St Patrick Catholic Parish Watertown, MA

WELCOME to the St. Patrick Parish Webpage:

We are nearing the end of January and so little snow. Sorry for the skiers, but I am happy for the change from last year. In just a few short weeks we will begin the Lenten Season. This is always a time of grace-filled opportunity. In our Belmont/Watertown Collaborative we share a lot of programs to enhance your Lenten experience. Keep visiting our webpage for lots of information.

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

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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

St Patrick front 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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INVITATION
A Survey for Disconnected Catholics is Here

If you have left the church on a permanent or regular basis, if you are only participating at Mass for baptisms, weddings and funerals or other special family events, the parish community is asking you to consider reconnecting with the faith of your childhood. Statistically, the majority of registered Catholics no longer affiliate with a parish community. In all honesty, we miss you. I would like to know how our parish might encourage your returning. What can the parish do to re-energize your faith life?

We believe that having a spiritual connection with God (especially Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit) is an integral part of our humanity. We need God – and – we need a community to support us in that relationship. Your parish – St. Patrick Parish – wants to be your community of faith. It desires to help you to know God better and find peace in your life. The past several years have been traumatic for the Catholic Church. I am very sorry for the terrible abuse inflicted on innocent people. The Church in Boston has made an enormous effort to address this issue and prevent future pain. In many ways, the new policies, outreach and support go far beyond other organizations and government agencies. There is no excuse; there is only our asking for forgiveness. But the crimes of a few do not negate the reality of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior, who lived, died and rose for the salvation of every man and woman.

What can the parish do for you? On the bottom of this letter is a survey consisting of three questions I would ask of every person who has lost his/her connection with the Church. I ask you to share WHY you left the church, WHAT the parish can do to encourage your return, and WHAT ELSE you can share to help us build a community of faith. Please fill out the form at the link at the bottom of this letter. Please help us to welcome you back to your community, prayer, support and a renewed relationship to Christ and His Love.

Thank you for responding. Peace to you and your family,

Fr. Bob

Rev. Robert L. Connors,
Pastor

Fill out the survey here

Latest News

March for Life, January 23

The trip to Washington D.C. for the March for Life will leave on Sunday, January 22and will return on Tuesday, January 24 very early in the morning. For more information, please call Fr. Marty at 617-926-9680.

Young Adult Movie Night, Jan 18

The Young Adult group (18-35yrs) will be showing the movie “Bella” at the parish center, January 18th at 6:30pm. Please join us for refreshments, fellowship, and fun. For more info, please contact Fr. Marty at frmarty@stpatswatertown.org or call the parish office at 617-926-9680.

Neighbor Visits Neighbor

Starting in the Spring, we are beginning a new ministry in the parish that will serve those who are elderly and home bound. The purpose of this ministry is to organize a "social visit" to people who don't get out much. Do you know someone who would like a social visit? Would they like a new friend to visit them? Would you like a new friend to visit you?

ALSO, we would like to gather volunteers to offer their time to visit. If you are interested in joining this new ministry, we would appreciate your help.

To be visited OR to be a volunteer, please call Nancy @ 781-642-0534 or the Parish Office @ 617-926-9680.

Liturgical Language Changes Now in Effect

The new liturgical language changes began the First Sunday of Advent (November 27^th). Cards with the changes that affect your responses and prayer are now in the pews. We encourage you to read through the card in order to become familiar with the changes. We will need to be patient with everyone – priests and laity - as we begin this new venture (or ad-venture!). May it help us as a prayer community to feel closer to the Lord whom we worship and adore.

Family Mass Schedule

This year we are encouraging families to attend the 10am Liturgy, after religious education, before coffee and donuts. By its very nature and design our Catholic liturgy brings us together as the People of God, and can bring us closer to God through the various elements of our worship. While every Mass reaches out to all of us, certain parts of the Mass can be planned to connect more directly with different age groups at Mass.

We want our 10:00 Family Mass to reach all ages in our parish family, so we have planned a rotating schedule with a Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) and a Class Mass each month. Other 10am Liturgies will include homilies geared specifically for adults or homilies where the children are called up to the sanctuary area.

Upcoming special liturgies are

January 22 -- CLOW
February 5 -- Grade 4 Class Mass

CLOW: After the opening prayer and before the first reading, the children will be dismissed from the main liturgy and process downstairs for their own liturgy of the word (readings, homily, creed and petitions). They will rejoin the main congregation at the offertory.

Class Masses: At each Class Mass, the students will fulfill all of the ministries which are open to them replacing some of the adult ministers for that Mass. The students will be greeters, lectors, gift bearers, money collectors, etc.

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