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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Updated:  February 11, 2012

 

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, February 11 – 4:00pm

Robert Gaffney – 2nd Anniversary

Sunday, February 12 – 9:30am

Walter F. McLaughlin – 15th Anniversary

Sunday, February 12 – 11:30am

Robert Beaton – 7th Anniversary

Saturday, February 18 – 4:00pm

Peter Lai – 11th Anniversary

Maria Nguyet Nguyen – 1st Anniversary

Sunday, February 19 – 7:30am

Eleanor Duchaney – 12th Anniversary

Sunday, February 19 – 9:30am

Patrick Donohoe – Memorial

Sunday, February 19 – 11:30am

Edward Rourke -- Memorial

 

“Please Remember Saint Bridget Parish/School in Your Will”

 

PARISH TITHE

This week’s parish tithe goes to assist Bethany House, HIS LAND, 58 Precinct Street, Lakeville, MA 02347.

 

MEMORIAL REMEMBRANCES

The Altar Breads, Wine and Candles used at all the Masses the week of February 13 - 19 are in memory of Gladys Dakers.

 

ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

The schedule for Ash Wednesday is as follows:

 

            9:00 AM

Mass (with distribution of ashes)

            4:00 PM

Prayer Service (with distribution of ashes)

            7:00 PM

Mass (with distribution of ashes)

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

 

ALL CLASSES AS SCHEDULED

ST. BRIDGET SCHOOL NEWS

www.stbridgetschool.us

 

CALENDAR DRAWINGS – JANUARY 2012

1/27/12

$250.00

Kellianne Marquardt, Abington   

1/28/12

$250.00

Alicia Keohane, Abington    

1/29/12

$250.00

Griego Family, Abington

1/29/12

$250.00

Mari Griego, Abington X2 Winner     

1/30/12

$100.00

Michael Halloran, Quincy   

1/31/12

$500.00 and

Grand Prize Trip

Sheila Mullaney, Brockton

 

Congratulations to all the lucky winners and thanks to everyone for their sincere participation and support for this fundraiser.    

 

ALL ALUMNI

Saint Bridget School is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. To mark this momentous occasion we are trying to find all our alumni. We are in the planning stages but be sure to keep an eye out for our spring reunion. This will be a great way to connect with old friends and share your memories of Saint Bridget School. Did you attend Saint Bridget’s? Please send your contact information along with your class year to alumni@stbridgetschool.us.

 

ST. BRIDGET’S QUILTING MINISTRY

The next meeting of St. Bridget’s Quilting Ministry will be the fourth Friday this month, February 24th. Sessions run from 9:45 am to 2:00 pm. Come share a sense of community and fun, for a good cause. We are still working on wheelchair lap quilts for the Abington Colony House Nursing and Rehabilitation center. No experience required. Any questions, please call Rose Perry at (781) 871-7125.

 

MARCH 17, 2012 DRAWING

It is that time again! Our March 17th drawing this year will help defray the cost of a new handicapped ramp and roof at St. Bridget Church. Tickets are $100.00 each and only 500 tickets will be sold! Prizes are as follows:

            FIRST PRIZE

 $10,000.00

            Second Prize

 1,000.00

            Third Prize

 1,000.00

            Fourth Prize

 1,000.00

            Fifth Prize

 1,000.00

            Sixth Prize

1,000.00

 

We have been able with your help from this drawing, to have air- conditioning, wood floors under the pews, new carpeting, etc. put in the church. We do appreciate your generosity in purchasing a ticket to help us! Bill Brown will be at the front entrance to the church selling tickets after all the Masses this weekend or you may call him at 781-878-5431 with any questions you might have. This ticket would make a great gift for Valentine’s Day, Birthday, Anniversary or a gift for Yourself!!

 

REPORT ON OFFERTORY CONTRIBUTIONS

 

 

Last Week

Year-to-Date

Budgeted Amount

$ 7,500.00

$232,500.00  

Actual Collection

$ 7,200.00

$208,298.50

Excess or (Shortfall)

$   (300.00)

$(24,201.50)

 

Thank you for your continued generosity.

 

Our monthly Emergency/Maintenance collection budget is $5,833.00. Last week’s collection totaled $4,385.00. Again your generosity to this collection is greatly appreciated. Thank You!

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights of Columbus is seeking a self-motivated Catholic gentleman interested in a full-time career representing our “AAA” rated Insurance, Annuity and Long-term care programs. We offer a complete benefits package as well as the potential to earn an excellent income. Training provided. Please contact: General Agent Michael Capobianco at (781) 341-1005, capobiancokofc@aol.com

 

WALK FOR HOSPICE 2012

South Shore Hospital will be holding their 21st Annual Walk for Hospice on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the South Shore Plaza from 7 to 10 AM. Every dollar raised from the Walk will directly support programs for patients and families and help to ensure that all patients receive the care they need, regardless of their ability to pay. Please visit events.southshorehospital.org for more information or contact Heather Dwyer at (781) 624-8094 heather_dwyer@sshosp.org.

 

ST. JOSEPH RETREAT CENTER

St. Joseph Retreat Center, 139 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset, MA invites you to the following programs.

 

Wednesday, February 15: Morning of Prayer 9:00 am – 12:15 pm: Mystics: Mechtild of Magdeburg, with Maureen Casey, SND

 

Thursday, February 16: Day of Prayer 9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Intimacy and Sexuality in Prayer, with Joan McCarthy, CSJ

 

Monday, February 20: Day of Prayer 9:00AM-3:30 PM: Etty Hillesum, with Carol Fitzsimmons, CSJ

 

Visit our website, {http://www.csjretreatcenter.org} www.csjretreatcenter.org, email Retreat.Center@csjboston.org or call 781‑383‑6024/6029.

 

SAINT JOHN’S SEMINARY, THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE FOR THE NEW EVANGELIZATION

Open House to be held Thursday, March 22th, 2012. Location: 149 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135. We look forward to meeting you! For additional information contact: 617-779-4104. www.sjs.edu.  TINE@sjs.edu.

 

Co-Sponsored by: Saint John’s Seminary, Theological Institute for the New Evangelization, Master of Arts in Ministry Program and the Archdiocese of Boston Office of Health Care Ministry and the Office of Religious Education together present the workshop: ‘Children and Loss: Our Response.’ Tuesday, March 27th, 2012, 9 am-2pm, AOB Pastoral Center, Braintree. For additional information contact 617-779-4104.

www.sjs.edu. TINE@sjs.edu.

 

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS

 

Please consider Saint Patrick’s Cemetery for yourself and/or your loved ones final resting place. Cemetery lots are available. Please call the Rectory at 781-878-0900 for details. Thank you.

 

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