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THE PRINT EDITION

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017

HAPPY 4TH!

HAPPY 4TH!

VOLUME XVIIII - ISSUE 20

Medal of Honor Park Reopens...

Happy Fourth of July!

by Rick Winterson

Mayor Walsh held another

of his popular Neighborhood Coffee Hours yesterday (Wednesday, the 28th). Since this was at Medal of Honor Park on the corner of M Street and East Broadway, the Mayor used the occasion to officially reopen the Park, after a $1.3 million renovation funded by the City of Boston.

Some information for you: While its official name is “Medal of Honor Park”, it is frequently referred to as “M Street Park”, especially by longer term or bornand-brought-up residents of South Boston. Medal of Honor Park also contains America’s first memorial of the Vietnam War, dedicated to the 25 veterans from South Boston who gave their lives in that Conflict. It is a very special place to all who live here.

It’s David’s Neighborhood Now

This leads South Boston Online to reflect on the Fourth of July, which is five days away on next Tuesday. – the 240th Anniversary Celebration of America’s Independence. We hope you have a relaxed and enjoyable Independence Day holiday, preceded by a long, great weekend. If you plan to travel over the Fourth, we hope you have a safe, easy journey and return, along with cool, sunny weather.

By all means, take in some fireworks. A fireworks display is a highly traditional way to observe the Fourth of July. In 1777, one year after the Declaration of Independence was signed, the new U.S. Congress authorized the City of Philadelphia to have a fireworks display that concluded with 13 rockets for each one of the 13 original colonies. Boston also had a 1777

Big Papi’s No. 34, surrounded by young Boston athletes, is to be retired.

by Rick Winterson

continued on page 3

Last week, June 22 and 23 belonged to David Amerigo Ortiz. Just after mid-day last Thursday, the section of roadway extending from the north side of Brookline Avenue, past Yawkey Station, and connecting to Maitland Street was officially

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renamed “David Ortiz Drive”.

Friday evening, at the end of the two days celebrating David Ortiz’s career with the Sox, his No. 34 was retired and posted forever in Fenway Park’s right field. And that’s not all. Gov. Charlie Baker had already named the crossover where Brookline Avenue spans Interstate 90 “David Ortiz Bridge”. continued on page 4

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The Real News Ignored

Ray Flynn, former Mayor of Boston and U. S. Ambassador to the Vatican.

It’s amazing to see all the second rate so-called comedy and entertainment on television these days. For many, I suppose, today’s audience never were exposed to the brilliant comedians and entertainers of days past. As a long time avid student of the theatre, Bob Hope, Gregory Peck, Ingrid Bergman, Frank Sinatra, Al Pacino and Meryl Streep were some of the great ones I often saw and in some cases knew. In fact, all of the above, with the exception of Bergman and Streep. The combination of having a first cousin as a top rated professional musician who performed regularly in the movies, on television and on Broadway and in Boston, as well as

me selling newspapers in the lobby of Blinstrubs Village Night Club in South Boston as a kid and talking to many of the great entertainers at the time, and later while also playing college basketball at least 2 weeks every year in Manhattan for Providence College -whose priests and coaches had great contacts with leading entertainment executives in New York City - has given me a unique insight into these talented performers. Even as poor city kids, we knew great talent when we saw it. We also could see the big changes that have taken places in movies, television and live theatre over these many years. I remember seeing Julius Caesar on the live stage in New York and Camelot several times with Richard Burton and Sir Lawrence Olivier and My Fair Lady starring Julie Andrews twice in one day. No, at the time, we would not be be looked at as the theatre elite, but just like all the female ushers who still work in the big downtown theaters in cities like Boston, New York, and Chicago, they know talent and brilliance as well as anybody. Recently, we all read about the nonsense substituting as comedy and entertainment in Central Park with the trash about the killing of our President. Then there was acclaimed actor Johnny Depp’s sick comment about calling for the

President’s assassination before an audience in the U.K., and ultimately comedian Kathy Griffin holding a replica of bloody severed head of President Trump. These and all the other sick spectacles that are called entertainment by second-rate writers and producers. Let me say it for all to hear, these people are a disgrace and embarrassment to the entertainment profession and our federal authorities should prosecute them for inciting a riot, and contributing to the decline of our children’s moral standards through the airwaves, which belong to the public.

