Welcoming Transitional Deacon Chris Tuttle
Saint Brigid of Kildare would like to welcome transitional Deacon Chris Tuttle, who began his role here the weekend of May 20, and will be at St. Brigid of Kildare for the next 10 weeks. Deacon Chris just finished his sixth year at the Pontifical College Josephinum, from where he will graduate in May of 2018. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree and a Master of Arts in Theology degree.
At St. Brigid, Deacon Chris hopes to learn valuable aspects for priestly ministry while also serving as a deacon at the parish. He will participate in the liturgies, preach, baptize, and help out with marriages and funerals. He will be learning practical aspects of parish life like Baptismal and Marriage preparation, how the annulment process works, and administrative aspects pertaining to the parish finances and parish policies and procedures.
Deacon Chris graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in 2001. He then went to Otterbein College for a year before entering the golf industry. He worked for Brookside Country Club, then went to Naples, Florida where he was an assistant golf professional. He then worked as a teaching professional, then later head teaching professional for PGA Tour Superstores in Atlanta for a year then in Phoenix for six years before he applied to go to the seminary.
Deacon Chris is most looking forward to "
being immersed in this large and busy parish and learning from the priests and experienced staff members and just being with the people of the parish.
" You can reach him at the parish office at (614) 761-3734 or
[email protected]
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Financial Peace University Returning June 14
Learn the smarter way to manage your money with Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University.
Approximately 76% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, regardless of their income. "Broke" has become the new normal in our nation, but this doesn't have to be true for you.
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Financial Peace University will begin Wednesday, June 14 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Hendricks Hall.
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SPICE Summer Get Moving Program
The St. Brigid of Kildare SPiCE Wellness and Get Moving program is sponsoring a series of fun, active events this summer such as soccer, yoga, volleyball, and a dance party. The main objective is to get children moving twice a week for 2 hours in a fun, non-competitive setting. Remember to bring a water bottle!
The Summer Get Moving program takes place June 6 - August 10, 2017. You must sign up for each individual session online. A parent consent/medical form must be turned in at your child's first session. All students entering K-6th grade in St. Brigid School, Parish, and Religious Ed are welcome, and the program will be especially sensitive to kids with special needs. All 7th-12th grades are welcome to volunteer as helpers throughout the program; please contact Morgan Ventresco at [email protected] if interested.
TO SIGN UP:
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Isn't That Just Like a Woman: Women of Israel
Join this Bible Study open to men and women who want to learn a little bit more about the wonderful women of our Bible. You will also learn some biblical history, and one way to "break open the word," and apply it to your life.
In this first set, we will explore the lives of the Women of Israel and try to hear their voices speak to us today. All too often we hear the phrase, "Isn't that just like a woman ..." and the intended meaning is not always complimentary. As we meet the biblical women we will give new meaning to being "just like a woman ..." and see it as a mark of courage, determination, loyalty and faith.
WOMEN OF ISRAEL will be held June 1,8,15 at 7 PM in the Berry Room. No registration is required. Contact
Sr. Teresa Tuite, OP with questions at [email protected].
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pcoming Women's Bible Study:
Becoming Heart Sisters:
A Bible Study on Authentic Friendships
Woman to woman friendships are as important to our mental, physical and spiritual health as rest, exercise and prayer. We don't just want friends - we need friends. God created us to have relationships with others.
Using this program, we will dig into timeless truths of scripture and see examples of friendships. If you are not sure if you want to participate in this program or if you want more information, come to the Program Overview and sample session on August 23 from 7:00- 8:30 pm. There will be time for you to ask questions and to see what a session would be like. This will give you the information you need in deciding to register or not register.
Registration will go from July 31 until September 1, 2017.
Program Dates: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 7:00- 8:30 PM
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Volunteer Dinner Dance photos
Thanks to all who attended our Dueling Piano Show volunteer dinner dance on April 29!
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Programs to help older adults
Are you an
older adult or a concerned family member of a senior? Are you looking at ways to continue to live at home safely, or to downsize and declutter? Are you interested in learning about senior housing options? Do you need help to figure out complicated Medicare choices, need help with insurance forms, or need an advocate to accompany you to doctor appointments? Do you need help with transportation or shopping? Syntero, Inc., formerly Dublin Counseling Center, is a local non-profit agency that has been serving Dublin residents for 40 years. Thanks to generous funding from the City of Dublin, Syntero's senior supportive services have now been expanded and are available to Saint Brigid of Kildare parishioners in Dublin. Through the
Older
Adults Program, Syntero's services can also link seniors with personal or mental health counseling for stress, anxiety or depression (office or home visits). There is no charge for these services.
