COMING UP NEXT WEEK!!! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH - NOON ONWARD Come join in the fun with your St. Patrick Family! Fellowship Fun Food Bake Table Expect a phone call from our YNIA Team the week before. Family Feud for All Ages: 3 Rounds in the Afternoon and the Final Championship Round after the BBQ Dinner! Prizes awarded!!! 12:30 PM 1:30PM 2:30PM Final: 6:30PM Contact the office if you want to be a contestant. Fire Truck and Police Cruiser to Explore Food: Burgers, Hot Dogs and More! Children's Ninja Warrior Challenge No Shoes - Must Have Socks Only! LIVE Dunk Tank Dunk the Deacon (Chris) and the Pastor Oh NO! Live Auction At 7:00 PM Chicken BBQ Dinner After the 4:30 PM Mass * Harry Potter Quilt (Made by Cindy Finan) * Let s Be Happy Quilt (Made by The Blackstone Valley Heritage Quilters) 3 Raffles: *Money Raffle *Quilt Raffle *Harry Potter Quilt Raffle Drop Raffles Throughout the Day: Live Karate Demo at 1:30 PM - Bikes - Gift Cards - Tickets - Karate Lessons Full sized quilt : 85 L x 80 W Queen sized quilt Saint Patrick Parish 1 Cross St. Whitinsville, MA 01588
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 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 Aileen@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Maryanne Swartz: Coordinator of Children s Ministries Maryanne@mystpatricks.com 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. 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 September 9/10: + The Bengiovanni Family - by their Family + Scott Gammon (12th Anniv.) - by Ann & Laura Sun., 10:00 AM + Louis E. Gerbi - by Marcia & Dick Lewis Sun., 5:00 PM + Mary Beaulieu (9th Anniv.) - by her Daughters 8:30 AM Daily Mass Intentions Sept. 11-15: Monday + Ed Quigley - by his Family Mrs. Shelly Mombourquette: Administrative Assistant Shelly@mystpatricks.com Mr. Kiel Krommer: Music Director Kiel@mystpatricks.com Mr. Christopher Bilodeau: Worship Leader for Sunday,5:00 PM Mass Chris@mystpatricks.com Mr. Jack Jackson: Cemetery Superintendent: Jack@mystpatricks.com -Volunteer Support Staff - Mrs. Mary Contino: Wedding Coordinator Maryc@mystpatricks.com Ms. Jeanne LeBlanc: Ministry Scheduler Jleblanc@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Marylin Arrigan: Staff Support, Bulletin Marylin@mystpatricks.com Tuesday + Richard Laba (5th Anniv.) - by his Wife, Margaret & Special Friends Wednesday + Cora Lucia Gauthier - by Anna & Denis Thursday - No Mass Friday - No Mass Sat., 4:30 PM Sun., 8:00 AM Weekend of September 16/17: + Dorothy Skerry - by her Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren + Danny Guillaume (19th Anniv.) - by Ron, Donna & Julie Sun., 10:00 AM + William Lavallee - by The Bible Study Group Sun., 5:00 PM + Anthony Rano, Jr. (19th Anniv.) and + Kathleen M. Rano (15th Anniv.) - by Family The Mass book is open for the months of September-December. If you would like to book a mass in memory of a loved one please call the rectory at 508-234-5656.
FAITH FORMATION 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 2-5: Sunday 9:00 AM including attending the10:00 AM Mass Children are to attend the 10:00 am Mass with their parents/guardians and take part in the Children s Liturgy of the Word. Grades 6, 7 & 8 Monday 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM High School: Sunday 5:00-7:30 PM Formal High School Classes will take place September-February at varied dates. Special Sessions take place throughout the year check the weekly schedule for times. On-line registration for 2017/18 is Available. September Faith Formation Classes: 17: Grades 9, 10,11 5-7:30 PM, Center 17: Grades 6, 7, 8, 3:00 PM Center 22: 1st Reconciliation Class, 4-5 PM Weekly Prayer Group & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM (Center) 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. OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL 71 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-278-5851 www.ourladyofthevalleyregional.com 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 508-234-5656 to arrange these ministerial visits. 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. Don t forget!!! We have a 5:00 PM Mass. You can sleep in on Sunday and go to the 5:00 PM Mass Upcoming Second Collections: Sept. 10: Utilities Sept. 17: St. Patrick s Religious Education Sept. 24: Annual Catholic School Collection Upcoming September Meetings/Events: September- 9: Grades 9-11 Leaders Meeting, 7:00 PM, Center 10: Grades 9-11 Parent Meeting, 6:00 PM, Center 15:Parents Mtg. for Faith Formation Students Grades Pre K - 5, 6:00-7:00 PM, Center 16: Family Fun Fest: Noon Onward, Church Grounds 20: Prayer Shawl Ministry, 5-8:30 PM, Center 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 Lucille at 508.234.2255 or blharper@verizon.net or call Shelly or Jackie at the rectory at 508-234-5656
