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Sunday,
June 5, 2016
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rev. Monsignor Francis V. Strahan Pastor Rev. George Brown Rev. Frank Campo Rev. Memo Ochoa Rev. Peter Shen Part-Time Assistants
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00PM
Sunday Masses ALL MASSES IN THE
UPPER CHURCH 7:30AM 9:30AM Family Mass 11:30AM
Daily Masses Monday thru Friday 9:00AM
Sacrament of
Reconciliation Saturday 2:00 - 3:00PM
ST. BRIDGET PARISH
Roman Catholic Church Route 9 East
Framingham Centre, Massachusetts (508) 875-5959
HOPE AND LIFE Today's readings tell the story of two widows. The irst reading relates the plight of the widow with whom the prophet Elijah stayed; the Gospel tells about the widow of Nain. In each story, the widow's only son had died. For people who lived in those cultures, the son was the only support of a widow, and the carrying on of the family name by the son was equal to immortality. A widow whose only son has died could lose all hope. Elijah and Jesus are the restorers of hope; they bring the sons back to life. Saint Paul was metaphorically raised from the dead when he experienced the conversion and call from God that he describes in today's second reading. What are Christians called to do today? We may not be able to raise the dead, but perhaps we can rekindle hope for a single parent. We may not be able to convert a persecutor like Paul, but if we speak the gospel openly and gently with our lives, we might touch a life with the Good News.
Catholic Appeal Update
The St. Bridget Parish Catholic Appeal campaign is off to a wonderful start. As of May 31, 2016 we have received $122,473.00 which represents 102% of our goal. Congratulations! We have
surpassed our 2016 Catholic Appeal goal. I am truly grateful to the parishioners and families that helped us reach out goal!
Restore our Church Campaign— Phase II Update
As of May 27, 2016 we have received $110,269.00. This represents 15% of our parish families; thank you so much for your support! If you have not yet made a contribution, please feel free to do so now. If your next pledge payment is due, please send it to the rectory or drop in the collection basket on the weekend.
Last Weekend’s Offertory $6,177.00
From the Business Office
Help-a-Student Fund
Saint Bridget School is deeply rooted in the Catholic Traditions. Our collaborative environment nurtures academic excellence, social responsibility & Christian values in a changing & challenging world. Saint Bridget School partners with families and our Church to develop the whole person within a community of faith. As its primary goal, the HAS Fund is to assist needy students with their yearly tuition at Saint Bridget School. We need to keep the HAS Fund alive and well to do this. CAN YOU HELP? Checks may be made payable to St. Bridget HAS FUND and sent to the Rectory… “since no student should be denied a Catholic education because of tuition”. If you are interested in ‘adopting a student’, please contact: Maria Sebastian (Bus. Mgr.) at (508) 875–5959.
Your donation will be fully tax deductible.
NOW ENROLLING ! ! !
Saint Bridget School is excited to announce our new Pre-School Program for 3 year olds!
We begin Fall 2016!
Full-Day, Half-Day & Extended Day Options For more information,
please contact Mrs. Jennifer Ryan, Admissions Director
[email protected] or 508-875-0181 Ext.229
Join us for the last Coffee and Donuts until the fall!
Please join us for Coffee & Donuts in
the School Hall following the 9:30 Mass on Sunday, June 5.
Come one, come all!
Meet some old friends and friends you have yet to meet!
Hosted by The Nolan Family!
Scholarship Update !
The final update for scholarships this past academic year 2015-16 is as follows including hardships and emergency funding: We were able to accommodate a total of 68 students with $114,915.00 in scholarship funds. Thanks to local grants, Catholic Schools Foundation, St. Vincent de Paul, Anonymous large donors and the HAS Fund these children continue to be a part of our Catholic community and get a quality education at Saint Bridget School.
The Sanctuary Lamp
Is in Loving Memory for Bruce Krueger
Given by Diane Krueger
Vocation Chalice The Vocation Chalice this week
will be hosted by Meg Kelley
Coffee and Donut Sign Ups !!!!!
This program operates in Oct., Nov., Feb., March, May & June on the first Sunday of the
month in the School Hall after the 9:30AM Mass until 11:00AM.
If you and your family are interested in hosting one of the six Coffee and Donut Sunday’s please check out the sign up sheet, which is posted in the Upper Church Sacristy, and sign up for a Sunday! Each family will be responsible for: set up before the 9:30AM Mass/serving the coffee and donuts/clean up.
Estate Sale
1297 Old Worcester Road Framingham, MA
Friday, June 10th—Saturday, June 11th 9-4PM
Proceeds Go To St. Bridget Youth Ministry
Treasure belongings circa 1940-60’S All in excellent condition
Decorative Ornamentations, Plate Collections, English China, Ironstone, McCoy Vases, Fenton Glass, Kitchen Goods, Pottery Canister Sets, Bowls, Platters, Serving Pieces, Framed Pictures, Lamps, Small Accessory Furniture- Plant Stands, Garden Ornaments
~No clothing or toys~
Family Mass Lectors Children currently in grade 2 or above are invited to serve as lectors for the 9:30 Family Mass. If your child is interested, please contact Kim DeMeo at [email protected]. If your child is currently on the lector list for Family Mass and no longer wants to serve, please let us know. Thank you!
