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Saint Brendan Parish384 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019-1217Web: saintbrendansparish.orgTelephone: 508-966-0260/9802 Fax.: 508-966-4404June 7, Anno Domini 2015Fr. David J. Mullen, Pastore-mail: frmullen.saintbrendan@verizon.netCorpus Christi

June 7, 2015Corpus ChristiAn Early “Happy Father’s Day” (June 21st)!Featuring some of the fathers (and grandfathers) of the parish.Saint Brendan Parish2384 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham, Massachusetts

June 7, 2015Corpus ChristiLiturgy Assignments for June 13 - 14:Time5:00ServersS. HainesLector/Ex. Min.J. Cipollini/Lec.8:30R. & S. HowardL. Delorme/Lec.10:30T. BrennanC. DonahueW. Whalen/Lec.K. Lacasse/E.M.SacristansS. Raho, D. RenschHoly Mass Intentions, June 6 - 14:Day/DateSat., June 6Sun., June 7Sun., June 7Sun., June 7Mon., June 8Tues., June 9Fri., June 12Sat., June 13Sat., June 13Sun., June 14Sun., June 14Sun., June 14Time5:00 P.M.8:30 A.M.10:30 A.M.5:30 P.M.9:00 A.M.9:00 A.M.9:00 A.M.9:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.8:30 A.M.10:30 A.M.5:30 P.M.IntentionEucharistic PrayerSpecial IntentionIIISpecial IntentionIIIJohn F. Kearney, Mem.III“Pro-Populo”IWarren Savignano, 1st Anniv.IIISpecial IntentionIIIJulia Marshall, 6th Anniv.IIIHoly Souls in PurgatoryIIIRichard & Elizabeth Held, Mem.IVJean. Francine & Calvin Harrel, Mem.IVIda RapkoIII“Pro-Populo”IUpcoming Events and Meetings: Sun., June 7 - Corpus Christi Procession after the 10:30A.M. Mass, Youth Group @ 6:30 P.M.; Tues., June 9 - Men’s Prayer Group @ 7:00 P.M.; Wed.,June 10 - Shawl Apostolate @ 7:00 P.M.; Fri., June 12 - Knights of Columbus Holy Rosary @7:00 P.M.; Sun., May 31 - Youth Group @ 6:30 P.M.;Financial: The offertory last weekend was 4,345. and the total revenue was 4,645. The titheof 465 went to the Seminaries Collection. This week’s tithe will go to the Archdiocesan Vocationoffice to provide retreats for seminarians. Please be generous. Parish Tithing: 10% of our parishrevenue goes to local and to Archdiocesan support & charities. Remember St. Brendan’s in yourwill! We make a statement about what we value when in our will we direct that our possessions begiven to those we love, as well as to the Church and charitable organizations.Feast Days coming up: Tues., June 9 - St. Ephrem, Deacon & Doctor of the Church; Thurs.,June 11 - St. Barnabus, Apostle; Fri., June 12 - Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; Sat., June 13- Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church;Pray for Our TroopsPlease pray for those who are serving in the U.S. armed forces: PFC Sand Aijo, KyleBeyer, Capt. Stephen W. Bintz, 2nd Lieut. Jeffrey R. Bintz, Anthony Calingo, Staff Sgt. JosephDeslauriers, Robert Foley, USMC, LCPL Michael Hennigan, Com. Steven Gardiner, PatrickHughes, LCPL Brandon Jacob, SFC Marty Kerekes, RCT Brianna Laflamme, PVS KyleLaflamme, 1LT Brian H. Landry, Carlos Lopez, Sgt. John Piccinin, SPC Chad Pfeifer, SPCNoel Reeson, PVT Joshua Rogers, LCpl Shaun Rolph, 1st Lt. Brittany Smith, JamesWaddington, PO1 Francis J. Ward, and SSG Michelle Wissler.Saint Brendan Parish3384 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham, Massachusetts

