Saint Patrick Parish 1 Cross Street, 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 & 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 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 17/18: + Sarah Kilby - by her Family + John Hallam - by Linda Bates Sun., 10:00 AM + Dominick Campopiano - by the Zullo Family Sun., 5:00 PM + Joseph Lachapelle - by Joseph & Julianna Lachapelle 8:30 AM Daily Mass Intentions February 19-23 If school is cancelled or delayed for Northbridge Public Schools due to inclement weather then Mass is cancelled. Monday Tuesday Chad & Lisa Kelly - 30th Wedding Anniversary (Living) + People of St. Patrick Parish - Wednesday + Thursday - No Mass - 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 Friday - No Mass Weekend of February 24/25: Sat., 4:30 PM+ Edward & Bertha Forsythe & Seth Proux Sun., 8:00 AM - by their Family + Anthony Prapuolenis (30th Anniv.) - by his Family Sun., 10:00 AM + Edward Kilcoyne - by Gail Barton Sun., 5:00 PM + Sister Cecelia James, SSJ - by Joseph & Julianna Lachapelle The Mass book is open for the months of February-March. If you would like to book a mass in memory of a loved one please call the rectory at 508-234-5656.
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 2-5: 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 5:00-7:30 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: Feb. 18: Utilities Upcoming Special Collections: Feb: Catholic Free Press ( No Date) Upcoming February Meetings/Events: Feb. 18: Welcoming Committee Meeting, 11:30 AM - 1 PM Feb. 20: Shelter, 7:00 PM- 7:00 AM Feb. 21: Flubber Movie Afternoon: 1:30-4:00 PM, Center Feb. 22: Journey to the Center of the Earth Movie Afternoon: 2-5 PM, Center Feb. 23: Fish and Chips: 4:30-7 PM, Center Stations of the Cross, 7:00 PM, Church Feb. 24: Music Ministry: 6-9 PM, Center Feb. 25: Triduum Committee Mtg., 11:00 AM, Conference Rm. SPiN Action, 1:15-4:15 pm, Center Feb. 26, 27, 28: Parish Mission, 7 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: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsals: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:-8:30 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 Pilbosian at 508-234-2255 or cpilbosian@gmail.com or call Shelly or Jackie at the rectory at 508-234-5656
Welcome Reflections: Discover Your Belovedness this Lent This picture was taken on the road from Jericho to Jerusalem. My wife, Lisa, and I were struck by the baroness of the desert where, most likely, Jesus was tempted. The same Spirit that led Jesus out in to the desert to be tempted leads us into this Lenten desert these forty days. And just as Jesus faced temptation, we are called to face our own temptations that threaten us in our lives to not be who we are called to be. I was listening to a sermon by Henri Nouwen presented at the Crystal Cathedral on The Beloved. And in his talk he reminds us that just as Jesus came out of the waters of the Jordan a voice from heaven spoke calling him The Beloved. And when we have been baptized we are called God s Beloved sons and daughters. But just as Jesus faced the temptations in his desert journey, temptations that tried to convince him he was something other than God s beloved or that being The Beloved is something other than what He was called to be, so we too face temptations that try to convince us that we are not the Beloved of God - that God doesn t have a purpose for each and every one of us. Our Lenten journey is a time to face these temptations, whatever they may be and to name them and to seek God s help in overcoming them so that we can be who God calls us to be His Beloved Sons and Daughters. And as we face our temptations, we need to know that we do not face them alone. As a community we come together to share our blessedness with each other and the world. That is what we are called to do as Beloved Sons and Daughters of God. So as you journey through this Lenten season, and encounter our own temptations, know that we are never alone. We walk together through the desert to discover our own belovedness. We are truly blessed. Peace, Deacon Patrick
STEWARDSHIP / MINISTRIES: Sharing our time, treasure and talent with others. Welcome Young Neighbors In Action 2018 Fish & Chips Please join us on 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 508-234-3232. 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. COMING UP: 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 If you would like a copy of your giving for tax purposes please e-mail: Jleblanc@MyStPatricks.com What Do You Need? Lent 2018 The Paschal Triduum 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, Masses at 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM ( No 5:00 PM Mass) Fill the Font: Bring Non-Perishable food and place it in the Baptismal Font. It will be donated to the Peace of Bread Ministry Taize Worship: Wednesday, March 14, 7:00-8:00 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, 7:30-8:30 PM Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 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. 26-28, 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3:30 PM or by appointment. Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM Drop In Reconciliation: Sunday, March 4, 2:00-3:00 PM Anointing of the Sick: March 3rd and 4th, After Each Mass YNIA Fish & Chips: Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent 4:30-7:00 PM in the Center or take Out Parish Giving Budgeted Average Weekly $8,500 Actual Average January $8,066
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 COMING UP - On Caring for Our Common Home Bartholomew, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, along with Pope Francis issued a joint prayer on Sept. 1, 2017 drawing attention to the ethical and spiritual roots of environmental problems which require that we look for solutions not only in technology but in a change of humanity. Pope Francis, in his encyclical Laudati Si, asks us to replace consumption with sacrifice, greed with generosity, wastefulness with a spirit of sharing, and embody an asceticism which entails learning to give, and not simply to give up. (Paragraph 9) Soon, there will be opportunities to share what we are doing in our lives and what more we could do at home, at work, and in our parish to help the environment. 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. 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 as well as, clean twin-sized blankets for guests that stay in the shelter. Also needed: 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: fbmbcbjb@charter.net. 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. Each year the Knights of Columbus Mumford Council 365 awards scholarships to high school seniors. An application for the graduating class of 2018 can be obtained by calling Jon Belanger at (508)234-4560. For a student to be eligible, they must have a relative who is an active member of K of C 365 and be attending a college, university or secondary school after graduation. Last year, the K of C 365 awarded (9) scholarships to area students. 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 508-234-9163. Thank you for supporting our YNIA! 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! ST. PAT'S MISSION TRIP TO HAITI JUNE 17-22, 2018 - In Partnership with BLB (Be Like Brit.org) If you have any questions, please contact parishioner Kate Salmon-Robinson at katesalmon@aol.com or at 508-254-7766 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.