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Sunday,
December 13, 2015
3rd Sunday of Advent
Rev.MonsignorFrancisV.StrahanPastor Rev.GeorgeBrownRev.FrankCampoRev.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
CELEBRATE ThisSunday,Godrejoicesandsingsbecauseofus.Wereadin Zephaniah today that God “will sing joyfully because ofyou, / as one sings at festivals” (Zephaniah 3:18). We knowplentyaboutsingingat festivals.AlreadyourearsareringingwiththesongsandcarolsthatanticipatetheChristmasseason. Paulremindsusofthesourceofourowndoublerejoicing:God is themighty saviorwho is inourmidst (inZephaniah’swords).Becausethisisso,saysPaul,wecanrejoiceandbeatease.Wedon’thavetoworry,forGod’speacewillstandguardoverourheartsandminds. AmedievalcaroldepictsChristmasas“mydancingday”andurges us to enter into the dance.Why all themerrymaking?Because “the Lord is near,” as Paul reminds us (Philippians4:5). He then points to another reason for the dancing: thedawn of the promise of peace, the peace beyond allunderstanding,thatisnowwithinourgrasp.
Mass Intentions & Feast Days Saturday, December 19, 2015 9:00AM-12:00PM Christmas Confessions 4:00PM Karl Finkemeyer
Sunday, December 20, 2015 7:30AM Thomas F. McDermott III 9:30AM Rahul Patrick Shenoy
Financial News !
From the Business Office October Offertory
Actual Budgeted Difference $39,712.39 $40,000.00 ($287.61)
RoCC—Phase II
We are almost at $85,000.00! If you have not made your donation yet or if you are ready to send your next pledge payment, do so by December 31, 2015 for a tax deduction.
Christmas Collection This Christmas, the collection will support the health and well-being of our priests. Our priests have dedicated their lives to serving the Catholic faithful. Now, it is our turn to help fulfill the promises made to care for them in their time of need. Please give generously to the Christmas collection, which will directly benefit the 614 active and senior diocesan priests who are cared for through the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust. All are welcome to make a gift online at clergyfunds.org, use the in-pew envelopes that will be provided, or simply text the word PRIEST to 56512. Thank you in advance for your prayers and generous support of this critical effort.
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers…
Christmas and New Years will be here in no time! The sign up sheets for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Masses have been posted in the Upper Church Sacristy.
Please sign up as soon as possible.
The Sanctuary Lamp
is with Special Intention for Brendan O’Neill & his classmates at
Loyola Univeristy Given by
Herminda DeSabogal
Vocation Chalice
The Vocation Chalice this week will be hosted by
Caroll & Chris Walden
Breakfast with Santa
Santa came to visit St. Bridget Parish last
Sunday and was very
impressed with our
youngsters and their
parents. We all enjoyed
delicious doughnuts and
coffee as Santa took pictures with the children.
Thank you so much to everyone who helped or
contributed to the breakfast in any way!
Our parishioners were extremely generous in
giving $1,400.00 to our Christmas Outreach
Program. Your generosity will help to make so
many little children's Christmas that much
more special !
Year of Mercy Let us practice one of the below each week!
Feeding the hungry/ giving drink to the thirsty/clothing the naked/ harboring strangers/ visiting the sick/ visiting the imprisoned and burying the dead
Admonishing the sinner/ instructing the ignorant/ advising the doubtful/ comforting the afflicted/ burying wrongs patiently/ forgiving injuries and praying for the living and dead
Corporal works of mercy Spiritual works of mercy
An extended period of time has been set aside for Christmas Confessions. On Saturday, December 19th, from 9:00-12:00 or as long as we are needed. In addition to Monsignor Strahan, Fr. Brown & Fr. Owens there will be two additional Xaverian priests. What a better way to prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth than by receiving the healing grace of the Sacrament of Penance.
Christmas Mass Schedule The Vigil of Christmas Christmas Day Thursday, December 24th Friday, December 25th Upper Church 8:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:30 AM Lower Church 6:00 PM Family Mass 12:00 AM Midnight Mass CHRISTMAS MUSIC: St. Bridget’s Adult Choir will give a half-hour concert of Christmas Carols and Choir Motets before the Midnight Mass—beginning at 11:30 PM.
There will be music at all of the Christmas Vigil and Christmas Day Masses.
Director of Music Ann O’Brien
Music Ministers Ann O’Brien: Organist, Soloist & Choir Director
Marjorie Withee: Organist & Youth Choir Director Francis Jesch: Organist & Soloist
Merry Christmas from all the priests of the Archdiocese of Boston!! All of the money collected on Christmas throughout the Archdiocese of Boston, will be used for the
Clergy Benefit Trust Fund. This Christmas Collection supports the retirement, medical and financial needs of priests of the Archdiocese. Because of rising health care costs and the increased number of retiring priests, the levels needed for funding have risen dramatically and the Clergy Benefit Trust is in immediate need of replenishment. In gratitude for all that the priests have done for us, we strongly encourage you to give generously to this collection.