Mass Intentions & Feast Days Tuesday, June 7, 2016
7:00PM Saint Bridget School 8th Grade Graduation
Saturday, June 11, 2016
4:00PM Chester Wresinski
Sunday, June 12, 2016
9:30AM Bruce Krueger 11:30AM John Meehan
Banns of Marriage
II. Douglas L. Tersoni & Stacie A. Bowen
PLEASE NOTE: This past weekend our custodial crew noticed juice boxes being sprinkled all over the material bench seats as well as cereal and crackers. Please refrain from bringing any of this into the main church, if your child needs to be fed please go into the vestibule where there are speakers for you to hear the Mass. Thank you.
2016 Parish Pastoral Council Nominees! Please note we are still in search of one more nominee, if you know of someone please contact the rectory ASAP! My name is Anita O’Neil and I am delighted to be considered for membership on the Parish Pastoral Council. I grew up in Connecticut and came to this area to attend the Boston University School of Social Work. The irst day of my second year here, I met William (Buddy) O’Neil. I graduated in June; we were married in July. That month I was also hired by the Framingham Court Clinic. After seven years of living in Natick, we moved to Warren Road with our three children, whose ages ranged from a six to a one-year-old. That was in 1969. Over time, I was active in the town-wide PTO and was a Town Meeting Member for 25 years. My professional life included several clinic positions, being a school social worker for 25 years and being a therapist in private practice. My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease about ive years ago. I retired to be at home with him. He passed away, unexpectedly, last September. We had been married for 54 years. No longer being a full-time caregiver, I have the time and energy to donate to others. Thank you for giving me the possibility of making a contribution to this parish.
Hello, my name is Tom Nolan and I am running for Parish Pastoral Council. I have been a communicant and registered parishioner of St. Bridget’s Church for 15 years, since moving to Framingham in 2001 and am a regular attendee of the family Mass. My wife Mary and I have six children ages 4 to 14 – ive of whom are currently attending Saint Bridget’s School (our youngest will be attending pre-K next fall). My children have received all of their sacraments at St. Bridget’s Church (the sole exception being the baptism of our oldest son), and the three oldest are currently alter servers and lectors. I received my degree in history from Boston College in 1992 and my JD from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1995. Professionally, I have worked as in-house counsel for the Casey Companies in South Boston for the past 16 years, primarily handling the commercial real estate portfolio for the companies. Outside of work, I spend lots of time with my family and have enjoyed coaching Framingham youth sports—soccer, baseball and basketball- for the past eight years. Our family has invested considerable time and expense in both St. Bridget’s Parish and Saint Bridget’s School and I am proud to call the St. Bridget’s Community our home. Presently, our parish is at a critical point in time as the Archdiocese of Boston continues with its restructuring efforts across the board. I have a strong personal interest in making sure that St. Bridget’s remains a vital parish community and that the interests of our church remain a top priority in any potential reorganization of the local parishes. I would be honored to serve and represent your interests on the Parish Pastoral Council. Thank you.
My name is Patricia “Tricia” Cincotta and I have been nominated for the Parish Pastoral Council. I have been a parishioner since about 2004. I have a 9 year old daughter who has been attending St Bridget School since preschool. I have been very active at the school, volunteering at lunch, school functions, and a room parent. I have also been active in the church as an usher for four years, Christmas Outreach for ive years, and four years on the decorating committee. I work as an occupational therapist for The Natick VNA with the elderly.
Don’t forget St. Bridget’s !
When making a new will or revising an old one, please
consider leaving a gift to St. Bridget Parish. For
information, please call Msgr. Strahan at 508-875-5959.
Thank you.
Have you considered giving Electronically vs. using envelopes?
If so, please go to www.parishpay.com and set up your account accordingly. Should you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Sebastian at the rectory [email protected] or 508-875-5959.
Pastoral Visitors’ and Guests Remember to RSVP to Karen if you plan on attending the annual Pastoral Visitors lunch on Thursday, June 7 at 11:30am. RSVP: to [email protected] or 508-875-6009 Forming Disciples in Mission: A Workshop in Parish-based Evangelization The workshop includes discussions, presentations, and prayer. June 11, 9-5, breakfast and lunch included at the Pastoral Center, Braintree. Visit the website for more 2016-17 dates and locations. To register: www.disciplesinmission.com/formingdisciples Ann Gennaro, [email protected] or 617-746-5746 12th Annual Gathering for Pastoral Visitors “The Healing Psalms of Mercy” Presenter: Celia Sirois Saturday, June 25 Pastoral Center, Braintree Breakfast Meeting, 9am-noon Fee: $10, checks made out to Office of Chaplaincy Programs Mail to: Office of Chaplaincy Programs, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
Family Promise Metrowest
Volunteer Training St. Bridget Parish will host an evening training session for
anyone who would like to serve/share a meal with the
families or spend time with families being hosted at
Framingham congregations by Family Promise
Metrowest. This is a one time training and is not
required for those dropping off a meal or donating
items. The hour and a half session will be held at
St. Bridget School on Tuesday, July 5, 7-8:30pm. To
register or with questions please contact Karen Mallozzi,
Director of Parish Ministries, at 508-875-6009 or
[email protected]. Contact Karen also if you
are interested in volunteering to help with tasks that do
not require training. *All parishioners of St. Bridget
Parish must also fill out a CORI (background check)
form.
