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South Boston, MA Gate of Heaven & St Brigid of Kildare Parishes & St. Augustine Chapel January 3, 2016 ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE PARISH ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE PARISH ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE PARISH ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE PARISH GATE OF HEAVEN PARISH GATE OF HEAVEN PARISH GATE OF HEAVEN PARISH GATE OF HEAVEN PARISH with St. Augustine Cemetery Chapel with St. Augustine Cemetery Chapel with St. Augustine Cemetery Chapel with St. Augustine Cemetery Chapel South Boston, MA South Boston, MA South Boston, MA South Boston, MA The Epiphany Of The Lord The Epiphany Of The Lord The Epiphany Of The Lord The Epiphany Of The Lord January 3rd, 2016 January 3rd, 2016 January 3rd, 2016 January 3rd, 2016 Saint Brigid Church Saint Brigid Church Saint Brigid Church Saint Brigid Church Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Monday - Friday at 7:00am Weekend: Weekend: Weekend: Weekend: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CONFESSION: CONFESSION: CONFESSION: CONFESSION: Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Gate of Heaven Church Gate of Heaven Church Gate of Heaven Church Gate of Heaven Church Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Monday - Friday at 9:00 a.m. Weekend: Weekend: Weekend: Weekend: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon CONFESSION: CONFESSION: CONFESSION: CONFESSION: Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Saint Augustine Cemetery Chapel Saint Augustine Cemetery Chapel Saint Augustine Cemetery Chapel Saint Augustine Cemetery Chapel Mass: Mass: Mass: Mass: Saturday at 4 p.m. Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours: : : : Monday -Wednesday 9AM-5PM; Thursday & Friday 9AM-4PM Office Mailing Address: Office Mailing Address: Office Mailing Address: Office Mailing Address: 841 E. Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 Office Telephone Numbers: Office Telephone Numbers: Office Telephone Numbers: Office Telephone Numbers: 617-268-3344; 617-268-2122 Fax: Fax: Fax: Fax: 617-268-2666 Website: Website: Website: Website: www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org Email: Email: Email: Email: [email protected]; [email protected] PARISH STAFF PARISH STAFF PARISH STAFF PARISH STAFF Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: Rev. Robert E. Casey Parochial Vicar: Parochial Vicar: Parochial Vicar: Parochial Vicar: Rev. Eric M. Bennett Priest in Residence: Priest in Residence: Priest in Residence: Priest in Residence: Msgr. Liam Bergin Deacon : Deacon : Deacon : Deacon : Kevin Spinale, SJ Director of Religious Education K Director of Religious Education K Director of Religious Education K Director of Religious Education K-6: 6: 6: 6: Mr. James Fowkes Confirmation Coordinator Grade 7 Confirmation Coordinator Grade 7 Confirmation Coordinator Grade 7 Confirmation Coordinator Grade 7-9: 9: 9: 9: Mrs. Mea Quinn Mustone Music Director, Organist: Music Director, Organist: Music Director, Organist: Music Director, Organist: Ms. Carolyn Martin Secretaries: Secretaries: Secretaries: Secretaries: Mrs. Patricia Strumm, Mrs. Carol Glenn, Ms. Erin McDonnell South Boston Catholic Academy South Boston Catholic Academy South Boston Catholic Academy South Boston Catholic Academy - Principal Principal Principal Principal: Mrs. Nancy Carr Director of Business and Communication: Director of Business and Communication: Director of Business and Communication: Director of Business and Communication: Mrs. Barbara Keohane

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ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE PARISH ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE PARISH ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE PARISH ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE PARISH

GATE OF HEAVEN PARISH GATE OF HEAVEN PARISH GATE OF HEAVEN PARISH GATE OF HEAVEN PARISH

with St. Augustine Cemetery Chapelwith St. Augustine Cemetery Chapelwith St. Augustine Cemetery Chapelwith St. Augustine Cemetery Chapel

South Boston, MASouth Boston, MASouth Boston, MASouth Boston, MA

The Epiphany Of The LordThe Epiphany Of The LordThe Epiphany Of The LordThe Epiphany Of The Lord

January 3rd, 2016January 3rd, 2016January 3rd, 2016January 3rd, 2016

Saint Brigid ChurchSaint Brigid ChurchSaint Brigid ChurchSaint Brigid Church

Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Monday - Friday at 7:00am Weekend: Weekend: Weekend: Weekend: Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

CONFESSION:CONFESSION:CONFESSION:CONFESSION: Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Gate of Heaven ChurchGate of Heaven ChurchGate of Heaven ChurchGate of Heaven Church

Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Daily Mass: Monday - Friday at 9:00 a.m. Weekend: Weekend: Weekend: Weekend: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon

CONFESSION:CONFESSION:CONFESSION:CONFESSION: Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Saint Augustine Cemetery ChapelSaint Augustine Cemetery ChapelSaint Augustine Cemetery ChapelSaint Augustine Cemetery Chapel Mass: Mass: Mass: Mass: Saturday at 4 p.m.

