“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully." -Romans 12: 6-8

Every person has been endowed with certain gifts and blessings given to them by God. God first and foremost wants us to be part of His family sharing the Good News. He wants our time. This begins with prayer. We must give our time to God in prayer, and listen to what God wants of us. He expects us to use our talents for the good of others and our parish. He expects us to actively participate in parish life with our many gifts. We are challenged to put our treasure in His hands and be generous with the gifts God has given us.

The Tapestry Program invites our parishioners to do God’s work and share their many blessings. St. Brigid of Kildare is continually growing and changing. Inviting people into the spiritual life and activities of our community is the responsibility and calling of all of us. God’s Spirit of hospitality has been given to you, so that you might share it with others. We make God’s love known through our invitation so that all who come to St. Brigid of Kildare will find God and feel compelled to share his love. 

Please take this time during our Tapestry Program to pray on your relationship with God and what St. Brigid of Kildare Parish means to you and your family. The Tapestry Program offers many opportunities for you to share your blessings. Please review the mailing you will receive in the next few weeks to see what all St. Brigid has to offer our community. 

Join Us for Ministry Weekend - Sept 14-15

Join us in Hendricks Hall on September 14th and 15th after all Masses for Ministry Weekend. This is a time when all parishioners can enjoy food and drinks while browsing the many opportunities and ministries that need your participation. Over 50 ministries and committees will be present for you to explore, and volunteers will be available to answer your questions. There will also be a new parishioner's welcome committee to register for our parish if you would like to join.

Please consider how you can become part of our parish family and join us on the journey of faith.

St. Brigid of Kildare Parish is happy to welcome Ellie Hanson as our new High School Youth Minister. Ellie brings over three years of experience serving at Damascus in their full-time missionary program, as a youth minister, and overseeing pastoral care during retreats. Damascus is a missionary movement that partners with the work of the Holy Spirit to bring revival to the Catholic Church in America.

Ellie has been a lifelong member of St. Brigid of Kildare Parish -- she graduated from St. Brigid of Kildare School in 2017 and Bishop Watterson in 2021. Ellie received all of her sacraments at our parish and has loved the gift of growing up and staying here. She was involved in our youth ministry program while in high school and since then has completed over 10,000 hours of work in youth ministry. 

Ellie’s parents, Eric and Peigi Hanson, have been members of the parish since its founding, and her siblings Clayton and Angie graduated from St. Brigid as well.  Ellie and her fiance Otis will be getting married at St. Brigid in June of 2025, so she asks for your prayers for them. 

Ellie says, “I am really looking forward to being involved at the parish level and learning how to love those around me! I am also looking forward to building relationships with our high schoolers, being a part of their lives, and showing them how the Lord draws near to them in everything!”

Ellie will begin her new role on August 19 and can be reached at ehanson@stbrigidofkildare.org or (614) 718-5832. 

If you would like to sign up to join the High School Youth Ministry email list, click here.

Over the last few weeks, many of you have spoken kindly with the clergy after Mass about your difficulty in hearing sound in the Church clearly.

We are very aware of the sound quality challenges we have in our church. Please know that we are working very hard to come up with a good solution.

We are in the process of forming a Technology/Sound Committee and are looking for parishioners with EXPERTISE in sound quality who may have specific knowledge and experience to help advise us.

If this is something you are interested in assisting, please reach out to the parish office and let us know. We ask for your patience as we move this forward. 

Our goal is to try to have this taken care of as quickly as possible. We know that it will take some time to get the right equipment installed. 

Thank you for your support and prayers.

Father Black, Father Lynch, Deacon Frank, Deacon Paul, Deacon Steve and Deacon Don

Deacon Stephen Petrill has been named director of the diocesan Office of the Diaconate and assumed the role July 1, following Deacon Frank Iannarino, the director of ministry and life for the permanent diaconate who retired from that position at the end of June. Deacon Iannarino served as director of the Office of the Diaconate for more than three decades, beginning in October 1991 when Bishop Emeritus James Griffin, who ordained him to the Order of the Diaconate in 1989, established the diocesan Office of the Diaconate. Iannarino served at St. Brigid, which was then a new parish, for two years before his ordination and has continued at St. Brigid as a permanent deacon since his ordination.

Since Deacon Iannarino began his work as director in 1991, he served under four bishops: Bishop Griffin, Bishop Campbell, Bishop Robert Brennan and Bishop Fernandes. Deacon Iannarino led efforts in guiding men preparing for the diaconate and in their assignments post-ordination.

After remaining with the office for 33 years, Deacon Iannarino expressed gratitude to those who offered their talents in the office alongside him.   