Today, at the Celtic Music Festival, I watched thousands of children and families listen to great live Irish music, play and have a fun afternoon sponsored by the great people of Milton in Hutchinson Field. Selectman Dick Wells organized a great fun family event which would put today›s big corporate sponsored events in Central Park to shame.

Before that, I watched a hundred kids play in the Donnie Higgins

stick hockey tournament in South Boston. And just before that listened to a black missionary priest, Fr. William Ojuli from Uganda, at Gate of Heaven Church talk about the desperate need and all the great work going on in his poverty ravaged community in Africa. In talking to the visiting priest before Mass, I told him that I was very familiar with his community, because I had visited and assisted that very same community back in the 1990’s on behalf of President Clinton and Pope John Paul II when I was Ambassador to the Vatican. When he got through speaking during Mass, the large gathering of parishioners applauded him warmly, including the McGuire family who were attending the anniversary mass for Ed Sr, Elaine and Ed Jr. A wonderful caring Irish- American family.

The entire gathering also contributed to Fr. Ojuli’s missionary work. This is Boston Irish and America at its best, which we never read about in the press. But the people see it all the time.

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Medal of Honor Park... continued from page 1 fireworks display; two years later in 1779, Worcester followed suit.

If you’ve made no other plans, think about staying here in Boston over the Fourth. In our recent June 1 issue, page 11, South Boston Online wrote about how sparkling clean our beaches and their waters have become. Boston Harborfest 2017 starts this Saturday, July 1, with concerts and fireworks all along the City’s Inner Harbor. Look for how the boats anchored in Boston Harbor are decorated. Next Tuesday evening, join the joyful crowds at the Hatch Shell for the Fourth of July Boston Pops Concert, listen for Boston’s churches ring their “bells to freedom” during the 1812 Overture, and then enjoy the stupendous fireworks display that ends the evening (A TIP: Go to Mass. Avenue’s Harvard Bridge or Memorial Drive to view the fireworks only).

Another tip: On Tuesday morning around 10 a.m., go to the Old State House. Stand on the cobblestone circle where the victims of the Boston Massacre fell in 1770, and listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Will this be a long reading? No! Just ten minutes – that’s all. For more informa-

From Top Right: Admiral Farragut guards our shores to the East. Mayor Walsh thanks everyone for their part in the newly reopened Park. The newest memorial in South Boston – to World War II. The anchor in Marine Park. What does it commemorate? tion about the coming weekend in Boston, log onto Boston Discovery Guide and Boston Harborfest, there’s a lot to do out there.

As a final suggestion, stay right here in South Boston this weekend. Hang up your car keys for the next five days; take yourself and your kids (if any) to various beaches and historic points right here in the ol’ hometown – Dorchester Heights (where the first victory in our Revolutionary War was won), Castle Island, and the many monuments to South Boston’s war veterans. Stop in to the Milk Bottle at South Boston’s Children’s Museum – Sullivan’s is moving in there as we write.

Watch the Fourth of July fireworks from Dorchester Heights “way above the Esplanade crowds” .

And if all else fails, take your kids to the new playground at Medal of Honor/M Street Park. Enjoy!

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It’s David’s Neighborhood Now

Interstate 90 “David Ortiz Bridge”. continued from page 1 So now, when you walk up Brookline Avenue from Kenmore Station and cross that bridge to Fenway Park, you have well and truly entered David Ortiz’s neighborhood.

And will you, or anyone else, ever forget that 12th inning, walk-off home run David hit in Game Four of the 2004 American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Yankees? That blast was the specific starting point

of the Red Sox’ incredible trio of World Series Championships (’04, ’07, and ’13 – the Boston Strong year when we most needed it).

A huge crowd assembled for the renaming of David Ortiz Drive. Outpourings of respect and love for David came from the Red Sox leadership and Mayor Walsh. And although David was being remembered for his athletic achievements in Boston, it was his basic qualities as a fine man that dominated the ceremony –

Grillmaster and Mayor Marty Walsh with “Big Papi” on Yawkey Way.

A humble David Ortiz thanks the crowd by expressing his love for Boston.

his leadership, his deep love for Boston and New England, and his gratitude to those who helped him succeed, to his loyal teammates, and most of all, to his fans.

