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BSA Troop 77:
Sponsored by St. Mary Church
Established in 1964, Chelmsford Troop 77 currently has about 20-25 active scouts and adult leaders who — prior to COVID-19 restrictions — met every Wednesday at St. Mary's 7:00-8:30. The troop STILL meets weekly [thank you Zoom] and holds scout-led, outdoor
events such as bike rides, fishing outings, and working on Eagle projects*.
If you are interested in learning more about our Troop, or having your son/daughter attend one of our events, feel free to contact Kristi Walsh at walshdavid@comcast.net.
Scouting is a wonderful way to have outdoor experiences, take on roles of leadership, improve public speaking skills, communicate more effectively, and have fun with other kids!
Eagle Scout Project: 2020
Thanks to you, our generous parishioners, Jack Walsh, of Troop 77, raised the necessary funds for his Eagle Scout project. Jack is giving back to his faith community by selecting St. Mary's as the site of his project.
Jack has built a St. Joseph Prayer Garden at the entrance of the St. Mary Parish Center. It is a 2-level raised garden bed with with ambient lighting, a bench, and a statue of St. Joseph, Patron Saint of the Universal Church to come soon. Check it out next time you ar in the area!
On behalf of Jack, thank you for supporting him as he works towards this very prestigious rank.
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On Sunday, June 19, 2022, Boy Scout Troop 77 presented Fr. Brian with the Bronze Pelican Award.
The pelican is an ancient Christian symbol which has several meanings. One aspect of the symbolism describes the relationship of Jesus Christ with His people by referring to how a mother pelican will give her life‘s blood for her young to nurture and protect it.
Early Christians had a liturgical symbol of the pelican as a representation of Christ. The significance of the bronze pelican emblem is Christ-like devotion to youth. It acknowledges that adults in Scouting are called to nurture and raise our scouts in Catholic ideals. It recognizes adults in Scouting who have made contributions to the spiritual development of youth in Scouting.
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