On behalf of Fr. Black, Fr. Lynch, and the entire parish, we would like to thank the hundreds of volunteers who planned and implemented our Ministry Weekend. Over a thousand parishioners attended and learned how to become a part of parish life here at St. Brigid of Kildare. Thank you to those who helped create an occasion that brought our parish together and helped parishioners discover how they can be fulfilled through their service to the Church. 

Please consider how you can use your many gifts and sign up for ministries by filling out the volunteer form below to join our parish life.

Thank you to the many who have returned their volunteer forms and offertory forms! You can still complete both forms online if you haven't yet. We ask for the offertory commitment forms to be completed by September 30, 2024. If you would like to learn more about the dozens of ministries and committees available at St. Brigid of Kildare, view the Guide to Parish Life at the link below.

Looking for ways to get involved and help where you are most needed? Below is a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities within our parish where all are welcome!

(PGC compliance needed where noted)

• Food Collection Volunteers - Oct 26 and 27, before/after all Masses
• Duties: Assist in accepting donations, date checking and packaging in boxes provided for Thanksgiving food collection; three shifts available
• To Help: Karen Earnes at kaernes@icloud.com or 614-271-4086
• Food Collection Volunteers - Nov 2 and 3, before/after all Masses
• Duties: Assist in accepting candy donations and packaging in boxes provided for Halloween candy collection; three shifts available
• To Help: Kathy at sewtweet@aol.com
• Religious Education Volunteers - Mondays, 4:30-5:30 PM, 6-7 PM
• Duties: Small group leaders, service events, must be PGC compliant
• To Help: Call Religious Ed office at 614-761-1176
• New Eucharistic Ministers Needed - Training Oct 15 at 7 PM
• Duties: distribute the Eucharist to the parish during weekend Masses
• To Help: Sign up at stbrigidofkildare.org (click “Sign Ups”) or call the parish office at 614-761-3734.
• High School Youth Ministry Meal, Sunday at 6 PM, Adult Volunteers - Wed
• Duties: Donate a meal for our High School Youth Ministry program to enjoy on Sunday nights; meals can be catered or homemade (more details at link).
• Duties: PGC compliant parish members needed to hang out with our teens on Wednesday nights during youth ministry from 6:30 - 8 PM. Can commit to only one day, or multiple days.
• To Help: Sign up at stbrigidofkildare.org (click Sign Ups) or contact Ellie Hanson at ehanson@stbrigidofkildare.org or 614-718-5832

If you have parish volunteer needs you’d like added to this list, contact Allie Wing at mrs.wing@stbrigid-school.org.

Blending social science and Catholicism, this Word on Fire course combines cutting-edge research and top-notch scholarship with the lives of great saints and our incredible inheritance of Church teaching. There are even surprising places to discover where secular science reinforces sacred wisdom. Your host, Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks, will give you clear take-aways and action items that you can put into practice right now—to build more happiness for yourself, and to help you share more joy and peace with your family, your friends, and everyone else God puts before you!

Wednesdays Oct 23-Nov 20 -- 7-8:30 pm

Thursdays Oct 24-Nov 21 -- 10:30-Noon

To learn more, contact Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuffel@stbrigidofkildare.org.

Dr. Marion Franken was an active parishioner at St. Brigid of Kildare for over 27 years until she passed away November 7, 2023. She and her sister Elaine were a constant presence at Mass and in the parish for years. Marian spent her life in the medical and education fields, which enabled her to utilize her knowledge and skills to help others. 

She was devoted to service and lovingly took care of her beloved sister Elaine who passed away at 98 in 2020. She had a wide variety of interests including being an accomplished artist and jewelry creator. Marion was a longtime donor to the SPiCE program at St. Brigid of Kildare because she believed in its mission of supporting the education of children with special learning needs in our school and parish. 

Marion’s final gift was a significant bequest in her will to St. Brigid to support the SPiCE program -- a beautiful way to honor and celebrate her life of service to help the children of our parish. Marion’s final wish was for those who are dedicated to the SPiCE program to know that the “service and work you provide is invaluable and cherished by all you touch.”

Marion has left our parish and the SPiCE program an amazing legacy that we will always cherish. Marion, you will be remembered for the many lives you touched during your life and those you will impact in the future. Thank you for your generosity; you will be in our prayers.

If you are interested in remembering St. Brigid of Kildare Parish or School in your estate plannning, please contact Sarah Moore, Development Director at the Parish Office 614-761-3734 or by email smoore@stbrigidofkildare.org.

All 9-12^th graders are invited to attend our High School Youth Ministry this fall (see image for schedule)!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ellie Hanson at ehanson@stbrigidofkildare.org.