Office HoursOffice HoursOffice HoursOffice Hours: : : : Monday -Wednesday 9AM-5PM; Thursday & Friday 9AM-4PM Office Mailing Address:Office Mailing Address:Office Mailing Address:Office Mailing Address: 841 E. Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Office Telephone Numbers:Office Telephone Numbers:Office Telephone Numbers:Office Telephone Numbers: 617-268-3344; 617-268-2122 Fax:Fax:Fax:Fax: 617-268-2666 Website:Website:Website:Website: www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.orgwww.GateofHeavenStBrigid.orgwww.GateofHeavenStBrigid.orgwww.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org

Email:Email:Email:Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

PARISH STAFFPARISH STAFFPARISH STAFFPARISH STAFF Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: Rev. Robert E. Casey Parochial Vicar: Parochial Vicar: Parochial Vicar: Parochial Vicar: Rev. Eric M. Bennett Priest in Residence: Priest in Residence: Priest in Residence: Priest in Residence: Msgr. Liam Bergin Deacon : Deacon : Deacon : Deacon : Kevin Spinale, SJ

Director of Religious Education KDirector of Religious Education KDirector of Religious Education KDirector of Religious Education K----6: 6: 6: 6: Mr. James Fowkes Confirmation Coordinator Grade 7Confirmation Coordinator Grade 7Confirmation Coordinator Grade 7Confirmation Coordinator Grade 7----9: 9: 9: 9: Mrs. Mea Quinn Mustone

Music Director, Organist: Music Director, Organist: Music Director, Organist: Music Director, Organist: Ms. Carolyn Martin Secretaries: Secretaries: Secretaries: Secretaries: Mrs. Patricia Strumm, Mrs. Carol Glenn, Ms. Erin McDonnell

South Boston Catholic Academy South Boston Catholic Academy South Boston Catholic Academy South Boston Catholic Academy ---- PrincipalPrincipalPrincipalPrincipal: Mrs. Nancy Carr Director of Business and Communication: Director of Business and Communication: Director of Business and Communication: Director of Business and Communication: Mrs. Barbara Keohane

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Parish Information Parish Information Parish Information Parish Information

Baptisms & Baptism Preparation Baptisms & Baptism Preparation Baptisms & Baptism Preparation Baptisms & Baptism Preparation Classes Classes Classes Classes

Please prepare for your child’s Baptism by calling the Parish Office. The next dates

for Baptisms are: : : : St. Brigid:St. Brigid:St. Brigid:St. Brigid: January 10th at 1PM

Gate of Heaven:Gate of Heaven:Gate of Heaven:Gate of Heaven: January 17th at 1PM Baptism Prep Baptism Prep Baptism Prep Baptism Prep

Meetings will be held on the last Monday of the month in the Upper Church of

St. Brigid at 7:00pm.

The next classes are:The next classes are:The next classes are:The next classes are: January 25th and February 29th

The Holy RosaryThe Holy RosaryThe Holy RosaryThe Holy Rosary Tuesdays at 6:30PM Tuesdays at 6:30PM Tuesdays at 6:30PM Tuesdays at 6:30PM at Gate of Heaven Church

Join us each Tuesday evening from 6:30-7:15pm for the praying of the

Rosary. This will take place at Gate of Heaven Lower Church– St. Joseph Chapel. All are invited to

pray this special devotion to Mary.

THURSDAY NIGHT ADORATION,THURSDAY NIGHT ADORATION,THURSDAY NIGHT ADORATION,THURSDAY NIGHT ADORATION, & CONFESSIONS & CONFESSIONS & CONFESSIONS & CONFESSIONS WILL RESUME WILL RESUME WILL RESUME WILL RESUME ON ON ON ON

JANUARY 14thJANUARY 14thJANUARY 14thJANUARY 14th Adoration and time for Confession on

Thursday evenings from Thursday evenings from Thursday evenings from Thursday evenings from 6:306:306:306:30----7:30pm7:30pm7:30pm7:30pm at Gate of Heaven Gate of Heaven Gate of Heaven Gate of Heaven

During this hour of adoration, a priest will be available for

Confession. Also, during the year of Divine

Mercy, join us in praying the praying the praying the praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet.Divine Mercy Chaplet.Divine Mercy Chaplet.Divine Mercy Chaplet.

