Robert Munch wrote a book about his mother in a children’s book called Love You Forever, you’ve probably read it. A mother held a newborn baby, very slowly rocked him back and forth and back and forth, and as she did she sang, “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be.” And he grew and he grew, and at two he ran around the house and pulled books off the shelves, and he grew and he grew, and became a teenager, and then he wore strange clothes and listened to strange music, and his mother sang, “I’ll love you forever, I’ll love you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be.” And he grew and he grew and he became a grownup adult and left home and he got a house of his own and his mother remembered when she held him. She remembered her words, “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always…” Robert remembers his mother, how she loved him and held him.
Robert Munch thought of his mother…She got old. One day she called up and said, “You’d better come see me, I’m very sick and old.” So he came in the door and she tried to sing the song. She sang, “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always…” but she couldn’t finish, she was too old and sick. And he went to his mother and picked her up and rocked her back and forth and back and forth and back and forth, and he sang the song, “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living, my Mommy you’ll be.”
I ask God’s blessings on all our mothers, those who have gone to God and those still with us as well as grandmothers, godmothers, single mothers and all who mother us even now with their love and their song.
Helping Hands
Helping Hands for May is Jeanne Hobbs,
781-862-2892
Readings for the Week Of Sunday, May 09, 2010
Please pray for all who are in need of our prayers that God’s healing and comforting presence may be with them, especially Father William Smith, Jen Bombaca, Marianne Slack, Elaine Murphy, Ed Buri, Bob Kozlowski, Francis Cote, Deacon Bill Wildes, William McCarthy, Marie Dempsey, Pat White, Mary Whelan, Prudy Bulger, Eleanor Mann, Phyllis Lange, Amy Galehouse Goolkosian, Jane Beauchemin, Mary Ellen Connor, Marybeth Morgan, Billy Wedgwood, Gerald McCue, Kathleen Brown, Brendan Murphy, Kevin Johnson, Theresa Flynn, Ann LaMantia, Christine Griffin, Josephine Siders, Douglas DiVito, Frank Hassett, Mary McGuinnes, Joseph Fremont-Smith, Marjorie Kearns, Shannon Capriulo, Cathy Larson, Joanna Walsh, Victoria Killgore, Virginia Tavilla, Christine Screeton, Olivia Moran and Brianna Cimino. Please also remember in your prayers all of our deceased family members and parishioners, especially Luella Theriault, Mother of Todd Theriault.
Have You Checked Out Online Giving?
Visit our web site, www.lexingtoncatholic.org, and click on “Sacred Heart Parish” or “St. Brigid Parish” to learn about the new way you can contribute to your parish. Giving on line via a charge to your bank account or credit card is now an easy and safe alternative to check and cash donations. Check it out!
Four families have signed up for on-line giving from Sacred Heart Parish and eight families from St. Brigid.
"CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ROLE OF RELIGION,"
Fr. Rayappa A. Kasi, of Vellore, India will deliver a talk on "Climate Change and the Role of Religion," at St. Patrick Church., Stoneham, on May 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM. The public is invited and there is no admission charge.
Fr. Rayappa has been a Catholic priest for 28 years, serving the poor of southern India for most of that time. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Philosophy in India, and a Master's Degree in Theology from the College of Propaganda Fide in Rome. He became committed to the defense of life in all its forms after reading "The Diversity of Life" by Edward O. Wilson, the Harvard biologist.
Fr. Rayappa's understanding of our duty to protect the environment draws on insights that he finds in Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Islam. Nevertheless, he believes that only the Catholic Church, with its two billion members world-wide, has the strength and authority to bring about a change in a way that the human race treats the Earth.
Fr. Rayappa's talk will last 45 minutes and will be followed by a brief question and answer period. Copies of his book about the environmental crisis, "The Lost Paradise of Happiness," will also be available for purchase.