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 February. If you are interested drop this form off at the rectory as soon as possible. Each request will be honored in the order it is received. Please return to the rectory. Donor’s Name _________________________________________________________________________________________ In Loving Memory of____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Or Special Intention____________________________________________________________________________________
Looking for Reliable Snow Shovelers!!!
Duties: Report during storms to have Church & Rectory doorways and walkways cleared by 8AM on weekdays; 6:30 AM on weekends. If interested contact: Maria Sebastian [email protected] 508-875-5959
Christmas Bells are Ringing! “The Sounds of Christmas”, is a CD produced by our own Christmas Festival Choir, directed by our own Msgr. Strahan and accompanied by our Parish Music Director, Ann O’Brien. The CD may be purchased at the Rectory for
$15.00 All checks should be made payable to St. Bridget Parish with this memo: Christmas CD. This will be a perfect Christmas gift for loved ones and friends. Few of any Parishes have a CD like this recorded by our own
Christmas Festival Choir. Pick yours up today!
Saint Bridget School PTO is selling Gift Cards!!!
Want to give the gift that keeps on giving? Help support Saint Bridget School by
purchasing a gift card. These are great stocking stuffers, gifts for family and friends, the
mailperson or even a gift for yourself this Christmas season! A percentage of proceeds
from each gift card sold goes straight to the school! Most retailer and restaurant gift
cards are available for purchase.
Gift cards will be available for purchase
after all Masses on December 19th & 20th.
Cards are also available for purchase at the School office during hours of operation 8AM-3PM.
Payment can be made by cash or check: please make checks out to Saint Bridget School PTO.
Reminder
for School parents:
Those families who were in
the school in 2014-15 are
grandfathered in for the in-
parish rate provided they give
at least $17 a week to the
Offertory for 2016-17. We
will be calculating in-parish
rate from 4/1/2015 through
3/31/2016. Be sure to check
with Meaghan at the rectory
to see if you are on track for
the in-parish rate. The in-
parish rate program was not
continued for new families
after 2014-15.
Upcoming Events & Programs Calling all children in grades K-5!
This year's Epiphany Christmas Pageant will
be held during the 9:30AM Family Mass on
Sunday January 3rd. In order to participate,
children are required to attend a rehearsal
during the Christmas vacation and arrive at
9AM for Mass on January 3rd. Parts will be
assigned based on prior participation, age,
and size, according to the available
costumes.
If your child is interested please contact:
Kim DeMeo at [email protected]
by December 18th. Kindly include in your message:
Your name, email address & phone
number
Your child’s name, grade & whether you
would be willing to volunteer in
planning the event
Mark your calendars!!! The Parish Spaghetti Supper
sponsored by Youth Ministry is back!!!
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2016 Where: St. Bridget Parish School Hall Time: 4:30-7:00PM Dinner will include:
bread, salad, spaghetti, meatballs, desert, coffee, tea, and soda.
Adult price: $5.00 Child price: $3.00 Family maximum price: $25.00
Hope to see you there !!!
Christmas on the Air! at Stoneham Theater
Parishioners and friends enjoyed the musical comedy on Dec.
5. Many Christmas carols were sung by the cast and later along
with the audience. The nativity in Luke was read as well, amid
the theater’s usual great sets. Many thanks to Msgr. Strahan for
this day to socialize and add to the Advent season!
