Saint Bridget Parish 1 Percival Street Maynard MA 01754

978-897-2171

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday: 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM (Portuguese) Sunday: 7:30 & 9:30 AM DAILY MASS: 9:00 AM - Thursday & Friday HOLY DAYS: 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM CONFESSIONS: Saturday - 3:15 to 3:45 PM BAPTISMS: Second Weekend of the Month MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. BINGO: Every Friday - Doors open at 5:00 PM

PASTOR

Rev. John P. Prusaitis

PERMANENT DEACON Deacon John W. Pepi

BRAZILIAN MINISTRY

Rev. Adriano Lessa Natalino

SENIOR PRIEST Rev. Louis Bilicky

FAITH FORMATION

DIRECTOR Barbara Cole 978-897-4612

BUSINESS MANAGER

Pamela Ferguson 978-897-2171

PARISH SECRETARY

Denise Dineen 978-897-2171

CHOIR DIRECTOR

Ron Chibaro 978-897-2171

ORGANIST Donna Chaff 978-897-2171

CEMETERY FOREMAN

Patrick Currin 978-897-2171

Rectory: 978-897-2171 Web Page:

www.saintbridgetmaynard.com

If you would like to bring the gifts up at Communion, please let an usher know before Mass. March 16-17 4:00 - Charles & Josephine Carruba 7:30 - Hickey & Smith Families 9:30 - Matthew & John Sigliani DAILY 9:00 MASS Thurs. March 21- Francis Petty Fri. March 22 - 10:00 Funeral - Ruth Patterson March 23-24 4:00 - Leonard F. Beford 7:30 - Jeanette B. DiGrappa 9:30 - Shirley deLeon Anoc

SANCTUARY LAMP

Hickey & Smith Families

DAILY MASS DURING LENT

9AM - Thursday & Friday Mass will be in the Lower Church

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Fridays at 4:00PM in the Lower Church

THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU Confessions - Wednesdays during Lent - 6:30-7:15pm

PASCAL CANDLES The lower church Pascal Candle is dedicated to

the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Divine Mercy

If anyone wishes to sponsor a Pascal candle, donations are welcome. Please contact the Parish Secretary

SAINT BRIDGET PARISH MAYNARD, MASSACHUSETTS

This St. Patrick’s Day, we celebrate the saint who, like the Life Teen

program, brings others to Christ. Over the last ten years, participation in the Life Teen program has resulted in 22 vocations to the priesthood in our Archdiocese and a stronger faith life for thousands of young adults. This important youth program is one of more than 50 ministries that rely on your support of the 2019 Catholic Appeal. If you haven’t

given yet and would like to, envelopes can be found in the pews and the back of the church.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COLLECTION $1, 204.00

Second Sunday of Lent

Luke’s account of the Transfiguration is rich with meaning. Peter recognizes this special moment with Jesus: “Master, it

is good that we are here.” We don’t have to go up the mountain to be with Jesus. We can say those very words of Peter every

day when we are united with Jesus through sacraments and daily prayer. Listen to what God says, not just to the Apostles, that were on that mountain, but to each of us: “This is my chosen

Son, listen to Him.” Pray in a special way this Lent to hear Jesus’ voice and pray particularly for the courage to share your faith

with others. Introduce a friend to Jesus.

St Bridget welcomes Keeley Alexis Carnabucci, Beau William Pavone and Rhys Neil Shailer.

May God bless them.

EASTER FLOWERS If you would like to make a donation in memory of a loved one,

please send their names and your phone number in writing to the Parish Office or put in the collection basket by: SUNDAY, April 14th. The names will be listed in the bulletin insert on Easter Sunday. The suggested donation is $10.00 per plant

NEW PARISHIONERS

Please be sure to introduce yourselves to Fr. Prusaitis after Mass. Also, please call the Parish Office so we can send

you a registration form and include you in our database. We’re so glad you’re here!

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 17, 2019

LENTEN REGULATIONS

ABSTINENCE Catholics over the age of 14 are bound to the obligation of

no meat on all the Fridays of Lent. FAST

Catholics aged 18-59 are bound to have only one full meal on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Two other meatless meals may be taken according to one’s needs, but should not equal another full meal. Liquids, including milk and fruit juices are

allowed between meals.

REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN FOR FALL 2019

Faith Formation begins in First Grade and must be completed in order to receive First Communion in Grade 2

Sun. March 17 - Grade 2 Retreat - 8:30-12-:15-Hall

Mon. March 18 - Grade 10 Sponsor Night - 7pm -Hall Friday March 29 - Children's’ Stations of the Cross - 4pm

Mon. April 1 - Grades 7-10 - Movie Night - 6:45pm Sun. April 14 - Palm Sunday - No Classes

Sunday April 21 - Easter - No Classes

If you have any question, please contact Barbara Cole at 978-897-4612

or at stbridgetmaynard@gmail.com

USING ENVELOPES HELPS OUR PARISH If you would like to be included in our collection envelope system, please complete the following and drop it into the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office. NAME______________________________________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________ PHONE #____________________________________________ E-MAIL_____________________________________________

ST. BRIDGET BINGO Every Friday Night. All are welcome!

Doors open at 5PM. Games start at 6:45PM. Food available at reasonable

prices. For more information call Barbara at 978-897-8252

DAVE and BUSTER YOUTH EVENT All those in grades 6 and up are invited to join us for our trip to

Dave and Buster’s arcade in Woburn for fun, games, and food during school vacation week. Wednesday, April 17th. We meet at the

Parish Center at 11:00AM and will be returned to the Parish Center around 5:00 PM. The cost of the event is $45.00 and

includes round trip transportation by bus, private function room, lunch buffet, unlimited drinks, unlimited video games, $20 Power

Card for ticketed arcade games with prizes, and bonus tickets. Please return form to class or office by April 9th, as required by the

arcade management. Our altar servers in all grades are also welcome to this event!

MINISTRIES OF THE MONTH We will be featuring two or three various ministries each month throughout the year that we encourage our parishioners to join. This month we feature: Saint Vincent de Paul: Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul meet monthly to assist the needs of the poor in Maynard. Members must exhibit a sincere and strong desire to assist the poor without judgment and with genuine compassion and empathy for the plight of their conditions, regardless of circumstances. Confide- tiality of the friends we assist is paramount. Meetings include prayer, spiritual reflection, committee reports, and review of minutes, cases, and upcoming activities. Teams of two are formed monthly for personal home visits to our friends request- ing assistance. Associate and contributing members unable to visit or meet monthly are also welcome. Contact the Parish Office and a member will return your call. Saint Bridget Youth Group: The goal of our youth programs is to foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person, through a blend of social, spiritual, and service activities, working closely with our director of Religious Education. A typical year involves Youth Masses, prayer opportunities, hunger walk, and service projects; and gaming, sports, rollerblade, adventure, and other fun social activities. Open to all in grades 6-10, we seek adult leaders an chaperones who exhibit a strong desire to work with youth and to treat them always with respect, care, dignity, and compassion while ensuring their safety and well-being during all events.

GAME NIGHT and POTLUCK DINNER at ST. ANSELM St. Anselm will hold game night and a potluck dinner on the

following Fridays: March 22nd and April 5th from 6:30-9pm at the church hall. Please bring a dish that is easy like soup, salad,

or pasta. No meat on Friday’s. We will provide coffee, tea, hot chocolate and pastries. Kids Grade 3 – 5 must be accompa-nied by parent and grade 6 to Adult 99+ are welcome. Please bring a game you like to play or we will have some here too! Rummy Cube, Banana Grams, Pass Word, Back Gammon, Phase Ten. This will be a great night of fun and laughter!

Please join us anytime through the night or even just to hang out! Info Jen Parrish 617-306-3759 jennifer.parrish@comcast.net

RUSSELL’S CONVENIENCE STORE Great selections of wine and beer, hot chocolate,

lottery tickets & much more. Friendly staff. 193 Main St - Maynard

978-897-3663 Mon.-Sat. 6-am - 11pm

Sundays 6am - 9pm