PASTORAL STAFF · Hilda Vargas—Español Ministerio hvargas@stbrigidmemphis.org SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Baptism By appointment. Please call the office several months before birth
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7801 Lowrance Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125
Phone: (901)758-0128
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 p.m.
www.stbrigidmemphis.org
After Hours Emergency Number 901-436-3424
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. J. Keith Stewart, Pastor frstewart@stbrigidmemphis.org
Rev. Cain Galicia, Parochial Vicar frcain@stbrigidmemphis.org
Deacon Hank Babin (901) 487-7080 hankb2@msn.com
Deacon David Dierkes (901) 568-1454
dedierkes@comcast.net
Deacon Phil Moore (901) 485-8055
moorep1333@gmail.com
Deacon Jim Piatchek (901)482-4357
JPMemphis@mail.com
Renee Victor, Pastor’s Admin.
rvictor@stbrigidmemphis.org
Helen Prewitt, Parish Secretary
hprewitt@stbrigidmemphis.org
Dr. Scott Elsholz, Director of Music/Organist
selsholz@stbrigidmemphis.org
Susan Beard, Director of Religious Education
sbeard@stbrigidmemphis.org
Hilda Vargas—Español Ministerio
hvargas@stbrigidmemphis.org
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Baptism By appointment. Please call the office several months before birth for parent preparation. Anointing of the Sick If you know of someone who is sick or in the hospital, please notify the office so that we may visit and include them in our prayers. Matrimony Couples planning to marry must call at least five
months prior to setting a date.
Reader 1 George Boggs Stephanie Thompson Tim Stocking Chip Hammond
Reader 2 Terri Creech Evelyn Anyanwu Myrna Stanback Deborah Carter
Extraordinary Louise Mergenhagen Karen Mullen Diane Rich Kitty Hoguet
Ministers of Jeanette Fuchs Rick Otis Greg Rich Bob Christian
of Holy David Fuchs Scott Traylor Ed Stahl, Jr. Renee Victor
Communion George Boggs Connie Traylor Joan Matthews John Bakker
Matt Kiser Rich Thomas Cheryl Grannan Sophia Bakker
Lisa Kiser Carol Bigam Paul Madubuonwu Janice Brewer
Altar Server AnaLu McDonald Frances Anyanwu Chioma Azogini Christopher Brewer
Babetta Boggs Kosi Ejiofor Kimberli Romo Allison Pedigo
Marisella Rodriquez Kosa Ejiofor Neida Romo Haley Pedigo
Dayle Bullen Teresa McCarter Yenevit Romo Kolbe Hammond
M/C Sarah McDonald Shayne McCarter Jack Bauer James Brewer
Ushers Randy Higginbotham Leonard Rut Andy Bauer
Judy Connelly Rally Collins James Barnes
William Valentine Rich Thomas Edwin Olivera
Odie Mills Cathy Lott
Debt Reduction Campaign Collection January 2020 Offertory Collection
Total Collected & Paid to debt $26,941.90 February 15th/16th $ 9,200.00 February 22nd/23rd $ 8,720.92
Military Personnel
Senior Chief John Goodwin, U.S. Navy Pvt.. 1st Class Oscar Gruber U.S. Marines
Master Sergeant Mike Maglio, U.S. Air Force Specialist Christopher Martinez, U.S. Army
Pvt. 1st Class William Daniel Maxwell, U.S. Army Captain John Sax, U.S. Marines
Staff Sergeant. Scotty Simpson U.S. Air Force Petty Officer Nathan Creech, U.S. Navy
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each Friday
of Lent from 9 am to 6:30 pm.
Stations of the Cross begin at 7:00 pm . Sign up
sheet in the Narthex.
Karen Apang
Brad Bacon
Michaeline Ballard
Ana Bates
Dorothy Marie Bertasi
Marian Bordelon
Mary Ann Boswell
John Calame
Francisco Rene Calzadilla
Rick Chambers
Nancy Cornecki
Jim Cooper
David Cummings
LaSalle Dudley
Bill Erneste
Rose Ann Hembree
Gary Klein
Little Sister L.S. Olga Limon
Linda Maranise
Bud Martin
Karen Martin
John & Angelina May
Fidel Mejia
Mary Frances Mensi
Jack Miser
Fr. Augustine Moore
Allyson Pedigo
Maciel Perez
Collette Phillips
Melanie Philips
Greg Rich
Marie Rivalto
Leo Rourke
Stella Rut
Jim Schwab
Joan Scanlon
Devin Sellers
Fr. Michael Stewart
Mary Ann Towsen
Sharon & Rusty Tym
Mary Wilchek
Barbara Wahlem
Bryce Welucky
Ann Wilson
Malory Williams
Joan Wilson
George Zanone
Please pray for the following members of our Parish. If you or a family member are hospitalized, please notify the office.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CGS Level One (3-6 yrs. old/3yrs to K) CGS Level Two (6-9 yrs. old/1st to 3rd grade)
GS Level Three (9-12 years old/4th to 6th grade) Confirmation Program (Ages 13+)
Susan Beard, Director of Religious Education
Email: sbeard@stbrigidmemphis.org
Press Release
WHAT: Meditations on the Stations of the Cross
WHEN: Thursday, April 2, 2020, 7-8:30 pm.
