ST. PAT'S MISSION TRIP TO HAITI In Partnership with BLB (Be Like Brit.org) LEAVES TODAY! JUNE 17-22, 2018 Some of the Haiti Team. Let us pray for the team going to Haiti as they scatter the seeds of God s love and the love of us all at St. Patrick Parish. St. Patrick Parish 1 Cross Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 Our Mission Statement: Love God. Love One Another. Grow Disciples.
Welcome St. PATRICK PARISH: A Faith Community since 1870 - Rectory Phone: 508-234-5656 MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:30 PM; Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM ; Monday-Wednesday 8:30 AM 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. Parish Staff Rev. Tomasz Borkowski: Pastor FrTomasz@mystpatricks.com Deacon Patrick Stewart: Deacon DeaconPat@mystpatricks.com Deacon Chris Finan: Deacon DeaconChris@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Jackie Trottier: Operations Manager Jackie@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Aileen Lemoine: Pastoral Associate to Youth Ministry & Interim Coordinator of Children s Ministries. Aileen@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Shelly Mombourquette: Administrative Assistant Shelly@mystpatricks.com Mr. Christopher Bilodeau: Music Director Worship Leader for Sunday,5:00 PM Mass Chris@mystpatricks.com Mr. Jack Jackson: Cemetery Superintendent: Jack@mystpatricks.com For Minister Schedule e-mail: OfficeSupport@mystpatricks.com -Volunteer Support Staff - Mrs. Mary Contino: Wedding Coordinator Maryc@mystpatricks.com Ms. Jeanne LeBlanc: Staff Support Jleblanc@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Marylin Arrigan: Staff Support, Bulletin Marylin@mystpatricks.com 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. Sat., 4:30 PM Sun., 8:00 AM Weekend of June 16/17 + Louis Fazio, Jr. - by John & Cathy Morawski + Willie Goulet - by his Friends Sun., 10:00 AM + Richard Bethel - by Susan Misiaszek Sun., 5:00 PM Monday Tuesday + Wednesday Thursday - Friday - Sat., 4:30 PM Sun., 8:00 AM + Joanne Robinson (10th Anniv.) - by her Family June 18-22 + John & Alice Cook - by their Family - + Parishioners of St. Patricks - No Mass No Mass Weekend of June 23/24 + Sarah Kilby - by Mary & Ag + Mary Bisbee - by Raymond Bisbee and Family Sun., 10:00 AM + Matthew Zywien (1st Anniv.) - by his Family Sun., 5:00 PM + Irene Mickey St. Martin (2nd Anniv.) - by Mary & Ag The Mass book is open for the months of June-September. If you would like to book a mass in memory of a loved one please call the rectory at 508-234-5656.
FAITH FORMATION OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL 71 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-278-5851 www.ourladyofthevalleyregional.com 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. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE ON SUMMER BREAK!!!!! Please register at mystpatricks.com/registration As soon as possible for the 2018/2019 year. We have a 5:00 PM Mass. You can sleep in on Sunday or go to the beach and still go to the 5:00 PM Mass Sunday evening!!! Come and try it. The Chapel is available for families to use during Masses on the weekend. Mass is streamed in and there is plenty of room for our younger parishioners to roam around. Weekly Prayer Group & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM in the Chapel All Are Welcome! Adoration Continues: Every Wednesday 3:00-7:00 PM in the Chapel Do you have a 1/2 hour or hour to spend before the Blessed Sacrament? Stop in, and say a prayer. You will be glad you did. 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 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 508-234-5656 to arrange these Welcome LIFE IN THE PARISH Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Rectory Phone: 508-234-5656 Rectory Fax: 508-234-6845 Religious Ed. Phone: 508-234-3511 Parish Website: www.mystpatricks.com Find us on Facebook at St Patricks Parish Whitinsville Follow us on Social Media! St Patricks Parish Whitinsville stpatsville @stpatricks20 st.patricksparish 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 by the office. Upcoming Second Collections: June 24: Peter s Pence Upcoming Meetings/Events: June 20: Building Bridges Faith Outreach for Parents, Adult Siblings and Relatives of LGBT Catholics June 24: Welcoming Committee Mtg., 11:00 AM, Center June 24: YNIA Sending Mass, 4:30 PM July 1: YNIA Welcome back Mass, 5:00 PM, Church June 17: July 24: Upcoming Baptisms: Madelyn Anderson, 11:30 AM, Church Matthew Simas, 5:00 PM, Church 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 Deacon Chris Finan at (508) 234-5656. Music Ministry Cantor Rehearsal: First and Third Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 PM Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsals: Second & Fourth Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM 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 e-mailing Tina Pilibosian at 508-887-0497 or cpilibosian@gmail.com or call Shelly or Jackie at the rectory at 508-234-5656
Reflections: Welcome Summer Reading At the beginning of every summer, noted authors and literary experts make a list of the Top Ten Books of the Summer. These are the books everyone will be reading and talking about over the next two months. The sad thing about these lists is, in most cases, few books of a religious nature make the cut. So here are some of my suggestions for summer reading with a Christian theme. Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, by Brant Petre Wow! This was one of the most important books I ve ever read. If you are looking for where Catholics find the Eucharist in the Bible this is your book. It begins with a personal journey of Dr. Petre that leads him to discover just how the Hebrew Testament points the way to Christ s true presence in the Eucharist. An absolute must read. Before I Was Me, by Frank Fraser Looking for a wonderful book to share with you little one this summer that lets them know how much God loves them? Then this is a wonderful book for you. Beautifully illustrated, this book is a great way to begin teaching your child about how much God loves them. God got a dog, by Cynthia Rylant Okay I m a dog person (sorry cat people). This is a wonderful book of poems that imagines God living among us. From tough looking bikers to hard working parents God knows our lives better than we think. A spirited look at life and its many colorful characters, oh and at the end God gets a dog! His Angels at Our Side, by Father Horgan Disclaimer I was recommended this book by a friend who heard about our message series on Angels. This is on my list of books I want to read this summer. God sends his holy angels to love and protect us. Their presence is constant and their love never ending. I can t wait! Close to Shore, by Michael Capuzzo This has nothing to do with faith or religion, but it is about SHARKS! Some of you know I LOVE sharks and this story reads like fiction. Set along the New Jersey shore at the turn of the 20 th Century, a hungry shark stalks the shores. This real life story was the inspiration behind the epic film Jaws. I ve read this book two times and look forward to reading it again perhaps at the beach! Enjoy the summer and God Bless, Deacon Chris
Welcome STEWARDSHIP / MINISTRIES: Sharing our time, treasure and talent with others. Young Neighbors In Action (YNIA) is a week-long service program for youth and their adult leaders. Next weekend, 23 people from our community will leave for their service week in Green Bay Wisconsin. They have prepared for this service event through educational sessions, prayer, involvement in local programs, and several fundraisers. We wish them well, and please keep them in your prayers as they count down the hours until their departure. Building Bridges Anyone interested in the Building Bridges Faith Outreach Group for Parents and Adult Siblings and Relatives of LGBT family members please contact Marylin Arrigan at 508-372-9135 or email her at marrigan110@gmail.com Marylin@mystpatricks.com or you can contact the office at 508-234-5656. The next meeting will be on June 20th at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center, Room #1. NAC Food Pantry Open Tues.10:00 AM - Noon & Thurs. 1-3 PM 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. (508-234-4599) Consider Being A Greeter! Our mission each weekend is to simply "welcome" parishioners and guests into our weekend masses with a warm greeting and leaving mass with a 'have a great week'. It you are interested in "making a difference - being the face of Jesus" prayerfully consider joining the "Greeter Ministry". Please contact Fred Beauregard - fbmbcbjb@charter.net. June 1st August 31st Monday Thursday 9 am 4 pm. Closed on Fridays Your Help is Needed! The John 21 Community Garden is in need of large pots in which to plant vegetables and herbs. If you are able to help, please contact Ray Kane at 508-341-2240 or at rjkane76@gmail.com. Upcoming Meeting The monthly meeting of the Mumford Council #365, will be held this Tuesday, June 19th at Mumford Hall. There will be a pre-meeting meal at 6:15 PM, followed by the meeting at 7:00 PM. If you are not a member of the Knights of Columbus and would like to join us, please talk to any Knight or visit www.kofc365.org. Parish Giving Budgeted Average Weekly: $8,500 Actual w/e: 6/10/2018: $7,154 Thank You! Thank you to everyone who has made their donation to our Partners in Charity Annual Appeal. We have raised $31,745.00 of our $50,000.00 goal. "Loving God by serving others" Old Testament Humor New twist on Lot's tale... A father was reading Bible stories to his young son. He read, 'The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned to salt.' His son asked, 'What happened to the flea?'
Welcome 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower, U.S. Army, L.Cpl. Troy Monteville, Stateside, Ensign Robert Baker, USCG Cutter Dependable, Capt. Jason Jordan, US Army, So. Korea, Michael DeFazio Deployed, Nicole DeFazio Deployed USS Monterey CG61. Good News for You! Join our crack team of news know-it-alls as they share the results of their investigative reporting with Dr. Luke at SuperKids this year! Children ages 4 through 12 are invited to attend this free program that will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 24 through Thursday, June 28. This year you can register online at http://www.fairlawncrc.org/superkids.cfm. You can also call the church office at 508-234-2383 or use e-mail at BVSuperKids@gmail.com. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Looking for something for the kids to do this summer? Join us for Vacation Bible School! The Ecumenical Vacation Bible School will be July 16th-July 20th at the Village Congregational Church. The program will consist of Bible instruction, worship, singing, crafts, outreach projects, chimes, sacred dance, recreation and refreshments. VBS SUPPLIES NEEDED The NAC VBS Program always welcomes and appreciates supplies to carry us through the week. Items that are always needed are: snacks, craft supplies, paper, tape, glue sticks, paper plates & cups, zip lock bags. Upcoming Steubenville Youth Conference On Friday July 13th through Sunday July 15th seven St. Patrick's teens, Deacon Chris and Aileen will be joining over 300 other teens from around New England for the Steubenville Youth Conference. It is amazing to see that many teens on fire for their faith and just having a great time. This is a weekend of fun, faith and friendships. St. Patrick's has just a couple spots left for the trip. If you want to join us or have any questions please let Aileen@mystpatricks.com know as soon as possible. We will be traveling with other parishes in the diocese to UMass Lowell. The cost for the weekend is $275. Scripture for the Week of 17 SUN Ez 17:22-24/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34 18 Mon 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Mt 5:38-42 19 Tue 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Mt 5:43-48 20 Wed 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 21 Thu Sir 48:1-14/Mt 6:7-15 22 FRI 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18/Mt 6:19-23 23 SAT 2 Chr 24:17-25/Mt 6:24-34 24 SUN Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80