Announcing a NEW Raffle Ticket option for 2018's event ...  enter to win your choice of TUITION for a whole year, or $6,000 CASH. You don't need to attend the event to purchase raffle tickets, so spread the word to friends and family!

Our SPiCE Story: The Owens Family

From Tracy and Jeanne Owens:

We have lived in Dublin for nearly ten years, moving from Philadelphia in early 2007.  Henry was 5; he's now 14 and a freshman at Bishop Watterson High School.  Evie was 3; she's now in 7th grade at St. Brigid of Kildare School.  And Eliot was a newborn baby.

Two years later Eliot was diagnosed with autism.  In addition to the physical and mental difficulties that his condition was expected to cause, we were very worried about his emotional and spiritual well being.

Before starting kindergarten, we met several times with the staff at St. Brigid School.  We were very comfortable with the conditions and we were assured that children with special needs are welcome in an inclusive classroom so, together with the teaching team, we built a plan for Eliot's success.

We have now served as Chairs of the SPiCE program at St. Brigid of Kildare Parish for three years.  The SPiCE program at St. Brigid is more than just a way of thinking.  It is a concerted effort to bring strong awareness of conditions that require support, and to provide the necessary tools and skills for teachers to reach students who learn in non-traditional ways, and to keep students in the classroom with their peers and not out in a separate room.  SPiCE is making a tremendous difference in Eliot's life because he is learning his schoolwork, advancing his faith formation, and learning to make friends.

SPiCE has been helpful for Henry and Evie and other students, too.  Understanding special needs gives kids a strong foundation in empathy, serving others, early leadership skills, and expanding what it means to be a friend.

Support SPiCE

Support SPiCE through its main fundraiser -- Corks for a Cause. You can purchase tickets to the event or a raffle ticket for a chance to win a year's tuition or $6,000 cash at the following link:  https://stbrigid18.auction-bid.org/microsite/register-tickets 

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Lenten Speaker Series

Catholic Social Teaching has always been present in our faith tradition, deeply rooted in scripture and called for by Jesus. High School Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, and Adult Ministry are offering a Lenten Series that will touch upon some of the issues facing our world today.

Join us in Hendricks Hall from 7-8:30 PM on the following Thursdays during Lent:

February 22: Modern Day Slavery
March 1: Poverty and Homelessness
March 8: Care of the Elderly
March 15: Hunger (spiritual & physical)*
March 22: Catholic Social Teaching

Each workshop will include a guest speaker presentation and an activity that will offer an experiential piece. These evenings are open to the community. Children in 8th grade or younger must have a parent/ guardian attend the evening with them.

*Your RSVP to any evening you plan to attend is appreciated. RSVP is required for the March 15 evening on Physical & Spiritual Hunger

Coordinated by Laura Ginikos & Sr. Teresa Tuite.
Questions? Laura Ginikos at (614) 718-5832 or [email protected]

RSVP HERE

You are Invited to Minister Training
February 10, 8:30 am in the Church

Have you ever considered serving the church as a liturgical minister? Read below to find out more about what's involved.

• Who can be a Eucharistic Minister? A Eucharistic Minister must be Confirmed and 16 years of age or older
• At what age can a parishioner become a Junior Usher? Individuals in 5th Grade and above are able to train as Junior Ushers
• Do I have to get to church early on days I serve? Yes, ministers are asked to arrive 20 minutes before Mass begins
• Is there a dress code? Yes, business casual dress is recommended, no jeans, tennis shoes, athletic shoes or flip flops
• Am I required to serve at the same Mass time every month? No, you decide when you serve
• Who decides how many times a month I serve? You decide how often you would like to serve
• Who decides when I serve? You do. Each month you tell us dates you are unavailable for the following month. 
• Is there online training available for Ushers? Yes, Ushers can train in person or take the online training and then mentor alongside an experienced Usher
• Sometimes it's hard to find a seat at Easter and Christmas Holy Day Masses. A reserved seating area is designated for you and your immediate family if you serve at one of these Holy Day Masses. 
• Does it matter if I travel frequently? No because you decide when you will be scheduled
• What about unexpected business trips and family emergencies? You will be provided with a list of Ministers you can contact to get a replacement. 

Online Registration is available for all ministries at stbrigidofkildare.org/during-mass/ 

Once registered you will receive an e-mail prior to the next training session with details and a reminder of the date/time.

Altar Server training will be held on a separate date in March. More details will be sent soon.

Questions? Contact Vicky Humphrey at [email protected]