Fifth Sunday of Lent Prayer to Deepen Our Love for God Compassionate Father, even without our asking, you have forgiven the sins of your children. Reaching out to make a covenant with the houses of Israel and Judah, you wrote your law of love upon their hearts. Guide the members of your Church to seek to discover your imprint on our hearts, and deepen our desire to love you from the depths of our being, acknowledging that you are our God and we are your people. During these last weeks of Lent, help us to seek your will and serve and follow you, for you offer the way to eternal life. We ask this through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Sunday, March 22, 2015 Written on Our hearts Today’s Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:3–4, 12–13, 14–15 (12a); Hebrews 5:7–9; John 12:20–33. By the Fifth Sunday of Lent, we are longing for the alleluias of Easter. We continue on with our Lenten practices, though, knowing that the disciplines help to root our lives in Christ. We receive a message of hope in today’s First Reading when we hear the Lord tell Jeremiah that he will write his law in the hearts of his people. “I will be their God, and they shall be my people,” he says. In this phrase we see an intimate union born from the love of God. It is a love that Psalm 51 attests is filled with compassion and goodness. Jesus’ words in the Gospel point ahead to the Cross. We hear that Jesus is troubled and that he will be lifted up. Though anguish fills his words, hope also is within them. Not only will God be glorified when the hour has come, but Jesus “will draw all people to myself.” Just as the reading from Jeremiah speaks of union with God so does the Gospel. We find in this reading from John that the Father will honor those who serve and follow Jesus. As Easter nears, we might consider whether we strive to live in accord with the Jesus portrayed in the Letter to the Hebrews. Jesus, St. Paul writes, prayed with reverence, learned obedience through suffering, and was made perfect. Do we seek to be made perfect? As the Second Vatican Council document Lumen Gentium notes, all are “called to holiness” (39). St. Patrick Church, Whitinsville MA March 22, 2015 Saint Patrick Parish Parish Staff Pastor: ‘A Faith Community since 1898 ‘ 1 Cross Street Whitinsville, MA 01588 Weekend Help: Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Deacon In Training: Rectory Phone: 508-234-5656 Rectory Fax: 508-234-6845 Religious Education Phone 508-234-3511 Parish Website: www.mystpatricks.com Coordinator of Rel Ed: Music Director: Now find us on Facebook at St Patricks Parish Whitinsville Parish Nurse: Business Manager: MASS SCHEDULE Administrative Assistant: Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Monday– Wednesday 8:30 AM Wedding Coordinator: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE Pre school Kindergarten First Grade Grades 2 & 3 Grades 4 & 5 Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Fifth Sunday Of Lent Ministry Scheduler: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Cemetery Superintendent: Office Support 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 SeptemberDecember at varied times. Special Sessions take place throughout the year check the weekly schedule for times. Rev. Tomasz Borkowski [email protected] Fr. Dennis Yesalonia, S.J. Fr. Greg Zielinski Mr. Chris Finan [email protected] Mrs. Mary Lou Petty [email protected] Mr. Craig Stine [email protected] Mrs. Gail Langley [email protected] Mrs. Jackie Trottier [email protected] Mrs. Shelly Mombourquette [email protected] Mrs. Mary Contino [email protected] Ms. Jeanne LeBlanc [email protected] Mr. Jack Jackson [email protected] Mrs. Nancy Thompson [email protected] OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL 71 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-278-5851 www.ourladyofthevalleyregional.com Welcome New Parishioners and Visitors We are always happy to welcome new people into our parish community. If you have discovered our parish and like what you have experienced, why not become a member? Contact the parish office for more information. Music Ministry Sacrament of Baptism: For information concerning our Cantor Rehearsal: First and Third Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 PM Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsals: Second & Fourth Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM Shamrocks: Students age 6-12 Watch Bulletin for rehearsal times and events. New Members are Always Welcome in any Music Ministry. 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. 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 [email protected] or call Shelly or Jackie at the rectory at 508.234.5656 SPiN--St. Patrick’s in Action—Contact Shelly Mombourquette to find out about this monthly service of giving back to our community. 