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FROM THE PASTOR Last year, Archbishop O'Malley wrote a Pastoral Letter, "Vocations: Everybody's Business" in which he addressed the need for all of us to pray for vocations and to promote awareness among men and women to consider a vocation to the Priesthood or religious life. The Archbishop also asked that each parish establish a Vocation Committee. I am happy to announce that JOAN KINGSLEY and SUZANNE D'INNOCENZO have agreed to be the Parish Vocations Coordinators and will be attending a special workshop with the Archbishop to determine the steps necessary for implementing this committee within our parish. As many of you already know, there are four men from St. Patrick's presently pursuing studies towards Ordination to the Scared Priesthood. BILL VENTURA and MARK BARR are at St. John's Seminary in Brighton, DAVID GUNTER is at Blessed John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, and DAN D'INNOCENZO is at St. Charles Borromeo College Seminary in Overbrook, PA. Your prayerful support and encouragement for these men would be greatly appreciated. I am certain that there are many young men and women within our parish family who would make great priests and religious and I hope that this new Parish Vocation Committee will aid them in discerning God's call. The St. Patrick's Religious Education program begins this weekend and I am looking forward to a wonderful year. I am most grateful to FR. RAFFERTY and MELISA MELNYK for all of their hard work and to the many CATECHISTS who are offering their services to teach our Catholic faith to another generation. The program's success requires the cooperation of all parishioners, especially parents, and I am confident that working and praying together we can help our community to grow in faith. I had the chance to meet with parents last week and I was impressed by the large number of people who showed up on a very hot night to hear about this year's program. I know that it can be very challenging to share your Catholic faith in the middle of a culture that seems estranged from Gospel values but, when all is said and done, it is the relationship that we have with Christ that will endure. Please pray that all of us will be faithful and generous in our witness to the Gospel. We are in need of ALTAR SERVERS, both young and adult. We will be offering a training session in the near future for anyone interested in serving at the Altar and I hope that everyone will consider this important ministry. Lastly, please take note of the PARISH BULLETIN BOARD in the vestibule. There is information on many of the interesting and exciting events here at St. Patricks. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 9/18 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Edna Lambert
PLEASE PRAY FOR Maryann Webster, Helen MacDonald, Julie Branton, Catherine MacLellan, Alice Carew, Jim Fitzpatrick, Jim Campbell, Wilma Verge, Marie Murphy, Kathy Murphy, Michael Ruiz, Ricky Webster, John Morton, Eleonore Santospago, Eileen Dennis, Jordan Pascucci, Elaine Ruda, Ulysse Richard, Dave Markow, 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 18th will burn in prayer for Luisa Valenti. 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 $13,103.35 $1,896.65 Sample of Last Week's Expenses Payroll $3,637.16
Catholic University Our St. Patrick Parish family donated $2,088.000 to the special collection for Catholic University. Thank you for your generosity! STEWARDSHIP "Going out around five o'clock he found others standing around, and said to them, 'Why do you stand here idle all day?' They answered, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard.'" Respect Life Walk The annual Respect Life Walk which benefits agencies that support and assist women, infants and children and families will take place Sunday, October 2, 2005 beginning on the Boston Common. A free bus will leave St. Patrick's church parking lot after the 11:30 am Mass and will return at approximately 5:30 pm. Free refreshments will be available on the bus. Please call Anne Reilly at 508-655-8516 to obtain sponsor sheets and reserve a seat on the bus. Hope and Healing After Abortion Project Rachel will offer two post-abortion healing retreats this fall. A weekend retreat will take place October 28th-30th. A day of prayer and healing will take place Saturday, November 12. Both programs are designed to help women hurting from past abortions to experience the personal love of Christ and find hope for healing. For more information, call Project Rachel at 508-651-3100 or e-mail help@projectrachelboston.com. All calls are confidential. Trust in the tender embrace of God's mercy and love. Marian Ministry The Marian Ministry invites you to join us on Monday, September 19th at 7:30 pm in the lower church, as we pray the Rosary. All are welcome. If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact Sharon Cowles at 508-655-5139. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ***ALL CLASSES BEGIN THIS WEEK***