June 7, 2015Corpus ChristiVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School Our totally Catholic Vacation Bible School 2015 is just aroundthe corner! We’re going to Everest - join us! We’ll be conquering challenges with God’smighty power. Embark on an icy expedition that empowers kids to overcome obstacles withGod’s awesome power. Anchor kids in rock-solid Bible truths that will guide them throughlife’s challenges. It all happens at our Everest VBS! It is a five-day program, Monday throughFriday from 9 AM until 12 Noon. There are still openings for the second week: July 13 - 17.Registrations are available in the parish hall, the parish office or may be downloaded from ourwebsite: saintbrendansparish.org . For more information, contact Mrs. Griffin @ 508-9669802 or gladys.saintbrendan@verizon.net .Saint Brendan’s Parish Scholarships, 2015 - 2016 Academic YearSeveral years ago St. Brendan's Parish Council established an educational scholarshipfund, the main purpose of which is to promote parochial education from elementary schoolingto college level studies as an option for our parishioners. The money for this scholarship isprovided by St. Brendan's tithing program. The success of our parish tithing program, and thegenerosity of some parish families, will again allow us to offer grants of 750. in the nextschool year, just as we have in the past. At least four scholarship awards of 750 each, andperhaps as many as six, will be distributed. All payments will be made directly to theeducational institution on behalf of the winners, unless there is a good reason to make anexception to this rule.Applicants for the program must meet the following requirements: 1) be a member of St.Brendan's parish, 2) be someone accepted into a full time Catholic educational program (thisincludes home school programs), 3) be active within the community of St. Brendan's, 4)provide proof of educational costs, including books and other activity fees, net of all otherscholarship(s)/award(s) money.The applicants will apply by writing an essay and submitting it by Sunday, June 28, 2015.The essay should be no more than one side of one page and should discuss the reasons why aCatholic education is important to the applicant and how he or she and the surroundingcommunity will benefit from this child’s Catholic education. The parents of children enteringkindergarten through 6th grade may write the essay on behalf of the child. For applicantsentering the 7th grade or higher, the essay must be written by the applicant.All applicants will be evaluated by the Parish Council using a “blind” process (names areremoved from the applications and instead they are given numbers; only the pastor knows whohas applied and which application is from which student). The recipients will be notified inJuly, following the approval of the Parish Council. If you have any questions or comments,please contact Fr. Mullen at the parish office, or see him after Mass.Loaves and Fishes Food PantryThe Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry at St. Blaise is in great need of food supplies.Summer time is typically, the toughest time of year for food pantries, and the food pantry at St.Blaise is no exception. Healthy cereals are needed, as well as rice and other healthy, nonperishables. Thank you from Laura SalamyPasta Sauce Cook-OffSt. Brendan and St. Blaise parishes will have a pasta sauce cook-off, entitled the“Stations of the Sauce” this coming October. There will be six entrants from each parish,including the pastors. Do you want to represent St. Brendan’s? If so, see Fr. Mullen.Saint Brendan Parish4384 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham, Massachusetts

