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St. Patrick Parish
1 Cross St., Whitinsville, MA 01588
Our Mission Statement: “Love God. Love One Another. Grow Disciples.”
March 3, 2019
March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome Welcome Welcome
Weekend of March 2/3
Sat., 4:30 PM + John P. Harris (8th Anniv.)
- by his Family
Sun., 8:00 AM + Margaret Campbell
- by Mary and Ken Glendenning
Sun., 10:00 AM + Doug Brown
- by Laura and Paul Dankz
Sun., 5:00 PM + People of St. Patrick Parish
March 4-8 (8:30 AM Unless Otherwise Noted)
If school is cancelled or delayed for Northbridge Public Schools due to inclement weather then Mass is cancelled.
Monday + Richard Laba
- by his Wife, Margaret
Tuesday + Doug Brown
- by the Lamontagne’ s
Wednesday ( Ash Wednesday):
8:30 AM: + People of St. Patrick Parish
Noon: + Rev. Srum Swainey
- by Nicki Verploegen
6:30 PM: + People of St. Patrick Parish
Thursday and Friday - No Mass
Weekend of March 9/10
Sat., 4:30 PM + Leo Beaulieu (48th Anniv.)
- by his Daughters
Sun., 8:00 AM + People of St. Patrick Parish
-
Sun., 10:00 AM + Cathy Phelan
- by her Family
Sun., 5:00 PM + Jose Ferreira and James Soares
- by their Family
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.
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.
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.
MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:30 PM; Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM ; Monday-Wednesday 8:30 AM
St. PATRICK PARISH: ‘A Faith Community since 1870’ - Rectory Phone: 508-234-5656
Mrs. Jackie Trottier:
Operations Manager [email protected]
Mrs. Shelly Mombourquette:
Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Mr. Jack Jackson:
Cemetery Superintendent: [email protected]
Rev. Tomasz Borkowski:
Pastor [email protected]
Deacon Patrick Stewart: Deacon [email protected]
Deacon Chris Finan:
Deacon [email protected]
Parish Staff
Mr. Christopher Bilodeau:
Music Director Worship Leader for Sunday,5:00 PM Mass [email protected]
Mrs. Aileen Lemoine:
Director of Student Ministries [email protected]
Ms. Jeanne LeBlanc:
Staff Support [email protected]
Mrs. Mary Contino:
Wedding Coordinator [email protected]
Mrs. Marylin Arrigan:
Staff Support, Bulletin [email protected]
-Volunteer Support Staff -
For Minister Schedule e-mail:
March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome Welcome Welcome
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LIFE IN THE PARISH
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 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
FAITH FORMATION
stpatsville @stpatricks20 st.patricksparish
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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.
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
508-887-0497 or [email protected] or call Shelly or Jackie at the rectory at 508-234-5656
Music Ministry
Cantor Rehearsal: First and Third Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM
Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsals: Second & Fourth Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM
New Members are Always Welcome in any Music Ministry
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 Edu-cation tab and register on-line, or by the office.
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 ar-range 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.
Weekly Prayer Group & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM in the Chapel
All Are Welcome!
The Chapel is available for families to use during Masses on the weekend. Mass is streamed in and there is plenty of room for our younger parishioners to roam around.
Upcoming Second Collections:
March 3: YNIA March 10: Catholic Relief Services
March 17: Utilities March 24: Building Fund
Upcoming Meetings/Events: Shelter at St. Patrick’s Every Tuesday (Depending on the
Weather) - Call 508-266-5122 Mar .3: Faith Formation, , Pre-Gr. 1, 10-11AM, Center; Gr. 2-5, 8:45- 9:45 AM, Center; Grade 11, 5-7:30 PM Mar. 4: Faith Formation: Gr. 6,7,8, 6:45-8 PM, Center Mar. 5: Cantor Rehearsal, 7 PM, Center Mar. 6: ASH WEDNESDAY, Masses at 8:30 AM, Noon, & 6:30 PM Mar. 6: YNIA Fish and Chips, 4:30-7 PM, Center Mar. 7: Easter Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM, Church Mar. 8: YNIA Fish and Chips, 4:30-7 PM, Center Mar. 10: Faith Formation, , Pre-Gr. 1, 10-11AM, Center; Gr. 2-5, 8:45- 9:45 AM, Center; Grade 9 & 10, 5-7:30 PM Middle School Retreat: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Mar. 11: Faith Formation: Gr. 6,7,8, 6:45-8 PM, Center
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE Pre school-Grade 1 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. When called up they will be blessed and will proceed downstairs for a special homily just for them.
