A Letter from Fr. Sylvestre - The Pilot€¦ · Fraternally Fr. Sylvestre, SMA A Letter from Fr....

SAINT PATRICK PARISH, TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - AUGUST 18, 2019

After consultation with the staff and Collaborative Council, numerous conversations with Archdiocesan officials, Priest mentors, parishioners, friends, and time spent before our Lord in prayer, I would like to present to you a Mass schedule that I

believe we will need to implement in the coming months. Starting September 1, we will become a one priest Collaborative. We have discussed this possibility since Fr. Sepe and I started here in June of 2016 and three years later, the possibility is now our reality. Originally, we thought a priest from Africa might come as a Parochial Vicar but there are too many complexities and timing conflicts that prevent that option from being feasible. Therefore, we are proposing that effective October 6, 2019 the new Mass Schedule would be as follows: Saturday at Saint Patrick Sunday at Sacred Heart Sunday at Saint Patrick 4pm Vigil Mass 7:30am and 12:00pm 10:00am Though this is hard, it is necessary, for I am only one man and there simply isn’t anyone else right now who can just slip in and make it all work out exactly how we want it to. I do not come to this lightly. I know this will cause some people to feel hurt, confused, and even angry. Those are valid feelings and ones I wish I could easily wash away, but I can’t. This decision weighs heavily on my heart because I know that it will impact the Spiritual lives of many, many people. Do not think for a second that I take that for granted. But at the end of the day, though this is difficult, I believe in the long run, it will prove to be the right and necessary decision. All I can do right now is try to make the very best of what we have and make it even better. I assure all of you that everything that I do and everything I live for as a priest is in and through the name of Jesus Christ in service of His people. I love the people of Watertown and of our Collaborative and there is no place I’d rather be right now. This is where God wants me to be and we are here together and we will make this transition together. Again, I know there will be many different emotions with this decision. I hope you bring those to our Lord in prayer. Ask him for strength and courage to persevere and then join me in strengthening our community so that we can flourish in new and exciting ways. I have no doubt that the Watertown Catholic Collaborative can be stronger and better than ever if we stick together, work together, and pray together. Going forward this will always be our goal. We are not just buildings but we are one people united in the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. I know that Almighty God will see us through this time of transition. The Collaborative Council and I will lead two listening sessions in the coming month to allow for people to share their feedback and concerns, and to ask any questions they may have. God is good and we trust in His mercy and his guiding love. I thank you all for your continued support and prayers. Fr. Conley

UPCOMING Listening Sessions

Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, August 25th After the 10:15am Mass

Saint Patrick Parish Sunday, Sept 8th After the 12:00pm Mass

Faith Formation News Registration is now open. Optional Kindergarten

program, available.

Registration forms can be obtained by contacting

Carol Salerno at

[email protected] or by

calling (617) 926-9680. Please note: The

Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation

are two-year programs!


Fr. Sylvestre will make an SMA Mission Appeal at Watertown Collaborative masses later this month.

Saint Patrick Aug 24-25 Sacred Heart Sept 1

If you are contributing by check for this special second collection, please make your check out to the parish. Thank you.

The Parmley Family at Saint Sulpice in Paris France (left) and Ave Maria in Cerva, Italy .

Dear friends in Christ, as St Maximilian Kolbe said, "A single act of love and kindness makes the soul return to life", I would like to invite you to share the love of Christ with those whom I minister to in the country of Niger. Your financial support will be used to support the SMA Community and more directly for my parishioners in the following ways-

1. Scholarships for secondary school students to attend a boarding school. The secondary school in our parish was closed due to safety concerns because of attacks, even the priests have moved away, for their safety (the priests commute to the village to minister to the Catholic population there). It will cost about $400 per student per year for tuition and boarding and we would happily send as many students as we can, as education is so very important for our young people and the future of our communities.

2. Formula for infants who have lost their mothers (often in child birth). Children are at high risk of malnutrition without formula, and formula must be imported from Europe, which is expensive. It costs about $200 to provide three months of formula. We are blessed to have local mothers care for the babies in our village.

3. Wells and Water collection projects. As you know, water is necessary for life. Unfortunately, clean, safe water is not always accessible. Communities contribute what they can, and families are charged a very small fee (less than $5 per year) to use the well. That money charged is used for well maintenance, but the construction of a new well is around $7,000, which is far more than our communities can afford on their own.

There are always additional costs, like helping families in need of food and maintaining our vehicles so that we are able to reach remote people and villages.