O U R L A D Y O F F A T I M A S H R I N E H O L L I S T O N
CHRISTMAS LIG H TS – 2015 Now – DECEMBER 27 T H , 2015
OPEN DAILY 5 : 00pm to 9 : 00pm
VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP OPEN DAILY 11:00 – 9:00PM
HOT CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE IN THE HALL
(5:00pm – 9:00pm)
Amen Litany to Special Saints from France:
Through the intercessions of these saints we make our prayer for
those who died and are grieving in Paris and throughout France:
St. Therese of Lisieux, Patron of France, pray for them
St. Joan of Arc, Patron of France, pray for them
St. Martin of Tours, Patron of France, pray for them
St. Remigius, Patron of France, pray for them
St. John Vianney, St. Louis, St. Jean Jugan, St. Margaret Mary
Alacoque, St. Genevieve, St. Madeline Sophie Barat, St. Denis,
St. Catherine Labore, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Vincent de
Paul, St. Germain Cousin, St. Peter Julian Eymartd, St. Jean-
Baptiste de La Salle
The Hail Mary (in French)
Je vous salue, Marie pleine de grace, Le Seigneur est avec
vous. Vous etes benie entre toutes les femmes et Jesus, Le fruit
de vos entrailles, est beni Sainte Marie, Mere de Dieu, priez
pour nous pauvres pecheurs, maintenant et a l’heure de notre
mort. Amen Bere
Upcoming Events & Programs Did you know….? You can listen to Catholic radio on your cell phone while in the hospital at 1060 AM Catholic Radio Boston! You may also listen on your iPhone on the new mobile App Catholic Radio Boston, by calling 712-832-8010, on your computer at www.1060Catholic.org and through podcasts@ 6am-The Son Rise Morning Show 7am faith-based news, sports, interviews 8am-Daily Mass 9am social, political and media issues 2pm call-in show for non-Catholics 3pm Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 4pm politics, social issues, family issues 5pm questions on Catholic faith and prayer requests 6pm Catholic doctrine and controversial issues 9pm Daily Mass 9:30pm Daily Rosary from Boston and beyond Foundations of Faith Community Nursing This continuing nursing education activity has been approved by the American Nurses Assoc. MA, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Course Dates: Feb. 13, Feb. 27, March 12, March 26, April 23, May 7 (Saturdays are make up days if needed). Free to Phase I & Phase II Collaborative nurses, otherwise
$50 deposit. To register or for information: 617-746-5842 Checks are made out to the Office of Chaplaincy Programs and sent to Office of Chaplaincy Programs, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184. Karen Mallozzi, Coordinator of Parish Ministries at St. Bridget, has registration forms, 508-875-6009. Pastoral Visitors Time of Prayer for Pastoral Visitors Walk With Christ-This day will focus on the growth in faith that happens as we follow Jesus and witness the healing power of His presence. The Office of Worship and Spiritual Life and the Pastoral Visitor Project offers regional mornings and afternoons of prayer. This year’s schedule: January 31, 2016 St. Joseph Parish, Wakefield, 1-3pm February 27 St. Francis, Weymouth, 10am-noon March 5 St. John’s, Roxbury 10am-noon March 12 Our Lady’s, Newton, 10am-noon April 9 St. Francis, Dracut, 10am-noon Pastoral Visitors may attend any one. To register: Office of Spiritual Life, 617-779-3640
This Week’s Scripture Readings
Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister’s
Aubrey Baumbach Jane Bratica
JoMarie Bucantis Linda Casella
Therese Cunningham Pierce Deane Kevin Forster Maria Longo Lisa Lamare
Robert Lew
Mary LoCicero Stephanie McComas Tommy McDermott
George Meninno Valerie Montuori
Taryn Morris Stephen Virdinlia Walter Weldon
December 19th & 20th Eucharistic Minister
Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant
Saturday, 4:00PM
GrayceDiCenzoKristanPiselliMaryStackYolandaBarbierJoyceMcKeownChristineRoccoJeanneWalsh
RosemariePenta CatherineMatzilevichWilliamRyan PeterHsiehJohnMauritzJosephRepoleChrisRyanMsgr.Strahan
Sunday, 7:30AM MaryAvolaAliceCostaMargaretGarciaSheilaFlynnJamesScambyElenaNardizzi AlexKellyBarrettPearce PaulDonahueJosephKovalchinFrederickO’ConnellTonySuantengco
Fr.Shen
Sunday, 9:30AM Family Mass
RichardBishopLeslieBishopPatriciaMcCarthy MairaMcCarthy BrendanMcCarthyCharlieNolan RudyCaballeroDanielMcCarthyChristopherWaldenMsgr.Strahan
Sunday, 11:30AM NoreenBegleySera ienKhokharAnneRiderJosephCrisafulliGeneGrzywnaNatalieMullenCathyWarshofsky
RinaZarba KevinSagerLaraScaria TriciaCincottaJohnGannonEdytaKonradPauletteMurphyMsgr.Strahan
We rejoice because we know Jesus is always near and eager to be with us. So let us pray to recognize God at work in us and our world. Sunday—Philippians 3:4-6 Monday—Psalm 5:11-12 Tuesday—Psalm 96:10-13 Wednesday—1 Chronicles 16:8-12 Thursday—Psalm 35:9-10 Friday—Psalm 13:5-6 Saturday—Psalm 40:16-17
Confessions are heard this Saturday from 2-3 PM. This week confessions will be heard by Fr. Shen.
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 [email protected] Coordinator of Parish Ministries Mrs. Karen M. Mallozzi 508-875-6009 M-W-F 9:30AM—3:30PM [email protected]
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 [email protected]
PARISH MAILING ADDRESS
Saint Bridget Rectory 15 Wheeler Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
Rectory: 508 -875-5959 Rectory Fax: 508 - 875-1270 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
By 4:00PM on Tuesday
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director, Grades 6-10 Mrs. Regina O’Connor 508-879-4271, ext. 2 [email protected] Coordinator, Grades K-5 Mrs. Gail Barbato 508-879-4271, ext 1 [email protected] Youth Minister Samantha Ormond 508-250-5028 [email protected]
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 [email protected] [email protected] Advancement Director Extended Day Director Mrs. Erin Connors Mrs. Victoria Peterson 508-875-0181, ext. 226 508-572-0326 [email protected] [email protected]
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.