Saint Patrick Parish 1 Cross Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
Welcome St. Patrick Parish: A Faith Community since 1870 Rectory Phone: 5082345656 MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:30 PM; Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM ; MondayWednesday 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 & Interim Coordinator of Children s Ministries. Aileen@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 February 3/4: + Mark Masterson (3rd Anniv.) by James Masterson & Family + Doris Picard (9th Anniv.) by her Family Sun., 10:00 AM + Donna Vassar by her Niece, Patty Sun., 5:00 PM + Mary Martha Rice by Julianna Lachapelle 8:30 AM Daily Mass Intentions February 59 If school is cancelled or delayed for Northbridge Public Schools due to inclement weather then Mass is cancelled. 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 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 Monday Tuesday + Holy Souls in Purgatory + Love Family by the Quigley Family Wednesday + Richard Laba Thursday No Mass Friday No Mass By his Wife, Margaret, & Special Friends Weekend of February 10/11: Sat., 4:30 PM + Ryan Kuizinas Sun., 8:00 AM by the Beauregard Family + People of St. Patrick Parish Sun., 10:00 AM + Rose Courville (4th Anniv.) by her Family Sun., 5:00 PM + The Mass book is open for the months of JanuaryMarch. If you would like to book a mass in memory of a loved one please call the rectory at 5082345656.
FAITH FORMATION Welcome LIFE IN THE PARISH 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 25: Sun. 8:45 AM including attending the 10AM 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 5:007:30 PM Formal High School Classes will take place SeptemberFebruary at varied dates. Special Sessions take place throughout the year check the weekly schedule for times. OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL 71 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 5082785851 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 oneyear 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 5082345656 to arrange these ministerial visits. Weekly Prayer Group & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:008:00 PM in the Chapel All Are Welcome! Adoration Continues: Every Wednesday 3:007:00 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. Office Hours: MondayFriday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Rectory Phone: 5082345656 Rectory Fax: 5082346845 Religious Ed. Phone: 5082343511 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 online. Do you have students to register for Religious Education? Go to the Religious Education tab and register online, or by the office. Upcoming Second Collections: Feb. 18: Utilities Upcoming Feb. 11: The Church in Latin America Feb: Catholic Free Press ( No Date) Upcoming February Meetings/Events: Feb. 3: YNIA Retreat, 12:00 8:00 PM Feb. 6: Shelter, 7 PM 7 AM, Center Feb. 10: Prayer Shawl Ministry, 9:30 11:30 AM, Center Center Reserved, 11:30 AM 4:30 PM Feb. 11: John 21 Retreat, 2:00 5 PM Mass Feb. 13: Pharmacy Outreach, 9:00 AM, Center Shelter, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Feb. 15: Festival Choir Rehearsal Church 7:009:00 PM 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) 2345656. Music Ministry Cantor Rehearsal: First and Third Tuesdays 7:008:30 PM Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsals: Second & Fourth Tuesday 7:009:00 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 call Shelly or Jackie at the rectory at 5082345656
STEWARDSHIP / MINISTRIES: Sharing our time, treasure and talent with others. Young Neighbors In Action 2018 Fish & Chips Please join us on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent from 4:30 PM until 7:00 PM. Orders are available to take out or eat in. You may phone orders ahead starting at 4:30 PM at 5082343232. Complete meals of Fried Haddock & Chips or Baked Haddock with Baked Potato are $10.00, Mac & Cheese with Fries are $5.00 All meals come with Cole Slaw. Dine in includes a beverage and dessert. Clam Chowder will also be available at $3.00 per cup and $4.00 per bowl. Come enjoy great conversations as well as a wonderful meal. Thank you for supporting our Youth. Welcome Lent Starts on Ash Wednesday, February 14th! Masses are at 8:30 AM, Noon, and 6:30 PM The Paschal Triduum What Do You Need? Lent 2018 Holy Thursday, March 29: Mass of the Lord s Supper 7:00 pm Good Friday, March 30: The Lord s Passion 7:00 PM Holy Saturday, March 31: The Great Vigil of Easter 7:30 PM Easter Sunday, April 1: Resurrection of the Lord Fill the Font: Bring NonPerishable food and place it in the Baptismal Font. It will be donated to the Peace of Bread Ministry ST. PAT'S MISSION TRIP TO HAITI JUNE 1722, 2018 In Partnership with BLB (Be Like Brit.org) INFORMATIONAL MEETING: FEBRUARY 11, 2018 AFTER 10:00 A.M. MASS If you have any questions, please contact parishioner Kate SalmonRobinson at katesalmon@aol.com or at 5082547766 Taize Worship: Wednesday, March 14, 6:307:30 PM in the Church (Taize worship is a prayer service consisting of meditative chanting and periods of silence in order to reach a contemplative state.) Devotions: Adoration: Wednesdays from 3:00 7:00 PM Lenten Longings Reflection Group: Ash Wednesday, 7:308:30 PM Wednesdays, 7:00 8:00 PM Thursdays, 10:00 11:00 AM Stations of the Cross: Friday evenings at 7:00 PM (The Stations will be led by various ministries and people in the parish. Living Stations: Good Friday, March 30, 3:00 PM (Presented by Youth Ministries) Mission Series: Feb. 2628, 7:00 PM Mon., Feb. 26: HELP, THANKS, WOW: Three Prayers of Family Life Tues., Feb. 27: LOVE POURED OUT: Modeling the Radical Generosity of God Wed., Feb. 28: RUMMAGING FOR GOD: Praying with St. Ignatius Daily Examen Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3:30 PM or by appointment. Wednesdays, 6:00 7:00 PM Drop In Reconciliation: Sunday, March 4, 2:003:00 PM Anointing of the Sick: March 3rd and 4th, After Each Mass
Reflections: Welcome Faith Formation has had a busy start to the New Year. Confirmation candidates spent the Christmas break filling out their paperwork for Confirmation. They each wrote a letter to Father Tomasz telling him why they want to be confirmed and what type of Christian man or woman they hope to be. Saints have been researched and names chosen for their Confirmation name. Second graders had their Reconciliation retreat where they rotated through various stations. The two most popular stations were one practicing confession with Father Tomasz and the stuffing of their lambs. Practicing confession in the church with Father Tomasz eased many fears so the ceremony was not full of anxiety. The lambs that were stuffed were placed around Jesus the Shepard on the altar. Following the ceremony the newly cleansed kids processed out of church and all released balloons to symbolize how they have released their sins to God. There were so many amazing people who helped make this retreat successful. They include Lisa Paulhus, Dickens PierreLouis, Jenna Stanley, Stacey Lomonaco, Susan Graceffa, Jeannene Austin, Hannah Lomonaco, Brian Wildman, Emma Holtz, Casey Paulhus, Emma Paulhus, Belle Croteau, and Grace Robinson, Deacon Chris and Father Tomasz. Young Neighbors in Action is kicking up to high gear with their retreat this weekend. And as Lent approaches we are deep in the planning for Fish and Chips. Don t forget starting Ash Wednesday February 14 th to come get your St. Patrick s 1 st Fish and Chips of the Lenten Season. Nothing says I love you on Valentine s Day than sharing it with your parish community over delicious Fish and Chips. This year we welcome Jim Gagner from Peg s Diner as our new chef! On Tuesday, February 13 th, I will be here wearing my Geriatric Pharmacist hat. I am joining two of my worlds as Pharmacy Outreach from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy comes to discuss Medication Safety. If you have any medication questions bring those and/or your list or bottles of medications. My friend Janelle Herron Pharm D will be joining me and we look forward to answering your questions. Mark on your calendars our Lenten Mission Hit Pause, Find God with Megan Fox Kelly and Marty Kelly. This is a dynamic couple who are Campus Ministers at Holy Cross. They have three young boys and know how crazy family life is. They will be talking February 26, 27, and 28 about finding God in the craziness of our day. Ask the Pharmacist On Tuesday, February 13 th, Aileen Lemoine RPh, BCGP and Janelle Herren, PharmD, RPh from MCPHS University Pharmacy Outreach Program will be giving a presentation on medication safety. The Ask the Pharmacist program will begin at 9:15am in the Parish Center. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet one on one with the pharmacists for their own medication review. This program is funded by the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. All services of the Pharmacy Outreach Program, are free of charge to Massachusetts residents. If you wish to participate in a medication review, please bring either your medication list or bottles. To speak to a pharmacist about your medications, find out why you take your medications or if you can save money on your medications, call Pharmacy Outreach at 8666331617. Winter Flu Season In light of the flu epidemic we will suspend distribution of the cup. Those people assigned as Eucharistic Ministers please check in before Mass. Also, during the Sign of Peace if you do not want to shake hands just wish others a verbal Peace be with you.