My mission appeals where you can contribute will be at St. Patrick on the weekend of August 24 and 25 and at Sacred Heart on Sunday September 1. I depart back home the evening of September 1.

Thanks so much in advance to all of you. My time in Watertown has been truly wonderful and I will always cherish this time in the USA.

Finally, I ask you to keep me and my parishioners in your prayers, as I will keep you in mine.

Fraternally Fr. Sylvestre, SMA

A Letter from Fr. Sylvestre


Saturday, August 17, 2019 4:00pm Deceased Members of the Bloomer Family Sunday, August 18, 2019 10:00am John and Marie Nuhn and Mary Nuhn 12:00pm Lorraine E. DiCicco Monday, August 19, 2019 7:30am Paul, Evelyn and William Landry Wednesday - NO DAILY MASS Friday, August 23, 2019 7:30am Mass for the People of St. Patrick Saturday, August 24, 2019 4:00pm Clare Iannelli Sunday, August 25, 2019 10:00am Mary Leo 12:00pm Margaret Campbell

Away on Vacation?... As a reminder, we offer online giving as a convenient, safe way to give. Online Giving helps you maintain your contribution even if you cannot be here at Mass due to travel and vacations.

Please visit our website:

www.stpatswatertown.org to sign up.

Thank you for your support of Saint Patrick!Thank you for your support of Saint Patrick!Thank you for your support of Saint Patrick!Thank you for your support of Saint Patrick! 8/10/19-8/11/19

Offertory: $4,890 Faith Formation $1,025

PRAYER CORNER FOR THE LIVING

We ask that you please pray for:

Mary Ryan, Don Osi, Linda Schwarz, Maureen, David O’Connell, Thomas Scordino, Laurie Ann Dangelo, Rosemary Campbell, Mark Gowrie & Family, Lexie, Lana, Donald Adams, Stephen Butler, Winnie, Marrisa, Sister Kathleen Moran, Nancy Murray, Eloisa Harkaider, Paul Deal, Ray Villalobos, Wayne Macri, Stephanie Tirella, Antonette Pacitto, Lee Yantosca, Paul McManus, Charlie Gryska, Ralph Parks, Luann Cetrone, ND, Lindsay Navin, Ann Howell, Emily MacDonald, Richard and Viola Murley, Keith and Laura Noiles, Ann Sefton, Rita Scalzi, Tom Vecchio, Mary Christiano, Rose Puleo, Lena Cronis, Antonetta Lupo, Harry Jenkins, Alice Schweitzer, Matthew Donovan, Lawrence Landry, G.G. Black, Viola Corbin, Dee Torro, John Lavalle, Tom Furbush, Jennique Horrigan, Oliver Villarreal, Moira Sullivan, Carlo Crognale, Dianne Mahoney, Reynard Grossi, Jr., Lazarus Morrison, Elaine Russo Journey, Jack Leydon, Cathy Robertson, Elizabeth Arnold, David Guido, Donald Oswald, John McNamara, Bernadette, Rose Carabello, Eleanor D’Amico, Rev. Clement Procopio, Francesco Ruisi, Fr. Michael Nolan, Michael Bergin, John & Lisa, Theresa, Scott, Clare McNally, Eleanor Pacious, Sister Deborah Smith, Ken Haliday, John Kenney, Chad Murley, Richard Murley, The Stanton Familyand all our sick.

Your prayers are requested for

Robert Brown Robert Brown Robert Brown Robert Brown and Patricia Alice Patricia Alice Patricia Alice Patricia Alice

Linklater Linklater Linklater Linklater and for all those who have

recently passed away as well as for

their family and friends who mourn.

May they and all our departed rest

in the peace of the Lord.

DAILY MASS SCHEDULEDAILY MASS SCHEDULEDAILY MASS SCHEDULEDAILY MASS SCHEDULE Our daily Mass Schedule is as follows :

Saint Patrick:Saint Patrick:Saint Patrick:Saint Patrick: Monday & Friday Monday & Friday Monday & Friday Monday & Friday –––– 7:30am7:30am7:30am7:30am Sacred Heart:Sacred Heart:Sacred Heart:Sacred Heart: Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday –––– 7:30am7:30am7:30am7:30am

Please note that there will be no daily Mass at either church on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

This will be revisited at a later date.

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday– Thursday 9-2pm Friday 9am-12pm

Join the people of the North End as they honor their

patrons Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy at the 100th Anniversary

of the St. Anthony’s Feast August 22-25, 2019.

