ASH WEDNESDAY LITURGIES
At Saint Patrick Church
7:30 am; 12:05 pm; 5:30 pm
Additional Liturgies in the Belmont-Watertown Catholic Collaborative
Sacred Heart, Watertown -- 8:00 am; Noon
St. Joseph, Belmont -- 9:00 am; 7:00 pm; Distribution of Ashes: 3:00 pm
St. Luke, Belmont -- 6:45 am, 9:00 am; 7:00 pm
WELCOME to the St. Patrick Parish Webpage:
What a winter we are having. Despite cold days, there is a sense of Spring in the air -and we love it. Sorry for the skiers, but I am happy for the change from last year. March 22 is ASH WEDNESDAY and begins the Lenten Season. This is always a 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
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.
Latest News
Family Mass Schedule
Upcoming special liturgies are
>> Mar 4 -- Grade 3 Class Mass
>> Mar 11 -- CLOW
>> Apr 1 -- CLOW
CLOW (Children's Liturgy of the Word): 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 will rejoin the main congregation at the offertory.
RE Class Masses: The students from a particular Religious Education grade are prepared as liturgical ministers and fulfill roles as greeters, lectors, gift bearers, money collectors, and more.
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Special Programs for LENT – at the parishes of the |
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Robert Barron’s CATHOLICISM @ St. Patrick Tuesdays (2/28 – 4/3) 11 – 12:30 pm with Fr. Bob Thursdays (2/23 – 5/3) 7:00 – 8:30 pm with Fr. Marty Journey around the world and deep into the faith for the first time, in breathtaking, high-definition cinematography; the beauty, goodness and truth of the Catholic Faith are illustrated in a rich, multimedia experience. Journey with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian, Fr. Robert Barron, to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda...from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the fullness of CATHOLICISM is revealed. |
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Collaborative Lenten Retreat
Sunday, March 11 Sacred Heart, Watertown
This 3-session Lenten Mission moves among the collaborative parishes as listed above. Each evening provides the opportunity for the sacrament of Reconciliation from 6:15-6:45pm Once again we are invited to pray Lent, so that we might grow prayerfully, personally and powerfully in our relationship with God. But to do this we need to know what God is calling us to-Lent is a time of discernment, what is that God wants for us? How is God acting in our lives? "Come back to me, with all of our heart." Joel 2:12
Fr. Devino is the Director of Manresa House and also serves as Special Assistant to the |
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Resurrection – A Musical Cantata
2012 Performance Schedule:
The St. Patrick Family Players will be performing the Musical Cantata, Resurrection,
Resurrection is the inspirational story of Simon Peter and the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. There is no cost for this…all are welcome! |
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Letting Scripture Speak to Us Today @ St. Luke, Belmont Wednesdays (2/29 – 4/4) 7:00 – 8:15 pm Rachel Keeler, MDiv, will present this six-session study. Each session includes Scriptural texts, prayer, reflection, a presentation, and discussion. Registration is required. Call Sr. Kathleen Moran to register (614-489-5857). |
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Lenten Spirituality Nights @ St. Joseph, Belmont Mondays (2/27 and 3/12) 7:30pm St. Joseph Parish Hall
Spirituality nights include reflection, discussion and presentation
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Bible Studies on the New Mass Translation
Sundays (2/26 – 3/25) 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Do you want to know why we have new words in the Mass and why we say what we say
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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