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Sunday,
August 23, 2015
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rev.MonsignorFrancisV.StrahanPastor
Rev.GeorgeBrownRev.MemoOchoaRev.PeterShenPart-Time Assistants
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00PM
Sunday Masses ALL MASSES IN THE
UPPER CHURCH 7:30AM9:30AMFamilyMass11:30AM
Daily Masses Monday thru Friday 9:00AM
Sacrament of
Reconciliation Saturday2:00 - 3:00PM
ST. BRIDGET PARISH
Roman Catholic Church Route 9 East
Framingham Centre, Massachusetts (508) 875-5959
KEEPING OUR COMMITMENTS In the musical Fiddler on the Roof, the husband, Tevye,whosemarriagewasarrangedyearsandyearsbefore,wantstoknow if hiswife really loveshim.Was theirmarriage just anarrangement, a deal? Did hiswife, after all these years, everlovehim?Doesshestill? Weneedtoknowifourlovingcommitmentsstick.Weneedto be reminded and reaf irmed. In the irst reading, Joshua,Moses’successor,neededtoknowifthepeoplewouldremainfaithful to their covenantwith the Lord. Joshuawas going toleadthemtoanewlife—asettledlife.Wouldtheybefaithful? Jesus,whoidenti iedhimselfastheverylifeofhisdisciples’life, needed toknow:Will youalsogoawayorwill you stay?We do not often see Jesus this vulnerable. Peter and theapostleschosetostay.Whatwillwedo?
Mass Intentions & Feast Days
Financial News !
Saturday, August 29, 2015
4:00PM Pauline Moran
Sunday, August 30, 2015
11:30AM Paulette & Neaney Catalano
From the Business Of ice July Offertory Actual Budgeted Difference$38,089.33$40,000.00($1,910.67)
Please Note: Choir Members Choir practice will resume its Tuesdayevening rehearsals with Ann O’BrienstartingSeptember8that7:15PMintheUpperChurch.
9/6—Catholic University
9/13—Church Grounds & Maintenance
9/20—Clergy Benefit Trust
10/4—Church Grounds & Maintenance
10/18—Missions Sunday
11/8—Campaign for Human Development
11/15—Church Grounds & Maintenance
11/22—Retired Religious Sisters
12/8—Feast of the Immaculate Conception
12/13—Church Grounds & Maintenance
12/25—Clergy Benefit Trust
Second Collection’s August-December 2015
A True Act of Christian Kindness Needed
The school is accepting a new family, for the 2015-16 academic year, with a very unique and confidential situation. The children NEED to be in our caring, safe, nurturing, loving, comforting, Christian environment, and I am asking for your help. To quote the school’s Mission Statement: “Saint Bridget School partners with families and our church to develop the whole person within a community of faith.” If you are able to help in any way, please send your tax-deductible donation for the family via the St. Bridget Help-A-Student Fund to the attention of Mrs. Sebastian in the tuition office at the rectory. Tuition is approximately $5,000.00 per student and they have more than one child. With God’s Choicest Blessings for this family, Msgr. Strahan
Be on the Alert!!!! While at Mass, please make sure yourcar is locked and all valuables areplacedinthetrunk.Also,ladies:whengoingtoreceiveHolyCommunion, carry your purse withyou—Donot leave itunattended in thepew. VerbumSap.Sat?Awordtothewiseissuf icient!!!
Saint Bridget School has openings for substitute teachers for the upcoming school year
This is a paid position. Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree. Please call the school for further information 508-875-0181.
SAINT BRIDGET SCHOOL
832 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA 01702 • 508-875-0181 Traditional Values Academic Excellence Social Responsibility
A Catholic Co-Educational Elementary School
Pre-Kindergarten (4 yr. olds) to 8th Grade
Full and Part-time Pre-K Full Day Kindergarten Afterschool care till 6pm
Seats still available for the 2015-
2016 school year.
Scholarship and Financial Aid available—please ask.