From the Annual Report
Meals Served: 14,421
Families Served in Shelter: 11
Volunteer Hours Donated: 21,216
Average Stay in Transitional Living: 128 Days, 5
families moved into permanent living
New Volunteers Trained: 449
Network Houses of Worship: 50
St. Stephen’s Presents Roy Shoeman
Come join us for an evening of praise, worship & the inspiring testimony of conversion.
Monday, June 6th
7:00PM St. Stephen Parish, Framingham
Roy Shoeman is a Jewish convert to Catholicism, renowned speaker and author of many books such as “Salvation is from the Jews” & “Honey from the Rock”. Roy has appeared many times on EWTN and his presentation will uplift your spirit and strengthen your faith.
Vacation Bible School REGISTRATION:
August1—August5,2016,GradesK-5,9:00AM–12:00PM,SaintBridgetSchoolHallFees: First Child: $45, additional children: $25 each, Family Maximum: $85 Please make checks payable to: Saint Bridget Parish and return registration form and check to: St. Bridget Rectory. Acceptance will be on a irst-come, irst-served basis, so sign up now! Questions? Call Maddy Williams at 207-522-8886 or email [email protected]
Children's Name(s) Address City, Zip Phone number Email (if used) Name of parent(s) or guardian School Grade(s) in fall ‘15 Name of Home Church In case of Emergency, call (Name & phone #) Allergies or other Medical Conditions: (List for each child registered) Please indicate below if you, (parent or guardian), would like to help with VBS this year. We are always looking for parents who want to help! Name: Best way to reach you:
We need your help! There will be training sessions for new Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors shortly. If you are interested
in volunteering for these two ministries, we would appreciate hearing from you as soon as possible.
We need to give our veteran Eucharistic Minsters and Lectors some breathing space from their
assignments. They have been more than faithful in fulfilling their ministry. This would allow them to
have a few weekends free of these ministries. We could use at least six Eucharistic ministers and four
lectors.
We need your help! Please fill out the form below if you can respond to this need.
PLEASE PRINT:
NAME
PHONE
Please check one of the following:
Lector Eucharistic Minister
Thank you for your help!
Next Week’s Scripture Readings
Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister’s
Jane Bratica
JoMarie Bucantis Linda Casella Pierce Deane
Edward Duggan Kevin Forster Maria Longo Lisa Lamare
Marguerite LaMarque Robert Lew
Mary LoCicero Stephanie McComas
George Meninno Valerie Montuori
Taryn Morris Stephen Virdinlia Walter Weldon
June 11th & 12th Eucharistic Minister
Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant
Saturday, 4:00PM
Yolanda Barbier Christine Rocco Mary Stack Grayce DiCenzo Marilynne Hanley Mario Laferla Jeanne Walsh
Rosemarie Penta Shane Heron Catherine Matzilevich Peter Hsieh John Mauritz Chris Ryan Joe Repole Fr. Shen
Sunday, 7:30AM Mary Avola Joe Crisafulli Sheila Flynn James Scamby Betty Panza Ryan Caron Brendan Petry Paul Donahue Joe Kovalchin David McIntyre Fred O’Connell
Fr. Shen Sunday, 9:30AM Family Mass
Ann Marie MacIsaac Patricia McCarthy Vicky Peterson Chance Yan Maira McCarthy Brendan McCarthy
Rudy Caballero Daniel McCarthy Chris Walden Msgr. Strahan
Sunday, 11:30AM Noreen Begley Margaret Garcia Gene Grzywna Emilia Gordon Sera ien Khokhar Joyce McKeown Natalie Mullen
Kathy McGillicuddy Jonathan Gordon Christopher McGillicuddy Tricia Cincotta John Gannon Paulette Murphy Betty O’Neil
Msgr. Strahan
First Reading -- The LORD forgives David for taking the wife of Uriah, and for having Uriah killed (2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13). Psalm -- Lord, forgive the wrong I have done (Psalm 32). Second Reading -- If justification comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing (Galatians 2:16, 19-21). Gospel -- Jesus forgives the woman because of her great love (Luke 7:36 -- 8:3 [7:36-50]).
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 [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 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
Office Hours: 9:00AM—6:00 PM, M-Thur.
9:00AM—4:30PM Fridays (8:00AM—3:00PM Summer me)
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 noon me on Tuesday
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director, Grades 6-10 Mrs. Regina O’Connor 508-879-4271, ext. 2 [email protected] Coordinator, Grades 1-5 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 Admissions 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. 224 508-875-0181, 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.