Perhaps the humblest and most meaningful thing David said in his acceptance remarks came when he mentioned his accomplishments.

He said, “Everything I was able to do on the playing field was not as important as what all of you did for the community in 2013. How fast we recovered.” He was referring of course to Boston’s recovery from the Marathon Bombing.

Very well spoken, David. We love you, too. Thousands of us, many with tears in our eyes, stood at the head of David Ortiz Drive as its new sign was unveiled.

“Comparisons are odious”, as the Good Book says. So who could you compare with David? It’s pointless to compare him to Ted Williams – two great but different players at two (very) different times. Argue about hitting power between Barry Bonds (762 home runs) and Hank Aaron (755) if

you wish, but don’t compare them to Big Papi. No, South Boston Online thinks the best comparison to David Ortiz comes from the defensive side of the baseball diamond – Pitcher Dennis Eckersley.

Eck defined and refined the crucial role of a modern relief pitcher – the so-called “Closer”. A shoo-in Hall of Famer, he was the first Major League pitcher to throw 20 wins and 50 saves in the same season. Fittingly, Eck even made up the phrase “walk-off home run”.

Similarly, Big Papi defined and refined the role of the clutch Designated Hitter. None have ever matched him; very few ever will in the future. And of course, he’s a shoo-in Hall of Famer as well. Isn’t it fitting that it has been named David Ortiz “Drive”, instead of something bland like “Way” or “Road” or “Street”?

For David certainly had “Drive”.

And to repeat, will you ever forget his Game Four, 12th inning, walk-off home run against the Yankees in 2004? That’s when the dream first began to come true.

The program to formally name David Ortiz Drive begins.

The huge crowd at the David Ortiz Drive unveiling.

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We Salute American Patriots on This 4th of July A Grateful Nation Celebrates Freedom.

“Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July!”

“Happy Independence Day.”

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch

Billy Linehan Boston City Council

“Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July!”

Michael Flaherty City Councilor-At Large

“Happy Fourth of July and God bless America.”

Nick Collins State Representative

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Old Colony Day, 2017 Hundreds showed up – both kids and kids at heart – for the Annual Old Colony Day, 2017. The oldest housing development in America, now fittingly called the Anne M. Lynch Homes, hosted yet another memorable celebration in South Boston. It was a great way to spend the first Saturday afternoon in the Summer of 2017.

An inflatable bounce house is essential during Old Colony Day.

Ed Flynn of himself, Phyllis Corbitt, and Steve Lynch at Old Colony Day

Tennis with BPD Officer Frank Williams is the order of the afternoon at Old Colony.

Two young ladies on horseback during the 2017 Old Colony Day.

Yes, there were those two South Boston summer favorites – grilled hamburgers and hot dogs.

City Council candidate Ed Flynn, BHA Commissioner Bill McGonagle, and BPD Officer George Billotte greet the 2017 Old Colony Day guests.

The BHA symbol in bright blues, courtesy of Doc Wayne, Beacon Communities?

An aerial photo of the 2017 Old Colony Day,

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Congressman Stephen F. Lynch Endorses Ed Flynn for City Concil Uniting South Boston’s Elected Officials in D2 Race Congressman

Stephen F. Lynch formally announced his endorsement this week of Ed Flynn for District 2 City Council. He joins a growing list of elected officials and unions who have endorsed Flynn’s candidacy, including South Boston’s Clerk Michael J. Donovan, Representative Nick Collins and City Councilor AtLarge Michael F. Flaherty, Jr. “”I am extremely proud to endorse my friend, Ed Flynn, for the Boston City Council District 2 seat. Ed is such a good and decent man. He is a wonderful reflection of his Dad, Ambassador Ray Flynn and his Mom, Cathy. I have known Ed for at least 30 years. From his patriotic service in the United States Navy to his ongoing efforts to ensure that Veterans and their families receive the care and benefits that they have earned - Ed has shown a willingness

to serve others and to be an advocate for people who can’t always provide for themselves. I am also very proud of the work that Ed Flynn has done at the U.S. Department of Labor where he was a true champion for America’s working families. I have also seen how involved that Ed and his wife Kristen have been in the community while raising their two children so I am absolutely certain that Ed will fight to improve the quality of life for residents from South Boston and Chinatown to the South End, Bay Village, and Downtown,” said Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Boston).”

