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7801 Lowrance Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125
Phone: (901)758-0128
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 p.m.
www.stbrigidmemphis.org
After Hours Emergency Number 901-436-3424
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. J. Keith Stewart, Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Cain Galicia, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Deacon Hank Babin (901) 487-7080 [email protected]
Deacon Phil Moore (901) 485-8055 [email protected]
Deacon Jim Piatchek (901)482-4357 [email protected]
Renee Victor, Pastor’s Admin. [email protected]
Helen Prewitt, Parish Secretary [email protected]
Dr. Scott Elsholz, Director of Music/Organist [email protected]
Susan Beard, Director of Religious Education [email protected]
Hilda Vargas—Español Ministerio [email protected]
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Baptism By appointment. Please call the office several months before birth for parent preparation. Anointing of the Sick If you know of someone who is sick or in the hospital, please notify the office so that we may visit and include them in our prayers. Matrimony Couples planning to marry must call at least five
months prior to setting a date.
Brad Bacon
Michaeline Ballard
Ana Bates
Dorothy Marie Bertasi
Marian Bordelon
Mary Ann Boswell
John Calame
Francisco Rene Calzadilla
Rick Chambers
Dan Ching
Nancy Cornecki
Jim Cooper
David Cummings
LaSalle Dudley
Bill Erneste
Hal Fulton
Gerald Gallagher
Joe Gentry
Lena Hartz
Carolyn Hedgepeth
Rose Anne Hembree
Allie Brewer Hillary
Jean Horton
Drew Huckaby
Mary Iverson
Sarah Jepson
Barbara Kegel
Gary Klein
Dick Kohnenkamp
Christy Lenczowski
Bud Martin
Karen Martin
John & Angelina May
Fidel Mejia
Mary Frances Mensi
Jack Miser
Fr. Augustine Moore
Allyson Pedigo
Maciel Perez
Collette Phillips
Melanie Philips
Greg Rich
Cecilia Robilio
Stella Rut
Jim Schwab
Joan Scanlon
Devin Sellers
Mary Ann Towsen
Sharon & Rusty Tym
Mary Wilchek
Joan Wilson
Barbara Wahlem
Bryce Welucky
Ann Wilson
Malory Williams
Joan Wilson
George Zanone
Please pray for the following members of our Parish. If you or a family member are hospitalized, please notify the office.
Lector 1 Carolyn O'Connor Don Mayer Angela Ugwuanyi Sean Kennedy
Lector 2 Bryce Welucky Dan Ching Brian Taylor Kathy Miller
Extraordinary Lisa Kiser Karen Mullen Mike Burnett Kitty Hoguet
Ministers of Matt Kiser Rick Otis Sue Burnett John Bakker
of Holy David Fuchs Rich Thomas Ed Stahl Sophia Bakker
Communion Jeannette Fuchs Connie Traylor Cecilia Stahl Michaeline Ballard
George Boggs Scott Traylor Paul Galluzzi Linda Arnold
Joe Gruber Carol Bigam Kathleen Milford Bob Christian
Altar Server Sarah McDonald Anita Anyanwu Daniel Jue Bridgett Kennedy
AnaLu McDonald Francis Anyanwu Joshua Jue Graclin Grenkowicz
Babetta Boggs Kosi Ejiofor Lizbeth Medrano Nathan Hammond
Marsiela Rodriquez Kosa Ejiofor Victor Medrano Kolbe Hammond
Master of Ceremony Dayle Bullen Bobby Mayer Jack Bauer Jack Kennedy
Ushers Odie Mills Rally Collins Jack Grannan
William Valentine Leonard Rut Andy Bauer
Judy Connelly Sam Oldham Cathy Lott
Doode Bullen Edwin Olivera
Debt Reduction Campaign Collection November 2019 Offertory Collection December 7/8th
Total Collected & Paid to debt $31,815.16 Numbers not available due to early remittance of the bulletin
Military Personnel
Senior Chief John Goodwin, U.S. Navy Pvt.. 1st Class Oscar Gruber U.S. Marines
Master Sergeant Mike Maglio, U.S. Air Force Specialist Christopher Martinez, U.S. Army
Pvt. 1st Class William Daniel Maxwell, U.S. Army Captain John Sax, U.S. Marines
Staff Sergeant. Scotty Simpson U.S. Air Force Petty Officer Nathan Creech, U.S. Navy
Please pray for the repose of the soul of
Robert Moore, brother, of Deacon Phil
Moore, who died last week. May his soul
and the souls of all the faithful departed,
rest in peace. Amen
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CGS Level One (3-6 yrs. old/3yrs to K)
CGS Level Two (6-9 yrs. old/1st to 3rd grade) CGS Level Three (9-12 years old/4th to 6th grade) Confirmation Program (Ages 13+) Christmas Break, No Classes December 19
th _ January 11
th—Classes Resume January 12
th
Susan Beard, Director of Religious Education Email: [email protected]
Commentary for the Readings in the Extraordinary Form:
Third Sunday of Advent
"I (John) am the voice of one crying in the desert,. .
