PASTORAL STAFF · Hilda Vargas—Español Ministerio [email protected] SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Baptism By appointment. Please call the office several months before birth

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 [email protected]

Rev. Cain Galicia, Parochial Vicar [email protected]

Deacon Hank Babin (901) 487-7080 [email protected]

Deacon David Dierkes (901) 568-1454

[email protected]

Deacon Phil Moore (901) 485-8055

[email protected]

Deacon Jim Piatchek (901)482-4357

[email protected]

Renee Victor, Pastor’s Admin.

[email protected]

Helen Prewitt, Parish Secretary

[email protected]

Dr. Scott Elsholz, Director of Music/Organist

[email protected]

Susan Beard, Director of Religious Education

[email protected]

Hilda Vargas—Español Ministerio

[email protected]

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: [email protected]

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, [email protected], 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 [email protected]

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: [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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: [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] -- 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]. (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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