Mass Intentions & Feast Days Wednesday, February 17, 2016

9:00AM Blanche Roche 6:30-8PM The Light Is On For You

Friday, February 19, 2016

7:30PM Stations of the Cross

Sunday, February 21, 2016

9:30AM Anne Belem & Samuel Ouedraogo 11:30AM Fred Sabogal

9:00AM Robert Femino

Thursday, February 18, 2016

The Sanctuary Lamp

is lit in Loving Memory for Virginia Meninno

Given by George Meninno

Vocation Chalice

The Vocation Chalice this week will be hosted by

Jerry & Judy Ferrera

A special Lenten mission will be just what you and your entire family need in this

Year of Mercy!

Please join us in the Upper Church for one hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening during the second week of March with Fr. Bob Reed.

Encountering the God of Mercy: Tuesday, March 8th at 7pm: Encountering the Merciful Creator of All Things, Visible and Invisible (you will not leave empty-handed) Wednesday, March 9th at 7pm: Encountering Jesus, the Face of the Father’s Mercy (with the opportunity for Confession, this will be in place of “The Light is on For You”)

Thursday, March 10th at 7pm: Encountering the Holy Spirit, the Very Breath of the Merciful God (with Exposition and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament)

Next Weekend’s Second Collection This collection is for Church Grounds and Maintenance. With the snow season being upon us, please be as generous as your means allow.

Financial News !

If you have not seen the inspiring, brief video about the 2016 Catholic Appeal, a link is available on our parish website or at bostoncatholicappeal.org. Thank you in advance for your support of this year’s Catholic Appeal. Pledge weekend begins March 5th & 6th!

Catholic Appeal Coming Soon...

St.BridgetParishYouthMinistryAnnualFundraiser2016 “Christ has con idence in young people and entrusts them with the very future of his mission, ‘Go and make disciples’”. ~ Pope Francis As an independent ministry of the Parish, Youth Ministry relies on the generous donations of the parishioners. Donations can be made in the form of cash or check, made out to St. Bridget Parish Apostolates. The form and donation can be mailed to: Youth Ministry, 15 Wheeler Ave, Framingham, MA 01702; dropped off at the rectory, or placed in the collection basket at any Mass.

PleasereturnyourdonationnolaterthanSunday,March6,2016. Once your donation has been received a letter will be mailed to you for your records. Thank you for considering helping to support the St. Bridget Parish Youth Ministry Program! If you have any questions please contact Samantha Ormond, Youth Minister, at sormond@stbridgetparish.org or 508-250-5028. Please ill out the form below and return it with your donation: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pre ix (Please circle): Mr. & Mrs. Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Name: Last Name: Mailing Address: Town: Zip Code: Donation Amount (Please Circle or ill in): $10 $15 $25 $50 $75 Other: ________

Mark your calendar for

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!

Sponsored by Youth Ministry

When: Sunday, March 13, 2016

When: Following the 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 Masses

Where: Saint Bridget School Hall

Cost: $5.00 adult, $3.00 child, $25.00 family maximum

Menu: eggs, pancakes, ham, fruit, juice, coffee, and tea

*Be sure to bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny!*

Please contact Samantha Ormond, Youth Minister, at sormond@stbridgetparish.org if you have any questions.

Youth Ministry

Lenten2016Guidelines

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. Fasting is to be observed by all persons 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one's needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed. Abstinence is observed by all persons 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fasting or abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted. Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter.

Lent at St. Bridget Parish

The Light Is On For You: Please come to the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent — The Church encourages all Catholics to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation each Lent. In addition to our normal Saturday afternoon confession time, St. Bridget Parish and all the Catholic parishes and chapels of the Archdiocese will be open on Lenten Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm, with the exception of March 9th, when confessions will be heard during the Parish Mission. Please take advantage of this opportunity to make a good Lenten confession. Please also reach out to Catholics you know who have been away from the regular practice of our faith and invite them to seize this chance to begin again. The Archdiocese’s website for this initiative, www.TheLightIsOnForYou.org, has great materials to help everyone prepare to make a good confession.

Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday during Lent at 7:30pm in the Upper Church. Please join us each Friday as we make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer, through meditating upon the chief moments of Christ's suffering and death.

Important March Dates Saturday & Sunday, March 5th & 6th— Catholic Appeal Weekend Tuesday through Thursday, March 8th-10th—Lenten Mission with Fr. Bob Reed at 7:00PM Sunday, March 13th— Breakfast with the Easter Bunny after all Masses in the School Hall Wednesday, March 16th— Year of Mercy at 7:00PM in the PRC Thursday, March 17th—Saint Patrick’s Day 11:30AM concert & 12 Noon Mass (No 9AM Mass) Saturday, March 19th—Youth Ministry Saver’s Drive 9-4PM Sunday, March 20th—Palm Sunday Holy Week Thursday, March 24th—Holy Thursday 9AM prayer service Friday, March 25th—Holy Land Good Friday 9AM prayer service Saturday, March 26th—Holy Saturday 7:30PM Easter Vigil Sunday, March 27th—Easter Day

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 end of February. 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____________________________________________________________________________________

Want to do more Christian Service with your family? Having trouble “fitting it in” to a very busy schedule? Take a “Vacation That Gives”

next summer with Vacations That Give!

