Events

Due to the generous donation, the weekends will be free of charge to anyone who attends.

The annual Holy Redeemer car raffle is happening now.  It’s for a beautiful 2021 Lexus NX 300 SUV.  Winner’s choice of color and upgrades.   The car is provided by Hennessy Lexus of Gwinnett.  Download the raffle form here.  Please mail to the school. The address is on the form. Tickets are $100 each and no…

DISCOVERY God created the majesty of the universe with us in mind.  He created us to be inquisitive explorers as we journey through life, examining ourselves and the world around us in fine detail.  This fundamental instinct has sparked our interest in our world and the universe around us.  As scientists learn more about the…

Thank You for making Christmas Connections 2020 a Success! Words cannot express our gratitude for your support of the 2020 Adopt-A-Family/Christmas Connections program.  Thanks to your generosity nearly 3,600 individuals will wake up on Christmas morning with gifts and shared blessings under their trees.  Each year I am amazed how the St. Brigid community shares…

Phishing texts and emails posing as Fr. Neil Herlihy have been received by our parishioners. Please just be skeptical of all text and email messages saying they are from Fr. Neil. These are NOT legitimate requests. Please ignore, block the sender and delete these messages. Report phishing and scam emails and texts Here are two government…

Our Saint Brigid Respect Life ministry saves lives and saves families and helps lead souls to heaven.  Pray with them on Friday mornings or assist a family with your time or treasure.  Visit www.saintbrigid.org/respectlife for info. Pregnant and need help? Call 1-800-712-4357 or visit the Pregnancy Aid Clinic.  If you’ve had an abortion and need…

Life Teen Christmas Party! Sunday, December 13, 6:00 PM  – 8:30 PM at Saint Brigid Catholic Church Our high school teens are invited to the last Life Night of the semester!  Join them for all kinds of holiday cheer and fun times with friends! Make sure you sign up ASAP, as spots are limited.  They…

Monsignor Reynolds blessed us with another beautiful day for golf and tennis.  Although it was delayed from the original date, it was a great day for all.  For 21 years, the Men of Saint Brigid have hosted the Monsignor Reynolds Charity Challenge, a fundraiser to benefit the charities and ministries associated with Saint Brigid Catholic…

 Please view this presentation from Saint Brigid concerning the important issues in the upcoming election.  If you have questions or concerns, please email catholicvote@saintbrigid.org.  We will have a follow-up response presentation to discuss these questions.  Thank you.

Roswell Town Square (City Square Park) at  610 Atlanta St., Roswell GA, 30075  3:30 PM A Battle for the Soul of Our Nation & the Catholic Church The rally concludes the Novena which began on August 15th, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.   We will have two intentions: to pray for…

For more details and registration info, visit their webpage at saintbrigid.org/wwp.  

Faithful Citizenship in a Time of Turmoil from Archdiocese of Atlanta on Vimeo.

This year, the Mustard Seed Dare to Care event will be virtual on Aug 30th.  The raffle is for a 2020 Ford F150 Crew Cab Truck,  which is very exciting!   The truck will be parked in front of Saint Brigid after all Masses the weekend of August 15-16.   The raffle tickets will be only sold…

A Message for Those Who Feel Isolated from Archdiocese of Atlanta on Vimeo.

Tuesday’s June 30 – to July 21 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Have you ever wanted to know who this Mark guy was and why his Gospel is the shortest one? Join Seminarian Jacob, Fr. Michael and Deacon Henry in a 4-week Zoom podcast with live discussions.  Email Cindy Soder at csoder@saintbrigid.org if you want to join…

Some suggestions to “Keep the Sabbath holy” when you can’t come to Church for Mass: – Spend time reading and reflecting on the Words of God,  Quiet time is important so the Words can make way into our hearts. If you are home with someone, share your reflection with one another.  Sources are www.usccb.org/bible, Magnificat.com…

