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St. Patrick Parish 1 Cross Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
January 12, 2020
Our Mission Statement:
“ Love God.
Love One Another.
Grow Disciples.”
January 12, 2020 Baptism of the Lord
Welcome Welcome Welcome
Weekend of January 11 / 12
Sat., 4:30 PM + Joseph and Mary Silva
- by Joe and Terry Silva
Sun., 8:00 AM + People of St. Patrick Parish
-
Sun, 10:00 AM + Arsilia Lapointe (Months Mind)
- by Denise and Paul
Sun., 5:00 PM + People of St. Patrick
January 13- 17 8:30 AM in the Chapel )
Mon. + Roland Girouard
- by Lou and Nancy Pepin
Tues. + Lillian M. Susienka
- by Maggie Eagan
Wed. + Bob Paulhus
- by Viola Paulhus & Family
16 - 17 - No Mass
Weekend of January 18/ 19
Sat., 4:30 PM + Steven Massey (59th Anniv.)
- by Gene and Diane Massey
Sun., 8:00 AM + People of St. Patrick Parish
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Sun, 10:00 AM + Ann White
- Friends
Sun., 5:00 PM + Youth of St. Patricks
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 January-March. If you would like to book a mass in memory of a loved one please call
the rectory at 508-234-5656.
The Mass book opens on March 2 for April-June.
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
Pastor: Rev. Tomasz Borkowski [email protected] Deacon Chris Finan: Deacon
Parish Staff
For Minister Schedule e-mail:
Office Staff Operations Manager : Mrs. Jackie Trottier
Director of Student Ministries: Mrs. Aileen Lemoine
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Shelly Mombourquette
Director of Music: Mr. Christopher Bilodeau
Cemetery Superintendent: Mr. Jack Jackson
Volunteer Support
Wedding Coordinator: Mrs. Mary Contino
Staff Support: Ms. Jeanne LeBlanc
Staff Support, Bulletin: Mrs. Marylin Arrigan
Rectory Phone: 508-234-5656 Mass Intentions
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
stpatsville
@stpatricks20
st.patricksparish
St Patricks Parish Whitinsville
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Call the Office for Information on receiving the Sacraments of Baptism,, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Sacrament of the Sick and Homebound Visits.
508-234-5656
: ‘A Faith Community since 1870’
Sacraments:
If school is cancelled due to weather conditions there will be no Mass on that day.
January 12, 2020 Baptism of the Lord
Welcome Welcome Welcome
Reflections :
Have you ever gone through a stretch of time where, no matter what you do, things just aren’t
going smoothly? A time, when, in all aspects of life, things seem a little bit off - maybe you keep
dropping things, or forgetting things, or can’t seem to say the right things and, the people around
you (yourself included) seem a little grumpier than usual.
That was my experience a couple of weeks ago. I use the words ‘low mojo’ to describe those phases, be-
cause, to me, they feel as though my energy or spark or whatever, is misfiring or not at all, or misaligned in
some way.
It happened somewhere around Christmas Day, and I had heard Andy Williams and Nat King Cole and
chestnuts on fire and ‘whoop-dee-doo’ a little too many times. I found my mind kinda drifting off to memories
of my sister Lisa’s last Christmas in 2003 (she would be gone 3 months later). I also found myself, once
again, struggling to answer the question ‘Why are people so cruel?’, from a tearful 12 year old. Another time, I
think just after Christmas, I was reading the news, and concluded that mankind seems determined to destroy
themselves. To make things worse, for some reason lately, our cat has found it entertaining darting between
my feet as I’m walking around the house and down the stairs. Does he know how much I’m trying not to step
on him. Apparently, he does, and thinks it’s hilarious.
Mostly, I was disheartened by my own attitude. Where was my Christmas spirit? How could I let the most
beautiful gift of love the universe has ever known, the ‘God with us’ gift of Christmas, not sink into my bones?
I should be feeling joyful. Instead, I’m all Mr. Grumpy McGrumpertin.
Eventually, I found myself listening to one of my favorite songs ever, ‘Always with me, always with you’ by
legendary guitar guru, Joe Satriani. It may not be for everyone, but it has been calming me down for over 3
decades. I started thinking about the title ‘Always with me…’ I listened over and over, thinking about ‘Always
with me…’
God is always with me. God is always with me.
