7 New Saints Canonized By Pope Francis on Oct. 14th Vincenzo Romano: Diocesan Priest. Pope Paul VI (Giovanni Batista Montini): Supreme Pontiff Maria Katharina Kasper: Virgin, Founder of the Institute of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Oscar Arnulfo Romero Y Galdamez: Archbishop of San Salvador, Martyr. Nazaria Ignacia de Santa Teresa de Jesus (nee: Nazaria Ignacia March Mesa): Founder of the Congregation of the Missionary Crusaders of the Church. Nunzio Sulprizio: Orphaned and Exploited at Early Age; Suffered Greatly from Illness but Dedicated Life to Helping Other Patients. S A I N T H O O D S A I N Francesco Spinelli: Diocesan Priest, Founder of the Institute of the Sisters Adorers of the Most Holy Sacrament. St. Patrick Parish 1 Cross St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 Our Mission Statement: “Love God. Love One Another. Grow Disciples.” October 21, 2018 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 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 Parish Staff to bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar. Please make yourselves known to the lector and sit near the gifts. Rev. Tomasz Borkowski: Pastor Weekend of October 20/21 [email protected] Sat., 4:30 PM + Paul & Joan Stanick Deacon Patrick Stewart: - by the Family of Paul & Joan Stanick Deacon Sun., 8:00 AM + Mary Bisbee [email protected] - by her Husband, Raymond, and the Deacon Chris Finan: Duvernay Family Deacon Sun., 10:00 AM + Joseph Pepin, Sr. (12th Anniv.) [email protected] - by Lou and Nancy Pepin Mrs. Jackie Trottier: Sun., 5:00 PM + Parishioners of St. Patrick Operations Manager - [email protected] October 22-26 Mrs. Aileen Lemoine: Monday + Holy Souls in Purgatory Director of Student Ministries [email protected] - Helpers of Holy Souls Tuesday + Matthew Trottier Mrs. Shelly Mombourquette: Administrative Assistant - by Jeanne LeBlanc [email protected] Wednesday + Parishioners of St. Patrick. Mr. Christopher Bilodeau: - Music Director Worship Leader for Sunday,5:00 PM Mass Thursday - No Mass [email protected] Friday - No Mass Mr. Jack Jackson: Cemetery Superintendent: [email protected] Weekend of October 27/28 For Minister Schedule e-mail: Sat., 4:30 PM + Richard Rose [email protected] - by his Wife and Children Sun., 8:00 AM + Parishioners of St. Patrick. -Volunteer Support Staff - - Mrs. Mary Contino: Sun., 10:00 AM + Charles & Ida Hobart Wedding Coordinator [email protected] - by the Bartlett Family Ms. Jeanne LeBlanc: Sun., 5:00 PM + Rich Piper (2nd Anniv) Staff Support - by Dave & Jeanne Piper [email protected] Mrs. Marylin Arrigan: 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 Staff Support, Bulletin rectory at 508-234-5656. [email protected] October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Welcome FAITH FORMATION LIFE IN THE PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE Summer Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pre school-Grade 1 Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Rectory Phone: 508-234-5656 Grades 2-5: Sun. 8:45 AM including attending the Rectory Fax: 508-234-6845 10AM Mass Religious Ed. Phone: 508 -234-3511 Parish Website: www.mystpatricks.com Children are to attend the 10:00 am Mass with their parents/guardians and take part in the Children’s Find us on Facebook at St Patricks Parish Whitinsville Liturgy of the Word. Follow us on Social Media! St Patricks Parish Whitinsville Grades 6, 7 & 8 Monday –6:45 PM - 8:00 PM stpatsville @stpatricks20 st.patricksparish High School: Sunday 5:00-7:30 PM Formal High School Classes will take place September-March at varied dates. Are You New to St. Patrick Parish? Session begins with the 5:00 PM Mass followed by High Become a member by going to mystpatricks.com to School Programming in the center until 7:30 PM. register on-line. Do you have students to register for Religious Education? Go to the Religious Edu- The Chapel is available for families to use cation tab and register on-line, or by the office. during Masses on the weekend. Mass is streamed in and there is plenty of room for Upcoming Second Collections: our younger parishioners to roam around. Oct. 21: Propagation of the Faith Oct. 28: Utilities We have a 5:00 PM Mass Sunday evenings Upcoming Baptism: Come and Try it. Oct. 27: Heather L. Treem, 11:00 AM, Church Adoration Continues: Every Wednesday Upcoming Meetings/Events: 3:00-7:00 PM in the Chapel Do you have a 1/2 hour or hour to spend before Oct. 21: Faith Formation: Gr. 2-5, 8:45-9:45 