Sunday,

August 30, 2015

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Tradition Traditionislonghumanmemoryset,notinstone,butinhumaninteraction.Withoutthisactivememory,thebondsofrelationshipandaffectionfrayandfallapart.Communitiesdissolveassurelyasneglectedbuildings do. After participating in events, celebrations,andeven small rituals,we remarkabouthowgood it is to gatherandremember. Today’sreadingsremindusoffoundationslaiddeeperthanthehumanwill to relate. Todaywehear aboutGod’swill to relate tous—tobeourGodaswearecalledtobeGod’sownbelovedpeople. Today in three readings and three ways we remember thecovenantbonds that createusas apeople and theobligationandresponsibility thatexpress the innermostattitudeofsoul.Youaremine. Iamyours.TheseareGod’swords that createdapeopleassurelyas“Lettherebelight”createdthesunandmoonandallthestars.

Mass Intentions & Feast Days

Financial News !

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

9:00AM Catherine Kelley

Sunday, September 6, 2015

9:30AM Mass of Thanksgiving Celebrant: Fr. Kevin Mulligan

Saturday, September 5, 2015

4:00PM Sherry Burtnett

Last Weekend’s Second Collection $3,050.00 was collected for ChurchGrounds &Maintenance. Thank you asalwaysforyourgenerosity!Next Weekend’s Second Collection This collection supports the CatholicUniversity of America (CUA) and itsscholarship fund for needy students.CUA, located inWashington,D.C., is thenational university of the CatholicChurch.

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

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.

Fr. Kevin Mulligan is visiting from Pennsylvania!

Join Fr. Kevin Mulligan on Sunday, September 6th for a Mass of Thanksgiving at the 9:30AM Family Mass with Fr. Kevin Hickey as his concelebrant!

The Sanctuary Lamp

is lit in loving memory of Dorothy Griffin

Given by Wendy G. Bailey

Please Note: Choir Members Choir practice will resume its Tuesdayevening rehearsals with Ann O’Brienstarting September 8th at 7:15PM in theUpperChurch.Allarewelcome!

R.C.I.A (Right of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Our Parish RCIA Program will start up in September. It meets every Thursday evening from 7PM-8PM in the Parish Renewal Center. This program is for those who would like to explore the teachings of the Catholic Church with the intention of being baptized or officially received into the Church. If you know of someone who would be interested in this program, invite them to fill out the form below and return it to the Rectory. Jimmy Hall, director, will then contact them. Be a genuine ‘evangelist’ in promoting this great program! Name:___________________________________ Phone:______________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________________________

A Successful Blood Drive Thank You!!!

A big thank you goes out to everyone who made the Blood Drive a success!!!

We had over 40 donors consisting of family, friends and a majority of St. Bridget parishioners coming through as usual. A note from DFCI/BWH: “Please express our sincere appreciation to everyone at St. Bridget Parish who supported the drive and to those who donated. The summer season is a challenge for hospitals to collect blood due to so many donors away on vacation and unavailable to donate, but our patients’ needs remain the same. Saturday’s drive was very helpful in our attempts to maintain the blood bank’s inventory at optimal levels. We are grateful for this support.” On behalf of all our patients and their loved ones at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, thank you all so much! And an extra special thank you to All from The Sebastian Family. (Hopefully, we can do it again later in the year.)

34th Annual Lawn Party to benefit seminarians

Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston is hosting its 34th Annual Lawn Party on Wednesday, September 16th, at 6:00 P.M, on the grounds of the seminary. This premiere fundraising event is hosted by His Eminence, Seán Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap. The evening will include a reception and dinner with music. Located on Route 30 in Weston, the seminary prepares second career candidates, men over the age of 30, for priesthood. The proceeds from the Lawn Party help to keep tuition costs affordable. For ticket information, please call the Pope St. John XXIII Development Office at 781-899-5500, or visit their website www.psjs.edu. You can make a difference and encourage the vocations of these men through your support of the Lawn Party.

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 the beginning of October. 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____________________________________________________________________________________

Notre Dame Academy Open House Notre Dame Academy’s open house forprospective students will be held onThursday, October 8th at 7:00PM.Student’s currently in 5th-8th grade areencouraged to attend. NDA’s entranceexam for their applicants will be held onSaturday, November 7th at 8:30AM. Pre-registration is encouraged for the openhouse and is required for the entranceexam. If you are interested in attendingNDA’s open house, taking their entranceexam, or spending an academic day atNDA, please contact their Of ice ofAdmissions at 508-757-6200, ext. 229 oradmissions@nda-worc.org.NDAistheonlyCatholic private and independent collegeprepschool foryounggirls ingrades9-12inCentralMassachusetts.

BC High School Admissions Fair BostonCollegeHighSchoolwillhostaHighSchool Admissions Fair on September 13,2015 from 12 to 2 p.m. on the BC Highcampus, located at 150 Morrissey Blvd.Dorchester,MA.FamilieswillhavetheopportunitytomeetmiddleandhighschoolrepresentativesfrominstitutionsthroughoutMassachusetts.Morethan30middleandhighschoolswillbeinattendance,includingCatholic,independent,public,single-gender,co-ed,boarding,day,largeandsmallschools.Visitwww.bchigh.edu/schoolfairtoregister.And on the “lighter side...how come…

Do cemetery workers prefer the graveyard shift?

Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?

Why is abbreviated such a long word?

Why is it that doctors call what they do “practice”?

Can you plan a surprise party for a psychic?

Upcoming Events & Programs Faith Formation Leader Day TheDomesticChurch:EvangelizingSocietyThroughtheFamilySept. 2, 10am-2pm,PastoralCenter,BraintreeThe day includes: light breakfast beginning at9:30am,prayer,PresentationbyCraigDyke,Directorof Family Life, Mass, Lunch, and conversation anddiscussion.To register: Cathy Fallon, Coordinator of FaithFormationofChildrenatcfallon@rcab.orgor617-746-5832 Friday Afternoon Bible Study ThenextsessionbeginsSeptember 11 at 2:15pm inthelowerchurchmeetingroom.ThegroupwillviewtheDVDseriesoverseveralweeksbyFr. Barron titled Conversion. Discussion questionsare provided for each session. Space is limited socontact Karen Mallozzi, Coordinator of ParishMinistries, to register at 508-875-6009 orkmallozzi@stbridgetparish.orgForming Disciples in Mission-A Workshop in Parish-Based Evangelization OpentoparishionersTheworkshopisdesignedtogivepeoplethetoolstounderstand the New Evangelization, embrace livingas an intentional disciple, become comfortablewithsharing your personal witness, form disciples, andwork in your parish to form disciples. The dayincludes six core sessions on these topics, time inprayertogether,alightbreakfastandlunch.Workshop dates:October17-PastoralCenter,BraintreeDecember12-tobeannouncedFebruary6,2016-tobeannouncedMarch5,2016-tobeannouncedJune4,2016-tobeannouncedAugust27,2016-tobeannouncedToregistercontactthePastoralCenterinBraintreeat617-254-0100Literacy Unlimited Tutor Training LiteracyUnlimitedtrainsandsupportsvolunteerstoteachbasicreadingandwritingandGEDpreparationto adults, including speakers of other languages(ESOL).ManystudentscomefromaroundtheworldandwanttolearnbyconversingwithnativeEnglishspeakers.

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!Upcoming Pre-Cana Wedding Programs 2015-2016 Waltham-EspousalCenterRegistration:781-209-3120,espousalmarriageprep.org@gmail.comWebsite:www.espousal.orgSeptember12,5:30-9:30pm,Sept.13,9am-5pmOctober3,5:30pm-9:30pm,Oct.4,9am-5pmNovember7,5:30pm-9:30pm,Nov.8,9am-5pmDecember5,5:30pm-9:30pm,Dec.6,9am-5pmSt.MaryParish-HollistonJanuary30,20169am-5pmFebruary6,20169am-5pmSnowdateisFeb.13,9am-5pmOthertimesanddatesareavailableinothercityparishesandattheArchdiocesanPastoralCenterinBraintree.Checkthewebsiteforlistings.

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 Thursday, October 1, 2015

7-10PM Saint Bridget School Hall All those who serve in ministry or whovolunteer at St. Bridget Parish or Schoolmust take this one-time training if theyhave not already done so. Materials areprovided. In order to receive credit fortaking the training participants mustattend and remain for the wholeprogram. Participants may not enter asessionalreadyinprogress.*Unfortunately materials are notguaranteed for those who do not registerbySeptember28.*ToregistercontactKarenMallozzi,CoordinatorofParishMinistries,at508-875-6009orkmallozzi@stbridgetparish.orgYouwill need to provide phone and emailcontact information, the school or parishyouvolunteer/ministeratandthecityitisin.

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

September 5th & 6th

Eucharistic Minister

Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant

Saturday, 4:00PM

PatriciaHorriganJosephHorriganJeanneWalshMarioLaferlaKristanPiselliJamesScambyMaryStack

PhilipLessard IanMcCarthyBrendanMcCarthy PeterHsiehJohnMauritzJosephRepoleChrisRyanFr.Shen

Sunday, 7:30AM MarilynHanleyWendyKamAnneRiderJimmyHallRitaHallJamesBrady AlexandraRiderWilliamRyan PauDonahueJosephKovalchinDavidMcIntyreFrederickO’Connell

Fr.Shen

Sunday, 9:30AM Family Mass

RichardBishopLeslieBishopTinaSparling OliviaHermanspan CassandraDumayBrendanHermanspanMichaelPekkarinenAbrahamScariaChristopherWalden

Fr.Mulligan

Sunday, 11:30AM MaryAvolaKenBrisboisHaroldJohnsonDanCaronGrayceDiCenzoSera ienKhokharRinaZarba Lee-LingGannonBrendanPetry JohnGannonEdytaKonradPauletteMurphyBettyO’Neil

Msgr.Strahan

First Reading — Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God (Isaiah 35:4-7a). Psalm — Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ (James 2:1-5). Gospel — Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak (Mark 7:31-37).

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 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.