Welcome The Blackstone Valley Community Shelter At St. Patricks Parish Center Thank you to everyone who has donated their time, blankets, pillows, gift cards and funds to enable this shelter to open up each Tuesday evening in our Parish Center. For more information please go to WWW.WhitinPres.Org/Shelter If you would like to help we still are in need of volunteers to stay with guests these volunteer time are broken into shifts. We also are in need of Also gift cards of $5.00$10.00 for local restaurants so people can have a hot meal and stay in a warm building for a while during the day. If you would like to donate please drop them off at the Rectory. For more information please contact Fred Beauregard at fbmbcbjb@charter.net. 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 If you would like a copy of your giving for tax purposes please email: Jleblanc@MyStPatricks.com NAC Food Pantry 5082344599 Open Tuesdays 10:00 AM Noon & Thursdays 13 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. St. John s High School Students interested in transferring to Saint John's High School are encouraged to attend our Open House for Transfer Students on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 6:00pm 8:00pm. Please email admissions@stjohnshigh.org or call (508) 8428934 ext. 266 to register. If you don t plan to take the Bulletin home with you after Mass we ask you to please return them to either the Chapel or the back of the Church and don t leave them in the pews. But please take them home as a reference to what s coming up! The 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. The Young Neighbors In Action and Anne Haas are collecting bottles and cans to help to defray the cost of the 2018 YNIA service trip to Green Bay Wisconsin. Please drop off your clean cans and bottles in the Parish Center. If you would like to have someone pick them up at your home, please call Anne Haas at 5082349163. Thank you for supporting our YNIA! Upcoming Steubenville Youth Conference Every summer across the country about 50,000 teens attend one of 25 Steubenville Youth Conferences. This year Steubenville East will be held July 13th through the 15th at UMass Lowell. Over three thousand teens from New England will attend. This is a powerful weekend for teens. Life is so crazy and so many people are pulling our teens in different directions. This weekend is time to stop and listen for God s voice. This is not to say this is a quiet weekend. There are moments of prayer and moments of amazing music and dancing. Our teens really bond in this weekend. St. Patrick s is going to take a group of teens with the Diocese of Worcester. The weekend costs $275. This includes busing to and from UMass, 2 Tshirts for the weekend, lodging in the dorms and all food. These conferences sell out every year. If your teen is interested please contact Aileen by phone 5082345656 or email Aileen@mystpatricks.com as soon as possible. Eligible teens are from those who have completed 8th grade to those who have finished 12th grade. St. Patrick Parish has a thriving Stewardship/Ministry Program. Check out our website to see all the great opportunities to get involved in our parish and community! www.mystpatricks.com Don t forget!!! We have a 5:00 PM Mass. You can sleep in on Sunday and go to the 5:00 PM Mass Sunday evening. Come and try it.