St. Brigid/Sts. Brígida

Catholic Church Iglesia Católica

5214 South Western Avenue

Los Ángeles, CA 90062 (323)292-0781 Fax: (323)290-1254

Email: stbrigidchurch@sbcglobal.net Website: www.stbrigidchurch.com

PARISH STAFF

Pastor- Rev. Thomas Frank S.S.J.

Assistant Pastor-Rev. Kenneth Keke S.S.J.

Parish Manager- Mrs. Cheryl Pyles

Administrador de la Parroquia

Liturgy Coordinator- Ms. LaVonne Anderson

Spanish Ministry/Ministerio en Español

Dn. Hernado Rodriguez

Religious Education Dir-Mrs. Floy Hawkins

Director de Educación Religiosa

MASS SCHEDULE/Horario de Misa

Saturday Vigil Sábado Vigilia: 5 PM Ingles

Sunday/Domingo 7 AM Ingles

Spanish 8:30 AM Español Gospel 10:30 AM Ingles Weekdays Semanal 8:15 AM(Bi-lingual) CONFESSION/SACRAMENT OF PENANCE CONFESION/SACRAMENTO DE PENITENCIA Saturday/Sábados 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment/por cita

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) EDUCACION RELIGIOSA

Saturdays/Sabados 9:30-11:30 – Sept-May

SACARAMENTS/SACRAMENTOS Baptism/Bautismos for Infants or Adults-(Rite of Christians Initiation of Adults RCIA): Please contact the priest to register. Infant Baptism Class for Parents & Godparents, 2nd Tuesday of the month with Baptism on the 4th Saturday at 1:00 PM. Para bebes o Adultos (rituo de Iniciacion Cristiana de Adultos RCIA): Por favor contactar al Sacerdote antes del Registro de la Clase de Bautismo de Padres & Padrinos. La Clase Mensual es el 2ndo Martes & el Bautismo el 4to Sábado del mes a la 1:00 PM. First Communion and Confirmation Ordinarily require two years preparation through the Religious Education Program. Primera Comunión Y Confirmación, 2 años de preparación Marriage/Matrimonios Please Contact the Priest at least six months in advance. Do not book the reception hall until the wedding date in the church is confirmed. Por favor contactar al Sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses de anticipación. No contratar el local de la Iglesia sin haber confirmado la fecha de la boda. FUNERALS/FUNERALES-Please contact the priest before confirming any arrangements with your funeral home or mortuary. Por favor contactar al Sacerdote antes de hacer algún arreglo con la Funeraria o Murtuario. QUINCE ANOS- Confirmed pre-15 year olds should contact the parish office no less than one month prior to the anticipated celebration date. Please do not book a reception hall until church date is confirmed.15 Añeras ya confirmadas contactar a la parroquia un mes antes de la ceremonia. Por favor no contratar el local de la parroquia sin haber confirmado la fecha de la celebración.

2 St. Brigid Church 5th Sunday of Easter 05-22-2011 Did you know? Remember bringing others to Christ, makes us witnesses of Christ, messengers for Christ, instruments of Christ, connectors to Christ. Ultimately though, we want those “others” we bring to Christ to have a genuine encounter with Christ just as we do. It is so beautiful to appreciate the many rich symbols of our Catholic heritage as we did during the Lenten Season, beginning with the Ashes, Friday Fish Fry, Stations of the Cross (he paid price with His Love for us), Lenten folders, no Alleluia, and no Gloria as we sought to do penance for ourselves and for our fellow Christians. Palm Sunday reminds us of our betrayals of love. We have Blessed Holy Oils for use in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick. The Washing of the Feet, the Triduum itself, the nailing and reverencing of the Cross, the Easter Fire, Pascal Candle, Easter lilies, Easter water to bless our homes and so much more; these symbols and symbolic actions all point to connecting us in relationship to Christ and one another. They aren’t just things, and certainly not idols we worship. So having encountered Christ ourselves during this Lenten Season, appreciating God’s many gifts to us, knowing what Christ expects of us, this is the day the Lord has made to provide the opportunities for those we know to come with us and encounter Christ. Knowing who and whose we are and knowing what we are supposed to do in church when visitors do come, and knowing who we are to reach out to and bring to others to encounter Christ, we have 50 days of Easter Season Opportunity to “just do it”! As Resurrection People with Alleluia as our song, let us go forth and unleash the power of God’s Grace. READINGS FOR THE WEEK May 21st Vigil : May 22nd Sunday: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Pt 2:4-9, Jn 14:1-12 May 23rd Monday: Acts 14:5-18, Jn 14:21-26 May 24th Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28, Jn 14:27-31a May 25th Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6, Jn 15:1-8 May 26th Thursday: Acts 15:7-21, Jn 15:9-11 May 27th Friday: Acts 15:22-31, Jn 15:12-17 May 28th Saturday: Acts 16:1-10, Jn 15:18-21 Sunday Readings: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17, 1 Pt. 3:15-18 Jn 14:15-21