WHERE: St. Brigid Catholic Church, 7801 Lowrance Rd., Memphis, TN 38125
CONTACT: Scott Elsholz, selsholz@stbrigidmemphis.org, 901-758-0128 On the last Thursday of Lent, St. Brigid Catholic Church is offering special poetic and musical medi-tations on the fourteen Stations of the Cross. Each station will be accompanied by a sacred poem by the French poet Paul Claudel, after which Dr. Scott Elsholz will perform a musical reflection on that poem, including organ, vocal, and flute music from a variety of composers. This program is free and a reception will follow the program.
Thursday, March 26, 2020, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Catholic Charities of West Tennessee, 1325 Jefferson Avenue. This Lent, come and reflect with us on the many ways Jesus guides us to happiness. A morning of prayer, service, lunch and learning with clients of Catholic Charities’ programs. The retreat is free of charge. All are welcome! To help us prepare enough food and seating, please RSVP by March 19th Rachel D’Addabbo at 901.722.4750 or Rachel.daddabbo@acc.cdom.org
FACILITATED COMMITTEES AND GATHERINGNGS
The Knights of Columbus Council 15393 meets on the second Tuesday of each month in Stewart Hall at 7:00 pm. Contact Brian Taylor, Grand Knight: 901-590-5712 or Email: brian8t@gmail.com.
Music Ministry News
Our music ensembles are back in session and are al-ready starting to prepare for Holy Week and Easter! If you are interested in joining the Parish Choir, Children's Choir, Contemporary Choir, Handbell Choir, or Resurrection Choir (funeral choir), for more information please contact Dr. Scott at selsholz@stbrigidmemphis.org Parish Choir: Rehearses Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm Handbell Choir: Rehearses Wednesdays, 6-7pm Children's Choir (grades 3 and up): Rehearses Wednesdays, 5:20-6pm
Resurrection/Funeral Choir: Rehearses two Tuesdays per month, 10am, beginning.
Contemporary Choir: Rehearses Sundays at 4 pm, prior to 5 pm Mass.
Just a reminder, if you or someone
from our parish needs assistance,
please contact Renee Victor or
Helen Prewitt in the Parish office at
901-758- 0128. Please make
checks payable to St. Vincent DePaul.
January 2020 SVDP Update
Assisted 5 families= $1,830.
14 families received groceries from our food pantry
Thanks again for everyone’s generous food and
money donations
Call the Church Office (758-0128) before bringing
any unsolicited items, such as clothing, household
goods, etc. to the Church.
Bible Study St. Brigid offers a discussion Bible Study every Wednesday morning at 10 am in Stewart Hall. We will be studying the Acts of the Apostles! Please join us as we share the love of Jesus and each other. Open to all! Questions? Contact Greg Rich at 901-488-6037.
All women of the Parish are welcome to join us
monthly or when there is a book of interest, and
you’re certainly welcome to come and check us out
without any commitment. The discussion involves a
diverse group of compassionate, respectful women.
There are times when we’ll have a guest speaker,
share scriptures and/or spiritual stories (instead of
reading a book) that have impacted our lives in some
way, while inspiring each other. Our next meeting
will be Saturday, March 7th. Our meetings are held
on the first Saturday of each month in Stewart Hall
from noon to 2:00pm which includes refreshments.
For more information, please contact Virginia, Myrna
or Anne at: bccircleofsisters@gmail.com.
