2014 10-12 The Dignity of the Human Person
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reminds us that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. The bishops state that “…every person is precious, that people are more important than things, and that the measure of every institution is whether it threatens or enhances the life…
2014 09-28 Lord, what do you want me to do with all the gifts you have given me?
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy We may not always realize it, but God has very definite plans for each one of us. He has blessed each of us with a unique set of gifts, skills, talents and resources so we can play a special role in building up the kingdom of God here on…
2014 08-31 We Celebrate Labor Day
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Monday we celebrate Labor Day and we honor all those who labor for a living. We thank them for their service to their families, and for their service to all those who benefit from their efforts. As we know, prayer and work go hand in hand. Therefore we…
2014 09-07 World Day of Prayer for Peace Sept. 11th
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy Archbishop Gregory recently addressed the challenges that we face as Catholics in confronting the problems in our world today. He stated “international events come into our homes and our lives in ways that bring us face to face with the suffering of other people each day, and the closeness…
2014 10-05 Respect Life
This Sunday we celebrate Respect Life Sunday. As Christians, we are called to promote the Gospel of Life. God is the Creator of all life, and all life is precious in His sight; not just the lives of those who make the cover of magazines; not just those who receive the Nobel Peace Prize or…
2014 06-15 The Most Holy Trinity and Father’s Day
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. In many ways, this feast is a mystery concerning God’s unconditional love for us. God the Father loved us so much that He sent His Son into the world to save us. God the Son loved us so…
2014 06-22 Corpus Christi and Fr. Tri Nguyen, our new Parochial Vicar
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we celebrate the solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Body of Christ. On this great solemnity, on this weekend of the Eucharistic Congress, we focus on our devotion to the Eucharist. This devotion to the Eucharist was certainly shared by Saint Pope John Paul II. Shortly before his…
2014 06-29 Holy Hour for Religious Freedom , Independence Day
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we welcome Fr. Brian Baker and his family as he celebrates his first Mass at 10:45 a.m. Fr. Brian will also preside at a special Holy Hour for Life and Religious Liberty on Monday at 7 p.m. in the Day Chapel in connection with the Archdiocesan Fortnight…
2014 06-08 The Feast of Pentecost, Special Needs Confirmation and the 2014 Eucharistic Congress
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost. On this day, six of our children with special needs will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. These children have been nurtured and taught by loving and generous parents, teachers, and parish coordinators and staff. They have been baptized and continue…
2014 06-01 The 2014 Eucharistic Congress
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy I want to take this opportunity to invite you to the 2014 Eucharistic Congress which will take place on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. The Congress is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Deacon Dennis Dorner coordinates the…
2014 05-25 We Celebrate Memorial Day
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Monday we celebrate Memorial Day. On this day, 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. We pray for the repose of their souls, and for the consolation of those who…
2014 05-18 Listen to the Voice of the Good Shepherd
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy As we know all too well, our culture in many ways, at times, acts like a thief. It may steal innocence from our youth. It may corrupt the morals of adults. It may encourage illegal drug use, materialism, and the excesses of the good life. It may encourage us…
2014 05-11 Honoring our Mothers
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy This Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day and we honor moms in a special way. We remember how much they do for their families and the many sacrifices they make on behalf of their spouse and children. Moms do many ordinary things and they do them extraordinarily well. Primarily through…
2014 05-04 First Holy Communion at Saint Brigid
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy These are truly exciting times for our universal and local Church. Last Sunday, on the great feast of Divine Mercy, we celebrated the canonization of two great Popes of our Church, Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II as saints of our Church. Our Church rejoices as they…
2014 04-27 Divine Mercy Sunday
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy Today we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. Pope Francis has urged us to embrace this day and truly reflect a spirit of mercy, repentance and reconciliation in our lives. On this day, one week after Easter, we are reminded why Jesus rose from the dead: and one of the reasons…
2014 04-20 The Glorious Resurrection of Jesus
