Events

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…

There will be additional priests to extend the opportunity of the Sacrament of Reconciliation this coming Wednesday, December 18th at 6:00 PM and Saturday, December 21st at 9:30 AM.   They are here to serve as instruments of the Lord’s pardon, mercy, and forgiveness, and to help us experience spiritual joy in our hearts.  Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we can…

Join us for the Life Teen Winter Weekend Retreat at Camp Covecrest in Tiger GA. We depart Friday, January 24, 2020 at 5:30 PM and return Sunday, January 26th at 6:00 PM. During this retreat, we will explore the Word of God and discover the love of God through His self-revelation. God has spoken, and…

Order ONLINE before November 15 and save 10%  (automatic discount) Why buy your premium 6 ft. to 10 ft. North Carolina Fraser Fir Christmas tree from Saint Brigid? JOY guaranteed! The lot is staffed by joyful parish volunteers.  Make your Christmas tree a GIVING TREE; all proceeds provide much-needed assistance to charities within and around…

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 “Adopt a Family” program, partnered with Catholic Charities’ Christmas Connections ministry, is successfully supported by many volunteers and sponsors here at St. Brigid, as well as other parishes in the area.  At St. Brigid, thanks to your enthusiastic generosity, we have consistently sponsored 400 families each year! All of these families have completed a need-based…

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…

November 17th, 6:15 – 9:00 PM in Corbett Hall All ladies of Saint Brigid (21 and over) are invited to a very special evening of dinner, seasonal music, and heartfelt reflection to prepare our hearts and home for the Advent Season.  Speaker: Melissa Foley, Founder of the “Be Loved Women’s Retreat”  Melissa Foley is a woman who desires to…

Saturday, November 16, 2019, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at Saint Brigid or Wednesday, January 1, 2020, -20, at Holy Redeemer Saint Brigid Catholic Church is committed to providing a safe environment for you and your family to worship and grow in your Catholic faith.  Our parish follows the archdiocesan safe environment policies and procedures…

Thursday, November, 14th, 6:00-9:00 PM  AND Friday, November, 15th, 9:30-1:30 PM Shop for a cause and get it done early.  The Circle of Sisters Ministry presents the Holly Days Market, with unique vendors featuring holiday décor, religious art, jewelry, specialty food items, clothing, ceramics, personal care and personalized items……. it’s all about making people happy. Our shoppers are…

Decorate your home or honor a loved one with beautiful Christmas Poinsettias purchased from Saint. Brigid Day School. Beautiful 6”, 4-6 bracts poinsettias pot for $ 15.00 each. Buy some for your home, a gift, or decorate the sanctuary (color decided by the decorating committee if purchased for the sanctuary) Order form with payment must…

The Saint Brigid Bereavement Ministry presents the Mass of Remembrance,  for the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. Tuesday, November 5th, 2019,  6:30 PM in the Columbarium, 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary Honor the memory of your loved ones who have passed.  A litany of names with candle lighting and an offering of roses will mark this special…

The Novena in Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed begins on November 2nd, All Souls Day, and continues for nine consecutive days until November 10th.  Parishioners are encouraged to use the envelopes provided in the Narthex or Parish Office to list the names of loved ones they would like remembered during the Novena.  These Mass Intention…

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.  

The remarkable true story of St. Faustina along with the Message of Divine Mercy will be told in about 800 movie theaters across the United States for one night only, Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7 PM. This movie will be shown in limited locations in the Atlanta area.   This groundbreaking new film “Love and Mercy: Faustina” follows…

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….

Come discover the many opportunities to share your talents in our faith community; after all Masses, in Corbett Hall, the weekend of September 28-29.   Just come and browse. Talk to ministry leaders. Learn more about the different ministries and service groups on in our parish. Share what you love and see where you might fit…

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,…

Friday’s, September 27 and October 18, at 5:30 PM in the Main Church and Corbett Hall Our special monthly worship time geared specifically for children!  There will be times of music and prayer as well as times of quiet meditation.  Bring your kids for a time of prayer, praise, and adoration with the Blessed Sacrament.  Children…

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,…

Sunday, September 22, 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Holy Redeemer Field Join us at this Saint Brigid Parish FREE event with lots of fun activities for the whole family! Food and Beverages, Caricature artist, face painting, inflatables, DJ, dancing and games.  This is the one time to come and meet many members of our…

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…

From 12:30 – 3:00 in the Youth Ctr.   If you are interested in joining this most sacred ministry, please contact Carol Kler no later than Aug. 30 to discuss requirements and commitment. For Re-Certification for current EOMHCs  trained in 2016, the meeting is Oct. 19 or Oct. 26 from 12:00 – 1:30 in the Youth Ctr.  In compliance with…

In a world where women are measured by their beauty, achievements, and possessions, wouldn’t it be nice to find a place where you could just be valued for who you are?  Come and be part of the unique a popular study which enables women of all ages to know Christ through Scripture.  Walking with Purpose reaches…

Monday Evenings, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM  Next session begins : September 9, 16, 23, 30  & October 7, 14, 21 Grief Care is a special weekly seminar and support group led by parish volunteers who have or are currently experiencing their own grief. This ministry is for people who are grieving the death of someone…

Saturday, August 24th at 6:00 PM Breakthrough is the true story of God’s miracle of healing.  When her 14-year-old son drowns in a lake, a faithful mother prays for him to come back from the brink of death and be healed.  The movie is free, and dinner from Ippolito’s Restaurant is only $10.00 per person. RSVP…