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-March at varied dates. session begins with the 5:00 PM Mass followed by High School Programming in the center until 7:30 PM.
We have a 5:00 PM Mass Sunday evenings
Come and Try it.
March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome Welcome Welcome Reflections:
Removing the Beam Jesus’ cautioned his disciples to be wary of those who judge their fellow men, going so far
as to even suggest they would be judged with similar standards. In Luke’s gospel we hear Jesus
ask, “Can a blind person guide a blind person?” The answer to this question is presumably no, for
both suffer from a great disadvantage. Both surely will fall into the pit and will likely become
trapped. This warning is still relevant to us today. We seek guidance in our daily lives and hope to find
direction from others. We seek help and advice from friends and family on a multitude of issues. And let’s face
it, sometimes the advice we receive is good and sometimes bad. Human judgement is flawed, deeply at times.
It is motivated by many factors, not all which are noble. Jesus’ message however is simple – when you judge
be sure that you do so with love as your guide. All of us fall short of the glory of God. Knowing this we must
balance judgement with merciful love.
When we “remove the beam” from our own eye – we remove judgement. We see more clearly not the
flaws of others, but the light of God residing within neighbor, friend and enemy. Put another way we see each
other as Jesus sees us. “No disciple is superior to the teacher, but when fully trained, every disciple will be like
his teacher.” When we remove the beam of judgement, we see clearly humanity with love. Thus, we too
embody the loving mercy of Jesus Christ in the world.
God Bless, Deacon Chris
Lenten Schedule 2019
Ash Wednesday March 6
Mass 8:30 AM
Mass Noon
Mass 6:30 PM
The Paschal Triduum
Holy Thursday April 18 7:00 PM
Good Friday April 19 7:00 PM
Holy Saturday April 20 7:30 PM
Easter Sunday April 21 8:00 AM
10:00 AM
No 5:00 PM Mass
Adoration
Wednesdays 3:00-7:00 PM
-Reflection Group
Ash Wednesday (Chapel) 7:30-8:30 PM
Wed. (Chapel) 3/6—4/17 7:00-8:00 PM
Thurs. (Parish Center) 3/7—4/18 10:00-11:00 AM
Stations of the Cross
Friday evenings at 7:00
Living Stations Good Friday
(Presented by Youth Ministry) Apr 19,
3:00 PM
Mission Series Mar 18—20 Church 7:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays 3:30 PM or by appointment
Wednesdays 3/13 - 4/17 6-7 PM
Reconciliation Opportunity (Drop in)
Sunday March 24th 2-3 PM
Anointing of the Sick
March 23rd and 24th (After All Masses)
Taize worship is a prayer service consisting
of meditative chanting and periods of silence
in order to reach a contemplative state.
Please join us in the church For Taize
Worship
Wednesday, April 3rd Church 7—8 PM
Annual YNIA Fish & Chips
Wed. Mar 6th Center 4:30-7:00 PM
Fri. March 8– April 12 Center 4:30-7:00 PM
Thank you for supporting our Mission Trip
“Fill the Font ”
Bring non-perishable food. Place in the Baptismal
Font. They will be donated to the “Peace of
Bread” Ministry
March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome Welcome 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, Capt. Jason
Jordan, US Army, So. Korea, Michael DeFazio Deployed, Nicole DeFazio Deployed USS Monterey CG61.
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.
STEWARDSHIP / MINISTRIES: Sharing our time, treasure and talent with others.
Young Neighbors In Action 2019 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 $5.00 per bowl. Beer & Wine will be available for purchase. Come enjoy great conversations as well as a wonderful meal.
St. Patrick's Recycling Day 2019 -
May 18th 9am - 3pm
It's Time for Spring Cleaning! Please save the following items for the Spring 2019 recycling event. Infor-
mation sheets are located at the entrance to the Church/Chapel.
Returnable bottles/cans
Electronics Recycling - priced per item
Onsite paper shredding - $7 per copy paper size box
Textile recycling - help to meet the 2500lb recycling goal - please donate gently used clothing, accessories & linens that can
be resold
All proceeds will benefit the YNIA service trip to San Diego this summer.