For more information contact Jennifer Ryan
jryan@saintbridgetschool.info
Colegio Saint Bridget E um colégio Católico para
ensino fundamental Jardim de infância,
(a partir de 4 anos) ate 8a serie
Meio período ou o dia todo Jardim de Infância Dia inteiro Cuidados Afterschool até 6pm
Vagas ainda disponíveis para o
ano 2015-2016 escolar. Bolsa de estudos e ajuda
finaceira disponível, interesados perguntar:
Para mais informações contacte Jennifer Ryan
jryan@saintbridgetschool.info
Un Católico Co-Educación Escuela Elementar
Pre-Kindergarten (4 años. Edad) a octavo grado
Medio tiempo, y tiempo completo y Pre-K Kindergarten de día
completo Cuidado Niños Después de
la Escuela hasta 6pm
Tenemos cupos aún disponibles para el año
escolar 2015-2016.
Becas y Ayuda Financiera disponible-por favor llamar.
Para obtener más información
por favor Llame a Jennifer Ryan
jryan@saintbridgetschool.info
The Sanctuary Lamp-Sign of the Lord’s Presence †††††††††
For all those who would like to memorialize a departed loved one, or a special intention, the Sanctuary Lamp (candle) in the lower Church is available for that purpose. The Sanctuary Lamp continues to burn for 8 days. The cost of the candle is $15.00. The name of the loved one will be listed in the bulletin (if so desired) or the “special intention” request. There are weeks available for memorialization starting in end-August. If you are interested drop this form off at the rectory as soon as possible. Each request will be honored in the order they are received. Please return to the rectory. Donor’s Name _________________________________________________________________________________________ In Loving Memory of____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Or Special Intention____________________________________________________________________________________
New Parishioners
The following people have recently joined our Parish and we welcome you to our community! Paul & Marianne St. Pierre
with son James Paul & Tina Castelli
with children Antonio & Marco Mark & Kelly Nickerson with children Katelyn, Owen & Parker
August Baptisms at St. Bridget Parish
Please welcome the following new young members to our Parish! Mason Patrick Grady Charlotte Donovan Guigno Lillyanne Margaret Kilcoyne Olivia Ireland Murphy Katherine Elizabeth Sanicki Gia Francesca Wei Sophia Maria Wei
And on the “lighter side...how come…
When does it stop being partly cloudy and start being partly sunny?
If God sneezes, what should you say?
Why does quicksand work slowly?
Why do people say head’s up when you are supposed to duck? Doesn’t a lightning rod on top of church show a lack of faith?
New Member’s!!!
Upcoming Events & Programs Faith Formation Leader Day TheDomesticChurch:EvangelizingSocietyThroughtheFamilySept. 2, 10am-2pm,PastoralCenter,BraintreeThe day includes: light breakfast beginning at9:30am, prayer, Presentation by Craig Dyke,Director of Family Life, Mass, Lunch, andconversationanddiscussion.To register: Cathy Fallon, Coordinator of FaithFormationofChildrenatcfallon@rcab.orgor617-746-5832 Friday Afternoon Bible Study ThenextsessionbeginsSeptember 11 at 2:15pm inthelowerchurchmeetingroom.ThegroupwillviewtheDVDseriesoverseveralweeksbyFr.BarrontitledConversion.Discussionquestionsareprovidedforeachsession. Spaceis limitedsocontact Karen Mallozzi, Coordinator of ParishMinistries, to register at 508-875-6009 orkmallozzi@stbridgetparish.orgForming Disciples in Mission-A Workshop in Parish-Based Evangelization OpentoparishionersTheworkshopisdesignedtogivepeoplethetoolsto understand the New Evangelization, embraceliving as an intentional disciple, becomecomfortable with sharing your personal witness,form disciples, and work in your parish to formdisciples. The day includes six core sessions onthese topics, time in prayer together, a lightbreakfastandlunch.Workshop dates: August29,2015-PastoralCenter,BraintreeOctober17-PastoralCenter,BraintreeDecember12-tobeannouncedFebruary6,2016-tobeannouncedMarch5,2016-tobeannouncedJune4,2016-tobeannouncedAugust27,2016-tobeannouncedToregistercontactthePastoralCenterinBraintreeat617-254-0100
Literacy Unlimited Tutor Training LiteracyUnlimitedtrainsandsupportsvolunteersto teach basic reading and writing and GEDpreparation toadults, includingspeakersofotherlanguages (ESOL). Many students come fromaroundtheworldandwanttolearnbyconversingwithnativeEnglishspeakers. Information sessions: -MorseInstituteLibrary,14EastCentralSt.,NatickAug.31,7-8:30pm-FraminghamPublicLibrary,49LexingtonSt,.FraminghamSept.15,10-11:30am-TutorTraining:MorseInstituteLibrary,Sept.21-Nov.26:30-9pm-FraminghamPublicLibrary,Sept.29-Nov.310am-1pmForinformationortoregister:508-532-5574,FPLMail4@minlb.netPastoral Care to the Sick and Homebound Workshops-Fall -September15-October20, 7-9pmSt.PatrickParish,Stoneham-Instructor:Dr.MaryBethMoranSt.Raphael,MedfordOctober14-November18,1-3pmInstructor:JudyTalvacchiaForinformationandtoregister:KarenFarrellkfarrell@rcab.orgor617-746-8543Save the Date!Sunday, October 4,11:30amCathedraloftheHolyCross,BostonMassforPublicSafetyPersonnelandFamilieshttp://www.bostoncatholic.org/publicSafetyMass/CardinalSeanO’Malley,OFMCap.willbethemaincelebrantAllarewelcome!
