Gate of Heaven Parish

Gate of Heaven Parish Support

Weekly Offertory:  Our Parish Support in our Offertory Collection this past weekend was $3,650.  Your continued support is appreciated.

Restoration Fund: Thanks to all those who have continued to make payments or have completed their pledge payments.  For those who would like to help us pay our debt, please call the Parish Office to begin your pledges to the Restoration Fund for Gate of Heaven Parish. Memorials in memory of a loved one who has died are also encouraged.

ST. BRIGID/GATE OF HEAVEN BOOK CLUB

The next Book Club meeting will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:00pm in the Gate of Heaven School Chapel.  The selection for this meeting is: A Civilization of Love: What Every Catholic Can Do To Transform the World; written by Carl Anderson.  Anderson is the leader of the Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest fraternal group.  “A Civilization to Love focuses on Catholic social values, what it means to love our neighbors … fundamentally, one of the only ways in which we can show our love for God physically is through service to him through people.”  New members are always welcome, please join us!

GATE OF HEAVEN 1000 A MONTH CLUB 

If you’re thinking of a gift for Mother’s Day, Graduation, Father’s Day, please think of an enrollment in the Gate of Heaven 1000-A-Month Club.  A one-year enrollment is $55.00 and the recipient has many chances to win each month.  Call the office for details. 

WELCOME TO GATE OF HEAVEN PARISH

A special warm welcome to Ryan Joseph Collins, Brooke Lynn Doocey, Sadie Elizabeth Hingston, Tyler Anthony Minucci, Jack Michael Hynes, Isabel Katherine Rodgers, Rosa Marie Casanova and Fiona Elizabeth Sullivan who were initiated into our faith community by virtue of their Baptism this month.  We promise our prayers and support.

GATE OF HEAVEN SCHOOL NEWS

Congratulations to the children of our school and Parish who received their First Communion on Saturday.

Alexander Aboko-Cole, Keira Ahern, David Anderson,

Mari Barry, Jacqueline Beggan, Sindi Bendo,

Emma Bothwell, Colin Caggiano, Owen Callow,

Rosemarie Carey, Julia Casper, Devin Cox, Harry Cully,

Maguire Dunlap, Michael Flaherty, Shamus Flaherty,

Shannon Flaherty, Jon Giannone, Jr., Carey Emma Gleason,

Thomas Grealy, Arthur Hans, Iv, Robert Hilliard,

Patrick Lavey, Rachael Lewis, Robert McGarrell,

Jack Mersereau, Joseph Morris, Connor Morrow,

Julia Paige, Evan Pinnix, Paul Rampino, Jr.,

Hannah Regan, Kathryn Sellers, Holly Silva, Olivia Solletti,

Cali St. Cyr, Thomas Tinlin, Joyce Welch,

Catherine Woods, Lauren Woods and Shannon Woods.

GATE OF HEAVEN 1000 A MONTH CLUB

The monthly drawing will be held on Monday, May 5^th at 7:45pm in the School Cafeteria.  Please join us.

Gate of Heaven Parish

Saturday, May 3, 2008

          4:00 PM        Holy Mass

Sunday, May 4, 2008

        9:00 AM         Helen Newcomb, 4^th Anniversary

     12:00 Noon       Deacon Richard Martin, 1^st Anniversary

Monday, May 5, 2008

       9:00 AM          Robert Harris, Birthday Remembrance

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

        9:00 AM         Robert Burns

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

         9:00 AM        Barbara Locke

Thursday, May 8, 2008

         9:00 AM        Claire Putis

Friday, May 9, 2008

         9:00 AM        Private Robert Lynch & Robert Lynch, Jr.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

          9:00 AM       Holy Mass

          4:00 PM        Jeanette Walsh, 8^th Anniversary and

                                Daughter Jeanette Morrissey, Month’s Mind

Sunday, May 11, 2008

           9:00 AM      John Wolusky, Anniversary

         12Noon         Elinore King, 9^th Anniversary

Please keep in your prayers all our parishioners who are ill, in nursing homes, or hospitals.  If you would like the parishioners to pray for someone in particular who is ill, call the office and we will mention them in this area of the bulletin.

The Rite of Christian Burial was celebrated this week for Marie McCarthy, Katherine Hickey and Francis Mullen.  Please remember them in your prayers.

Please pray for Ronald Church who is ill at this time.

Please prepare for your child’s Baptism by calling the Parish Office.  The next available date for Baptisms will be Sunday, June 15^th at 1:00 p.m. in the Upper Church at Gate of Heaven.  The preparation meeting for the parents will be held on Friday, June 6^th at 7:00 p.m. also in the Upper Church at St. Brigid.