As he prepares to enter retirement, Deacon Iannarino might be found on a golf course. A lover of golf, he also recognizes parallels between the sport and life as a follower of Christ.  

Deacon Frank Iannarino will continue his role as a deacon at St. Brigid of Kildare Parish.

Deacon Stephen Petrill Assumes Role of Director of Diaconate

Deacon Stephen Petrill became the new Director of the diocesan Diaconate Office effective July 1, 2024. He was ordained by Bishop Campbell on November 26, 2016. He served at St. Joan of Arc in Powell from 2016 to 2022 and currently serves (and will continue to serve) at St. Brigid of Kildare in Dublin. He also holds an appointment on the board of trustees of the Pontifical College Josephinum. Prior to his appointment as Director of the Diaconate, Dcn. Petrill was Associate Director of the Diaconate and then Director of Diaconal Formation for the Diocese of Columbus. Dcn. Petrill and his wife Dawn have been married since 1995 and they have three adult children.

Looking for ways to get involved and help where you are most needed? Below is a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities within our parish where all are welcome!

(PGC compliance needed where noted.)

• Religious Education Volunteers - Mondays, 4:30-5:30 PM, 6-7 PM
• Duties: Small group leaders, service events, must be PGC compliant
• To Help: Call Religious Ed office at 614-761-1176
• Family First Childcare - Aug 1 - Oct 31, Wednesdays 9:30 - 11 AM
• Duties: Babysit children age 1-preschool during weekly Mom to Mom meeting, can sign up for shifts as needed. Must be PGC compliant
• To Help: Sign up at stbrigidofkildare.org (click “Sign Ups”) or email Sara Norton, nortonsarae@gmail.com or Kerri Wilke, kerriwilke@gmail.com

• Sandwich Saturdays (Help 2-3 times/year, rotating throughout year)
• Duties: Pickup bologna at the Cheese House in Plain City on the Friday before Sandwich Saturday. Deliver to the school cafeteria. Time involved - 1 hr.
• Duties: Pickup bread order at Kroger Perimeter on the Friday before Sandwich Saturday. Deliver it to the school cafeteria. -Time involved - 1 hr.
• To Help: Contact Kathy Windau kwindau@columbus.rr.com or 614-499-1877

• Sunshine Committee - Ongoing
• Duties: Provide meals and other services as needed to parish families experiencing illness or injury. Sign up as able when needs arise.
• To Sign Up: Contact Alli Close Myers at aclose@thecloseco.com to be added to the email list.

If you have parish volunteer needs you’d like added to this list, contact Allie Wing at mrs.wing@stbrigid-school.org.

Our study continues this fall!

We hope you will join us as we continue to watch and discuss this amazing Biblical story!

The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Palestine, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings, through the eyes of his apostles. 

If you have not yet watched The Chosen and would like to participate in our upcoming study, you will want to catch up by watching seasons 1-3 and the first four episodes of season four at home. It is available for free online at watch.thechosen.tv. You can also watch all four seasons on Prime Video.

St. Brigid Bible Study Sessions:

· Sept 10/11/12 — Episode Five

· Sept 17/18/19 — Episode Six

· Sept 24/25/26 — Episode Seven

· Oct 1/2/3 — Episode Eight

There are three ways to participate:

1. Women’s Bible Study: Join a community of women in prayer and study; Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30 PM, Immke Room
2. Wednesday Evening Group: Join other parishioners in this study/small groups; Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM, Berry Room
3. Thursday Morning Group: Join other parishioners in this study/small groups; Thursdays, 10:30-Noon, Berry Room

For more information, contact Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org.

Volunteers are needed for the 2024-2025 calendar year. 

Interested in volunteering for a Sunday Social? All the details are taken care of, we just need your helpful hands to set-up, serve and clean-up. Bring your family or coordinate with a group of friends and come be a part of the St. Brigid Parish community in a super easy way. Please click on the link below to help host a Sunday Social. 

We held our first outdoor movie night at Brigid's Green last week. All who came enjoyed a fun night of food, fellowship and big screen entertainment. If you were not able to make it this time, we hope to see you next year! 

Music Ministries are getting ready to resume rehearsals this fall.

Registration and schedules for Children's Choir and Youth Ensemble are available on the website here.

Please note the new day and time for Children's Choir -- rehearsals will now be held on Mondays at 5:30 PM.

Brigid's Gael will rehearse from 6-7:15 PM on Wednesdays. Adult Choir will rehears from 7:30 - 8:45 PM on Wednesdays. Visit the website for more details.

