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?

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, July 19, 2019

9:00AM Anthony Tunji Elias

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.

Thursday, July 18, 2019

9:00AM Danlami Gamba

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

9:00AM Victor Femi Pinheiro

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

9:00AM Maria Pinheiro

Monday, July 15, 2019

9:00AM Ryan O. Sebastian

Saturday, July 20, 2019

4:00PM Thomas & Miriam Young

Sunday, July 21, 2019

11:30AM Linda Casella

The Sanctuary Lamp

is lit with Special Intention for John Ryan O’Neill

Given by Herminda DeSabogal

Join the St. Bridget Parish Adult Choir! Now that our new Director of Music, Krishan Oberoi, has had time to settle in here at St. Bridget’s, it is time to reassemble our Adult Choir! Rehearsals will begin this Fall on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. The Adult Choir will meet every other Wednesday thereafter from 7:00PM to 8:15PM in the Lower Church. The Adult Choir performs every Sunday at the 11:30AM Mass.

To join our Adult Choir please fill out the form below and return it to the rectory.

Name:

Please check one: Alto Soprano Tenor Bass

Email:

Phone: For more information please contact: Krishan Oberoi at Krishan.oberoi@gmail.com

Do you shop at Stop & Shop?

Stop & Shop, on Temple Street in Framingham, has chosen St. Bridget's Food Pantry as the benefi ng non-profit to receive a dona on through their Community Bag Program during the month of July. For every reusable Community Bag purchased during this me, the Pantry will receive a $1.00 dona on. It's a great me to stock up on reusable bags at Temple Street!

Last Weekend’s Second Collec on Li le Sisters of the Poor

$3,331.00 Thank you for your support!

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JOB OPENING Coordinator/Director Grades 6-10. If interested please send your resume to mssebastian@stbridgetparish.org. 2019-20 FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION IS WELL UNDERWAY! Beginning this fall Faith Formation for grades K-5 will meet on Sundays from 10:45AM to 11:45AM and 4:00PM to 5:15PM for grades 6-10. If your child is not currently enrolled in the Faith Formation program, for the 2019-20 academic year, please fill out the registration form, found on our parish website (www.stbridgetparish.org) under the Faith Formation tab, and return it to the rectory. If you do not have access to a computer, a paper copy can be obtained from the rectory office during regular business hours. *Please do not delay in registration due to finances. Payment plans can always be arranged. CONSIDER BEING A CATECHIST! You can help our youth grow in their Catholic faith by serving as a catechist in this fulfilling ministry. We are happy to provide you with training, materials and support. If this is something you are considering please contact Mrs. Ryan at faithformation@stbridgetparish.org or 508-879-4271, ext. 1. Any adult who volunteers to teach any grade level will receive a tuition discount towards their family’s Faith Formation registration fees. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Additional volunteers are needed to help better serve our Faith Formation program. If you can assist as a classroom aide or hall monitor please contact Mrs. Ryan at faithformation@stbridgetparish.org or 508-879-4271, ext. 1.

St. Bridget Parish Faith Formation

Mrs. Jennifer M. Ryan Coordinator Grades K-5

508-879-4271, ext. 1 Faithformation@stbridgetparish.org

Help us reach 200 families by September,

make the switch today! To set up your online giving account through WeShare, please visit www.churchgiving.com .

Online giving is an alternative way of continuously supporting the parish aside from using envelopes. This program allows you to better commit to your parish donation in the same way you budget your other inancial needs. It also allows the parish to better plan for its immediate needs through the offertory. *When you sign up for WeShare please call the rectory and let us know to cancel your envelopes at 508-875-5959.

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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

HELP-A-STUDENT-FUND Saint Bridget School is deeply rooted in the Catholic traditions. Our collaborative environment nurtures academic excellence, social responsibility & Christian values in a changing & challenging world. Saint Bridget School partners with families and our church to develop the whole person within a community of faith. As its primary goal, the HAS Fund is to assist needy students with their yearly tuition at Saint Bridget School. We need to keep the HAS Fund alive and well to do this. CAN YOU HELP? Checks may be made payable to St. Bridget HAS FUND and sent to the rectory… “since no student should be denied a Catholic education because of tuition.” To ‘adopt a student’, contact: Maria Sebastian (Fin. & Ops. Mgr./Tuition) mssebastian@stbridgetparish.org / 508-875-5959 8-Day Spiritual Exercises of St. Igna us of Loyola, with Fr. Flavio Gillio

La Sale e Retreat Center, 947 Park Street, A leboro, MA 02703 Sunday, August 18th – Sunday, August 25th

The retreat offers individual spiritual direc on in an environment of extended silence and prayer. Retreatants meet once a day, individually, with the spiritual director, to reflect on their prayer experiences and to probe how God is ac ve and working in their lives. Registra on is required by August 10th . Suggested Dona on: $550 per person.

Stay connected and keep God in your travel plans! Visit www.masstimes.org for Mass time schedules in your area.

Going Out of Town?

Please remember St. Bridget’s when you are away. Your support helps us maintain a healthy cash flow during the summer season.

David Anderson Sean Babineau Edward Brennan JoMarie Bucantis Shane Buttchu Pierce Deane CPL Lorenzo Giovanella, USMC 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 July

20th & 21st Eucharistic

Minister Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant

Saturday 4:00PM

Confessions will be heard this Saturday from 2-3PM

by Msgr. Strahan .

Gerald Ferrera Jeanne Walsh Christine Rocco Helena Siciliano Noreen Begley Judith Ferrera Mikey Amighi Molly Amighi Peter Hsieh Joe Repole Chris Ryan John Mauritz

Msgr. Strahan

Sunday 7:30AM

Sheila Flynn NEEDED NEEDED NEEDED James Brady Sue-Ling Gannon Rudy DeMeo Joe Kovalchin David McIntyre Tony Suatengco Paul Donahue

Fr. Mark Sunday 9:30AM

(Family Mass)

Vicki Peterson James Scamby Jennifer Ryan Kayla Souppa Ted Nolan T.J. Nolan Rudy Caballero Daniel McCarthy Alfredo Canhoto Fr. Mark

Sunday 11:30AM

Gene Grzywna Josie Yip Mary Avola Emilia Gordon Deb Giovanella Phil Lessard Aidan Vilaranda Taya Cincotta Tricia Cincotta John Gannon Betty O’Neil Tom Nolan

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 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