By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor Georgia Bulletin |Published April 23, 2020  |  photos by Michael Alexander  EN ESPAÑOL   SMYRNA–In an April 23 letter to the faithful, the bishops of Georgia discussed the decision to suspend public liturgies through the end of May following Governor Brian Kemp’s announcement April 20 permitting some businesses to reopen. The decision…

May 6, 202, Wednesday  Mass of Installation, 12:30 p.m. To view and download the program to follow along! https://archatl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/agh_installation_program.pdf   Georgia Bulletin: By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer|Published April 30, 2020 ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., will become the new spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Wednesday, May 6. Catholics are invited to join…

WE ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES – approximate start time is 4:40 pm. As the world continues to face the ongoing effects of the global pandemic of the coronavirus, Saint Brigid will join  Archbishop José H. Gomez, President of the USCCB, the U.S. bishops and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on Friday, May 1, at…

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp extended the shelter in place order for the state of Georgia until April 30th. View the executive order HERE.  View the guidance and FAQs for the executive order HERE. From: The Most Rev. Joel M. Konzen, S.M., Diocesan Administrator – Guidance regarding Georgia’s Shelter in Place order As you know,…

From FORMED.org, Triduum: A Spiritual Pilgrimage is a beautiful, 30 minute contemplative documentary from the Augustine Institute.   View on-demand, this film cinematically walks through the locations of the Holy Week story, re-presenting the most important days of human history.  Immersed in the real and sacred places of the Holy Land, the pilgrim faithful is brought…

Visit with Mr. Mark in the Chapel for Easter Sunday (online) He is back and he misses the children!

Blessing of the Easter Food 1701 The custom of blessing food for Easter arose from the discipline of fasting throughout Lent and the special Easter fast during the Easter Triduum. Easter was the first day when meat, eggs, and other foods could again be eaten. Although not of obligation, the special fast during the Triduum…

Visit here for the Holy Hour ONLINE With Deacon Leo Gahafer, and reflections from Deacon Paul Porter and seminarian Robbie Cotta, music by Jonathan Eason. Sharing the good news of God’s Love and Mercy! Darkness exists, Jesus gives us control and takes us home! Sharing the good news of God’s Love and Mercy!  Darkness exists,…

Please visit our YouTube Channel  Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 pm, April 9th Friday of the Passion of the Lord, April 10th Seven Last Words at 12:00 pm noon, Stations of the Cross at 3:00 pm then followed by the Veneration of The Cross at 7:00 pm Holy Saturday The Easter…

https://www.ajc.com/news/local/breaking-all-fulton-residents-ordered-stay-home-face-jail-fines-curb-covid/3VOC8b70p6eNElVt5OKzAI/ By Emergency order, Fulton County and the State of Georgia has ordered a stay at home order. On can only travel one essential business. Priests are no longer permitted to hear confessions.   As we approach the great feast of Easter, let us pray that we will once again be able to offer the Sacrament…

We face an unprecedented situation in our world today with the spread of a mysterious virus. The Archdiocese of Atlanta remains committed to the mission of the church.  We will continue to bring Christ into the world.  How we do that may change as this situation evolves, but the mission remains the same. This website…

Friends, Out of concern for the health and safety of our guests, volunteers and vendors due to the CORVID-19 situation, we have decided to postpone this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Gala to March 13, 2021, but the AUCTION is still ON!  This is an unfortunate action we must take and we are sorry if this…

Out of concern for the health and safety of our guests – The Fish Fry is still on for Friday night the 13th.  It will be Take-Out and Drive-Thru only.   No teens will be coming to assist.  There will be no salad or drink sales.  For our volunteers – we will need some extra help…

On Saturday, February 8th, tell your spouse what they have truly meant to you before the Witness who is with you always.  Can you say it more eloquently, more sincerely than to say, “I would do it again”?  Come celebrate an evening of romance, with worship, dinner, and dancing. Optional Vow Renewal immediately after Vigil Mass. Purchase…

