Sunday,

November 22, 2015

Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the

Universe

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

TRUE STEWARDSHIP The gospel message proclaimed throughout the NewTestamentinvitesustoliveinharmonywiththeworld.Thisisa challenge to care for theworld and be stewards of all thatGodhasgivenus.Likegenerationsbeforeus,weareentrustedwith the care of the earth so that generations to followmayenjoy the same gifts. Sometimes, however, we are absorbedintothewaysoftheworld.Whenweareoftheworld,werelyheavily on the power of wealth, beauty, fame, andaccumulation of material possessions. We want earthlypossessions and carelessly turn our hearts from theresponsibilitiesofstewardshipandconservation. The readings today challenge us to walk away from theworld so that wemight inherit our share of God’s kingdom.Howweliveourlivesdirectlyre lectsourloveforGod.

Mass Intentions & Feast Days Financial News ! Monday, November 23, 2015

9:00AM Paul J. Kelley

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

9:00AM All Souls

Thursday, November 26, 2015

8:00AM Thanksgiving Day Mass

Friday, November 27, 2015

Parish Office Closed 9:00AM For the repose of the souls of the Alayon Family

Sunday, November 29, 2015

9:30AM Richard Hiatt 11:30AM Joseph, Isaura & Mario Martins

Last Weekend’s Second Collection $3423.00 was received for Church Grounds andMaintenance. Thank you for your continuedgenerosity!

Reminder for School parents:

Those families who were in the school in 2014-15

are grandfathered in for the in-parish rate provided

they give at least $17 a week to the Offertory for

2016-17. We will be calculating in-parish rate from

4/1/2015 through 3/31/2016. Be sure to check with

Meaghan at the rectory to see if you are on track for

the in-parish rate. The in-parish rate program was

not continued for new families after 2014-15.

Thanksgiving Mass

Each year, an inspiring Thanksgiving Mass is celebrated at 8:00AM on Thanksgiving morning at St. Bridget Church. It is a wonderful Mass and we encourage you to attend. Students from kindergarten through 3rd grade are asked to take a special part in this Mass by dressing up as a Pilgrim or a Native American and participating in the opening procession. We have a limited number of costumes available at the rectory for those who would like to participate.

If your child would like to be a Pilgrim or Native American, please contact Kim DeMeo with your c h i l d ' s n a m e a n d g r a d e a t kimdemeo@verizon.net. Those who participate will need to sign out a costume at the rectory and arrive at the church in costume by 7:45AM on Thanksgiving morning.

In addition we are looking for a few parents to help with the children on Thanksgiving morning. If you are available, please let us know.

Thanksgiving Day Mass November 26, 2015

8:00AM

Please Note: Friday, November 27th the Rectory Office will be closed so the staff can enjoy time with their families.

Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers…

Christmas and New Years will be here in no time! The sign up sheets for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Masses have been posted in the Upper Church Sacristy.

Please sign up as soon as possible.

The Paul Mahoney Food Drive

This weekend, November 21st & 22nd, is the Paul Mahoney Memorial Food Drive. Little children and the elderly need nutritious food during these coming cold months. Please help by donating canned goods, dried foods and monetary contributions.

Thank you so much

for your continued support!!

Christmas Outreach Program Give a Framingham child a Christmas!

We are off to a great start with 300 ornaments taken last weekend! Our program provides Christmas gifts to 1,000 children served by our Parish Food Pantry. Each child is allowed to ask for 2 gifts. Pick one ornament off of the tree. Each ornament lists a child’s age, gender and a gift they would like. Gifts should not exceed $50. Please wrap the gift and return it with the tag to the rectory by Sunday, December 6th.

Help make a child’s Christmas brighter! Do you work for a company that would be interested in getting involved? Do you belong to a group that does charitable donations? If you have any questions please contact Shauna Downey at st.b.givingtree@gmail.com or 508-879-5959.

Look for The Giving Tree at all Masses on This weekend!!!

Pieta,asupportgroupforparentswhohavesufferedthelossofachildofanyage,willbeholdingtheir32nd Annual Lighting Service on Sunday November 29, 2015 at 2PM.TheservicewillbeatBlessedSacramentChurch,10DiamondSt.,WalpoleMA.Parentswhohavelostachildwillcometogetherinprayer,songandsupportaswe light a candle inmemory of each child. A reception will be held immediatelyfollowing the service in the Blessed Sacrament School Cafeteria. For furtherinformationpleasecall:PaulineMedeiros508-359-2953orJanetMcLaughlin508-272-5415. Everyoneiswelcome.