AM, Pre /Gr. 1, 10-11 AM, the Blessed Sacrament? Stop in, and say a Gr. 9 & 10, 5:00 PM prayer. You will be glad you did. Oct. 21: Listen Session II 1:30 PM All Welcome Oct. 22: Faith Formation, Grades 6,7,8, 6:45 PM, Center Weekly Prayer Group & Bible Study: Oct. 23: Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsal, 7 PM, Church Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM in the Chapel Oct. 24: Blackstone Valley Quilters Mtg., 6:30-9:00 PM, Center All Are Welcome! Oct. 27: Parish Center Reserved, 1-6 PM Oct. 28: Faith Formation: Gr. 2-5, 8:45-9:45 AM, Pre /Gr. 1, 10-11 AM, OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL Gr. 9 & 10, 5:00 PM 71 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-278-5851 RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of www.ourladyofthevalleyregional.com Adults teaches the history, traditions and Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. Non- Sacrament of Baptism: For information concerning Catholics or Catholic Adults seeking information our Parent and Godparent Preparation Program, about full initiation into the Catholic Church, through Baptism, please contact the Parish Office approximately three to Eucharist or Confirmation, should contact Deacon Chris Finan at six months before the child is born. (508) 234-5656. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are offered Music Ministry every Saturday from 3:30 - 4:00 PM in the Church or by calling the Parish Office for an appointment. Cantor Rehearsal: First and Third Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 PM Sacrament of Matrimony: Couples should contact a Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsals: Parish Priest as soon as they decide to marry and before Second & Fourth Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM any other arrangements are made. The Diocesan policy requires a minimum one-year period of preparation. New Members are Always Welcome in any Music Ministry. Sacrament of the Sick & Homebound Visits Prayer Shawl Ministry Please inform us when a family member is admitted As a parishioner of St. Patrick’s, you can request a to the hospital. Communion visits to the aged, sick, Prayer Shawl for someone whom you feel needs convalescing and homebound are a major concern to comfort by calling or e-mailing Tina Pilibosian at us. Please call the Rectory at 508-234-5656 to ar- 508-887-0497 or [email protected] or call Shelly or Jackie range these ministerial visits. at the rectory at 508-234-5656 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Welcome Reflections: Greetings from Word4Kids, Over the past few weeks our Children’s Liturgy Team has explored the life of the true Mr. Incredible – Jesus Christ. We have looked at how God not only did incredible things in the lives of the saints, but also in our lives as well. The reality is this, Jesus asks us to do really incredible things in the world, be- cause he has given us the power to do so. One of the incredible tasks Jesus calls us to is the healing of those who are hurt in the world. We have talked about how to recognize the needs of others and how we can reach out as disciples of Jesus Christ to make them healthy and happy members of Christ’s body. But you know the really amazing thing? We’ve discovered that Jesus also wants parents, grandparents and others in our community to do the same! You and I are made for truly incredible things in this world be- cause we are adopted sons and daughters of God. Knowing this, we go out into the world and reach out to those in need in our families, community and schools. One area we have talked a lot about is how to help the “lost sheep” of our own families and communi- ty. Simply put, the sheep have gone missing and we are called on to find them and guide them back to the fold. The question is how is this to be accomplished? The sheep of Jesus’ flock are a difficult bunch at times, they tend to wander away never really taking stock of where they are going and how they might return. So, we have discovered that the only way we can bring those sheep safely home is through our constant care and concern for them. That means inviting them home and listening patiently to their concerns. It means talking with them about God’s desire to love them as members of his family. It means never giving up and sharing our own faith journey with others. Jesus calls on us, just like he did the disciples of the very first Church, to face the challenges and needs of this present age head on.