Lynch’s endorsement represents the highest ranking official to endorse so far in the race, bringing the Flynn campaign support from officials at every level of government.

“I’m honored and humbled to have the support of Congressman Lynch and the entire Lynch family

in this campaign. I thank Congressman Lynch, Clerk Donovan, Representative Collins and Councilor Flaherty for all having the confidence in my abilities, work ethic, and passion to be our community’s next City Councilor. I look forward to honoring their commitments in me and hope to earn every resident’s vote this September. We

face many challenges at the city, state and federal level that often requires a collaborative effort to solve. Whether the issue is education, public safety, affordable housing, or job creation, we need to work together at all levels of government now more than ever to make our city thrive. I’ve done that my entire life and will continue to do so as City Councilor.”

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TechHire Boston: An Investment in Talent

by Rick Winterson

On Monday, June 19, a

group of more than 100 Greater Boston “business movers and shakers” gathered for a panel presentation and discussion that is part of “TechHire Boston”. This event was held in South Boston at District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, on our Waterfront.

TechHire Boston is focused on meeting the business demand for increasingly scarce high-tech capabilities in local employees.

There is a critical need in the City of Boston for a larger and deeper pool of talented, technically skilled individuals. A recent report by SkillWorks stated that more than half of the 156,000 computer and math-related jobs in Massachusetts are located in the Greater Boston high-tech sector.

This sector will grow an afdditional 9% by the end of 2018; it is encountering severe difficulties in finding enough qualified personnel. And you don’t have to

The TechHire Boston panel – Jim Whelan (moderator), Jody Rose, Makeeba McCreary, Shawn Bohen, and Paul Brassil. be told about corporations like GE relocating to South Boston or Bayer Life Sciences moving into Cambridge from Germany.

Monday’s event was upbeat; it was devoted to plans for improving technical skills of the residents of Boston neighborhoods.

The participants were impressive: Paul Grogan (CEO, The Boston Foundation) opened the meeting. Marybeth Campbell

(SkillWorks), Alysia Ordway (BostonPIC – Private Industry Council), and Philip Jordan (Economic Advancement Research Institute) presented strategies and updates on TechHire Boston.

The TechHire Boston panelists were equally impressive. Jim Whelan, SVP/CIO at Boston Properties, moderated. Panelists included Jody Rose (ED, New England Venture Capital), Makeeba McCrary (Senior Advisor External Affairs, Boston Public Schools), Shawn Bohen (National Director, Growth and Impact at Year Up), and Paul Brassil, (VP – IT, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston). They made clear the needs for talent to support Greater Boston’s continued growth, as

well as fielding many penetrating questions from the attendees.

TechHire Boston concluded with some very positive numbers. Mayor Walsh took time out from Sail Boston and countless other of his duties to announce the creation of a new talent pipeline with The Boston Foundation.

The Mayor pledged a $1 million investment from the City to kick off this pipeline. Paul Grogan then spoke about The Boston Foundation’s plans to invest $10 million in skill training over the next five years. All of this is to be done in collaboration with numerous community partners. More than 3,000 residents will be affected.

Good news, indeed!

Boston’s Mayor Marty Walsh announces a $1+ million investment in 3,000 local residents to meet the talent needs of the area’s growth industries.

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Retro Fun House: Coppersmith Restaurant

By Richard Campbell Although it is only a stone’s throw from Broadway station at 40 West Third street, newer Southie residents might find it a little hard to imagine exactly where this place is located. The first impression of this hidden restaurant is its low key entrance. Coppersmiths is formed from a recovered industrial copper works factory, and pretty much still looks like one. The designers have gone to great lengths to maintain its industrial steam punk style with hard benches, iron railings, old fashioned sky lights, retro tungsten lighting, food truck set pieces, massive bars, as well as upstairs deck with airstream trailer, and downstairs patio seating. The real question is not whether this is a suitable drink-fest and pick up scene, as date night was proving itself to be quite productive in that area; but if the place has serious legs as a dinner restaurant?

