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St. Bridget Parish Sunday, April 22, 2018 | Fourth Sunday of Easter
830 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01702 www.stbridgetparish.org
(508) 875-5959
Pastoral Staff (Rev. Msgr.) Francis V. Strahan Pastor Rev. George Brown Rev. Frank Campo Rev. Peter Shen Deacon Alberto Gonzalez Part-Time Assistants
Schedule of Masses Saturday: 4:00PM Vigil Mass Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:30AM (Family Mass) & 11:30AM Daily Mass: Monday—Friday 9:00AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday’s 2:00PM—3:00PM
March 2018 Offertory Actual Budgeted Difference
$40,806.33 $40,750.00 $56.33
Last Weekend’s Offertory $6,171.00
From the Business Office
The Sanctuary Lamp
is lit in Loving Memory of The Salmini Family
Given by Ed & Annette Alderman
Mass Intentions & Feast Days Thursday, April 26, 2018 9:00AM Annabelle Slattery & Margaret Fox
Saturday, April 28, 2018
4:00PM Colleen Hayes
Sunday, April 29, 2018
7 :30AM Kenneth Rotatori 9 :30AM Ellia Malko & his wife Shikraya Fatohi 11:30AM Ida Peicewicz
Catholic Appeal News!
The 2018 Catholic Appeal Campaign is well underway! As of April 13, 2018 we have received $100,045.00, which represents 80% of our total goal of $125,242.00. Your generosity will benefit hundreds of pastoral, charitable, and educational programs at work within the Archdiocese of Boston.
To make an online pledge, please visit www.bostoncatholicappeal.org
Zambia Drive for Holy Trinity Parish
Next weekend, St. Bridget Parish will be collecting items to send to the children of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Zambia before and after all Masses. They are in dire need of: school supplies, electronics, toiletries, clothes and toys Monetary donations of any size will gladly be accepted for the supplies needed to make more dresses for the children of Zambia. Please make checks payable to St. Bridget Parish, memo Zambia.
Marian Festival Monday, May 21, 7:30PM
Please join us for this beautiful evening. This year Pope Francis has set aside a new feast day for Mary, Mother of the Church and our Festival will reflect this by following the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary followed by the crowning of Mary’s statue.
*Anyone who would like to volunteer to lead a decade of the rosary may contact Karen Mallozzi, Director of Parish Ministries, at 508-875-6009 or [email protected]
Holy Day Mass Announcement: The Ascension of the Lord
Wednesday, May 9th 4:00PM Vigil
Thursday, May 10th 9:00AM, 12:15PM, & 7:00PM
Dresses for Uganda Update: 1/16/18
Dear St. Bridget Sewing Ministry,
What a pleasant surprise your letter of last December 6th was when it arrived here this afternoon. Now we know precisely who the kind of people are behind the dresses. Thank you very much, they will be sent as soon as possible to Lodonga in North Uganda on the South Sudanese border where some of our SVD confreres and SSpS sisters have a base for working in the refugee camps.
The dresses are beautiful and will brighten up the rather bleak landscape of the refugee settlements.
God Bless you are for this wonderful initiative.
Sincerely yours in the Divine Word, Michael August Blume, SVD Titular Archbishop of Alessano, Apostolic Nuncio
We need your help to complete the Double Diamond Jubilee Parish Directory!
St. Bridget Parish is getting ready to create a new photo directory in celebration of both Msgr. Strahan’s 60th anniversary of being ordained into the priesthood and Saint Bridget Schools 60th anniversary of serving the MetroWest community.
Portrait sessions: Sunday, June 3rd (1-7), Monday, June 4th (2-9), Tuesday, June 5th (2-9), Sunday, June 10th (2-9), Monday, June 11th (2-9), Tuesday, June 12th(2-9) Feel free to bring your pets! All participating families will receive a free 8x10 professional portrait along with a printed directory free of cost. Sign-up’s will be available online, after Mass, and in the school hall within the coming weeks.
For more information or to help with the directory please contact: Mairi Scamby at 508-816-1566 or [email protected]
Many hands make light work
Saint Bridget School 5K!
Join fellow parishioners and friends at our annual “It All Starts Here” 5K on Saturday, June 2nd. Walk or run with a group of friends, bring the kids for the Bounce House, games & Touch-a-Truck, and enjoy the Food Trucks! Fun for everyone!
For more informa on: Jenn Ryan, PTO President at
For registra on : (h p://www.ac ve.com/framingham-ma/running/
it-all-starts-here-saint-bridget-school-5k-2018).
SAVE THE DATE! Join the St. Bridget Parish Community in
celebrating A Double Diamond Jubilee
In honor of Msgr. Strahan’s 60th Ordination Anniversary
and Saint Bridget School’s 60th year serving the MetroWest area
Friday, December 7, 2018 Sheraton Tara, Framingham
If you are interested in helping with this rewarding event, or if you have any goods or services that you would like to donate to the
Auction please contact: Mairi Scamby at (508)309-3420 or [email protected].
*Our first committee meeting will be scheduled shortly.
A Farewell Coffee & Donuts Sunday, May 6th
After the 9:30AM & 11:30AM Masses
Join us as we bid Deacon Alberto farewell and good luck as he embarks on the next chapter in his life.
Grab a treat and share a memory or congratulatory wish with Deacon Alberto before he begins his priestly ministry!