MASS INTENTIONS 5:00 PM- Intentions for Vocations 7:00 AM- Intentions for Parishioners 8:30 AM- Intentions for Sisters of Social Service 10:30 AM- Happy Birthday/R.I.P. Antoine Joe from daughter Dorine Sylvester 8:15 AM- Intentions for Celebrant 8:15 AM- Intentions for Josephite General Conference 8:15 AM- Intentions for Vocations 8:15 AM- Intentions for Brothers 8:15 AM- Intentions for Parishioners 5:00 PM- Josephite Priests ordained today.

Parish Mission Statement /Nuestra Mision Como Parroquia:

We the Faith Community of St. Brigid Catholic Church declare our mission is to know and imitate Jesus. We proclaim the reign of God in this community by preaching, teaching the Good News and celebrating our Roman Catholic worship. We witness the faith by demonstrating service and compassion for those in need. As Community, we welcome, honor and respect all people with the special emphasis on the culture and heritage of the African American and Hispanic Catholics.

Nosotros la Comunidad en Fe de la Iglesia Catolica de Sta. Brigida, declaramos nuestra mision es conocer e imitar a Jesus. Proclamamos el Reino de Dios en esta comunidad, predicando y ensenado Las Buenas Nuevas y celebrando la Alabanza Catolica Romana. Somos testigos de nuestra fe al demostrar servicio y compacion a todo aquel en nececidad. Como comunidad, le damos la bienvenida, honor y respeto a toda la gente, con enfasis en especial, a las culturas y herencias de los Catolicos Afro-americanos y Latinos.

St. Brigid is an active participant in Deanery 16 of the Our Lady of the Angels Region, Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Sta. Brigida es una Iglesia participante activa en el Diaconato 16 de la Region de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, Arquidiocis de Los Angeles.

Established in 1920 and served by the Josephite Fathers & Brothers since 1979! Establecida en 1920 y servida por los Padres y Hermanos Josesuitas desde 1979!

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THIS WEEK AT SBC -------------------------------------------------------------- May 22nd – Sunday 7:00 am – Hospitality Brunch 2:00 pm – New Generation Choir Reh.- Church CREDIT UNION FAIR sponsored by ONE LA 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall, 1955 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about community-based credit unions, teach-ins on foreclosure prevention issues at 12:00 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. , and will take signups for those who need foreclosure prevention and/or loan modification counseling. May 23rd – Monday 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Prayer Group – Hall & R1 7:00 pm –Rosary - Church May 24th – Tuesday 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Bible – Room 1 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Bible Study – Room 5 7:00 pm –Rosary - Church May 25th – Wednesday 12:00 pm – Hot Meal for the Hungry – Hall 12:00 pm - Soup, Salad, Scripture – Room 7 6:30 pm – Trad. Choir Reh. - Church 7:00 pm - Soup, Salad, Scripture – Room 7 7:00 pm – Guadalupanos – Room 5 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Choir – Hall 7:00 pm –Rosary - Church May 26th – Thursday 7:00 pm – Resurrection Choir – Church 7:00 pm – Parish Council - Rectory 7:00 pm –Rosary - Church May 27th – Friday 7:00 pm – OA Meeting –Room 7 7:00 pm – Spanish Youth Ministry – Hall May 28th – Saturday

7:00 pm – Spanish Usher’s Vigil

ST. BRIGID MILESTONES HEADS UP & HIGHLIGHTS

The St. Brigid scholarship Applications are now available, If you are a graduating senior and a member of St. Brigid Catholic church you may apply. Send your request for the application to: St. Brigid Education Ministry sbcedumin@yahoo.com or call (310) 323-0024. Deadline is June 1, 2011. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Save-the-date

Junior Ushers

Fashion Show &

Lunch Saturday, June 4, 2011

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. “Steppin into

Summer Fashion Show” given by St.