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy Today, Easter Sunday is a very special day. We celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Jesus. We welcome all, to our vibrant Parish community. We especially welcome all those who have completed a thorough period of catechesis and will be receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, or the Eucharist for…
2014 04-06 Pray for the People of Peru and Parishioners on Mission Trip
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: Saint Gregory of Nazianzen lived in the fourth century and was a great bishop and scholar of our early Church. In addition to his many intellectual gifts, He had a true love for God and also a true love for neighbor, especially those who were poor, sick, or marginalized…
2014 04-13 The Joy of Palm Sunday, “Hosanna in the Highest”
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. It is the feast that focuses on the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. In our faith tradition, it marks the beginning of Holy Week during which we commemorate the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. Last year, Pope Francis celebrated his first Palm…
2014 03-30 Understanding Fasting from a Christian Perspective
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: This past week we were blessed with the words and wisdom of Dr. Allen Hunt during our Lenten Parish Mission. Dr. Hunt spoke eloquently and from the heart about God’s promises to us. Through powerful stories and vivid examples, he reflected on our responsibilities in this life, and about the…
2014 03-23 Lenten Parish Mission presented by Dr. Allen Hunt
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: A Parish Mission can be viewed as an opportunity for spiritual healing, renewal, and reconciliation. With an emphasis on love and mercy, it also can provide an opportunity to change hearts and transform lives as we renew and strengthen our relationship with our Lord. This week from Monday March…
2013 12-15 Are We Really Preparing for the Coming of Jesus?
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: At this time, many of us are busy going shopping, going to parties, making plans, and getting ready for Christmas. But in the midst of all this “busyness”, are we really preparing spiritually for the coming of Jesus? Are we leading others to Christ by our words and our…
2013 12-22 Be Still and Know That I Am God
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: As we know, at Christmas, Christ comes into our world and into our lives as a sign of the love God has for us. As disciples, we can show our love for Him in a very special way by getting ready to receive the Baby Jesus in our hearts…
2019 01-05 The Feast of the Epiphany
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: This Sunday we celebrate the great Feast of the Epiphany. As we celebrate this feast, we think of the wise men who were on a difficult journey of faith to encounter the Lord. As we know they faced many obstacles on their journey, including the danger and discomfort involved…
2014 01-12 Encouraging Returning Catholics
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: In the last few weeks, Fr. Allen has been conducting a question and answer session about the Catholic faith. He has been willing to address any questions or concerns people may have about the faith. One of the purposes of these sessions is to encourage Catholics who have left…
2014 01-26 Week of Prayer fror Christian Unity
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: This weekend we are completing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. And during this past week, we were asked to unite in prayer with our Christian brothers and sisters. We were invited to pray for peace in our world, peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts. We…
2014 01-19 Respect Life
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: This Wednesday Archbishop Gregory will celebrate a special “Mass for the Unborn” at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. Prior to this Mass, we will sponsor a Prayer Vigil for Life on Tuesday evening in our Day Chapel at Saint Brigid. Details concerning the Mass and the…
2019 02-03 The Feast Day of Saint Brigid
This past Friday, February 1st, marked the Feast day of Saint Brigid of Kildare, the patron saint of our Parish. Saint Brigid is especially known for her Christian charity, for feeding the poor, and is celebrated for her generosity to those in need. It was said that she could not bear to see anyone cold…
2014 02-09 Our neighbor in need – Mustard Seed Communities
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: In our first reading today, from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, the Lord is very clear. He says, “Share your bread with the hungry. Shelter the oppressed and the homeless. Clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own.” And in…
2014 02-16 World Marriage Day & Valentine’s Day
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: During the past week we celebrated World Marriage Day and Valentine’s Day. And on these days we often focus on the great sacrament of marriage. In the Book of Genesis, it is the Lord’s intention and ideal that two people who marry should become one flesh. That ideal is…
2014 02-23 The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
From our pastor, Father Neil Herlihy: As a parish community, we are blessed to be part of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The Archdiocese shares in the mission of the universal Church. One way it does this is through the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. The Archbishop states that the Appeal “…is one way for our parishioners to…