I decided to say a little prayer at those times when I felt my ‘mojo’, my spirit, getting low, and of course, I
feel better. It’s funny to me that, sometimes, when I need God’s help the most, is precisely when I don’t ask.
Sometimes, I think ‘Eh…I can fix this myself…’
I can’t fix anything without Him, so it makes more sense to go to Him right away when things start to look a
little dark, and I can’t find the joy in life that I know is all around me.
In our Christmas message ‘Unwrapping Christmas’, Fr Tomasz and Deacon Chris talked about letting God
in, just a little bit, and letting Him do the rest. I think of water, finding it’s way through the smallest opening and
filling up til overflowing.
So, I hope you all had a great Christmas! But if you couldn’t quite connect to the Christmas Spirit the way
you’d hoped, for any reason, no worries. Ask God for help, and let Him in just a little. Jesus tells us to just be-
lieve. We don’t need to do anything to earn the most powerful gift in the universe - God’s love is
foreev…’Always with me, Always with you’
- Chris
January 12, 2020 Baptism of the Lord
Welcome Welcome Welcome
LIFE IN THE PARISH
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 Rehearsals - Cantor s: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM; Contemporary Music Ensemble: 2nd & 4thTuesdays, 7- 9 PM
New Members are Always Welcome !
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL: 508-278-5851 71 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 www.ourladyofthevalleyregional.com
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’ll be
glad you did.
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 January Meetings / Events: Emergency Shelter, Tuesdays, weather permitting call 508-266-5122
to check if it is open.
Jan. 12, Sun: Faith Formation - Gr. 2-5, 8:45-9:45 AM; Pre- Gr. 1, 10-11 AM
Grades 9 & 10, 5 - 7:30 PM
Jan. 13, Mon: Faith Formation - Grades 6,7,8, 6:45-8 PM, Center
Jan. 14, Tues: Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsal, 7 PM, Church
Jan. 18, Sat: First Reconciliation, 11 AM - 1 PM
Jan. 19, Sun: Faith Formation - Gr. 2-5, 8:45-9:45 AM; Pre- Gr. 1, 10-11 AM
Grades 9 & 10, 5-7:30 PM
Jan. 19, Sun: Rite of Acceptance, 10:00 AM, Church
Jan. 19, Sun: YNIA Retreat 12:00-8:00 PM
Jan. 20, Mon: Faith Formation - Grades 6,7,8, 6:45-8 PM, Center
Jan. 21, Tues: Cantor 7 PM, Church
Jan. 26, Sun Welcome Committee Meeting 11:30 AM Center
We have a 5:00 PM Mass Sunday evenings. Come and Try it.
Upcoming Second Collections:
Jan. 19: Utilities Jan. 26: Catholic Home Mission
Greeter Ministry If you are interested in joining the this ministry
which welcomes individuals, couples and families to St. Patrick’s’ Masses please contact: Fred
Beauregard: [email protected]
The Knights of Columbus, Mumford Council #365
If you are not a member of the Knights of Colum-bus and would like to join us, please talk to any
Knight or visit www.kofc365.org.
Student Ministries Schedule Pre school-Grade 1 Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grades 2-5: Sun.8:45 AM including attending the 10:00 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. 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.
STUDENT MINISTRIES / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Amazon Smile Program
Do you order from Amazon? Did you know that if you order through the Amazon Smile Program, you can support St. Pat-rick’s at the same time? If you copy/type this link below into your browser, you will be directed to the smile.amazon.com logon page. You can use your existing Amazon account, but
you must use the Amazon Smile logon page, and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the Church. If you have any questions, please email officesup-
[email protected] or call the rectory office: 508-234-5656. Happy shopping and thank you for your support. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-2106743
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.
John 21 Community Free Breakfast Every Saturday morning from 8:00-10:00 AM. St. Patrick's John 21 Community Breakfast ministry
provides a free, nutritious breakfast every Saturday morning in the spirit of community fellowship and
hospitality.
January 12, 2020 Baptism of the Lord
Welcome Welcome Welcome
Agape Café
at St. Patrick’s
after the 10:00 AM Mass
All are welcome to join us
for Coffee & Donuts
Join us in the Parish Center for a time to socialize!
