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 March 3/4: + Leo Beaulieu - by his Daughters + George Pouliot 20th Anniv. - By his Wife & Children Sun., 10:00 AM + Blanche Deveroux - By Pat Vassar Sun., 5:00 PM + John & Alice Cook - by their Family 8:30 AM Daily Mass Intentions March 5-9 If school is cancelled or delayed for Northbridge Public Schools due to inclement weather then Mass is cancelled. Monday Tuesday Wednesday + + Pouliot Family Thursday - No Mass - by the Quigley Family + Louis & Ann Gerbi - by their daughter Rosalie - 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 Sat., 4:30 PM Sun., 8:00 AM Weekend of March 10/11: + John Harris 7th Anniv. - by his Family + David Salo - by Zen & Linda Abramavicius Sun., 10:00 AM + Cathy Phelan 4th Anniv. - by her Family Sun., 5:00 PM + Jose Ferreira - by his wife Mary 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 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. 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. 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! 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: March 4: Young Neighbors In Action Upcoming March 11: The Church in Latin America Upcoming March Meetings/Events: March 3/4: Anointing of the Sick, After all Masses March 4: Drop In Reconciliation, 2-3 PM, Church March 6: Special Needs Info. Mtg., 6:30-8:30 PM, Chapel March 6 Festival Choir March 8: REAL... March 9 Fish & Chips 4:30-7:00 PM March 9 Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM March 14 Taize 7:00-8:00 PM 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 Tina Pilibosian at 508-234-2255 or cpilibosian@gmail.com or call Shelly or Jackie at the rectory at 508-234-5656
STEWARDSHIP / MINISTRIES: Sharing our time, treasure and talent with others. Young Neighbors In Action 2018 Fish & Chips Welcome 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. 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! HELP NEEDED MARCH 17TH AT 8:00 AM We need help taking down the manger. It takes a good group of strong people weather you are in high School or older we need it down by the 17th. It will only take about an hour just bring your muscles. 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
Reflections: Welcome Talking About School Violence with Our Kids In his masterfully written book, The Screwtape Letters, C.S Lewis attempts to explore what he called, the mystery and seduction of violence. It s a saying that has always captivated me that violence is something we humans are drawn to. The scriptures certainly seem to lend credit to his observation, but we are called by Jesus to remake the history of the world in the image of God. School violence impacts everyone, no matter how old or young, we feel the very real pain that comes with shooting tragedies like Sandy Hook and Marjory Stoneham Douglas High School. How we talk with our children about school violence is therefore important and can help them to mourn and feel safe. Experts who deal with this type of violence encourage parents and teachers alike to follow specific steps when talking with kids off all ages about the reality of school violence. 1. What does your child already know? Kids find out a lot more about the world than we give them credit for. In many cases the information they have might be inaccurate and lead to feelings of insecurity. 2. Let kids know that it is okay to talk about scary or sad events. Share your feelings with them to help them see that feeling scared or angry are natural responses to such acts. Ask them how they feel about the event. 3. Reassure your child that they are safe. Teachers, parents, administrators and local law enforcement work tirelessly to kids safe. 4. Share information with your kids about the event, but take into consideration their age when doing so. 5. Experts also encourage parents to keep up their daily routine in the face of violence. This might require some changes like turning off the news repeated exposure to violent events can cause anxiety in kids and adults. All of this might seem too simple when dealing with crisis, but it s a start. I remember growing up as a child and listening to my favorite afternoon show Mr. Roger s Neighborhood. Mr. Roger s always had a way of explaining difficult issues in words kids could understand. As a father and adult I still find two pieces of his wisdom important today. In the face of tragedy Mr. Roger s would say, The world is full of good people. It was something his mother taught him. He also knew a good hug would go a long way in healing. God Bless Deacon Chris 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.
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 NAC Food Pantry 508-234-4599 Open Tuesdays 10:00 AM - Noon & Thursdays 1-3 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. Upcoming Steubenville Youth Conference Every summer across the country about 50,000 teens attend one of 25 Steubenville Youth Conferences. This year Steubenville East will be held July 13th through the 15th at UMass Lowell. Over three thousand teens from New England will attend. This is a powerful weekend for teens. Life is so crazy and so many people are pulling our teens in different directions. This weekend is time to stop and listen for God s voice. This is not to say this is a quiet weekend. There are moments of prayer and moments of amazing music and dancing. Our teens really bond in this weekend. St. Patrick s is going to take a group of teens with the Diocese of Worcester. The weekend costs $275. This includes busing to and from UMass, 2 T-shirts for the weekend, lodging in the dorms and all food. These conferences sell out every year. If your teen is interested please contact Aileen by phone 508-234-5656 or email Aileen@mystpatricks.com as soon as possible. Eligible teens are from those who have completed 8th grade to those who have finished 12th grade. 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! You're Invited! Are you looking for quality, PreK - 8 Catholic education for your child (ren)? Would you like to provide your child(ren) with small class sizes, top-notch educators and amazing opportunities like foreign language and instrumental music instruction, sports, National Junior Honor Society membership and more? Did you know the answers to those questions are right around the corner at Our Lady of the Valley Regional School in Uxbridge? Prospective families are cordially invited to attend one of OLV's Open Houses held at the school throughout the spring. Below are the dates and times of the next several opportunities to tour the school, meet the Principal and faculty and discover what makes Our Lady of the Valley School a true educational gem right here in the heart of the Blackstone Valley! We're looking forward to seeing you! Thursday, March 22nd 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5th 6-7:30 p.m. OLV Needs YOU! Our Lady of the Valley Regional School has an immediate part-time opening in it's After-school Childcare Program. This is a great opportunity for a retiree or person working part-time to fill in a few hours of their day among some of the finest children in the area. We are looking for an adult (18+) to work M-F (or any of those days!) from 2:45-5:30 p.m. at a rate of $11/hr. If you're interested or know someone who may be, please contact Mary Anderson at OLV at (508) 278-5851. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. 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. If you would like a copy of your giving for tax purposes please e-mail: Jleblanc@MyStPatricks.com 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.