Saint Brendan Parish

384 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019-1217 Web: saintbrendansparish.org

Telephone: 508-966-0260/9802 Fax.: 508-966-4404 October 4, Anno Domini 2020

Fr. David J. Mullen, Pastor e-mail: frmullen.saintbrendan@verizon.net

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 4, 2020

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CARDINAL SEÁN O'MALLEY STATEMENT ON MASSACHUSETTS ROE ACT LEGISLATION Our country and our Commonwealth are faced these days with multiple issues that are both empirically complex and profoundly moral in their content and consequences. These issues include the COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice, climate change, poverty and inequality. The Catholic Church, in its teaching and social ministries, is engaged with many other organizations in addressing these questions, and we will continue to do so. In this statement, however, I wish once again, as I have done in the past year, to raise up for attention a uniquely significant moral question: the issue of abortion. It is uniquely significant because it always involves the right to life, the fundamental human right, which is the foundation of the other spiritual and material rights that comprise the common good of our society. Abortion always terminates a human life. The right to life of the unborn is deeply threatened by legislation presently being considered in the Massachusetts legislature. The ROE Act is now being debated in the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. Advocates for this bill describe its purpose as protecting the status and legacy of the Roe v. Wade decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1973. As a matter of law, Massachusetts already has among the most extreme abortion laws in the county, and if Roe v. Wade were overturned, abortion rights in Massachusetts would be unaffected. Here in Massachusetts, the proponents of the ROE Act describe its objective as increasing access to abortion. Tragically, the bill would do this but in a very extreme manner. Specifically, the ROE Act would do the following; it would: 1) Allow abortion in Massachusetts during all nine months of pregnancy; 2) Eliminate any requirement that even late-term abortions be performed in hospitals; 3) Eliminate the requirement to make efforts to care for a child who survives an attempted abortion; 4) Eliminate any requirement that a pregnant minor (under 18) have any adult consent (parental or through the courts) before undergoing an abortion. The proposed legislation can reasonably be described as radical in its nature and destructive in its consequences. It is being pressed forward as if it were necessary in a state with some of the most expansive abortion laws in the country. By any rational measure, the specifics of the Act cited above are extreme measures in a state already known as widely pro-choice. I regret that fact, but it is a fact. For almost 50 years, abortion has divided this nation morally, legally and politically. Again, I regret these divisions, but it is not possible to remain silent as this legislation is being pressed upon this Commonwealth. Opposition to the Act is required on moral grounds, indeed on basic human rights grounds. Our opposition to the ROE Act is not designed to condemn, shame or single out individuals. The complex conditions which often bring women to undergo an abortion should be acknowledged and recognized. In the face of these situations, the appropriate attitude should be compassion and care. In the Archdiocese, we attempt to offer both through Pregnancy Health and the Project Rachel program. Our deepest concern is to provide help and support to women. The Church must oppose the ROE Act, and I invite others to consider why we do so. We will publicize our objections in the parishes of the Archdiocese, seeking the support of members of our community. We will continue to explain our views to legislators and urge citizens to express their opposition to their representatives and senators. We will dialogue with our neighbors who may differ with the Church’s position and will do so with care and civility. In the end, we are simply committed to protecting human life in its most vulnerable condition.

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Pray for Our Troops Please pray for those who are serving in the U.S. armed forces: PFC Sand Aijo, Capt. Stephen W. Bintz, 2nd Lieut. Jeffrey R. Bintz, Anthony Calingo, Staff Sgt. Joseph Deslauriers, Robert Foley, 2nd Lt. Nicholas J. Halbach, Sgt. Michael Hennigan, Com. Steven Gardiner, Patrick Hughes, LCPL Brandon Jacob, SPC Ian Jankauskas, SFC Marty Kerekes, 1st Lt. Brianna Burnstad, CPT Brian H. Landry, Carlos Lopez, Sgt. John Piccinin, SPC Chad Pfeifer, Ens. Summer Ralston, SPC Noel Reeson, USCG Chief Ben Richards , LCpl Shaun Rolph, Pvt. Eric Russell, SSgt Kyle Savage, James Waddington, PO1 Francis J. Ward, and SSG Michelle Wissler.

Servers Lectors/Euch. Min. Sacristans __________/Lec. L. Posato & T. O’Kane S. Joanis/Lec. W. Whalen/Lec.

