2018 08-19 Welcome our New Parochial Vicar, Fr. Peter Ha
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy We welcome Fr. Peter Ha to Saint Brigid as our new parochial vicar. Fr. Peter has been ordained a priest for fourteen years and has previously served in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Canada. He is a native of Vietnam and comes from a family of six children. Fr….
2018 08-05 We Are Thankful for Our Parish Staff and Volunteers
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy Many people are back to work or school after taking time for summer recreation and vacations. These include our parish office staff and volunteers, and their families. Our parish office staff and volunteers consist of dedicated priests, deacons and lay men and women who do so much for our…
2018 07-29 Participate in the Mission of the Church Beyond Our Parish – The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy Archbishop Gregory has asked all parishes to foster and support vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. We as the Saint Brigid parish family continue to respond enthusiastically to the call of the Archbishop. At this time, as a faith community, we especially strive to assist seminarians…
2018 07-22 We Are Thankful for our Dedicated Altar Servers
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy Our Holy Father, Pope Francis has a great appreciation for altar servers. In a specific address to altar servers who were gathered in Rome, Pope Francis told the servers that is a great privilege and responsibility to serve at the altar. He urged them to always take seriously…
2018 07-15 WELCOME. – Refocus and Reenergize Your Spiritual Life
Guest Column from Deacon Tom Huff My dear fellow St. Brigid Parishioners, I am so in love with Christ and thankful for the many gifts and blessings that He has bestowed on our parish. We are blessed with dedicated priests that give of themselves unselfishly each and every day. Our Pastor, Fr. Neil, is…
2018 07-08 This Summer, Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy As we know, we are in the midst of our summer season. At this time of the year, many of us have an opportunity to take a break from school or work, and so we naturally focus more on leisure activities. As we make time for these leisure…
2018 07-01 We Celebrate the Birth of our Nation
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This coming Wednesday we celebrate the Fourth of July, Independence Day. On this day, we call to mind the birth of our nation. We have also recently completed “Religious Freedom Week” sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. As Catholics, we are called to truly cherish…
2018 06-17 We Celebrate Father’s Day
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day and we remember all fathers in a special way. As we know, Pope Francis has placed great emphasis and focus on fatherhood. He stated, “Fathers are so necessary as examples and guides for our children on wisdom and virtue. Without father figures,…
2018 06-24 Guest Column from Fr. Tri John-Bosco Nguyen
From our Parochial Vicar, Fr. Tri John-Bosco Nguyen If I could sum up all of what I want to say to you as my farewell remarks, it would be this, “I AM GRATEFUL!” Saint Brigid has been a blessing for my priestly life. This is my second assignment since my Ordination in 2012. I…
2018 06-03 We Celebrate the Source and Summit of our Faith, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we celebrate the solemnity of Corpus Christi, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. On this great day we acknowledge in a special way the institution of the Holy Eucharist. It is marked by special displays of devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, including Eucharistic Processions and…
2018 05-27 Memorial Day – “May the Lord Enable Us to Be Peacemakers, Wherever We Find Ourselves…”
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy We celebrate Memorial Day this Monday and we remember in a special way those men and women in the armed forces who have made the supreme sacrifice in defense of our nation. Some of our deceased Veterans were military chaplains who faithfully served the spiritual needs of our…
2018 05-20 Set Aside Worldly Concerns and Embrace the Call to Holiness
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy Recently Pope Francis published the apostolic exhortation “Gaudate et Exultate” (“Rejoice and Be Glad”). It focuses on the call to holiness in today’s world. The title was taken from Matthew 5:12 when Jesus says “rejoice and be glad” to those who are persecuted for His sake. Pope Francis…
2018 05-13 Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, intercede for us. Mary, our Mother, Pray for Us.