For more information, please contact the St. Patrick rectory at 781 438-0960
In Service For Their Country
Lt. John Schiavi, Sgt. Christopher Considine, Timothy Dunbar, Richard Rigley, Chris Cullen, Caitlin R. Battell, Robert McLaughlin, Sean Maddigan, Michelle Leverone, Marissa Leverone, Rev. Paul Passamonti, 1st Lt. Todd Donaldson, Airman Jason Cunha, Pfc. Erik Muskavitch, Mark Zarnecki, Patrick J. Nordahl, Scott and Michael Donahue, CDR Michael P. MacLellan and Captain Brian Geary.
Lord Jesus, watch over our sons and daughters in the service of their country. Give them the courage to serve their country with honor and dignity and grant that when their service is finished they may return to us, sound in mind, body and soul.
Looking For Support During Your Job Search?
Seasoned Human Resources and Marketing pros to lead the Lexington Job Support Group (LJSG) for the Catholic Community of Lexington and our friends. Learn and share job search strategies, resources and networking tips while getting support during your search for that next great opportunity. Meetings are the first and third Wednesday of the month, 7:30 - 9:00 pm at Sacred Heart Parish Center. The next two meetings are May 19th and June 2nd. Informal, no need to sign up, come on the evenings you are free with a cup of coffee or supper, and invite a friend. If you have any questions, contact Bob Ludwig at 781-861-7231 or Donna Heuchling at dheuchling@comcast.net
Ride Needed
Parishoner looking for ride (Mon.-Fri.) from Lexington to Centre Street in Newton. Perhaps you work near there or are retired and looking for something to do! Willing to pay or share in the cost. If interested/available, please contact Janet at 617-320-0239
ST. BONIFACE HAITI FOUNDATION FUND RAISER
On Saturday, May 15, 2010 a fund raiser to boost educational initiatives in our sister parish in Fond des Blancs, Haiti will be held at Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks St., Duxbury, MA. There will be an outdoor liturgy at 4 p.m. followed by a reception from 5 to 7. Donation: $50
Mother's Day Humor
Things I learned from my children!
If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite.
A 3 year-old's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant.
If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough to rotate a 42-pound boy wearing Batman underwear and a superman cape. It is strong enough however to spread paint on all four walls of a 20 by 20 foot room.
You should not throw baseballs up when the ceiling fan is on.
When using the ceiling fan as a bat, you have to throw the ball up a few times before you get a hit. A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a long way.
Fontbonne Academy
In response to recent teen-related bullying news stories, Fontbonne Academy is offering an evening to the public to help understand anxiety in teens. Fontbonne will be hosting an evening with author Erin Munroe on Wednesday May 12, at 7 p.m. Ms. Munroe is the author of The Everything Guide to Step-parenting: Practical, reassuring advice for creating healthy, long-lasting relationships and the upcoming books When Big Issues Happen to Little Girls and Anxiety Workbook for Girls. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in the Fontbonne Academy Foyer located at 930 Brook Road. Erin attended Boston University where she earned her degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine. Prior to earning her graduate degree, Erin attended the College of the Holy Cross where she majored in English and completed significant coursework in Deaf Studies. Ms. Munroe will cover topics such as bullying, and academic pressures and offer strategies such as how to best listen to your teen, how to be her pit crew—the parent who prepares, cheerleads, supports, repairs, and comforts or celebrates their teen, and what a parent can do to help an anxious teen. Please contact Ms. Anna Miner with any questions at 617-615-3014.
Fontbonne Academy is a Catholic, secondary school located in Milton, Massachusetts and sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston.
Vacation Bible School
June 28nd – July 1st 9:00AM – 1:00 PM
We will be traveling to Egypt with Joseph.
Visiting the Market Place and Pharaoh’s Palace.
We will be feeding the students a snack, they will not be fed lunch.
Please register early so we can make the appropriate arrangements.
