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FROM THE PASTOR Father Rafferty and I met with the PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL this past week and I was reminded of how fortunate we are to have this dedicated group of parishioners who, in our monthly meetings, are willing to give of their time to assist us in our pastoral ministry. It is both refreshing and energizing because we are able to share some of our common concerns about the direction of the parish and to look for creative ways in which to implement our goals. It is comforting to know that we are able to rely upon the advice and counsel of such good people as we attempt to discern what is best for the parish. I am most appreciative of their willingness to serve this community and I look forward to great things as a result of our collaborative efforts. I am also blessed to have at my disposal another group of trusted and competent advisors to assist me in the administration of the parish. The PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL helps to determine the financial funding that is required for the various programs and to discover the appropriate avenues in order to raise the necessary revenues to achieve our goals. This particular group of people devotes their energies to helping develop an operational budget that is required of any large organization and to oversee the entire fiscal portrait of the parish. I can't state clearly enough how much I depend upon the expertise of these men and women in attempting to administer the temporal affairs of the parish. I am certainly indebted to them for their hard work, their diligent concern for the parish, and for their genuine love of the Church. Periodically, I invite members of the Parish Finance Council, who also meet on a monthly basis, to attend the Pastoral Council meeting in order to engage in a more constructive collaboration. There are so many decisions that need to be made that will affect the parish community today as well as for many years to come. One of those decisions concerns the parish properties and what we should do with them. I have a PROPERTIES TASK FORCE that has been working to determine the various possibilities of future usage of our properties and to examine what the actual cost will be both in dollars and in future pastoral planning requirements. Thus far, the Task Force has arrived at four possible scenarios and will shortly be outlining those to the entire parish. The overriding question for all of us is to attempt to ascertain what we want the parish to look like in the next 10 years. This is the reason why the consultation process has appeared to be rather lengthy: we can't afford to make a mistake as we plan for our future and although one solution might look promising, it must be examined from every aspect. I would appreciate your input and your prayers, as well as your patience, as we look to our future as a parish. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 9/17 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Diane Whelan, Mary E. Morrill, Catherine Hios
PLEASE PRAY FOR Mary Porter, Rita Marso, Harold Davis, Lucille Belmore, Ralph Vaccari, Leonard White, Harold Kashala, Robert Goldkamp, Ed Saunders, Jr., Richard Guerin, Kay I. Zinna, 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, Nancy Brodeur, Erin McKay, Tony Amendola, Thomas Kean, Diane Doyle, Amanda Clift, Stephen W. Humphrey, Jr., Muriel Cosentino, James Phillips, James Atherton, Barbara DiVaio, Barbara Waite and all the sick of the parish. SANCTUARY LAMPS for the week of September 17 will burn in prayer for Maria SS Mamma Nostra, Robert Carr and Rev. William Ventura. 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 $14,000.00 $11,984.00 $2,016.00 Special Collection Our St. Patrick parish family contributed $2,171.00 to the special collection of September 10 for the Catholic University. Thank you for your generosity! Stewardship "What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works." (James 2:14, 18) We demonstrate our faith with our stewardship. Good stewards spend time with God, share talent in ministry and give treasure to support the work of God here on earth. This is how we demonstrate our faith. Adoration Ministry St. Patrick Parish is blessed to have a perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel for more than 10 years. In order to have a constant vigil of prayer before The Blessed Sacrament we must make sure each hour is covered by a designated adorer. We are in urgent need of permanent adorers. On the weekends of September 16-17 and September 23-24, members of the Adoration Ministry will be available after all of the Masses to answer questions and invite people to become Eucharistic Adorers. You will come to cherish this one hour a week with Jesus. "Could you not sit one hour with me?" Call Anne Reilly at 508-655-8516 to sign up. Rest in Peace Let us pray for those who have died, especially Help Support Catholic TV in Boston
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Religious Education This Sunday, September 17, following the 9am Mass we are conducting catechist training for Religious Education teachers and volunteers. Please keep these men and women who so generously offer their time and talent to our program in your prayers. May their efforts bear fruit and may Almighty God reward them for their goodness. Any catechist or volunteer who has not returned their CORI Form or has yet to complete CAP Training is asked to please complete these requirements. Starting Dates Classes for children enrolled in pre-school through Grade 4 begin next Sunday, September 24, following the 9am Mass. Classes for Grades 5 through 8 will begin classes on Wednesday, September 27 in the Montrose School at 6:30pm. Parents and Students in Grades 7 and 8 will meet together for the second class on Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30. Please plan accordingly. Our High School Program classes for Grades 9 and 10 start Sunday, September 24 following the 5:30pm Mass. Classes will be held in the Montrose School. 9th and 10th Graders and their parents meet this Sunday evening for Launch Night in the Montrose Gym at 7pm. Confirmation 11th Graders and those who are to be Confirmed this year (Saturday, November 4) will meet in the Lower Church Hall at 6:30pm on the following Sundays: September 24; October 1; October 22; and October 29. Confirmation Candidates will participate in an afternoon retreat on Saturday, October 14. Catechists & Volunteers We could still use additional teachers and other volunteers throughout our program. Please consider helping out. Please contact Father Rafferty or Lisa Correia at 508 907-6220 RCIA An "Inquiry Night" for RCIA will be held on Thursday, September 21st at 7:30 p.m. 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. Thanks to all who came forward as a result of our recent requests. We're happy to report that we filled a number of gaps in our middle and high school classes. However, we have an urgent need for 4th Grade teachers and aides. We hope to have four classes for the 62 students enrolled, but have only two staffed so far. Please help!
