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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 14, 2021 I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation. (Psalm 32:1-2,5,11)
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 14, 2021
I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation.
(Psalm 32:1-2,5,11)
7 EAST STREET WHITINSVILLE, MA 01588. P.0. BOX 60 I (508) 234-5656 I WWW.MYSTPATRICKS.COM
Parish Staff
Pastor: Rev. Tomasz Borkowski [email protected] Deacon Chris Finan: Deacon
Office Staff
Operations Manager: Mrs. Jackie Trottier [email protected] Director of Student Ministries: Mrs. Aileen Lemoine [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Shelly Mombourquette, [email protected]
Director of Music: Mr. Christopher Bilodeau [email protected]
Cemetery Superintendent: Mr. Jack Jackson [email protected]
Volunteer Support Wedding Coordinator: Mrs. Mary Contino [email protected]
Staff Support, Bulletin: Mrs. Marylin Arrigan [email protected]
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Sacraments: Call the Office for Information on receiving the Sacraments of Baptism,, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Sacrament of the Sick and Homebound Visits. 508-234-5656
St Patricks Parish Whitinsville
Weekend of Feb. 13-14
Sat. 4:30 PM + People of St. Patrick Parish Sun. 8:00 AM + People of St. Patrick Parish
10:00 AM + David Finan
By his Family
5:00 PM + Special Intentions By Mary Trottier
Feb . 15-19
Mon. 8:30 AM + People of St. Patrick Parish
Tues 8:30 AM + People of St. Patrick Parish
ASH WED:
12:00 PM, + People of St. Patrick Parish
4:30 PM + People of St. Patrick Parish
6:00 PM (Streamed) +People of St. Patrick
Ashes Only: 3:30-4:00 Pm in Chapel Area
Thurs. No Mass Fri. No Mass
Weekend of Feb. 20-21
Sat. 4:30 PM + People of St. Patrick Parish Sun. 8:00 AM + People of St. Patrick Parish
10:00 AM + Grace Silvio
By the Finan Family
5:00 PM + People of St. Patrick Parish
LIVE STREAM MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Cable: NCTV 191 & 192
Mon: 12:00 Noon, Wed. 8:00 AM, Sat: 8:00 AM
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
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 Sick : Please pray for all those in need of God's healing touch, especially: Gary Duquette, MaryJane Gen-dreau, Pauline Pierce, Edward Saksa, Barbara Scott, Mary Marini , Gloria Matpowski and all those in our spe-cial intentions prayer book.
If in person school is cancelled or delay then Mass will be cancelled
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Reflections : Hi Friends, Recently I have been witnessing the power of the Holy Spirit. We all know of that
power and have experienced it, yet once again in the midst it is a powerful, awe-inspiring moment.
As a team we have been trying to figure out how to do YNIA for the second year without taking our teams somewhere in the country. We have some teens that are so disappointed to be in Whitinsville for the second year in a row. Shelly and I were talking to Father Tomasz about this. After thinking about it, he asked if we could collaborate with another parish. That simple sentence changed the entire course of YNIA 2021 and gave us a fire and passion we as leaders were missing.
It has been 7 short days since Father Tomasz asked us that. We have been in contact with two different churches. We have gone to visit Our Lady of the Lake in Leominster to view their space. One simple sentence completely altered our course and has already brought us new friends and new collaborators.
Michelle at Our Lady of the Lake with Father Michael has been trying to institute YNIA. Last summer was supposed to be their first year. Obviously, they were cancelled due to the pandemic. Michelle had a meeting with her kids and parents, and they told her they wanted to try the experience on site. Michelle spent the night praying and trying to figure out how she would run a program she has never experienced. The very next day Shelly contacted her to see if we can team up. She had so much energy and excitement in our first call it further fired up Shelly and I.
This past week Shelly, Rick and I went to Our Lady of the Lake to meet Michelle and Kathy. There are so many common connections between our parishes. There were so many connections to what we do, how we do it, our love for teens. We spent three hours with them and if we weren't starving could have spent the day. Each of us spoke to wanting to do something, provide something meaningful to our teens, but not knowing what or how. Each of us spoke of the fire we feel right now for this project.
Yet again, I am in the presence of the Holy Spirit and yet again, I am in awe. In seven days, we went from a project that was so lackluster and we were fighting for it, then with one simple sentence, changed to a project multiple churches feel the fire and love of the Holy Spirit and the power of God. I am and continue to be in awe of the power of God. To live what has happened these past few days, to see the connections, the conversations, the planning that has happened in these churches to just fall like pieces of a puzzle into place, you can't tell me the Holy Spirit doesn’t have his power deeply involved in this project.
In just a few short days, I have gone from being really disappointed we cannot travel for the second year in a row, to feel my heart burning and so much excitement to collaborate with friends I never knew and who live in our backyard.
Some Facebook Posts from Fr. Tomasz Sensitivity is a form of intelligence. It elevates our human nature. :)
$15 minimum hourly pay is a disaster for small business. It is not a disaster to make less than $15 an hour. Figure it out. :) There is no cure for love. If you suffer from this amazing affliction, nothing will stop you. :)
You are never alone. God is with you. Let your heart rest in peace knowing God is with you. :) Jesus said, “Be quiet!” to the storm and to the demons. He can help us overcome anything. You got to let him quiet it. :)
The key to enduring joy is to appreciate the fact that you live and are and find peace in that simple realization. :) Jesus went where there was pain and suffering. He did not run away. He brought healing and wholeness. :)
- Aileen
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Upcoming Second Collections: Feb. 14: Utilities
Catholic Free Press (no date) Feb 17: Retired Priests
Parish Giving :
Budgeted Average Weekly: $8,500.00 Actual w/e: 2/7/2021: $7,464.00
If you would like to make your donations on line go to mystpatricks.com.