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. 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 Fr. Tomasz at the Parish Office (508-234-5656) or Ed or Pauline Rutana at 508-234-7089. NAC Food Pantry 508-234-4599 Open Tuesdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & Thursdays 1:00-3:00 PM Catholic Charities 508-234-3800 Contact Noreen Landry for support in times of need. Bulletin Information Deadline Information may be e-mailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the rectory by Monday evening. 2 St. Patrick Church, Whitinsville MA March 22, 2015 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 Fifth Sunday Of Lent 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. If school is cancelled or delayed for Northbridge Public Schools due to inclement weather then Mass is cancelled. Saturday March 21 4:30 PM † Lois Lorion By her Family Sunday March 22 8:00 AM † 10:00 AM † Alice Boisvert 11:30 AM † Rose Ricardi By Lorraine Mombourquette By John & Cathy Morawski Monday March 23 8:30 AM † Ed Quigley By his Family Tuesday March 24 8:30 AM For a Special Intention By Irene St. Martin Wednesday March 25 8:30 AM † Warren Davis By Cindy & Stephen Thursday March 26 No Mass Friday March 27 No Mass Saturday March 28 4:30 PM † Flora & Ted Brodeur By their Family Sunday March 29 8:00 AM † Dorothy & Donald Forgit 10:00 AM † Mary Ellen & George Murphy 11:30 AM † Lorraine & Fernando Vaz By Children & Grandchildren By their Children By their Children Second Collection Schedule March 15-Utilities March 22-Catholic Relief Services Easter Flower donations Sunday March 22 Religious Education Classes Pre-5 No Grade 2 Classes Grade 2 Retreat 1:00 PM Center Monday March 23 Religious Education Classes 6-8 6:45-8:00 PM Center Tuesday March 24 Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal 7:00 PM Chapel Wednesday March 25 Lenten Longings 7:00 PM Chapel Thursday March 26 Festival Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Chapel Friday March 27 Last chance for Fish & Chips 4:30-7:00 PM Center Saturday March 28 John 21 Community Breakfast 8:00-10:00 AM Center Sunday March 29 Easter Basket Program All Day Center Please consider joining us for any or all of the following Lenten Programs Center & 1. Wednesday Night - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Chapel: Lenten Longing Small Group Session: For the Life of the World - All are Welcome. Due to the renovation not being completed in time for Easter we will be moving the Triduum, Living Stations and Easter Sunday Mass to the Northbridge Middle School Auditorium. Below is the schedule. Please join us!! April 2: Holy Thursday 7:00 PM April 3: Living Stations of the Cross 3:00 PM April 3: Good Friday 7:00 PM April 4: Easter Vigil 7:30 PM April 5: Easter Sunday 10:00 AM 2. Fill the Font: Bring non-perishable food, place in the Baptismal Font, To be donated to the "Peace of Bread" Ministry 3. Stations of the Cross: Good Shepherd, Linwood Friday evening at 6:30 pm. 3 St. Patrick Church, Whitinsville MA March 22, 2015 Fifth Sunday Of Lent This Week at Home It was one of those snowy afternoons when I arrived home just before the roads became too slippery. As I stepped into the kitchen the phone rang and it was my husband calling saying that he was working a few hours later into the evening. I decided to cook supper later so that we could both share the meal together and it would be hot and fresh. Finding myself with a little time on my hands I started to think that it would be nice to make something special and decided to cook some lamb chops that I know my husband absolutely loves. Personally, I don’t care for the smell of lamb and I was really not brought up with eating it so I don’t cook them that often. When my husband arrived home, he was so animated by the aroma that greeted him as he opened the kitchen door he yelled out, “We are having lamb today. Wow, it smells just like my Mom and Dad’s house when I would come home from football practice. This brings back memories!” Later, I began to think of how true his statement really was. I can remember my Grandmother’s house on a Saturday afternoon smelling of cabbage, pork and potatoes as we would stop by for a visit and anticipate a slice of fresh pumpernickel bread to eat with the meal. I started to think about Fridays at my house in Lent when my mother would be cooking smelts for dinner. The sense of smell is a powerful tool that brings pleasant memories to mind. Try it--imagine--the scent of your newborn baby, the odor of the gymnasium as you sit and watch your children play basketball, the brisk bouquet of a football field in early autumn as the sun beats down on you and the leaves fall in the background, the whiff of pine in the winter and even the freshness of the year’s first snowfall. One