Parish Outreach Programs
For information on any of these groups please call the rectory.

Christmas Outreach Program
During the months of November and December, parishioners are invited to join a program which helps the children of those who benefit from the Food Pantry Program and our own parish families. Donations are collected, organized, sorted, wrapped and distributed to the less fortunate during the week before Christmas.

Food Pantry
The Food Pantry serves the needy in Framingham with grocery itemss to supplement their weekly food requirements. It operates from the meeting room of St. Bridget's Rectory. This is a mid-day, weekday operation. Please apply only if you are available at that time. Varied task opportunities exist. The rewards and benefits abound in doing good works for others.

Ministry To The Homeless
"For what you do unto my brothers, you do unto Me." In conjunction with other ecumenical Framingham churches, Saint Bridget's has been actively involved with the Clergy Overflow Shelter, a non-dry outreach which operates from December through March. Volunteers offer to spend the evening and overnight at the Shelter to assist the homeless and to offer companionship, compassion, clothing necessities and food. There is always a need for volunteers to: stay at the shelter; to provide personal items for the homeless and to provide meals for the evenings we are assigned (typically for us, on Sunday evenings.) Parishioners are encouraged to help us with ANY part of this ministry, such as supplying food for even just one evening.

Hospitality Committee
This invaluable service, which is hosted by volunteers, assists Monsignor Strahan in setting up luncheons (general, private, etc.) and any other occasions/activities which may be required during the course of the year.

Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Crossroads Shelter
Several years ago, St. Bridget's Parish adopted Most Holy Redeemer Parish in East Boston as our "Sister Parish". During the year clothing and food drives as well as financial assistance from our Sacrificial Giving Program are directed to the needs of this vibrant parish community. In addition, the Crossroads Shelter, sponsored by Most Holy Redeemer Parish, receives similar aid and attention from a number of our parish societies.

Parish Health Program
This program which is offered to all parishioners provides accessible, compassionate and confidential health information and guidance. Neither primary care provider nor a minister of the church, the AParish Nurse@ promotes the relationship between health of body and health of spirit. Programs will also be provided to increase health awareness, work one-on-one to provide referrals to locally available support networks, and support families with ailing members through information and counseling.

Parish Purls
The Parish Purls are knitters of all levels of expertise who provide items to be given to the families of the Christmas Outreach Program. Occasionally, we extend our outreach service to include special programs such as hats for cancer patients or premature infants. This group meets Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Renewal Center.