Art Teacher Position St. Bridget School, 832 Worcester Road, Framingham is seeking an Art Teacher. This position is four days per week. Qualified candidates should send resumes to Roseanne Mungovan, Principal at St. Bridget School or call 508-875-0181. Respect Life Walk The Annual Respect Life Walk to Aid Mothers and Children will be held on Sunday, October 1 at the Boston Common beginning at 2 p.m. The registration is $5 and walkers are encouraged to solicit sponsors to help support over 40 beneficiary organizations. Members of the Respect Life ministry will be available after Masses the weekend of September 23-24 to obtain sponsors. The Respect Life Ministry will have a bus leaving the St. Patrick church parking lot at 12:45 p.m. Call Anne Reilly at 508-655-8516 to reserve a seat on the bus or if you have questions. "Vacations That Give" The Sisters of Saint Anne are traveling to the Southern Coast of Mississippi in an effort to renew not only housing, but hearts and spirits as well as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. To participate in this journey from October 21-27, 2006, please contact Sr. Pauline Laurence and Sr. Yvette Dargy by e-mail at vacationsthatgive@msn.com or by phone at 508-523-5823. CYO BASKETBALL SIGNUPS Signups are underway for St. Patrick's CYO Basketball teams. This traveling league plays home games at Natick High, and away games against parishes in towns such as Needham, Dedham and Medfield. Teams practice one evening a week beginning in November, and games take place on weekends from December - February. A fee of $125 covers the cost of uniforms, gym rental and referees.
COACHING OPPORTUNITY St. Patrick's CYO Basketball is growing and needs a couple more coaches to help out this season. If you have a few hours a week to volunteer your time and help the youth of our parish, send an e-mail to Tom Langford at stpatsbasketball@yahoo.com. PAID POSTION AVAILABLE FOR
We are looking for a nuturing, loving, reliable woman to provide childcare from 9:15-11:45am on Wednesday mornings - while Mothers attend the WINGS program.
Twenty-Fifth Annual Lawn Party Blessed John XXIII National Seminary is hosting its 25th Annual Lawn Party on Wednesday, September 20th at 6:00 P.M. to support priestly vocations. 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 or visit our website www.blessedjohnxxiii.edu. Playgroup St. Patrick Playgroup is a cooperative serving children birth to age five and their caregivers. This year it will meet on Monday's from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Our Lady's Hall at the Montrose School.
AARP Safe Driving Course for Seniors The Natick Lions Club is sponsoring the AARP Safe Driving Course for Seniors on Tuesday, October 18 through Wednesday, October 19. This event will take place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Whitney Place, 3 Vision Drive, Natick. The cost is $10.00 and includes lunch both days. For reservations please call Ellen Robbins at 508-653-7677. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Please make checks payable to AARP. St. Vincent de Paul Weekly Food Collection Parishioners are reminded of the ongoing food collection for the needy members of our community. Donations of non-perishable food products and non-food items may be left at the left side of the church vestibule at any service. Items are then distributed to various food pantries. Some especially needed items at this time are: canned stews, cereal, coffee, 100% fruit drinks, tomato products, toothpaste and shampoo.
St. Linus Christian Book Group St. Linus Christian Book Club will meet next on Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Norton Center. The book for this month will be Dinner With A Perfect Stranger by David Gregory. New participants are always welcome! October marks the one year anniversary of the book group. For information call Karen Mallozzi at 508-651-9788 or email at Kmallozzi@aol.com 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. |