"Jesus is not an idea or a feeling or a memory. Jesus is a living ‘person’ always present among us. Love Jesus

present in the Eucharist." – Saint John Paul II

““““Let us pray for Christians suffering persecution, often amid the shameful silence of

so many.” - Pope Francis Pope Francis Pope Francis Pope Francis

Banns Of MarriageBanns Of MarriageBanns Of MarriageBanns Of Marriage II. Anthony Zanetti ~ Lauren Girard

II. Matthew Mone ~ Elizabeth Townsend

AED LocationsAED LocationsAED LocationsAED Locations Our Churches are equipped with Automated External Defibrillators.

Gate of Heaven & St. Brigid Gate of Heaven & St. Brigid Gate of Heaven & St. Brigid Gate of Heaven & St. Brigid Churches:Churches:Churches:Churches:

upstairs sacristies, downstairs kitchens St. Augustine Chapel: St. Augustine Chapel: St. Augustine Chapel: St. Augustine Chapel: sacristy

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SAINT BRIGID CHURCH Saturday, January 2, 2016 4:00 PM Francis X. Kennedy, Jr. 2nd Anniversary Sunday, January 3, 2016 8:00 AM Our Parishioners 10:30 AM Our Parishioners 6:00 PM Our Parishioners

Monday, January 4, 2016 7:00 AM Our Parishioners Tuesday, January 5, 2016 7:00 AM John Grant, Anniversary Wednesday, January 6, 2016 7:00 AM Domenic Deamicis, Anniversary Thursday, January 7, 2016 7:00AM Our Parishioners Friday, January 8, 2016 7:00AM Our Parishioners Saturday, January 9, 2016 4:00 PM Mary E. Burke Sunday, January 10, 2016 8:00 AM Ann Sullivan, 6th Anniversary 10:30 AM Jerome Starck, 10th Anniversary Catherine Starck, 17th Anniversary 6:00 PM Our Parishioners

GATE OF HEAVEN CHURCH Saturday, January 2, 2016 4:00 PM Rev. Robert J. Johnson, Pastor of Gate of Heaven 1890-1916, 100th Anniversary Sunday, January 3, 2016 9:00 AM Estelle M. Nichols, 13th Anniversary 12 Noon Michael & Sarah Nee and Family Monday, January 4, 2016 9:00 AM Margaret F. McGrath, 13th Anniversary Tuesday, January 5, 2016 9:00 AM Lois & Anna Afienko Wednesday, January 6, 2016 9:00 AM Loncich Family Fran, George, Gerry, and Stephen Thursday, January 7, 2016 9:00 AM Our Parishioners Friday, January 8, 2016 9:00 AM Barbara Caputo Saturday, January 9, 2016 4:00 PM Our Parishioners Sunday, January 10, 2016 9:00 AM Terrence Graham, Sr. 10th Anniversary 12 Noon Stravinsky, Taylor, Madden and Hurley

Families

ST. AUGUSTINE CHAPEL Saturday, January 2, 2016

4:00 PM Karen P. Cuddyer Gelzinis

Saturday, January 9, 2016 4:00 PM Alumni, Staff and Friends of Saint Augustine’s School

Donations in Memory of Loved OnesDonations in Memory of Loved OnesDonations in Memory of Loved OnesDonations in Memory of Loved Ones It has been a long-standing tradition for parishioners to offer Masses, flowers, the bells or steeple

lights in memory of their loved ones. Please call the Parish Office if you are interested in offering any of these in memory of your loved

ones.