Fall Parish Mission
Brother Michael Moran, CP, will conduct a three night Parish Mission on October 12, 13, & 14. Brother Michael is a great preacher and a conductor of missions, far and wide. So… mark your calendars NOW! It’s good to set time aside and be in the Lord’s presence for these three days. Further information will be forthcoming!
“Sleigh Bells Ring, are you listenin’?” The Christmas Festival Choir starts up this September. The first rehearsal will take place on Monday
evening, September 14th at 7:30PM in the Lower Church. The Choir meets each Monday evening
thereafter, unless there is a holiday. The concert dates are as follows: Saturday, December 12th at 7:30M and
Sunday afternoon, December 13th at 3:00PM.
All are welcome to join this Festival Choir. However, in order to prepare materials, we need to know, in
advance, the number of folks who will join us.
Name:____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________Email:________________________________________________
Voice (check one): ______ Soprano ______Alto ______Tenor ______Bass
Please return to the Rectory ASAP
Protecting God’s Children Tuesday,October1,20157-10PM,St.BridgetSchoolHallAll those who serve in ministry or whovolunteeratSt.BridgetParishorSt. Bridget Schoolmust take this one-timetrainingiftheyhavenotdonesopreviously.Materialsareprovided. Inorder toreceivecredit for having taken this sessionparticipants must attend and remain forthe whole program. Participants may notenterasessionalreadyinprogress.* Participantsmustsign up ahead of timeso that there are materials for everyone.Sign-in takes place promptlyat 7PM. Lightrefreshmentsareprovided.To register contactKarenMallozzi,CoordinatorofParishMinistriesat508-875-6009orkmallozzi@st.bridgetparish.org.Youwill need to provide phone and emailcontact information, the school or parishthat you volunteer/minister at and whatcityitisin.
Upcoming Events & Programs
Indoor Flea Market
Place: St. Cecilia Parish Family Center 54 Esty Street Ashland, MA 01721 Date: Saturday, September 19th 9:00AM-4:00PM Sunday, September 20th 9:00AM-1:00PM
Next Sunday’s Scripture Readings
Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister’s
Aubrey Baumbach Jane Bratica
JoMarie Bucantis Rick Bumann Linda Casella
Therese Cunningham Pierce Deane Kevin Forster
Zachary Kane Lisa Lamare
Robert Lew Mary LoCicero George Meninno
Valerie Montuori Marguerite Tibbert Stephen Virdinlia Walter Weldon
August 29th & 30th
Eucharistic Minister
Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant
Saturday, 4:00PM
NoreenBegleyJoyceMcKeownChristineRoccoMaryAvolaDanCaronAliceCostaKarenKirwan LiamKellyAlexKelly PeterHsiehJohnMauritzJosephRepoleChrisRyan
Fr.Brown
Sunday, 7:30AM KenBrisboisMariaChaputJosephCrisafulliSheilaFlynnMarioLaferlaBettyPanza T.J.NolanCharlieNolan PaulDonahueJosephKovalchinDavidMcIntyreTonySuantengco
Fr.Shen
Sunday, 9:30AM Family Mass
VictoriaPetersonJenniferRyanTinaSparling BrookeSparling JohnBakerBarrettPearce TimothyGarahanMichaelPekkarinenChristopherWaldenFr.Brown
Sunday, 11:30AM YolandaBarbierGeneGrzywnaNatalieMullenMargaretGarciaBrianMcGillicuddyJamesScambyCathyWarshofsky
KathyMcGillicuddy SeanMcGillicuddyChristopherMcGillicuddyDaveBorghiTriciaCincottaPauletteMurphyBettyO’Neil
Msgr.Strahan
First Reading — Moses directs the people to observe the commandments of the Lord (Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8). Psalm — The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 15). Second Reading — Welcome the word that you have received and become doers of the word, not hearers only (James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27). Gospel — You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23).