Families on Mission in the Poconos of Pennsylvania

You will share quality time together, working, playing and praying! Each day you will serve at local agencies & each evening spend time in prayerful reflection about the day’s experience with other families. We will “vacation” by sight seeing the area, having cookouts at state parks, a trip to a coal mine, snow tubing in the summer, and if you are up to it, a day on a ropes course.*

Join other families Sunday, July 31st-Friday, August 5th Cost: $585.00 adults*, $525.00 children under 12*

You provide your transportation, approximately a 4 hour drive from Framingham. Fee includes room & board, service donation, group guide, work shirts and “most” vacation activities. All of this is tax deductible! Including your mileage. Interested? Contact Regina at regina@vacationsthatgive.org

Families come in all configurations, but children must be accompanied by at least one adult.

St.GeorgeParishBreakfast!Sunday,February21st8AM-10AMParishHall Please join us for fellowship, good food and conversation in the Parish Hall for breakfast which will be served beginning at 8am. Price is $5 per person, children 5 and under are free. Scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, home fries, bacon, sausage, blueberry cake, fruit, juice, and coffee will be served!! THEBESTDEALINTOWN!!

Upcoming Events & Programs

Upcoming Events & Programs Children’s Bereavement Support Group/Parents & Guardians This 8-week group is open to children ages 4-12 who are grieving the death of anyone close to them. Children are divided into age appropriate groups based on registration. Dinner is provided. *A concurrent group is offered to parents and guardians at the same time and location. Edwards Church UCC 39 Edwards Street, Framingham Register by February 17 Contact Danielle Buzanga, CCLS, LCSW 781-373-6570, DBuzanga@CareDimensions.org Forming Disciples in Mission Upcoming Sessions Designed to help participants grow in understanding the New Evangelization, embrace living as an intentional disciple, become comfortable sharing your personal witness and learn how to form

disciples in your parish. February 20-9am-5:30pm (breakfast and lunch included) St. Michael Parish, North Andover March 5-9am-5:30pm (breakfast and lunch included) Holy Family Parish, Concord To register: www.disciplesinmission.com/formingdisciples Ann Gennaro agennaro@rcab.org or 617-746-5746 Protecting God’s Children – Virtus Training for parish and school volunteers, catechists, and those in ministry April 13, 6pm-8:30pm St. Augustine Parish, Andover 978-475-0050, brao@staugustineparish.org June 16, 7pm St. Elizabeth, Acton 978-263-4305

Jubilee of Mercy Pope Francis has called on Catholics to “rediscover” the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy during this Year of Mercy so that we can enter more deeply into the heart of the Gospel and live as true disciples of Jesus. Here are some monthly suggestions and simple ways to live out each of these works in solidarity with the prayer intentions for the month. February—Universal Intention: Care for Creation That we may take good care of creation-a gift freely given-cultivating and protecting it for future generations. Heal the Sick (Corporal Work of Mercy) Take an otherwise homebound neighbor or relative for a drive where they can see the beauty of nature and God’s creation. Financially support the efforts of Catholic Relief Services to provide safe drinking water to those in areas without it. Evangelization Intention: Asia That opportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and the peoples of Asia. Instruct the Ignorant (Spiritual Work of Mercy). Use time you would ordinarily spend in front of a computer or television to expand your understanding of an Asian culture and its connections to Christianity. March—Universal Intention: Families in Difficulty That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments. Visit the Imprisoned (Corporal Work of Mercy). Volunteer at a youth center or after-school program that serves children in need. Cook a meal for a family in need or with a sick child. Evangelization Intention: Persecuted Christians That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church. Comfort the Afflicted (Spiritual Work of Mercy) Learn more about the plight of Christians in the Holy Land and inform others about what is happening to them. Offer a daily prayer for all persecuted Christians.

Next Week’s Scripture Readings

NextWeekend’sLiturgicalMinister’s

Aubrey Baumbach Jane Bratica

JoMarie Bucantis Linda Casella Pierce Deane Kevin Forster Maria Longo Lisa Lamare

Marguerite LaMarque

Robert Lew

Mary LoCicero Stephanie McComas Tommy McDermott

George Meninno Valerie Montuori

Taryn Morris Stephen Virdinlia Walter Weldon

February20th&21st EucharisticMinister

Lector AltarServer Usher Celebrant

Saturday,4:00PM

Maria Chaput Grayce DiCenzo Jeanne Walsh Marilyn Hanley Philip Lessard Dominic Konrad Collin Williams Peter Hsieh Joseph Repole Chris Ryan Christopher Tosti

Fr. Shen Sunday,7:30AM Mary Avola Sheila Flynn Betty Panza Elena Nardizzi Shane Heron Catherine Matzilevich Paul Donahue Joseph Kovalchin David McIntyre Tony Suatengco

Fr. Shen Sunday,9:30AMFamilyMass

Leslie Bishop Mary Gore AnnMarie MacIsaac Lang Leonard A.J. MacIsaac Maggie MacIsaac Rudy Caballero Alfredo Canhoto Abraham Scaria Msgr. Strahan

Sunday,11:30AM Noreen Begley Sera ien Khokhar Natalie Mullen Emilia Gordon Rina Zarba Jonathan Gordon Kelley Harris Tricia Cincotta John Gannon Edyta Konrad Betty O’Neil

Msgr. Strahan

Friday,Feb.267:30PMStationsoftheCross

Maira McCarthy Ian McCarthy Noah Montano-Rodriguez Deacon Phil

First Reading — The Lord made a covenant with his faithful servant, Abram, saying, “To your descendants I give this land” (Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18). Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading — We await the Lord Jesus, who will change us to conform with his glorified body (Philippians 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]). Gospel — Peter, James, and John witness the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain (Luke 9:28b-36).

Confessions are heard thisSaturdayfrom2-3PM.Thisweek confessionswillbeheardbyMsgr.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 Director 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. 224 508-875-0181, ext. 226 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.