pm from September 21 through October 26, 2005. For more information please contact Sr. Pauline Laurence at 508-653-6253 X3 or sr.Pauline@st-theresa-sherborn.org. Third Order of Saint Dominic The Third Order of Saint Dominic will host its first meeting this year in the lower church and hall on Sunday, September 18 at 1:30 PM. For further information call Peg Branagan 508-655-2347 or Patricia Keeney 508-820-4786. St Patrick Cooperative Playgroup St Patrick Playgroup is a cooperative group for children ages birth through 5 years and their caretakers. It will meet this year on Mondays. At present I am looking at September 26th for the start date. If you would like more information, a registration form or have any questions, please call Barbara at 508-653-0647. Saint Patrick Parish Men's Group The St. Patrick Men's Group will hold its first meeting on Saturday, September 10th from 6:45-7:45 AM in the Lower Church Hall. Our discussion will be focused on the upcoming Sunday readings and how they relate to our daily life. Please bring your bible and a friend as we begin this new adventure. We will be meeting every other Saturday morning. If you have any questions please call Mike DelVecchio at 508-651-3406 or Abe Schickel at 617-799-9214. Evening Of Prayer A holy hour for vocations will be held on Monday, September 12th, at 7:30 p.m. as our monthly Evening of Prayer. Please join us as we gather in prayer during this Year of the Eucharist to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. Refreshments will be served following the service. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Parish Pastoral Council Upcoming Elections The purpose of the Parish Pastoral Council is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Pastor in matters related to the growth and development of the Parish. In order to be eligible to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council, the individual must be age 18 or older, a practicing Catholic, registered parishioner, and active in the parish. Several of the existing council members' terms are expiring, and we are seeking nominations for new members to fill these vacant positions. The commitment to serve on this council is three years, and attendance at monthly meetings is required. More details on the nomination and election process will be published in the bulletin over the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, please prayerfully consider nominating someone for this role. If you would like to nominate someone, or if you have any questions about serving on the Parish Pastoral Council, please contact either Maureen O'Brien at 508-653-3768 or Ed Finerty at 508-651-3899. Mass of Compassion An anointing Mass will be held on Saturday, September 17th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Lower Church so that the Sacrament of the Sick may be administered to those who may be advancing in years, those who are chronically ill, or anyone facing serious surgery. A special invitation has been extended to our homebound and infirmed parishioners. A social hour with refreshments will follow. For more information, or if you would like to volunteer to help with the reception, please call the Parish Office at 508-653-1093. Music Ministry All Parishioners interested in joining the Adult Choir are welcome to our first rehearsal on September 6th at 7:30pm at the Joseph Center. The Adult Choir participates in the 11:30 Mass each Sunday morning. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm in the Joseph Center and are no longer than an hour and a half in length. There is a short warm-up before the 11:30 Mass on Sundays. The Choir performs at the Christmas Eve Masses and special Masses during Holy Week. Music is a very important part of our worship and the choir enjoys the fellowship of one another and the challenge of expanding their knowledge of Sacred Repertoire. If you are interested in joining our Music Ministry you can speak to Martin Kelly by phone or by email. 617-489-2472 mjksjf@aol.com Martin Kelly coordinates the Music Ministry and is assisted by George Burke, Organist. St Patrick Cooperative Playgroup St Patrick Playgroup is a cooperative group for children ages birth through 5 years and their caretakers. It will meet this year on Mondays.
WINGS (Women in God's Spirit) Wednesdays at 9:30-11:30am
Mary Ann McLaughlin
Please join us for our Opening Season whether you are new to prayer groups, or
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. |
