WELCOME to the St. Patrick Parish Webpage:
CELEBRATING 165 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
From May 30 to June 10, we are having a simple celebration of being a parish for 165 years. There are not a lot of parishes in the Archdiocese that can boast that longevity. It is a testament to the incredible people who have been members through the years and the leadership of pastors and priests, the Dominican Sisters that staffed our Elementary and High School and the energy and service of countless people in many ways.
Please see the web page section on the Anniversary to join us in the variety of events we are sponsoring.
At the end of this month, our Director of Religious Education, Sister Susan, will be leaving us to join the leadership team of her order. We will miss her greatly and thank her for all her work and effort in building our program. Also, Sister has been key in building up this web site as well. God bless her new ministry.
Our Parish continues to grow and spread the Good News of Jesus in new and varied ways and we hope that this webpage encourages you to join us and help us to be what God wishes us to be.
St. Patrick Parish strives to welcome everyone to the parish and I hope that you will use this Webpage as an introduction to our community and its activities - but more - that you will join us for worship on the weekend. May the Lord bless you and your family.
Fr. Bob Connors, Pastor
From Mass Pike (Rte 90)
Exit 17 off Mass Pike. Follow signs to Watertown. After approx. 100 yards the first sign will have you bear left. The second sign will have you bear right immediately onto Galen St. Follow Galen St. for approx ½ mile to the center of Watertown Sq. Take a left onto Rte. 20 West (Main St). Take 4th left onto Green St., then take first left onto Chestnut St.
From Rte 128/95
Exit 26 off Rte 128. Follow signs for Rte. 20 East (Weston St.). Weston St. turns into Main St. Follow Rte. 20 approx 4.3 miles East. Turn right onto Green St., then take the first left onto Chestnut St.
From Rte 2
Exit 56 off Rte. 2 (Winter St). Bear right off ramp. Follow Winter St. approx 1 mile to stop sign. Turn left onto Concord Ave. Follow Concord Ave. approx 100 yards. Bear right onto Mill St. Follow Mill St. approx 3/4 mile. Turn left onto Trapelo Rd. Follow Trapelo Rd. approx. 1/3 mile. Turn right onto White St. White St. becomes Waverly Ave. Follow approx 1 ½ miles to Rte. 20 (Main St.). Turn left (East) onto Rte. 20. Follow Rte. 20 approx 0.1 mi. Turn right onto Green St., then take the first left onto Chestnut St.
From Rte 16
From the Medford area follow Rte 16 West. Rte 16 turns into Mt. Auburn St. and leads into Watertown Sq. In the center of Watertown Sq. turn right onto Rte. 20 West (Main St). Take 4th left onto Green St., then take the first left onto Chestnut St.
Free parking is available behind the church, alongside the church (Chestnut St.), or at the Parish Center. Metered parking is available on Main Street.
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Come and Celebrate with Us
May 30 – June 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 30
7pm Opening Day / Evening of Prayer
Novena Prayer begins
Thursday, May 31
The Visitation of Mary
Novena after Mass in the morning
Friday, June 1
Novena after Mass in the morning
Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3
– A WEEKEND OF WELCOME
Bring a Person to Church
As a welcoming community, St. Patrick Parish extends a special invitation to come to church: those who may have strayed away, those interested in the parish and those who may be visiting the area.
TASK: We are asking every member of the parish to invite ONE PERSON to come to liturgy and pray with the community.
Saturday, 4:00pm Liturgy: Join us for a wine and cheese downstairs after Mass.
Sunday, 8:00 and 10:00am: Come downstairs for a FREE Pancake Breakfast after Mass.
Monday, June 4
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY
Novena after Mass in the morning
No parish could succeed in its mission without the dedicated work of so many volunteers who give of their time, talent and treasure. This evening the Staff will invite all Volunteers to dinner to acknowledge their incredible gift to us all.
Tuesday, June 5
Novena after Mass in the morning
Wednesday, June 6
TOWN MEETING: Looking to the Future
Church Hall – 7:00 – 9:00pm
Novena after Mass in the morning
How have we been doing? Where are we going? How can we continue to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ effectively? We need your input, comments and suggestions. This Parish Council, Finance Committee and Staff need your feedback and support moving forward.
Thursday, June 7
Novena after Mass in the morning
Friday, June 8
YOUTH NIGHT - Join Us for a Movie and Refreshments
Novena after Mass in the morning
Children are the future of the Church. This is their time. We honor them – young and older - with an evening of fun and food.
5:30 – 7:00pm Elementary School Age
7:30 – 9:00pm Junior and Senior High School
Saturday, June 9
Community Volunteer Service Day --
Serving the Community: The Relay for Life
7:30 am Morning Prayer and Novena
St. Patrick families and parishioners are invited to participate in the Watertown Relay for Life at Victory Field. This program supports cancer research. Our parish serves the community as well. We have a few “teams” participating in the relay and we are inviting our parishioners to come around noon and help with the clean up of Victory Field.
Sunday, June 10 -- The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Ending the Celebration; Beginning the Future Together
12:00 Noon – Outdoor Mass
Novena ends today
Memorial Mass followed by a Hot Dog/Ice Cream Lunch
As we end our 10-day celebration we remember all the parishioners from the past 165 years that have brought our parish to this day. We honor all the Priests, Sisters and People – working together for the mission of the Church. Weather permitting, we will have an outdoor Mass across the street at 12, followed by a simple lunch and a wonderful time for fellowship and fun. God bless our Parish.
CLOW: Children's Liturgy
of the Word
CLOW (Children's Liturgy of the Word) continues in May and June. CLOW will be at the 10:00 Family Mass on:
May 20, June 17
After the opening prayer, the children (age 4 to grade 4) go downstairs for their own liturgy of the word (readings, homily, creed and petitions). They rejoin the main congregation at the offertory.
St Patrick Parish Mission
St. Patrick Parish is a Roman Catholic Community that dedicates itself to providing unconditional welcome to all who enter. We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ through the power of His Word, faith formation, service and fellowship to all. Our mission centers on the celebration of the Eucharist with a desire to exemplify Christ’s Love and Joy through the guidance of the Holy Spirit