You might recall what I said when we first were told we were to close.  I compared the situation to a wife whose husband was very seriously ill.  She would attend to him and all the while think about what he meant to her.  During the days of illness the two would grow in love recalling all that they had been through together.  Each would know what it would mean to lose all of this through a death. And yet, each would be overcome by the gift each was to the other.  The truth is that I have never been at the deathbed of a person who did not embrace their life no matter how difficult it has been.  This life and all that it was—the good and the bad, is bundled up and given to God.

Then, I added, what if the husband survives and his health is restored.  Neither the husband nor the wife would be able to go on as before.  Each would have discovered what they almost lost.  Each would be bound together is a wholly new way.  New plans would be made.  New ideas would come to mind. Things that were not done but desired would enter into this new lifetime.

So it is with us.  I could ask you what Sacred Heart Parish has meant to you.  Who are the people you remember as influential in your life—some who have gone before us in death and some others who are still here?  What events and programs helped you the most in growing in your spiritual life?  What activities should we have accomplished that we may perform now?

Will you write a personal reflection on these questions and send these to me?  If we stay open we will not be the same because we have died and come to life—a new life together.  If we are forced to close, we will remember the words from the Book of Tobit: “Praise him, for though he has scattered you among them, he has shown you his greatness even there. Exalt him before every living being, because he is the Lord our God, our Father and God forever (Tobit 13: 1-8).”

Offertory for January 8^th & 9^th       $4068.00

Envelope Offerings                         $3662.00

Loose Cash                                            $ 406.00

St. John/St. Hugh         $ 207.00

9:00 – Tuesday, Jan. 18^th - 1^st Ann.             Bob D’Ambrose

9:00 – Saturday, Jan. 22^nd                      Michael Ciccarelli

Bereavement Support Group

St. Brigid Parish is starting a Bereavement Support Group.  The group will meet on Tuesday mornings from 10:00am until 11:30am for 8 weeks beginning February 1^st and ending March 22^nd.  Anyone who is grieving is welcome to come, share, and support each other in a caring and confidential environment.  If you are interested, please call Francine Edwards at 781-863-0319 for further information or to register.

This week we ask you to pray for those who are ill, including, Brianna Cimino, Rosemary Harvey, Regina Jones, Andrea Hynes, Joyce Amos, Regina Wingard, Erin McMehon, Maria Aguis, George Beck, Dr. Kenneth Spengler, Josephine Murphy, Peter Bugda, Norma Berstein, Camille Michals, Rob Morway, Patricia Hassett, Paul McCann, William Francis, Lillian Davenport, James Fontaini, Henri Fradette, William Blair, Agatha Pals, Kath Rodriegas, Nancy Driscoll, Dante DiManna, Margie Levine, Doug Phillips, Andrew Day, Peggy Sue Grow, Mary Serpa, Deborah Miller, Dorothy Lee, William MacKinnon, Mary Jefferson, Elizabeth Conte, Shane McCarthy, Mildred Wood, Violet Caldaroni, Frank Cote, James Bresnahan, Ann Mulray, Rita Mahan, Connie Perrotta, Jackie Sullivan, Jean Babbin, Gerard Sarno, Dorothy Grant, Gretin Cervantes, Marisol O’Brien, Paul Pantano, Fran Ressetar, Cecelia Hines, Margaret Wright, Renee Chapman, Peter Bellini, Christine Gainer, Chris Ann Colletti, Helen McLaughlin, Paul Doherty, Don Costello, Jorge Loayza, Joseph Brault, Lauren Forgette, Chuck Kiernan, Margaret Coughlin, John McCarthy, Don Sabatand, Laura Mac Aulay, Stella Guarino, Bill Graham, Bob Remeika, Edward Semanko, Mary Hosford, Morgan Brady, Jose Rubiero, Jane Eastham, Maureen Manfredi and Dorothy Barton. 

Shades of Ireland

We are going to Ireland!  Would you like to join us?  Ten days in Ireland.  Visit Limerick, The Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, a ride in an Irish Jaunting car, the Ring of Kerry, the Blarney Stone and Waterford, the Crystal Factory, Dublin, St. Patrick’s Cathedral.  Stay at the best accommodations, take optional tours, enjoy fun-filled Irish evenings!  Stop by the office and pick up “your” brochure for a great trip with Father Colletti!  We will have a slide presentation soon.

The office will be closed on January 16^th in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Religious Education At St. Brigid’s

No Sunday Classes January 16^th because of Martin Luther King Holiday

GRADE SIX SEDER SUPPER LESSON

Our Seder Supper Lessons will be this week during our Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday classes (Jan 18/19/23).  We still need help!  Please call the religious education office and let us know what you can bring or how you can help us with this lesson.

GRADE EIGHT

In our 8^th grade program we have a Respect Life/Human Sexuality and Abstinence program.  This week Ms. Linda Thayer from the Archdiocese of Boston Respect Life office will speak to our students about what the Church teaches about abortion.  Parents are encouraged to attend this class with their 8^th grade child.  We need all of our 8^th grade students to bring in their permission forms by this class.

OPERATION IRAQI CHILDREN

Last week 360 school supply kits were shipped to the children living in Iraq.  Thank you to all of our families who so generously and thoughtful put together these great bags!  We’d also like to thank Julia Zioto who helped coordinate this program and did all of the publicity, Linda Rosa, Catherine Nosack, Nick Russo, and Staples Inc. for donating shipping supplies.  It was a great project—thank you!

Winter Teacher Meetings

All meetings will be held at either 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. (right after class for 7^th and 8^th grade teachers) in Jaye’s office.  The second half of the year is so busy!  Your attendance at these meetings is very much appreciated!

Grade 2 Jan 27

Grade 3 Jan 31

Grade 4 Jan 24

Grade 5 Jan 20

Mardi Gras Celebration

We will be celebrating Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 8^th from 6:30-8:00 in Keilty Hall.  This is so much fun, but we need many people to help.  Please call Jaye Russo, 781-862-8724, if you can lend a hand. 

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