Sunday,

September 6, 2015

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev.MonsignorFrancisV.StrahanPastor

Rev.GeorgeBrownRev.FrankCampoRev.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

Fear Not In these times, there is plenty to be afraid of, if we only lookaround.Itseemsthateverydaythenewsmediahaveyetmorebadnews to tell: wars, disease, terrorism, drought, social unrest, andmore.Somepeoplehavestoppedusingclockradiostowakeupinthemorning,preferring a jarringbuzzer to the evenmore jarringmorningnews.Whatmoredoweneedbeforewe realize thatweare initecreatures,andwhilethereismuchwecandotomakeourworldbetter,ultimatelythereisalotthatissimplynotwithinourgrasp?TothisourlovingGodsays,“Bestrong,fearnot!” Wemustdowhatwecantomakeourworldabetterandsaferplace, but we must also realize our limits and that our ultimatesafety is in the hands of God. We can be comforted by therealization that God loves us beyond measure, and will give useveryhelpinoureffortstomakeourworldalovingandsafeplaceforeveryone.

Mass Intentions & Feast Days Financial News ! Saturday, September 12, 2015

4:00PM Margaret F. Callahan

Sunday, September 13, 2015

9:30AM Rahul Patrick Shenoy 11:30AM Virginia Quinn

Next Weekend’s Second Collection ThiscollectionisforChurchGrounds&Maintenance. Please be as generous asyourmeansallow.

The Sanctuary Lamp

is lit in loving memory of George & Helen Thibeault

Given by Maria & Bruce Chaput

Please Note: Choir Members Choir practice will resume its Tuesdayevening rehearsals with Ann O’Brienstarting September 8th at 7:15PM in theUpperChurch.Allarewelcome!

Don’t forget!!! Our own beloved Msgr. Strahan’s Birthday is on

September 18th!

Banns of Marriage

I. Jeremiah O’Connor & Mary Theresa Connors

Religious Education Grades K-5 Wednesday afternoon Religious Education classes will begin on September 30 at 4:00pm. Everyone who attended class with us the last school year is now registered. If you have a child who is in Kindergarten or Grade One in the public schools for the first time, please e-mail me for a registration form or download one from the parish website at www.stbridgetparish.org under Religious Education. Everyone must be registered before the first class. If you have a question please e-mail me at gbarbato@stbridgeparish.org. or call me at 508-879-427 1x1. God Bless You, Gail Barbato, Coordinator Grades Kindergarten—Grade Five

Please Note: Youth Choir Choir practice will meet Thursday,September 10th from 2:20PM-3:00PM inthemusic room at the school. Parents ofFraminghampublicschoolchildren,grade3 and up , should emailMargeWithee atmwithee@saintbridgetschool.info.

The 2015 Catholic Telethon

Friday, September 11th from 9AM-9PM Saturday, September 12th from 9AM-9PM

Please tune in (Comcast, 268; Verizon, 296; Charter, 101 and catholictv.com) Call and pledge your support to this very important work of the Church.

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 the beginning of October. 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____________________________________________________________________________________

Overheard after church

How do you catch a unique cat? U-nique up on it!

Those who claim “words can never hurt me” have obviously never

been hit in the head with a dictionary.

I just got a dog and named him Peeve. I wanted to be able to say

“I have a pet Peeve.”

If all is not lost, where is it?

CALLED TO SERVE WEEKEND is September 19th & 20th

Every year at this time, our Parish launches its “Called To Serve” campaign, which marks the beginning of many of our Parish Ministries for the coming year. This year, Called To Serve Weekend falls on September 19th & 20th. We are blessed to have many dedicated and generous parishioners at St. Bridget’s, who volunteer for the many activities that help to bring the love of Christ to our parish and to the community at large. Please note: ALL Volunteers must be CORI’d on these two days, take a few minutes to stop by the tables with your license and fill out the form! Please consider serving as a volunteer for one or several of the Parish ministries. We need you ALL. As you contemplate how you can participate, reflect on these words from our Lord:

‘Amen, Amen, I say to you, as long as you did this to one of the least of my brethern, you did it to Me.’