Would you be available to assist in extending a warm welcome to

parishioners new to St. Bridget Parish?

"I was a stranger and you welcomed me" (Mark 25:35) If you would be willing to make a call and send an email to welcome speak with new parishioners, please contact Molly Judge, johnmollyjudge@hotmail.com, 508-405-1612.

The Sanctuary Lamp

is lit with Special Intention for Brendan O’Neill & his classmates at

Loyola University Given by

Herminda DeSabogal

Vocation Chalice

The Vocation Chalice this week will be hosted by

Terrie & Rob Pirozzi & their family

Holy Day Announcement:

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Masses: 9:00AM,12:15PM & 7:00PM

Family Promise Metrowest The parishioners and school families of St. Bridget Parish have generously responded to the items needed by Family Promise Metrowest. Thanks to everyone who took note of the flyers and updates in the parish bulletin, constant contact, and on the website!

Current needs are: Paper hot or cold cups, paper plates, plastic utensils,

Dreft baby detergent, men’s deodorant and full-sized mouthwash Looking for a different way to volunteer? Office assistance on the weekends at the Natick site is needed. Have a business that would like to hold a needed items drive? Let Karen in the rectory office know (508-875-6009 or kmallozzi@stbridgetparish.org). If you have professional skills in budgeting, being ready for employment, parenting skills, or dental/medical care also let us know. Training for those who would volunteer in direct contact with families can take part in upcoming training at First Parish in Framingham on Dec. 1, Christ Lutheran in Natick on Dec. 17 or at First Parish in Framingham again on Feb. 2, Feb. 18, March 1, or March 17. To find out more or sign up email lmarthinsen@verizon.net in Natick or laurie.otten@verizon.net in Framingham. Volunteering at the host house of worship (First Parish, Framingham) might include providing a meal, hosting a meal, provide breakfast, provide things for lunch, set up or break down guest bedrooms, or laundering bedding.

New Parishioners

The following people have recently joined our Parish and we welcome you to our community! Joanne Bogan Shaun & Jacqueline Fitzpatrick with sons

Colin & Rory Mark & Catherine Hanley with daughter

Monica Gail Healey Don Maloney Jon & Melissa West

November Baptisms at St. Bridget Parish

Please welcome the following new young members to our Parish! Amelia Josephine Abreu Rory William Fitzpatrick Carter Anthony Purpura James Leo Ransden Theodore James Rich

New Members

Upcoming Events & Programs

Forming Disciples in Mission-A Workshop in Parish-Based Evangelization OpentoparishionersTheworkshopisdesignedtogivepeoplethetoolstounderstandtheNewEvangelization,embracelivingasanintentionaldisciple,becomecomfortablewithsharing 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:December12–St.JohntheEvangelist,9GlenRoad,Wellesley,9am-4:30pmFebruary6,2016-tobeannouncedMarch5,2016-tobeannouncedJune4,2016-tobeannouncedAugust27,2016-tobeannouncedToregistercontactthePastoralCenterinBraintreeat617-254-0100

The Annual Pancake Breakfast is December 6th!!!! The St. Bridget Parish Pancake Breakfastwill be held on Sunday, December 6, from 8:30 – 11:00AM in theschoolhall.Admissionis$5.00peradult$3.00perchildwith$25.00 family max. Thecommittee is callingvolunteers of all ages. We need many

volunteers to help with set up on December 5th from 9:00AM-12:00PM and serving on December 6th from 8:30AM-10:00AM, 9:30AM-11:30AM. Cleanupwillbefrom11:00PM-1:00PM.PleasecontactAndrewMacIsaacat617-875-2355oraimacisaac@verizon.netif you can volunteer and have not beencontacted.IfyouhavenotcompletedaCORIforthisyearpleasestopbytherectoryASAP.

Many Hands Makes Light Work!