Brigid Junior Ushers. Come and share an

afternoon of fun! Audience

Participation - The best dressed man of

the year award, The best stiletto stroll

of the year award, & other fun events.

Casual attire and $20.00 donation

includes lunch. See any usher or call

Andrea @ 310-279-8145.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EDUCATION SUNDAY IS JUNE 5TH

Anyone graduating from K-Graduate School and would

like to be recognized, please be sure to get a “Graduate Application” at any of the Church’s Exits: fill it out and

bring it back no later than May 29th.

4 St. Brigid Church 5th Sunday of Easter 05-22-2011 PARISH NEWS

STEWARDSHIP

Weekly Collection - (Envelopes, Loose, Building & Maintenance) 05/- 15th 4th Sunday of Easter Sunday Average Needed

$ 4,197.00 $ 7,000.00

Lenten Folders Thus Far $2,121.00

Our Van Replacement Fund is up to $4440 with donations of $ 300 . Anyone who wishes to add to it as we pursue a replacement for our Chevy Astro Van which is on its’ last leg is most welcome to do so.

SPIRITUALITY

YOUTH AND TEEN BIBLE STUDY: Every Sunday at 9:00 a.m., St. Brigid is having youth and teen bible study. All youth are invited to come any Sunday and join in the discussion. Grab something from the coffee bar in the hall and head to the Christ Center. Parents may fellowship in the hall with coffee and doughnuts.

SUNDAY CATHOLIC TV MASS: Heart of the Nation, in partnership with local parishes, has been serving homebound Catholics with the Sunday TV Mass since 1984. In the Los Angeles metro area, the Mass airs on KDOC-TV Channel 56 at 9:00am. Please help spread the word and tell the homebound.

SICK LIST Please keep all the sick and shut-ins of our parish in your prayers. Remember a phone call to say hello, or a card mailed will only take a few minutes of your time. Home Bound Parishioners--Louie Arias, Lillian Brown, Beatrice Corral, Shirley DeCoud, Audrey Duplessis, Audrey Heisser, Howard Phillips, Ianthe Hughes, Barbara Jarrett, Maria Matias, Mary Ann Miller, Beverly Robinson, John Sanders, Leonora Sandoval, Doris Simon, John Spath, Deacon Jack & Joan Turner (& Granddaughter Jasmine), Joyce Vause, Charles Walker, Ethel Young, Lidia Zelaya. Parishioners with Chronic Ailments or Ongoing Recovery--Maria Jesus Ayala, Kathleen Brooks, Francis Hartsook-Brown, Robert Brown Jr., Eleanor Eastman, Fr. Rawlin Enette S.S.J., Gladys Fortier, Timothy Galendez,Sr. Marianna Halsmer, Carolyn Hunter, Tyrone Jackson, Delphine Jones, Susie Langford, Joseph Lanoix, Mary Leonard, Byron Luke, Charlene Marshall, Mary Ann Miller, Sarah Mays, Dorothy Navarre, Warren Navarre, Donald Osborne, Cora Porter, Sheila Rankin, Pearl Rivero, Bernadette Ross, Grace Sampson, Leonora Sandoval, Alma Simpkins, Hyacinth Sinclair, Catherine Spiro, Muriel Lynn White, Larry & Edna Williams, Hank Williams, Marguerite Williams, Margaret Wilson, Beverly Zuniga. Family of Parishioners— Suzette Alba (Daughter of Doris Simon) Maggie Alaniz (Aunt of Veronica Cavanaugh), Linda Smith Arnold (Niece of George Smith), Jacey Bristow, Melvin Franklin,& Lloyd Grant (Grandson, Brother-in-Laws of Donna Bristow), James Bertrand (Father of Cheryl Pyles), Odesta Camus (Mother of Cassandra Touchard), Pamela Thornton Carr (Daughter of Ellis Valentine), Angela David (Niece of Judith Campbell), Eva & Joseph Dean (Cousins of Ellis Valentine), Gail Flemings (Friend of Jacquelyn Temple,) Hewlett Hodge (Father of Pat Sanders), Adeline Jackson (Mother of Jammie Young), Hazel Jackson (Sister of Vernice Holden), James E. Jackson (brother of Samuel Jackson), Betty Marshall Jacobs (Sister of

