Saint Patrick Parish 1 Cross Street Whitinsville, MA 01588
Parish Staff 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 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 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 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 October 28/29: + Richard Piper (1st Anniv.) - by his Family + People of St. Patrick Parish Sun., 10:00 AM + Michael Wilga (7th Anniv.) - by his Family Sun., 5:00 PM + Charles & Ida Hobart - by Bud & Bette Bartlett 8:30 AM Daily Mass Intentions Oct. 30-Nov. 3: Monday + Ann Fletcher - by her Family Tuesday + John Homenick - Viola Paulhus & Family All Saints Day Masses Wednesday 8:30 AM + John & Dorothy Harris and Fred Harris - by their Family 12:00 Noon +Mary Woodward and Dot Skerry - by Friends 6:30 PM + Sarah Kilby - by Aunt Thursday - No Mass Friday - No Mass Weekend of November 4/5: Sat., 4:30 PM Sun., 8:00 AM + Mary Beaulieu - by her Daughters + Dennis Charpentier - by the Pohlman Family Sun., 10:00 AM + Louis & Ann Gerbi - by Maurice & Rosalie Lamontagne Sun., 5:00 PM + Tony Lachance - by his Family The Mass book is open for the months of October -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 8:45 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. Upcoming Faith Formation Classes: Oct. 29: Faith Formation, Gr. 2-5, 8:45-11 AM, Center; Pre K-1, 10-11 AM, Center; Gr. 9 & 10, 5-7:30 PM; 30: Faith Formation, Gr. 6-8, 6:45-8 PM, Center Nov. 5: Faith Formation, Gr. 2-5, 8:45-11 AM, Center; Grade 11: 5-7:30 PM, Church 6: Faith Formation, Gr. 6-8, 6:45-8 PM, Center Weekly Prayer Group & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM (Center) All Are Welcome! 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. 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. 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: Oct. 29: Utilities Nov. 1: All Saints Nov. 2: All Souls Upcoming Oct./Nov. Meetings/Events: Oct. 29: SPiN Action, 1:15-4:15 PM, Center Oct. 5: Greeter Ministry Gathering, 3:30-4:00PM, Chapel November- 1: Sunshine Senior Luncheon, Noon following Mass for those who signed up. Laudato Si, 7-8:30 PM, Center St. Patrick s Serves Peace of Bread 2: Laudato Si, 9-10 AM, Center 7: Parish Center Reserved, 5-9 PM 8: Laudato Si, 7-8:30 PM, Center 9: Laudato Si, 9-10 AM, 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 All Saints Breakfast Mumford Council #365 Knights of Columbus will be holding their 19th Annual All Saints Breakfast on November 5th from 8 AM to 12 noon. Made to order omelets,french toast, sausages, scrambles eggs and more!!! See the flyer in the bulletin for more information. Any questions please contact Rich Green 508.341.3875. Saint Patrick s In Action (a.k.a. SPIN) October 2017 June 2018 Service on Sundays : 10/29, 11/19, 12/17, 1/28, 2/25, 3/18, 4/8, 5/6, 6/3 SPin Action is our Parish Mission open to everyone that is called to serve the local needy. It consists of both youth and adults that help people grow in their commitment to service using the gifts that each one of us has received from God. Our mission is to provide St. Patrick s community with the opportunity to serve those in need and to hear the ways God has called us to live out the Gospel. Through action we seek to help the elderly, the poor, the weak, the lonely, the disabled, and those in our parish who need assistance. If you would like to be a part of this ministry or would just like more information please contact Eileen Mitchell at mitchee@verizon.net or call 774-641-3537. Our Lady of the Valley Regional School would like to thank everyone who helped make the Catholic Schools Appeal a success: the parishioners who contributed so generously, the parents who helped organize the event, the students who showed their pride in their school by wearing their uniforms, the students who greeted everyone as they entered church, and the students who spoke at various Masses. Such a collaborative effort by so many is deeply appreciated by the OLV community. Luncheon All Saints Day / Senior Fall Luncheon Invitations were sent out last week for the November 1st Senior Fall Luncheon that will follow the noontime Mass. The luncheon will be in the Parish Center. Please notify the office at 508-234-5656 to make your reservation by Monday. Only 5 Spots Left!! Sign up now to go on the upcoming 2018 YNIA service trip to Wisconsin. Go on line today and register. For more information contact either Aileen or Shelly at 508-234-5656. The Greeter Ministry is celebrating its 2nd year anniversary at St. Patrick s Parish. Our mission each weekend is to simply welcome parishioners into our weekend masses with a warm greeting and leaving mass with a have a great week. If 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. All Souls Memorial Service If you have lost a loved one during this past year and would like them remembered in our All Souls Day Memorial Service on November 15th, please email Jeanne at: Jeanne@mystpatricks.com or call the office at: 508-234-5656