of my favorite memories is recalled by the sweet perfume of lilies and hyacinth experienced as we walk into the Church on Holy Saturday Night to celebrate the Easter Vigil. My thoughts of this even today cause me excitement because I know the stark void of Lent will have disappeared and the fresh new fullness of Easter and spring will have finally taken hold. It’s as if everything wakes up and becomes alive again through Jesus. So, my advice to all is to stop and smell the roses or at least anticipate doing so. Trust me, even if you can’t see them you know that they are there just waiting to pop up. Spring is just around the corner as is Easter; we know they are coming---we just need a little faith! Hope springs eternal and Jesus is the proof. What more do we need? Monday, March 23, 2015 Mercy over Law Again and again, the scribes and Pharisees tried to see if Jesus would go by the law that Moses established among the Israelites. In today’s Gospel, these keepers of the law seek Jesus’ opinion on stoning a woman caught in adultery. Jesus demonstrates God’s love and mercy when he states that the one without sin should be the first to cast a stone. During this season of reconciliation, we might want to examine whether we are alienated from someone who needs our mercy. Today’s Readings: Daniel 13:1– 9, 15 –17, 19 – 30, 33 – 62; Psalm 23:1– 3a, 3b – 4, 5, 6 (4ab); John 8:1–11. Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Speaking as God Desires At the end of today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that he speaks as the Father has instructed him and that he always does what pleases the Father. Consider your discussions during the day. How have they reflected how God would want you to speak? Have you said anything unkind? Have you said anything in anger? Has there been anything that could hurt another’s reputation? Have you spoken as God would desire? Today’s Readings: Numbers 21:4 – 9; Psalm 102:2 – 3, 16 –18, 19 – 21 (2); John 8:21– 30. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 The Annunciation of the Lord Mary has much to teach us from the moment that she tells the angel, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your will.” In the Apostolic Letter on the Rosary, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, Pope John Paul II refers to “the school of Mary,” noting how the Mother of the Church teaches through her “pilgrimage of faith.” Do you look to Mary’s discipleship as a model for how to follow Christ in your life? Today’s Readings: Isaiah 7:10 –14; 8:10; Psalm 40:7– 8a, 8b – 9, 10, 11 (8a and 9a); Hebrews 10:4 –10; Luke 1:26 – 38. Thursday, March 26, 2015 Let Us Not Harden Our Hearts It is no surprise that, at the end of today’s Gospel, the people picked up stones to throw at Jesus. After all, they thought that it was blasphemy when Jesus identified himself as I AM. As good Jews, they knew that at the burning bush, God called himself I AM. Upon hearing this from Jesus, they thought he should be stoned for his claim to be God. One might wonder if the people of Jesus’ time had hardened their hearts and so did not believe. Can it be said that we have hardened our hearts to Jesus’ words? Today’s Readings: Genesis 17:3 – 9; Psalm 105:4 – 5, 6 –7, 8 – 9 (8a); John 8:51– 59. Friday, March 27, 2015 Remaining with Jesus Today’s Gospel is very much like yesterday’s. Again, people seek to stone Jesus for blasphemy and again he escapes them. This time Jesus returns to the place where John the Baptist first pointed him out, calling him the Lamb of God. The passage notes that Jesus “remained” in this spot. Many of the people who came to him believed. As we near the end of Lent, spend some time silently with Jesus, realizing that he is remaining with you, waiting for you to acknowledge his presence. Today’s Readings: Jeremiah 20:10 –13; Psalm 18:2 – 3, 3bc – 4, 5 – 6, 7 (7); John 10:31– 42. Saturday, March 28, 2015 Awaiting the Hour As the time of Jesus’ Death draws near, he has retreated to a town near the desert. He has come to do the Father’s will and does not want to be arrested before his hour has come. We might also imagine that Jesus is spending time in prayer to prepare for what he will face in his Passion and Death. How have you planned to spend Holy Week? Are you prepared to reserve the days to participate in the liturgy? It is our holiest of weeks. Today’s Readings: Ezekiel 37:21– 28; Jeremiah 31:10, 11–12abcd, 13 (10d); John 11:45 – 56. © Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Written by Michael R. Prendergast. Illustrated by Cody F. Miller. Scripture quotations are from The New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1993 and 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Permission to publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago, on September 16, 2014. 