5 St. Brigid Church 5th Sunday of Easter 05-22-2011 Bob Marshall), Salomie Jolly (sister of Aline Heisser-Ovid), Blanche Johnson (Friend of Donna Bristow /Sister of late Irby Ravard),Brandi Johnson (Grandaughter - Ceclia Johnson), Sharon Johnson (Former member), Helena Jones (Sister-In-Law of Annette Lockett), E. Jean (Mother of Denise Robinson), Patrick Landry Sr. (Brother-In-Law of Dorine Sylvester), Carolene Langie (Daughter-In-Law of June Lynch), Shirley Limar, (Aunt of Cassandra Touchard), Yvette Smith-Lindow (Daughter of George Smith),Tim Markham (Friend of Ellis Valentine), Dana Mathis (Daughter of Kristine Henderson), Rose McDaniel (Sister of Fr. Kearns),Sheila Moore (Friend of Gayle Ugwu), Walter Morales (Friend of Elis Valentine), Edward Robinson(Brother of Jacquelyn Temple), Debra Robinson (Cousin of Cassandra Cousin),Gilver Sierra (Sister of Aura Sierra), Matthews Sims (Nephew of Denise Robinson), Charles Smith (Husband of Gladys Smith), Reginald Solomon (Brother of Lisa Craig), Larry Touchard (Husband of Cassandra Touchard), Mary Thomas (Sister of Cheryl Pyles), Anyika Thompson (Grand-daughter of Jean De Berry) Valerie Valentine (Niece of Ellis Valentine), Darlene Vaughn (Friend of Annette Lockett), Thomas Ward (relative of Almeta Washington), Kelly Morgan Williams (Granddaughter of Maudell Williams). Prayers for Military Personnel in Harms Way! Lord, keep them safe and healthy until they return.

EDUCATION

Summer 2011- Institute for Black Catholic Studies: Xavier University is having its annual Black Catholic Studies courses during the weeks of July 1 – July 23rd, 2011. For more information visit: www.xula.edu/ibcs/index.php. SCHOLARSHIPS: USDA: National Scholars Program is offering grants to various colleges for more info. Visit: usda.gov. Beta Pi Sigma Sorority Inc. National Scholarship for young ladies: These scholarships are based on financial need, academic achievement and leadership abilities. 3.0 GPA required for Submission. Applications with details of what is required for submission are available in the rectory. Please note the deadline for submission is June 30, 2011 .

COMMUNITY NEWS Beginning Experience Weekend

June 3-5, 2011 Widowed/divorced/separated Catholics are invited to move beyond their grief through the guided healing and growth process of a “Beginning Experience” Weekend (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon) at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA. Beginning Experience is recognized by the Office of Family Life for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The main (international) ministry’s website is www.beginningexperience.org.

Registration and information, please contact Brenda at (818) 352-5265 or Maria (Bilingual/Spanish) at (310) 365-0186 or Email: bela2011-30@hotmail.com.

Cost: $250 per person ($225 if paid in advance).

2011 Summer Camps: Staffed by the Sacred Heart Sisters, these camps offer an enjoyable camping experience in a wholesome Christian atmosphere and a delightful loving spirit. FAMILY CAMP: June 23-June 26 or June 30-July 3, GIRLS’ CAMP: July 10-17 or July 24-31. Call 909-866-5696 for brochure & registration forms. Spaces are limited. Donations are needed to help sponsor a child or family to camp. Please

6 St. Brigid Church 5th Sunday of Easter 05-22-2011 help! Contributions can be sent to: SACRED HEART RETREAT CAMP.P.O. Box 1795, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315.

Camp Mariastella Summer Camp: A residential camp for girls, located in lovely Wrightwood, is currently accepting applications for campers, girls ages 7-15 who love to have a really great week at a camp. Please call 818-285-1555 for more information.