Children Ages 4 – 12
Children 12 – 16 may register as Tour Guides (assistants)
Tour Guides will need to attend a training session TBA
Applications are in the Religious Education Office
$75.00 Per Child. Registration deadline May 2nd
“AGING across Judaism, Christianity and Buddhism”
presented by Youville Place Assisted Living
We invite you to join us for a unique series in May, which explores aging across three important religious experiences. Deepen your spiritual understanding, and consider the traditions associated with aging from the perspective of these three different religious and spiritual practices. The programs will be held on the following Mondays, May 10th, 17th & 24th at 7:00pm, Youville Place Assisted Living, 10 Pelham Rd., Lexington. Please RSVP to Lisa Yarin info@youvilleplace.org or call 781-861-3535.
Each session will begin with an overview of aging as presented in the religious tradition or spiritual practice highlighted. There will be time for discussion. Come to learn how aging is viewed in a spiritual context across these religious traditions, and grow as you open yourself to concepts and beliefs that have been revered through the ages.
Monday, May 10 – “Judaism” presented by Rabbi Judith Kummer
Monday, May 17 – “Christianity” presented by Bob Weber, Ph.D.
Monday, May 24 – “Buddhism” presented by Christine Aquilino, M.S.W.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Billy Robinson, our Young Adult Coordinator! Billy received the Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Award from the Archdiocese of Boston last Friday evening at Lombardo’s in Randolph. This award is given to a person who best portrays a young adult who wants to make a concrete contribution to the spiritual renewal of our world, which sometimes seems to be falling apart and wasting away because of a lack of ideals.
Pier Giorgio Frassati was beatified on May 20 1990 by Pope John Paul the II. He dedicated his life to the young people of the day helping them to lead a spiritual life following the beatitudes. Entirely immersed in the mystery of God and totally dedicated to the constant service of his neighbor: thus we can sum up Blessed Pier’s earthly life!
Community News
Sunday, May 9th
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
9:00 – SB – CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
10:00 – SH – FIRST COMMUNION MASS
10:00 – SB – BAPTISM INSTRUCTION
Monday, May 10TH
6:00 – SH – CHRISTIAN SERVICE POT LUCK – PC
Tuesday, May 11th
7:00 – SH – PC – EAST LEXINGTON ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, May 12th
7:00 - 9:30 - SB - SCOUT DISTRICT MEETING
7:30 – R.C.I.A. MTG. – SB – L
7:30 – LECTOR REHEARSAL – SB - CHURCH
Thursday, May 13th
8:30 – 4:00 - HPREM MTG. – sb – PC
6:00 – FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSAL – SB
7:00-9:30 BOY SCOUTS –SB – PC
7:00 – YOUNG ADULT GROUP – SB-PC
Friday, May 14th
12:00 – STAFF MEETING – SB - L
6:00 – SB – REHEARSAL 5/9 FIRST COMMUNION
6:00 – MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENT – SB - PC
Saturday, MAY 15th
1:00 SEAQUIST/ALLISON WEDDING – SB - CHURCH
5:00 - BAPTISM
Sunday, MAY 16th
9:00 – SB – FIRST COMMUNION
11:00 - SB – FIRST COMMUNION
Mother's Day Flower Sale
This weekend the Respect for Life members will be at the entrances of the churches selling flowers for Mother’s Day. The donations will be given to Heart Beat, a local organization that helps mothers and infants in need.
Minuteman Cane Award
The Minuteman Cane Award is given annually on Patriots’ Day to a citizen who has lived in Lexington at least 15 years, is at least 80 years old, and is actively involved in the Lexington community and who is an inspiration to others.
The 2010 Minuteman Cane was awarded to St. Brigid parishioner, Bob Edwards. Bob has volunteered in numerous groups in town. He is an active volunteer at the Fix-It shop in the Senior Center, and with the Veteran’s Association. He has served on the Council of Aging Board, and has filmed and produced many television programs on the history of Lexington for LexMedia, the local cable television station, as well as working with other groups.
Congratulations, Bob, for being the recipient of this prestigious award!
Sacred Heart Parish
Offertory for May 1/2 $ 4129.66
Envelope Offerings $ 3627.66
Loose Cash $ 502.00
St. Katharine Drexel $ 471.00
Of the 265 envelopes we sent to Sacred Heart parishioners, 87 parishioners have used their envelopes this week. Thank you to all who so generously contribute to our parishes each week!
