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 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. 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 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 Sat., 4:30 PM Sun., 8:00 AM Weekend of April 14/15 + Paul Pavone (1st Anniv.) by his Family + Parishioners of St. Patrick Parish Sun., 10:00 AM + Nellie Vassar (35th Anniv.) by Pat Vassar Sun., 5:00 PM + Parishioners of St. Patrick Parish 8:30 AM Daily Mass Intentions April 16/17 Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday + Thursday Friday Sat., 4:30 PM Sun., 8:00 AM No Mass No Mass Weekend of April 21/22 Sun., 10:00 AM + Patricia Lord Family Sun., 5:00 PM + Virginia Lowe (1st Anniv.) and Robert McKeon (19th Anniv.) by their Grandson, Casey McKeon + Norman Thibodeau (4th Anniv.) by his Wife, Rita, and his Family + 8th Grade Step to Confirmation The Mass book is open for the months of April June. If you would like to book a mass in memory of a loved one please call the rectory at 5082345656.
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 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. NO FAITH FORMATION ON THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 15/16. LAST CLASS FOR ELEMENTARY: APRIL 22. LAST CLASS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL: APRIL 23. MOVE UP MASS FOR 8TH GRADE: APRIL 22, 5 PM 9TH & 10TH CLASSES ON APRIL 22 AND 29. 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. OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL 71 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 5082785851 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 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. Welcome LIFE IN THE PARISH 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: April 22: Utilities Upcoming April Meetings/Events: April 15: Welcoming Committee Mtg., 11:30 AM 1:00 PM April 22: Faith Formation End of Year Celebration!, 8:4511 AM, Center Welcoming Committee Mtg., 11:00 AM, Center April 25: St. Patrick s Serves at Peace of Bread Grade 10 Retreat, 5:00 9:00 PM Blackstone Valley Quilters Mtg., Center April 29: YNIA Cardboard Village Upcoming Baptisms: April 15: Dino Saska, 5:00 PM, Church April 22: Shea Donovan, 11:30 AM, 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) 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 by calling or emailing Tina Pilibosian at 5088870497 or cpilibosian@gmail.com or call Shelly or Jackie at the rectory at 5082345656
Reflections: Welcome It s hard to believe we are at the end of our Faith Formation year. As I started in August I knew I was jumping into this faith formation year with both feet and trying to keep my head above water. I have learned so much this year and am looking forward to the spring and summer to have more time to plan for next year. Some things I have learned include St. Patrick s is an unbelievably beautiful church. The architecture is amazing. The detail work is amazing. I have really loved reading about the history of the church and how the church was designed. I marvel that in the 1890s the people of Whitinsville were using two churches in Verona, Italy as the inspiration for St. Patrick s. That wasn t the time where they could research on an iphone and come up with the plans for the architecture. There is more to the beauty of St. Patrick s though then the architecture. The beauty comes from within. I have been received and welcomed by you. I cannot tell you how much not only I but also my family has appreciated it. My oldest Megan is 23 years old living in Dublin and attending Vet School. She was horrified I was talking about leaving St. Mary s. She had been a parishioner there since she was two weeks old. Yet, she loves it here and she is planning her wedding here next year. I have appreciated all of your help, your ideas and your hugs. Another thing I have learned is that on Sunday I can easily get 12,000 steps just in the church and the rectory. I was not told when I took this job how many steps and stairs I would be climbing. I have learned that in September you start planning Advent lessons and in Advent you are preparing Lenten lessons. I have learned how much this community enjoys its fish (baked and fried) on Lenten Fridays, also another great way to earn my steps. I have learned that five pounds of lunch meat will not feed the Confirmation kids at lunch on retreat and no matter how much you think of the loaves and fishes you still need to make a run to Shaw s for more! I have learned not to schedule classes the Sunday morning before Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter as your generosity shows in the gift baskets dropped off and given those weekends. I have learned parents generosity in providing for retreats and classes for their children and the community. I have seen yet again how God and the Holy Spirit work through us the regular everyday people. As you read this I will be at a conference in Maryland learning more about Youth Ministry, Kid s Faith Journey s, Sacramental prep etc. I am excited to bring what I learn back and use it to help our kids and our teens and our families as we all continue our faith journey. Peace, Aileen REGISTRATION FOR FAITH FORMATION 20182019 IS NOW OPEN. Please go online to the St. Patrick s website and under Faith Formation fill out the registration form. If you need to discuss a payment plan please email Aileen@mystpatricks.com UPCOMING FUN TRIPS PLANNED! There are two upcoming summer trips being planned. On July 11 th we will travel to Crab Apple Whitewater in Deerfield. Bus will leave at 7:15am and be back around 6pm. Cost is $95 for gear, lunch and the bus. Trip open to anyone from just finished 8 th grade and up. $35 is needed to reserve your spot for the trip. August 4 th is Catholic Youth and Family Day at 6 Flags. Admission is $47 and includes BBQ buffet and Mass with Bishop Mitchell Rozanski of Springfield. If you wish to take the bus from St. Patrick s there is an additional $13 per person cost. Please email Aileen@mystpatricks.com if you are interested.
