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St Bridget of IrelandCATHOLIC CHURCH1024 W. Main St. Berryville, VA 22611
January 6, 2019
St. Bridget (or Brigid) of Kildare is one of the three major patron saints of Ireland along with Saint Patrick and Saint Columba. Saint Bridget’s faith and labors for
the Lord are remembered among the Irish people through prayers, sacred places, blessings and customs. St. Bridget was an extraordinary woman of faith: strong in her mission, loyal to the Lord, faithful to the Church, generous to the poor and hospitable to missionaries. St. Bridget laid strong foundations for the Church in Ireland. Her feast day is February 1st, the first day of the Celtic Spring.
Pastor: Father Paul Grankauskas
Rectory:P 540-277-2943 • F 540-277-2945
[email protected]: Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4 PM (closed 12-1 PM)
Religious Education: John Sengewalt 540-277-2948
[email protected] Hours: Sun after class until 1 PM
Wed 9 - 3 / Sat by aptTue & Thur 9 - 4 in the rectory.
Office of Youth Ministry:Michael Murrow [email protected]
Music Ministry: Stacy Sefton [email protected]
Organist: Jenny Sorenson [email protected]
Eucharistic Minister / Lectors:Chet Lewandowski 540-722-7231
Servers:John Sengewalt 540-277-2948
Sacristan:Becky Jackson 540-955-1715
Ushers:Jim Willis [email protected]
Men’s Club: Meets the last Saturday each month 8 AM, in Hobert Hall (7:30 Breakfast).
Dick Drake [email protected]
Women’s Group: Meets 1st Tues. each month after noon mass
Mary Kay Batka [email protected]
St. Bridget’s Bulletin: Deadline Noon Monday
New: [email protected] Ruth Hayes 540-277-2943
Sacramental Information:
Baptisms: Sunday, after 9:00 AM Mass Contact the Rectory Office at 540-277-2943
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM
Marriage: Contact parish priest at least six (6) months prior to proposed date of the wedding. Contact the Rectory Office at 540-277-2943
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM
Confessions: Saturday 4 PM - 5 PMSunday 8 - 8:30 AM
Rosary: The rosary is prayed after the 12:05 PM Mass on the 1st Friday of each month
Prayer List:Contact Becky Jackson at 540-955-1715
FISH:Food collection is in the narthex on the 2nd Sunday each month. Please give generously.
Mass Schedule:
Saturday9 AM and 5:30 PM (Sunday Vigil)
Sunday:9 AM
Weekdays:Monday & Tuesday NoonWednesday 9 AMThursday & Friday Noon
Holy Days:12:05 PM and 7 PM
Nationwide Mass Schedule: www.thecatholicdirectory.com
Hospitalized and Homebound:Notify the rectory at 540-277-2943 so that the hospitalized and homebound parishioners may receive the pastoral care of the church.
Website:www.stbridgetberryville.org
Coffee & Donut Sundays:1st Sunday: Men’s Club2nd Sunday: Knights of Columbus3rd Sunday: Youth Ministry
St. Bridget of Ireland
Pastor’s WordsAs I’ve mentioned in recent homilies, Christmas day is actually an octave, a celebration that extends through eight days (De-cember 25-January 1). I’m sure we’re more familiar, however, with what we call the 12 Days of Christmas. This is the period which extends from December 25 through January 6 (Epipha-ny). In some European countries, Epiphany is the day on which gifts are exchanged, reflecting the gifts given by the Magi to the Christ child.
We’ve all hard the familiar Christmas song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” The song was composed in England in the mid-1700s, a time when English law did not allow Catholics to openly practice their faith. The song may have been written to serve as a catechetical tool, using secular images to convey spiritual themes.
The “true love” who gives all the gifts is God the Father. The “me” is all of us who are bap-tized. The meaning of the gifts is as follows:
Partridge in a pear tree – ChristTwo turtledoves – Old and New Testaments
Three French hens – gifts of the Magi: gold, frankincense, myrrhFour calling birds – four major prophets: Elijah, Daniel, Jeremiah, Isaiah;
four evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and JohnFive golden rings – first five books of the Old Testament, the Torah
Six geese a laying – six days of creative work in GenesisSeven swans a swimming – seventh day of creation, the day God rested;
seven sacraments, seven gifts of the Holy Spirit; seven corporal/spiritual works of mercyEight maids a milking – eight beatitudes (Mt 5:1-12)
Nine ladies dancing – nine choirs of angels (seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominions, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels, angels)
Ten lords a leaping – Ten CommandmentsEleven pipers piping – eleven faithful apostles
Twelve drummers drumming – twelve minor prophets, twelve tribes of Israel, eleven original apostles and Matthias, successor of Judas; twelve gifts of the Holy Spirit.
As we celebrate Epiphany, we recall how the wise men gave the Christ child gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These were certainly fitting gifts. Gold was a gift for a king. Jesus was of King David’s royal line. Frankincense was used in the Temple and in worship. We hon-or Jesus as true God and true man. Myrrh was used to anoint the bodies of the dead. Jesus came into the world to die.
Considering the many graces and gifts God gives us, it is fitting to ask: what can I give to you, dear Jesus? The best gift we can give to him is an obedient heart.
In Our Lord, Father Paul Grankauskas
Diocesan News & Events:Mass This week: NO Mass on Wednesday this week. Msgr Krempa will be celebrating mass Mon. thru Friday this week (except Wed.)