Fr. Colletti
2010 CATHOLIC APPEAL - CALLED TO LOVE AND SHARE
Thank you to all supporters of the 2010 Catholic Appeal. Our parish has raised $27,254 from 75 households, reaching 64.1% percent of our parish goal of $42,500. If you have not yet pledged, please consider a gift today and help us meet our goal. Remember, our parish will receive 25 percent of all funds we raise above our goal. Please remember to make your pledge now even if you plan on fulfilling that pledge later in the year. You can pick up information packets with pledge forms in the back of the Church to be mailed in, or for more information please visit www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com or call 617-779-3700. Every gift matters. Thank you!
| St. Brigid Church |
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| 9:00am | Tuesday May 11th | Rev. Richard Little |
| 9:00am | Thursday May 13th | Salvatore Fazzolari |
| 9:00am | Saturday May 15th | Paul Rata Namara |
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| Sacred Heart Church |
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| 9:00am | Monday May 10th | For the Intention of an Emmaus Group |
| 9:00am | Wednesday May 12th | Members of the Memorial Fund |
| 9:00am | Friday May 14th | Robert Finlay |
GET ‘UP-CLOSE AND PERSONAL’ WITH THE LORD
Spend some quiet time with the Lord this Friday and
every Friday during the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 12:00 – 2:45pm at St. Brigid Church
Food Pantry Thank You
Last Sunday 72 bags of food and $755 in checks and Stop & Shop gift cards were delivered to the St. Katherine Drexel Food Pantry at 175 Ruggles Street in Roxbury. Thank you for your continued generosity and support for our brothers and sisters in the inner city.
LEXINGTON FOOD PANTRY
SACRED HEART AND ST. BRIGID
The weekend of May 15th and 16th is the collection of non-perishable food for the Lexington Food Pantry. Items may be left in the food bins at St. Brigid and at the altar at Sacred Heart. Please check the expiration dates. Think low-sugar and low sodium for cereals, and cans of fruit and vegetables. Peanut butter, meals in a can, chunk white tuna, spaghetti and angel hair pasta are items that can be used. The food pantry also accepts personal care items and paper products. Cash, supermarket gift cards and checks payable to the Lexington Food Pantry may be placed in an envelope and put into the offertory basket or left at the office. We thank you for your past generosity and support of this endeavor.
CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP YARD SALE – RAIN OR SHINE
St. Eulalia Church, 50 Ridge Street, Winchester
The famous St. Eulalia Youth Ministry Yard Sale will be taking place on May 22nd in Manion Hall from 7:30am-1:00pm. Proceeds will help support a July service trip to Maryland. Over 70 teens will be participating!! Donations may be dropped off in Manion Hall on Thursday and Friday, May 20 and 21, between 5-9 PM. If you are unable to bring your donations to Manion Hall, please call Jared at 781 729-8220 x 15 for pick-up. Thanks.
St. Brigid Parish
Offertory for April 24/25 $ 10,963.00
Envelope Offerings $ 9819.00
Loose Cash $ 1144.00
Out of the 548 envelopes we sent to St. Brigid parishioners, 260 have used their envelopes. Thank you to all who so generously contribute to our parishes each week!
Fr. Colletti
2010 Catholic Appeal
Thank you to all supporters of the 2010 Catholic Appeal. Our parish has raised $71,137 from 209 households, reaching 55.4% percent of our parish goal of $128,500. If you have not yet pledged, please consider a gift today and help us meet our goal. Remember, our parish will receive 25 percent of all funds we raise above our goal. (As we did last year) Please remember to make your pledge now even if you plan on fulfilling that pledge later in the year. You can pick up information packets with pledge forms in the back of the Church to be mailed in, or for more information call 617-779-3700 or please visit www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com. Every gift matters, Thank you!