Reflections: Welcome Air Conditioning Fund Close to Reaching its Goal! Friends, I would like to take this opportunity to update you on our efforts to raise the funds for the air conditioning / heating system at St. Patrick s Church. As you know the system in hot summer days will help us to create a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment during worship on Sundays, at funerals and weddings. Hot and humid weather can be oppressive and distractive. Second of all, the system will also support our existing heating system particularly in the fall and the spring months. Lastly, creating a climate control environment will help us to prevent paint from deteriorating. Having completing the renovation of the interior of the church this is very importing to us as well. The fundraiser has been very successful so far and the generosity of many parishioners and support of this project has been nothing but amazing. Over 127 parishioners contributed $112,300.00 to this project. Our original goal was set at $120,000.00. Our recent review of the project, however, revealed that our electrical system has to be upgraded to a greater extent than was initially anticipated and more electrical power is needed to accommodate the project. The electrical system needs to be changed from one-phase panel to three-phase panel, which will benefit our church building in and of itself. As you can imagine National Grid has to be involved in this project in addition to our electrician. The breakdown of the project and the additional cost amounts to $23,890.00 more than the original estimate of $120,000.00. Below is the breakdown of the cost: The installation of the AC/H system: $111,050.00 Connecting the AC/H system to electrical panel: $9,758.00 National Grid Upgrade: $7,809.07 Installation of the three-phase panel: $15,273.74 Total cost: $143,890.81 As you can see we need to raise $31,590.81 to start the project. Together with the Finance Committee and the Building Committee I am committed to this project and as soon as we secure the funds we will begin the project. Our hope is to start and finish the project either before Christmas if possible or before spring of 2018. The installation of the system should take about a month. Again, I wish to thank everyone who has contributed to this project. We are very close at this time to reaching our goal, and if you had not yet had a chance to make a contribution, I invite you to prayerfully consider supporting this effort in the next couple of weeks. If you have any questions regarding the project, feel free to contact me personally, and I would be more than happy to talk to you. God s peace and blessing to all of you. With gratitude of the gift of our community, Fr. Tomasz We Have an Opening in our Faith Formation Staff! The Coordinator of Children s Ministries provides a vision for the parish s effort in ministry for children through 5th grade. This position works closely with the Pastoral Associate to Youth Ministry. If you are interested in this part time position, please e-mail Fr. Tomasz at FrTomasz@mystpatricks.com and include a cover letter and resume.
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 Thank You to the Whitinsville Christian School for donating 100 apple pies to St. Patrick s. They will be used for the Thanksgiving food baskets we provide for members of the community. Evening of Praise and Worship Music Living Waters Music Ministry invites you to an evening of Praise and Worship music, light refreshments and fellowship on November 18 from 7-9 pm at the Sacred Heart of Jesus parish hall on 11 Day St, Webster. All ages are welcome to this free event. Doors open at 6:30 pm. St. Patrick s Music Ministry if anyone is interested in participating in this joyful, exciting and fulfilling ministry please contact Kiel Krommer, Kiel@mystpatricks.com or call the office: 508: 234:5656. Choir Rehearsal is on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the main church. We are always looking for additional cantors, too! Cantor Rehearsal is at 7:00 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the church. When you sing you pray twice over Please join us...all are welcome! John 21 is doing really well. As of this week we have served over 25,500 meals since our start date of February 15, 2014. The people we serve appreciate our continued service to them. Do you have a desire to help those in need? Perhaps you would like to help out once and see if it is something that you would like to do. Breakfast is served every Saturday from 8-10. Maybe Saturdays don t work for you. Would you like to help with Bread pick up or wrapping? Maybe you can not help with any of these things but would like to donate to help keep the program running? Feel free to call Shelly at 508-234-5656 or e-mail at Shelly@mystpatricks.com for more information. Thank you from the Campaign for Human Development. St. Patrick s donated a total of $450.00 to the campaign. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the national anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ " Don t forget!!! We have a 5 PM Mass. You can sleep in on Sunday and go to the 5:00 PM Mass Sunday evening. Come and try it. Jube s Family Restaurant First Thursday of the Month Present this coupon for any meal on the first Thursday of every month and Jube s Family Restaurant will donate 10% of your check to the John 21 Community Breakfast.