Congratulations Confirmation May 11, 2017 Wisdom Emilee Emilee Angell Riley Cecilia Bartolini Jack George Bradley Jillian Cecilia Casey Matthew Francis Chagnon James Michael Ciras Sarah Mida Cleary James James Crawford Maria Patricia Cray Megan Mary Conroy Brandon Brendan Daubney Meghan Michael Dowd Samuel Sebastian Gallagher Trevor Sabastian Gallagher Sadie Irene Gareau Jake Peter Habbel Timothy David George Haverty Taylor Veronica Keene Meaghan Ann Kelly Fortitude Piety Alexandra Bridget Lindgren Amanda Dymphna Maccaline Bryan Michael Manuels Robert Robert Marino Sophia Frances Masciarelli Hillary Rita Mellor Jonathan Sebastian Mellor Kathryn Dymphna Mellor Maya Catherine Ostoin Katherine Rose Pingeton Andrew Oliver Quercio Jake Wolfgang Robertson Matthew Francis Robertson Catherine Cecilia Sobkowiak David Simeon Stearns Camryn Camryn Sullivan Dante Thomas Trombino Molly Alexis Zona Understanding Knowledge Counsel Fear Of God
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. Christina Pichette: Pastoral Associate to Youth Ministry Christina@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Maryanne Swartz: Coordinator of Children s Ministries Maryanne@mystpatricks.com Mr. Kiel Krommer: Music Director Kiel@mystpatricks.com Mr. Christopher Bilodeau: Worship Leader for Sunday, 5:00 PM Mass Mrs. Jackie Trottier: Operations Manager Jackie@mystpatricks.com Mrs. Shelly Mombourquette: Administrative Assistant Shelly@mystpatricks.com Mr. Jack Jackson: Cemetery Superintendent: Jack@mystpatricks.com 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 May 13/14: + Irene Mickey St. Martin (1st Anniv.) - by her Family + Rene J. Roy - by Dick & Aline Desjardin Sun., 10:00 AM + Christine Menard - by Don Menard & Family Sun., 5:00 PM + Parishioners of St. Patrick - 8:30 AM Daily Mass Intentions May 15-19: Monday + Stephen H. Munroe - by Linda Abramavicius Tuesday + - Wednesday + - Thursday - No Mass Friday - No Mass Sat., 4:30 PM Sun., 8:00 AM Weekend of May 20/21: + Ronald Riel - by his Parent + Patricia Lord (3rd Anniv.) - by her Family Sun., 10:00 AM + Nellie Vassar - by her daughter, Pat Vassar Sun., 5:00 PM + The Class of 2017 - St. Patrick Parish 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 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 & 3 Sunday 11:05 AM - 12:05 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-February at varied dates. Special Sessions take place throughout the year check the weekly schedule for times. Middle School: Monday 6:45-8:00 PM High School: Sunday 5:00-7:30 PM Upcoming Faith Formation May 21: Senior Mass at the 5:00 PM Mass Weekly Prayer Group & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM (Chapel) All Are Welcome! Adoration Continues: Every Wednesday 3:00-9:00 PM in the Church 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 508-278-5851 www.ourladyofthevalleyregional.com Welcome 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. 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: May 21: Utilities May 25: Ascension June 4: Communication Campaign Upcoming Meetings/Events: May 14: St. Patrick serves at Peace of Bread May 20: YNIA Car Wash, 8:30 AM-2 PM, Grounds May 21: SPiN Action, 1:15 PM - 4 PM, Center May 21: Welcoming Committee Mtg., 11:30 AM, Center May 25: Senior Luncheon Upcoming Baptism: May 21: Hudson Beckham Hogan, 10:00 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) 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
STEWARDSHIP/MINISTRIES 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 St. Patrick s Game Fest Calling all Party Planners Masters of Fun, Organizing Gurus to help plan and organize our Parish Family Game Fest Help us plan and refresh our Fall Community Gathering Please join us on May 17th at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center Help is Needed May 21st 1:15-4:00 PM This month we are adding 2 more sites. One will be our John 21 community garden and the other will be painting Catholic Charites porch. We will also have all our usual sites of Alternatives, Whitinsville Retirement Society, Beaumont/Whitney Place and St. Camillus. Please consider joining us as we help our local community. You may sign up on line at: Mystpatricks.com or e-mail Shelly@mystpatricks.com. Welcome Baby Shower The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Baby Shower on the weekend of May 13-14 (Mother s Day Weekend). Donations to help the mothers and their babies at Problem Pregnancy in Worcester will be collected in the port -a-cribs set up in the church. A flier will be provided in the bulletin the weekend of May 6-7 with a list of items that are needed. There is no need to wrap any donations. Please consider helping the Knights in this worthy cause. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Mumford Council #365 - Serving our Community since 1898. Congratulations, Graduates! On May 21st at the 5:00 p.m. we will have our Solemn Graduation Mass for the Seniors who are graduating this year from high school from St. Patrick s parish. Each graduate will be acknowledged and congratulated during Mass. Following the Mass there will be light refreshments in the Parish Center for the seniors and their families. The monthly meeting of the Mumford Council #365, will be held this Tuesday, May 16th at Mumford Hall. There will be a pre-meeting meal at 6:15 PM, followed by the meeting at 7:00 PM. 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. HURRY! Opportunity Coming To An End! Feed The Hungry This is the last weekend for our match. Please consider making a donation. UniBank will match your donation to John 21 dollar for dollar up to $5,000 From April 28-May 14 th (Mother s Day). Please go to mystpatricks.com and click on the Support Us button and follow the quick give link or write a check put John 21 in the memo and mail to St. Patrick Church, PO Box 60, Whitinsville, MA 01588 For more information please contact Shelly@mystpatricks.com or call 508-234-5656.
