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THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Updated November 6, 2009

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, November 7 – 4:00pm	Gary Michael Smith – 4^th Anniversary
Sunday, November 8 – 7:30am	Angelo M. Tempesta, Sr. 1^st Anniversary
Sunday, November 8 – 9:30am	Charles F. Harte – 4^th Anniversary
Sunday, November 8 – 11:30am	Francis J. (Frank) Burns – 32^nd Anniversary
Saturday, November 14 – 4:00pm	Leo Natale – 3^rd Anniversary
Sunday, November 15 – 7:30am	William & Louise Brabazon – Memorial
Sunday, November 15 – 9:30am	Mary & James Mallon – Memorial
Sunday, November 15 – 11:30am	Franey & McCarthy Families -- Memorial

“Please remember Saint Bridget Parish/School in your Will.”

PARISH TITHE

This week’s parish tithe is to assist Project Care & Concern, 540 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125.

MEMORIAL REMEMBRANCES

The Altar Breads, Wine and Candles used at all the Masses the week of November 9 – 15 are in memory of the Franey and McCarthy Families.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

First Time: Amy Bailey & Allen Horhota

SECOND COLLECTION

The second collection next weekend, November 14/15, is for Saint Bridget School. Your generosity to this collection will be greatly appreciated!

THANK YOU

PLAY GROUP

The Play Group will meet on Monday, November 9, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM. The theme will be Farm Animals. Come and enjoy!

ALL CLASSES AS SCHEDULED.

*Grade 8 will meet in the school on Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00 PM.

ST. BRIDGET SCHOOL NEWS

www.stbridgetschool.us

The fifth grade recently went on a field trip to the John Adams Historical Site. The students participated in the Pen and Parchment program. Each student took on the persona

of one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence. It was a wonderful experience!

CAMPBELL’S “LABELS FOR EDUCATION”

PLEASE HELP OUR SCHOOL GET FREE MERCHANDISE!

You can help St. Bridget School earn free merchandise such as, reference books, art supplies, physical education equipment, musical instruments or even computers and software.

It’s easy to pitch in. Simply save the labels and/or caps from any of the following products and place them in the St. Bridget School “Label for Education” collection container provided

at the back of the church by December 15, 2009.

The labels (UPC)and bottle caps we are collecting are:

Campbell’s soups, chunky soups, tomato juice, beans, gravies, canned pasta, meal kits and Food service products – Swanson stocks, broths & canned poultry– V8 vegetable juices,

V8 Splash, V8 Fusion, (caps) and V8 soups – SpaghettiOs Pasta (Original & Meatball) – Prego Italian sauces- Pepperidge Farm breads, cookies, Goldfish & frozen products – Franco

American gravies. Your support is very much appreciated!

SAINT BRIDGET SCHOOL HOLIDAY CALENDAR RAFFLE

Students will be selling Raffle calendars after all masses the next three weekends, November 14 & 15, November 21 & 22 and November 28 & 29. There are $8300.00 in prizes including

a grand prize trip for 4 to Disney. They make great gifts for friends and family. The cost is $20.00 each with 31 chances to win. Thanks for your support.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

The children’s choir is accepting new members. All that is required is that the child be at least kindergarten age and love to sing. We practice three Wednesdays a month at 4:30 in the church

meeting room and sing three Sundays a month at the 9:30 family liturgy. If you are interested please call Terri at 781-878-0900 or just come Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.! It’s a great way to get

involved in liturgy, learn about it, learn leadership skills and have fun in the process. Reminder: NO PRACTICE November 11^th because of the Veteran’s Day Holiday.

CHRISTMAS CHOIR

Anyone interested in singing on Christmas Eve – either 4:00 PM Mass or 9:00 PM Mass (or both) is cordially invited to attend rehearsals immediately following the Saturday 4:00 PM Mass on

the following dates:

November 7

November 21

November 28

December 5

December 19

We will learn one anthem and sing carols. Come and lift your voice to the Lord!

MINISTER SCHEDULES

New schedules have been mailed. Mark your calendars but please keep your hard copy. The bulletin just serves as a reminder. If by any chance the two don’t agree, please go by the schedule

you receive in the mail.

LECTOR WORKBOOKS

The Lector Workbooks are now available in the sacristy, please pick them up at your convenience. Thank you.

REPORT ON OFFERTORY CONTRIBUTIONS

Last Week Year to Date

Actual Collection $7,814.00 $117,238.00

Budgeted Amount 7,500.00 135.000.00

Excess or (Shortfall) $ 314.00 $(17,762.00)

In order to eliminate this current shortfall and to meet the 2009/10 fiscal year budgeted amount of $382,500.00, an additional $538.24 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 $4,863.00 due to your additional support. This collection is used towards the repayment of

our loan to the Archdiocese (currently at a balance of $16,238.31), as well as, other emergency issues that arise. Again, your generosity to this collection is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

ATTENTION 7^th & 8^th GRADE PARENTS

Let’s get the youth group going so we can serve our community and have fun. There will be a meeting for parents of interested youth. Bring your ideas and questions to meeting on Sunday,

November 8^th, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Hall. We look forward to seeing you there. Any questions feel free to call Joanne Plunkett at 781-878-7277.

BOY SCOUT FOOD DRIVE.

The Boy Scout Drive for collection of non-perishable food items for St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank will be held on November 14. The Boy Scouts will leave bags at homes on November 7

for pickup on November 14. Thank You!

LIFT –CATHOLIC WORSHIP FOR A NEW GENERATION

Join us for LIFT – an exciting monthly worship event which includes vibrant praise and worship music, dynamic, challenging speakers and Eucharistic Adoration. LIFT is for all ages. Come on

Tuesday, November 10^th as we welcome Fr. Tom DiLorenzo as our guest speaker. The evening runs from 7- 9 pm at Fontbonne Academy, 930 Brook Rd., Milton, MA. Directions can be found

on their website at www.liftedhigher.com.

ULTREYA

Inviting New and Seasoned Cursillistas St. Joseph the Worker, 1 Maquan Street, Hanson, in upper old church, November 11^th, Wednesday evening @ 7:00 p.m. Next women’s Cursillo:

November 19^th – 22^nd. Any questions, call Donna Livorsi Frazier – 781-294-8916.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Saint Michael Church, 87 North Main Street, Avon, MA will hold their Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 14^th, 9am – 4pm and Sunday, November 15^th 9am-2pm. Join us for two days of fun!

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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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