4 St. Patrick Church, Whitinsville MA March 22, 2015 Fifth Sunday Of Lent Last Chance for this year !!! Please join our Young Neighbors in Action as they prepare Fish & Chips and Baked Too! Orders are available to take Building Fund Progress Goal: $370,000.00 Pledged: $286,957.08 We have received 204 pledges and gifts as of March 17, 2015 out or eat in. You may phone orders ahead starting at 4:00 PM at 508-234-3232. Complete meals of Fried Haddock & Chips or Baked Haddock with Baked Potato are $10.95, 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, and support the students service trip to Chicago in July. Please remember to drop your pledge cards in the mail or in the basket next week. Misplaced your card? Not a problem! We have provided a convenient double-sided pledge card right here in the Bulletin. We hope to conclude our building fund campaign on Sunday March 29th. Thank you to all of you that have already made your contribution. Palm Sunday BREAKFAST – Looking for ways to simplify your hectic schedule? Try Online Giving! It is a secure and easy way to make your weekly Sunday giving and other contributions . Also, you can pay fees such as Religious Education. We offer a convenient and safe way to make a one time or recurring donation. Getting started is easy! Just click on the website at mystpatricks.com/on-linegiving to see how it works. If you have any questions, call Jackie Trottier at 508-234-5656 or email her at [email protected]. Sunday, March 29, 2015, 8am to 12noon, at the K. of C. Hall, 77 Prescott Rd., Whitinsville, MA Included will be made-to-order omelets, French toast, sausage, eggs, home fries, and beans. Ticket cost is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and $3 for children 12 and under. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Mumford Council #365 – Serving our Community since 1898. Knights of Columbus 365 Scholarship: High school seniors who have a family member in the Knights of Columbus 365 can apply for a scholarship toward college, university, and post secondary schools. For more information and application deadline visit: www.kofc365.org. 12 days Airplane Pilgrimage to Italy: Travel with Fr. Greg Zielinski and Fr. Krzysztof Korcz September 20-October 1, 2015. Please find the yellow flyers in the bulletin racks for more information. K of C, Mumford Council 365 77 Prescott Road, Whitinsville, MA Dynamite Supper, Saturday, April 11, 2015 5:00PM to 8:00 PM. Bar opens at 4:30PM Cost: $6.00 per 6” sub roll includes chips For the children, Mac n Cheese $4.00 Proceeds to the charities we support 5 St. Patrick Church, Whitinsville MA March 22, 2015 It is very simple just say Hello and Welcome and watch everyone do the same back!! It is that easy Fifth Sunday Of Lent 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 to be a greeter. * Greeters needed for the following services, please consider this ministry during this holiday season, takes very little time and will make a big difference to your fellow parishioners : * April 2: Holy Thursday, mass 7:00 pm (Greeters arrive 6:30 pm) * April 3: Good Friday, mass 7:00 pm (Greeters arrive 6:30 pm) * April 4: Easter Vigil, mass at 7:30 pm (Greeters arrive at 7:00 pm) * April 5: Easter Sunday, mass at 10:00 am (Greeters arrive at 9:30 am) Please contact Fred Beauregard (508)234-4808 or email [email protected] 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: -E-3, CMCN Spencer Sterck, Eric Hoyt, Machinist 1st Class, USS George H.W. Bush Aircraft Carrier, Sgt. Jennifer (Susienka) Barksdale, Ft. Lewis, WA, US Army, Spec. Christopher Barksdale Afghanistan , U.S. Army, L.Cpl. Troy Monteville, Afghanistan. Corporal Jesse Coggins Marines, Okinawa. Specialist John Dawson U S Army Afghanistan Class Schedule Sunday Classes, Preschool through Grade 5, with the exception of Grade 2, and Monday classes, Grades 6 through 9 will meet at the regular time this week. There are no classes next week. First Communion Retreat– This week, March 22nd @ 1:00pm in the Parish Center----- Reminder: There will be no regular classes this Sunday for Grade 2. Fifth Sunday of Lent “I will be their God and they shall be my people.” (Jeremiah 31:33) What does it mean to be God’s people? It means we recognize that everything we have and everything we are belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us. It means we are willing to use our gifts and our lives to care for our neighbors and the world, just as God cares for us. Save the Dates June 6th and 7th Confirmation Reminders Confirmation Rehearsal – Wednesday, April15th @ 6:00pm at St. Gabriel Parish Confirmation Day – Thursday, April 16th @ 7:00pm at St. Gabriel Parish June 6th 5K help us as we race to Poland June 7th Polish Picnic will include the band Dennis Polisky & Maestro's Men 6
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