Common Threads
APRIL 2021
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“He has risen! He is not here."
- Mark 16:6
Let us rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord and reflect on the hope and newness this celebration offers to us as a parish. May God's blessings be with you and your family in a special way during this Holy season.
We continue to work to keep our parishioners safe while trying to meet the worship needs of our faith community. Please continue to be patient and supportive. Our goal is to be together again as a family, but we will not put anyone at risk in this process. We are continuing to move forward with the advice of our parish medical experts and Diocesan guidelines and will send more updates soon. Thank you for everything you have done to take care of our parish community.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Msgr. Joseph M. Hendricks
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Father Morris Reassigned as Pastor at St. Catharine's |
Father Matthew Morris, Parochial Vicar, has been appointed by Bishop Brennan to serve as the Pastor of St. Catharine Catholic Church in Bexley, Ohio, beginning July 6, 2021. He will oversee both the parish and St. Catharine School as part of his new assignment.
Father Morris has been Parochial Vicar at St. Brigid of Kildare for the last five years. He previously served as Parochial Vicar at St. Michael the Archangel in Worthington, OH. He holds a Bachelor in Business from Ohio University, a Master of Business Administration from Bowling Green State University, and a Master of Arts in Theology from the Pontifical College Josephinum. Father Morris grew up in Lancaster, Ohio, and prior to joining the seminary, spent the beginning of his career as an accountant.
At Saint Brigid of Kildare, Father Morris has been instrumental in taking our Masses online for our at-home audience. He also oversaw the liturgical ministries, the Parish Life Committee, and assisted Monsignor Hendricks as needed. We are very grateful for his service over the past five years at St. Brigid of Kildare, and he will be greatly missed!
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Virtual Corks for a Cause Begins Sunday! |
We are excited to kick off Virtual Corks for a Cause on Sunday, April 18! Corks for a Cause is our primary fundraiser for the SPiCE program at St. Brigid of Kildare.
Our silent auction bidding will open on Sunday, April 18 and close Saturday, April 24 at 9 PM.
Watch for an email to kick off this exciting week, which will feature a silent auction, the popular wine grab, videos about our SPiCE program, some fun social media activities (follow along @stbrigidparish on Instagram) and much more!
Make sure you’re on the email list by visiting stbrigidofkildare.org and scroll down then click “E-Newsletter Sign Up.”
Thank You Sponsors!
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Congratulations to our RCIA class of 2021! This year, we had a total of 22 people participate in RCIA and become Catholic, or complete their Sacraments of Initiation by being Confirmed in the Church.
Congratulations to our three adult Catechumens, two children who were baptized, three Confirmandi (who received the Sacrament of Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist), and nine Candidates who received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.
Congratulations to all and welcome to St. Brigid.
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On Holy Saturday, April 3, the Blessing of Easter food took place outdoors at 2pm under the bell tower by Deacon Paul Zemanek. We had a great weather day! (Food was covered and masks were worn). |
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You are invited: Let's get together for an in-person, on-campus summer small group! |
This in-person, on campus summer small group is for women of the parish, incoming 9th grade (fall 2021) through adult women of all ages.
We will meet on Wednesday evenings, June 16 through August 4 from 7-8:15 PM as we learn about and from the life of St. Catherine of Siena.
St. Catherine of Siena | Setting the World Ablaze
In her mere 33 years she left such a rich legacy that she is named a Doctor of the Church. She is best known for The Dialogue, a book of meditations and revelations in which she shares intimate conversations with God. She used her ‘feminine genius’ to address the problems the world presented her and her words will ring as true today as when she first exhorted fellow Christians: “Be who you are called to be and you will set the world ablaze!”
This small group is free, but participants are responsible for purchasing their own study materials for $34.95.
Plan to participate?
Complete the registration form linked below so we can plan for your participation. After submitting the form, you will be provided with a link to purchase the St. Catherine of Siena study materials from Endow Ministries.
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Real Presence, Real Future Reflections: Live What We Believe |
3rd Sunday of Easter, April 18, 2021
Pamela Harris, Resurrection Parish & RPRF Commission Member
Today’s Gospel invites us to live as missionary disciples who serve Christ in the work of the Church. We believe in the Life, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. When He appeared in the Upper Room, the disciples’ initial response was confusion and fear. Their anxiety dwindled upon seeing His wounds and after he ate, their minds opened to the meaning of Scripture. Then Jesus commissioned them to preach salvation to all. Through our baptism, we are called to be witnesses to the Gospel, living what we believe with open hearts and minds. May the Peace of the Risen Christ be with you!
