Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today we celebrate what is traditionally called “Gaudete Sunday.” With “Laetare Sunday”during Lent, it is one of the two days of the year that the priest can wear a Rose vestment.The word gaudete means rejoice, and it comes from the entrance antiphon of the Mass,“Rejoice in the Lord always;…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A very happy sniffles season to all! I’ve already had my first cold of the season, and I get the sense that I’m not alone. Giving kids high fives, shaking hands, being surrounded by large numbers of people – sickness is inevitable. As much as it may seem unavoidable…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I cannot thank you all enough for the blessing of last week’s Installation Mass. I think more than anything it is a testament to the spirit of this parish that so many would come out and celebrate as a community this new chapter of our history. It was beautiful…
Teen Involvement Begins this Month! September 5, 2017 Come to our Youth Mass and Community Nights starting September 24th! TEENS WANTED For YOUTH MASS Lectors, Ushers, and Choir Members with Training Provided *First Choir Rehearsal will be on Sunday, September 17th from 1:30-2:30 pm with our new choir director Anthony Brindisi additional rehearsals will be on Sundays at 4:30…
New Schedule for Community Nights September 25, 2017 Sep 25, 2017 Jesus welcomed everyone, and we do too! Invite a friend, they don’t have to be a part of the parish! Everyone is welcome! OPENING DAY for 6th & 7th Graders Beginning Friday, September 29th 7:00-9:00 pm in the Lower Level of Convent. At all…
Operation Christmas Comes to Notre Dame Parish October 23, 2017 Operation Christmas Child has become an Annual Service Project for our Youth Ministry and the Confirmation program but everyone is welcome to become involved. We simply pack shoeboxes filled with gifts which are sent to children in need around, the world in time for Christmas. For the…
Got any Saints as Friends? November 1, 2017 It may seem far fetched to be friends with the saints, but the saints are not our imaginary friends, they are real people who have struggled with life and faith issues just as we do today. Making friends with the saints begins like any other friendship, by…
Catholic Reflections on “The Last Jedi” Jan 3, 2018 Last month’s release of Star Wars’ “The Last Jedi” created a wave of excitement and challenges for many of us in Catholic theological circles who have been deeply impacted by this movie franchise. Many of us who study Practical (sometimes called Pastoral) Theology recognize how aspects…
Notre Dame Teens on a Mission! May 30, 2018 Teens In Action Summer Service Trip July 11-15, 2018 “Teens In Action” has been partnering with St. Brigid’s Youth Ministry for over 10 yrs. providing opportunities for Teens to put their faith into action through a week of service. Each year we stay at a retreat…
