Last week Monsignor Hendricks recorded a video and wrote a letter with an update on COVID-19 and how it has impacted our parish and our clergy and staff, as well as the challenges St. Brigid of Kildare faces as we work to slowly reopen.

Click here to read the letter and watch the video.

Here are visual instructions for how to be notified.

We hope you enjoyed a virtual Easter Mass with your family!

Below are photos from our parishioners of families viewing the Easter Mass at home.

We, and most parishes of the Columbus Diocese, were directed by the Bishop to apply for an SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan. We received $912,500 in loan proceeds on May 1. The funds can be used for employee compensation, employee benefits and utilities. Spending is on a cash basis and starts May 1 and ends Friday, June 26.

Based on our March projection and assuming no drastic changes, we will most likely spend $775,000 (85% of the proceeds). We will return the difference as per the directive from the Diocese.

This government funding is a blessing as it allows us to honor our commitments to parish and school staff and to continue our mission of spreading the Gospel to our Saint Brigid family and Dublin community. These funds will allow us to keep our employees whole and free up resources to prepare for an uncertain future. We know we will need to make changes to the school and church facilities to comply with newly-defined best practices. We also understand there are risks that threaten our way of life in terms of community and school involvement. We are grateful to our faithful and generous parish family and appreciative the sacrifices of our school and Religious Education families as we weather this storm together.

Tuesday Morning Group is Moving to Tuesday Afternoon!

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

Sound familiar? You may recall these as words Jesus cried from the cross. In these days of coronavirus pandemic, you may have cried out the same thing. For many, it seems as if God has abandoned us in this crisis. You have may felt that God abandoned you when someone you loved died or someone you love took their own life. You, too, may have cried out, "My God, my God why have you abandoned me?"

We will meet via ZOOM starting Tuesday, May 19 and continuing on each consecutive Tuesday until June 23 from 1 PM to 2:15 PM. We will look at the lament psalms (study, pray and reflect). You need to have the ZOOM app and an e-mail account. You also need to register no later than May15th but the sooner the better. Once you have registered you will receive the information you need by May 18. - Sr. Teresa Tuite, OP

Click here to register for the Psalms of Lament Study.

"This is not a time for indifference, because the whole world is suffering and needs to be united in facing the pandemic."

Pope Francis' statement in his Easter "Urbi et Orbi" was delivered from an empty St. Peter's Basilica instead of to the usual crowd of tens of thousands. It was a message framed by his focus on this year's "Easter of solitude" - that it should be a contagion of hope.

At St. Brigid of Kildare, now more than ever, we strive to continue to fulfill our Christian mission of extending grace and service to those in need. This is a time of crisis and we know it is a unique situation for everyone. We want to be a source of hope and comfort for our parish family - if you or someone you know is struggling spiritually or financially at this time, please reach out to us.
St. Brigid is blessed to have many devoted parishioners who have stepped up and donated funds to help their fellow parishioners in need. Our 55+ Club has designated over $1,500 to help someone in need during this time, and our Knights of Columbus have committed $2,000 to assist our parishioners. Our Sister, Deacons and Priests have been reaching out to those that need a reassuring call or consolation. We have been working with local agencies and volunteers to connect individuals with services. Please reach out. This is not a time for pride or embarrassment. We have the resources and want to help during this crisis.

If you or someone you know is in need, please fill out our Contact Form on our website and someone from the parish will be in touch.

We are praying for you all during this difficult time, as well as the world leaders and all those serving their community to help fight this pandemic.

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By Brian Vetter, C.S.C.

Brian Vetter, a St. Brigid of Kildare parishioner since 2009 and St. Charles alumnus, is a seminarian in the Congregation of Holy Cross. He is currently at the University of Notre Dame studying for a Master of Divinity degree.

As I have been spending these days of quarantine in Moreau Seminary at Notre Dame, I have found myself unsettled by the fact that because I am in a seminary, I am still able to attend daily mass, something 99% of Catholics cannot do right now. I have often asked myself, "Why me? Why should I be one of the lucky few who still gets to carry on and receive the physical presence of Jesus every single day?" In asking this question, I have come to realize a simple and crucial truth: this is not about me.

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The Sunshine Committee is a group that provides homemade meals to parishioners in need of a little extra help during a transitional time of life. Whether it is because there is an illness in the family, vulnerability during the COVID-19 crisis, or the joyous occasion of a new baby, we will bring home cooked meals to you! We also have people who would happily cook a meal, run an errand, or pick up something extra for someone needing it when shopping at the store for those who can not leave their home during quarantine. If you think a friend or loved one is in need, please reach out to us with their information. We are happy to see how we can help make things a little easier. Questions? Please contact Alli Close Myers at 614-264-9999 or [email protected]. We are also accepting new chefs! Contact Alli for details.

St. Brigid of Kildare has been blessed to have benefitted from the generosity of thousands of parishioners through this quarantine.  We have been able to keep our parish running and have been able to help your fellow parishioners that have been in need during this crisis.  Thank you to all those that have supported our parish.  

We however have seen a dramatic loss to our offertory by hundreds of thousands of dollars.  We need your help to continue our mission of serving the parishioners of St. Brigid of Kildare.  Please consider utilizing our Electronic Fund Transfer system or making your gift virtually by using one of the options below.  We are praying for you and are looking forward to the time when we are back in our beautiful church celebrating as a parish family once again.

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