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. Parish Giving Welcome Do you have a couple of hours to volunteer this Spring or Summer to the John 21 bread distribution program? We need assistance trans Bread Ministry porting our Panera Doughnation from Worcester to St. Pat s on both Mondays and Fridays. On these same days, wrapping teams prepare products for freezing and distribution. Training and wrapping materials are provided. Please contact Eileen Mitchell at 508.234.1411 or mitchee@verizon.net to learn specifics about this ministry. Volunteering can impact our community! Thanks for your consideration! KickOff of Our Dollar To Dollar Match Drive thanks to UniBank s Dollar to Dollar Match Up To $5,000.00! Any donation made to John 21 from April 21 May 13th (Mother s day) will be doubled up to $5,000.00. Budgeted Average Weekly: $8,500 Actual w/e: 3/11/2018: $7,251 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. John 21 is an important ministry in our community. Please consider making a donation to help this worthy cause. 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! Laudato Si : On Care for Our Common Home The poor are hurt the most by climate change. Many of the poor live in areas particularly affected by phenomena related to warming, and their means of subsistence are largely dependent on natural reserves and ecosystem services such as agriculture, fishing, and forestry. They have no other financial activities or resources which can enable them to adapt to climate change or to face natural disasters, and their access to social services and protection is very limited. [ ] there has been a tragic rise in the number of migrants seeking to flee from the growing poverty caused by environmental degradation. They are not recognized by international organizations as refugees; they bear the loss of the lives they have left behind, without enjoying any legal protection whatsoever. Sadly, there is widespread indifference to such suffering, which is even now taking place throughout our world (25) Please see today s Bulletin insert for a prayer: Canticle for the Creatures by St Francis (the first environmentalist) and an introduction to the 2018 Earth Day Beyond a Throwaway Culture: Reduce Waste Grow Community (10 Shocking Facts About Plastic Pollution)
Welcome Help Support our Haiti Mission Trip in June We are excited to introduce St. Patrick s Global Mission Team s PickaNumber fundraiser! It is a simple and easy way to become a part of our parish s newest mission a service trip to Haiti in June. ( ( ( You don t need to go anywhere, get dressed up or do much of anything else! ) ) ) Please check out the bulletin boards at the Church s main entrance filled with colorful, numbered envelopes. You are invited to pick a number and use that envelope to make a contribution (for at least the amount of the number on the envelope). Step #1 We encourage you to pick a number that is meaningful to you a birthday, anniversary, your age, address or your favorite athlete s number anything that is special to you!! Step #2 Take the envelope with you and use it to make your contribution you can mail it (as they are already addressed), put it in the collection basket at mass or drop it off at the rectory. You can even make an online donation. (Details are included inside of every envelope.) All contributions will go toward making this mission a reality for Fr. Tomasz, Deacon Pat and the entire team of 16 volunteers. Your donation will help to buy building materials for a modest home, pay the local workers who ensure that our team of amateurs gets the job done right, provide funds to the orphanage where they will stay and help get the group there and back safely. Thank you for your prayers and support of this important outreach and service mission!