GATE OF HEAVEN CHIMES

The chimes are being rung this week in memory of

Deacon Richard Martin

GATE OF HEAVEN STEEPLE

The steeple is being lit this week in memory of

Deacon Richard Martin

GATE OF HEAVEN ALTAR FLOWERS

The flowers on the Altar this week are in memory of

Deacon Richard Martin

Fr. Ben’s Farewell

Fr. Ben’s three year term as parochial vicar ends this June.  As you know, Fr. Ben came to us just after being ordained a priest in 2005.  The new policy in the Archdiocese is that newly ordained priests are being assigned for 2 consecutive three year terms.  Fr. Ben will be taking another assignment for his second three year term on June 3, 2008.  We are sorry to see Fr. Ben move on, but we wish him God’s Blessings in his new assignment.  We will be able to say goodbye to Fr. Ben on the weekend of May 31^st – June 1^st.  A reception will be held after the 4PM Mass on May 31^st at St. Brigid’s Church and after the 9AM Mass on June 1^st at Gate of Heaven Church. 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – K1-4^TH GRADE

Classes will be held on May 4, 11^th and 18^th.

St. Brigid

First Eucharist for children receiving at St. Brigid will be celebrated on Saturday, May 10^th at 10:30.

May Procession will be held on May 11^th.

IRISH DANCE REUNION

Saint Peter’s Church in Dorchester is planning an Irish Dance Reunion featuring music by Andy Healey and the Country Roads at Florian Hall, 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester on Sunday, April 27^th 3:00-8:00pm.  $15 donation for admission.  Call 617-265-1132 for tickets.  Proceeds for needed church repairs.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Little Sisters of the Poor are seeking to fill the positions for their Somerville Home for the elderly:

Part-time/Per Diem Evening/Night Nurses, Dietary Aides

Certified Nursing Assistants – all shifts.  Please contact Wess Travers, 617-776-4420 or fax resume to 617-666-1357, email smhumanresources@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

Adult Servers for Funerals Needed…

If you are interested in helping once or twice a month with serving at our Funerals at either St. Brigid or Gate of Heaven Churches, we are in need of a few more adults to assist us.  This is a great service to your parish and those who mourn the death of a loved one.  Training is easy and available.

BOSTON CATHOLIC DIRECTORIES

We now have the 2008 Catholic Directory on sale for $25.00.  St. Brigid Parish’s 100^th Anniversary is featured as the inside cover.  Please come by the Parish Office to purchase one.

SMA FATHERS ANNUAL SPRING DANCE

The Society of African Missions are running their Spring Annual Fundraiser on May 16, at the Irish Social Club.  The proceeds will go for building schools, clinics and churches in Africa where the mission work is done.

St. Brigid Parish

100^th Anniversary Mass and Celebration

Thanks to all those who helped make our 100^th anniversary celebration such a great success.  We thank Cardinal Sean for celebrating our Mass and for so many priests, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and present and former parishioners.  We thank our children for their great work on the tin whistle. 

HONORING CONGRESSMAN JOSEPH MOAKLEY

June 1^st – 6PM Mass and 7PM presentation

On Sunday, June 1^st at 6:00pm there will be a Mass at St. Brigid Church for Congressman and Mrs. Joseph Moakley.  Assistant Professor Chris Rodriguez and some Suffolk students will be in attendance to share with us a Presentation titled: “On the Front Lines of Democracy: Suffolk Students Fulfilling Joe Moakley’s Mission in El Salvador.”  In January 2008 Suffolk students visited El Salvador and retraced South Boston native and Suffolk Law School alumnus, Joe Moakley’s footsteps.  As a US Congressmen, Moakley traveled to El Salvador in the early 1990’s to investigate the killing of six Jesuit priests and two nuns by the US backed Salvadoran government.  His investigation led to Congressional funding cuts and the 1992 Peace Accords that ended 12 years of civil war.  As Suffolk students heard first hand from many who met Moakley, he is remembered in El Salvador as a man of courage, honor and warmth.  Please join us in remembering Joe Moakley.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.”  Learn how much Jesus brings this into the Sacrament of Marriage.  The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends in New England are April 25-27 and June 20-22.  For more information call Ray & Beth Ginepro at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwmeMA.org

U.S VISIT OF POPE BENEDICT XVI

On the Archdiocesan web page (www.rcab.org) you will find a link to the Holy Father’s homilies and speeches from his recent U.S. visit.  Please enjoy the wonderful and inspiring words of Pope Benedict XIV during his pilgrimage of Hope to the United States. 

FR. BRIAN FLYNN’S INSTALLATION

Fr. Brian will be installed at St. Edith Stein Church in Brockton on May 11^th at the 11:30am Mass.  You are welcome to attend and wish him well.

QUINCY THEOLOGY ON TAP

Bad Abbot’s Pub -1546 Hancock Street - Quincy Center

Featuring Guest Speaker Susan Edwards

from the Stewardship Office of the Archdiocese. 

Topic: Stewardship: It’s not just the money! – It’s a way of life. 