2020 How about thinking about performing service to
your St. Patrick’s community? We have so many
great ministries and areas that would love to have
your help…
Here are some great ideas:
Help out with our John 21Community Breakfast,
sing in the Music Ministry, become a smiling wel-
come to our church as a Greeter, share the Word
by becoming a Lector, share the Bread and Wine
by become a Eucharistic Minister, help with the
Faith Formation Programs, knit a warm hug by
joining the Prayer Shawl Ministry, extend our sup-
port, outreach and welcome by joining the Wel-
coming Committee, Bereavement Committee,
Agape Café or Video Streaming Ministry…
or volunteer for a host of other things that you can
get involved in throughout the year. If you are in-
terested in giving of your time in service to our
church community - whether it’s in an ongoing min-
istry or once in a while when help is needed -
please contact the office at 508-234-5656 - we’d
love to hear from you!
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.
Parish Giving : Budgeted Average Weekly: $7,926.00
Actual w/e: 1/05/2020: $7,926.00
BLACKSTONE VALLEY EMERGENCY SHELTER
St Patrick's is a host-site for the Blackstone Valley Emergency Shelter on Tuesday nights for those in our community who are in need of a warm, safe place to sleep. The freezing temperatures and snowy conditions during the winter season bring extreme hardship to those that are homeless. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to help the less fortunate. If you are able to be that 'face of Jesus' to those in our community that are in need of com-
passion and support, please consider volunteering 'once a week - 5 hours'. We will train you and provide support so that you are comfortable with volunteering, most of your time will be spent visiting/talking with the guests in the shelter, just letting them know that someone cares about them. If you would like more information or are ready to start volunteering, please don't hesitate to contact myself. God Bless! Fred Beauregard, St. Patrick's Site Coordinator email: [email protected]
How about making a Cursillo weekend?
Cursillo or “short course in Christianity” is an uplifting and educational ex-perience. Cursillo was brought from Spain to the United States in
1962. The weekend is facilitated by a team of laypeople and clergy who deliver organized talks and discussions. What the presenters add to the
talks is the witness of their own lives, their struggles and triumphs in Christ. The weekend is full of laughter, prayer, great music, wonderful meals and so much more. Our 2020 dates are: Men’s – February 6-9,
2020 & September 10-13, 2020; and Women’s May 28-31, 2020 & October 22-25, 2020. All Weekends will be held at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT. For additional information,
please contact Pam Hamilton at 774.239.8909 or [email protected] Or Joan Laracy at 774.239.2474
If you would like a copy of your giving for tax purpos-
es please e-mail:
PUT ASIDE YOUR OLD ELECTRONICS!
We have another electronics recycling coming in the spring!”
May 16th in the Church Parking Lot
January 12, 2020 Baptism of the Lord
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Let Us Pray 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, Nicole DeFazio, Deployed USS Normandy CG60, Lieutenant Daniel Gerson, Fort Benning, Georgia, SSGT Thomas M. Girouard, U.S. Army, Kabul, Afghanistan
NAC Food Pantry: 508-234-4599
Open Tuesdays 10 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.
NOWA NO ONE WALKS ALONE
Parent Grief Group Mondays 6:30-8:00 PM 76 Church St (1st floor), Whitinsville
Peer support for parents who have lost children to sub-stance use. Join us in a safe and caring environment to connect with other parents who understand and share your Journey.
**No registration, no fees. Insurance not required**
St. Patrick’s Reusable Bags
$3.00 each or 2 for $5.00
Proceeds go to support YNIA!
VENERINI ACADEMY - JANUARY ADMISSIONS PROGRAMS
For students in Preschool through Grade 8 , Venerini Academy provides a rigorous, innovative, Catholic, student-centered education that develops the whole child -- academically, spiritually, emotionally, and socially. We will be hosting an Early Childhood Information Night on Thursday, January 16th from 6:30-8:00 P.M. for families looking for Preschool (ages 2.9 - 4) and Kindergarten. Presentations begin at 6:30 and guests should
be advised that this event is for parents only. We will also be hosting our all-school Open House on Sunday, January 26th from 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. for
families looking for PreK - Grade 8. This event is open to parents and students. Registration for both of these events is online at www.veneriniacademy.com/admissions
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 508.753.3210