5:30 – 7:00 PM in Corbett Hall  Join us in celebrating St. Valentine and the month of Love!  The event will include crafts and activities to encourage children to learn about St. Valentine and the Love of Jesus.  A pizza dinner will be available for $2.00 per person, cash or check at the door.   …

Saint Brigid Youth Ministry presents a seminar about how to protect our children from the dangers of pornography on January 15, 2020, at 7:00 PM in Corbett Hall.   All parents of children in grades kindergarten and up are encouraged to attend. This very important talk will: • Discuss the possibilities and pitfalls of the internet •…

Carols, Crafts and Visit from the Three Kings! Sunday January 5th, 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Corbett Hall Dinner provided by the Men of Saint Brigid. Space is limited.  RSVP to reserve your spot at www.saintbrigid.org/epiphany. For info contact Cindy at csoder@saintbrigid.org.

A Higher Purpose   The gift of the Holy Card this weekend is sponsored by the Saint Brigid’s Knights of Columbus. They invite every family of our parish to engage in the Consecration to the Holy Family.  It is their hope that this process may help strengthen our families and to devote themselves to the ideal model of…

2019 Year-End Contributions    All contributions for 2019 must either be postmarked or dropped off at the parish office by Dec. 31st. ( By mail or secure after-hour drop box located to the left of the office doors that will be checked daily )  Contributions received after Dec. 31st will be posted as a 2020…

December has been a busy month for MOSB.  NOW CLOSED, the Christmas tree lot was in full swing and during their December meeting, they prepared this year’s parish Christmas gift, the book “Rediscover the Saints“ by the best selling author, Matthew Kelly. Matthew states:  “Think the saints are a bunch of long-gone, mostly fictionalized dead…

At the home of Barb and Paul Yosick 6140 Harbour Overlook, Alpharetta, GA 30005 865-405-3450 On Friday, December 6th, 2019 at 7:00 PM Married Couples is open to all committed couples (married, engaged, widows or widowers).   You do not need to belong to the group to attend a potluck. To celebrate the Christmas holiday season, we’d like…

REMEMBER our fallen U.S. veterans. HONOR those who serve. TEACH your children the value of freedom. American Heritage Girls, local Catholic Troop GA 1412, invites you to honor fallen U.S. Soldiers by sponsoring Christmas wreaths for their gravesites at Marietta National Cemetery.  The troop will lay the wreaths, salute, and pray for our fallen soldiers. We’re…

The Three Theological Virtues as Revealed by St. Joseph in the Gospel of St. Matthew Monday to Wednesday, December 2, 3 and 4 two sessions daily, 10 AM and 7 PM (9:00 Mass in the Sanctuary,  Coffee time following Mass in Corbett Hall) Childcare provided for both sessions. MUST RSVP to childcare@saintbrigid.org. We are pleased to provide…

Teachers are needed for their early childhood education program, which nurtures two, three, and four-year-old children.  The Saint Brigid Day School is a peaceful, joyful, and spiritual place for our young children.  If interested in applying please forward your resume and cover letter to dfletcher@saintbrigid.org.  

Our beloved former parishioner, George Daniel Largay of Nashville, TN, died September 30, 2019, following a brief, heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 75 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3001 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee 37212.  For info call 615-292-2884 or email info@ctk.org….

September 24-27, 2019 from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM The Spirit drive will feature priests, lay leaders and well known national personalities including Scott Hahn,  David Anders and many other interesting guests including a member of our parish.  Please listen and call to support our parishioners: Fr. Neil Herlihy on Tuesday, 9/24 from 1:00 PM,…

Moms of the parish, take a night out for YOU. Come and join us in Corbett Hall for an evening of fellowship, fun and friendship on Thursday evening, September 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.   We are excited to kick-off the year with a deliciously catered meal, wine and dessert as we welcome Catholic speaker,…

