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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Updated March 18, 2010

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, March 20 – 4:00pm

Evelyn Doherty – Memorial

Sunday, March 21 – 7:30am

Melvin & Rachel Cobbett – Anniversary

Sunday, March 21 – 9:30am

Robert & Eunice Sanna – Memorial

Sunday, March 21 – 11:30am

Cornelius Collins – 18th Anniversary

Saturday, March 27 – 4:00pm

Alice Mahoney – 4th Anniversary

Francis Mahoney --- 3rd Anniversary

Joseph Mahoney – 1st Anniversary

Sunday, March 28 – 7:30am

Nancy Walsh – 1st Anniversary

Sunday, March 28 – 9:30am

Bernadette Camorali – 10th Anniversary

Sunday, March 28 – 11:30am

D. Leo Donovan -- Anniversary

 

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

 

 

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Please remember in your prayers the souls of the recently departed:   Charles J. Fuery and Jane J. Lydon

 

PARISH TITHE

This week’s parish tithe goes to assist Crossroads Family Shelter c/o Most Holy Redeemer Parish, 65 London Street, E. Boston, MA 02128.

 

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

First Time:     Christina Rabe & Michael Petrillo

 

 

2010 BOSTON CATHOLIC DIRECTORY

We have a few copies of the 2010 Boston Catholic Directory available ($25.00) at the rectory if you would like to purchase one.

 

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All classes as scheduled!

 

Grade 7 will meet on Tuesday evening, March 23 at 7:00 PM.

 

SCHOOL NEWS

4TH ANNUAL DINNER DANCE AND AUCTION

St. Bridget School PTO is hosting its Annual Dinner Dance and Auction on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 7:00 PM to Midnight at the Whitman Knights

of Columbus on Route 18. Tickets are $25 each and can be reserved by calling (781) 447-3881. There will be a buffet dinner, dancing and many, many

great items to bid on. Come and enjoy the evening!

 

LENTEN SCHEDULE

Stations of the Cross and Benediction will be held on Fridays during Lent at 7:00 PM.

 

One of our priests will be available for confession Wednesday evening from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Church.

 

PLEASE NOTE

Back in the fall, the Archdiocese suspended distribution of the cup at communion because of the threat of flu. We are happy to announce that permission

has been granted to resume. We will start distributing the precious Blood on Palm Sunday, March 28. Extra ministers (6 total) are needed. As always, please

refrain from receiving from the cup if you have a cold or sore throat.

 

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION- HOLY LAND SHRINES

Good Friday’s collection for the Holy Land, in the words of Paul VI is “not only for the Holy Places but above all for those pastoral, charitable, educational, and

social works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the welfare of their Christian brethren and of the local communities.” Your generosity will be greatly

appreciated! THANK YOU.

 

 

2010 CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

We want to thank everyone from St. Bridget Parish who has participated in the 2010 Catholic Appeal. At the time of our bulletin “going to press” our parish has

raised $26,587 from 123 households which is 67.3% of our goal of $39,500. These contributions support the many ministries of our Archdiocese and will improve

the lives of so many in our faith community. The Appeal is to our Archdiocese what the weekly offertory is to our parish. Cardinal Sean invites every Catholic

household to participate. If you have not yet made your gift, please consider making a pledge this weekend. You can pick up information packets with pledge

forms in the back of the Church. Please mail your completed pledge/gift in the envelope provided in the information packet. For more information, please visit

www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com or call 617-779-3700. Every gift matters. Thank you!

 

REPORT ON OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS

             Last Week                Year to Date

Actual Collection                  $ 6,186.25               $252,095.60

 

Budgeted Amount                   7,500.00                   277,500.00

 

Excess or (Shortfall)          $ (1,313.75)              $ (25,404.40)

 

In order to eliminate this current shortfall and to meet the 2009/10 fiscal year budgeted amount of $382,500.00, an additional $1,814.60 in contributions would

be required each week. Thank you for your continued generosity.

 

Our monthly Emergency/Maintenance collection budget is $5,833.00. Last week’s collection totaled $4,650.00. This collection is used towards the repayment of

our loan to the Archdiocese (currently at a balance of $6,935.45), as well as, other emergency issues that arise. Again, your generosity to this collection is greatly

appreciated. Thank you.

 

PLAYGROUP

The Play Group will meet on Monday, March 22 in the parish hall from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. It will be Jacob Skorohod Day/ Visit from the Librarian. Come and join us!

 

 

31 ST ANNUAL ABINGTON ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

The 31st Annual Abington St. Patrick’s Day Parade

will be held this Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 1:00 PM. Parade starts from Abington Center travels along Washington Street to Adams Street to North Abington Center.

 

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD FEET

Now that we have your attention……Holy Thursday

Evening liturgy includes the Mandatum, or washing of the feet in commemoration of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet at the Last Supper. We are looking for a few

brave “soles” who would be willing to offer their tootsies for this event. If you are interested, please contact Terri at the rectory – 781-878-0900 or terribridget@aol.com.

 

EASTER DECORATING

Join us Saturday morning, April 3 at 10:00 AM to transform our sanctuary from Lent to Easter glory. Many hands make light work. Your help would be appreciated!

 

NOTICE

Glastonbury Abbey Bookstore has a large selection of wonderful First Communion gifts! Please do visit them and shop for all your First Communion gift needs.

Ten percent of all your First Communion sales will be donated back to St. Bridget Parish. Simply mention your parish name and/or bring in the catalogue sent

home with your First Communion students. Glastonbury Abbey Bookstore is located at: 16 Hull Street, Hingham, MA – Telephone # 781-749-2155, ext. 210 –

Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday – 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

 

THANK YOU

Dear Fr. Mahoney,

On behalf of The Home for Little Wanderers, I would like to thank you and the St. Bridget Church for your generous gift. Your financial support enables The Home

to continue serving thousands of our region’s most troubled children and families,

Best Regards,

Joan Wallace-Benjamin, Ph.D

President and CEO

 

 

NOTICE

Please join St. Joseph Manor in celebrating their 45th Year Anniversary at their Anniversary Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Massasoit Conference

Center, 770 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the band GQ and the Lady. Come join

us for this special event and enjoy a fabulous night of dinner and dancing in addition to great raffle prizes and silent auction items! Admission is $60 per person.

Tickets are available at St. Joseph’s Manor, 215 Thatcher Street, Brockton, by calling 508-583-5834, or emailing mdunton@SJMBrockton.org

 

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SAINT PATRICK CEMETERY LOTS

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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