Faith Formation Registration
If you have a child that will be entering grades 1-10 in September 2018, that is not currently enrolled in the Faith Formation program, please fill out the 2018-2019 registration form. Those currently enrolled in the Faith Formation Program will be receiving a registration packet in the mail. Registration forms can be found on the parish website, www.stbridgetparish.org, under the Faith Formation tab. If any young adult or adult is interested in becoming a catechist, please contact Jessica Keefe for grades 6-10 or Gail Barbato for grades 1-5. If you have any questions please contact: Jessica Keefe, Director of Faith Formation Grades 6-10 [email protected] or 508-879-4271x2 Gail Barbato, Coordinator of Faith Formation Grades 1-5 [email protected] or 508-879-4271x1
Classes for grades 1-5 are held on Wednesdays from 4:00—5:15PM.
Classes for grades 6-10 are held on Sundays time TBA
Morning Volunteers Needed
We are in search of a few volunteers, after the 9:00AM Morning Mass/Rosary Group, to help refill the Holy Water fonts. If you have an extra 20 minutes and would like to help please call the rectory at 508-875-5959 or stop by after Mass. We will be glad to train you.
Family Promise Update
Family Promise Metrowest has made the move into their new location on Mulligan Street in Natick.
Current needed items: -Toilet Paper -Coffee Mugs
Donations can be dropped off to Karen Mallozzi, Director of Parish Ministries at the rectory.
Looking Ahead to Mother’s Day! In honor of mothers, aunts, stepmothers, grandmothers and others, we invite youth and adults alike to write a note, draw a picture or share a favorite photo to be displayed this Mother’s Day. Items can be dropped off to Karen at the rectory or in the envelope located in the upper church. For more information: Karen Mallozzi, Director of Parish Ministries 508-875-6009 or [email protected]
Save Marian High School!
For friends, past alumni, and anyone who is interested in the preservation of Catholic education join the “Save Marian Committee”, Tuesday, April 24th at 7:30PM at the Framingham Elks.
Our growing committee has received a lot of positive feedback from many community leaders including former US Ambassador to the Vatican, Ray Flynn.
For more information contact Ann Hansberry at 508-904-4064
Next Week’s Scripture Readings First Reading -- The church was being built up, and grew in numbers (Acts 9:26-31). Psalm -- I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people (Psalm 22). Second Reading -- Let us love not in word or speech, but in deed and truth (1 John 3:18-24). Gospel -- Remain in me, as I remain in you. I am the vine, you are the branches (John 15:1-8).
Please Pray For:
Lt. Andrew Sweeney, US Navy
LCPL Lorenzo Giovanella, USMC, Fort Devens
Benjamin Austin William F. Bernhard
Jane Bratica Edward Brennan JoMarie Bucantis
Pierce Deane Aiden Hall Aidrik Hall
Mario Laferla Lisa Lamare
Marguerite LaMarque Robert Lew
Eugene McSweeny
George Meninno Valerie Montuori
Amy Noel Joel Rivera
Piper Simmons Annika Smith Thomas Stein All Veterans
Stephen Virdinlia Mitchell Webster Walter Weldon
Dolores G. Wilson
John Joann
Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister’s
April 28th & 29th Eucharistic Minister
Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant
Saturday, 4:00PM
Kristan Piselli Jon Francis Christine Tosti Helena Siciliano Mary Avola Josie Yip
Karen Kirwan Katya Scaria Lara Scaria Joe Repole Peter Hsieh Chris Ryan John Mauritz Msgr. Strahan
Sunday, 7:30AM Noreen Begley Maria Chaput Sheila Flynn Parker Yan Aidan Vilaranda Catherine Matzilevich Paul Donahue Joe Kovalchin David McIntyre Tony Suatengco
Fr. Shen Sunday, 9:30AM Family Mass
AnnMarie MacIsaac Patti McCarthy Vicki Peterson Chance Yan Ted Nolan Emmaline Nolan Daniel McCarthy Michael Pekkarinen Alfredo Canhoto
Msgr. Strahan Sunday, 11:30AM Sera ien Khokhar Deb Giovanella Brian McGillicuddy Emilia Gordon Joyce McKeown
Kathy McGillicuddy Sean McGillicuddy Taya Cincotta Tricia Cincotta Betty O’Neil John Gannon Edyta Konrad Msgr. Strahan
Confessions are heard this Saturday from 2-3 PM. This week confessions will be heard by Fr. Shen .
PARISH STAFF
Administra ve Assistant Ms. Meaghan Turchi 508-875-5959, ext. 104 [email protected] Director of Parish Ministries Mrs. Karen M. Mallozzi 508-875-6009 M-W-F 9:30AM—3:30PM [email protected] Director Of Music/Organist Ms. Michelle French Organists Mrs. Marge Withee Mr. Francis Jesch
Finance & Opera ons Mgr./Tui on Mrs. Maria S. Sebas an 508-875-5959, ext. 103 mssebas [email protected]
PARISH MAILING ADDRESS St. Bridget Rectory 15 Wheeler Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
Rectory: 508-875-5959 Rectory Fax: 508-875-1270
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 9:00AM—4:00PM
(8:00AM—3:00PM Summer me/Fridays) Sat.: 9:30AM—2:00PM Sun.:9:00AM—1:00PM
Parish Home Page: www.stbridgetparish.org
Please send Bulle n Announcements to: bulle [email protected]
**By Monday at 6:00PM
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director, Grades 6-10 Ms. Jessica Keefe 508-879-4271, ext. 2 [email protected] Coordinator, Grades 1-5 Mrs. Gail Barbato 508-879-4271, ext. 1 [email protected] CYO Coordinator Ms. Jessica Keefe, Youth Minister 508-879-4271, ext. 2 [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 Admissions/Development Office Mrs. Cathleen R. Chaves Mrs. Jennifer Ryan 508-875-0181, ext. 222 508-875-0181, ext. 229 [email protected] [email protected] Administra ve Assistant Extended Day Director Mrs. Melissa Harmon Ms. Jessica Goudy 508-875-0181 508-875-0181, ext. 226 [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.