To read more about how we are growing together in the life of faith and discipleship in the Diocese of Columbus, visit www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org.
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Summer Camp for Young Children |
Calling all parish children ages four to six! Join us this summer for TREASURED: a faith-based camp. Make new friends and discover that you are God’s greatest treasure through bible stories, music, crafts, outdoor games, and much more!
Space is limited! Each program pod will hold no more than 12 children of the same age group. Each pod will have two counselors to supervise children. The summer program will run Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 11:30 am in the preschool arks on Saint Brigid of Kildare campus (located inside the units on the parking lot).
Please note that each week will be the same program so children should only attend one session. Children must be at least four years old by June 1, 2021 and have not completed first grade in order to register for the program.
Program Date Options:
Session 1- June 7-11
Session 2- June 14-18
Session 3- June 21-25
Session 4- July 26-30
Session 5- Aug 2-6
Session 6- Aug 9-13
Available sessions will be determined by registration numbers. In order to implement safe covid practices and offer a high-quality experience, the cost to attend the summer program is $100.00 per child.
Registration opens Monday, April 26 at 10 AM and slots will be filled based on registration order. To register, visit www.stbrigidofkildare.org (search "summer camp" or view the Recent News).
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Celebrating High School Seniors |
Spring is here and graduation is approaching. This year, we will be celebrating our high school seniors across the internet and in person!
How are we celebrating online?
Please share with us your high school senior's name, photo, high school, and fall 2021 plans so we can celebrate them with you! St. Brigid of Kildare Church will honor your graduate through publications in the parish bulletin (print and online), parish website, parish YouTube challenge, parish Instagram, and the High School Youth Ministry Instagram throughout the first week and weekend of June.
How are we celebrating in person?
Parents and high school graduates are invited to attend our Catholic in College Night on Wednesday, June 9 from 7:15-8:30 PM. Current college students from Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati will be present to share about finding balance, owning our faith, and continuing to grow as an intentional disciple during college. These college students will also respond to questions parents or high school graduates have about the transition to college and more! Graduation gifts will be provided for the high school graduates in attendance, so RSVP is required.
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Seeking Director for Early Childhood Program |
Saint Brigid of Kildare School, located at 7175 Avery Road in Dublin is seeking a Director for our Early Childhood Summer Program. This position will be needed June 1- June 25, and July 22- Aug 13 (Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm) Candidates must be available for all dates.
As Director you will develop, implement and lead activities and programs for children ages four to six. The Director will also be required to oversee summer program staff, maintain appropriate paperwork for students registered for the program, and ensure compliance with ODE preschool licensing rules.
Requirements:
- Catholic required
- High school diploma or equivalent required; College degree preferred, but not required.
- Previous preschool experience preferred but not required.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- BCI & FBI background checks must be current and satisfactory.
- Must participate in a VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training safe environment seminar and maintain compliance.
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KofC Virtual Free Throw Contest |
Please join us and participate in our virtual Free Throw contest for girls and boys ages 9 to 14 years old. This year, we'll be recognizing all participants. Let's have some fun!
Like most everything else, this year's Free Throw Championship will be different than other years. While the district and state level tournaments won't be taking place this year, we can still have some fun doing a virtual free throw contest focused on fun and participation at St. Brigid of Kildare!
We won't be getting together this year. Parents, please work with your children to find a safe basketball hoop where you can, after a few practice shots, take 10 free throws and report here how many you make!
All participants will be recognized with a participation certificate!
This virtual event will end on April 30th, 2021.
Feel free to share your participation in this fun event on social media! #StBrigid2021KnightsFreeThrowFun
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Do you still not understand?
Are your hearts hardened?
Do you have eyes yet still do not see?
Do you have ears yet still do not hear?
Do you still not understand?
These questions are woven in and out through the Gospel of Mark and as we walk around inside the heart of this Gospel, we might ask ourselves the same questions. As we invite this gospel to hold up a mirror to our lives, Jesus might ask the same question of us.
Over the next few months, I hope that you will spend time with the Gospel of Mark, not just in the few hours that we gather via ZOOM but in your own study time, your own prayer time and in the common prayer of the Church’s liturgy. Mark is the primary Gospel for the liturgy this year. It is the perfect Gospel for the times in which we are living. Mark is a fast-paced gospel. Jesus is on a mission and is driven to see it to completion. Let the Gospel find the opening in you so that it can enter into you and move around in you. Look for the opening in the Gospel so that you can enter into it and walk around in it.
DATES/TIME: Tuesday Evenings 7:00 – 8:15 PM from April 13th through May 25th via ZOOM
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Pause for Prayer Continues through May |
Join us in taking a pause for prayer on Monday nights. This series is a visual and audio presentation of “Be still and know that I am God” Ps 46:10. We begin at 7:00 PM and close by 7:20. This Pause for Prayer invites you into a short period of quiet mindfulness using inspirational text, which is broken open with imagery and music and a blessing. Each is independent of the other so join in as your schedule allows. Monday evenings at 7:00 PM through May 31, 2021. – Sister Teresa
Join Zoom Meeting (NO REGISTRATION NEEDED):
Meeting ID: 825 3385 6351
Passcode: PAUSE
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Catherine of Siena Institute's Called and Gifted Workshop |
Christ is calling us to participate in his work, as in Luke 5: 4 “Put out into deep water and let down your nets”. Discover the unique gift of love to which God has called you by attending the Catherine of Siena Institute’s Called and Gifted workshop on Saturday, April 17th from 8:30 to 4:30 pm at St. Francis DeSales Church, 45 Granville St. Newark, Ohio.
Since 1997, Catherine of Siena Institute has equipped hundreds of parishes throughout North America and the UK to form Lay Apostles through a unique, powerful and comprehensive exploration of Charisms, our gratuitous gifts from God. Use of Charisms can turn Parish Life from ordinary to extraordinary, producing results beyond individual’s natural abilities.
The pilot team from St. Brigid completed the program and responded 100% that the program had value and met their expectations on exit survey. Father Brent Bowen O. P. and Mark Cesnik from Catherine of Siena Institute will be our facilitators. Program cost is $65.00 and includes lunch. A livestream of the conference is available for the same cost and a link will be sent once you register. See St. Francis of DeSales website for Covid-19 protocols.
Go to:
Questions? contact Dan Lorenz Dan@joeknowsenergy.com or 614-989-2228. For more information about Catherine of Siena Institute go to www.siena.org. Explore your gifts, discover your call and set the world on FIRE.
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High School Youth Ministry: Summer Look Ahead |
This summer is about being in person, outside, in service, and with community. Check out the opportunities below and start thinking about what to prioritize this summer.
Habitat for Humanity Playhouse Project
The Playhouse Project is a unique opportunity that allows Habitat for Humanity MidOhio to partner with sponsors (like us!) to build a playhouse for a local family, providing children with a safe place to play and imagine what home means to them!
We design the playhouse (paint colors, accessories, etc.) based on the interests of the child/ family assigned to us. We build the playhouse from a kit provided by Habitat for Humanity. There is no building experience necessary to participate.
To maintain social distancing and PGC compliance, registration is open to the first 24 teens. To register, you MUST:
- Be 14 years of age or older
- Attend a team planning and design meeting from 7:30-8:30 PM on Wednesday, June 2
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Attend the entire build day (9:15 AM-5 PM on Saturday, June 12)
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Click here to see a photo album of playhouses built so far.
Registration will close when spots are full.
Dublin Giving Garden
Meet at the Dublin Giving Garden to care for creation and your neighbor as you water and weed the community garden beds. The produce harvested from the Giving Garden is donated to the Dublin food pantry to nourish our community. When? Every Tuesday, June 8 – August 10 from 10-11:30 AM
Patio Board Games
Join us for board games on the Massey Teen Room patio from 7:15-8:30 PM on Wednesdays, June 2, July 7, and August 4.
We will meet on the Massey Teen Room Patio (enter through Hendricks Hall).
High School Youth Ministry Project Coordinator Applications:
Teens, you have diverse interests, valuable skills, and busy schedules! Let’s work together so your gifts and talents can be shared without overtaxing your schedule.
If you are interested in peer ministry leadership, consider a co-leading a specific project based on your interests, skills, and availability. Two to four teens will be selected to co-coordinate the planning and execution of a given project under the support of youth ministry adult leadership.
Upcoming project coordinator opportunities include Dublin Giving Garden, Patio Board Games, Fall Small Group Hospitality, and (hopefully) the Fall Half-Night Lock-in.
Applications are due by May 11, 2021.
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Protecting God's Children (PGC) Zoom Session |
The Diocese of Columbus will be offering Protecting God's Children (PGC) training sessions via ZOOM on April 28 and May 26 at 6:00 pm.
Please visit www.virtus.org for registration and meeting instructions. Click on First-Time Registrant, View a list of sessions, chose Columbus, OH (Diocese) and create a Virtus account. These Zoom PGC sessions are listed under Holy Spirit.
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St. Charles Father/Son Mass & Luncheon April 24 |
Current students, 5th-8th Grade Boys, Incoming 9th Graders (Class of 2025) Welcome!
St. Charles Preparatory School is hosting the 2021 Father/Son Mass & Luncheon on Saturday, April 24, 2021. This event is open to prospective 4th-8th grade boys, current students, incoming 9th graders and graduates and their sons along with their fathers and grandfathers. We will wear masks, socially distance and follow all safety measures as directed by the state, city and diocese.
The day’s activities will start with a Main Campus tour (9:00 a.m.), Mass (10:30 a.m.) and guest speaker, Mr. Chuck Strickler, in the Robert C. Walter Student Commons. Afterwards, everyone is then invited over to the Robotics and Mentoring Center for a boxed lunch provided by Bosc + Brie. Tours of that facility, as well as the athletic and training facilities of West Campus, will also be provided. There will be a number of other activities going on around campus for attendees to watch including several athletic team games and demonstrations by the school’s Robotics Team.
Registrations are required and attendance is limited to the first 325 people who sign up (no later than Thursday, April 22nd, please) on our online SignUp Genius event page located in the event’s posting on the school’s Homepage (www.stcharlesprep.org). Please contact the school’s Alumni and Communications Director, Louis J. Fabro ’83 at lfabro@scprep.org, with any questions. We hope you can join us for this special tradition!
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Mass Intentions: July - September 2021 Open |
We are now taking Mass intention requests electronically on the website for Masses in July, August and September 2021.
We will only be taking requests for July, August & September 2021 at this time.
In order to fairly accommodate all Mass Intentions requested, we ask that you request no more than two (2) Mass intentions per family per quarter and only one Mass intention per month.
*Because of COVID-19, Mass times may change. You are only requesting a date for Mass intentions. There is no option to select a time for a Mass. If the date you request is not available, the Mass will be assigned on the closest available date.
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Make it a Date! Strengthening Your Marriage During a Pandemic
Virtual Edition
Saturday, April 17, 2021
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Virtually via Zoom
All married and engaged couples are invited to St. Brigid’s 21st Make It A Date! event.
We’ll be launching a new video series that coupled with small group discussions
will help us focus on our marriages as well as meet other couples who also want
to make their relationships a priority.
Anne and Michael Flock will help us kick off this new series. Anne and Michael, St. Brigid parishioners, have three school-age children.
Registration Is Necessary
Please RSVP to Ellen Little at ellen.little.187@gmail.com or 614-595-9628 by April 15th and we’ll send you the link for the meeting.
Sponsored by Family First and the St. Brigid School of Adult Faith Formation
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Knights of Columbus Scholarship Opportunity - Deadline Today |
The St. Brigid of Kildare Knights of Columbus is pleased to announce the St. Brigid of Kildare Knights of Columbus Scholarship. The Scholarship is to honor our deceased Brother Knights of Columbus.
This scholarship is for post-secondary education. The Scholarship is for a maximum of $2,000 to be paid out in yearly increments of $500 as requirements are maintained.
Applicant must meet the following guidelines:
1) Applicant must be a high school senior whom is Catholic and is a registered parishioner of St. Brigid of Kildare.
2) Current GPA must be a minimum of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). A current high school transcript must be submitted.
3) Applications must be prepared and submitted by the applying student.
4) Applications must be received by the Scholarship Committee prior to the official deadline of April 15, 2021.
Interested applicants can contact Matthew Freiburger at 614-282-5000 or matthewfreiburger@yahoo.com to request an application and receive the scholarship guidelines.
Applications are available now and are due by the April 15, 2021 filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed and the recipient will be notified during the month of May 2021.
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Celebrating the Sacraments |
Baptisms
Congratulations to the following parishioners who celebrated a Baptism at Saint Brigid of Kildare Parish since our last issue:
- Addison Catherine Kanney
- Allison Grace Kanney
- Grahm Lin Kanney
- Grant Douglas Kanney
- Elijah Cook
- Charlotte Marie Sobecki
- Emma Beth Sobecki
- Cameron Jeffrey Kirby
- Raegan Marie Lynch
Weddings
Congratulations to the following parishioners who celebrated a Wedding at Saint Brigid of Kildare Parish since our last issue:
- Dennis Heil and Leah Peecook
Share your photo of your Baptism or Wedding celebrated at St. Brigid of Kildare -- email to mrs.wing@stbrigid-school.org.
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The following parishioners' funerals were celebrated at St. Brigid of Kildare since the last issue. Please remember them and their families in prayer.
- James R. Allen
- Sylvia A. Jester
- Diana W. Hendershot
- Albert Gabel
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7179 Avery Road,
Dublin, OH 43017
614-761-3734
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