June 7, 2015Corpus ChristiMassachusetts Citizens For Life MarchThe Massachusetts Citizens for Life “March for Life” will be held on Sunday, June 28,2015, Boston Common. A rally will be held @ 1 PM, and the March will proceed @ 2:30PM. Massachusetts Citizens for Life has sponsored the Walk to Aid Mothers and Children foralmost 30 years. This year we will still raise funds for beneficiary groups, but we haveexpanded the focus to a March for Life. More than 1.2 million babies, in Massachusetts alone,have died through abortion since 1973. We must give witness! Rally speakers includelegislators, post-abortive women, clergy, youth and many others, all led by the the music ofLift Ministries. Please come and March to raise public awareness!2015 Catholic AppealThese are the current numbers for St. Brendan’s Parish for the 2015 Catholic Appeal ofthe Archdiocese of Boston. Our parish pledge goal is 30,665. Our donor goal is 95. Currentlywe have 13,950 pledged, which is 45% of our goal. The number of donors is presently 49.Please give to the 2015 Catholic Appeal. It is very important that we reach our parish goal. Fr. MullenNatural Family Planning ClassesNatural Family Planning (NFP) classes, taught by the Couple to Couple League, willbe take place in the St. Brendan Parish Hall on the evenings of: June 6th, June 26th, and July25th, from 7:00 - 10:00 PM. NFP is a safe, healthy, and morally acceptable way for marriedcouples to plan their families. For more information, please feel free to call or email Mark andMaureen Trettel @ 508-634-3865 or mtrettel@verizon.net. Registration is done online atccli.org .St. Brendan Family Day at Canobie Lake Park!Our annual Family Day at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NHis scheduled for Friday, June 26. Join us in celebrating the end ofschool and the beginning of summer! The discounted ticket price isjust 25.00 per person, which includes admission to the waterpark. Altar servers go for free as the parish’s way of sayingthanks! This is a family event: families provide their owntransportation and chaperones. Please call the office to sign up oremail Taryne Bakalars, taryne.saintbrendan@verizon.net. Thedeadline for signing up is Sunday, June 21.Papal Mass in PhiladelphiaSeptember 27, 2015The parish councils of St. Brendan and St. Blaiseparishes are planning to sponsor a trip to the Papal Mass tobe celebrated by His Holiness Pope Francis at the end ofthe World Meeting of Families, this September 27th inPhiladelphia, PA. Save that weekend on your calendar ifyou might be able to go! Watch this space for moreinformation to come soon!Saint Brendan Parish5384 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham, Massachusetts

June 7, 2015Corpus ChristiParish Office StaffRev. Mr. Robert T. Hackett,DeaconMrs. Gladys GriffinBusiness Manager, Secretary,gladys.saintbrendan@verizon.netMrs. Taryne BakalarsRel. Ed. Director,taryne.saintbrendan@verizon.netMr. A. Lee Delorme,CustodianParish Office Hours: TheSecretary is in Monday throughThursday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.Music ApostolateMrs. Maryanne DonahueMusic Directorand OrganistMrs. Alice BissonnetteYoung People’s Choir Directorand OrganistMrs. Kim LisbonYouth Group MassTo contact the Choir Director, orOrganists please call the parish office.Adoration of theMost BlessedDaily Masses:Eucharist:Monday - Saturday, 9:00 A.M.Saturday, 3:00 P.M.Lord’s Day Masses:(Exposition).Saturday, 5:00 P.M.Benediction, 4:30 P.M. Sunday, 8:30, 10:30 A.M. &5:30 P.M.Holy Day Masses:As Announced Sacraments Morning Prayer:Recited before Massat 8:30 A.M.,Monday - Saturday.Youth Apostolate(Life Teen)Mrs. Taryne BakalarsVisit us on facebook:St. Brendan’s Youth Group, oron twitter, @StBrendansYouthConfessions:Saturday, 3:00 - 4:30 P.M. &prior to Mass at 5:00 P.M.Baptisms:4th Sunday of everymonth at 1:00 P.M.Baptismal instructionis the Saturday nightbefore at 7:30. P.M.Marriages:Please contact the pastorat least six monthsprior to your intendeddate for marriage.Sacrament of the Sick:Please contact the pastorif someone needs toreceive the Sacramentof the Sick, or to receivethe Blessed Eucharist.Mission Statement for the Bellingham CollaborativeThe Mission of the Catholic Communities of St. Blaise and St. Brendan is to be a peoplededicated to spreading the Good News of God’s saving love to all, as we journey together infaith. As a sacramental people, united in the Eucharist, we seek to develop the full and activeparticipation of all peoples and strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ.Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we strive to give witness to God’s word andthrough the teachings of Jesus Christ actively follow the Gospel message by living thecorporal and spiritual works of mercy.Members of St. Brendan’s Parish Pastoral Council: Gerry Armstrong, Mary Brennan,Micheal Cosby, Jim Duran, Laura Harrison, Ray Howard, Peter Lacasse, Father Mullen,Jackie Thibedeau, and Laurie Torchia.Saint Brendan Parish6384 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham, Massachusetts

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