Saint Patrick Parish A Faith Community since 1870 1 Cross Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM Monday Wednesday 8:30 AM 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
Rev. Tomasz Borkowski: Pastor FrTomasz@mystpatricks.com Deacon Patrick Stewart: Deacon DeaconPat@mystpatricks.com Deacon Chris Finan: Deacon DeaconChris@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Christina Pichette: Pastoral Associate to Youth Ministry Christina@mystpatricks.com Mr. Kiel Krommer: Music Director Kiel@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Maryanne Swartz: Coordinator of Children s Ministries Maryanne@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Shelly Mombourquette: Administrative Assistant Shelly@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Jackie Trottier: Operations Manager Jackie@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Mary Contino: Wedding Coordinator Maryc@mystpatricks.com Mr. Jack Jackson: Cemetery Superintendent: Jack@mystpatricks.com Ms. Jeanne LeBlanc: Ministry Scheduler Jleblanc@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Marylin Arrigan: Staff Support, Bulletin Marylin@mystpatricks.com 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 & 3 Sunday 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM Grades 4 & 5 Sunday 8:50 AM - 9:50 AM Children are to attend the 10:00 am Mass and take part in the Children s Liturgy of the Word. Grades 6, 7 & 8 Monday 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM Formal High School Classes will take place September- December at varied times. Special Sessions take place throughout the year check the weekly schedule for times. 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. 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 Fr. Tomasz at the Parish Office (508-234-5656) or Ed or Pauline Rutana at 508-234-7089. OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL 71 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-278-5851 www.ourladyofthevalleyregional.com Free Breakfast every Saturday from 8-10 AM for those in need. Would you like to be a part of this ministry? Contact Shelly@mystpatricks.com or call the rectory. Donations are always welcome. Every First Thursday join us at Jube s with a coupon and 10% of your bill will be donated to John 21. Watch the bulletin for the coupon. 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 Shamrocks: Students age 6-12 Watch Bulletin for rehearsal times and events. 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 SPiN--St. Patrick s in Action Contact Shelly Mombourquette to find out about this monthly service ministry of giving back to our community at Shelly@mystpatricks.com NAC Food Pantry 508-234-4599 Open Tuesdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & Thursdays 1:00-3:00 PM Catholic Charities 508-234-3800 Contact Noreen Landry for support in times of need. Bulletin Information Deadline Information may be e-mailed to Shelly@mystpatricks.com or dropped off at the rectory by Monday evening. 2
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. Saturday, Oct. 29 4:30 PM + Mary Beaulieu By her Daughters 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. Sunday, Oct. 30 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM + Ronald F. Coffey + Leonard Vassar + Parishioners of St. Patrick By his Friends By Pat Vassar Monday, Oct. 31 8:30 AM + Lorraine Mombourquette By Gary & Judy Trottier Tuesday, Nov. 1 8:30 AM 12:00 Noon 6:30 PM + All the Holy Souls in Purgatory + Christine Palmer By Helpers of Holy Souls By her Family Wednesday, Nov. 2 8:30 AM + Thursday, Nov. 3 No Mass Friday, Nov. 4 No Mass Saturday, Nov. 5 4:30 PM + Dot Skerry By Cathy & John Morawski Sunday, Nov. 6 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 5:00 PM + Rita Berthiaume + Harold Mathon + Parishioners of St. Patrick By her Family By Wife, Irene, & Family 6th Anniv. Nov. 1 All Saints Nov. 2 All Souls Nov. 6 Building Fund Nov. 20 Campaign for Human Development Second Collection Schedule Sunday, Oct. 30 Baptism of Kylie Grace Balduc Faith Formation Session 10:00 AM 8:50 AM-12:20 PM Church Center Monday, Oct. 31 No Faith Formation Tuesday, Nov. 1 Home School Faith Formation Program Meeting Sunshine Senior Luncheon 6:00-6:45 PM Noon Chapel Wednesday, Nov. 2 Prayer Group and Bible Study 7:00-8:00 PM Chapel Thursday, Nov. 3 Friday, Nov. 4 Saturday, Nov. 5 John 21 Community Breakfast 8:00-10:00 AM Center Sunday, Nov. 6 Baptism of Riley Lynn Stasinos Baptism of Chloe Nicole La Londe Gr. 2 Parent Meeting Faith Formation Session Encounter 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 11:15 AM-12:10 PM 8:50 AM-12:20 PM 5:00-7:30 PM Church Church Center Center center 3
Hard to believe, but we re already one month into the Faith Formation calendar year. This being my first year starting from the first class day, I have been enjoying really digging in to planning the year and learning what works well and what may need to be tweaked next year. The teacher in me is just loving this process! Another perk of being on board for the beginning of the year is getting to know our families better. I have had the pleasure of seeing your smiling faces each Sunday, listening to your experiences in the program and seeing your enthusiasm for giving your children positive and fruitful experiences to learn about their faith. In a world where so many activities compete for our attention, it is reassuring to see that parents have been able to strike a balance between providing their children with both secular and nonsecular experiences that truly are shaping the whole child. The look of Sunday has certainly changed over the years. Stores are open for business, kids sports games are scheduled, there are countless road races and other fun family activities competing for our weekend time, but still, the parents of St. Patrick s consistently keep their children s faith in the forefront. For example, we have many parents who, I know first-hand, put many hours of thought into how to allow their children to participate in their favorite sports or in scouts etc. (which is a very important part of a child s ability to discover his/her own strengths) and still include Faith Formation classes in their children s lives. These parents are very proactive about either enrolling in our home school program, or doing the lessons at home for the first 6 or so weeks until the sports season ends and their children can