We delved into a few appetizers that sported their trademark barbeque sauces. The Thai chicken wings $13.00 are not really Thai, but what a Thai chef in Louisiana might fashion. They were crispy sweet and sticky with ample artery choking delicious fat, plus a hot peppery kick hinted upon with mint and peanuts in the drizzled sauce-really quite delicious. The barbeque crispy spare ribs were well cooked with a chewy coating and sweet sauce, though a little long in the bone, and not as meat worthy- at $8.00 and not for splitting, they are fine. The Caesar salad was nice-bland standard fare, and we ended up dipping the croutons into the Thai barbeque sauce, which I began to think was addictive. Fourteen dollars for a burger with American cheese? Even if the best quality beef, it seems a bit of a stretch without a flavor hook- for one can easily find true gourmet burgers at the same price point on Broadway in more cosseted climes. It is nice that they support local Christina’s Ice Cream by using them for their $7.00 frappes- if you tack one of the $14.00 sandwiches

onto that, you are almost in the affordable high calorie lunch zone.

Some guests had the Fire Roasted Salmon for $21.00 which looked nice coming out of the kitchen, but when you are reaching upwards in price for an entrée in South Boston, you want to be mindful of the portion control on the sides. There may not be many factory workers left here, but there are plenty of bigger guys who are not on diet plans. The fusilli pasta dish counteracts this with a more working class portion, using Kalamata olives as a substitute for meat. Thirteen dollars for a grilled cheese and tomato seems a little egregious in Southie. The working class portion thing cannot be stressed enough, given the featured styles. Maybe my age is showing, but when you drop nearly a hundred dollars for two dinners with drinks, the cliché black t-shirt and jeans thing doesn’t inspire- any more than wooden chairs without solid backs. This is a place that could show off its high ceilings more to continue the village feel, and soften the grit a bit with some big plants. I kept thinking potted trees could give the brick yard interior more of a garden feel.

These minor design quibbles

do not detract from the fact that the waiters and bar staff are uncompromisingly friendly, and the cool vibe really suits weekend fun. Especially created for the fat wallet young professional crowd who want to be part of a scene, Coppersmith is clever in an understated way, without being terribly creative. The drinking scene is acoustically civil and mob control for the upper deck was pretty well regulated. Up on the roof deck you get a glorious view

of RCN’s antennas. The entertainment value for such a big space could be better, but the smart staff genuinely cares if you get the best service. Management might want to back off the MBA price map, and offer a few entree bargains in their daily specials. For any restaurant selling this much alcohol shouldn’t balk at giving the regulars an entrée alternative to the more expensive standard fare designed for the beautiful people.

Spicy Thai Wings were delicious!

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I BIKE in South Boston

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It was quite an exciting and successful year for the Condon Community Center School Age Child Care Program with Director Kris Dowd, Assistant Director Mary O’Shea and counselors Caroline Noone and Ishmail Garcia. Each day was packed with learning and fun with trips to the gym, pool and computer lab. Best wishes to the children moving on to 1st grade. Looking forward to an amazing SBSC Juniors Program this summer for 5 & 6 year olds. There are still slots available. Call right away if interested (617)635-5100. #teamcondon

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keeping yourself in good health – a balanced diet and exercise.

Summer has finally come – as of June 21, after a totally dreary May – so the South Boston Community Health Center is not only providing a farmer’s market, it also sponsored a bicycle giveaway last Wednesday (the first day of summer, 2017). Maren Tober from the Health Center joined up with Kim from the BTD, Esther from the BHA office in West Broadway Housing, and Joe to run an “I BIKE in South Boston” afternoon last week.

This took place on the West Broadway Housing’s basketball courts, in back of the Condon School/Community Center. At 4 p.m., kids from everywhere

The Boston Police are happy to provide ice cream for bike give-away day. around lined up to get a bike.

The Boston Police joined in also, by providing free ice cream for all who showed up. Hubway, Boston’s vendor of bike rentals, offered inexpensive $5 yearly memberships – call 617-635-1470 for information about these memberships. You can get information about bike tips, classes, and bicycle routes at BostonBikes.org.

For further contacts about biking, get in touch with South Boston Healthy Community Champions, or Boston.gov/ hubwayprogram, or southiehcc@gmail.com.

Don’t be left out. Healthy exercise is right here in South Boston.

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Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid Parishes News Congratulations to Father Robert Casey, our Pastor, on the occasion of his 30th Anniversary to Priesthood.

Father Casey was ordained on June 20, 1987 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for the Archdiocese of Boston.