Mount St. Mary’s College to Host Free Exhibit

Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America June 19-Aug. 14

Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America is a traveling exhibit that reveals the mystery behind a small group of innovative American women who helped shape the nation’s social and cultural landscape. Mount St. Mary’s College is hosting the only Southern California exhibit of the Women & Spirit installment, a look at 300 years of history of women religious throughout the nation. Exhibit visitors will discover the sisters’ quiet courage during many dramatic moments in U.S. history. (See full press release at http://www.msmc.la.edu/news-events/news-releases.asp?item=8082). Sunday, June 19, 2011 through Sunday, August 14, 2011, Exhibit Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday & Sunday- Noon to 7 p.m., Saturday, Closed Monday. Free admission. Parking is $5. The José Drudis-Biada Art Gallery- Mount St. Mary’s College, Chalon Campus-12001 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049 - (310)954-4525. More Information: www.msmc.la.edu/spirit. Media Contacts: Paulette Thornton, Debbie Ream- 323.295.0642, 213.477.2505-pthornton@msmc.la.edu, dream@msmc.la.edu.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter: Your wedding was just one day in your life, but your marriage is forever. The weekend is a powerful experience for couples who believe that their Sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of love in a world that hungers for stability and commitment. The next marriage encounter weekend is July 22-24, 2011. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, visit our website: www.iLoveMySpose.org or call Jacob & Sarah Flores at (562) 923-7335.

YOUNG ADULTS

Holy Name of Jesus Church: All are invited to join the F.A.I.T.H. Young Adult Ministry and Shining Faith Young Adult Choir for their Monthly Young Adult 1st Sunday Mass, on Sunday, June 5 @ 5 P.M; Fr. Gus Taylor will be presiding. For more info please call 323-734-8888, www.HOLYNAMEOFJESUS-LA-ORG, or email FAITH.YA.MINISTRY@GMAIL.COM.

CHILD PROTECTION INFORMATION & FINGERPRINTING Did you know? Know the ‘Parent Warning Codes’ Text messaging is an increasingly integral part of the way young people communicate with their friends. But like other forms of communication, it can expose children to outside threats and unwanted contacts, even from sexual predators. That’s why it is important for parents to monitor their child’s use of text messaging. Young people are aware of their parents’ supervision and have developed text codes in response. These parent warning codes are codes that kids use to let whomever they are talking to know that it is not safe to talk. If you see these codes, you should instantly be suspicious. For example, “MOS” means “Mom over shoulder,” and “PIR” means “Parent in room.” A helpful tutorial for parents is located at www.mahalo.com. Type: “How to understand your kids’ text messages” in the search box. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

7 St. Brigid Church 5th Sunday of Easter 05-22-2011 Child Protection Certification Course & Fingerprinting: Please note that anyone who deals directly with young people under the age of 18 must complete the Child Protection Certification Course. Most of our St. Brigid Parishioners who have been certified in the past must be re-certified. Fingerprinting thru the Archdiocese is a mandatory requirement. We ask all who are in Ministry to get certified. All classes are four hours long. Please call to schedule an appointment. NEXT CLOSE FACILITY FOR SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN CERTIFICATION CLASS: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: 555 W Temple Ave, LA: (213)680-5200;July 23, 2011. OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS REGION Fingerprint Schedule: St. Bridget: 510 Cottage Home St., Los Angeles; Friday, May 27th: 12:00pm – 3:40pm & 5:20pm – 6:00pm; for appointments, call (323)222-5518. For fingerprinting: All facilities operate 12:00pm – 3:40pm & 5:20pm-7:20pm. Please call to schedule an appointment. For more dates on fingerprinting visit: www.la-archdiocese.org Click on Child Protection section. Safari Dance for Catholic Singles: Join the Los Angeles Catholic Alumni Club Singles for their Safari Dance Mixer on Friday, May 27, 2011 from 8:00 p.m. – midnight at the Days Inn – 450 West Pioneer Drive, Glendale, CA. Animal prints or casual attire. Tickets at the door $18.00. All ages welcome 18+. Please call 818-759-1545 for information. Sierra Retreat House Retreats: June 3 – 5, 2011 – Deepening our relationship with Jesus, Divorced & Separated Retreat June 24 – 26, 2011. For further information or registration call 310-456-6631. Theology on Tap – A speaker series exploring issues of life and faith in today’s culture, designed for young adults, has a summer speaker series July – August. The Our Lady of Angels Region will sponsor the series at: Good Shepard- 504 N. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 – Saturdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, 2011. For more information or other locations visit the Archdiocese of Los Angeles website- Office of Religious Education.