Upcoming Events & Programs Friday Afternoon Bible Study ThenextsessionbeginsSeptember 11 at 2:15pm inthelowerchurchmeetingroom.ThegroupwillviewtheDVDseriesoverseveralweeksbyFr. Barron titled Conversion. Discussion questionsare provided for each session. Space is limited socontact Karen Mallozzi, Coordinator of ParishMinistries, to register at 508-875-6009 orkmallozzi@stbridgetparish.orgForming Disciples in Mission-A Workshop in Parish-Based Evangelization OpentoparishionersTheworkshopisdesignedtogivepeoplethetoolstounderstand the New Evangelization, embrace livingas an intentional disciple, become comfortablewithsharing your personal witness, form disciples, andwork in your parish to form disciples. The dayincludes six core sessions on these topics, time inprayertogether,alightbreakfastandlunch.Workshop dates:October17-PastoralCenter,BraintreeDecember12-tobeannouncedFebruary6,2016-tobeannouncedMarch5,2016-tobeannouncedJune4,2016-tobeannouncedAugust27,2016-tobeannouncedToregistercontactthePastoralCenterinBraintreeat617-254-0100Literacy Unlimited Tutor Training LiteracyUnlimitedtrainsandsupportsvolunteerstoteachbasicreadingandwritingandGEDpreparationto adults, including speakers of other languages(ESOL).ManystudentscomefromaroundtheworldandwanttolearnbyconversingwithnativeEnglishspeakers. Information sessions: -FraminghamPublicLibrary,49LexingtonSt,.Sept.15,10-11:30am-TutorTraining:MorseInstituteLibrary,Sept.21-Nov.26:30-9pm-FraminghamPublicLibrary,Sept.29-Nov.310am-1pmForinformationortoregister:508-532-5574,FPLMail4@minlb.net

Pastoral Care to the Sick and Homebound Workshops-Fall September15-October20, 7-9pmSt.PatrickParish,StonehamInstructor: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!Upcoming Pre-Cana Wedding Programs 2015-2016 Waltham-EspousalCenterRegistration:781-209-3120,espousalmarriageprep.org@gmail.comWebsite:www.espousal.orgSeptember12,5:30-9:30pm,Sept.13,9am-5pmOctober3,5:30pm-9:30pm,Oct.4,9am-5pmNovember7,5:30pm-9:30pm,Nov.8,9am-5pmDecember5,5:30pm-9:30pm,Dec.6,9am-5pmSt.MaryParish-HollistonJanuary30,20169am-5pmFebruary6,20169am-5pmSnowdateisFeb.13,9am-5pmOthertimesanddatesareavailableinothercityparishesandattheArchdiocesanPastoralCenterinBraintree.Checkthewebsiteforlistings.

***Monthly Men’s Discussion*** St.BridgetParishwouldliketoofferthemenoftheparishtheopportunitytomeetmonthlytodiscusspertinentchurchtopicsandadvancetheirspirituallife.Ifyouareinterestedpleasecontacttheparishof iceat508-875-5959,Strahan@stbridgetparish.orgorKarenMallozzi,CoordinatorofParishMinistries,at508-875-6009,kmallozzi@stbridgetparish.org

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 Thursday, October 1, 2015

7-10PM Saint Bridget School Hall All those who serve in ministry or whovolunteer at St. Bridget Parish or Schoolmust take this one-time training if theyhave not already done so. Materials areprovided. In order to receive credit fortaking the training participants mustattend and remain for the wholeprogram. Participants may not enter asessionalreadyinprogress.*Unfortunately materials are notguaranteed for those who do not registerbySeptember28.*ToregistercontactKarenMallozzi,CoordinatorofParishMinistries,at508-875-6009orkmallozzi@stbridgetparish.orgYouwill need to provide phone and emailcontact information, the school or parishyouvolunteer/ministeratandthecityitisin.