He’s served in Medford, Charlestown, Amesbury, South Boston. He celebrated his First Mass 30 years ago on the Feast of The Body and Blood of our Lord, and on Father’s Day! A Big Thank you to Father Francis Daly for coming to our parishes.

Cardinal O’Malley has asked Father Daly to be the Pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows in Sharron as of June 1, 2017. Best Wish and God Bless you Father Daly. Father Daly said that “My time here has been grace-filled and enjoyable. I wish to express my thanks to you, to the priest and staff here. I will carry you all and “Southie” in my heart until the call to my final assignment and beyond.”

lor’s degree in political science from the College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, Massachusetts), Father Tom worked in outside sales before joining in 2004 the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). During his 10 years of Jesuit formation, he earned a Masters of Philosophy degree from St. Louis University (St. Louis, Missouri) and, later, a Masters of Divinity degree from Boston College.

In 2014 Father Tom left the Jesuits

This month, we welcomed Father Thomas Olson, as our new Parochial Vicar. After earning in 2002 a Bache-

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in order to be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Boston. His first assignment as a Boston priest was St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Bridgewater. During his years as a Jesuit, seminarian, and priest, Father Tom has also worked as a teacher, development/fundraising professional, and educational consultant. His hobbies include travel, music, and politics.

Father Olson was ordained to the Priesthood in 2016 at the Holy Cross Cathedral. He is looking forward to his assignment in South Boston.

We, also, welcomed, Robert Degre, as our new Parish Faith Formation Coordinator and Confirmation Director. Robert will be assisting the Pastoral Staff with Faith Formation for the children and youth in our Religious Education Program and South Boston Catholic Academy, especially with our 3 year Confirmation Program. In addition, Robert will be assisting in adult faith formation in

the RCIA Program, Bible Study, Baptism Preparation, other Sacramental Preparations, as well as, assisting with our Liturgical Celebrations. Robert was born in Kanas City, Missouri, but raised in Norwood, MA where he attended St. Catherine of Siena Elementary and Middle School. He went onto Xaverian Brothers High School, graduating in the class of 2013. He then attended Providence College, where he studied both Theology and Philosophy. This May he graduated with two Bachelors of Artsone in Philosophy and one in Theology. While at Providence, Robert was heavily involved in the Knights of Columbus, Liturgical Ministries and Peer Ministry Program, helping develop the new Residential Ministry aspect program. He is excited to begin working in the Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid Parish Collaborative.

Gate of Heaven and St. Brigid Parish is offering an 8 Week Summer Bible Course, “Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible” written by Ascension Press, that examines the “big picture” story of the Bible, in order to understand how it is a story of God’s love for us as individuals. Classes will meet on the following Thursdays. July 11, 18 & 25, and August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29.

In addition, in order to accommodate a variety of schedules, the Parish will be offering two different class meeting times and locations. These are: 10 am in the Lower Level at Gate of Heaven Church or 6:30 pm in the Lower Level at St. Brigid Church. Anyone interested is welcome to register for either of these courses, by contacting Robert Degre at 617-268-3344 ex. 25 or via email at .

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Wednesday Night Concerts Return July 12th

he Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series returns from July 12 through August 30 for another great season of outdoor music to entertain music fans of all ages on City Hall Plaza with Strictly Sinatra by Michael Dutra, Disco Night with Stardust, a tribute to the great Stevie Wonder with Natural Wonder, and the smooth R&B stylings of Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes.

Now celebrating 45 years as Boston’s longest-running free outdoor concert series, these performances bring four summer nights of great entertainment to this unique venue located in the heart of Boston. All shows begin at 7 p.m.

The series is presented by Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with title sponsor Bank of America. Additional support is provided by media sponsor the Boston Herald,

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City Hall Plaza favorite Stardust returns on August 16 for Disco Night featuring classic dance floor and pop hits. Stardust is, in essence, a “SuperBand” formed by gathering some of the most talented and expe-

On August 23 Natural Wonder features a full band experience complete with a crack rhythm section, horn section, and the formidable Gabriel Bello, a #1 Billboard-ranked vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist, channeling the energy and artistry that has made Stevie Wonder an icon across decades and genres.

The Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series closes August 30 with the classic Philly soul of Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes.

For more information, please call (617) 635-4505 or visit the Parks Department online at boston.gov/departments/parksand-recreation or facebook. com/bostonparksdepartment.

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