2023 12-16 Rejoice! The Third Sunday of Advent
We celebrate Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday on this Third Sunday of Advent as we wait in joyful anticipation for the coming of the Christ Child. In our Sunday gospels during Advent, the call to prepare for Christ comes primarily from John the Baptist. He is the last of the Old Testament prophets who point the way…
2023 12-10 We Continue our Advent Journey with Mother Mary and Advent Mission
As a faith community, we continue on our Advent journey as we strive to remain watchful and alert as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of the Lord. This past week we conducted our Advent Mission, and it was well received as Fr. Kevin Peek helped us to focus on the importance of…
2023 12-03 Be watchful and vigilant as we wait in joyful anticipation for the coming of the Lord.
This Sunday begins the Season of Advent. It is a special time in the Church year as we prepare for the coming of the Lord. Advent holds out the hope and desire to see the light of Christ shine through the darkness of our world. As reported in the publication, “Vatican News”, in an Advent…
2023 11-25 Remember what Christ means to us, what Christ did for us, and that we are called to serve the King of Kings.
This Sunday we celebrate the feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe as we approach the end of the liturgical year of our Church. We remember in a special way what Christ means to us, what Christ did for us, and that we are called to serve the King of Kings….
2023 11-18 We Give Thanks for the Spiritual Vitality of our Saint Brigid Faith Community.
This coming Thursday, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day and we are encouraged to give thanks for the many blessings that the Lord has bestowed on us. As noted in the past, we pray that Thanksgiving Day will not be commercialized, but rather will truly be a time for reflection and thanksgiving. As we enjoy a meal…
2023 11-12 Confirmation 2023
Next Saturday, Bishop Joel Konzen will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to approximately 130 of our teens. Confirmation along with Baptism and the Holy Eucharist comprise the sacraments of Christian initiation. Our Catechism states, “Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or ‘confirm’…
2023 11-05 Let us Remember Those Who Have Unselfishly Served our Nation the Armed Forces.
Next Saturday, November 11th, as a nation we celebrate Veterans Day. In a special way on this day, we are encouraged to honor our men and women who have served in the armed forces and sacrificed so much on behalf of our country. Many of us have loved ones who now have Veteran status. Through…
2023 10-29 All Saints Day and All Souls Day
Holy Day Mass Times: Tuesday, October 31 Vigil at 7:00 PM, and Wednesday, November 1st at 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12 Noon and 7:00 PM. This coming Wednesday, November 1st, we celebrate All Saints Day. The Catholic Church recognizes this day as a Holy Day of Obligation. Speaking on the significance of this day, in…
2023 10-22 It’s not too late to join our parish Rite of Christian Initiation programs.
Our faith community has vibrant spiritual and educational programs for those adults and children interested in becoming Catholic, and for those baptized Catholics who have not yet received the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. The programs are the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), and the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC). …
2023 10-18 Priesthood Sunday 2024
This Sunday we celebrate Priesthood Sunday, a special day set aside to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church. It is traditionally celebrated in September or October. On this day we are reminded in a special way that the priest is the instrument of Christ’s ministry on…
2023 01-08 We Welcome Seminarian Juno Lee for His Pastoral Year of Formation!
Our Holy Father Pope Francis has called on the Church community to foster and nurture vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. He noted that vocations grow within the Church, and stated, “Candidates gratefully contemplate the mediation of the community as an essential element for their future. They learn to know and to love…
2023 10-01 Respect Life Month 2023
This Sunday we celebrate Respect Life Sunday. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis has called for us to promote the Gospel of Life, and protect and cherish the lives of the elderly, the physically and mentally challenged, and the unborn. At a recent pro-life event in Rome, as reported in the media outlet, “Catholic News Agency”,…
2023 09-24 Come and Enjoy the 2023 Fall Parish Picnic!
Next Sunday afternoon we will have our Annual Fall Parish Family Picnic. It will take place from 1 pm to 4 pm on the Holy Redeemer School soccer field, weather permitting. We invite you to join us as we come together as a family of faith. There will be plenty of free food and drinks…
2023 09-09 We Shall Never Forget
This Monday marks the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We as a nation recall the tragic deaths and injuries that occurred at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on the fields of Shanksville, Pennsylvania. We also remember the firefighters, police, and others who gave their lives or who were…
2023 09-03 We honor this day of prayer as we honor those who labor in the spirit of Jesus, St. Joseph, and St. Benedict.