Reflections: Welcome The following is a recent letter received by Father Tomasz: Dearest Father Tomasz, I cannot fully put into words how jubilant I am that I, as well as my peers, are coming upon the date that we will all be official members of the Catholic Church. I am ready to utilize my faith for the goodness it provides me with for the rest of my life. I have learned that receiving Confirmation is not the end of my faith life, rather, it is the beginning. I am more than ready to take my faith seriously and live out my faith through service. Recently, a group of students from Holy Name went down to Haiti on a mission trip. While there, they built a house for a family in need and played with Haitian orphans. One of my closest friends was lucky enough to be able to go to Haiti. She told me that while reflecting on her trip, it was difficult for her to come back and live her normal life knowing that babies did not have diapers or clothes and that children walked around shoeless while bugs ate at their toes. She said that she was guilty of complaining that a shopping line was too long or that food from certain restaurants is not good, like we all have, yet, we are all lucky enough to even have the privilege of owning clothes and being able to get food whenever we want. After hearing her reflection, questions popped into my head, such as how do I help places in need, like Haiti? What is the next step to helping third world countries? How much change can a young girl, like myself, make? The sacrament of Confirmation means that one is ready and willing. I am ready and willing to live out my faith life and put it to use, whether by helping the suffering children of Haiti or by volunteering at a local food pantry. I have been well prepared to receive the sacrament of Confirmation through all the classes and service projects I have attended. I hope that by becoming an official member of Saint Patrick s Parish in addition to the Catholic community, I will obtain a sense of belonging and direction of goodness towards serving others. Throughout my entire life, it has been stupendous getting to know God and the members of Saint Patrick s Parish. I am looking forward to seeing what my confirmation brings me and how it will enable me to change the world through my faith, one step at a time. The beloved Mother Teresa once said, faith in action is love, and love in action is service. I am beyond prepared to serve and help my world and those who inhabit it and receiving the sacrament of Confirmation will help me to do so. Thank you for your time. Best wishes, Katherine Pingeton Please keep Paul Covino in your prayers as he prepares for his ordination into the Diaconate on June 3rd @10:00 AM at Cathedral of St. Paul in Worcester. Paul will be celebrating his first Mass as a Deacon on Sunday June 4th at 10:00 AM here at St. Patrick s at which time he will be baptizing his Grandson. A reception will follow in the parish center. Happy Mother s Day!
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, LTJG David Mobed, US Navy, USS Mason The Young Neighbors In Action 2017 and Anne Haas will be collecting bottles and cans to help defray the cost of the service trip this summer. Please drop off your clean cans and bottles in the Parish Center. If you would like someone to pick them up call Anne at 508-234-9163. Thank you for supporting our YNIA Team of 30 students and 6 adults as they prepare for their service Trip in June to Tucson Arizona Important Plea from the Diocese of Worcester, Office of the Bishop: At the Bishops Conference meeting in November 2015, the bishops voted overwhelmingly to support a request by Cardinal Wuerl for a one-time collection for completion of the mosaics in the main dome of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. The last time a national collection was taken for the shrine occurred in 1953 in order to build the upper church. This collection is being held during the month of May, 2017. Rather than having a second collection at all the churches, the Diocese will have an online donation page on the diocesan website in order to give to this needed request. The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington has served and continues to serve the American Catholic faithful through tremendous pastoral outreach. Raising the funds to complete this project which began nearly 100 years ago will make the shrine even more inspiring to visiting faithful in its role as a living sign of the continued faith of Catholic in the United States. Please help support the completion of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington whose beauty inspires us all! Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester Workers Needed Our homecare program is looking for aides to care for elders and the disabled in surrounding towns. Aides provide light housekeeping, laundry and shopping. This program provides paid training, mileage reimbursements and a schedule to meet your needs. If interested, please call: 1-800-649-4364