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Sunday,
April 3, 2016
2nd Sunday of Easter
Rev. Monsignor Francis V. Strahan Pastor Rev. George Brown Rev. Frank Campo Rev. Memo Ochoa Rev. Peter Shen Deacon Phil Schulze 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
JOINING THE COMPANY OF BELIEVERS What will help you to believe? Today’s scripture readings tell of faith and doubt. They offer stories “recorded to help you believe,” as the passage from John’s Gospel (20:31) remarks today. There is an urgency about this. On this Second Sunday of Easter we are challenged to join the company of believers—countless men and women who witnessed the power of the apostles’ faith. There is no doubt that this power comes from Jesus Christ. The second reading, from the book of Revelation, reports John’s mystical vision of the Son of Man, who proclaims, “Once I was dead, but now I live” (Revelation 1:18). The Gospel gathers everyone but Thomas to see the Risen Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit from him. Like Thomas, we who have come along later must have faith so that we can have life.
Mass Intentions & Feast Days Thursday, April 7, 2016
9:00AM Mary Carlin
Saturday, April 9, 2016
4:00PM Mary Mancuso
Sunday, April 10, 2016
9:30AM Joseph Haughey 11:30AM Jim Douglass
Catholic Appeal Update
The St. Bridget Parish Catholic Appeal campaign is off to a wonderful start. As of March 29, 2016 we have received $90,998.00 which represents 76% of our goal. The early outpouring of support from many helps sustain the important ministries that make
St. Bridget Parish a vibrant place of worship. If you would like to make your pledge, please
take a pledge form from the back of the church or pledge online at bostoncatholicappel.org. Thank you for your prayers for a successful Catholic Appeal.
Restore our Church Campaign— Phase II Update
As of March 18, 2016 we have received $103,471.00. That’s less than $50,000.00 to go, 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.
Next Weekend’s Second Collection This collection is for Church Grounds and Maintenance. Please be as generous as your means allow. Thank you.
Palm Sunday Offertory $7,756.00
Easter Collection
$16,060.00 was collected on Easter Sunday. (Again, this does not include ParishPay donations). This money is sent to the Archdiocese for the Clergy Benefit Trust Health & Retirement Plan.
From the Business Office
New Parishioners
The following people have recently joined our Parish and we welcome them to our community!
Michael & Jaana Lucek with son Jameson. Stephen Baer Kristin Bonasoro & Jason Doucette and their son
Chase William & Jennifer Grahek with son Andrew Jennifer Robinson Yandeline Paez with daughters Krystal & Mya. Laurie-Lee Wardyga and her children Kira &
Liam
New Members
March Baptisms at St. Bridget Parish
Please welcome the following new young members to our Parish!
Caleb C. Cote Lucas J. Gabriel Nicholas A. Lombardi Declan F. McCarthy Jackson D. Ocasio
Marian Festival
The annual Marian Festival will be on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30PM in the upper church. Please
join us for this special evening.
*Those who will lead a recitation of a decade of the rosary should come about 10 minutes early and sit in the front pews.
We can do it!
The Sanctuary Lamp Is lit with Special Intention for
Brendan O’Neill Given by
Herminda DeSabogal
Vocation Chalice The Vocation Chalice this week
will be hosted by Barbara Conlin
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.
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, May 14th - Saint Bridget School
PTO Murder Mystery Dinner and Auction
Ticket information to follow.
Please help us solicit items for our auction. We
have a letter and donation form you can share
with businesses who might be interested in
donating to the school. Remember all
donations are tax deductible. Please contact
Auction Chair, Jenn Ryan at
[email protected] for more
information. Thank you in advance for your
help in supporting our great school!
Marian High School is now enrolling!
Interested in Marian? It’s not too late!
Fill out an application today
Now enrolling Grades 9-11
Marian High School is a Catholic, college
preparatory, co-educational secondary school.
The Marian community welcomes students
from diverse backgrounds and is committed to
fostering the growth and development of each
individual in an environment of respect and accountability. For more information please contact our
Director of Admissions Jaime Gaudet
508-875-7646 x 203
To apply, visit us at: www.marianhigh.org
Banns of Marriage
I. Timothy Dowd & Meggan Allain
Save the Date!!
St. BRIDGET PARISH 830 Worcester Rd (Rte 9), Framingham
HOSTED BY The Sebastian Family
Saturday, May 14 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Please go to the CHECK-IN TABLE inside the brown door of the PRC. APPOINTMENTS: Log on to tinyurl.com/StBridgetBloodMay2016 QUESTIONS: Email [email protected]
Donors will receive an Umbrella great for spring showers!
All blood collected will benefit patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Appointments recommended. Walk-ins taken as time allows.
PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR NEW DONORS
Drink extra water Eat before donating
Family Promise MetroWest Steps to Success-This comprehensive approach to employment encourages families to reach for their highest earning potential by offering subsidies for training and education as well as barriers such as day care and transportation. The approach is working- 100% of the families are currently employed while 67% have pursued additional training including college level courses. The most recent initiative address affordable housing and through the collaboration of the Natick housing authority and Wellesley Village Church, grants were received to support these efforts. We congratulate one of the families who have moved on to transitional living while a new family is embraced by Family Promise.
April 9 is the annual walkathon on Natick Common
Current items urgently needed: Tall kitchen garbage bags Men’s razors Infant Tylenol/Advil Shaving cream for men or women
Please join St. Bridget Parish for the 7th Annual Walkaway Homelessness Walkathon!
When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 Where: Natick Common (Intersection Rt. 27 and 135). Time: Meet at 8:00am at the registration table. Walking begins at 8:30am. Pickup will be at 10:30am. *Distance is 3.1 miles.
Come join the fun and help raise funds for Family Promise Metrowest’s family shelter and Transitional Housing Program.