Volunteers needed to pick
up the John 21 Panera Bread
donation on Friday March 8
and 15. Must arrive at Panera
on Gold Star Blvd in
Worcester between 6:30-7
AM. Call Eileen @
774.641.3537 no later than
March 6.
If you would like to help but can’t that week please
feel free to contact Eileen as well.
Eating Simply Lent 2019 The Global Catholic Climate Movement Lenten theme
is choosing to eat less meat this Lent as an effort in
protecting creation..
Fasting from meat is part of Catholic tradition.
For a number of reasons, some environmental and social
justice, some are eating less meat and eating more plant-based meals.
(Of course, daily nutrient requirements must be considered. Eating a
bunch of carrots or a half dozen oranges is not a well-balanced meal.)
To learn more about the plan for adding a day each week for plant-based
meals, and for resources from recipes to frequently asked questions, go
to http://Catholicclimatemovement.global/lent-2019
Parish Giving: Budgeted Average Weekly: $8,500.00
Actual w/e: 2/24/2019: $7,224.00
March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome Welcome Welcome
Join us for Steubenville East 2019: The
2019 theme is “Belong”. This youth conference takes place Friday, July 12th through Sunday July 14th at UMass Lowell.
This weekend is a wonderful time to gather with 3000 teens from across New England who are excited about their faith. There are a variety of faith filled activities throughout the weekend. Steubenville East is open to all teens who have finished 8th through 12th grades. We will leave around 1 pm from St. Patrick's for UMass Lowell on Friday and be back around 4pm on Sunday.
The weekend costs $275 plus the cost of T-shirts. This includes all food, lodging and event tickets. A deposit of $50 is due at registration. For
more information please email Aileen.
St. Patrick's New Summer Program "Youth In Action": July 15-19, 2019
This one week program is open to all middle school students finishing 6th through 8th grades. The program will run from 8:15 am to 3 pm. Groups will spend the morning working on local service projects and the afternoon doing social activities. We hope to spend one afternoon at Purgatory Chasm finished with ice cream at West End Cream-ery. Our last day weather permitting we hope to spend at Breezy Acres in Douglas.
We will host an informational meeting on Sunday February 10th at 11:30 am for volunteers and those interested in participating. Adult Volunteers will be needed as Chaperones.
Vacation Bible School at St. Patrick's : August 5th through the 9th, from 9 am to 12 pm.
Over the course of the week we will follow St. Paul's Dangerous Journey through Athens to spread the Good News.
VBS will be open to all children finishing Preschool through 5th grade. We will host an informational meeting
on Sunday January 27th at 11:30 am in the Parish Center. Help will be needed with transforming the Parish Center into Athens, registration, snacks,
working the "marketplace" stations, and volunteer-ing the week of the program.
UPCOMING SPECIAL DATES:
NAC Food Pantry (508-234-4599)
Open Tues.10 AM - Noon & Thurs. 1:00-3:00 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.
Winter Flu Season
In light of the flu epidemic we are suspending distri-bution 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.”
Jube’s Family Restaurant In Celebration of our 5th
Anniversary will donate 20% Present this coupon for any meal on Thursday March 7 and
Jube’s Family Restaurant will donate 20% of your check to the John 21 Community Breakfast.
Congratulations to John 21 as we celebrate 5 years
Thank you to everyone that has made John 21 community Breakfast the Great program it has become . We
have served 35,000 meals since we started on February 2014. Our guests appreciate and enjoy a great meal
and wonderful conversations every Saturday. Thank you to all who continue to support us through dona-
tions of goods and monetary gifts. We also thank the Bread Ministry under the direction of Eileen Mitchell
for twice a week picking up bread in Worcester and wrapping it for John 21 community Breakfast. Thank you to our team
leaders: Team 1: Mary Lou Verla and Anne Covino, Team 2, Joe Deneault, Team 3, Jessica Ryan, Team 4, Shelly Mombour-
quette, Team 5, John Lapointe, Team 6, Marcia Lewis, Team 7, Terry Day and Denise Cahalane, Team 8, Kitty Manyak Team 9,
Eileen Mitchell, and all their team members totaling 142. Thank you for answering Gods call to serve the poor and lonely. If
you would like to help John 21 in anyway please contact [email protected].
You will be glad you got involved.