Theology on Tap is a relaxed and welcoming program of outreach and evangelization to young Catholic adults in their 20’s and 30’s.  For the past 25 years, Theology on Tap has grown across the country and across the world in its efforts to bring the Catholic faith to a very important group of Catholics.  Theology on Tap speakers present a topic on the faith of interest to young Catholic adults as they work and live in the world.  To be added to our email list or for more information, please contact Fr. Michael Drea (St. Ann’s, Quincy) at 617-479-5400 or Tom Lyman at quincytot@yahoo.com

St. Brigid Parish

Saturday, May 3, 2008

          4:00 PM        100^th Anniversary Mass

Sunday, May 4, 2008

        8:00 AM         Winifred McDonough

      10:30 AM         James & Mary Walsh

        6:00 PM          Josephine Swirko

Monday, May 5, 2008

       7:00 AM          Isabel Maloney, 20^th Anniversary

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

         7:00 AM        Edward Buckley

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

         7:00 AM        Lisa, Birthday Remembrance

Thursday, May 8, 2008

         7:00 AM        Mary Hurley, Birthday Remembrance

Friday, May 9, 2008

         7:00 AM        Sr. Sue Murphy, SND

Saturday, May 10, 2008

          8:00 AM       Holy Mass

          4:00 PM        James Roberts, 5^th Anniversary

Sunday, May 11, 2008

        8:00 AM         Joseph & John Lynch, Ellen Mosher,

and Mary Ellen Prince

      10:30 AM         Patricia (Plansky) Plevock

        6:00 PM          Thomas F. Sullivan, 25^th Anniversary

Please keep in your prayers all our parishioners who are ill, in nursing homes, or hospitals.  If you would like the parishioners to pray for someone in particular who is ill, call the office and we will mention them in this area of the bulletin. 

The Rite of Christian Burial was celebrated this week for Marie McCarthy, Katherine Hickey and Francis Mullen.  Please remember them in your prayers.

Please pray for Ronald Church who is ill at this time.

Please prepare for your child’s Baptism by calling the Parish Office.  The next available date for Baptisms will be Sunday, June 8^th at 1:00 p.m. in the Upper Church of St. Brigid Parish.  The preparation meeting for the parents will be held on Friday, June 6^th at 7:00 p.m. also in the upper church at St. Brigid.

BIBLE STUDY – EVERY TUESDAY EVENING

This group is led by our Pastoral Associate, Steve Fahrig and meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm – St. Brigid Lower Church.  All are welcome to join us for this reflection and spiritual fellowship.

ST. BRIGID 1000 CLUB

Please join us for the monthly drawing in Cushing Hall after the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, May 4^th.

St. Brigid Parish Support

Weekly Offertory:  Our Parish Support in our Offertory Collection this past weekend was $3,792.  Your continued support is appreciated.

Centennial Fund:  Please consider a gift to this most important Fund to prepare for our Parish’s 100^th Anniversary.  Memorials in memory of a loved one who has died are also encouraged. 

St. Brigid and Gate of Heaven Parishes

CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

Thank you to all supporters of the 2008 Catholic Appeal.  We have reached many households, but have not met our goals yet.  If you have not yet pledged, please consider a gift today and help us meet our goal.  .  Please remember to make your pledge now even if you plan on fulfilling that pledge towards the end of the year.  You can pick up information packets with pledge forms in the back of the churches.  Every gift matters.  For information please visit www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com or call 617-779-3700.  Thank you.

ST. BRIGID SCHOOL NEWS

St. Brigid’s School is very proud to be part of the 100^th Anniversary Mass with Cardinal Sean O’Malley.  Our students participated as greeters, readers, gift bearers and played the tin whistle.  Preschool and K1 had an exciting trip to the Franklin Park Zoo – the sun came out just in time.  Their field trip is the start of many planned for the students this month.  Grade 1 did a wonderful job participating in Ascension Thursday’s Mass celebrated by Fr. Sheehan.  May is going to prove to be our busy month yet!

2008 ST. BRIGID SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, June 27^th at George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park.  This event promises to be another great golf outing beginning with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. and including exciting raffles and contests.  Golf will be followed by a luncheon.  The cost per golfer is $125 and Hole Sponsorships are also available for $100 each.  If you are unable to be a golfer or sponsor, you can still help out!  We would appreciate any financial contribution and welcome the donation of raffle prizes.  Should you be interested in supporting this event please contact John Knight (617-268-7337), Maureen Murray (617-268-5169) or St. Brigid School (617-268-2326).

WELCOME TO ST. BRIGID PARISH

A special warm welcome to William Michael Bulger, Eloise Marguerite Calus, Mairin Patricia Condon, Stella Mae Dearden, Joseph Thomas DiBlasi, Carter James Grasso, Edward John Gwynn, and John Michael Leone who were initiated into our faith community by virtue of their Baptism this month.  We promise our prayers and support.

SAINT BRIGID ALTAR FLOWERS

The flowers on the Altar this week are in memory of

Sharlene Feeney Grealy