Saturday, September 14, 9:30 AM in Corbett Hall Understand the Church’s teachings on end-of-life decisions.  Advance planning on your part keeps your family from having to make these difficult decisions. Presented by St. Brigid parishioner, Becki Campolito, a local attorney.  This seminar is for people of all ages and life situations: Singles, College Students, Parents…

Is your teen too pressured?  Too stressed? Too busy for “one more thing”? Come discover how the church can help. Our speaker, Maureen Innes, Ed.S. will talk on faith and moral development as children mature through the teenage years. Find out what parents can do to encourage this process. Hear about the many resources for Middle…

August 17, 2019, 9:00 to 5:00 PM at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center. The Atlanta Catechist Conference is an annual gathering of volunteer catechists, core teams, Parish Catechetical Leaders, Youth Ministers, RCIA teams and Catholic school teachers.  The event supports the ongoing formation and enrichment of these volunteers and lay ministry leaders…

The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops ask that we join them, June 22 – June 29, to pray, reflect, and take action on religious liberty, both here in this country and abroad.  In the face of our country’s challenges, and challenges within the Church herself, Catholics find strength in the hope of Jesus Christ.  We want to share that…

After all Masses, Mother’s Day weekend, May 11 & 12, spoil Mom with some homemade sweet treats. Please support our Life Teen youth ministry to offset their costs for their annual  Summer Mission trip, this year to Knoxville, Tennessee.   Besides an educational conference, the teens will spend long, hot hours serving dozens of communities.  Everything from…

Beloved parishioner Thomas Schimmel, Sr., entered in eternal rest, on Monday, April 22nd,  with his wife, Audrey, holding his hand, one week short of 63 years of marriage.   Please join his family at the Mass for his Christian Burial on Monday, May 6, 2019, at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary.  All are invited to attend a…

The Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store  AND Habitat for Humanity ReStore Truck will be in the lot the weekend of May 4 – 5, 2019.  Thrift Stores provide low-cost quality clothing to bargain shoppers, and our food pantries support individuals with limited means in our community.  The Vincentians and Habitat volunteers will unload your car and provide…

Come shop at the Mustard Seed Sewing Center Rags to Bags Trunk Show outside Corbett Hall after all Masses on May 4 – 5. ”Due to the continuing state of civil unrest in Nicaragua, we have been unable to obtain orders of new merchandise.  However, the Sewing Center remains open, providing support to our students…

Sponsored by the Saint Brigid Mom’s, come do your spring end of school year shopping at the popular Unique Boutique gift shop,  Thursday evening, May 2nd from 6:00 to 9:00 PM or Friday morning, May 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  There is a free “Sip and Shop” Thursday evening.  Come shop from over 40…

Womens Bible study presentation by Lisa Brenninkmeyer Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 PM or Wednesday, May 1 at 10:00 AM in Corbett Hall. God has promised us that light shines in darkness, and that darkness will never overcome it. This means that we can live triumphantly even when shadows fall on our hearts, families and communities. Please join…

On this day we offer the joyful sacrifice of praise to the Father who raised his Son for the dead.  Let us be intent upon the life Christ offers us, Christ our Passover who has been sacrificed.  And we begin the fifty days of Easter Season, celebrating in JOY and exultation.  These are days above…

Schedule for Holy Week and Easter Masses The three days of the Easter Triduum are an especially sacred time.  Even when we are at home or at work, the Church encourages us to keep the spirit of those days.  The expression “Triduum” means “three days.”  These three days are counted the same way the Hebrews…

Monday to Wednesday, April 8, 9 and 10;  with two sessions daily.  10:00-11:00 AM or 7:00-8:00 PM. Coffee and breakfast snacks will be served after the 9 AM Daily Mass before the mission session starts. Babysitting will be provided for both sessions with reservation to Jennifer at childcare@saintbrigid.org, The Mission concludes with our Parish Penance…