.but (pointing to Christ) in the midst of you there has
stood One Whom you do not know" (Gospel).
This is known as "Rejoice" Sunday, from the opening
word of the Introit. Despite our self-praised progress, real joy is missing from modern life. In
such a "desert" we must look to Christ. Only He can "bring light to the darkness of our
minds" (Prayer). Only He can bless, deliver and forgive (Offertory). Only He can "say to the
faint-hearted, 'Take courage'" (Communion Verse).
PROJECT OUTREACH – ANGEL TREE
Once again we ask you to help provide gifts for deserving families in Fayette County through our Angel
Tree Program.
Please choose an ornament(s) from our tree and return the gift here
unwrapped by Sunday, December 15th
Gifts will be picked up Monday, December 16th for distribution in
Fayette County on Wednesday, December 18th.
Several area churches contribute so much, that we ask
PLEASE DO NOT WRAP ANY GIFTS
Volunteers need to be able to see exactly what has been received for quick sorting and
distribution.
*If your gift is clothing, please roll up tops and bottoms together and secure tightly with the size showing.
Thank you for your generous support
FACILITATED COMMITTEES AND GATHERINGNGS
The Knights of Columbus Council 15393 meets on the second Tuesday of each month in Stewart Hall at 7:00 pm. Contact Brian Taylor, Grand Knight: 901-590-5712 or Email:[email protected]. For more
Music Ministry News
Our music ensembles are hard at work preparing music for the Advent and Christmas seasons, and we always welcome new members! Please consider...... Contact Dr. Scott at [email protected] for more information. Parish Choir: Rehearses Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm Handbell Choir: Rehearses Wednesdays, 6-7pm Children's Choir (grades 3 and up): Rehearses Wednesdays, 5:20-6pm beginning September 11
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Resurrection/Funeral Choir: Rehearses two Tuesdays per month, 10am, beginning September 10
th
Contemporary Choir: Rehearses Sundays at 4 pm, prior to 5 pm Mass. Christmas caroling December 17th at Heritage at Irene Woods Senior Center begins at 6 pm, NOT 7 pm.
Just a reminder, if you or
someone from our parish needs
assistance, please contact
Renee Victor or Helen Prewitt
in the Parish office at
901-758- 0128.
November 2019 SVDP Monthly Update
Helped 9 families $4,077
15 People received two bags each of food from
the Pantry.
All women of the Parish are welcome to join us monthly
or when there is a book of interest, and you’re certainly
welcome to come and check us out without any
commitment. The discussion involves a diverse group
of compassionate, respectful women. There are times
when we’ll have a guest speaker, share scriptures and/
or spiritual stories (instead of reading a book) that have
impacted our lives in some way, while inspiring each
other. Our meetings are held on the first Saturday of
each month in Stewart Hall from noon to 2:00pm which
includes refreshments. For more Information, please
contact Virginia, Myrna or Anne at:
Hyde.
Christmas caroling at Heritage at Irene
Woods Senior Center begins at 6 pm
Bible Study A discussion in Bible Study will be every Wednesday morning at 10:000. We will be studying the Acts of the Apostles! Please join us as we share the love of Jesus and each other. Open to all! Questions, contact
Greg Rich at 901-488-6037.
Flower Arrangements/Candles
If you would like to honor or remember a loved one or
celebrate a special event in your life by placing flowers
at the Ambo during the Week-end liturgy celebrations,
please call the Church office at least one week in
advance. The cost of the flower arrangement is
$60.00. Candle donation is $1.50 to help defer the
cost of the candles.
Altar Servers All children in 3rd
grade or higher and all
adults are encouraged to participate in the Liturgy.
