2013 08-25 A Christian’s Response to the HHS Mandate
From our pastor, Fr. Neil Herlihy: As Catholics and as Americans, I believe it is fair to say that we love our country dearly but many of us are rightly concerned with the tensions and conflicts involving the moral direction of our nation. At this time our bishops remind us that our religious liberty is…
2013 08-04 Seek the Treasures of the Lord and Not The Treasures of the World
From our pastor, Fr. Neil Herlihy: One of the central themes of our scriptures today is the need to focus on the spiritual blessings of the Lord rather than the possessions of the world. In our gospel, (Luke 12:13-21), Jesus reminds us to guard against all greed for though a person might be rich,…
2013 07-28 The Prayer That Makes it Possible to Reach out to the Father
From our pastor, Fr. Neil Hurlihy: In today’s gospel, (Luke 11:1-13), Jesus gives us the prayer that makes it possible to reach out to the Father. One of our scripture commentators reminds us that in giving us the “Our Father”, Jesus is not only giving us a prayer, but also a lesson in prayer. And the…
2013 07-14 In the Midst of Our Summer Recess
From our new pastor, Fr. Neil Herlihy: As we know, the school year has ended and we are in the midst of our summer recess. Parents, teachers, and students all deserve a pause to refresh themselves through vacations and other forms of relaxation. Although students take a break from school, we are reminded that they…
2013 07-07 Our New Pastor
Our New Pastor ….. Fr. Neil Herlihy was raised in New York City and is one of six children. He worked in the business world in New York and Atlanta for more than twenty years, primarily in finance and accounting, before heeding the call to the priesthood. He attended St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania…
2013 06-30 My Vocation Story from Seminarian Mr. Bryan Kuhr
Guest column from our Seminarian Mr. Byran Kuhr: Some people have asked me about my vocation story, so I wanted to share it with the parish. The seed of my vocation started with my parents’ generosity, they showed me how to be generous with my life. Often you’re asked, “Was there a priest that…
2013 05-19 Come, Holy Spirit!
Guest column from Fr. Joshua Allen (Interim Administrator): Come, Holy Spirit! Today, we end a glorious Easter Season. After today’s Masses, we put away the Paschal Candle, and after a few more special Masses, it’s back to the reen…the ordinary season of grace in the Church. But first, Pentecost, the coming if the Holy Spirit….
2013 08-18 A Farewell From Deacon Brian H. Baker, S.T.B
Guest column article by newly ordained Deacon Brian H. Baker, S.T.B. A Farewell from Deacon Brian H. Baker, S.T.B. When I arrived at Saint Brigid on October 1st of last year, I knew I was on a blessed journey because the Lord had led me here. But exactly how very blessed and in what particular…
2013 04-28 Update on Brumbelow, Corpus Christ Procession, Embrace Ministry and HS Vocations Dicernment Group
Guest column from Father Joshua Allen: We have a number of exciting things happening at St. Brigid this spring…new life in the world, and new life in the Parish. I wanted to take this column to update you on some of our recent developments. Brumbelow Road Entrance: As you have undoubtedly seen, we are working…
2013 05-05 The Time of Our Lives! The 2013 Eucharistic Congress
Guest column from Michael Iamele: (Parishioner , The Saint Brigid Employment Network Ministry Coordinator, and volunteer for the Saint Brigid Parish Eucharistic Congress 2013 team) The Time of Our Lives! I’ll bet you didn’t know that on May 31st and June 1st I have plans. Yes… yes I do. I know what you’re thinking, and you’re…
2013 05-12 Let’s Talk About Priests and Deacons!
Guest column from Fr. Joshua Allen: Let’s talk about priests and deacons. First and foremost, I am happy to announce that Archbishop Gregory has assigned to us a new pastor! His name is Fr. Neil Herlihy, and he is currently pastor at St. Peter the Rock Catholic Church in The Rock, GA. Let’s all begin…
2013 04-21 I Love the Spring! … and it’s challenges
Guest column from Father Joshua Allen: I love the Spring! I love the warmer weather, and the still cool nights. I love that Cherry trees are in bloom and Dogwoods are popping up here and there. Azaleas and Rhododendrons are the most beautiful bushes ever…and I even saw a giant Camellia beginning to bloom the…
2013 04-14 From Our New “Interim Administrator” Father Joshua Allen
From our new “Interim Administrator” Father Joshua Allen: For a few weeks, friends, you’ll not be getting a “Pastor’s Column,” but rather a letter from me…the Interim Administrator of St. Brigid Parish. You might be asking yourself, “What’s an Administrator, and why do we have one?” Good question. When I found out I was going…
2013 03-24 Pope Francis First Homily
HOMILY OF POPE FRANCIS INAUGURATION OF THE PETRINE MINISTRY ST PETER’S SQUARE , 19 MARCH 2013 Dear Brothers and Sisters, I thank the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy Mass for the inauguration of my Petrine ministry on the solemnity of Saint Joseph, the spouse of the Virgin Mary and the patron of the…
2013 03-17 Forming a Culture of Priestly Vocations
Guest article by Seminarian Brian H. Baker, S.T.B. for Monsignor David’s column : Forming a Culture of Priestly Vocations When praying together as the Universal Church for the guidance of the Holy Spirit among our Cardinals in Conclave, we are fulfilling a fundamental duty as co-workers in the vineyard: to pray for the needs of…
2013 03-10 Purification of Spirit thru Fasting and Almsgiving
SECOND READING From a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope (d.461), (Sermo 6 de Quadragesima, 1-2: PL 54, 285-287) Purification of Spirit Through Fasting and Almsgiving Dear friends, at every moment the earth is full of the mercy of God, and nature itself is a lesson for all the faithful in the worship…
2013 03-03 Make Your Lent More Meaningful
Guest Column from our Director of Stewardship and Finance, Teresa Rohmiller: Make Your Lent More Meaningful The season of Lent offers us forty days to review our lives and focus on conversion and spiritual transformation. It is basically a spiritual “spring training;” a time when we go back to the basics of our faith formation through…
2013 02-10 What Does It Mean to Be the Body of Christ?
