Have you ever had someone say to you, “You must be blind!”  People are frustrated when we can’t see what is obvious to them.  All of us are blind about a lot of things.

Jesus does not want us to be blind so he presents himself as the light of the world.  We are anointed as the blind man in today’s scripture (John 9:1-41) but more than anointed we have been christened. The Greek word for anointed with oil is Christ.  The Hebrew word for anointing is Messiah.  We have been enlightened by Christ at our baptism and so we should never have to walk in the dark.  With Christ we have a guide (I am with you always) and we are enlightened (I have told you everything my Father told me to tell you).

Elaine V. Emeth has written a wonderful poem called

Dancing in the Dark

Darkness, the absence of light, not being able to see—

Either having to grope my way to a familiar destination,

Or having to crawl cautiously to an unfamiliar place,

Testing the ground each step of the way.

What perils lie in my path?  Where am I?

What inner light can guide me when I am lost and cannot see at all?

I remember a dream of a huge, magnificent horse,

And a terrifying ride, when I mounted the horse and

went

Almost flying through woods, over mountains and through

valleys,

Unable to see, the trees and the ground a blur.

In the dream, I began to remember that the horse knew

the path

And had traveled it safely many times before.

I began to trust a little more, cautiously at first,

And gradually entered communion with the dream-animal.

(I understood that it was Christ, even as I dreamed.)

Our minds linked—I knew his thoughts and he knew       mine—

And I experienced joy in the ride, in the oneness.

Peace came without my being able to see.

I remember stories of God’s faithfulness in Scripture—

God, pursuing Adam and Eve and their children and their

Children’s children into the darkness of the world outside

the garden,

Seeking reconciliation, relationship, friendship

And assuring them of their belovedness;

God sending words of comfort to God’s people in the

Darkest night of exile, reminding them to trust and to

see

That all would be restored and made new;

God, rending God’s ferments as Jesus’ broken body

Was carried into the darkness of the stone-cold grace,

Crying out a searing, white-hot anguished, “NO!

Death will not have the final word!”

The cry that changed the world forever; God, sending

visions to John

Of God’s ultimate victory, assuring a suffering church

That there is always reason for hope,

even in the darkest hours.

God is from everlasting to everlasting,

God is victorious,

God is faithful,

God is

God.

Weavings Jan/Feb 2002

9:00 – Friday, March 11^th                           Richard Colletti

Offertory for February 26^th & 27^th $4141.00

Envelope Offerings                     $3560.00

Loose Cash                                   $  581.00

St. John/St. Hugh                       $   80.00

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, 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, Edward Borden, Christine Gainer, Chris Ann Colletti, Helen McLaughlin, Paul Doherty, Jorge Loayza, Lauren Forgette, Chuck Kiernan, Margaret Coughlin, John McCarthy, Don Sabatand, Laura Mac Aulay, Alyssa Frazer, Bill Graham, Bob Remeika, Edward Semanko, Matthew Gablor, Mary Hosford, Morgan Brady, Willie Smith and Jose Ribeiro, Jane Eastham, Betty White, Michael Calderoni and Dorothy Barton.  Please pray for Rev. Richard Clancy, who died this past week

Lights, Camera, Action!

Many thanks to Mary Lynne Hedley for all of her work in providing a wonderful repast on last Saturday night and for conducting such a wonderful discussion.  Please join us this Saturday evening for this Lectionary based film series.  This Saturday, March 5^th “The Miracle Worker” and March 12^th “Awakenings”.  Of course the soup du jour will be served at 6:00pm.  See you at the “Movies”!!!

Seder Supper

Don’t forget to sign up for the Seder Supper on March 18^th beginning at 6:00pm.  We have included a flyer with a sign up slip in the bulletin this week.  The cost for the supper is only $10.00 pp or $25 per family.  Sign up and give your slip to Fr. Colletti, Claire or put it into the collection basket.  We have a wonderful meal planned.  You won’t want to miss this evening!  Space is limited so get your slip in soon…!  

Shades of Ireland

Experience the Ireland of old at a medieval banquet in a castle.  Behold the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher.  Meet the locals on a visit to a working Irish farm.  Have coffee and scones while they explain their everyday life.  Join the locals in a fun-filled Irish evening complete with dinner and traditional Irish entertainment.  Travel the Ring of Kerry.  Stay overnight in a castle.  All this can be yours if you join us as we leave on July 29^th for a 10-day stay in the “Old Sod”!  We have only a few spaces left.  Call 781-862-4646 for your brochure and sign up for this fabulous trip!!!

Just a Little Holy Humor

Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors!

Sacred Heart/St. Brigid Lenten Penance Service

We will have our Lenten Penance Service on March 13^th at 7:00 at Sacred Heart Parish.  Please plan to join us as we prepare for Palm Sunday and Holy Week.

Holy Land Oil & Peace

There is a delay in shipping the oil from the Holy Land, but look for a flyer in 2–3 weeks giving information about the terrific presentation too.

Food Pantry

We will have our monthly Food Pantry collection this weekend, March 5^th & 6^th.  This month the food will be delivered to St. John/St. Hugh.

St. Brigid’s News

Learning About the Three Days of the Holy Triduum

Join us for Whole Community Learning

When:  Sunday March 13^th, 12:30-3:00

Where:  St. Brigid/Keilty Hall

Who: Everyone is welcome! Families, Singles, College Students, Kids, Non-Catholic Spouses, Teens, Retired Folks, all Saint Brigid/Sacred Heart Parishioners!

What:  Lunch, Prayer, Songs, learn about the Triduum in fun ways!  Please RSVP Today!  Call Jaye Russo @ 862-8724 or e-mail jayerusso@aol.com

Grade Two Teacher Meeting

Monday, March 7^th 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. in Jaye’s office in St. Brigid Parish Center.

Is your child preparing to receive First Holy Communion this year?

You may be interested in joining a group of parents on Tuesday mornings, March 29^th, April 5^th, & April 12^th from 9:30-10:30am in St. Brigid library to share, reflect, and learn more about the Sacrament of Eucharist and how to share this gift of love with our children.  Call Jaye Russo, 781-862-8724 or e-mail jayerusso@aol.com for more information.

Parish Pastoral Council Nominations

We are seeking nominations for the Sacred Heart Parish Pastoral Council for the year 2005-2006.  If you wish to assist the Pastor in the apostolic work of the parish, namely its evangelizing, governing, charitable and social aspects please call Claire at 781-862-4646 and ask to be put on the nomination list. 

The plan right now is to take nominations up to Palm Sunday and then on Easter Sunday have a ballot as an insert in the bulletin.

Holy Week Schedule

We will have three Masses on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, 7:00, 9:00 and 11:30am as well as the regular 4:00pm Mass on the Saturday of Palm Sunday weekend.

The schedule for the Triduum is as follows:

Holy Thursday            7:30pm

Good Friday               7:30pm

The Easter Vigil               8:00pm

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