If you are interested in learning more about the services available for yourself or a senior loved one, please contact Kim VanHuffel at
[email protected].
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Help Needed: Funeral Ushers and Bereavement Luncheons
One of the most compassionate things we do as a Church is the care offered to families at the death of a loved one. We do this in many ways but two places where help is needed is at the Mass of Resurrection and the Bereavement Luncheon. For everything to go smoothly for the family we take care of all the details at Church.
Right now, we have a critical shortage of ushers for the service. Ideally we would have two ushers for each service. Now, we have only three total ushers and I am wearing them out. We would like to have 6 to 8 so it would not be too burdensome for anyone. You do not have to be an usher currently and
you would only be an usher for funerals NOT for the weekend Masses. You do have to stand a bit so take that into consideration.
The second area where help is needed is for the Bereavement Luncheon. Judy Murcer is the coordinator of this ministry. We have more than 100 people who graciously, time after time, donate food. Thank you so much for that - and we are always more than happy to add to that number. Where the help is needed is for the luncheon itself. You can come to set-up, serve or clean-up. Some volunteers do only one of the three, and some do all three. It is a time commitment for those who do all three. They usually arrive about 9:00 am and stay until everything is all cleaned and put away (usually about 2:00 pm). Others come to help with set-up or clean-up and are gone in about 1 ½ hours.
Please men and women, look to see if either being an usher or helping with the Bereavement Luncheon would be something you would like to do. We would be very grateful. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please call Sister Teresa 614-761-3734.
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Preschool Garden Party
The garden was central to the Religious Ed preschoolers' learning this year as they discovered the wonder of God's creation through hands-on learning in the garden with Papa Jack. To thank him for all the time he spent with them, the 3 and 4 year olds made him a tree with their handprints, which they presented at their closing ceremony. Thanks to Papa Jack for all his work!
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Cub Scouts Collecting Worn Flags
The Cub Scouts are collecting American flags that are worn and need retiring. They will be retiring them during their camp on
June 3rd and 4th. Please drop off your worn American flags in the school office by
Thursday, June 1.
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Do you know anyone interested in becoming Catholic?
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Are you, or do you know of anyone, who might be interested in becoming Catholic?
For information about our RCIA program,
please complete the form on the bottom of the RCIA webpage here. Our first meeting will be an orientation meeting on Thursday, October 12, 2017, from 7:30-9:00 pm in the Church basement. The calendar for this coming year is on our website at: www.stbrigidofkildare.org under the link "Want to Become Catholic?" on the home page.
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 Religious Ed Registration
May 1st - July 1st
Online registration for Religious Education will be
May 1- July 1 for the 2017-2018 school year. The link to registration can be found at the parish website
www.stbrigidofkildare.org beginning
May 1, 2017. Additional information coming soon!
Please contact the Office of Religious Education at
(614)761-1176 with questions.
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Recruiting New Cub Scouts
Boys entering 1st through 5th grades
St. Brigid Cub Scout Pack 117 is looking for boys who will be entering 1st through 5th grades in the 2017-2018 school year. All boys in these age groups, whether a parishioner or student at St. Brigid are welcome to join.
The Scouting program teaches youth to be good citizens of their community, to be responsible to their families and reverent to God in a "Fun with a Purpose" atmosphere.
Joining this spring will entitle each youth and their families to participate in many summer activities including a weekend campout with archery, fishing, campfires and the like, building a float for the Dublin Fourth of July parade and walking in the parade, participating in the summer day camp, and much more.
If you are interested in joining the nearly 60 boys currently in the Cub Scouting program at St. Brigid, contact Cubmaster Jeff Leach at
614-761-2826 or email him at
[email protected].
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 Vacation Bible School
Adult Volunteers Needed
St. Brigid of Kildare's VBS will take place June 19, 2017 - June 23, 2017.
With almost 200 children registered to participate, we are in need of a few more Adult Volunteers.