Protecting God’s Children/Virtus Training for Ministry, Catechists and Volunteers

If you missed the October sessions in Framingham the following are scheduled in various locations: January 24, 2016, St. Ignatius of Loyola, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill 1:30pm, 617-552-6102 *Also: March 6, 2016, 1:30pm April 13, 2016, St. Augustine Parish, 35 Essex St., Andover 6-8:30pm, 978-475-0050 June 16, 2016, St. Elizabeth, 89 Arlington St., Acton 7pm, 978-263-4305

“The Sounds of Christmas” ...will be presented on Saturday evening, December 12th at 7:00pm and Sunday afternoon, December 13th at 3:00pm. There will be an audience sing-a-long of traditional Christmas carols. Tickets are $5 for adults and children are free (all funds raised go to the Help-A-Student “HAS” Fund). Tickets are available at the Rectory and will also be sold at the doors of the church on the day of the performance. N.B. Weather permitting, following the Sunday concert, we will gather at the Village Green in Framingham Centre on Edgell Rd. for the Blessing of the Christmas Crèche as well as some caroling.

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 mid-December. 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____________________________________________________________________________________

Christmas on the Air! A musical Comedy Tickets are still available! Don’t miss the fun!

St. Bridget Parish has a limited number of tickets for this Dec. 5 show at 2pm. We will depart from St. Bridget School parking lot at 12:20pm & return at approx. 5:30pm. The price is $50 for a ticket and transportation to Stoneham Theater in Stoneham, MA. Lunch is not provided. There are drinks and snacks for purchase during intermission. Checks should be made out to St. Bridget Parish. For information contact Karen Mallozzi, kmallozzi@stbridgetparish.org, 508-875-6009.

Name________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone_____________________________ Email_____________________________________________________

Paid _______________for ________tickets

Blood Drive Thank You ! Results:40—Donorspresented36—Donorsprocessed24—First-timeDFCI/BWHdonors(nice!)31—Units of blood collected – including13Opos,3Onegandavarietyofotherbloodgroups/types.62—At least 62 patients can bene itCumulativeDriveResults(includingAugust,2015) 62—First-timedonors 60—Units collected120—At least 120 patients bene ited Please express our sincere appreciation to Msgr. Strahan, The Sebastian and Connolly familymembersandfriendswhosupportedthedrive,andtoallwhodonated. Astheholidaysapproach,thechallengetomaintainthebloodsupplybecomesgreater. Wearegrateful toSt.BridgetParishdonorswhoseblooddonationswill help ensure thatourpatientshaveenoughblood through thelongThanksgivingholidayandweekend.Mark your calendars, our next blood drive here at St. Bridget’s will be on Saturday, May 14, 2016!

On behalf of all our patients at Dana-Farber and Brigham and Women’s, thank you all so much.

Next Sunday’s Scripture Readings

Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister’s

Aubrey Baumbach Jane Bratica

JoMarie Bucantis Linda Casella

Therese Cunningham Pierce Deane Kevin Forster Maria Longo

Lisa Lamare Robert Lew

Mary LoCicero Stephanie McComas

George Meninno Valerie Montuori

Taryn Morris Stephen Virdinlia Walter Weldon

November 28th & 29th Eucharistic Minister

Lector Altar Server Usher Celebrant

Saturday, 4:00PM

MaryAvolaPatriciaHorriganJosephHorriganJosephCrisafulliMaryStackChristineTostiJeanneWalsh

PhilipLessard IanMcCarthyMairaMcCarthy PeterHsiehJohnMauritzJosephRepoleChrisRyanFr.Shen

Sunday, 7:30AM DanCaronMarilynHanleyRitaHallMarioLaferlaRitaHallJimmyHall AlexKellyLiamKelly PaulDonahueJosephKovalchinFrederickO’ConnellTonySuantengco

Fr.Shen

Sunday, 9:30AM Family Mass

AnnMarieMacIsaacVictoriaPetersonTinaSparling A.J.MacIsaac JulianaJacksonMaggieMacIsaac RudyCaballeroAlfredoCanhotoTimothyGarahanMsgr.Strahan

Sunday, 11:30AM YolandaBarbierHaroldJohnsonWendyKamGrayceDiCenzoEmiliaGordonGeneGrzywnaMargueriteRyder

MarkMcClennan JonathanGordonDominicKonradTriciaCincottaJohnGannonEdytaKonradBettyO’Neil

Msgr.Strahan

First Reading — The days are coming when the Lord will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm — To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading — May the Lord make you increase and abound in love that you may be blameless in holiness; conduct yourselves so as to please God (1 Thessalonians 3:12 — 4:2). Gospel — There will be signs and you will see the Son of Man coming with power and great glory. Be vigilant (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36).

Confessions are heard this Saturday from 2-3 PM. This week confessions will be heard by Msgr. Strahan.

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.