Named the “Feast of all Feasts” by National Geographic Magazine, this authentic Italian street festival has it all for people of every age: parades, strolling singers, live entertainment, contests and religious services are held daily. Sample the best Italian street foods from 100 Pushcarts. Italian Food Wine & Culture Magazine said Saint Anthony’s Feast is “a spectacle not to be missed!”

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SACRED HEART PARISH, TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - AUGUST 18, 2019

Saturday - NO DAILY MASS Sunday, August 18, 2019 7:30am Frank and Stella Morello 10:15am Renzo Contini Monday - NO DAILY MASS Tuesday, August 20, 2019 7:30am Mass for the People of Sacred Heart Wednesday - NO DAILY MASS Thursday, August 22, 2019 7:30am Chris O’Halloran Saturday - NO DAILY MASS Sunday, August 25, 2019 7:30am Vito Perrone 10:15am Rose and Gregorio Charles DiLiberto and the DiLiberto Family

Our second collection this weekend at Sacred Heart supports our Air Conditioning Fund.

We thank you for your continued generosity.

Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart!Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart!Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart!Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart! 8/11/2019

Offertory: $ 2,385 Monthly: $ 1,166

Join Us for Coffee HourJoin Us for Coffee HourJoin Us for Coffee HourJoin Us for Coffee Hour after the 10:15am Massafter the 10:15am Massafter the 10:15am Massafter the 10:15am Mass

Every WeekEvery WeekEvery WeekEvery Week

Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick

Parishes are both s�ll in need of

adult volunteers to assist in

a variety of ministries in the

Collabora�ve.

Currently we are in great need of:

Weekday Morning Funeral Mass Adult Altar Servers

Weekend Mass Lectors

Weekend Sacristans

Please contact Fr. Conley at (617) 926-9680 if you would like

more information on how you can assist in one of the above

ministries. Trainings will be provided as needed.

Jackson Walnut Park Schools offers an authentic Montessori early childhood program and the top-ranked independent K through 6th grade Catholic school experience in the Boston area.

JWP introduces students to Spanish, Mandarin and Latin languages, embraces project-based learning and integrates STEAM education at all ages. As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph, the community of JWP inspires students to live in peace and service to others. Spaces are still available for Fall 2019, as is financial aid for qualified families. To learn more please check out www.jwpschools.org and contact the Admissions Office at (617) 202-9772.

SACRED HEART PARISH SACRED HEART PARISH SACRED HEART PARISH SACRED HEART PARISH

770 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472 Office Telephone: (617) 924-9110

SAINT PATRICK PARISHSAINT PATRICK PARISHSAINT PATRICK PARISHSAINT PATRICK PARISH

212 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 Office Telephone: (617) 926-9680

Website: www.stpatswatertown.org

MASSESMASSESMASSESMASSES

Sunday: 7:30 am, 10:15 am Daily: 7:30 am Tuesday & Thursday

Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am, 12:00 noon Daily: 7:30 am Monday & Friday

CONFESSIONCONFESSIONCONFESSIONCONFESSION

Sunday: By Request After the 10:15am Mass Saturday: 3:00 - 3:45 pm

BAPTISMBAPTISMBAPTISMBAPTISM

First and Second Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm at alternating chruches

MARRIAGEMARRIAGEMARRIAGEMARRIAGE

Couples need to make an appointment with a Priest at least six months before the wedding date.

PARISH STAFFPARISH STAFFPARISH STAFFPARISH STAFF

Rev. Matthew J. Conley, Administrator Rev. Sylvestre Tchegbehou, Summer Assistant

John Beagan, Collaborative Deacon

Karen DeAlmeida, Director of Finance & Operations Patrice Buckley, Music Director (Sacred Heart) Paula Lowell, Music Director (Saint Patrick)

FAITH FORMATIONFAITH FORMATIONFAITH FORMATIONFAITH FORMATION

Christine Breen, Faith Formation Coordinator Grades K-6 [email protected]

Matthew Chick, Faith Formation Confirmation Coordinator Grades 7-10 [email protected]

We welcome new members. Please register and use envelopes to support your parish.

MISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENT

Sacred Heart and Saint Patrick Parishes form a Roman Catholic Community that dedicates itself to providing an unconditional welcome to all. We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ through the power of His Word, faith formation, service, and fellowship. 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.

NEW PARISHIONERSNEW PARISHIONERSNEW PARISHIONERSNEW PARISHIONERS

Collaborative Pastoral Office Address: 26R Chestnut Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Email: [email protected] / Fax: (617) 926-3715

Office Hours: 9:00am-2:00pm Monday-Thursday (Closed for Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm) 9:00am-12:00pm Friday

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