Thou Shall Not Kill  (link to CCCC) We pray ……. For those who pray before abortion clinics,  stand in government chambers, who march for life,  or who witness to the rights of all human beings:  that God might strengthen and guide them. For all who work for an end to abortion: that they might be strengthened…

Discover the gifts in your marriage. Find the gift in your spouse you may not have recognized. Follow the star to your spouse and be a gift and be a shining star for your spouse. Beginning at 7:00 PM in Corbett Hall. Dinner is catered by Ippolito’s Restaurant.  Babysitting available, first come first served.  $ 30.00…

The Respect Life Ministry invites you to “Let’s Get the Conversation Started Seminar! Saturday, January 5, 2019, 9:30 AM -12:30 PM in Corbett Hall.  Real questions every person needs to be answering for themselves and their parents about end-of-life planning, no matter what age. Topics include the family meeting, preparing legal documents, and Catholic Teaching.  Resources from…

November 20 – December 2 Teens are welcome to join us for “Search, A Retreat on Life’s Big Question” at the Life Teen Camp Covecrest in Tiger, GA. A discount is provided if the permission slip is returned by Oct. 31st . Contact Alyshia Koerner for more info at akoerner@saintbrigid.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 14th at 12:00 PM/ Library Join us for support, peace of mind and resources. Support groups provide a place to connect with other caregivers who truly understand what you are going through. It is a safe place for caregivers, family and/or friends of persons in need of care. Coordinated by Certified Facilitator &…

Nov. 10, 2018, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, This ministry for WOMEN invites you to listen to guest speaker Maria Morera Johnson, Cuban-American author of two books on courageous women saints. RSVP is required. Cost is $ 20.00. Please register online at https://conta.cc/2Du2402 or mail check, payable to Magnificat Joyful Visitation, by Nov….

Holy Redeemer Catholic School would like to honor all American Veterans with a special Mass at 9:00 AM at Saint Brigid Catholic Church. A reception will follow at Holy Redeemer. Please let us know if you are able to attend by Monday, November 5th, 2018 to jschefstad@hrcatholicschoool.org. Friday, November 9th, 2018

Going Deeper! Practical, Life Changing Applications. This session will empower you to understand your talent themes, discover their meanings, strengths versus weaknesses, as you learn more about yourself in a new, exciting, and energy-generating way. Learn how you already use your talents. Discern new ways to use them in all situations – self-actualization and wellbeing,…

Our goal is to train young men and women to render faithful, reverent and meaningful service to God and to grow in their personal development as faith-filled Catholics by assisting the priest and deacon during Holy Mass. Training is mandatory for all existing altar servers, prospective altar servers and parents. To register please visit their…

Please join us Wednesday evenings, beginning October 10 thru March 27, for this video based series,  EPIC, A Journey through Church History .  This class is a captivating look at the story of the Catholic Church, beginning with the lives of the apostles all the way up to the present day.  In the course of twenty sessions, participants learn…

The Respect Life Book Club’s next selection will be: 13 Ways of Looking at the Death Penalty by Mario Marazziti You are invited to read the book and come to a discussion on Monday, August 6th at 7:00 pm. Nation states and communities throughout the world have reached certain decisions about capital punishment: It is the destruction…

The Office of the Attorney General has learned of an email scam targeting parishioners of several Catholic churches in Georgia. “As cyber threats continue to evolve, we are making cybersecurity education for our small businesses, local governments, houses of worship and non-profits a priority,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “Up to this point, this particular…

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE AT THE LORD’S TABLE? Saint Brigid Altar Server Guild Altar server training for existing and aspirant altar servers 2 to 3 pm on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the  Church Sanctuary. Who should attend: New altar servers Aspirant altar servers seeking additional information to become an altar server Existing altar servers in need of a…

From June 1 – 2, 2018, we will gather as a community from all over Georgia and the South East in Eucharistic Adoration of our Lord. This free conference brings over 30,000 people together to grow as a community centered around the Eucharist. Our dynamic speakers and musicians will speak to the empowering message of…