Saint Patrick Parish

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1 Saint Patrick Parish A Faith Community since Cross Street Whitinsville, MA MASS SCHEDULE Office Hours: Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM Monday Wednesday 8:30 AM Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are offered every Saturday from 3:30-4:00 PM in the Church or by calling the Parish Office for an appointment. Rectory Phone: Rectory Fax: Religious Ed. Phone: Parish Website: Find us on Facebook at St Patricks Parish Whitinsville

2 Rev. Tomasz Borkowski: Pastor Deacon Patrick Stewart: Deacon Deacon Chris Finan: Deacon Mrs. Christina Pichette: Pastoral Associate to Youth Ministry Mrs. Maryanne Swartz: Coordinator of Children s Ministries Maryanne@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Jackie Trottier: Operations Manager Jackie@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Shelly Mombourquette: Administrative Assistant Shelly@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Mary Contino: Wedding Coordinator Maryc@mystpatricks.com Mr. Jack Jackson: Cemetery Superintendent: Jack@mystpatricks.com Ms. Jeanne LeBlanc: Ministry Scheduler Jleblanc@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Marylin Arrigan: Staff Support, Bulletin Marylin@mystpatricks.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE Pre school Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Kindergarten Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM First Grade Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Grades 2 & 3 Sunday 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM Grades 4 & 5 Sunday 8:50 AM - 9:50 AM Children are to attend the 10:00 am Mass and take part in the Children s Liturgy of the Word. Grades 6, 7 & 8 Monday 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM Formal High School Classes will take place September- December at varied times. Special Sessions take place throughout the year check the weekly schedule for times. Sacrament of Baptism: For information concerning our Parent and Godparent Preparation Program, please contact the Parish Office approximately three to six months before the child is born. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are offered every Saturday from 3:30-4:00 PM in the Church or by calling the Parish Office for an appointment. Sacrament of Matrimony: Couples should contact a Parish Priest as soon as they decide to marry and before any other arrangements are made. The Diocesan policy requires a minimum one-year period of preparation. Sacrament of the Sick & Homebound Visits Please inform us when a family member is admitted to the hospital. Communion visits to the aged, sick, convalescing and homebound are a major concern to us. Please call the Rectory at to arrange these ministerial visits. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults teaches the history, traditions and Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. Non-Catholics or Catholic Adults seeking information about full initiation into the Catholic Church, through Baptism, Eucharist or Confirmation, should contact Fr. Tomasz at the Parish Office ( ) or Ed or Pauline Rutana at OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL 71 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA Free Breakfast every Saturday from 8-10 AM for those in need. Would you like to be a part of this ministry? Contact Shelly@mystpatricks.com or call the rectory. Donations are always welcome. Every First Thursday join us at Jube s with a coupon and 10% of your bill will be donated to John 21. Watch the bulletin for the coupon. Music Ministry Cantor Rehearsal: To Be Announced Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsals: Tuesday, September 27th, 7:00-9:00 PM Shamrocks: Students age 6-12 Watch Bulletin for rehearsal times and events. New Members are Always Welcome in any Music Ministry. Prayer Shawl Ministry As a parishioner of St. Patrick s, you can request a Prayer Shawl for someone whom you feel needs comfort by calling or ing Lucille at or blharper@verizon.net or call Shelly or Jackie at the rectory at SPiN--St. Patrick s in Action Contact Shelly Mombourquette to find out about this monthly service of giving back to our community at Shelly@mystpatricks.com NAC Food Pantry Open Tuesdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & Thursdays 1:00-3:00 PM Catholic Charities Contact Noreen Landry for support in times of need. Bulletin Information Deadline Information may be ed to Shelly@mystpatricks.com or dropped off at the rectory by Monday evening. 2

