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died Jan. 28, 2010 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. He was 87.Fr. Gallagher was a graduate of St. Gregory’s School, Boston College High School, Boston College and St. John’s Seminary. Ordained a Priest of the Archdiocese of Boston on May 6, 1948. Fr. Gallagher served the Church for over 60 years including assignments in St. Mary of the Nativity – Scituate, Immaculate Conception – Marlborough, St. Francis de Sales, Rockland, Our Lady Help of Christians – Newton, Immaculate Conception – Revere, and Pastor of St. James Church in Medford for over 20 years. Father was named a Senior Priest in November, 1993 and moved to St. Andrew’s Church in Billerica. He moved to Carmel Terrace in Framingham in 2001 and St. Patrick’s Manor in 2008. During his ministry, Fr. Gallagher also served on Archdiocesan Building Commission and as a State Chaplain to the Junior Catholic Daughters of America and the Catholic Daughters of America.

Fr. Gallagher was the beloved son of the late Francis L & Helen (Haverty) Gallagher, the loving brother of Helen E. Smith of Framingham, and uncle of Richard & Yvonne Topping of Shrewsbury. Also survived by many nieces and nephews

It was Fr. Gallagher ‘s determination and strong faith that enabled him to join us for our Christmas celebration. He truly enjoyed the day. The Massachusetts Catholic Daughters of the Americas is blessed for having known him.

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In Buffalo,New York is running from Sunday evening July 11,2010 5 to 8 p.m.( Registration and Tours Only) to July 18, 2010.
Starting Monday July 19 there will be a Post Convention trip which is a Cruise. July 12 are Tours and July 13 will be Seminars.

Convention will actually begin on Wed. July 14 at 2:30 p.m.and close Saturday night with Banquet. There will be a Sunday Mass July 18 at 9 a.m. Regents please share your information with your members. Have copies of the Cost of the Hotel, Itinerary and tours at your meetings. We need to know who would like to go by Bus also. Because it is so close we would like to see a good showing.

Click here to go to the National Website for Information on the Convention.

January 16,2010 at St. Clements Parish Hall, Medford/Somerville. Hosted by Court St. Clementine. It is a combination Conference in the morning. Workshop in the afternoon.
Coffee & registration 9 to 9:30 am. Lunch at 12 to 1 pm. Afternoon session will begin promptly at 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is a 4 p.m. Mass at St. Clements if you wish to attend.

Fee for the full day is $17.50 per person. Those wishing to attend the morning session only it is $7.50. If you are staying for Lunch it is 17.50.
Please send your reservations into Connie Pagan 1st Vice State Regent. Regents please be prompt reservations will not be accepted after January 9th. Regents must call the State Regent to be excused.

Court Sancta Regina #904 and Court Margaret #629 will hold their Christmas Party on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at the Williams Inn in Williamstown, Massachusetts at 1PM. Donation is $20 per person. Reservations and payment are due by November 23rd to Mary Ann Gruszecki or Fran Kwasniowski.

Court Salem #434 is holding a Mass of Celebration in honor of our 90th Anniversary on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the Immaculate Conception Chapel on Hawthorne Boulevard in Salem, Massachusetts. Luncheon will follow at Sophia’s Room at the Hotel Hawthorne in Salem, Massachusetts. Donation: $35. RSVP Phyllis Surman by Saturday, December 5th.

Massachusetts State Court Catholic Daughters of the Americas Cordially invites you to join with us for a
Christmas Party Brunch at Lombardo’s Restaurant in Randolph, MA on Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Great food, raffles, and entertainment
Cost: $30 per person
For reservations, please contact:
Joyce Ann Fleming
Checks may be made payable to Mass State CDA
Please RSVP by November 9, 2009

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Court Clementine #821 is hosting an Italian supper in St. Clement Church Hall on Monday, October 12 at 6PM. All foods are homemade by their members. Tickets may be purchased for $10 by contacting Patricia Abruzese Johnston.

Congratulations to our newest Court, the Campus Court at Stonehill College!

It will be at the “ALL HANDS CLUB” Coast Guard Base in Boston October 11, from 12 to 6.
Light lunch, refreshments, raffles & Auction for $25.00.