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FROM THE PASTOR People are, at times, surprised when I tell them I am never ashamed to ask for money. The reason why is because it was one of the primary activities of the Apostles in the early Church. The Acts of the Apostles describe Peter and Paul as often taking up collections for the poor and for the Mother Church in Jerusalem. As a matter of fact, Jesus spoke more of money than any other subject in the Gospel. Giving of our resources is a sign of faith. The Church invites us to share our time, our talents and our treasure. It is often easier to give our time and our talents than it is our treasure. For many of us, money symbolizes security. Yet, it is the tradition of the Church that we should trust in God's provision. The Lord is so generous to us, and we need in response to be generous to Him and to others. I have asked the PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL to speak at all of the Masses this weekend so that you may know how we have used your generous gifts to carry on the mission of the Church within our parish. I am most grateful to the way in which you have responded to God's call to share your resources and I appreciate that for some, your weekly offering is a sacrifice of great love. Our parish has enjoyed a legacy of many faith-filled works that have extended far beyond our borders. As we look at the present fiscal realities, we realize that we need to increase our weekly offertory in order to continue the pastoral and charitable works that have defined our parish. The Finance Council has been of tremendous assistance in helping us to exercise prudent fiscal restraint. But I need each of you to be equally committed and equally responsive to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit in your lives. The Church is each one of us committed to sharing all that we possess with others to proclaim in word, in action, and in worship our conviction that Jesus is Lord. I am asking all of us to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus, to build a community of faith and to reach out to those in need by increasing our weekly contribution and please know that I am and will always be grateful for your generosity. Speaking of time and talent, the PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL. will be sponsoring STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY next weekend after all of the Masses. I want to urge you to come and see the many volunteer opportunities that exist within our parish family. I encourage each of you to become more actively involved by sharing your time and talent in one of these areas. While it is certainly true that no one is indispensable, each of us is a unique and unrepeatable gift from God that realizes its full beauty in serving others. Let us not hide the Light of our lives under a bushel basket but let us offer the Lord our lives so that His Light may shine through us. Mass Intentions This Week Sun. 9/25 5:30 PM Collective Intention Mass Vivian Lackie, Norman Gallant, James M. Thomas, Catherine & Mary Thomas, Charles & Mary Gorman
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 SS Cosmos & Damiano, Brad Joyce, Joseph, Sarah & Joseph Jr. Mancini. 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 $12,162.75 $2,837.25 Sample of Last Week's Expenses Payroll $3,637.16
STEWARDSHIP "Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interest, but also for those of others." -Philippians 2:3-4" Stewardship Sunday Come and see …
Friday night at the Movies Please join us for popcorn and a G-rated movie
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 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! Welcome A warm welcome back to our returning students and welcome to the many new families starting this year. Program Update As you may be aware during the summer we explored hiring an administrative support position to help with the logistics of enrollment, assignment and similar duties in our Religious Education Program. Due to a late surge in registration (we went from 300-plus to 520 in the last week!) we are re-considering such a position. If you or someone you know is interested in a part-time position with flexible hours please advise Melisa Melnyk at (508) 907-6220. Our most immediate priority however, is recruiting teachers for two or three middle school classes. It is a wonderful affirmation of the strength of our parish's Religious Education Program and of parents' willingness to raise their children in the faith that we need these extra volunteers. We sincerely ask you to consider helping out. We are willing to be as flexible as possible helping you accommodate other commitments.
Registration Any students not yet registered please contact the Religious Education Office at 508-907-6220 or by email at religiouseducation@attglobal.net. CAP Training A session will be run for any new Religious Education volunteers who have not yet seen the "Protecting God's Children" training video Sunday Oct 2 11:30 in Our Lady's Hall. 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 Child Abuse Prevention Program All parish volunteers who have not attended a session must do so. Please call Deacon Crump at the rectory (508-653-1093 x35) to register to attend one of the following sessions. This is necessary to provide adequate space and materials for those attending. Friday, October 21 at 9 a.m.
Pine Street Inn Ministry Drivers and servers are desperately needed for the evening meal on Saturday, October 1. We will be leaving #6 Lincoln Street at 4:00 p.m. and returning by 7:00 p.m. Call Josie at 508-653-2435. Growing Through Loss Workshop Understanding grief and learning strategies for healing at the Growing Through Loss Workshop. Find meaning in the losses, crises, and changes in our lives. Saturday, October 22, 2005 from 9 am - 3 pm at Elizabeth Seton Residence, 125 Oakland Street, Wellesley Hills. To register or for further information, email colozzil@gis.net or phone 781-552-9667. Christmas Fair/Flea Market Saturday, November 26 from 10-6 pm and Sunday, November 27 from 9-2pm at St. Patrick School Hall. There will be crafts, baked goods, bric-a-brac, silent auction and much more. Anyone wishing to donate any items or help at the fair, please call Anne at the rectory 508-653-1093. All proceeds will be sent to help build Cor Unum, a food center for the people of St. Patrick Parish in Lawrence who are in need of assistance. 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 Boston Catholic Men is planning a "Men's Morning" on Saturday, October 8th in Medway at the Marian Center. This will be the main "interim" event between the 2005 and 2006 Men's Conferences. The theme of the event is "Mary's Message to Men and Men's Fellowship Groups". The schedule is as follows: 7:00 am - St. Patrick's Group meet at Marian Center
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. There is a suggested donation of $10 that can be made the day of the event. "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. 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. 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 Carole Bishop at 508-653-0371 to obtain sponsor sheets and reserve a seat on the bus. 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. 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. |