FYI: St. Bridget’s Women’s Group will meet on January 8th. Join us for the noon Mass, followed by lunch and the meeting in Hobert Hall. New members are always welcome! Agenda high-lights include Lenten suppers and the Abba Shower. Hope to see you there.
Mass Times & Intentions
St. Bridget of Ireland Mass Inten-tion Book for 2019 is open and intentions can be made at the Rectory office from 9 AM-4 PM
Monday - Friday Monday, January 7:
Noon Mass † Irene Avila
Tuesday January 8:Noon Mass Special Intention
Msgr Krempa
Wednesday January 9:9 AM Mass No Mass
Thursday January 10:Noon Mass Special Intention
Msgr Krempa
Friday January 11:Noon Mass Special Intention
Msgr Krempa
Saturday January 12:9 AM Special Intention
Msgr Krempa 5:30 PM Special Intention
Msgr Krempa
Sunday January 13:9 AM Special Intention
Parish Family
Prayer List:Please remember the following
people in your prayers:
Tony Tringale, Donna Surina, Josephine Vesey, Jim Willis,
Peggy Dillon, Bob Otey, Christopher Cowne and
Doug Kruhm.
If you would like to add someone to this list, please contact
Becky Jackson at 540-955-1715.
January 6, 2098
Members of the Children’s Choir will sing Let There Be Peace on Earth with the adult choir 1/27 during Mass. Singers should please report to the choir loft immediately after receiving communion. For questions, contact Stacy Sefton at her email [email protected]
Youth Ministry March for Life: The OYM invites youth to participate in the Annual March for Life on January 18th. Put your faith into action. You are invited to join St. Mark bus going to the March for Life on Friday, January 18, 2019. Sign-up and information sheets are online at http://community.www.stmarkorg/prolifel. There will be the normal 9:15 daily mass followed by a light breakfast in the Activities Center. The bus should arrive at the church at 10:15 with a 10:30 departure. We will be let off at the Mall. The bus will pick us up at St. Dominic on 630 E St. SW at 4:15. We will return before 5 PM. If you have any questions con-tact, Maureen Barrett [email protected] or 703251-0447.
Youth Mass: At RALLY we gave youth the opportunity to experience Mass with almost a thousand teens. Now we would like to give youth the opportunity to experience Mass with a small group of friends. On Monday, January 21 at 6PM Father Paul will explain the symbolism and meaning of the Mass and then celebrate Mass with our youth. Come and experience Mass in a whole new way.
OYM Office Hours By popular demand the OYM will have regular office hours on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 6 – 8 PM in the rectory office. Please come by to chat, to play a game, or have a snack. (Note: I am currently unable to transport my wheelchair in inclement weather, so office hours will be canceled in the event of rain or snow.)
Laser Tag Event coming soon. Watch here for details.
January 6, 2019 Divine Mercy Said: “I desire that priests proclaim this great mercy of Mine towards souls of sinners. Let the sinner not be afraid to approach Me. The flames of mercy are burning Me—clamoring to be spent; I want to pour them out upon these souls.” (St. Faustina Diary, 50)
Backpack Ministry: Donations of tuna or Chef Boyardee are greatly appreciated. We are helping to pack backpacks of food for 38 children in CCPS. Please put donations in tubs in the Narthex. Thanks for your generosity! Any questions, please email M.K. Batka [email protected] St. Bridget Window Books: Great gifts anytime of the year. Books are $10 and can be pur-chased in the rectory office.
Help Needed:All Masses Need Ushers: We have grown as a new parish, so are our needs for ushers at both masses. Contact [email protected] or call (540) 277-2943.
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Are needed also. Please contact the rectory at [email protected], call (540) 277-2943 or talk to Fr. Paul.
Human Life International In Front Royal is seeking a part-time development receptionist. If interested, contact Karen at (540) 635-7884.
Advertising: We could still use a few more ads to fill our bulletin. Please use our sponsors. Contact Ruth Hayes at (540) 277-2943.
FISH of Clarke County is a Christian organization of volunteers. There are several vacancies on both the Help Line and Driver sections. For the Help Line, we are asking for one day a month to answer our Help Line phone. Training will be provided. For volunteer Drivers with good driving record, there is a need to drive to medical appointments round trip from Clarke County to Winchester. Please call the FISH Help Line (955-1823) and Volunteer!
2018-19 Religious Education Program
Saint of the Week: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys:
Marguerite was born in Troyes, in the province of Champagne (France), on Good Friday, April 17, 1620. She was
baptized on the same day. At the age of 20, Marguerite believed that she
was called to religious life. Her appli-cations to the Carmelites and Poor Clares were unsuccessful. A priest
friend suggested that perhaps God had other plans for her. In 1654, the governor of the French settlement
in Canada visited Troyes and invited Marguerite to come to Canada and start a school in Ville-Marie (eventu-ally the city of Montreal). When she arrived, the colony numbered 200 people with a hospital and a Jesuit mission chapel. Soon, she realized
her need for coworkers. Returning to Troyes, she recruited a friend, Cath-erine Crolo, and two other young
women. In 1667, they added classes at their school for Indian children. A second trip to France three years
later resulted in six more young women and a letter from King Louis
XIV, authorizing the school. The Congregation of Notre Dame was
established in 1676 but its members did not make formal religious profes-sion until 1698 when their Rule and
constitutions were approved. St. Marguerite died in 1700.
Her feast day is January 12th
RE class resumes this weekend.
There will be no RE class on January 20th.
Spiritual Thought“Be faithful in small things because it
is in them that your strength lies”
St. Teresa of Calcutta
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