A Guest Column from Teresa Rohmiller, Director of Stewardship… What does it mean to be the body of Christ? “Now you are Christ’s body and individually parts of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27. Like each part of the body, we each have unique gifts to offer the church, our families and our communities…gifts of…
2013 02-24 The Christians in The World – A Letter to Diognetus
From a letter to Diognetus (Nn. 5-6; Funk, 397-401) …. ( This beautiful apologetic letter for Christianity is cited by no ancient writer, and came down to us in a single manuscript which perished in the siege of Strasburg (1870). The author’s name is unknown, and the date is anywhere between the Apostles…
2013 02-17 Good News to Report
Good news to report On the 28th of January, at the City Hall of Johns Creek, Saint Brigid was awarded the Special Use Permit that we needed in order to purchase the “Hamil property”, the property on Old Alabama Road that is situated between the bank and the parish. Between 150 and 200 parishioners, all…
2013 02-03 The Restored Order of Deacons: A blessing from Vatican II, A blessing for us.
The restored Order of Deacons: A blessing from Vatican II, A blessing for us. In this special Year of Faith, the whole Church recalls the gifts given in and through the work of the College of Bishops (successors of the Apostles), the theologians that advised them and the indwelling Spirit of the Lord… at the second Ecumenical…
2013 01-27 For the Feast Day of Saint Brigid
From Guest Columnist— Music Director, Meredith Kane….. For the Feast Day of Saint Brigid, which is celebrated on February 1st. , our parish will be hosting a grand celebration to provoke a continuing devotion to our patroness. The event commences at 6:30 p.m. with a short concert featuring our Children’s Choir, the Adult Traditional Choir (9:00…
2013 01-20 The Restored Order of Deacons: a blessing from Vatican II, a blessing for us
The restored Order of Deacons: a blessing from Vatican II, a blessing for us In this special Year of Faith, the whole Church recalls the gifts given in and through the work of the College of Bishops (successors of the Apostles), the theologians that advised them and the indwelling Spirit of the Lord… at the…
2013 01-06 Epiphany, The Manifestation of the Lord
Epiphany The manifestation of the Lord This feast originated in the Eastern, Greek-speaking portion of the Church during the 3rd century. This 3rd century feast was known as the Feast of the manifestation of the Lord(or epifania, in Greek), and it honored the Baptism of Christ, when the Spirit descended upon him, and the Father…
2012 12-30 A New Year, New Beginnings for the Christian Steward
* guest column taken with permission from the International Stewardship Conference A New Year, New Beginnings for the Christian Steward The practice of making New Year’s resolutions goes back over 3000 years. The start of a New Year gives us the feeling of a fresh start, a new beginning, and new opportunities. It is a time…
2012 10-21 Stewardship: from July 1st to June 30th, 2012
Stewardship: from July 1st to June 30th 2012 The priests of the parish offered the Anointing of the Sick to at least 103 parishioners. The deacons and priests of the parish baptized 139 children and adults. There were 174 Confirmations. There were 16 funeral Masses held at our parish. There were 226 children at Saint Brigid…
2012 11-04 The Lord, the Heart of the Church
The Lord, the Heart of the Church The political campaigning and maneuvering is almost done. It’s been a long “campaign season”. After the speeches and the ponderings, after our reflections and the homilies given, after the debates and the frustrations and the prayer…voting age citizens will go to the polls this Tuesday…and we will elect…
2012 11-18 A Day Before The Elections – Our Seminarians
Day Before the Elections ** Our Seminarians ** Thanksgiving I am writing this column for the weekend of the 17th and 18th of November on the 5th …a day before the election. So, though I do not know the results of the election while typing out these words, I am assuming that all of us…
2011 11-18
A Day Before the Election – Our New Seminarians I am writing this column for the weekend of the 17th and 18th of November on the 5th …a day before the election. So, though I do not know the results of the election while typing out these words, I am assuming that all of us…
2012 11-25 Proud to welcome Fr. Cassian Folsom, O.S.B.
Saint Brigid is proud to welcome Fr. Cassian Folsom, O.S.B. Join us for dinner, drinks and Fr. Cassian’s presentation on Lectio Divina: The practice of scripture reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation intended to promote communion with God through the Living Word. ***** “My heart is restless until it rests in Thee” St. Augustine In Norcia,…