resume classroom sessions. This takes a great deal of time and commitment from parents, but they rise to the challenge and their children, and indeed their family life, is all the richer because of their dedication. I am also blessed to have such faithful and committed teachers in our program. I can hear them teaching lessons that they clearly have spent a great deal of time planning. When I visit the classrooms each week I find engaged, happy, and interested children fully participating and teachers whose faces are bright with enthusiasm and joy. It is in these moments that both the teacher and the Catholic in me is beyond jubilant. So I must thank all of you; parents, teachers, students and grandparents for making my job feel more like the comfort of an old fashioned Sunday of attending Mass and then heading to grandma s house. With all the uncertainty and conflict in the world today, my St. Patrick s family always provides a solid foundation and a love-filled, faith-filled safe zone where I can refill my cup full of much needed faith. My hope is that yours and your children s experiences in our program offer the same to you. Sincerely in Christ, Maryanne 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. 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 11/16/16 at 7:00 PM please contact the office at 508-234-5656 or e-mail Jackie at: Jackie@MyStPatricks.com by 11/11/16 Senior Luncheon Invitations were sent out last week for the November 1st Fall Luncheon for The Sunshine Seniors. Mass will be at noon followed by a luncheon in the Parish Center. Please notify the office at 508-234-5656 to make your reservation. Included will be made-toorder omelets, French toast, sausage, eggs, home fries, and beans. K of C All Saints Breakfast The Knights of Columbus, Mumford Council 365 is having their 12th All Saints Breakfast from 8 am to noon on Sunday, Nov. 6 at the K of C Hall, 77 Prescott Rd., Whitinsville, MA. Ticket cost: $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $3 for children 4
Giving a Weekly Gift for 2 Years $ 2.00 = $ 208.00 $ 5.00 = $ 520.00 $10.00 = $ 1,040.00 $20.00 = $ 2,080.00 By extending your pledge over a longer period of time, makes your contribution easier and perhaps more affordable to you. SPiN Action Ministers Have you thought of helping our local community? Please consider joining our teams as we go to various nursing homes and alternative sites. These communities treasure our visits. Please go on line http://www.mystpatricks.com/ spin to register or call the rectory. The following are the dates for the rest of the year please consider joining this great ministry for all or one. You will be glad you did. November 13, December 11, January 15, February 12, March 12, April 2, May 21 or June 11. Worldwide Marriage Encounter The one who serves God willingly is heard; his petition reaches the heavens. Let us serve God willingly by strengthening, renewing and rekindling our marriages by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are Dec 2-4, 2016 in Duxbury, MA and Jan 20-22, 2017 in Duxbury, MA. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710 -9963 or visit us at www.wwmema.org. If you and your family would like to donate a Thanksgiving food basket to a needy Northbridge family, please pick up a basket tag and menu in the Chapel. Your support is greatly appreciated. Food baskets must be delivered to our parish center between 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon on Sunday, November 20th. As always, thank you for your generosity. Check out the posters that our middle school students have worked hard on over the past couple of weeks in preparation for All Saints Day on November 1st. Is God Calling You? Do You Know Someone Who Would Like To Learn More About The Catholic Faith? Is There Someone You Know Who Is Baptized Catholic, But Never Received The Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation? St. Patrick s RCIA Team is excited to invite you on A Journey of Faith. Let us walk with you as you discover more about the Catholic Faith and its role in our lives. For more information please contact Deacon Chris Finan at (508) 234-5656. Attention Boy Scouts! Catholic religious medal sessions will be starting Nov 6th for the Ad Altare Dei. The focus of this program is to study the sacraments. It is open to all Catholic Boy Scout & Venturer youth who are 12 years of age or older. For more details and to sign up see: https://goo.gl/aqq0aq Boy Scouts who are in ninth grade or older, and who would like to explore the vocations (single or married life, ordained or religious) may take the Pope Pius XII religious medal program. We need at least 4 Scouts to run this program. Dates and times have not been established. Form or details and to sign up see: https://goo.gl/ q9ll5y Contact Jim Gorman with any questions at jms.gorman@gmail.com" 5
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 George H.W. Bush Aircraft Carrier, U.S. Army, L.Cpl. Troy Monteville, Afghanistan, LTJG David Mobed, US Navy, USS Mason Follow us on Social Media! St Patricks Parish Whitinsville st.patricksparish @stpatricks20 stpatsville NAC Food Pantry 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 Ministry Did you know that we have served over 18,000 meals since we began in February of 2014. That is amazing. We have over 154 volunteers and 9 teams. We serve an average of 150 meals each week. Some weeks we serve up to 175. It is a lot of work and we want say thank you to the following Team Leaders and their teams. Your dedication is greatly appreciated. Team 1: Anne Covino and Mary Lou Verla Team 2: Joe Deneault Team 3: Jessica Ryan Team 4: Gail Langley Team 5: John Lapointe Team 6: Marcia Lewis Team 7: Cindy Sullivan Team 8: Kitty Manyak Team 9: Marty Green and Maura Mahoney Green I also want to thank Eileen and John Mitchell and our bread ministry, who twice a week pick up donated bread at Panera. The bread is then brought to the parish center to be wrapped. Once it is wrapped it is put in the freezer for breakfast on Saturday and what is not used for the breakfast is given to those in need. Due to an increase in the number of meals we serve all our teams could use a couple extra people. Do you know any of these team leaders and want to help with this wonderful ministry to the poor in our community? Feel free to talk to them or call Shelly at the rectory. 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. 6