See the full schedule here.

High School Youth Ministry Adult Volunteers Needed

We have a few opportunities for adults to volunteer for our high school youth ministry program, including bringing a meal for our students and attending weekly sessions on a drop-in basis. See the two volunteer links below for more details or to sign up.

High School Youth Ministry Meals:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA5A922AAFFC07-51175914-fall#/

Wednesday Volunteers:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA5A922AAFFC07-51433157-volunteer#/

Here is your step-by-step guide to become eligible to volunteer at St Brigid of Kildare School. More details can be found on the parish website (https://stbrigidofkildare.org/welcome/about-us/safe-environment/).

1. Complete the Volunteer Application and sign the Code of Conduct. Send to besafe@stbrigidofkildare.org after completion. https://stbrigidofkildare.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SBK-VOLUNTEER-APPLICATION-REV-8.8.24.pdf
2. Set up a Virtus account at www.virtus.org and register for a Protecting God's Children session.
3. Complete a Civilian Criminal Background check. Set up an appointment at Fast Fingerprints on Bethel Rd. Use code 2151.86 to schedule. The cost is $37. You must use this form: https://stbrigidofkildare.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Diocese-of-Columbus-applicants-pay.pdf
4. After you set up your Virtus account, you will be sent an email to enroll in Selection. Selection adds another layer of protection by providing an ongoing search of court records every three months. The cost is $1 if you have a BCI check on file.  

Once all requirements have been met, you will be notified via email. Thank you for your willingness to volunteer!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Saint Brigid of Kildare School will be holding an open house for prospective preschool and kindergarten families for the 2025-26 school year on Thursday, November 14 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Stop by to tour our three-time Blue Ribbon School and see firsthand how Saint Brigid provides a quality Catholic education in a warm environment. Prospective 1st - 8th grade families may call the school at 614-718-5825 to schedule an individual tour.

Use the link below to RSVP.

Volunteers are needed for the 2024-2025 calendar year. 

Interested in volunteering for a Sunday Social? All the details are taken care of, we just need your helpful hands to set-up, serve and clean-up. Bring your family or coordinate with a group of friends and come be a part of the St. Brigid Parish community in a super easy way. Please click on the link below to help host a Sunday Social. 

St Brigid Men — We Need Your Help!

The Annual Columbus Catholic Men’s Conference is regarded as one of the largest gatherings of men of faith in the nation — drawing about 2,500 men annually. This one-day event is filled with faith and fellowship, including great speakers, food, faith organizations, Adoration, Reconciliation and the Holy Mass offered by the Bishop. 

This year and next, our men of St. Brigid will be in charge of making this conference run smoothly! Our men will oversee everything from parking to registration, meals to seating, and organizing worship and sacramental opportunities. It will take the commitment of more than 100 men from our parish, volunteering on Saturday, February 22, for about 1-2 hours of service. It is a great way to meet other men from our parish, get involved and build your faith. Please consider offering your time and talents to make this a success! Contact Dave Hritzak at DaveHritzak@gmail.com for more information, or to sign up. 

Music Ministries are getting ready to resume rehearsals this fall.

Registration and schedules for Children's Choir and Youth Ensemble are available on the website here.

Please note the new day and time for Children's Choir -- rehearsals will now be held on Mondays at 5:30 PM.

Brigid's Gael will rehearse from 6-7:15 PM on Wednesdays. Adult Choir will rehears from 7:30 - 8:45 PM on Wednesdays. Visit the website for more details.

Contact Paul Melcher at 761-3734 or pmelcher@stbrigidofkildare.org with questions.

Walking with Purpose is a Bible study community that meets women right where they are, hands them a cup of coffee, and transforms their hearts. If you desire to grow in your faith, to encounter God’s Word in a fresh way, and in a supportive community of Catholic Women….join us! 

Beginning in October, on Tuesdays at 7 pm.

Learn more and register at the link below.

Family First is a parish ministry that encourages parents as leaders in the home/domestic church. Please join us to learn about the programs and events Family First will offer this year!

Date: September 11^th, 2024

Time: 9:45-11am 

Location: Church Basement

Childcare: Carr Nursery

Family First Programs include:

Mom to Mom – A weekly Catholic parenting, discussion group (childcare provided) 

Make it a Date – A couples discussion and date night (August 24^th, February 8^th, April 12^th).

Advent by Candlelight – An event for women to prepare their hearts for Advent (November 21^st, 2024); Registration opens 10/30

Family Service- various family service projects appropriate for all ages throughout the year

You can find more information about Family First on the parish homepage here.