Flowers this weekend at St. Brigid Church are in loving memory of
Elizabeth Scotney and Nora Vaughn
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY AT ST. BRIGID
Today is the final “Hospitality-after-the-9”of the year. We are starting our summer break a bit early because renovations to Keilty Hall and the kitchen begin this week.
The Hospitality Team wishes to thank all who make this such a nice community event each week: food and beverage contributors, cash donors, clean-up helpers and, of course, our loyal patrons. We will see you all next fall in our newly renovated digs!
ST. BRIGID RENOVATION PROJECT GETS UNDERWAY!
The project to add an elevator to the church building and accessible restrooms in the hall; to expand and improve handicapped seating in the church and handicapped parking; and to remodel the kitchen and Keilty Hall begins this week!
The first step in this multi-month project is the removal of the floor tiles and pipe insulation in Keilty Hall and the kitchen, abatement of all asbestos in the tile adhesive and insulation, and installation of new tiles and insulation. Keilty Hall and the kitchen will be sealed off and inaccessible during the two weeks of this work. As a result, the only access to the restrooms and the Music Room will be via the stairway on the east side of the building. The church will still be accessible through the front doors and both side doors.
Updates on this project, including building accessibility and safety issues during construction, will be provided weekly in this section of the bulletin.
Children's Worship
Today is the final Children’s Liturgy of the Word of the year. We are ending a month early because renovations to the hall start this week. Join us again next fall when CLW returns to an updated and remodeled Keilty Hall!
Megan Chenaille, Director of Youth Ministry
E-mail: Megan Chenaille
781-862-8724
Youth Mass
Please join us for our next Youth Mass on
Sunday, May23, 2010
Sacred Heart Church , 6pm
Bring your friends and families!!
This is our last one for this academic year!! Please join us to honor our scholarship recipients and other graduating high school seniors. A dessert reception will follow the Mass in the Parish Center.
Confirmation Retreat
Are you looking for a day to get away to pray, have fun and help your community? Then consider joining the Confirmation Retreat TEAM! You will help bring young people closer to Christ and aide them in their journey towards Confirmation. Please contact Megan Chenaille, megan.chenaille@lexingtoncatholic.org or (781) 862-8724 ASAP if you are interested in participating. Our Confirmation Retreat dates are Saturday, June 12, 2010 or Saturday, September 25, 2010. Volunteer for one or both. Each retreat is a full day: 9am-6pm at the Marist House in Framingham. Please note that you will be asked to attend a few meetings prior to the Retreat for preparation purposes. Thank you.
Catholic HEART Workcamp
We still have a few spots left!!
Place: Prince Frederick, MD
Dates: July 11-17, 2010
Come serve those in need, make new friends, meet other Catholics YOUR
age, get away from the ordinary for a week, make a difference, have fun!!!
Limited space available; a $75 deposit is necessary to hold your spot.
Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail with any questions or concerns. 
Religious Education
Dates for First Communion Masses
Sacred Heart Church
11:00am on Saturday, May 8th
10:00am on Sunday, May 9th
Saint Brigid Church
9:00 and 11:00 Sunday, May 16th
Hospitality
Please join us for hospitality and fellowship at our parishes.
Hospitality at St. Brigid Parish will resume in the fall in the newly renovated Keilty Hall.
At Sacred Heart Parish the hospitality is after the 10:00am Mass in the parish center.
Boston Catholic Television
Daily Mass can be seen LIVE on Catholic TV and Boston’s WBPX, Channel 68, weekdays at 9:30 am, at 7:30 p.m. or midnight (all times Eastern). You can also celebrate it LIVE or "on demand" here at Catholic TV's web site, www.CatholicTV.com
olive Branch Olive Oil
This great oil will be available at the Parish Center Hall in each parish after every Mass on the weekend of May 22nd and 23rd. In this time of tension this oil is more than an ancient symbol of peace; it is a direct contribution to building bridges and sustaining hope. To aid planning please call Margaret Johnson at 781 641-0831 with the number of bottles you plan to buy.