S T. B R I D G E T PA R I S HS T. B R I D G E T PA R I S HS T. B R I D G E T PA R I S H

830 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01702 www.stbridgetparish.org | (508) 875-5959

Welcome ! It is our hope that you will make St. Bridget Parish your home parish and become an active member of our faith community. Please introduce yourself to the Pastor after Mass. What have you done today to make the Church holy? What have you done today to make the Church welcoming?

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M A S S I N T E N T I O N S

Saturday, October 26, 2019

4:00PM John Moynihan

Sunday, October 27, 2019

7:30AM Victor Rossi To request a Mass offered for a departed loved one, or special intention for

someone who needs our prayers, contact the parish office at 508-875-5959. Masses may be booked out as far as December 2020.

The Sanctuary Lamp

is lit with Special Intention for John Ryan O’Neill

Given by Herminda DeSabogal

Vocation Chalice

The Vocation Chalice this week will be hosted by

John & Carol Garbarino

TootsieRollDriveisback!On the weekend of October 26th & 27th, the Knights of Columbus will be holding their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive after each Mass. The Tootsie Roll Drive provides the much needed support for children with special needs, and their families.

Honoring Our Veterans and Those Who Currently Serve Our Country

Once again, St. Bridget Parish will honor our Veterans and those serving in the armed forces and Coast Guard in the November 10th bulletin for Veteran’s Day. Please email a photo of the person to be honored along with their name & rank for the insert. Submit photos to: bulletin@stbridgetparish.orgby Friday, November 1st.

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All Souls Day Saturday, November 2nd

9:00AM Mass All the deceased of the past year will have their names read as part of the Roll Call of Remembrance during this Mass.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION:

October 31st | 4:00PM November 1st | 9:00AM, 12:15PM & 7:00PM Masses

Priesthood Appreciation Sunday Next weekend, October 26th & 27th, we will celebrate Priesthood Appreciation Sunday here at St. Bridget Parish, a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church.

At St. Bridget’s, Priesthood Sunday allows us to let our priests know how grateful we are to them for their service to us, and how grateful we are to God for the gift of their vocations to the Priesthood.

Please take the time to thank our priests for the commitment and witness that they show us every day of the year, and please remember them in your daily prayers. Your prayers and support are so important to them – let them know how you feel.

And finally, please remember to pray for holy vocations in our parish and in our Archdiocese. Remember:

“VOCATIONS ARE EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS!”

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Christmas Fes val Choir Rehearsal Dates: Wednesday 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 12/11 & 12/18, 7-9PM

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, 12/21, 12:00Noon-2:00PM

Concert: Sunday, 12/22, 2:00PM arrival for 3:00PM

Saint Bridget School Meadow Farms Fundraiser!

Saint Bridget School is running a fundraiser, now through October 27th, with Meadow Farms Fundraising. If you would like to participate and support our school please use the link below to access our online fundraising store! Orders may be shipped directly to your home or the school.

https://shop.meadowfarms.com/productlist.asp?PID=1127056&cat=KS

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H I G H S C H O O L O P E N H O U S E S Montrose School will hold an open house Saturday, October 26th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM, 29 North Street, Medfield. At Montrose, girls are called to greatness. Every aspect of the Montrose experience empowers students to navigate challenges and seize opportuni es, allowing them to thrive in college and beyond. Montrose School is an independent day school for girls in grades 9-12, inspired by the teachings of the Catholic Church. Pre-register at MontroseSchool.org/openhouse or by email at Admissions@MontroseSchool.org. Saint Joseph Prep in Brighton, a co-ed Catholic, independent school for over 275 young people in grades 9-12, will hold an Open House on Sunday, October 27th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. The school features an excep onal academic program, small class sizes and personal a en on, individualized college counseling and SAT/ACT Prep, Chapel Speaking and Advisor Programs, extensive athle c opportuni es, and state-of-the-art Science Labs and Learning Commons. The School is also offering a five-session Test Prep course for the Catholic High School Entrance Test (HSPT) for students who seek to maximize performance for admission and scholarship opportuni es. Visit www.saintjosephprep.org for more informa on. Xaverian Brothers High School will hold an Open House for grades 9-12 on Sunday, October 27th from 9:00AM to 12:00Noon and Thursday, November 7th from 6:00 to 8:00PM. This is one of the best ways for your family to explore the campus, learn about our programs, and meet members of our amazing community - all in one day! Grade-specific and program-specific sessions will be offered throughout Open House. Learn more at xbhs.com/visit or call the admissions office at 781-326-6392.

St. Bridget/St. George CYO Basketball Come one, come all! We are looking for boys and girls in grades 5-12 to play for the St. Bridget/St. George CYO Basketball teams! Presently, we have teams for boys in grades 9-12 but we would love to expand this amazing program for the kids in our parishes. CYO is a fun but compe ve league for all kids who love basketball. If you have a child in grades 5-12 who interested in playing basketball, contact Joe Shields at morganshields@rcn.com or Shauna Downey at sbdowney7@gmail.com. Evalua ons will be in November.

Saint Blaise Church is seeking a Faith Forma on Director for

PreK to Grade 8 and Adult Faith Forma on

Saint Blaise Church, a very ac ve suburban Catholic parish located in Bellingham, MA is seeking a Faith Forma on Director for a 20-25 hour a week posi on. He/She will organize and direct the program of lifelong faith forma on and sacramental prepara on for all children grades PreK to Grade 8 and Adult faith forma on under the direc on of the pastor and in collabora on with the Confirma on Coordinator, staff and faith forma on team.

