7801 Lowrance Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125

Phone: (901)758-0128 Fax: (901)758-8862

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 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.

Brad Bacon Ana Bates Dorothy Marie Bertasi Marian Bordelon Mary Ann Boswell John Calame Rick Chambers Bobby Christian Lisa Christian Nancy Cornecki Jim Cooper David Cummings Alice DeVreese

Bill Erneste Joe Gentry Lena Hartz Carolyn Hedgepeth Rose Anne Hembree Allie Brewer Hillary Jean Horton Drew Huckaby Mary Iverson Sarah Jepson Barbara Kegel Gary Klein Dick Kohnenkamp

Bud Martin Karen Martin John & Angelina May Mary Frances Mensi Howard Mills Jack Miser Robert Moore Fr. Augustine Moore Allyson Pedigo Collette Phillips Melanie Philips Greg Rich Cecilia Robilio

Stella Rut Colleen Sauber Joan Scanlon Devin Sellers Mary Ann Towsen Sharon & Rusty Tym Mary Wilchek Joan Wilson Barbara Wahlem Bryce Welucky Ann Wilson

Please pray for the following members of our Parish. If you or a family member are hospitalized, please no fy the office.

Reader 1 Jeannette Fuchs Karen Mullen Virginia Crocker Debby Wallace Reader 2 Barbara Hanrahan Mary DeHaan Angela Ugwuanyi Mike Allen Eucharistic Connie Sherwin Rich Thomas Cecilia Stahl Kitty Hoguet Ministers Rita Hellen Carol Bigam Ed Stahl Linda Arnold Jon Hellen Lisette Widmer Cathy Lott Bob Christian Lynda Gruber Mary Klein Helen Prewitt Renee Victor Louise Mergenhagan Don Mayer Jacob Crocker, Sr. AJ Pappas Bryce Welucky Rick Otis Joan Matthews Sophia Bakker Altar Server AnaLu McDonald Catherine Ching Kimberli Romo Bridgett Kennedy Dominic Trouy Teresa McCarter Neida Romo Nathan Hammond Simon Trouy Connie Traylor Yenevit Romo John Hammond Ben Trouy, Jr Bobby Mayer Jacob Crocker, Jr Kolbe Hammond M/C Sarah McDonald Shayne McCarter Chioma Azogini Jack Kennedy Ushers Randy Higginbotham Scott Traylor James Barnes Gene Holloway Leonard Rut Andy Bauer Pauline Holloway Rally Collins Jack Grannan Carolyn O'Connor Karen Mullen Judy Connelly

Debt Reduction Campaign Collection July 2019 Offertory Collection August 17th/18th Total Collected & Paid to debt $23,996.02 $8,585.00

M P Senior Chief John Goodwin, U.S. Navy Major Tyler Heimann, U. S. Army 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 on the First Friday of each month from 9 am to 7:00 pm. Sign up sheet in the Narthex.

(MEETINGS & EVENTS AS ANNOUNCED DURING THE SUMMER)

The Middle School Youth Group 5th— 6th – 7th Grade For information contact Susan Beard (901) 758-0128 Email: sbeard@stbrigidmemphis.org

Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults at St. Brigid meets every Monday evening from 6:30-8:00PM in the church kitchen. Please contact Deacon Phil Moore at moorep1333@gmail.com if you or someone you know is interested in attending. Classes Begin Sept. 8th

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CGS Level One (3-6 yrs. old/3yrs to K) CGS Level Two (6-9 yrs. old/1st to 3rd grade)

CGS Level Three (9-12 years old/4th to 6th grade) Confirmation Program (Ages 13+) Susan Beard, Director of Religious Education

Email: sbeard@stbrigidmemphis.org There is a parent meeting on Sunday, Aug. 25th in Stewart Hall after the 10:30 am and the 1:30 pm Masses. If your child is in PRE this year – please make every effort to attend this meeting. You will have the opportunity to meet the catechists, pick up your information packet and ask any questions you may have. A light lunch will be served – we look forward to meeting you! Classes begin September 8th.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

The wonderful diversity of life and worship among Roman Catholics of East and West is an example of God wri ng straight with crooked lines. The steady hand of the villainous Emperor Diocle an drew a line across Europe and Africa that split the empire in two, and for the most part determined how Chris ans would worship two thousand years later. Italy’s heel and the far northern city of Trieste fell on the Eastern side, and have had a form of Eastern liturgy ever since. Constan nople, which soon became the seat of the Roman Empire, became a base for Chris anizing the East up to Russia and Poland. Poland was on the Eastern side, but a series of wars and medieval mayhem pushed the religious boundary back to the Ukraine, and Poland remains an outpost of the La n Church to this day. An old rule of thumb declared that whatever religion was observed by the local prince, the people had to follow. This gave rise to persecu on and migra on as people sought tolera on for their expressions of faith. In the United States, we are accustomed to peaceful collabora on among Chris ans of East and West, a situa on that challenges churches that s ll feel the pinch of age-old division. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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.

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. For more information.