Welcome STEWARDSHIP/MINISTRIES About Food for the Poor: A Ministry Built on Faith and Trust Please join us this weekend in welcoming and Rev. Michael J. Callaghan as he speaks at all the services about a ministry providing direct relief to the poor. With help from caring friends like you, Food For the Poor feeds hundreds of thousands of people every day primarily in countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Important Announcements: - There will be a High School Faith Formation Parent s Meeting after the 5pm Mass on September 10th! - The Middle School Kick Off Event has been moved from Monday the 18th to Sunday the 17th at 3pm. Our Garden Continues Its Abundant Growth! YNIA 2018 GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN Any high school student who wants to go on this service trip should go online to sign up...space is limited! We will have an information meeting on Sunday September 10th at 7:15 in the parish center. Knights of Columbus, Mumford Council #365 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. Serving our Community since 1898. NAC Food Pantry 508-234-4599 Open Tuesdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & Thursdays 1:00-3:00 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. Amen I say to you Thank You All Who Help Out With St. Patrick s Community Garden! where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst of them. - Matthew 18: 19-20
Reflections: From the YNIA Trip to Tucson Blogs - Fourth and Final Welcome Hello all! My name is Emily Chickinski and this is my fourth and final year participating in the YNIA mission trip. I am humbled and very gracious to have spent my last year here in Tucson. Right now I'm writing you from Pope Pius X Church in Tucson, Arizona. Today went very well for the group. After all of us boarded a Foxy Travel bus at 3 in the morning, the day lasted very long without a lot of sleep, for some of us at least. I can tell you from personal experience that the 6 hour flight from Boston to Phoenix took a lot out of us. The 35 of us handled the lack of sleep very well and pushed through the semi-long drive from Phoenix to Tucson. My group, consisting of Ray, Maryanne, Annemarie, Maddy, Hannah, Ilona and Katherine were so hungry that we stopped at Wendy's to enjoy the local cuisine. In Wendy's, all of us were overtired and in the weird stage where you cannot help but laugh at any and every possible thing. As we were leaving, a couple of elderly woman stopped me and said how happy they were to see all of us laughing at the top of our lungs and having such a good time. I proceeded to tell her it was just from exhaustion, but the ladies still thought it was great and wished us happy travels. Today was a great first day in Tucson, minus the 114 degree heat. I'm hopeful for the start of tomorrow and entering our work sites. Make sure you keep checking back for daily entries from YNIA veterans and rookies! -Emily Chickinski Eyes wide-open This week has had a major impact on me and my life! This week I worked at Casa Alitas which is a home for immigrants that have been captured by ICE as a safe place to get food clothes a shower and a good night sleep. We met two women with little children who have traveled to America and unfortunately there husbands are detained. This week has not only opened my eyes to immigrants it has opened my heart. Seeing the kids open up to us the first day even though we were strangers it was crazy. We painted a mural with our lady of Guadalupe and quotes in different languages saying "all under the same moon" to represent those that were left behind as the others traveled on. My life has changed. Seeing the impact eight of us had in the backyard that looked so dull and bland to the beautiful garden planted and mural we painted. God has worked through me in many ways this week with my love of playing with children, being creative with the mural or just talking with Dora and doing whatever she needed me to do was incredible. I will treasure the experiences I have had this week the memories I've made the people I've met and the lives I've touched even if it was in the smallest way like holding 5 month old John and letting him fall asleep in my arms he may not remember me but I will remember him and always making him giggle and holding him. God has challenged me to step out of my comfort zone but was by my side the whole time. God has opened my eyes with first hand experiences and sad stories but everything happens for a reason and I will use this experience and hold it in my heart the rest of my life. Annemarie Haas
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 Air Conditioning is getting closer!!!! We have raised $110,870.00 from 125 families. We invite you to participate in this project as we try to provide a comfortable environment in our church for parishioners and visitors all year round. We also wish to create a climate controlled environment to prevent the deterioration of the paint in our church. Thanks to everyone that has already contributed to our air conditioning/heating project. Every gift is important. We need your help to make it possible. Keep this project in your prayers. If you have any questions contact Fr. Tomasz How About Making a Cursillo Weekend? Cursillo or "short course in Christianity" is an uplifting and educational experience. Cursillo was brought from Spain to the United States in 1962. The weekend is facilitated by a team of laypeople and clergy who deliver organized talks and discussions. What the presenters add to the talks is the witness of their own lives, their struggles and triumphs in Christ. The weekend is full of laughter, prayer, great music, wonderful meals and so much more. Our final 2017 date is: Women s - October 12-15; and our upcoming 2018 Men s - February 22-25. All weekends will be held at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT. For additional information, please contact Sue Leighton at 508-278-3155 or sleighton1958@gmail.com OR Joan Laracy at 774-239-2474 or joanlaracy@yahoo.com. Sunday Fun Quest: