Common Threads
DECEMBER 2021
|
|
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the City of David a Savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: You will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Lk2:10-14)
May Christ's peace and hope be with your family now and in the days ahead. May His love warm your hearts and may He give you a spirit of wisdom. I sincerely hope that the remembrance of Christ’s birth brings you much peace and hope. As we celebrate Christmas here at St. Brigid of Kildare, I would like to thank you for your unwavering support and prayers. My thanks to all of you who have been faithful parishioners, for all you do, especially through the tough times.
May God bless you this Christmas, may all darkness in your lives be removed by the light of Christ. May your hearts be filled with the Joy of Christ’s birth and may you be missionaries of that joy. Best wishes for a healthy and blessed new year.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Msgr. Joseph M. Hendricks
|
|
Advent & Christmas Webpage |
For a full list of all the Advent & Christmas activities from our parish, including the information listed in this Common Threads, visit our Advent & Christmas webpage at the link below. |
|
Christmas Mass Reservations Required |
Reservations will be required to attend a Mass on Christmas Eve (4:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM) and Christmas Day (9:00 AM, 11:00 AM). The church will be seated to full capacity, with the exception of the section by the Baptismal Font reserved for social distancing. Masks are strongly recommended.
Reservations closed on Monday, December 13 at 12 noon. All Christmas Eve Masses will be livestreamed, and the 9 AM Christmas Day Mass will be livestreamed.
|
|
Advent Reconciliation Service |
There will be a Sunday Evening Prayer and Reconciliation Service held on Sunday, December 19 in the Church at 5 PM.
Visiting Diocesan Priests will serve as confessors after the 5:00 PM Prayer Service.
Individual Confessions will be heard on Monday, December 20, from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Church.
|
|
Please join us for Vespers (Evening Prayer) on Sunday evenings during the Advent season from 5:00 p.m.—5:20 p.m. in the main Church. Vespers is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. In the Liturgy of the Hours, the church fulfills God’s command to “Pray Always.” Through this prayer, the people of God sanctify the day by continual praise of God and prayers of intercession for the needs of the world.
During Advent, Vespers will be held from 5:00 p.m.—5:20 p.m. on Sunday evenings, November 28, December 5, December 12 and December 19 (Includes reconciliation service)
Vespers is a beautiful service that lets you reflect, pray, sing out, and praise God for what He has done and who He is.
|
|
Adult Faith Formation Opportunities |
The Creed with Bishop Barron
TUESDAY MORNING GROUP
The keys that unlock the beliefs of the Christian Faith are stated succinctly in the Nicene Creed, which we pray at every Sunday Mass. Born at the Council of Nicaea in the Fourth Century after intense debates, this formal statement of faith is the foundation of both eastern and western Christianity. And to this day, most Christians around the world would subscribe to it. Please join us as we explore the Creed with Bishop Robert Barron in a new study beginning January 11, 2022 and ending February 15. Format Bishop Barron’s video followed by small group sharing.
We meet in the Berry Room of Hendrick’s Hall after the 9:00 AM Mass and end about 11:15 AM. Study Guide materials will be provided but you might find it helpful to buy Bishop Barron’s book: Light from Light. It is available on Kind and Hardback from Amazon. Wordonfire.com also has the book available in hardback. You do need to register for this class. Deadline for registration is January 8, 2021 – Sister Teresa
Gospel of Luke
A Gospel for our Day (Zoom)
Luke is the primary Gospel for liturgy in the new Church Year, which began on the First Sunday of Advent. We are in Year C of a three year cycle. Luke is not part of the first generation disciples but is dependent upon the traditions he received from those who were eyewitnesses and believers. His Gospel has many names: Gospel of the Poor, Gospel of Women, Gospel of Prayer are among the many titles. During this ZOOM session we will go through the gospel to see how this Gospel speaks to us today. This offering is in two parts. Part 1. Wednesday nights- January 12- February 9 from 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM on ZOOM.
Adult Faith Formation: Upcoming Events
Things to watch for in the upcoming months:
- Lenten Soup Suppers (Lent begins on March 2, 2022)
- Lenten Journey
- Women in the Gospel of Luke
- White Privilege Let’s Talk
- Men and the Nun and other offerings will be presented. Some are for men, some for women and some for everyone. Watch the bulletin for details.
Advent Events
Advent Upside Down
Wednesdays, December 1 – 22; 7:00 – 8:15 PM
Advent is that unchangeable season when the same concepts, the same words rise repeatedly, year after year, to challenge our hearts and plague our minds. How can we listen to them with new ears and with eyes open wide to see new moments of grace? So much of our lives and lives across the world have been under a very different kind of darkness – the darkness of a pandemic. With all its unknowns, so much of our lives has been turned upside down. Even as we begin walking out of the pandemic things are still so uncertain. In the silence and the darkness, we hear our own heart’s cry, our own flame of desire, our own longing for God. IT IS ALL UPSIDE DOWN!
Our time together will be a blend of quiet, prayer, scripture readings and sharing. This is presented on ZOOM, so you must register by emailing Sister Teresa (ttuite@stbrigidofkildare.org).
ZOOM information: Meeting ID 871 3984 2373, Passcode: UPSIDEDOWN
Advent Pause for Prayer
Mondays December 6- December 20; 7:00 PM
This is reflective prayer combining music and silence. We will focus on the various themes of Advent. It lasts about 15 minutes. ZOOM information
Meeting ID: 825 3385 6351
Passcode: PAUSE
No registration is required.
The Voices around Advent and Christmas
It’s hard to imagine what it must’ve been like to encounter the One who was foretold by prophets and arrived as a baby in a manger. In the series, we will hear from Isaiah and John the Baptist, but also hear the story of Christ’s miraculous birth as told by people who saw Him firsthand, like Joseph and Mary, a wise man, and the innkeeper’s son, as well as by Mary’s mother and a shepherd’s wife, who had to believe without yet seeing Jesus for themselves. We will listen to them to learn what they might have to say to us today and what we might have to say to them. It will be a blend of quiet, prayer, scripture readings and sharing. There are two options.
Tuesday Morning (men and women) we meet in the Berry Room after the 9:00 AM Mass. OR
Tuesday: 1:00 – 2:30 Nov. 30 – Dec. 21 (This is a “Little Rock” Women’s Group, and we meet in the Carr Room in Hendricks Hall)
|
|
We enjoyed our parish's first Christmas Cookie Exchange last evening in Hendricks Hall. Thanks to all who came, exchanged various baked goods, and enjoyed each other's company! It was a great evening of fellowship with lots of Christmas spirit! |
|
Advent Half-Night Lock-In |
|
The Advent Half-Night Lock-in was Saturday, December 11 from 5-10 PM. With nearly 70 middle school and high school students in attendance, the night was a joyful gathering filled with celebrating 5 PM mass together, sharing dinner, participating in the sacrament of reconciliation, playing games, creating hygiene care kits for the homeless (thank you to everyone who made a donation to the service project!), and closing the evening with Mar Frommeyer and Station 14 leading us in Advent worship.
|
|
All 9th-12th graders are invited to brunch and board games from 10-11:30 AM on Tuesday, December 28! RSVP by December 23 and join us in the Massey Teen Room for brunch and games with friends. Feel free to bring a game or two if you'd like.
RSVP below.
|
|
Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike Schmitz |
Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike Schmitz is a 5-week series addressing common curiosities among the faithful.
All 8th-12th graders and adults of the parish are invited. Teens and adults will sit separately; perspectives will be shared after table conversation.
This is a great opportunity to consider a pastoral explanation regarding common questions of our faith, to chat with your peers about such topics, and to hear perspectives from those older and younger than you.
We will meet on the following Wednesdays from 7:15-8:15 PM in Hendricks Hall:
January 12: 4 Essentials for Catholics
January 19: What Does God Want Me To Do?
January 26: Tips for Praying
February 2: Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?
February 9: Mastering Love +Relationships
RSVP is requested.
Reach out to Laura Ginikos at lginikos@stbrigidofkildare.org if you have any questions.
|
|
Religious Education Movie Night |
For December's Religious Education family faith formation event, we welcomed many families in the gymnasium Monday evening to enjoy the viewing of "The Star".
Families brought pillows and blankets to watch the movie and enjoyed some popcorn and hot chocolate. It was a great evening that allowed our families to continue to ready ourselves for the Christmas season.
|
|
Prospective Families School Open House |
Sunday, January 9 from 3-5 PM
This is the perfect time to explore our three-time Blue Ribbon School. Tour our school and see first-hand how Saint Brigid of Kildare School provides a quality Catholic education in a warm environment. There will be representatives from Saint Brigid of Kildare School’s many programs available to answer questions.
New Child Registration for preschool-8th grade is now open on our website, with a deadline for on-time registration of January 16, 2022.
|
|
New Parish & School Websites |
St. Brigid of Kildare Parish and School have recently undergone website upgrades. You can visit the new sites by using the same URLs (www.stbrigidofkildare.org and www.stbrigidofkildare.com). The new sites have an updated design and enhanced features, making it easier to continue sharing the latest news, photos, and events with our parish and school families.
|
|
Mass Intentions for April - June 2022 |
We will be taking Mass intention requests electronically through forms on the website for Masses in April, May and June, 2022. The Mass Intentions form will go live on Monday, January 17 at 10 a.m. on our website at www.stbrigidofkildare.org. We will only be taking requests for April, May and June, 2022 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.
*As mass attendance increases in the wake of the pandemic, 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. If you enter a day of the week, we will do our best to accommodate your request.
|
|
Please join The St. Brigid Social Action Committee in our annual collection of outerwear and blankets the weekend of January 8/9. Volunteers will be outside Hendricks Hall to receive your items one half hour before and after all Masses.
Here is a list of the agencies that we will serve through Project Magi and items that they find valuable:
- Bishop Griffin Center - Men's large and extra large coats, flashlights, flashlight batteries, can openers
- StarHouse (Shelter for homeless youth) - Outerwear for teenagers and young adults. Formula and diapers also accepted.
- Gladden House - Toiletries are very much welcomed! Hotel-sized shampoos and soaps, tissues, women's hygiene items, deodorants, etc.
- St. Vincent de Paul - Men's coats, work gloves, and insulated socks
To volunteer to assist at the collections, or to deliver the items to the agencies the next day, contact Jim Whitmer at snoopytp10@aol.com
Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
|
|
Men’s Cornerstone Retreat: Would you invest two days to awaken, renew and grow your spirituality?
Our day-day lives are chaotic. In fact, a recent study on families and quality time found that 60 percent of parents describe their daily lives as “hectic.”
Work commitments, family priorities, dealing with the pandemic, never-ending to-do lists. It’s easy for us to be distracted from God and what’s important in our lives.
Are you the husband, father, and man of faith you need to be? What would you give to get away from the daily stressors to just relax, connect in fellowship with other men of faith, and deepen your relationship with God?
What would you give to awaken, renew and grow your spirituality?
You’re invited to break away and join other men of Saint Brigid of Kildare for fellowship at the annual Cornerstone Men’s Retreat. Together, we’ll awaken, renew and grow our spirituality through engaging speakers, group discussions, music, mass and more.
WHERE: Maria Stein Spiritual Center, 2365 St Johns Rd., Maria Stein, Ohio 45860
WHEN: 7 p.m., January 28 – Noon, January 30, 2022
Learn more and register at the link below.
|
|
Celebrating the Sacraments |
Baptisms
Congratulations to the following parishioners who celebrated a Baptism at Saint Brigid of Kildare Parish since our last issue:
- Adriana Bastos Chiesa Goldman
- Marlo Marie Sunagel
- Claire Estelle Schultz
- Grace Ellen Miller
- Benjamin Michael Bergman
- Eliana Marie Butt
- Kinsley Layne Butt
- Madison Mae Monfort
- Stella Rose Ganger
- Vera Marie Gioffre
|
|
Weddings
Congratulations to the following parishioners who celebrated a Wedding at Saint Brigid of Kildare Parish since our last issue:
- Bryan Hare and Darby Shanahan
- Nicholas Cameron and Maria Jenkins
- Logan Grandey and Katrinia Kucinic
Share your photo of your Baptism or Wedding celebrated at St. Brigid of Kildare -- email to mrs.wing@stbrigid-school.org.
|
|
The following parishioners' funerals were celebrated at St. Brigid of Kildare since the last issue. Please remember them and their families in prayer.
- John J. Gasser
- Dianne J. Vohlers
- Patrick J. Carter
- Eleanor “Ellie” Conlon
|
|
7179 Avery Road,
Dublin, OH 43017
614-761-3734
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