Music Ministry News

Our music ensembles are gearing up for the Fall season, and we always welcome new members. Please consider joining us as we continue to sing a new song to God! Contact Dr. Scott at selsholz@stbrigidmemphis.org for more information. Parish Choir: Rehearses Wednesdays, 7-8:30p, beginning August 28 Handbell Choir: Rehearses Wednesdays, 6-7p, beginning September 4 Children's Choir (grades 3 and up): Rehearses Wednesdays, 5:20-6p, beginning September 11 Resurrection/Funeral Choir: Rehearses two Tuesdays per month, 10am, beginning September 10 Contemporary Choir: Rehearses Sundays at 4 pm, prior to 5 pm Mass.

Altar Servers All children in 3rd grade or higher and all adults are encouraged to participate in the Liturgy. Please call the office and leave your name and phone number. Adults are encouraged to become approved Liturgical Ministers by attending classes held periodically at St Brigid. Please call the office and leave your name and phone number if you are interested in becoming a Lay Minister. New parishioners: if you are already commissioned as a Lector or Eucharist Minister, please consider continuing your service at St. Brigid. Contact Helen Prewitt at the Parish office for more

September Calendar

2nd Labor Day - Offices Closed

3rd KOC Officers Meeting 5:00pm

7th Hearth Warmers Meeting 5:00 pm

15th Pancake Breakfast after 9/10:30 Mass

22nd Special Needs Sunday 5:00 pm

23rd Grandparents Day

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 meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month in Stewart Hall from noon to 2:00pm which includes refreshments. August 24th is our next meeting. bring your summer read to share with the group, For more Information, please contact Virginia, Myrna or Anne at: bccircleofsisters@gmail.com.

St. Brigid/St. Vincent DePaul T-Shirts for Sale

Crew Neck Prices Small - XL $15.00 XXL $18.00 XXXL $19.00 V - NECK Prices Large and XL sizes available only - $20.00 ****Polo style**** shirts are available (pre-pay only) will take cash or check -Make check out to “St Brigid” -Take name and phone Number -Shirts will be dark green, with St Brigid Catholic Church and cross embroidered on left chest Need 12 shirts ordered before we can place an order! Small - XL $30.00 XXL $35.00 XXXL $37.00

Altar Server and MC training will be after the Masses the week-ends of September 7th /8th and September 21st/22nd. Not after the 9am Mass

Catholic Homeschool Mass and Co-op The Blessed Sacrament Homeschool Group invites any Catholic homeschooling families or parents with children younger than school age to its monthly Mass and Cooperative Activities. The group meets every first Wednesday of the months September– December and February—May at St. Louis for 8:15am Mass followed by cooperative classes and liturgical celebrations including All Saints, Vocations Awareness Week, Advent, Candlemas, Lent, and May Crowning. Cooperative classes are available from toddler through high school and include Theology of the Body for children, virtue and saint studies, rosary and group adoration, and ethics based on St. Thomas Aquinas. Babes in arms are always welcome. For more information, interest, or other inquiries, please contact Rebecca Fennell Miller at RebMill@protonmail.com

DR. ALVEDA KING – CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST Coming to St. Augustine Church, September 14th. Abortion is the leading cause of death in the United States. Not only that, but in Memphis and the rest of the country, abortion is disproportion-ately killing African American babies. The poor, the marginalized, and minorities are entering the doors of Planned Parenthood in Memphis to abort their children. It is time to wake Memphis up, and specifically the Church, to the fact that abortion is now the greatest civil rights issue facing the United States today. A group of Catholic Memphis Cursillistas and the Memphis Coalition for Life is excited to announce that evangelist Dr. Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is coming to Memphis to address the public on this very topic! As the Executive Director of Civil Rights for the Unborn, Dr. King will inspire Christians from all denomina-tions to get involved in the fight to end the atrocity of abortion in Memphis and to save lives from abortion. The free talk and luncheon will be held on Sat. Sept. 14 from 10 AM to 1 PM at St. Augustine Church, 1169 Kerr Avenue, Memphis, TN 38106 and is open to the public. To attend or donate to this event, please visit: http://memphiscoalitionforlife.org/king

Sunday Social for People with Special Needs & Disabilities on September 22nd from 5:00 -8:00 PM at St. Brigid Catholic Church, 7801 Lowrance Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38125. For more info: Call the Diocese Office of Pastoral Life Ministries @ 901-373-1234.

The 12th Annual St. Vincent De Paul Friends of the Poor® Walk for the benefit of the Ozanam Center will be held Saturday, September 14th at Christian Bros. High School, 5900 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis.

The walk will be held from 10:00am – 12:00 noon. The Ozanam Center provides between 150-200 meals for the poor 365 days a year. Please join us and register to walk at tiny.cc/friends2019. If you can’t attend, walk with us in spirit at tiny.cc/Spirit2019. If you would like to donate by mail, please send your check (made payable to The Memphis District Council) to The Ozanam Center, Attn: Richard Peyton, President, 1306 Monroe Ave., 38104. Questions? Contact Dawn Campbell at 654-5773 or email at mem-phisfotpw2019@gmail.com.

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St. Brigid #020853

7801 Lowrance Rd.

Memphis TN 38125-2825

Contact person: Helen Prewitt @ 901-758-0128

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