If you would like to join us as we Build the Kingdom of God, please
click here
to register or contact VBS director Amie Lopez at [email protected].
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 EPIC Middle School Youth Group is forming now for the 2017-2018 School Year!
Be a part of St. Brigid of Kildare's growing Middle School Youth Group. With over 200 members from St. Brigid School, Grizzell, Karrer, Sells and other local schools, EPIC is a great place to earn Confirmation service hours with your friends, be part of the St. Brigid community and grow actively in your faith.
We meet once per month from September through April. Students attend 12:15 pm Mass together, come to Hendrick's Hall for pizza, games and discussion and complete two hours of meaningful service with their friends.
To Sign Up: go to the Middle School Youth Group page on the parish website here and fill out the electronic registration, or contact Kim VanHuffel at [email protected]. Seventh graders MUST re-register. Once you sign up, you will receive all communications about the program, including the schedule once it is finalized. There is no cost to participate.
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St. Brigid high school summer youth ministry is open to all high school students, incoming freshmen through 2017 graduates and everyone in between. Plan to join us this summer? Be sure to complete an Activity Consent form on the parish high school youth ministry
webpage
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Summer Ministry
Summer Scripture
Thursdays from6:15-7 PM at Brigid's Green
June 8, 15, 22, & 29/ July 6, 20, & 27
Bring your bible & a friend!
Summer Social
Thursdays from7-8 PM at Brigid's Green
June 8, 15, 22, & 29/ July 6, 20, & 27
Come hang out with friends, play sports, and chat!
*Ultimate Frisbee pick-up games 8-8:30 PM on June 8, 15, & 22 at Brigid's Green (after the Summer Socials) to prepare for the Diocesan Ultimate Frisbee Tournament! All are welcome.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
June 19-23, 2017 9:00 AM-noon in St. Brigid school.
Visit the
VBS webpage
to see how you can help St. Brigid of Kildare VBS!
Diocesan Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
June 25, 2017 from 5:30-9:30 PM at the Church of the Resurrection
Wear Green &bring $2 (to cover ice cream & snacks)
*Ultimate Frisbee pick-up games 8-8:30 PM on June 8, 15, & 22 at Brigid's Green (after the Summer Socials) to prepare for the Diocesan Ultimate Frisbee Tournament! All are welcome.
Young Women's Theology of the Body Summer Series (Class of 2017)
Wednesdays from 9:30-11 AM in the Massey Room
May 31; June 7, 14, 21, & 28; July 5, 19, & 26; Aug. 2 & 9
Gospel Road Diocesan Mission Trip
July 9-13, 2017 (Sunday, 2:30 PM - Thursday, 7:30 PM).
Registration deadline has passed. Please contact Laura Butsch to see if spots are available.
2017-2018 HS Youth Ministry Sneak Peek
It is easy to compartmentalize who we are. At school, you are this person. At home, you are that person. On your team, you are another person. At church, you are someone else. In prayer, you are this way. In friendships, you are that way. But God calls us to wholeness. We are called to be entirely His...always. Imagine what life could be if we always remembered that we are loved and known by God and allowed that to guide us. This coming year our ministry focus will be Identity Revealed. We will explore our identity in Christ, what it means to be known and loved by God, and how that can transform our lives if we allow it. Join us this coming school year as we learn and grow through discussion, scripture,
theology of the body
, guest speakers, service, prayer, and music in an effort to follow Christ, wholeheartedly.
Parent Info Session:
Sunday, August 27 (evening, time is TBA).
HS Youth Ministry Kick-Off:
Thursday, September 7, 2017, 7:30-9 PM
Winter Retreat:
February 10-11, 2018
2017-2018 calendar coming soon
Director of High School Youth Ministry:
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Young Adult Ministry
Spring Series
Join us for the final week of our Spring Series, Everybody's Working, focusing on the theology of work.
May 30
7:30-9 PM Discussion in the Massey Room of Hendricks Hall
Topic: Not What, but how
From Fr. Mike Schmitz's series: Everybody's Working, but is everybody working for the right things?
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Deaths of Parishioners
The following parishioners funerals were celebrated at St. Brigid of Kildare in the last month. Ple
ase remember them and their families in prayer.
- Wayne Keiser
- Carolyn Vitak
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