The Sacred That Surrounds Us –How Everything in a Catholic Church Points to Heaven*
(What’s What Explanation of What Surrounds Us In Our Church)
Corporal The word corporal comes from the Latin cor-pus (meaning “body”) and is a white square lin-en cloth placed over the altar and altar cloth during the Mass. The corporal is also used un-derneath the monstrance during Eucharistic adoration and on the floor of the tabernacle un-derneath any vessels inside. In the former Roman Mass, the host rested directly on the corporal, giving it its name. In AD 314, Pope Silvester I declared that the corporal only be made of linen and no other cloth. In the early days of Christianity, the corporal was so large , it could be spread across the entire altar table by the deacon, who likewise folded it back up after Holy Communion. The Catholic Church takes great care while handling the consecrated Host and Precious Blood. When the priest breaks and eats the consecrated Host or drinks the Precious Blood, any sacred particles that may fall will go onto this cloth. After Holy Communion, the corporal is folded multiple times to ensure that none of Jesus” Precious Blood and Body is dropped on the floor. This square-shaped cloth is washed in a special way. (*Taken from the book of that name by Andrea Zachman)
Lenten Schedule—2021
Ash Wednesday
Feb. 14: Masses at 12 Noon, 4:30 PM, and 6:00 PM (Live-Streamed) Ashes Only Distributed 3:30-4:00 at entrance of the Chapel
Taizé Prayer
Taizé 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 Taizé Worship Wednesday, March 10th at 5:15 PM in the Church & Live-Streamed
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:30 PM or by appointment
“Drop In” Reconciliation Opportunity : Sunday March 14th at 2-3 PM in the Church
Anointing of the Sick
Further information will be provided.
Palm Sunday, March 28 Drive thru Palms , 2-3 PM in Parking Lot
The Paschal Triduum
Holy Thursday: April 1, 7:00 PM Good Friday: April 2, 7:00 PM Holy Saturday: April 3, 7:30 PM
Easter Sunday: April 4, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, No 5:00 PM Mass
Adoration Weekly Adoration at 3:00 PM, will include Mass at 4:30 PM and
conclude with Adoration until 6:00 PM
Stations of the Cross – New Information will be provided
“Fill the Font ” Bring non-perishable food. Place in the Baptismal Font. They will be donated to the “Peace of Bread” Ministry
Annual YNIA Fish & Chips—Take-Out Only Call 508-234-3232 to pre-order or go online to mystpatricks.com
and fill out an order. Wed. Feb 14, & Fridays, March 19 & 26 & March 5,12,19 & 26
Parish Center 4:30-7:00 PM Thank you for supporting our YNIA
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YNIA Fish and Chips Coming Up! Take out Only
Call 508-234-3232 to pre-order Or go online to mystpatricks.com
and fill out an order.
Fish Dinners: $10 Clam Chowder: $3/cup or $5/bowl
Mac and Cheese Dinner $5
NAC Food Pantry: 508-234-4599 Open Tuesdays 10 AM - Noon & Thursdays 1-3 PM
Please remember those that are less fortunate—especially in this time of Covid-19 isolation and job loss. 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.
Back by popular demand Jimmy from Peg’s Diner will be our cook
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Weekly Adoration at 3:00 PM, wwill include Mass at 4:30 PM and conclude
with Adoration until 6:00 PM
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, , USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, U.S. Army, L.Cpl. Troy Monteville, Stateside, Ensign LTJG Robert McKenzie Baker USCB Base Miami Beach, Capt. Jason Jordan, US Army, So. Korea, Nicole DeFazio, Deployed USS Normandy CG60, Lieutenant Daniel
Gerson, Fort Bragg , North Carolina.
Do you know someone who would be interested in joining the Catholic Church or would like to receive
the Sacraments?
RCIA, The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, teach-es 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.
If you would like a copy of your giving for tax purposes please
e-mail: [email protected]
This February every member of St. Patrick’s is called upon to support the work of Partners in Charity. Our parish goal is $50,000. You will be receiv-ing a pledge envelope in the mail. Please complete your pledge envelope, indicating your gift or pledge and return it right away. It is important for all
of us to participate in order to support our mission as a diocese. If you have already made a gift to the 2021 appeal we thank you. Your gift will
help us in reaching our parish goal. You can also make your gift online at www.partners-charity.net. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 5, 2021 WILL BE
OUR NEXT RECYCLE EVENT Do you have electronics that you are not using that are just taking up space? Do you have piles of
paperwork that need to be shredded? Do you have clothes or blankets or any textiles that are in good
shape? How about clean empty bottles and cans?
Save the date we will gladly take them off your hands!
“Carrying-On With Carry-Out”
Despite all the precautions required with the Covid-19 pandemic, John 21 Community Breakfast
still has found a way to carry on this important ministry by providing “carry-out” breakfasts delivered curbside to people free of charge. “Come and eat breakfast, Jesus
told them.” (John 21:12)
Free Community Breakfast-Curb Side Only-Saturday 8:30-9:30 AM
Remain in your car, we will bring your food to you. St. Patrick’s Church, 7 East Street
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