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.