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we remember when the Virgin Mary first appeared to three shepherd children of Fatima, urging them to pray the rosary for peace. We call Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, and bestow on her many other titles. Mary is worthy of these titles because she said “Yes” to…
2018 05-06 We Give Thanks for All Who Helped in Preparation of our First Communicants
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy Next Saturday, approximately two hundred children will experience a very special day in their lives. It is the day on which they will be making their First Holy Communion (Eucharist) at Saint Brigid. Our Catechism states, “The Eucharist is the efficacious sign and sublime cause of that communion…
2018 04-29 The Elijah Cup, “A Consecrated Chalice to Provide a Focal Point of Prayer” for Vocations
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy Last Sunday we celebrated the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. We prayed in a special way for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. Our Church strongly encourages us to sustain this need for prayer for vocations throughout the year. Our faith community of Saint Brigid prays…
2018 04-22 World Day of Prayer for Vocations
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. As we celebrate this day, our Church especially encourages us to pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. Pope Francis, in his message for the 2018 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, stated, “…the mystery…
2018 04-15 Fr. Joel Konzen Ordained Auxilary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy Earlier this month, Fr. Joel Konzen was ordained auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Fr. Konzen is a priest of the Society of Mary (the Marists) and was ordained to the priesthood in 1979. He joined the staff of Marist School in Atlanta in 1980, and he…
2018 04-08 The Graces of His Mercy are Greater Than the Stains of our Sins
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. On this day, one week after Easter, we are reminded why Jesus rose from the dead: and one of the reasons was to shower the world with divine mercy. This is what the Church has to say in part about this great…
2018 04-01 As We Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, We Are All Challenged to Truly Live the Faith We Boldly Proclaim
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we celebrate Easter Sunday. We proclaim the glory of the Resurrection. The suffering of the cross gives way to the glory of the Resurrection. Just as we share in the suffering of Christ in this life, we hope to one day share in His glory. Through…
2018 03-04 Congratulations to Cathy Schneider and Jake Blair as Woman and Teen of the Year for Saint Brigid Parish
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy On Saturday, March 17th, Saint Patrick’s Day, Archbishop Gregory will celebrate Mass at Saint Pius X Catholic Church in Conyers honoring the Women and Teens of the Year for each of those Parishes and Missions which are members of the Archdiocese of Atlanta Council of Catholic Women. A…
2018 03-25 Pope Francis Called on the Faithful to Focus on the Importance of Holy Week
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we celebrate Palm Sunday as we focus on the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Palms are blessed at Mass and distributed to the faithful to be used for personal devotion throughout the year. In our faith tradition, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week…
2018 03-11 The Feastday of St. Patrick of Ireland
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy Next Saturday we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Major parades take place in New York, and Savannah, and Atlanta celebrating the life and contributions of Saint Patrick to the Catholic faith and to Irish culture. It is a special day for many of our priests who were born in Ireland…
2018 03-18 Heed the Challenge of Our Holy Father to Avail Ourselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Lenten Season
From our pastor Father Neil Herlihy Our Holy Father Pope Francis has called Lent a time for repentance, spiritual renewal, conversion, and transformation. Since becoming Pope, he has placed great emphasis on the need for mercy. He has urged us to avail ourselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation when appropriate, acknowledging that we are…
2018 01-28 “Go, Therefore and Make Disciples” – Archbishop’s Annual Appeal 2018
From our pastor Father Neil Herlihy Archbishop Gregory often reminds us that the Archdiocese of Atlanta shares in the mission of the universal Church. One way it does this is through the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Archbishop Gregory stated that the Appeal “…is one way for our parishioners to participate in the mission of the…
2018 02-18 Our Lenten Season Has Begun
From our pastor Father Neil Herlihy Our Lenten journey has begun, and Lent is a good time to focus on what is truly important in our lives. Our Lenten experience should include a clear and compelling witness to our faith. It is a time to reflect on our lives, and discipline ourselves so we…
2018 02-11 For this Lenten Season Let us Focus on Jesus and Answer our Call to Discipleship
From our pastor Father Neil Herlihy This coming Wednesday in the Church year is Ash Wednesday. The day derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of people as a reminder of human mortality and as a sign of repentance and contrition. Many Churches are full as people flock to…
2018 02-25 Lenten Parish Mission with Dr. Allen Hunt, “4 Habits That Will Transform Your Life”
From our pastor Father Neil Herlihy This week we will host a Lenten Parish Mission from Monday February 26th to Wednesday February 28th. A Parish Mission can provide an opportunity for transformation and spiritual growth as we strive to renew and strengthen our relationship with the Lord. The Mission will be presented by Dr….
2018 01-21 “Treat Each Life as Precious Beyond Measure” – Mass for the Unborn & Holy Hour for Life
From our pastor Father Neil Herlihy This Monday Archbishop Gregory will celebrate a special Mass for the Unborn at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. In addition to this Mass, we will celebrate a Holy Hour for Life that same evening in our Day Chapel at Saint Brigid. Details concerning the Mass…
2018 01-14 We Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
From our pastor Father Neil Herlihy This Monday as a nation we will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day and many people will honor the legacy of Dr. King for his work in promoting civil rights in this country. Dr. King played a crucial role in ending legal segregation and enhancing the voting…
2018 01-07 The Epiphany and the Dignity of All God’s Children at Mustard Seed Communities
From our pastor Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. As we celebrate this feast, we recall the experience of the wise men who were on a difficult journey of faith to encounter the Lord. As we know, they persevered as they faced many obstacles on their journey, including…