Questions, please reach out to Sara Norton nortonsarae@gmail.com or Kerri Wilke kerriwilke@gmail.com. 

Mom to Mom is a vibrant, faith sharing group focused on motherhood, spirituality, and Catholic parenting. Mom to Mom is a place where you can lean on one another, build your village and grown in faith! Whether you’re a rookie or veteran, please join us to share and gain wisdom from other moms like you. We’d love to have you join us!

There is no commitment necessary; drop in when your schedule permits. You do not need to pre-read and childcare is available (scan the Family First code to sign up).

Meetings: Wednesdays

Time: 9:45-11am  

Location: Church Basement

Childcare available in the Carr Nursery. Sign up ahead of time via the Family First webpage.

Mom to Mom will open the year with Matthew Kelly’s “Why I Love Being Catholic.” This collection of entries highlights the everyday miracles taking place all around us. Join us as we discuss everyday heroes, what you love about being Catholic and so much more. We will build community and share in our spiritual journeys! Join us!

Tuesday, October 15 at 7 PM in the Church

If you have been interested in helping out, now is your chance!

We are in need of new Eucharistic Ministers to distribute the Eucharist during our weekend Masses. Eucharistic Ministers must be 16 and Confirmed.

We are also in need of Eucharistic Ministers for the sick and homebound, however you must first serve as a Eucharistic Minister at Mass.

The training should last about an hour and a half.

To register, click the link below or call the parish office at 614-761-3734.

Our Sisters in Christ group is embarking on a new program by Paradiseus Dei called "She Shall Be Called Woman." It is the sister program to That Man Is You designed to meet the deepest longings of the feminine heart. It is for all women seeking to be truly seen, known, and loved, as they grow in their relationship with the Lord. Join us each week for a video, fellowship and faith.

Contact Cheryl Hohlefelder at hohleinone@columbus.rr.com for more information or sign up here.

Sandwich Saturday at Home is a way to contribute to Sandwich Saturdays if you can't make it in person! To sign up, select a date at the link below, then assemble sandwiches and deliver sandwiches Monday morning between 8:35 am - 8:45 am to a Sandwich Saturday volunteer who will be standing outside Hendricks Hall. More instructions can be found at the sign up link below.



If you have questions or concerns or you aren't sure how to use this signup genius, you can email Sara Norton @ nortonsarae@yahoo.com, Kathy Windau @ Kwindau@columbus.rr.com, or Kathi Fuerst @ kathifuerst@yahoo.com. 

Thank you for your support! 

“I would personally like to thank all those that generously supported the 2024 Diocesan Appeal. I am always humbled and overwhelmed by the response from our parish. The people of St. Brigid of Kildare have once again met the challenge to achieve the goal of $334,000. The needs in our diocese are great and by doing our part we have the ability to change the lives of our neighbors throughout the diocese. I would like to recognize in particular the leadership of our co-chairs Dan and Stephanie Hackett.  Thank you again and God Bless.” 

-Fr. Black

You can still make a pledge by going online to columbuscatholicgiving.org to make a secure pledge.

100% of your donation will now be given back to St. Brigid of Kildare for projects here at our parish.

"Hello! My name is Pamela. I attended the OCIA program at Saint Brigid. Our class was one of the largest and I was honored to be a part of it. I met many wonderful people and learned what it means to be Catholic. It is a way of life, love and charity in the name of Jesus. I've always loved Jesus although I didn't feel like I knew him. I was raised Methodist. I raised three Catholic children and saw their faith. I went through the program with my teenage grandson. My relationship with Jesus is now very personal. I'm thankful I walked into my grandson's room that day and asked him if he still wanted to become Catholic. He said 'yes' and I said 'me too'." — Pamela (OCIA class of 2024)



If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or just learning more about the process, visit our OCIA (formerly known as RCIA) webpage and complete an inquiry form at www.stbrigidofkildare.org/ocia

Christ didn’t say, “I make new things.” He said, “I make all things new.” The profundity of the Scriptures sets the stage for a renewal of mind and heart – a new creation story, a new Adam, a new Eve, a new covenant, and even a new kingdom! Encounter God the Father. Enlighten your mind with spiritual truths that will help transform the world. Become a new creation in Christ and allow mercy to consume your miseries.

Join us for food, fellowship and faith Saturday Mornings beginning September 7. All men are welcome. Learn more and register here.

As Catholics and Americans, we are blessed to participate in our nation’s political and public life. Our freedoms respect the dignity of individuals and allow us to come together for the common good.

Visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org to learn how the Catholic Church offers a vision of hope, where justice and mercy abound because God is the infinite source of all goodness and love.

