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February 7, 2010 - Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Next Weekend's Readings
I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth. - Psalm 138:1.

Understanding This Weeks Readings
Today's readings offer a clarion call to each of us to live the vocation to which God has called us.

Hospital Stays
Please notify the rectory when you or a loved one are in the hospital. Unfortunately due to the HIPPA Laws the hospital can no longer notify us.

Bulletin Download
Click the link below to download the St. Bridget's weekly bulletin in Adobe PDF format: Bulletin.pdf.

Intention Masses
Mon 9 AM - Robert Conlin
Tue 9 AM - Holy Souls
Wed 9 AM - Carol D'Angio
Sat - No 9 AM
Sat 10 AM -Anointing of the Sick
Sat 4 PM - Marguerite Procanik
Sun 10:30 AM - John & Mary Louise Burke

Feast Days
2/8 - St. Jerome Emiliani & St. Josephine Bakhita
2/10 - St. Scholastica
2/11 - Our Lady of Lourdes

Lent - Confession
On the Wednesdays of Lent, every church, in the Archdiocese of Boston will be open for individual confession.

Volunteers Needed - VistaCare
If you have a desire to help others...a caring heart and some time to share - as little as one hour a week - we need you.

Precana - Marriage Preparation
A marriage preparation program (PreCana) will be offered at St. Mary's in Holliston on Sun, Feb 28 and on Sat Mar 6.

Is There Anyone Sick Among You?
Never hesitate to call our parish priest to ask for prayer and the Sacrament of the Sick prior to surgery or when diagnosed with serious illness.

Tickets For Boston Catholic Conference
Tickets to the Boston Catholic Men's & Women's Conferences are on Sale now!

World Marriage Day
Feb 14th has been designated as "World Marriage Day." This day honors husband and wife as head of the family.

World Day of the Sick
Feb 11 has been declared "World Day of the Sick." We will celebrate this on Sat, Feb 13th at the 10:00 AM Mass in the Upper Church.

Lenten Triduum - Mark These Days!
St. Bridget's Parish will have a special Lenten Triduum on the following dates: Feb 22nd, Feb 23rd, Feb 24th.

A Prayer For Priest - Year for Priests
Lord Jesus, once you called the first disciples in order to make them fishers of men. Continue to let resound today Your sweet invitation: "Come and follow me."...

Adopt A Priest Apostolate
Is Looking For…. Committed persons of prayer to "spiritually adopt" a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston for one year.

Regional Celebrations of Confirmation
If, because of various circumstances, you never received the Sacrament of Confirmation, there are regional celebrations of Confirmation in several locales in the Archdiocese.

Confessions Saturday
Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 2:00-3:00 PM. This week confessions will be heard by Fr. Conroy.

Sanctuary Lamp
For all those who would like to memorialize a departed loved one, or a special intention.

Help the Needy - St. Vincent de Paul
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society needs more members, both men and woman.

Eucharist to the Homebound
If you are interested in bringing the Eucharist to hospital or the homebound.

Vocation Chalice
This week the Vocation Chalice will be hosted by Peter & Lisa Keaveney and their family.
If you are interested in hosting the Vocation Chalice please contact the Rectory.

An Invitation - Recite the Rosary
If you recite the rosary daily, or would like to begin this lovely practice: We invite you to become an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary at St. Bridget's.

You Or A Loved One In The Hospital?
It is of upmost importance that members of St. Bridget's Parish who are hospitalized at Framingham Union Hospital/Metro West Medical Center. NOTIFY the Rectory at 508-875-5959 immediately.

Coffee and Doughnuts
There will be coffee and doughnuts the first Sun of the month following the 9 AM and 10:30 AM masses in the school hall.

Bulletin Deadline
All items to be included in the bulletin must now need to be in to the Rectory by Tue at 10 AM instead of Wed.

Family Mass - 9:00 AM
All families are invited to participate more actively in the Family Mass. Join us downstairs at 9:00 AM each Sunday.

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Coffee & Doughnuts
This Sunday, February 7th there will be Coffee & Donuts following the 9 AM & 10:30 AM Masses in the school hall.

Sacrificial Giving
Last weekends 5% tithing was $533.00 to HAS (Help-A-Student).
There will be a second collection this weekend, February 6th & 7th for the Holy Father. Thank You!

Tax Letters
If you use offertory envelopes and you would like to request an itemized letter of your donations for your taxes, please contact Maria cole at the rectory.

Heating Assistance - Citizen's Energy
The Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program is taking applications for the 2010 heating season. Call 1-877-JOE-4-OIL to apply for Oil assistance.

St. Bridget's Serve New England
January Serve New England Newsletters are in the Church now. Please check their website - www.servenewengland.org.

Thomas Moore College Winter Open House
On President's Day, Mon, Feb 15, 2010, Thomas More College is hosting its annual Winter Open House.

Birthright Has Moved
Birthright of Framingham has moved to 79A Main St. in Framingham. Our new "cottage" is located just off Route 9 behind the Ski Market Plaza.

Help-A-Student (HAS) Fund
Can you help? We need to keep the HAS Fund alive and well to do this. CAN YOU HELP? Checks may be made payable to St. Bridget HAS Fund and sent to the rectory.

Caregiver Homes of Massachusetts
We help keep your loved ones at home and provide you with financial assistance. Caregiver Homes is a state-funded and licensed provider, an alternative to nursing home placement.

Archdiocesan Flu Season Directives
In addition to practicing good hygiene, the Cardinal directs the following for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy and for flu prevention:...

Boxtops For Education & Campells' Labels
The school is participating in two easy fundraisers with all profits going to the Library for books and videos. Check out the companies' websites for lists of participating products and also the required proofs of purchase.

Choose Life License Plate
Please show your belief in Life and Love by applying for a CHOOSE LIFE Massachusetts Specialty License Plate. It will raise funds, awareness and publicity for the PRO-LIFE CAUSE here in Massachusetts.

New Website for the Archdiocese
"Cardinal Sean is pleased to announce the launch of the Archdiocese of Boston's new website, designed to bring Catholics closer to their faith - www.BostonCatholic.org."

New Format for Family Mass
This year we are trying a new format for the Family Mass. Rather than have a Host Family for each Family Mass, we will have scheduled 1-2 children lectors to proclaim the readings.

Email Addresses Wanted
We have a new census program, which will hopefully allow us to email information such as when an event is postponed or cancelled because of the weather.

St. Bridget's School New Website
Did you know - Our school web site has been redesigned. Check us out at www.saintbridgetschool.info.

Green And Yellow Bin - Recycling
Please do not forget to bring in your paper recycling to our green and yellow Abitibi box, located at the entrance to the parking lot near Granite Street . We appreciate all of your cooperation and donations!

Opportunity to Place An Ad
In Sep 2007, we changed over to a bulletin company to print our bulletins. One aspect of this is the opportunity for people in the St. Bridget Community and surrounding towns to place an ad on two bulletin pages.

Sanctuary Lamp
This week the Sanctuary Lamp is lit in Loving memory of Michael Ridge given by Charlie & Nancy Grew.