This Monday, as a nation, we celebrate Labor Day, and we honor all those who labor for a living. We are encouraged to 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…
2023 08-28 Enhance the Spiritual Vitality of You and Your Family, and our Community
God 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 earth. Many of us are busy people who want to assist in some way at our parish, while balancing family, work, and other…
2023 08-13 “The Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin.. taken up body and soul..”” –
This Tuesday, August 15th, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Catechism states that “…the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all…
2023 08-05 Active Participation in Mass
Our Holy Father Pope Francis often speaks about the importance of Sunday Mass. He emphasizes the need for our active participation in the Mass, including, when appropriate, the reception of the Eucharist. He reminds us that we are not called to observe; we are called to participate in the mystery of the passion, death, and…
2013 07-30 Eucharistic Adoration drives the Spiritual Vitality of our Faith Community
We strongly encourage participation in Eucharistic Adoration, which drives the spiritual vitality of our faith community. It has enhanced and strengthened the spiritual life of many of our parishioners and visitors. The media publication, “Fully Catholic” stated, “…we get to realize that indeed the Lord is Himself present in the Blessed Sacrament. In Eucharistic Adoration,…
2023 07-23 Your continued support is needed for Archdiocesan Annual Appeal
At this time, we are in the midst of the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal for 2023. The theme of the Appeal is “Do This in Memory of Me.” The Archdiocese has recently sent reminder notices urging parishioners to support the Appeal. Catholics are invited to make a significant pledge so we can meet the spiritual, educational…
2023 07-16 “When the deacon comes to serve, he must empty himself from all selfish concerns. …”
The Catholic Church provides an opportunity for men to serve as Permanent Deacons. Those men who are called to the Permanent Deaconate can be married, and they are ordained usually after a rigorous period of five years of training and formation. Many permanent deacons have secular jobs to support their families, and strive to balance…
2023 07-9 We welcome Fr. “Young” Dung Nguyen to Saint Brigid as a priest in residence.
We welcome Fr. “Young” Dung Nguyen to Saint Brigid as a priest in residence. Fr. Young has been asked by Bishop Tran to coordinate the establishment of a Catholic mission primarily for the Vietnamese community in Northwest Georgia. He has served as a priest in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for many years in various capacities…
2023 07-02 Independence Day – Freedom remains one of America’s most precious possessions.
This Tuesday we celebrate the Fourth of July, Independence Day. On this day, we remember and appreciate in a special way the birth of our nation. As citizens, we continue to live in difficult and uncertain times, and there is much division and conflict in our nation. Much of this division and conflict is reported…
2023 06-25 Seminarian Anthony Carosone
Our Holy Father Pope Francis has called on the Church community to foster and nurture vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. He noted that vocations grow within the Church, and stated, “Candidates gratefully contemplate the mediation of the community as an essential element for their future. They learn to know and to love…
2023 06-18 Inspire Our Father’s with Your love and help them to fulfill Your holy law.
This Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day and we remember in a special way all that fathers do for their children. Being a father is a great privilege and also a great responsibility. Fathers are challenged to set a good example for their children and to help prepare them for their lives as adults. This is…
2023 06-11 The Devotion of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, and we focus on our devotion to the Eucharist. This devotion was certainly shared by Saint Pope John Paul II. Shortly before his death, as he celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Pope John Paul stated that…
2023 06-4 Welcome Seminarian Mark Piendel
Our Holy Father Pope Francis has called on the Church community to foster and nurture vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. He noted that vocations grow within the Church, and stated, “Candidates gratefully contemplate the mediation of the community as an essential element for their future. They learn to know and to love…
2023 05-28 Remember those in the Military who have Given their Lives for Freedoms we Enjoy
This Sunday we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost. We witness on this day the fulfillment of the promise of Jesus to send the Holy Spirit upon His Apostles. The Holy Spirit will transform the lives of these Apostles. These frightened men who abandoned Jesus at His Passion will be transformed into bold witnesses who…
2023 05-21 We Congratulate our Graduates.
Especially at this time of the year, we remember our loved ones and friends who are graduating from various levels of education. They have persevered through many years of study, and difficult challenging times. Since the health environment has been gradually improving, most graduation exercises can take place in person and we can be present…
2023 05-14 We wish all mothers a happy, healthy, and Holy Mother’s Day.
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and families often gather together on this day to remember and honor their mothers in a special way. Many people take time to reflect on how much mothers do for their families and the many sacrifices they make on behalf of their spouse, children, and other loved ones. As often…