Contact Paul Melcher at 761-3734 or pmelcher@stbrigidofkildare.org with questions.

Walking with Purpose is a Bible study community that meets women right where they are, hands them a cup of coffee, and transforms their hearts. If you desire to grow in your faith, to encounter God’s Word in a fresh way, and in a supportive community of Catholic Women….join us! 

Beginning in October, on Tuesdays at 7 pm.

Learn more and register at the link below.

Family First is a parish ministry that encourages parents as leaders in the home/domestic church. Please join us to learn about the programs and events Family First will offer this year!

Date: September 11^th, 2024

Time: 9:45-11am 

Location: Church Basement

Childcare: Carr Nursery

Family First Programs include:

Mom to Mom – A weekly Catholic parenting, discussion group (childcare provided) 

Make it a Date – A couples discussion and date night (August 24^th, February 8^th, April 12^th).

Advent by Candlelight – An event for women to prepare their hearts for Advent (November 21^st, 2024); Registration opens 10/30

Family Service- various family service projects appropriate for all ages throughout the year

You can find more information about Family First on the parish homepage here.

Questions, please reach out to Sara Norton nortonsarae@gmail.com or Kerri Wilke kerriwilke@gmail.com.

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Family First’s Mom to Mom Fall Session 2024

Mom to Mom is a vibrant, faith sharing group focused on motherhood, spirituality, and Catholic parenting. Mom to Mom is a place where you can lean on one another, build your village and grown in faith! Whether you’re a rookie or veteran, please join us to share and gain wisdom from other moms like you. We’d love to have you join us!

There is no commitment necessary; drop in when your schedule permits. You do not need to pre-read and childcare is available (scan the Family First code to sign up).

Meetings: Wednesdays

Time: 9:45-11am  

Location: Church Basement

Childcare available in the Carr Nursery. Sign up ahead of time via the Family First webpage.

Mom to Mom will open the year with Matthew Kelly’s “Why I Love Being Catholic.” This collection of entries highlights the everyday miracles taking place all around us. Join us as we discuss everyday heroes, what you love about being Catholic and so much more. We will build community and share in our spiritual journeys! Join us!

Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.

Hendricks Hall @ St. Brigid

All married and engaged couples are invited to St. Brigid’s 30th Make It a Date! Dan and Sandy Sheehy will be our guides for the evening. Like always, we’ll have light appetizers and there will be a chance to catch up with old and new friends. At the conclusion of the event, couples leave on their own date at a venue of their choice to talk about the evening and how it relates to their own relationships.

Please RSVP to Jessica Freiburger at 4freixys@gmail.comor 614-282-5095 by August 22.

To view the flyer, click here.

Our Sisters in Christ group is embarking on a new program by Paradiseus Dei called "She Shall Be Called Woman." It is the sister program to That Man Is You designed to meet the deepest longings of the feminine heart. It is for all women seeking to be truly seen, known, and loved, as they grow in their relationship with the Lord. Join us each week for a video, fellowship and faith.

Contact Cheryl Hohlefelder at hohleinone@columbus.rr.com for more information or sign up here.

MagnifiKid is a missalette designed for children ages 6 - 12. Copies of MagnifiKid will be available on the prayer table in the gathering area for children to use during Mass. We ask that parents return these missalettes to the basket after Mass so that they can be reused by other families at the next Mass.

We hope this missalette draws your children and family into the beauty of the Mass!

“I would personally like to thank all those that generously supported the 2024 Diocesan Appeal. I am always humbled and overwhelmed by the response from our parish. The people of St. Brigid of Kildare have once again met the challenge to achieve the goal of $334,000. The needs in our diocese are great and by doing our part we have the ability to change the lives of our neighbors throughout the diocese. I would like to recognize in particular the leadership of our co-chairs Dan and Stephanie Hackett.  Thank you again and God Bless.” 

-Fr. Black

You can still make a pledge by going online to columbuscatholicgiving.org to make a secure pledge.

100% of your donation will now be given back to St. Brigid of Kildare for projects here at our parish.

"This day [the Easter Vigil] now holds a very special place in my heart; as my wedding day, birth of my children, and my grandchildren. I feel I am truly blessed in life now and in the future.” — DeLinda McDaniel (OCIA class of 2024)



If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or just learning more about the process, visit our OCIA (formerly known as RCIA) webpage and complete an inquiry form at www.stbrigidofkildare.org/ocia

We will be taking Mass intention requests electronically through forms on the website for Masses in January—June, 2025. The Mass Intentions form will go live on Monday, September 9 at 10 a.m. on our website at www.stbrigidofkildare.org. We will only be taking requests for January—June 2025 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 six month period.