Liturgy Assignments for October 10 - 11:

Private Mass Intentions for October 3 - 11: Day/Date Sat., Oct. 3 Sun., Oct. 4 Sun., Oct. 4 Sun., Oct. 4 Mon., Oct. 5 Tues., Oct. 6 Wed., Oct. 7 Thur., Oct. 8 Fri., Oct. 9 Sat., Oct. 10 Sat., Oct. 10 Sun., Oct. 12 Sun., Oct. 12 Sun., Oct. 12

Time 5:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M.

Intention Garry Russell, Mem. Jean Reese, 2nd Anniv. Special Intention “Pro-Populo” Holy Souls in Purgatory Holy Souls in Purgatory Sr. Ann Marie, Mem. Rev. Daniel J. Gilmartin Florence Greer, Mem. Steven Trettle, 2 Mo. Mem. Steven Trettle, 2 Mo. Mem. Mary & Yvonne Delorme, Mem. Holy Souls in Purgatory “Pro-Populo”

Euch. Prayer III III III I III III III III III III III III III I

Financial: The offertory last Sunday was $4,798, and the total revenue was $5,875. The tithe of $580 went to the Clergy Benefit Trust Collection. This week’s tithe will be for the Convent Fund. 10% of our parish revenue goes toward outside collections or various other charities. Please remember St. Brendan’s in your will. Thank you for your generosity.

Mass 5:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 5:30 P.M.

Pray for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life!

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Upcoming Feast Days: Mon., Oct. 5 - Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest; Tues., Oct. 6 - St. Bruno, Priest, Bl. Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin; Wed., Oct. 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary; Fri., Oct. 9 - St. Denis, Bishop, and Companions, Martyrs, St. John Leonardi, Priest;

Upcoming Events and Meetings: Mon., Oct. 5 - Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.; Tues., Oct. 6 - Holy Souls Prayer Group, 6:30 to 7:30 P.M.; Wed., Oct. 7 - Holy Hour for the Purification of the Church @ 7:00 P.M.; Thur., Oct. 8 - Catholic Doctrine Class, 7:00 to 8:15 P.M.;

Catholic Doctrine Class Each year Fr. Mullen conducts a Catholic Doctrine Class that is appropriate for any adult seeking Baptism, Confirmation, or joining the Church as an adult who has already been baptized in some Christian denomination. It is also appropriate for anyone who wants to learn more about the Catholic faith. The class is presented in a seminar style and the text used is the Catechism of the Catholic Church. We have classes on Thursday nights at 7:00 P.M. This class has begun, but new participants are still welcome. If you have any questions then please contact Fr. Mullen.

Religious Education CCD registrations for the 2020 - 2021 school year are available in the parish hall. We are going to have all virtual classes this year. Questions? Call or email the parish office or taryne.saintbrendan@verizon.net, or gladys.saintbrendan@verizon.net, or call 508-966-9802.

Please Sign Sr. Ann Marie’s Crosswalk Petition In early December of 2018 we lost our dear Sr. Ann Marie because of a terrible accident out in front of the convent - she was hit by a car while in the crosswalk. There was no warning light at the crosswalk, and there is still none. Through the good work of parishioner Charles Boddy, a petition for a town warrant article has been composed. It asks for the installation of a flashing LED warning sign at that dangerous crosswalk. It is available for you to sign on the table outside of the parish offices. Please stop by and sign. You have to be a Bellingham resident to do so. Fr. Mullen

Social Distancing And Holy Communion For the reception of Holy Communion please come up the middle aisle single file, with six feet between each individual or family group and the next. When you receive the host, please step aside six feet before you put the host in your mouth.

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The St. Brendan Prayer Line Interested in being a prayer warrior? Join our email prayer line here at St. Brendan’s, and pray for those who are in need of prayer, or maybe you have a request of your own. If you would be interested in joining the prayer line then please email Gladys at: gladys.saintbrendan@verizon.net.

Holy Hour for the Purification of the Church Please join us on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 P.M. for a HOLY HOUR for

the purification of the Church. Sins against chastity and the abuse of power have put the Church into a grave darkness. The best weapon we have against this evil is prayer, especially prayer before the HOLY EUCHARIST and the intercession of our Lady. Please join us as we pray the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and more. The Church is in dire need of healing, St Michael pray for us and protect us.