Please call the office and leave your name and phone
number.
Adults are encouraged to become approved
Liturgical Ministers by attending classes held
periodically at St Brigid. Please call the office and
leave your name and phone number if you are
interested in becoming a Lay Minister. New
parishioners: if you are already commissioned as a
Lector or Eucharist Minister, please consider continuing
your service at St. Brigid. Contact Helen Prewitt at the
Parish office for more Information.
“I send my messenger ahead of you to prepare your way before you.”
Are you called to be sent by Jesus as a priest, deacon,
sister or brother?
Visit: www.memphisvocations.com Contact Fr. Robert at the Office of Vocations:
373 - 1244 or at [email protected]
Join us in offering a Holy Hour for Vocations on the 2nd Thursday of each month 6:30 p m at St.
Louis Church Or sign up for a Night of
Discernment at the Church of the Nativity by
calling 373-1243
Women: 3rd Monday of the Month (12/16) Men: 1st Monday of the Month (1/6)
““He aquí que yo envío a mi mensajero para que vaya delan-te de ti y te prepare el camino” ¿Acaso te está llamando Jesús a ser su mensajero en el sacerdo-
cio o la vida consagrada?
Visita: www.memphisvocations.com
Contacta al Padre Robert en la Oficina de Voca-ciones: 373 - 1244 o en vocationsdirec-
[email protected] -- hablamos español
Acompáñanos a ofrecer una Hora Santa por las Vocaciones el 2o jueves de mes 6:30 pm en la
Iglesia de St. Louis, y si tienes una inquietud vo-cacional apúntate para una Noche de discerni-miento en la Iglesia de la Natividad al 373-1243
* Mujeres: 3er Lunes del mes (12/16) * Hombres: 1er Lunes del mes (1/6)
Annual Italian Winterfest Local Memphis restaurants and beverage distributors will join together for the Annual Italian Winterfest on Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 5 -7:30 p.m. at St. Benedict at Auburndale, 8250 Varnavas Drive, Cordova, TN, in their gymnasium. This fundraiser, held in memory of Angelo A. Lucchesi and Sam Bomarito, and in honor of Tony Barrasso, founders of Italian Winterfest, is an evening of good food and wine from local restaurants and vendors and includes popular and Italian music by DJ Mike Spano, a small live auction, and a brief program emceed by WMC-TV Anchor Joe Birch.
Well known doctors and brothers Dr. Robert M. Kraus and Dr. Gordon J. Kraus, with Methodist Medical Group, will be saluted as the 2020 Honored Guests of Italian Winterfest. Frank Grisanti, Sr. will receive this year’s UNICO Italian American of the Year Award. Advance tickets are $40/person or $320 for a table of eight. Tickets at the door will be $45/person. Tickets are available at www.avemariahome.org; by calling Lisa Bell, Ave Maria Home, at (901) 405-3791; or by calling Janet Donato, Catholic Schools Office, at (901) 373-1221. Proceeds will benefit Ave Maria Home, the Catholic Schools Scholarship Fund, UNICO, and Wings of Ave Maria, providing scholar-ships for students and assistance for Ave Maria
INTERNATIONAL EPIPHANY CONCERT St. Martin de Porres National and Institute will host an International Epiphany Concert on Sunday even-ing, January 5. It will take place at St. Peter Church, 190 Adams, Memphis, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Re-freshments will be served afterwards. All are wel-
come. There is no admission fee. A free-will offering will be taken up; half of the proceeds will be given to
the Dorothy Day House which serves families in crisis. CONCIERTO INTERNACIONAL DE LA EPIFANÍA,
EL DOMINGO El Santuario e Instituto Nacional de San Martín de Porres patrocinará un Concierto internacional de la Epifanía el domingo, 5 de enero. Tendrá lugar en la Iglesia de San Pedro, 190 Adams, Memphis, comen-zando a las 4:30 p.m. Habrá un refrigerio después. Todos son bienvenidos. Admisión es gratis. Un ofre-cimiento libre será tomado; la mitad de los donativos se dará a la Casa de Dorothy Day, que sirve a familias en crisis.
INFORMATION SHEET
Church name & address:
St. Brigid #020853
7801 Lowrance Rd.
Memphis TN 38125-2825
Contact person: Helen Prewitt @ 901-758-0128
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