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Many students and families within our NCC are currently preparing for "Back to School" good-byes, particularly if the student will be going away from home within the coming weeks. Father Michael would like to offer these students/families the opportunity to receive our Church's special blessing at the start of this new endeavor. If you wish to schedule this opportunity for your student(s)/your family, please call Father at the NCC office (508) 653-1093.

(Part Two) is a study that continues the journey begun in Part One, exploring how the Old Testament reveals the foundations of the Catholic Faith. Part Two, Drawn into the Divine Mystery, focuses on elements of the Tabernacle’s inner sanctuary and their connection to the Magisterium, the Eucharist, incense, Mary, and more. Through this study, we will grow in our love for Scripture and confidence in sharing the Catholic Faith. Participation in Part One not required- all are welcome! We will gather on Sundays in St. Patrick Lower Church Hall following the 11 a.m. Mass from August 16-September 27. Please join us for these inspiring afternoons of prayer, discussion and fellowship! For more information, please contact Jennifer at [email protected].

We will gather from August 19 - September 23 from 3-4 p.m. in the Norton-Giggi Center for these delightful afternoons of prayer, discussion and fellowship. For more information or to sign-up, please contact Jennifer at [email protected].

Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 13! St. Vincent de Paul Society and Natick Service Council present the Mike Rourke Scholarship Program. St. Patrick Church Lower Level! Details to follow soon!

Each week during the month of October, we will feature the art of children of the parish in the bulletin in honor of Respect Life Month. Each artist that is chosen will receive a prize and their artwork published on the cover of the bulletin. All submissions will be displayed around the parish during Respect Life Month. Click here for more information and submission form.

Welcome to a new Faith Formation Year! Please click here to learn more about our programs for Children & Teens and register today!

Do you perhaps have an hour a week to spend with our Lord Jesus? Presently, we are in need of dedicated Adorers. We have spaces to fill and spaces where we only have one adorer, but prefer to have two adorers during those hours. We only need one, but two is better! If you are interested in volunteering to be a regular adorer with a weekly assigned hour, or if you need any other information, please email the Adoration Team at [email protected]. Time spent with our Lord is always fruitful.

We want to hear from you! Please consider submitting your suggestions and ideas in the Suggestion Boxes located in each church. St. Linus box is located in the side hall near sacristy and in lower hall. St. Patrick box is in the vestibule.

The NCC Healing Prayer Group will be available to pray for anyone in need of physical, emotional, mental or spiritual healing. Come up towards the altar after Mass where members of our prayer team will pray for you. Saturday, September 5 after 4 PM Mass at St. Patrick, Sunday, October 4 after 9 AM Mass at St. Linus.

Volunteers provide homemade or store-bought desserts for the Inn’s dinner service. All desserts must be individually packaged, shelf stable and nut free. Desserts may be left at the Front Entryway of the St. Patrick Rectory on the first Saturday of each month before 3:30 PM. We also serve dinner at the Inn on the first Saturday of the month. Time commitment for serving is from 4:30 - 6:00 PM. For more information or to become a volunteer, please email Pam at [email protected] or Sheila at [email protected].

Now at midsummer Father Michael would like to share an update about his preparations for the coming year of our Monday Bible Studies. He has now completed his research and writing for the Fall Old Testament study of the BOOK OF EXODUS. This semester will begin on 14 September, at 2:00 pm ( in person at Saint Patrick hall ) and at 7:00 pm ( via zooming ). All are welcome to join our weekly Monday meetings using either format. Many have already contacted Father Michael to reserve / pick up the suggested companion text for this Exodus study. Professor Stephen Binz has written a very helpful commentary entitled The God of Freedom and Life. Thanks to the generous support of our benefactors, we have more copies available should you want to have one. Please call the NCC Office at ( 508 ) 653 - 1093 to let us know.

Our local Natick conference of SVdP is so grateful for the unfailing support given to its charitable efforts by the NCC parishioners. Within recent weeks we have learned that there will be three departures from among our active membership due to retirement or moving from the area. We give thanks for the contribution of each member! We are initiating a MEMBERSHIP DRIVE, inviting interest from NCC parishioners for joining our ministry. Our group meets twice per month, on Tuesday evenings, to discuss the needs of any Natick neighbors who have reached out to call us, asking for help (*). Click on this block to see more information at https://natickcatholic.org/community-ministries-1 on how to volunteer!

Please click here to find out more about this special opportunity to honor a loved one while providing a lasting gift to the whole community!

The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the official collection of rites of the Roman Catholic Church for initiation of adults and the reception of baptized candidates into the Church. OCIA is a process rather than a program. Click for more information.