A successful candidate will have a good background in faith educa on and experience in working with a team of Catechists. The Children’s Director will be responsible for religious educa on classes for grades PreK-8, including The First Reconcilia on and First Eucharist Programs. The Children’s Director will also be responsible for the Adult Faith Forma on Program.

Interested individuals should submit their resume and references to: Fr. Al Faretra, Pastor at fatherfaretra@saintblaise.org /fax to 508-966-0310.

Sean Babineau Edward Brennan JoMarie Bucantis Shane Buttchu Pierce Deane Gerry Elliot Barbara Ferreira CPL Lorenzo Giovanella, USMC Joan Greene Cora Hope Harrington

Lisa Lamare Marguerite LaMarque Robert Lew Eudene McSweeny Valerie Montuori Amy Noel Sharon Pywell Joel Rivera Regina Maura Silver Piper Simmons

Annika Smith Lois Stein Thomas Stein Lt. Andrew Sweeney, US Navy Joan V. Stephen Virdinlia Mitchell Webster Walter Weldon Joann John

Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister’s October

26th & 27th Eucharistic

Minister Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant

Saturday 4:00PM

Confessions will be heard this Saturday from 2-3PM

by Fr. Peter O.

Simon Welsby Marilyn Hanley Josie Yip Helena Siciliano Jennifer Michael Brian Dutile NEEDED Peter Hsieh Joe Repole Chris Ryan John Mauritz

Fr. Peter O.

Sunday 7:30AM

Maria Chaput NEEDED Wendy Kam Sheila Flynn Elena Nardizzi Barrett Pearce NEEDED Joe Kovalchin David McIntyre Paul Donahue Joseph Kovalchin

Fr. Peter O. Sunday 9:30AM

(Family Mass)

Richard Bishop Leslie Bishop Jennifer Ryan Eryn Flynn Ted Nolan TJ Nolan Rudy Caballero Michael Pekkarinen Chris Walden Msgr. Strahan

Sunday

11:30AM

Noreen Begley Paulette Murphy Gene Grzywna Emilia Gordon Jon Francis Taya Cincotta Aidan Vilaranda Betty O’Neil John Gannon Tricia Cincotta Edyta Konrad

Msgr. Strahan

Sacrament of Bap sm Before an infant bap sm parents must a end a bap smal catechesis class. Classes are held the first Friday of the month at 7PM in the Rectory Mee ng Room. If there is a change due to bad weather parents will be no fied. Par cipants should park in the Rectory parking lot and enter the door on that level. Bap sms take place once a month on a Sunday at 2PM. *Bap sm dates are set once the class has been a ended and all paperwork is received and complete. For more informa on please contact Fr. Mark at 508-875-5959.

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 Visita ons 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, please contact Fr. Mark at 508-875-5959.

PARISH STAFF

Administrative Assistant Ms. Meaghan Turchi 508-875-5959, ext. 104 mturchi@stbridgetparish.org Fin. & Ops. Mgr./Tuition Mrs. Maria S. Sebastian 508-875-5959, ext. 103 mssebastian@stbridgetparish.org Faith Formation K-5 Mrs. Jennifer M. Ryan 508-879-4271, ext. 1 Faithformation@stbridgetparish.org Faith Formation 6-10 Mrs. Meg Malone 508-879-4271, ext. 2 mmalone@stbridgetparish.org Adult Faith Formation Mrs. Meg Malone 508-875-5959, ext. 106 mmalone@stbridgetparish.org Music Ministry

DirectorofMusicMr. Krishan Oberoi Children’sChoirMrs. Marge Withee

R.C.I.A. Program Mr. Jimmy Hall 508-875-5959

The Mission of St. Bridget Parish The Mission of St. Bridget Parish is to be a strong and vibrant Community of faith, a faith that is con nuously nourished and strengthened by the celebra on of the Eucharist. Realizing that we do not exist in isola on from the larger Framingham community, we par cipate in community endeavors, ecumenical programs, assist the needy by way of our Outreach Programs and extend a warm invita on to all those interested in exploring the truths of the Catholic faith.

PASTORAL STAFF

Schedule of Masses Saturday: 4:00PM Vigil Mass Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:30AM & 11:30AM Daily Mass: Monday—Friday 9:00AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 2:00PM—3:00PM Parish Mailing Address St. Bridget Rectory 15 Wheeler Avenue Framingham, MA 01702 Rectory: 508-875-5959 Rectory Fax: 508-875-1270 strahan@stbridgetparish.org frmark@stbridgetparish.org

Parish Of ice Hours Mon.-Fri.: 9:00AM—4:00PM Saturday: 9:30AM—2:00PM Sunday: 9:30AM—1:00PM Summer Hours Friday: 9:00AM—3:00PM Parish Home Page www.stbridgetparish.org

Bulletin Announcements bulletin@stbridgetparish.org **By Monday at 6:00PM St. Bridget Parish Food Pantry Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30AM-12:30PM

SCHOOL STAFF

Principal Mrs. Cathleen R. Chaves 508-875-0181, ext. 222 cchaves@saintbridgetschool.info Administrative Assistant Ms. Carolina DeCastro 508-875-0181 frontdesk@saintbridgetschool.info

Admissions/Development Of ice Mrs. Jennifer Ryan 508-875-0181, ext. 229 jryan@saintbridgetschool.info Extended Day Director Ms. Jessica Goudy 508-875-0181, ext.226 jgoudy@saintbridgetschool.info

MailingAddress832 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702 School: 508-875-0181 School Fax: 508-875-9552

SchoolHomePagewww.saintbridgetschool.info

(Rev. Msgr.) Francis V. Strahan Pastor

Rev. George Brown Rev. Peter Shen Part-Time Assistants

Rev. Mark DeAngelis Parochial Vicar