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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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