In 1923, St. Charles Preparatory School was founded on the promise that an exceptional education be provided to every young man who was willing to accept the challenge of studying there, regardless of his background or means. As St. Charles continues to meet that founding promise, we invite you to join us on October 10^th for our annual event, An Evening With…His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Join us for a conversation with Cardinal Dolan as he shares the importance of Jesus and the Church in our day-to-day lives. Visit www.stcharlesprep.org/giving/an-evening-with to reserve your table as together we work to ensure that all young men receive the gift of a Catholic education. For more information, please contact St. Charles Advancement Director Jaime Lawler at jlawler@scprep.org or at (380) 209-2231.

You are invited to spend time and prayer in Adoration on Friday, October 4th for First Friday Eucharistic Adoration following the 9:00 AM Mass and concluding at 4:00 PM with Benediction.

"I adore You, Lord and Creator, hidden in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I adore You for all the works of Your hands, that reveal to me so much wisdom, goodness and mercy, O Lord. You have spread so much beauty over the earth and it tells me about Your beauty, even though these beautiful things are but a faint reflection of You, incomprehensible Beauty. And although You have hidden Yourself and concealed your beauty, my eye, enlightened by faith, reaches You and my soul recognizes its Creator, its Highest Good, and my heart is completely immersed in prayer of adoration." St. Faustina (Feast Day: October 5)

Jesus invites you to spend time with him in Eucharistic Adoration and grow in wisdom. All are welcome, including families with children. If you wish to sign up for an hour, please email Shelly Cocumelli at rocks1dad@aol.com.

Save the date!

St. Brigid Women's Retreat

April 25-27, 2025

Maria Stein

For more information about the Women's Retreat, visit https://stbrigidofkildare.org/womens-retreat-2025/.

Called & Gifted 3-Part Workshop

In your Baptism and Confirmation, you received gifts that our world needs. Do you know yours?

As you uncover your gifts, you discover that they are important clues to the particular mission God has for you. These gifts of the Holy Spirit, called charisms, enable you to be a channel of God’s love, truth, beauty, mercy, healing, and provision for others.

Join us for an all-day workshop in partnership with the Catherine of Siena Institute where you will learn:

• The role of every Catholic in the mission of the Church to the world.

• The critical role of charisms in the life and service of other lay Catholics and in the life of the parish and our communities.

• The signs and characteristics of 23 common charisms.

• How discerning and using your charisms can change your life and the life of others, your parish, and the world.

For more details and to register, visit www.stfrancisparish.net/Register

Italy Pilgrimage Jubilee Year 2025 With Father Matthew Hoover

Come Join us! Place your deposit by September 30, 2024, to receive the early booking discount. Hurry, there are only 20 spots left for this amazing trip! This once-in-a- lifetime pilgrimage, let by Fr. Matt Hoover, includes the serene countryside of Assisi, the famous vineyards of Montepulciano, the hilltop city of Orvieto and the amazing city of Rome! In Rome, you will attend a Papal Audience, experience the beauty of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, travel back in time in the catacombs, and partake in the solemn act of walking through the Holy Doors during this Jubilee Year. If you are interested in more information, please call the Parish Office at Immaculate Conception 614-267-9241or email Peggy O’Donovan @ podonovan@iccols.org. For amazing trip details and to register please click this link: Immaculate Conception Parish Pilgrimage to Italy

Pilgrimage to Poland

Fr. Slawomir Siok, pastor of St. Mary Magdalene, is planning a 10-Day Pilgrimage to Poland in 2025. The trip will be June 16-26, 2025, leaving from Columbus Ohio to Gdansk. After visiting the Old Harbour and Fish Market, go by coach south to Toru? and Warsaw. Visit the National Shrine and then travel to the birthplace of Pope Saint John Paul II in Krakow. Enjoy a local restaurant with live Jewish klezmer music and also celebrate Mass in the Salt Mine Chapel. The final stop will be the pretty resort town of Zakopane. Many historic sites, churches and cathedrals are on the itinerary. Flights, hotel, breakfast and dinner are included. Call St. Mary Magdalene Parish (614)274-1121 or email stmarymag@outlook.com if you are interested in joining.

Interested in Prison Ministry?

To all working or interested in prison ministries! There will be an ecumenical event on October 2, 2024, "Working for Justice: Stories of Innocence and New Life." Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the Southern Ohio Synod ELCA, and the Diocese of Columbus it will be held Curran Place at the University of Dayton from 9–3. For more info and go to register: https://southernohiosvnod.org/working-for-iustice-stories-of-innocence-new-life, or contact Erin Cordle at socmailbox@columbuscatholic.org.