2021 06-27 Welcome Jonathan Webster, our Summer Seminarian
As a faith community, we strive to assist seminarians in the Archdiocese of Atlanta as they discern a vocation to the priesthood and as they continue their training and formation. This summer, we welcomed Jonathan Webster to our parish as he paused in his seminary studies to gain additional experience in parish ministry. He is…
2021 06-20 Thank our Heavenly Father for the Gift of Our Fathers
This Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day and we remember in a special way all that dads mean to 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…
2021 06-13 We Celebrate the Ordination Fr. Robert Cotta,
This Saturday, June 12, Robbie Cotta was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Atlanta by Archbishop Hartmayer at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Fr. Cotta is a long-time parishioner of Saint Brigid. We thank him for answering the call to serve as a shepherd and we pray that Our Lord will bless…
2021 06-06 We Are Blessed in High Regard for the Eucharist
This Sunday we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, The Holy Body, and the Blood of Christ. On this great day, we focus on our devotion to the Eucharist. The feast celebrates the Holy Eucharist and is marked by special displays of devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, including Eucharistic processions. About this time, the Archdiocese…
2021 6-30 We Should Never Take for Granted our Precious Faith and Freedom
This Monday we celebrate Memorial Day, 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 them were military chaplains who faithfully served the spiritual needs of our men and women in the armed forces and…
2021 05-23 A Graduate’s Prayer
This Sunday we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost. It marks the end of the Easter season. On this day, we see the fulfillment of the promise of Jesus to send the Holy Spirit upon His Apostles. As we know, the Holy Spirit will transform the lives of these Apostles. These frightened men who abandoned…
2021 05-16 Mary, Mother of our Church, Intercede for Us
During the month of May, we honor Mary in a special way. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis has invited us to look to Mary for inspiration. His great devotion to Mary is well known. He stated, “We ask her, the first disciple, to teach us to persevere, to accompany us in patience, to strengthen us…
2021 05-09 Mothers Assist Their Children in Making Decisions That Help Them Lead Fruitful Lives
This Sunday is Mother’s Day and we are invited to remember and honor our mothers in a special way. We can reflect on how much they do for their families and the many sacrifices they make on behalf of their spouse and children. As often noted, mothers do many ordinary things and they do them…
2021 05-02 We Celebrate First Communion … Jesus Is Alive and Here With Us
This coming Saturday, many of the children in our faith community will make their First Holy Communion at Saint Brigid. Their parents and other loved ones will present them to share with us in the fullness of the Lord’s Supper for the first time and watch proudly as these children, with great devotion, take this…
2021 04-25 Frequently Asked Questions of Catholics
As Catholics, we are encouraged to grow in our knowledge and understanding of our faith. The publication, Our Sunday Visitor, has prepared a list of the following ten questions which are frequently asked of Catholics: Are you saved? If you died tonight, would you go to heaven? Why do you worship wafers? Why do you…
2021 04-18 Our Holy Week Celebrations – Thank you.
As we know, we are living in difficult and uncertain times due primarily to the sustained impact of the COVID-19 virus. During these times we have been striving to meet the spiritual needs of our parishioners and friends in conformity with the guidelines and directives provided by the Archdiocese of Atlanta. We have celebrated our…
2021 04-11 Jesus I Trust in You, Divine Mercy Sunday
Today we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. This year we celebrate this day in the midst of these difficult and uncertain times due primarily to the sustained impact of the COVID-19 virus which has caused us to adapt our approach to certain liturgical services. This great day is associated with Sr. Faustina. She was a Catholic…
2021 04-04 May Each Day of This Easter Season Provide Glimpses of Your Glory
This Sunday is Easter Sunday, and, on this day, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Through His Resurrection, Jesus has conquered sin and death. This is the message of His Good News. This is the message of Easter, and Pope Francis invites us to embrace this message. Our Holy Father supplemented this message as reported…
2021 03-28 “Beloved, let us set out with faith this Holy Week, in which Jesus suffers, dies, and rises again.”
This Sunday we celebrate Palm Sunday, and we focus on the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. In our faith tradition, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week during which we commemorate the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. Palms are blessed at Mass and distributed to the faithful to be used for personal…
2021 03/21 Congratulations to Carol Kler and Emma Oswald as Woman and Teen of the Year for Saint Brigid Parish
Each year the Archdiocese of Atlanta honors the Woman and Teen of the Year for each of those parishes which are members of the Archdiocese of Atlanta Council of Catholic Women. In past years, the Archbishop celebrated a Mass of Recognition honoring these women and teens. However, this year, due primarily to the sustained impact…
2021 03-14 May Christ be with us! May Christ be before us! May Christ be in us!