March Calendar
6th Lenten Dinner 5:30—6:45 pm, Stations of the Cross
at 7:00 pm followed by Adoration
7th Hearth Keepers
8th Daylight Savings Time Begins-Spring forward 1 hour
13th Lenten Dinner 5:30—6:45 pm, Stations of the Cross
at 7:00 pm followed by Adoration
15th
KOC Pancake Breakfast after 9 & 10:30 Mass
20th Lenten Dinner 5:30—6:45 pm, Stations of the Cross
at 7:00 pm followed by Adoration
27th Lenten Dinner 5:30—6:45 pm, Stations of the Cross
at 7:00 pm followed by Adoration
Annual Catholic Appeal
We asked all parishioners to make their commitments to
the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal. So far we have
received 38 commitments made for a total of $6,570.00.
For those of you who have not had an
opportunity to complete a commitment card, they are
available in all entrances to the church. Please take a
minute to complete your card and return to the parish
office. Whether or not you contribute, it is important that
you complete a commitment card. If you do not wish to
contribute, please mark the box indicating you will pray for
the Catholic Church in West Tennessee and for this
year’s Annual Catholic Appeal.
Jesus was led by the Holy
Spirit into the desert for forty days of prayer and fasting.
Are you open to being led by the Holy Spirit into the state in life God has prepared for
you? If you are considering a vocation to the priesthood
or consecrated life
Visit: www.memphisvocations.com Contact Fr. Robert at the Office of Vocations: 373 - 1244 or at vocationsdiror@vocations.cdom.org Join us in offering a Holy Hour for Vocations on the 2nd Thursday of each month 6:30 p m at St. Louis Church Or sign up for a Night of Discernment at the Church of the Nativity by calling 373-1243. Women: 3rd Monday of the Month (12/16) Men: 1st Monday of the Month (1/6)
“Jesús fue llevado por el Espíritu al desierto por cuarenta días de
oración y ayuno. ¿Estas tu abier-to a dejarte guiar por el Espíritu al modo de vida que Dios ha prepa-
rado para ti?
Si estas considerando una vocación al sacerdocio o la vida consagrada
Visita: www.memphisvocations.com Contacta al Padre Robert en la Oficina de Voca-ciones: 373 - 1244 o en vocationsdirec-tor@vocations.cdom.org -- hablamos español Acompáñanos a ofrecer una Hora Santa por las Vocaciones el 2o jueves de mes 6:30 pm en la Iglesia de St. Louis, y si tienes una inquietud vo-cacional apúntate para una Noche de discerni-miento en la Iglesia de la Natividad al 373-1243 * Mujeres: 3er Lunes del mes (12/16) * Hombres: 1er Lunes del mes (1/6)
Made For More Young Adult Retreat March 20-22—The Grove at Red Oak Lake in Cordova God has a plan and purpose for your life, but it can sometimes be difficult to hear him speak in everyday life. Come and allow Jesus Christ to speak through the sacraments, relevant talks, and an encouraging community of young adults and show you that you were made for more. 20s/30s from across the Diocese are invited to join us on retreat. Beginning Friday evening and ending Sunday after Mass, this retreat will include time for individual prayer, small group discussion, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Confession, fellowship, and more. Retreat fee is $75 and covers the cost of a two night stay and five meals. Partial and full scholarships are readily available, so please do not let cost prohibit you from attending! For more information, Contact Becky Longoria at becky.longoria@ccm.cdom.org.
Pro-life supporters are invited to join in the Memphis 40 Days for Life 2020 Spring Campaign to protect mothers and their unborn babies from the evils of abortion. Recognizing that “with God, all things are possible,” volunteers from February 26th through April 5th will join together in 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, including standing vigil at Choices, 1726 Poplar Ave, to give prayerful and peaceful witness to the Sanctity of Human Life. To learn how you can become involved in this proven and effective campaign, visit www.40DaysForLife.com/Memphis or phone (662) 426-6161.
9th Annual-Fletcher Youth Hoops Basketball Tour-nament 2020—This year’s Annual Tournament will be held Sunday, March 31 through Saturday, April 5 at Holy Rosary School. We are extending an invitation to your boys and girls basketball teams in the 3rd-4th grades. For more information go to: http://www.holyrosarymemphis.org/athletics/fletcheryouthhoopsclassic.cfm or contact Kent Hansom kenthansom@aol.com. (If you would like to be a sponsor of the tournament, please contact Jeff Baranski – 901-371-1821.) Space is limited First come, first served!
DIOCESAN PRO-LIFE MASS Feast of the Annunciation March 25th at 7:00 PM, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4851 Park Ave., Memphis. Celebrant will be the Most Reverend Bishop David P. Talley, DD Bishop of Memphis.
INFORMATION SHEET
Church name & address:
St. Brigid #020853
7801 Lowrance Rd.
Memphis TN 38125-2825
Contact person: Helen Prewitt @ 901-758-0128
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