Bring the whole family!
All members of St. Bridget Parish and their friends are welcome! Join us for music, children’s crafts, face painting and much more!
To join our walking team (St. Bridget Parish) please go to this link:
http://walk.familypromisemetrowest.org/CompleteRegistration.asp?BranchID=2
Can’t walk with us? Please donate. Our team goal is to raise $500.00. If you would like to donate to our team (St. Bridget Parish) please visit:
http://walk.familypromisemetrowest.org/donate.asp Thank you for helping to support Family Promise Metrowest!
If you have any questions please contact Samantha Ormond, Youth Minister, at
Jubilee of Mercy April
UniversalIntention:SmallFarmers
That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor. Feed the Hungry/Give drink to the Thirsty (Corporal Work of Mercy) -Look for opportunities to buy from local farmers Evangelization Intention: African Churches Pray for the Living and the Dead (Spiritual Work of Mercy) That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus amid political-religious con licts -Spend an hour in Eucharistic Adoration for the speci ic intention of Christians in Africa -Read about the Ugandan Martyrs
Are you looking to serve during the Year of Mercy?
Join us to serve at Pearl Street Café. This café provides a community dinner with a welcoming environment and a warm meal to those in the Framingham area.
When: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Time: 5:00-7:30pm
If you would like to join us to serve at RSVP is requested. Please visit the link below to sign-up:
http:// http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4fafaa2daafa7-serving
Please sign up no later than Thursday, April 7, 2016.
A complete list of all dates that we are scheduled to serve is available at this link too! Please feel free to sign up early for another date! If you have any questions please email Samantha Ormond, Youth Minister, at [email protected]
Divine Mercy - Pope Saint John Paul II declared that
the Second Sunday of Easter would be Divine Mercy
Sunday in his homily at the canonization of St.
Faustina on April 30, 2000. There, he declared: "It is
important then that we accept the whole message that
comes to us from the word of God on this Second
Sunday of Easter, which from now on throughout the
Church, will be called ‘Divine Mercy Sunday.' "
By the words "the whole message,“ Pope John Paul II
was referring to the connection between the ”Easter
Mystery of the Redemption" — in other words, the
suffering, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of
Christ, followed by the sending of the Holy Spirit —
and this Feast of Divine Mercy, the Octave Day of
Easter, which fulfills the grace of atonement as lived
through by Christ Jesus and offered to all who come
to Him with trust.
Find out more about the Divine Mercy on
Wednesday, April 20th at 7:30 PM in PRC1.
This is part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy,
Embraced by Love.
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 the end of May. 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____________________________________________________________________________________
Lenten Parish Mission
Thank you to the following who served as
readers during the three evening mission
concluded last week.
They are:
Joyce McKeown
Christine Tosti
Kristan Piselli
Dorene Calmus
Thank you for participating by giving to our Saver's Drive
Your donations allow for affordable clothing, home goods, etc. and benefit the Epilepsy Foundation and the Youth Ministry Program. We collected 2,625 pounds in soft goods and 3,846 pounds in books and other miscellaneous hard goods! That’s a total of 6,471 pounds in donated goods!
We couldn’t have done it without you!
Start collecting items to donate for the next Saver’s Drive!
Grades 6-10 Religious Education Religious Education for the Upper Grades completes the year, please look for next year's registration packets to arrive in the next few weeks. Thank You! to all the families enrolled in the upper grade Religious Education program! While the year seemed to ly by it was a great one, illed with many blessings. Samantha and I enjoyed the opportunity to walk with the youth on their journey of faith. We would like to give a public shout out and word of great gratitude to the volunteers that make it all possible by their willingness to not only share their time but their faith with the youth of our parish: Shauna Downey, Marie Giorgetti, Emilia Gordon, Maria Leonard, Patti McCarthy, Anne Rider, Barbara Weston, Stefane Cahill-Farella Yawaza Kabongo, Maddy Williams, Cori Bogovitch, George Heineman, Josie Yip, Michelle Brosnahan, Nancy McElwain, Wendy Kam, Joe Donnelly and Jeanne Walsh.
Parish Thank Yous
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
April 9th & 10th Eucharistic Minister
Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant
Saturday, 4:00PM
Margaret Garcia Mario Laferla Christine Rocco Noreen Begley Alice Costa Patricia Horrigan Joseph Horrigan
Mark McClennan Cassandra Dumay Lily Ryan Peter Hsieh John Mauritz Joseph Repole Chris Ryan Msgr. Strahan
Sunday, 7:30AM Kristan Piselli James Scamby Jimmy Hall Rita Hall Phil Lessard Alex Kelly Kevin Sager Paul Donahue Joseph Kovalchin David McIntyre Frederick O’Connell
Fr. Shen Sunday, 9:30AM Family Mass
Richard Bishop Leslie Bishop Patricia McCarthy Elizabeth Bishop Charlie Nolan T.J. Nolan Catherine Giorgetti Daniel McCarthy Christopher Walden Msgr. Strahan
Sunday, 11:30AM Yolanda Barbier Joseph Crisafulli Brian McGillicuddy Mary Avola Grayce DiCenzo Sera ien Khokhar Cathy Warshofsky
Rina Zarba Shane Heron Dominic Konrad Tricia Cincotta John Gannon Edyta Konrad Betty O’Neil Msgr. Strahan
First Reading — Brought before the Sanhedrin, the apostles give witness to Jesus Christ. (Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41). Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me (Psalm 30). Second Reading — In his vision John sees all in heaven and on earth give honor and glory to the one on the throne and to the Lamb (Revelation 5:11-14). Gospel — Jesus appears to the disciples by the sea of Tiberias (John 21:1-19 [1-14]).
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] 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 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 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. 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.