3 Members of the family requesting the Mass are asked to bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar. Please make yourselves known to the lector and sit near the gifts. Saturday, Oct. 8 4:30 PM + Sis & Bob McConnell By Mary & Agnes The Mass book is open for the months of October-December. If you would like to book a mass in memory of a loved one please call the rectory at Sunday, Oct. 9 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM + Joseph D. Pepin, Sr. + Richard Paulus + Roger Scott By Lou & Nancy Pepin By the Paulus Family By his Friends Monday, Oct. 10 8:30 AM + John & Dorothy Harris & Richard Harris By their Family Tuesday, Oct. 11 8:30 AM + Richard Laba By his wife, Margaret Wednesday, Oct. 12 8:30 AM + People of St. Patrick s By St. Patrick s Parish Thursday, Oct. 13 No Mass Friday, Oct. 14 No Mass Saturday, Oct. 15 4:30 PM + Sunday, Oct. 16 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM + Remi Roy + Norman Violette + + By his Family + By his Family 15th Anniv. October 16 Propagation of the Faith October 23 Utilities Nov. 1 All Saints Nov. 2 All Souls Second Collection Schedule Sunday, Oct. 9 No Faith Formation Session Rite of Acceptance/Welcome SPiN Action 10:00 AM 1:15-4:00 PM Church Center Monday, Oct. 10 No Middle School Faith Formation Classes Tuesday, Oct. 11 Wednesday, Oct. 12 Prayer Group and Bible Study 7:00-8:00 PM Chapel Thursday, Oct. 13 Wedding Rehearsal 5:00-7:00 PM Church Friday, Sept. 14 Wedding 3:30 PM Church Saturday, Oct. 15 John 21 Community Breakfast 8:00-10:00 AM Center Sunday, Oct. 16 Faith Formation Session Decision Point 8:50 AM-12:20 PM 5:00-7:30 PM Center Center Faith in Action is Love- And Love in Action is Service. Saint Teresa of Calcutta 3

4 The Mustard Seed Faith The mustard seed is not the smallest of all the seeds in the world, but it was the smallest known to the people of Jesus age. The seed is so small in fact that it would take nearly 800 of them to make up a single gram. Jesus encourages us to develop our faith, and as with all things, faith begins slowly and develops over time. When a mustard seed is planted its prospects for survival are low, but if it is planted in good soil and tended to over time it grows into a very large bush. If tended to, it eventually will become a tree. Some mustard seed trees grow to be as large as 20 feet tall and provide shade and shelter to people and animals alike. People would gather its leaves to serve as food at their table and the seeds could be crushed to use for seasoning. Doctors of long ago would use the mustard seed in medicines to treat a wide variety of diseases and injuries. It is a wonder of God s creation that from such a humble origin a plant would grow so beautifully. Our faith is rooted in the Gospel and we seek guidance and faith from the stories of Jesus Christ, whose ministry also began as a mustard seed. Daily reflections on the word of God help our faith to grow and can be a wonderful way to begin our day s work. Wherever the Gospel is proclaimed grow the seeds of faith compassion, mercy, love, understanding, and morality. This is what we are called to be in the world. We are called to grow in our faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ throughout our lives and from humble origins build that faith into greatness. We are called to share that faith with friend and neighbor alike and to live the message of the Gospel daily. Though it may seem impossible, think of yourself as the mustard seed. Wherever you are in your journey with Jesus Christ, he will plant the seed of faith in your heart and with your will, tend the tree that he has planted there. Christ as your gardener will help you to grow your faith into a tree of life. Amen. Deacon Chris Is God Calling You? Do You Know Someone Who Would Like To Learn More About The Catholic Faith? Is There Someone You Know Who Is Baptized Catholic, But Never Received The Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation? St. Patrick s RCIA Team is excited to invite you on A Journey of Faith. Let us walk with you as you discover more about the Catholic Faith and its role in our lives. For more information please contact Deacon Chris Finan at (508) Are you new to St. Patrick Parish? Become a member by going to mystpatricks.com to register on-line. Do you have students to register for Religious Education? Go to the Religious Education tab and register on-line, or stop by the office. If you have lost a loved one during this past year and would like them remembered in our All Souls Day Memorial Service on 7:00 PM please contact the office at or Jackie@MyStPatricks.com by 11/11/16 Banns of Marriage: Scott Bower and Linda DePoto Bann 3 3:30 PM, October 14, 2016 The Cursillo Movement is sponsoring Traveling Ultreya at St. Paul's Parish, 48 St. Paul Street, Blackstone, MA on Sunday, October 16th at 3:00 p.m. with a Mass at 5:00 p.m. There will be music, an inspirational speaker and fellowship. ALL ARE WELCOME!! Scripture for the week of October 9, SUN 2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17: Mon Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1/Lk 11: Tue Gal 5:1-6/Lk 11: Wed Gal 5:18-25/Lk 11: Thu Eph 1:1-10/Lk 11: Fri Eph 1:11-14/Lk 12: Sat Eph 1:15-23/Lk 12: SUN Ex 17:8-13/2 Tm 3:14-4:2/Lk 18:1-8 Secure! Convenient! Easy! Just click on the website at mystpatricks.com/on-line-giving to see how it works. Questions? Call Jackie Trottier at or her at Jackie@MyStPatricks.com.

