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Former St. Patrick’s School in Natick getting closer to full demolition

April 7, 2023 by Deborah Brown 3 Comments

The former St. Patrick’s School, located directly across the street from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Natick Center, is getting closer to achieving complete teardown status. Local developer Stonegate received its demo permit from the town last month and got going almost immediately. Lots of heavy equipment has been at work on the property, which is being prepared for a mixed-use retail and residential development project. Stonegate has completed other major Natick projects such as 13 West Central St. (the former American Legion building) and 11 South Main St. (Odd Fellows building).

St. Patrick's School, Southgate
St. Patrick's School, Natick

 

St. Patrick's School, Natick

 

St. Patrick's School, Natick

 

Plans for the site, which have been vetted before the Zoning Board of Appeals, call for a mixed-use development including market rate (i.e., expensive) and affordable (i.e., less expensive) residential units, plus space on the first floor of the main building at 45 E. Central St. for up to four retail tenants. That main 4-story building will feature 46 1-3-bedroom units and underground parking. Another eight units with 3 or 4 bedrooms will be divvied among four townhouse buildings on Lincoln and Wilson Streets. A quarter of the units will be affordable based on a state formula. Overall, the residential and retail space will amount to 14,320 sq. ft.

Treasures of the St. Patrick’s School site

Some landmarks of the area were saved, but some have not been as lucky.

Last December Stonegate removed a religious-themed statue that adorned the entryway of the former school, and transported it to St. Patrick’s Cemetery. The 8-ft. high sculpture depicts Jesus welcoming a small child.

Not so lucky has been a much-loved beech tree at the corner of the property, which is in the process of being felled. Stonegate has assured residents through its Facebook page that many trees will be planted to mitigate its loss.

St. Patrick's School, Southgate

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Natick’s Christmas worship schedule 2022

December 23, 2022 by Admin Leave a Comment

Natick has many houses of worship that observe Christmas. Whether you’re looking for a service for the kids (complete with a pageant), beautiful music, candlelight, in-person, or a live-streamed experience, check below for a soul-lifting experience. Make sure to check individual websites as you make your plans.

Christmas Eve takes place on Saturday, Dec. 24, followed by Christmas Day on Sunday, Dec. 25.

Annunciation Orthodox Church

37 Washington St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-481-2028

Saturday, Dec.24, 5pm—Vesperal divine liturgy of St. Basil of Caesarea (Tone 4 and traditional carols), followed by a pot luck dinner in the Church Hall.


Boston Christian Assembly

26 Wellesley Rd., Natick, Mass. 01760
781-883-9708
Check their website for information.


The Bridge Metrowest

7 Strathmore Rd., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-651-0277

Dec. 24, 6pm, Christmas Eve service
Dec. 25, 10:15am, Christmas Day service


Christ Lutheran Church

113 Union St., Natick, Mass 01760
508-315-3170

Dec. 24, 4pm, carols, candlelight, communion
Dec. 25, 10am, Christmas Day communion


Common Street Spiritual Center

13 Common St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-655-9636

Dec. 24, 4pm-5pm, Christmas Eve Open Circle including a contemplative encounter with the story of Jesus’ birth and the hope that story conveys. People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. The circle will include a time of candle-lighting and song.


Eliot Church of Natick

45 Eliot St, Natick, Mass. 01760
508-653-2244

Sat., Dec. 24, 5pm-6pm
Christmas Eve Family Service
Conor Eliot, Trumpet Soloist Conor Eliot will provide music during this in-person worship service, which will also be  will be streamed online via YouTube.

Sun., Dec. 25—Merry Christmas (no services)


Fiske Memorial United Methodist Church

106 Walnut St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-653-1674

Sat., Dec. 24, 5pm
Christmas Eve service
Carols, scripture and candlelight.

Sun., Dec. 25—Worship on Zoom only


First Congregational Church, UCC

2 E. Central St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-653-0971

Dec. 24, 7pm, Candles and Carols worship
Dec. 25, 10:30am worship


First Church of Christ, Scientist

123 Union St., Natick, MA 01760
508-651-1689
Regular services on Sunday, December 25, 10am


Hartford Street Presbyterian Church

99 Hartford St., Natick, MA 01760
508-653-4839

Dec. 24, 7pm, Christmas Eve service
Dec. 25, 10:30am, Christmas Day service


Milestone Church

Natick venue
217 West Central Street, Natick, MA
781-235-6025
Check their website for information.


Natick Catholic Community — St. Linus Parish & St. Patrick Parish

St. Linus
119 Hartford St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-653-5505

St. Patrick
44 E. Central St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-653-1093

Dec. 24:
4pm, St. Patrick
4pm, St. Linus
Dec. 25:
7:30am, St. Patrick
9am, St. Linus
11am, St. Patrick

Natick Church of Christ

324 N. Main St., Natick, MA 01760
508-653-9678
Check their website for information.

St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church

145 Oak St., Natick, Mass. 01760
774-534-1175
Check their website for information.


St. Paul’s Episcopal

39 E. Central St., Natick, Mass. 01760
508-655-5880

Dec. 24, 4 pm, Nativity Pageant with Eucharist
Dec. 24, 9pm, candlelight service with Eucharist
Dec. 25, 10am, worship service with Eucharist


Don’t see your Natick church’s Christmas services here? Contact us at natickreport@gmail.com for inclusion.

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Happy Chanukah, Natick

December 18, 2022 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Happy Chanukah, Natick…a big crowd turned out at Natick Common on Sunday for the menorah lighting and a chocolate gelt drop from the fire engine ladder high above. There were light-up menorah necklaces, along with plenty of hot cocoa & latkes for all.

 

Happy Chanukah, Natick.


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Blessing of the Animals in Natick

October 5, 2022 by Bob Brown 2 Comments

Local pets had their day at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Natick this past Sunday for the annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals. With Rev. Becky under the weather, lay ministers ably stepped in to bless the critters.

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Get your pets blessed in Natick on Sunday

October 1, 2022 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Natick (39 E. Central St.) welcomes people and pets to its Blessing of the Animals at 11am in the church yard, following the 10am service on Sunday, Oct. 2.

The church has been doing the Blessing of the Animals for many years, according to Rev. Becky Binns Gettel, Rector: “It’s a somewhat standard practice for Episcopal Churches.”

Asked about whether we might expect to see more than just dogs, the rector says: “Past pictures tell me we typically have at least one chicken, a rabbit, and some smaller critters along with the many dogs and some patiently crate-ed cats. Last year we had a guinea pig, a lizard, a bearded dragon, a mouse, and many pups.  It’s possible that a pony used to show up too! At my previous parish, we all counted on the annual visit with a snake named Pixel.”

This year the blessing is after the service, but hopes are to re-insert it into the service by next year.

St Pauls church


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