Christ didn’t say, “I make new things.” He said, “I make all things new.” The profundity of the Scriptures sets the stage for a renewal of mind and heart – a new creation story, a new Adam, a new Eve, a new covenant, and even a new kingdom! Encounter God the Father. Enlighten your mind with spiritual truths that will help transform the world. Become a new creation in Christ and allow mercy to consume your miseries.

Join us for food, fellowship and faith Saturday Mornings beginning September 7. All men are welcome. Learn more and register here.

An update from the SPiCE Committee:

The SPiCE committee is back, and what a year we are planning. We had our first meeting on July 25th, and discussed inclusion, acceptance, and how to support the special members of God's family here at St. Brigid of Kildare Parish. 

The Catholic Church's social teachings promote inclusion, or the idea that all people have inherent dignity as children of God and should be included in communal living. Pope Francis has said that inclusion means encouraging people to contribute to the good of society and the church, despite their limitations and gifts. He also wrote that people with disabilities can teach others that humans need God's love, mercy, and strength, and that awareness of one's limits can help people appreciate God's decision to help in times of weakness. 

 As we continue to plan and work together as an organization and community we would love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you are interested in joining our organization or just sharing your thoughts please reach out to our newly created SPiCE email address - SPICE@stbrigid-school.org.

As Catholics and Americans, we are blessed to participate in our nation’s political and public life. Our freedoms respect the dignity of individuals and allow us to come together for the common good.

Visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org to learn how the Catholic Church offers a vision of hope, where justice and mercy abound because God is the infinite source of all goodness and love.

Our local Knights of Columbus Council provided an Honor Guard for the Silver Rose Prayer Service on Saturday, July 13. The Silver Rose Prayer service was an opportunity for all of us to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

In 1923, St. Charles Preparatory School was founded on the promise that an exceptional education be provided to every young man who was willing to accept the challenge of studying there, regardless of his background or means. As St. Charles continues to meet that founding promise, we invite you to join us on October 10^th for our annual event, An Evening With…His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Join us for a conversation with Cardinal Dolan as he shares the importance of Jesus and the Church in our day-to-day lives. Visit www.stcharlesprep.org/giving/an-evening-with to reserve your table as together we work to ensure that all young men receive the gift of a Catholic education. For more information, please contact St. Charles Advancement Director Jaime Lawler at jlawler@scprep.org or at (380) 209-2231.

You are invited to understand the love Jesus has for you on Friday, September 6th during First Friday Eucharistic Adoration following the 9:00AM Mass and concluding at 4:00PM with Benediction.

“When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now,”- Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Feast Day: September 5th)

Jesus loves you and wants you to spend time with him in Eucharistic Adoration. He is waiting for you! All are welcome, including families with children. If you wish to sign up for an hour, please email Shelly Cocumelli at rocks1dad@aol.com.

Registration for Religious Education for the 2024-25 school year is now open

To learn more about Religious Education and to register, visit the webpage here.

If you are interested in advertising in our church bulletin, please contact Ed Diehl, who represents our bulletin publisher, Diocesan. Support our parish while you promote your business in print and digitally through social media. Thanks to you and Diocesan, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to the parish.

Ed can be contacted at 614-309-7261 or ediehl@diocesan.com.

Scam Impersonating Bishop Fernandes

An increasing number of social media accounts posing as Bishop Earl Fernandes are targeting individuals online and requesting money.

The fake social media accounts appear to be targeting older adults or retirees, he said. Actors also often prey on individuals with perceived less technology experience.

To read more about this scam, read the article from the Catholic Times here.

St. Monica Prayer Service: praying Them Home

All are invited to the St. Monica Prayer Service at St Brendan the Navigator in Hilliard on August 27 at 7 PM, to pray for all Catholic families and friends no longer practicing our Faith, for those who are on the edge, and for us to be strengthened to go out on mission and bring them home. 

In this third year of Eucharistic Revival, our vision is to pray for and walk alongside others to lead them to Jesus. Learn what persisting in prayer can do through St. Monica’s example. Be moved by music, Scripture, and testimony, with an opportunity to pray with a prayer team. Please also join us in praying a Novena each day leading up to the prayer service, beginning August 18, available at www.stbrendans.net/ich

Mass, Reception, and Dinner with Cardinal Pierre

On September 12, 2024, Our Lady of Victory will host a benefit dinner for the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land with His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre. The evening will include Mass, a reception, and dinner with Cardinal Pierre as the celebrant and keynote speaker. For more information, please visit ffhl.org/regions/columbus/rsvp.