5 We have now served over 18,000 meals. We average 150 to 160 meals a week. It is amazing to see everyone come to our tables. They are waiting at the doors and a lot of times we have a full house at the very beginning. With the growth of our program comes the need for more help. We would like to add 2 or 3 more people to the teams. Do you have a friend that would like to join you to serve once every 9 weeks? We would love to have you join us. Feel free to sign up by calling the rectory or ing Shelly@mystpatricks.com. NAC Food Pantry Please remember those that are less fortunate. The NAC Food Pantry helps local area families, and will accept any nonperishable food in date. If you would like to donate please drop items off in the boxes at the entrance of the Church or drop a donation in the basket marked for the NAC Food Pantry. Help Needed Have you thought of helping our local community? SPiN Action (St. Patrick s in Action) will be doing just that on October 9th from 1:15-4:00 PM. Please consider joining our teams as we go to various nursing homes and alternative sites. These communities treasure our visits. Please go on line to register or call the rectory. The following are the dates for the rest of the year please consider joining us for all or one. You will be glad you did. November 13, December 11, January 15, February 12, March 12, April 2, May 21 or June 11. The Knights of Columbus If you are not a member of the Knights of Columbus and would like to join us, please talk to any Knight or visit Dear Raymond, I just wanted to take a quick moment and say thank you for your generous gift to Blood: Water this week from the Lemon: Aid stand. Your support ensures that Blood: Water will be able to continue to partner with local Africans who are becoming the heroes of their own community by helping to end the water and HIV/AIDS crises. Thank you for partnering with us in this life-changing work. Your impact will be felt for generations. If you ever have any questions about Blood: Water or our projects, please don't hesitate to contact me directly. Thank you again and please pass along our deepest thanks to all who made this possible! Jake Smith Director of Engagement Prayer for Those in the Service Almighty God, we stand before you asking for your divine mercy and protection. Embrace with Your invincible armor our loved ones in all branches of the service. Give them courage and strength against all enemies both spiritual and physical and hasten their safe journey back to their homes and families. Amen Please remember the following service personnel in your Prayers as they serve and protect our country: Pvt. Tyler Finnigan, US Army, Ft. Devens, MA L.Cpl. Aaron Marshall, Okinawa, Eric Hoyt, Machinist 1st Class, USS George H.W. Bush Aircraft Carrier, U.S. Army, L.Cpl. Troy Monteville, Afghanistan, LTJG David Mobed, US Navy, USS Mason We need Greeters and Eucharistic Ministers for the new 5:00 PM Mass. Please contact the office at or Christina@MyStPatricks.com 5

6 St. Patrick Church, Whitinsville MA October 9, Twenty Twenty--Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time