Registration must be received in the Office of Religious Education before students may begin classes. 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 & 4th grade Catechists and Aides (Sunday 10:15-11:15am)
Dates to Note: Monday Sept 19th Family Cluster meeting 7:00pm Room 10 Montrose School
Thank you To the parents and volunteers who have helped in many ways to prepare for the beginning of the religious education year. A great deal of "behind the scenes" work has gone on by many of our parishioners. God Bless you! Thank You Dear Friends,
CYO Basketball If anyone is interested in participating in a CYO Basketball Travel Team (Grades 5-12) please email Graham Briggs at gsmbriggs@rcn.com. Practices start in mid to late October and games begin in mid-November and run through February. We are also looking for any parents that would be interested in coaching. If you do not have access to email, there will be signups after Mass next weekend (September 24 and 25) in the church vestibule. There is a registration fee of $100.00 Natick Sons of Italy Pasta Nite Natick Sons of Italy Pasta Night resumes serving all-you-can-eat pasta, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread and homemade desserts. Coffee included. Come one, come all! Every Wednesday evening from 5 pm - 7 pm at 37 Washington Avenue. Adults $5.95. 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 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in Our Lady's Hall at the Montrose school.
Saint Patrick Parish Men's Group Our next meeting will be September 24th in the lower church hall. We will continue to focus our discussion on the upcoming Sunday readings. Please bring your bible and a friend. The October 8th meeting will be held in Medway at the Marian Center. Boston Catholic Men (BCM) is planning this event and the theme is "Mary's Message to Men and Men's Fellowship Groups". More information to follow. If you are interested in attending please register online at www.bostoncatholicmen.org or call Mike DelVecchio 508-651-3406 or Abe Schickel 617-799-9214. More information to follow in upcoming bulletins. Natick Katrina Relief Project A Group of Natick citizens will host a bottle and can drive to benefit the American Red Cross/Katrina Relief Fund on Saturday, September 24, 2005 from 9 am - 1 pm. Collection sites include: Lilja School, Wilson Middle School, and the Elks Lodge. Please visit www.nola.f7.net for additional collection sites and volunteer opportunities. Cash donations and checks made out to "American Red Cross/Katrina Relief" will also be accepted at all locations. 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. Boston Catholic Television 2005 Telethon Boston Catholic Television's 2005 Telethon will be held Friday, September 30, 2005 and Saturday, October 1, 2005 from 9 am to 10 pm on both days. Please tune in and call to help support this very important work of the Church. Thérèse: The Story of a Soul A one-woman dramatic presentation of the life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux will be performed on Friday September 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Spiritual Life Center of Marian Community, 154 Summer Street (Route 126) in Medway. This drama is an authentic and deeply-inspiring performance of the life of the most popular saint of the 20th century. Tickets are just $10. For information: 508-533-5377, X109 or www.mariancommunity.org. "Theology of the Body" Women Affirming Life and the Pro Life Office of the Archdiocese extend a special invitation to interested parishioners to participate in a six-week study series, "A New Language". The study group will meet on six successive Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. beginning Tuesday, October 11th in the St. Theresa Room in the Joseph Center. The focus will be John Paul II's teachings on self-giving love, using the Genesis creation stories and on Jesus' teachings on marriage from the Gospel of Matthew. A $15 registration fee covers the cost of the workbook and the homilies of John Paul II. Participants will also need a copy of "Crossing the Threshold of Love" by Mary Shivanandan. For more information, call the Pro Life Office at 508-651-1900. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Does your marriage need a "break" in its routine, humdrum lifestyle? Want to feel that "original romance" you had in your dating days? Make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Upcoming dates are 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. 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. |