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REMEMBRANCES & PRAYERSREMEMBRANCES & PRAYERSREMEMBRANCES & PRAYERSREMEMBRANCES & PRAYERS

SSSSTTTT. B. B. B. BRIGIDRIGIDRIGIDRIGID PPPPARISHARISHARISHARISH Total Weekly Offertory: $7,320.00$7,320.00$7,320.00$7,320.00 Clergy Retirement Fund: $6,750.00

Needed each week to meet the budget: $5,525

GGGGATEATEATEATE OFOFOFOF HHHHEAVENEAVENEAVENEAVEN PPPPARISHARISHARISHARISH Total Weekly Offertory : $6,432.00: $6,432.00: $6,432.00: $6,432.00 Clergy Retirement Fund: $8,768.00

Needed each week to meet the budget: $5,525

PARISH OFFERTORY SUPPORT PARISH OFFERTORY SUPPORT PARISH OFFERTORY SUPPORT PARISH OFFERTORY SUPPORT

PRAYERS FOR THE SICKPRAYERS FOR THE SICKPRAYERS FOR THE SICKPRAYERS FOR THE SICK Please remember in your prayers all our parishioners

who are sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home, especially Diane Applegate, Marge Healey, Dennis Diane Applegate, Marge Healey, Dennis Diane Applegate, Marge Healey, Dennis Diane Applegate, Marge Healey, Dennis

Moore, and Martin Flaherty Moore, and Martin Flaherty Moore, and Martin Flaherty Moore, and Martin Flaherty

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNELPRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNELPRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNELPRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL Please pray for all those serving in our armed forces Please pray for all those serving in our armed forces Please pray for all those serving in our armed forces Please pray for all those serving in our armed forces at home and abroad especially, Lawrence Buechs, US Navy; Lance

Corporal Richard H. Benoit, USMC; Maura Conroy, US Coast Guard; PFC Kyle Czarniak, US Army; Lance Corporal Colin Yanovitch, USMC; Lance Corporal Devin Brock, USMC; Petty Officer 3rd Class John D. Nee III, US Navy,

Braedan Kerins, US Army, Master Sgt. Joseph Signor III, US Air Force; Senior Airman Melanie Signor, US Air Force; Sgt. Nicholas Hodges, USMC; Lt. Col. John Balbuena, US Army; Commander Nora Perez, US Navy; Seaman Vincina Lonergan, US Navy; Conor Evans, US Navy Corpsman; PFC Cory Kidd , US Army; PFC Devin Fitzpatrick, US Army.

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASEDPRAYERS FOR THE DECEASEDPRAYERS FOR THE DECEASEDPRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED Please remember in your prayers our deceased relatives, friends & parishioners, Michael O’Malley, Anna Joyce, Helen Pistorino Michael O’Malley, Anna Joyce, Helen Pistorino Michael O’Malley, Anna Joyce, Helen Pistorino Michael O’Malley, Anna Joyce, Helen Pistorino

and Vincent Boyle and Vincent Boyle and Vincent Boyle and Vincent Boyle and those whose funeral Masses were celebrated this week.

St. Augustine Chapel St. Augustine Chapel St. Augustine Chapel St. Augustine Chapel Offertory: $1,002$1,002$1,002$1,002

Clergy Retirement Fund: $1,098$1,098$1,098$1,098

Grand Annual Collection 2015 Grand Annual Collection 2015 Grand Annual Collection 2015 Grand Annual Collection 2015 Our Parishes Grand Annual Collection continues during the next few weeks. We need to reach our

goal in order to meet all of our expenses during the upcoming year. You may also donate securely online

our Website. Thank you for your generosity!

Grand Annual Collection To DateGrand Annual Collection To DateGrand Annual Collection To DateGrand Annual Collection To Date

St. Brigid Parish : St. Brigid Parish : St. Brigid Parish : St. Brigid Parish : $47,317 Goal: $50,000 Gate of Heaven Parish : Gate of Heaven Parish : Gate of Heaven Parish : Gate of Heaven Parish : $48, 491 Goal: $50,000

Additional Flowers That Adorn Our Altars During Additional Flowers That Adorn Our Altars During Additional Flowers That Adorn Our Altars During Additional Flowers That Adorn Our Altars During The Christmas SeasonThe Christmas SeasonThe Christmas SeasonThe Christmas Season

In Memory OfIn Memory OfIn Memory OfIn Memory Of

Joseph C. Baxter John and Regina Clougherty

Kevin Mayer

Pope Francis’s Year of MercyPope Francis’s Year of MercyPope Francis’s Year of MercyPope Francis’s Year of Mercy Merciful Like The FatherMerciful Like The FatherMerciful Like The FatherMerciful Like The Father Pope Francis has called for an

extraordinary jubilee to encourage us to become more effective

witnesses to God’s merciful love. The Year of Mercy The Year of Mercy The Year of Mercy The Year of Mercy has begun

Dec. 8, 2015 and will continue until Nov. 20, 2016. Pope Francis has

encouraged the Church to make its mission to be a witness of mercy to all people, saying “No one can be excluded from God’s mercy.” The biblical theme for the year comes from Luke 6:36: “Be merciful,

even as your Father is merciful” This extraordinary jubilee provides parishes a special opportunity to

engage and evangelize their parishioners and the communities in which they live.

Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Wanted!Wanted!Wanted!Wanted!

As Christian disciples we are always trying to look for opportunities to carry out the love of

Christ within our parish and community. At this time we are in need of additional Eucharistic Ministers and

Lectors to help within the parish. If you've always wanted to contribute

your talent to your church, or once served and would like to come back, please contact the parish office to

sign up or receive additional information. Scheduling is flexibleScheduling is flexibleScheduling is flexibleScheduling is flexible and training opportunities will

be available, volunteers to this ministry will only need to be scheduled once a month.once a month.once a month.once a month.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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SCHOOL NEWSSCHOOL NEWSSCHOOL NEWSSCHOOL NEWS

The students faculty and staff of South Boston Catholic Academy would like to wish all of the

parishioners of Gate of Heaven, St. Brigid, and St. Augustine's a Happy New Year.

ReminderReminderReminderReminder---- All students return to school on Monday, January 4th

Open House for new families Open House for new families Open House for new families Open House for new families PreschoolPreschoolPreschoolPreschool----Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 6

Wednesday, February 3rd 9:30Wednesday, February 3rd 9:30Wednesday, February 3rd 9:30Wednesday, February 3rd 9:30----11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 & 4:00& 4:00& 4:00& 4:00----6:00 PM6:00 PM6:00 PM6:00 PM

South Boston Catholic Academy South Boston Catholic Academy South Boston Catholic Academy South Boston Catholic Academy Before and After School Programs Available; Small

Class Size; High acceptance rate to Parochial, Private and Boston Exam Schools.

Accredited by Accredited by Accredited by Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges. New England Association of Schools and Colleges. New England Association of Schools and Colleges. New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Please contact: Barbara Keohane with questions or

for a tour of the School at [email protected] or

617-268-2326. Visit the school on the Web:

www.SBCatholicAcademy.orgwww.SBCatholicAcademy.orgwww.SBCatholicAcademy.orgwww.SBCatholicAcademy.org

Religious Education Program Grade K Religious Education Program Grade K Religious Education Program Grade K Religious Education Program Grade K ---- 6 News6 News6 News6 News Classes have begun and are held each Sunday from 9am-10:15am at South Boston Catholic

Academy. As part of our program, the children are then escorted to Saint Brigid Church to attend

the 10:30am Mass. Dismissal is after Mass. Students learn each week about different aspects

of our faith and the program prepares them to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and

First Communion.

Grade 7 Class Dates & Grade 8 Upper Church DatesGrade 7 Class Dates & Grade 8 Upper Church DatesGrade 7 Class Dates & Grade 8 Upper Church DatesGrade 7 Class Dates & Grade 8 Upper Church Dates

Jan 10, Feb 21, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 15th

Grade 8 Class Dates & Grade 7 Upper Church DatesGrade 8 Class Dates & Grade 7 Upper Church DatesGrade 8 Class Dates & Grade 7 Upper Church DatesGrade 8 Class Dates & Grade 7 Upper Church Dates Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 13, Apr 10 & May 22

Class dates begin at 4:30 in Cushing Hall followed

by the 6pm Mass. Upper Church dates begin at 5pm in main church

followed by the 6pm Mass.

Clergy Health and Retirement TrustClergy Health and Retirement TrustClergy Health and Retirement TrustClergy Health and Retirement Trust Christmas Collection Thank YouChristmas Collection Thank YouChristmas Collection Thank YouChristmas Collection Thank You

Last week’s Christmas collection supported the health and well-being of our priests.

Our parishes contributed:Our parishes contributed:Our parishes contributed:Our parishes contributed:

St. Brigid Parish: $6,750$6,750$6,750$6,750 Gate of Heaven Parish : $8,768$8,768$8,768$8,768 St. Augustine Chapel: $1,0981,0981,0981,098

Your donations were in honor of all the priests that have made a

meaningful difference in your life, and will have significant impact on

the programs we are able to provide for our priests in the new year. If you did not have the

opportunity to make a gift to the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust and you still wish to do so,

please visit clergyfunds.orgclergyfunds.orgclergyfunds.orgclergyfunds.org. Thank you for your continued generosity.