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

Notre Dame Academy Open House Notre Dame Academy’s open house forprospective students will be held onThursday, October 8th at 7:00PM.Student’s currently in 5th-8th grade areencouraged to attend. NDA’s entranceexam for their applicants will be held onSaturday, November 7th at 8:30AM. Pre-registration is encouraged for the openhouse and is required for the entranceexam. If you are interested in attendingNDA’s open house, taking their entranceexam, or spending an academic day atNDA, please contact their Of ice ofAdmissions at 508-757-6200, ext. 229 oradmissions@nda-worc.org.NDAistheonlyCatholic private and independent collegeprepschool foryounggirls ingrades9-12inCentralMassachusetts.

R.C.I.A (Right of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Our Parish RCIA Program will start up in September. It meets every Thursday evening from 7PM-8PM in the Parish Renewal Center. This program is for those who would like to explore the teachings of the Catholic Church with the intention of being baptized or officially received into the Church. If you know of someone who would be interested in this program, invite them to fill out the form below and return it to the Rectory. Jimmy Hall, director, will then contact them. Be a genuine ‘evangelist’ in promoting this great program! Name:___________________________________ Phone:______________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________________________

BC High School Admissions Fair BostonCollegeHighSchoolwillhostaHighSchool Admissions Fair on September 13,2015 from 12 to 2 p.m. on the BC Highcampus, located at 150 Morrissey Blvd.Dorchester,MA.FamilieswillhavetheopportunitytomeetmiddleandhighschoolrepresentativesfrominstitutionsthroughoutMassachusetts.Morethan30middleandhighschoolswillbeinattendance,includingCatholic,independent,public,single-gender,co-ed,boarding,day,largeandsmallschools.Visitwww.bchigh.edu/schoolfairtoregister.Saint Joseph Preparatory High School

SaintJosephPreparatoryHighSchool inBoston,aco-edCatholic, independentschoolwhichoffersshuttlebustransportationfromareacommuterrailstops,willoffera ivesessionTestPrepfortheCatholic High School Entrance Test (HSPT) in the fall for students who seek to maximizeperformance for admission and scholarship opportunities. Space is limited and registration isavailable on a irst come, irst serve basis. Entrance testing in the Archdiocese is scheduled forNovember7thandDecember5thandwillalsobeofferedatSaintJoe’s.RegistrationFormsforbothofferings are available on the website, www.saintjosephprep.org. For more information, pleasecontact Kevin Faherty, Assistant Director of Admission, at 617-254-8383, x 1109 orkevin.faherty@saintjosephprep.org.

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

September 12th & 13th

Eucharistic Minister

Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant

Saturday, 4:00PM

JosephCrisafulliChristineTostiCathyWarshofskyAliceCostaMargaretGarciaPatriciaHorriganJosephHorrigan

AgathaWozniak RyanCaronDominicKonrad PeterHsiehJohnMauritzJosephRepoleChrisRyanMsgr.Strahan

Sunday, 7:30AM JimmyHallRitaHallBettyPanzaSheilaFlynnMarioLaferlaElenaNardizzi KelleyHarrisLaraScaria PaulDonahueJosephKovalchinDavidMcIntyreTonySuantengco

Fr.Shen

Sunday, 9:30AM Family Mass

RichardBishopLeslieBishopAnnMarieMacIsaacJamesRichardson PaigeDeVeauJulianaJackson AlfredoCanhotoChristopherTostiChristopherWalden

Msgr.Strahan

Sunday, 11:30AM GeraldFerreraGeneGrzywnaBrianMcGillicuddyNoreenBegleyEmiliaGordonSera ienKhokharKristanPiselli

JudithFerrera JonathanGordonChristopherMcGillicuddyDavidBorghiTriciaCincottaPauletteMurphyBettyO’Neil

Msgr.Strahan

First Reading — The Lord God is my help; who will prove me wrong? (Isaiah 50:5-9a). Psalm — I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). Second Reading — Faith, if it does not have works, is dead (James 2:14-18). Gospel — Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:27-35).

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 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.