The Fall Fair Needs Our 2020 Fall Fair is certainly going to be different. Because of the capacity parameters

allowed by the state in enclosed spaces, we will not be able to have all the usual departments of the fair. We will have the Big Raffle and we will have the White Elephant department. It is possible that in the weeks (or months) approaching the Fall Fair weekend we will have an on-going fundraising event in the parish hall - a big silent auction has been suggested. We need the following: 1) people willing to solicit prizes - by telephone - from local businesses, and 2) parish individuals and families to donate prizes. Do you have something that could be a nice silent auction or Big Raffle prize? Do you have a service that you could offer for the silent auction. Please contact Fr. Mullen if you can help in any way.

2020 Catholic Appeal Due to the shutdown of Churches for COVID-19, parishes were unable to launch the

2020 Catholic Appeal this past March with an in-pew presentation. However, as the work of our Church has continued amidst the pandemic, the more than 50 ministries funded by the Catholic Appeal are in need now more than ever. The success of the Appeal is vital in funding these ministries that provide assistance to our parishes, schools, and communities in a variety of ways. Please consider making your gift to the 2020 Catholic Appeal in one of the following ways:

• If you receive a letter or email, respond using the pledge card or donation options. • Visit bostoncatholicappeal.org to give online • Return an envelope that can be found at the doors of the church Every gift, regardless of the size, is meaningful and can make an impact. Your

participation in our parish Appeal is very much appreciated by our parish and the thousands that are served through the Archdiocesan Central Ministries. This is our Church and when you support the Appeal, you support us! Our assessment is $19,923, of which we have already raised 89%. If we do not reach our assessment then the parish will be taxed to make up the difference.

Holy Souls Prayer Group A group of the faithful gather at St. Brendan’s on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. to

pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. All are welcome to come and participate!

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Youth Apostolate (Life Teen)

Mrs. Taryne Bakalars Visit us on facebook:

St. Brendan’s Youth Group, or on twitter, @StBrendansYouth

Parish Office Staff Rev. Mr. David Ghioni

Parish Deacon dghioni@yahoo.com Mrs. Gladys Griffin

Business Manager, Secretary, gladys.saintbrendan@verizon.net

Mrs. Taryne Bakalars Rel. Ed. Director,

taryne.saintbrendan@verizon.net Mr. A. Lee Delorme,

Custodian Parish Office Hours: The

Secretary is in Monday through Thursday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Music Apostolate Mrs. Maryanne Donahue

Music Director and Organist

Mrs. Alice Bissonnette Young People’s Choir Director

and Organist Mrs. Kim Lisbon Youth Group Mass

To contact the Choir Director, or Organists please call the parish office.

Adoration of the Most Blessed

Eucharist: Saturday, 3:00 P.M.

(Exposition). Benediction, 4:30 P.M.

Daily Masses: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 A.M.

Lord’s Day Masses: Saturday, 5:00 P.M.

Sunday, 8:30, 10:30 A.M. & 5:30 P.M.

Holy Day Masses: As Announced

++Sacraments+

Baptism: 4th Sunday of every month at 1:00 P.M.

Baptismal instruction is the Saturday night before at 7:30. P.M.

Marriages: Please contact the pastor

at least six months prior to your intended

date for marriage. Sacrament of the Sick: Please contact the pastor

if someone needs to receive the Sacrament

of the Sick, or to receive the Blessed Eucharist.

Confessions: Saturday, 3:00 - 4:30

P.M. and prior to Mass at 5:00 P.M. Father is

happy to hear confessions when

requested before or after all the Masses

celebrated at St. Brendan’s. (Please don’t ask him five

minutes before Mass starts!)

Mission Statement for the Bellingham Collaborative

The Mission of the Catholic Communities of St. Blaise and St. Brendan is to be a people dedicated to spreading the Good News of God’s saving love to all, as we journey together in faith. As a sacramental people, united in the Eucharist, we seek to develop the full and active

participation of all peoples and strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we strive to give witness to God’s word and through the teachings of Jesus Christ actively follow the Gospel message by living the

corporal and spiritual works of mercy.

Members of St. Brendan’s Parish Pastoral Council: Mary Brennan, Cheryl Duran, Deacon Ghioni, Peter Lacasse, Father Mullen, Lisa Powers, and Jackie Thibodeau.

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Our priests are often at the center of efforts that build

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their daily pastoral responsibilities, they help establish

social service organizations, offer spiritual support for first

responders, operate parish food pantries, and recently, in

response to the pandemic, put their lives at risk to provide

comfort and peace to those suffering with COVID-19.

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