EMPLOYMENT

Airport Customer Service - is hiring for full-time seasonal positions in many airports across the U.S. including all domestic hubs. ACS is looking for candidates committed to providing exceptional customer service in customer check-in and baggage handling capacities. Successful candidates will work 40 hours a week from June 1 through Aug. 31.

“We know great employees have great family and friends. This is a wonderful opportunity for employees looking to help friends and family out with a summer employment lead,” said Carol Zupancic, V.P.-ACS, Stations. “Spread the word to your great friends and family today to apply at delta.com/careers, and then select Airport Customer Service Ticket/Gate or Baggage Handler/Ramp Operations.”

These seasonal employees will earn $10.82 per hour and have Delta worldwide travel privileges. All referredcandidates must be at least 18, able to lift 70 lbs, authorized to work in the U.S. have a high school diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license. A background check and drug test will also be part of the hiring process. These summer positions are not eligible for the employee referral program. You can actually find them all at: http://www.deltajobs.net/career_destinations.htm Work Source California- Visit the Compton Center 2939 E Pacific Commerce Dr. 90221. Orientations At 10Am on Tuesdays. 310-762-1101. Our own parishioner Monica Pecot is a Business Development Associate at Community Career Development at that same number. Call her to help you move forward on employment and career opportunities.

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From the Pastor’s Desk May 22nd, 2011

5th Sunday of Easter “Making the Most of the Resurrection, Bringing Others to Jesus Christ”

Word of God- Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life, but more importantly, Jesus wants us to not only know the voice and person of the Good Shepherd, but also the Father. Jesus has moved us from believing, to following, to hearing His voice, to belonging to Him and to His flock and that’s us. Today Jesus wants us to know the Father, and next week to know the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit. Jump ahead to John 17 and read about Jesus praying for complete intimacy. Read Psalm 139 and get in touch with the right hand of the Lord holding you fast. And what is the result or reward of intimacy with the Lord? Wow the power of God’s mercy, grace, gifts, talents unleashed! It is a sustaining blast of strength to overcome the struggles of our life! It is mission and ministry of Jesus made manifest in us the people of God! Jesus becomes believable and the world is transformed! We possess the peace that only God can give! It is the fullness of joy that Jesus wants us to have! What keeps us from this wonderful intimacy? Well if Jesus is the car driver and never moves, and we are the passenger, well you know the rest of the story. Let’s move closer to the Lord.

Don’t forget!! Did you save the Date? Friday Evening, June 10th Memorial Mass for Fr. Paul Banet SSJ at St. Brigid Sunday June 12th Pentecost and celebrating our Neighbor to Neighbor Program at Lewis Metropolitan CME Church. Oh and don’t forget we wear Red that day! Vacation Bible School is just around the corner! July 16th our Parish Picnic! We had such fun last year at Hahn Park. We have the same spot this year and the committee is at work preparing. We look to see you there for more fun.

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St. Brigid connects to the larger African American Catholic Church and helps to give Voice and Visibility to the Archdiocese

During this Easter Season it is important that we don’t just focus in on ourselves and St. Brigid Parish. Gratefully we had more than a dozen participants in the AACCFE/Archdiocesan Liturgical Ministries Day with an awareness of the upcoming changes in Mass Language effective Advent 2011. Folks learned so much that they are considering participating in the AACCFE/LMU African American Studies Program that takes place on a couple of Saturdays a month(Darlene Harness and Denise Robinson are participating in that program this year). Did you know that Andrew Knox is the Chairperson of the Parish Reps for the AACCFE and our representative on the African American Catholic Advisory Board to our regional Bishop Edward Clark? Did you know that Babette DeLay is a member of the Our Lady of the Angels Regional Council? Did you know that Cheryl Pyles is President of the Our Lady of the Angels Region of the ACCW? Did you know that Floy Hawkins is a prominent speaker for the Archdiocesan Young Adult Program “Theology on Tap”! We would like to additional parishioners participate in these representative groups in our Deanery, Region, African American Catholic Center for Evangelization and the Archdiocese. It is a ministry of Voice and Visibility. It is a ministry of service that helps to build bridges. It is a ministry that promotes leadership development, an exchange of ideas, and evangelizes. Is God calling you to step forward and join in that effort? Contact the persons mentioned above or Fr. Frank to learn more about what they do involves.