Next Wednesday we celebrate the feast of Saint Patrick. We are encouraged in a special way on this day to reflect on his life and his contributions to the Catholic faith and to Irish culture. It is a special day for many of our priests who were born in Ireland and who faithfully serve the…
2021 03-07 Parish Lenten Mission “How to RECLAIM, REIMAGINE, & RECONNECT in Our World Today
We will soon offer a Parish Mission to our faith community. A Parish Mission can be viewed as an opportunity for spiritual reflection and renewal. 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. We…
2021 02-28 Confession is Meant to Be a Sincere Time of Conversion
Pope Francis often has urged us to avail ourselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation when appropriate, acknowledging that we are all sinners in need of God’s mercy. As reported by the publication “Catholic News Agency”, he stated that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is, “the efficacious sign that Jesus left to the Church so that the…
2021 02-21 Why Do We Pray the “Stations of the Cross”?
Each Friday during Lent we are invited to come together as a faith community to pray the “Stations of the Cross.” We begin at 7:00 pm with a brief reflection by one of our deacons or deacons in formation. The reflection focuses on our Lenten challenges and concerns. “Stations” then follow at 7:15 pm. As…
2021 02-14 Turn to God and Seek Spiritual Renewal in Heart, Mind and Body This Lenten Season
Next Wednesday in the Church year is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fasting and abstinence. Guidelines concerning fasting and abstinence are included on our Parish website. Ash Wednesday 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…
2021 02-07 “Our Joyful Return to the Lord”, the 2021 Archbishops Annual Appeal
This weekend we will discuss the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal for 2021 at our Masses. The theme of the Appeal is “Our Joyful Return to the Lord” (Isaiah 51:11). At this time, Catholics are invited to make a significant pledge so that we can meet the spiritual, educational, and temporal needs of our parishes and our…
2021 01-31 We Celebrate the Feast of our Patron Saint Brigid
This Sunday we begin “Catholic Schools Week” as we focus on the value and importance of Catholic education. The theme this year is “Catholic Schools: Faith, Excellence, Service.” Our Holy Father, Pope Francis places a high value on the need for faith-based Catholic education. As noted by the Archdiocese of Hartford, Pope Francis expressed his…
2021 01-24 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021
This weekend we come to the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme for this special week of prayer is “Abide in My Love…You Shall Bear Much Fruit.” It finds its origins in the Gospel of John (cf. John 15: 1-17). Fr. James Loughran, Director of Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute…
2021 01-17 A Prayer for the Unborn
This Monday as a nation we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the many quotes he is noted for is: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that.” In honoring his legacy, we recognize his great efforts in shedding light on the need to respect the fundamental dignity…
2021 01-10 Baptism “The Foundation of Christian life”
Our Christmas Season ends this Sunday as we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord. Our Catechism indicates that Jesus began his public life after being baptized by John the Baptist. It also states that although the baptism by John was intended for sinners, “Jesus’ gesture is a manifestation of his self-emptying.” As we celebrate this…
2021 01-03 Hope for New Year
Our New Year has begun in the midst of the sustained impact of the COVID-19 virus. This past Friday we celebrated the Solemnity of Mary, as we honored Mary as the Mother of God. This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. On this day, we focus on the wise men…
2020 12-24 Welcome the Christ Child as Jesus “Emmanuel”
As we know, at Christmas, we welcome the Christ Child as Jesus “Emmanuel” comes to us. In a recent Christmas message, Pope Francis reminded us that the light of peace, hope, and salvation is brought into the world with the birth of Jesus. Our Holy Father prayed that in the midst of our busy lives,…
2020 12-20 Prayer for the End of Our Advent Journey
We are approaching the end of our Advent season, and we are living in difficult and uncertain times due primarily to the impact of the COVID-19 virus. Even in these uncertain times, many of us are busy going shopping, making plans, and getting ready for Christmas. But in the midst of all this “busyness”, are…
2020 12-13 Gaudete Sunday, Reconciliation & Memorial Mass for Msgr. Paul Reynolds
This Sunday we celebrate Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday as we wait in joyful anticipation of the celebration of the birth of Christ. As reported in the publication “Vatican News”, Pope Francis reminded us that our waiting for Jesus requires vigilance in the form of “marveling at God’s action and at His surprises.” Our Holy Father asked…
2020 12-6 Our Advent Journey Continues With Mary.. The Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Advent journey continues 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. Paul Dressler helped us to focus on joy during Advent as we strive to cope with the…