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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?

Vocation Chalice

If you are interested in hosting the Vocation Chalice contact the

Rectory at 508-875-5959.

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

Friday, August 9, 2019

9:00AM Ruth Durkin ( 1st Anniversary)

Sunday, August 11, 2019

11:30AM Brendan Petry ( 2nd Anniversary)

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

Join our Youth Choir!

The Youth Choir will begin rehearsals on September 11, 2019. The choir will meet on Wednesday a ernoons therea er. All children in the parish in grades 2 and up, who love to sing, are invited to join us. Rehearsals are in the Music Room at the school from 2:15-3:00PM, or 3:45-4:15PM. A endance at Family Mass is required! For informa on, email Mrs. Marge Withee at mwithee@saintbridgetschool.info, or see her a er the Family Mass.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 4:00PM Vigil Mass

Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:00AM, 12:15 & 7:00PM Masses

ST. BRIDGET PARISH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLST. BRIDGET PARISH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLST. BRIDGET PARISH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

A hear elt thank you to ALL the amazing volunteers who spent their week with us!!

Another successful week of spreading God’s light to over

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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 August. 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

R.C.I.A (Right of Christian Initiation of Adults) The St. Bridget Parish R.C.I.A. program will begin Fall 2019. 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.

Be a genuine ‘evangelist’ in promoting this great program! To register fill out the form below and return it to the rectory. Name: Phone: Address: Email:

S t . B ’ s K i d s C o r n e r

David Anderson Sean Babineau Edward Brennan JoMarie Bucantis Shane Buttchu Pierce Deane CPL Lorenzo Giovanella, USMC Joan Greene Cora Hope Harrington

Lisa Lamare Marguerite LaMarque Robert Lew Eudene McSweeny Valerie Montuori Amy Noel Joel Rivera Piper Simmons Annika Smith

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

Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister’s August

10th & 11th Eucharistic

Minister Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant

Saturday 4:00PM

Confessions will be heard this Saturday from 2-3PM

by Msgr. Strahan .

Helena Siciliano Marilyn Hanley Kristan Piselli Jeanne Walsh Josie Yip Rosemarie Penta Brian Dutile NEEDED Peter Hsieh Joe Repole Chris Ryan John Mauritz

Fr. Mark

Sunday 7:30AM

Alice Costa Sheila Flynn Paulette Murphy Deb Giovanella Chance Yan Barrett Pearce NEEDED Joe Kovalchin David McIntyre Paul Donahue Abraham Scaria

Fr. Mark Sunday 9:30AM

(Family Mass)

Patti McCarthy Jennifer Ryan Vicki Peterson Jack Brzenk Noah M-R Maira McCarthy Alfredo Canhoto Daniel McCarthy Rudy Caballero Msgr. Strahan

Sunday 11:30AM

Anne Rider Mary Avola Emilia Gordon Gene Grzywna Mark McClennan Taya Cincotta Aidan Vilaranda Betty O’Neil John Gannon Tricia Cincotta 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 Job Opening Grades 6-10 & Youth Ministry Send interest letter & resume to: hr_staf ing@rcab.org Music Ministry

DirectorofMusicMr. Krishan Oberoi Children’sChoirMrs. Marge Withee

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