Confessions are heard this Saturday from 2-3 PM. This week confessions will be heard by Msgr. Strahan.
Please Pray For:
Lt. Andrew Sweeney, US Navy LCPL Lorenzo Giovanella, USMC, Fort Devens
Ryan
PARISH STAFF
Business Manager/Tui on Director of Opera ons Mrs. Maria S. Sebas an 508-875-5959 Ext. 103 mssebas an@stbridgetparish.org Coordinator of Parish Ministries Mrs. Karen M. Mallozzi 508-875-6009 M-W-F 9:30AM—3:30PM kmallozzi@stbridgetparish.org
Director Of Music/Organist Mrs. Ann O’Brien Organists Mrs. Marge Withee Mr. Francis Jesch Administra ve Assistant
Ms. Meaghan Turchi 508-875-5959 Ext. 104 mturchi@stbridgetparish.org
PARISH MAILING ADDRESS
Saint Bridget Rectory 15 Wheeler Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
Rectory: 508 -875-5959 Rectory Fax: 508 - 875-1270 strahan@stbridgetparish.org
Office Hours:
9:00AM - 6:00 PM, M-Thur. 9:00AM-4:30PM Fridays 9:30AM—2:00PM Sat. 9:00AM— 1:00PM Sun.
Parish Home Page: www.stbridgetparish.org
Please send Bulle n Announcements to: bulle n@stbridgetparish.org
By 4:00PM on Tuesday
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director, Grades 6-10 Mrs. Regina O’Connor 508-879-4271, ext. 2 roconnor@stbridgetparish.org Coordinator, Grades K-5 Mrs. Gail Barbato 508-879-4271, ext 1 gbarbato@stbridgetparish.org Youth Minister Samantha Ormond 508-250-5028 sormond@stbridgetparish.org
School Mailing Address:
832 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702
School: 508-875-0181 School Fax: 508-875-9552
School Home Page:
www.saintbridgetschool.info
SCHOOL STAFF School Principal Admission Office Mrs. Cathleen R. Chaves Mrs. Jennifer Ryan 508-875-0181 Ext. 222 508-875-0181 Ext. 229 cchaves@saintbridgetschool.info jryan@saintbridgetschool.info Advancement Director Extended Day Director Mrs. Erin Connors Mrs. Victoria Peterson 508-875-0181, ext. 226 508-572-0326 econnors@saintbridgetschool.info vpeterson@saintbridgetschool.info
Sacrament of Baptism Before an infant baptism parents must attend a baptismal catechesis class. Classes are held on the first Friday of each month at 7pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. If there is a change due to bad weather parents will be notified. Participants should park in the Rectory parking lot and enter the door on that level. *Dates for baptism are set once the class has been attended and all paperwork is received and complete. Baptisms take place once a month on a Sunday at 2pm. To register for class or to ask a question call 508-875-6009.
Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements should be made with one of the priests at least one year prior to the intended date of marriage so that all requirements can be completed. Please Note: Saturday weddings can be celebrated from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the latest. Sunday weddings can be celebrated from 1:30pm to 4:00pm at the latest.
Pastoral Ministry
Visitations to the sick and the homebound are made by Pastoral Visitors who bring the Blessed Sacrament and offer spiritual befriending on a weekly basis. If a member of your family, or friend, or neighbor is in the hospital or is home-bound, we would appreciate hearing from you. Kindly call the Pastoral Ministry Office at 508-875-6009 to request assistance.