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…

Mass times Wed. Vigil 7:00pm, Thurs. 6:30am, 9:00am, 12:00pm, and 7:00pm. (No Confessions, Wed., Aug. 14) This solemnity celebrates the fact that Mary’s Assumption is “a pledge of the future participation of the members of the mystical Body of Christ in the paschal glory of the Risen Christ.”  It shows that the Lord “reserves a munificent reward for his…

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…

Save the Date!  Benefitting Mustard Seed Communities in Nicaragua.  All runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome to participate in the Mustard Seed 5K on a USATF certified course in Johns Creek, GA, on Sunday, August 11th at 8:00 AM. Contact Dianne for sponsorship opportunities at colefam93@yahoo.com, and visit their facebook page for more information.  Race registration is at https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/JohnsCreek/MustardSeed5K.   Check out this fun…

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…

The Archdiocese of Atlanta invites you to the Eucharistic Congress, June 21-22 at the Georgia International Convention Center.  Be energized by music, inspired by dynamic speakers and fellowship with other Catholics around the archdiocese!. This year’s teen track returns, and lots of opportunities for spiritual enrichment, including Eucharistic Adoration and Confession. For details congress.archatl.com Relax and ride in fellowship to…

Saint Brigid’s Vacation Bible School, “ROAR: Life is Wild – God is Good” registration has begun. Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 7 Make ROAR the main event. This epic African adventure engages the whole herd.  At Roar, kids explore God’s  goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life.  Each day,…

You don’t have to play golf or tennis to take part in the always popular Msgr. Reynolds Charity Challenge.  The Auction takes place on Monday, May 13th. You can bid ONLINE for dozens of items, experiences, collectibles, gift cards and vacation homes.  Online bidding ends at 8:15 PM.  Open to all parishioners.  The auction items…

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…

The Respect Life Ministry will be on the landing after all Masses (in the Narthex when raining), May 4 & 5 and outside the parish office May 11 & 12.  Please take a gift tag from the baby crib to donate an item needed to help mothers who chose life for their babies and get help at…

What better gift for Mother than giving the Spiritual gift of a Mass?  Mother’s Day cards are available at the Parish Office.  Please submit your offertory envelope with the names of your living or deceased loved ones, so it may be placed on the Altar to share in the spiritual benefits offered in all the…

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…

Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on April 28th, at a special Eucharistic Holy Hour beginning at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary. The Feast of Divine Mercy is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of Easter (the Sunday following Easter Sunday).  The Feast of Divine Mercy celebrates the fact that even now, Jesus calls us to immerse ourselves…

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…

7:00 PM in the Sanctuary, Friday’s during Lent, beginning with a short Lenten reflection. Also known as the Way of the Cross, the Stations of the Cross is a popular devotion.  Brought to Europe by the Franciscans, they represent spots where pilgrims to Jerusalem stop to pray while retracing the steps of Christ. Since the…

5:00 to 8:30 PM in Corbett Hall.   The last on of the Lenten Season.  All are welcome!  Dine-In or Drive-Thru.  Desserts are offered from the Circle of Sisters.  The famous weekly “Chef’s Special Meal”, pizza and beer/wine are “dine-in” only. Adults $10.00, Children $5.00, and Family Meal special (2 adults + kids $30.00) Thank you for supporting…

Thursday Evening, April 11,  beginning at 7:00 PM. During the season of Lent we are challenged in a special way to acknowledge our sins and shortcomings and seek God’s mercy.   Our Penance Service will provide us with a great opportunity to avail ourselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  We can examine our conscience and acknowledge…

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…

April 7, 2019, is Safe Haven Sunday, the first Sunday of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Safe Haven Sunday is day of awareness; to give us an opportunity to address the harmfulness of pornography in marriages, families, and our culture as a whole, while providing helpful resources to both individuals and families. It is an opportunity for…

INDIVISIBLE is the extraordinary true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather, from Woodstock, GA.  When war etches battle scars on their hearts, they face one more battle: the fight to save their marriage.  One marriage, one family, under God.  ONLY $ 10, at 6:00 PM in Corbett Hall.  Online registration is closed….

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…

Get your child ready for Lent at the Lent Prep Event! Come complete Lent related crafts and learn about the Stations of the Cross, the 3 Pillars of Lent, and create a “Gospel in an Eggshell”! The event will conclude with a showing of the Brother Francis episode “He is Risen!” and dinner. Cost Dinner:…

On Saturday, February 9, 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…

Patrick Henry Hughes was a talented musician who always wanted to be a part of something bigger than himself. He dreamed of one day joining the University of Louisville marching band but there were two problems: Patrick Henry was born without eyes or the ability to walk.  This is the inspiring true story of sacrifice,…

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…

This Knights of Columbus program partnered with Catholic Charities’ Christmas Connections ministry, is successfully supported by many volunteers and sponsors here at Saint Brigid, as well as other parishes in the area. At Saint Brigid, thanks to your enthusiastic generosity, we have consistently sponsored 400 families each year! All of these families have completed a…

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 &…

The inspiring and unknown true story behind Mercy Me’s beloved, chart topping song “I Can Only Imagine”that brings ultimate hope to so many, is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness. Come for dinner catered by Ippolittos and movie to follow. The cost is only $10.00 per person.  Register at this link ONLINE. For info…

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…

Stop by the Parish Office Library or mail your forms in to register your children for PSR, EDGE, Life Teen, First Holy Communion, Special Needs, and Rite of Christian Initiation for Children. For students not currently enrolled in PSR, forms are available on our website.  Payment may be made by cash or check. Register early for preferred class…

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…

The Living Rosary is a beautiful devotion in which a group of people gather to both create and pray the rosary with an individual representing each bead of the rosary. Please join us for our next Living Rosary in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, on May 10th at 7:00 PM in…