2016 Calendars are now Available2016 Calendars are now Available2016 Calendars are now Available2016 Calendars are now Available We would like to extend a special thank you to

the John F. O’Brien Funeral Home for the calendars that they donate to our parish every

year. 2016 calendars are now available for pick up at the doors of all the churches.

1000 CLUB MONTHLY DRAWING 1000 CLUB MONTHLY DRAWING 1000 CLUB MONTHLY DRAWING 1000 CLUB MONTHLY DRAWING The monthly drawing for the South Boston

Catholic Academy 1000 Club will be held this this this this Sunday, January 3rd following the 10:30 Mass Sunday, January 3rd following the 10:30 Mass Sunday, January 3rd following the 10:30 Mass Sunday, January 3rd following the 10:30 Mass in

Cushing Hall. Drop by and get a number to support our school!

COAT DRIVE COAT DRIVE COAT DRIVE COAT DRIVE NEXT WEEKEND JAN. 9TH & 10THNEXT WEEKEND JAN. 9TH & 10THNEXT WEEKEND JAN. 9TH & 10THNEXT WEEKEND JAN. 9TH & 10TH

We will be having a coat drive on the weekend of the 9th and 10th. The coat drive will benefit

the Mullen Women’s Shelter and the Southampton Emergency Shelter, which was opened after the Long Island Bridge closed.

Both of these shelters are located in the South End. Last year the parishioners of St. Brigid

Church, Gate of Heaven Church and St. Augustine Chapel were extremely generous,

and we hope that you can once again be of great help. Collections boxes will be located at

the doors of all churches. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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Signing up is easy! Go to www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/Giving www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/Giving www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/Giving www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/Giving or download the mobile appdownload the mobile appdownload the mobile appdownload the mobile app

Select which parish you want to contribute to. Enter our zip code on the app. Click on “Create a New Account” Fill in your personal information

Login to your account Add either your bank account or a credit/debit card

Your information is securely stored and not available to the Parish Set up a New Gift

You can enter any dollar amount and donate weekly or monthly. You’ll receive confirmation of your gift each week by email

It’s simple and eliminates the need to carry cash or a check to Mass each week.It’s simple and eliminates the need to carry cash or a check to Mass each week.It’s simple and eliminates the need to carry cash or a check to Mass each week.It’s simple and eliminates the need to carry cash or a check to Mass each week.

Do you know someone who is interested in Do you know someone who is interested in Do you know someone who is interested in Do you know someone who is interested in becoming Catholic? becoming Catholic? becoming Catholic? becoming Catholic?

Are you yourself interested in becoming Catholic?Are you yourself interested in becoming Catholic?Are you yourself interested in becoming Catholic?Are you yourself interested in becoming Catholic?

This past year we had 7 people fully enter into the Church from our RCIA and adult catechetical

program. The arrival of new members into our community is a testament to the unceasing action of the God drawing each and every person to Himself. We believe that God loves every person and that He wants all to know and live in the fullness of His love

in Jesus Christ.

This autumn our parish will begin to prepare those individuals who are interested in becoming Catholic

this Easter (March 26th). If you, or someone you know is interested, please contact Fr. Bennett

([email protected], 617-268-2122) so that we make sure to keep you informed about the classes

this year.

New to our Parishes? Want to register? Need to update your information? New to our Parishes? Want to register? Need to update your information? New to our Parishes? Want to register? Need to update your information? New to our Parishes? Want to register? Need to update your information? We want to keep our records up-to-date— so if you’ve changed phone numbers, addresses, or email in

the past few years— let us know! Or, if you’re just joining us, formally register with us. Visit GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/Registration GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/Registration GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/Registration GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/Registration or fill in this form.

Please indicate which parish & return in the collection basket or to the Parish Office. Name(s): Address: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email: Parish: ___Gate of Heaven ___St. Brigid I am: ____ I am: ____ I am: ____ I am: ____ New to the Parish ____ Been here for awhile, just registering ____ Updating information

Getting Married at our Parishes? Getting Married at our Parishes? Getting Married at our Parishes? Getting Married at our Parishes? To all of those preparing for marriage,

congratulations on your engagement. For those who are planning to be married at Gate of Heaven or St. Brigid Church, we ask that you call the parish office a year in advance of your desired wedding date. If you are planning a marriage sooner than that, the

Archdiocese of Boston requires that engaged couples have at least 6 months of marriage preparation prior to the wedding day. To all those parishioners who

are being married elsewhere and are need of marriage preparation, please

contact us as soon as you have booked your wedding date.

More information is available at www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/www.GateofHeavenStBrigid.org/

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