Saint Brigid Parish 967 Chancery Lane Meadville, PA 16335

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1 Saint Brigid Parish 967 Chancery Lane Meadville, PA MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening 5:30 P.M.; Sunday 7:00 and 9:00 A.M. NURSERY Infants thru age 4-9:00 A.M. Mass BAPTISMS: By appointment after Baptismal program. CONFESSIONS In Chapel: Saturday... 4:00-5:00 P.M. First Friday... 11:00 A.M. WEDDINGS: Arrangements must be made with the pastor 6-12 months in advance. SISTER PARISH: St. Peter Church, Casa Cural, Sotuta, Yucatan MEXICO STAFF HOURS: Monday - Thursday Noon & 1-4 P.M. Friday Noon HOME COMMUNION CALLS The sick or confined (or their next of kin) should phone the parish office to have their names put on the Communion call schedule. Catholic Schools Week We begin the celebration of Catholic Schools Week at the end of January. This is one of the ways the church affirms its commitment to children. The Catholic schools exist to assist the parents in their duty of passing on their faith to their children. The schools provide an atmosphere in which the same ethics and morals are taught as are taught and modeled in the home. The schools assist and support the parents in their vocation as parents. The parents are the primary teachers of their children and their actions are the prime examples the children witness. PASTOR Rev. Johnathan Schmolt SETON PRINCIPAL Julia Strzalka ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Cindy Fiorillo FINANCIAL SECRETARY Lynda Morgan DEACON Ken Reisenweber MUSIC DIRECTOR Christine McGinnity RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR Shari Bronson MEADVILLE AREA CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY Sandy Clancy SETON CATHOLIC DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Jamie Longo BrigidChurch@hotmail.com Johnathan.Schmolt@StBrigidChurch.org Cindy.Fiorillo@StBrigidChurch.org Larry.Spencer@StBrigidChurch.org Shari.Bronson@StBrigidChurch.org Lynda.Morgan@StBrigidChurch.org Sandy.Clancy@MACYM.org TELEPHONES: (814) Parish Office Office Fax Seton School Youth Ministry

2 Page Two St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania January 27, 2013 WORSHIP Monday January 28 11:30 AM Joe Truppi (Wife, Millie) Tuesday January 29 ~ No Mass Wednesday January 30 11:30 AM Rita McGraw (John/Jean Mottillo) 6:00 PM Adoration & Benediction Thursday January 31 11:30 AM Raymond Kightlinger (Gerry) First Friday February 1 11:00 AM Confessions in Chapel 11:30 AM Frances Mottillo (Isabelle & Joe) 1:00 PM Hillside Home Communion Service Saturday February 2 11:30 AM Katherine & Benedict Schillinger (Estate) Saturday Eve/Sunday Masses ~ February 2/3 Celebration of Saint Brigid of Kildare, Patron Blessing of Throats at all Masses 4:00 PM Confessions in Chapel 5:30 PM Lewis & Jennie Morfenski (Edward/Barbara) 7:00 AM People of St. Brigid 9:00 AM JoAnne Praisner (Lloyd/Fran Mitchell) IN THE HOSPITAL: Joyce Moffit. Please remember her in your prayers. SYMPATHY: to the family of Jim Peterson, Jr., brother of Glen Peterson, Beverly (Larry) Albert & Toni (David) Wagner. SUPPORT READINGS Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Cor 12:31 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30 Catholic Social Services Read Program Hospice Grief Support Prayer Line Visitation (ill, elderly) Alzheimer s Support Group/3rd Active Aging 6:30 PM PARISH EVENTS Sunday January 27 Catholic Schools Week Begins 10-11:30 Religious Ed Classes P-6th Grade/Classrooms 10-11:15 AM Grades 7 & St. Brigid Room :15 AM Grade St. Mary Center 10-11:15 AM 1st Yr Seton 10-11:15 AM 2nd Yr St. Brigid Center 7:00 PM R.C.I.A. / Room 4 Monday January 28 7 PM River of Life Charismatic Prayer Group/Room 4 w/fr. Poulson Wednesday January 30 7 PM Choir Practice/Church 7 PM Catholicism Study/Room 4 7 PM Cemetery Board Meeting/Room 1 Friday February PM Appreciation Party/Social Hall Sunday February 3 ~ St. Brigid Feast Celebration Youth Group Collecting for Souper Bowl Sunday ~ Benefits our local Meadville Area Soup Kitchen 10 AM Refreshments in honor of feast day/social Hall 10-11:30 Religious Ed Classes P-6th Grade/Classrooms 7:00 PM R.C.I.A. / Room 4 Monday February 4 6:30 PM 1st Reconciliation Parent Mtg/St. Mary Center Bishop Persico Visits St. Brigid We are looking forward to Bishop Persico coming to visit our parish in honor of our 150th Anniversary on Sunday, February 17th to celebrate our 9 AM Mass. A reception will follow in our social hall. Healing Mass Father David Poulson will celebrate a healing Mass at our Church on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 6:00 pm. God wants to heal us through the powerful sacrament of the Eucharist, this Mass will focus on praying for physical, spiritual or emotional healing both personally and in our families. All members of the Community are invited to attend so please mark your calendar and join us. FRENCH DINNER Saturday, February 2, at Saint Hippolyte Social Hall, Route 27, Frenchtown for $15 person. Call Kathy at (today) for reservations. Three seatings at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 PM. Dinner features French Onion Soup, Salad Greens, Chicken Crepes, Green Beans, Dessert Chocolate Mousse, and French bread & bev. Reservations only.

3 January 27, 2013 St. Brigid Church, Meadville, PA Page Three STEWARDSHIP Sacrificial Giving Offering Last Week $6,633 Memorial..in memory of Jane Schaffner from James J. Duratz. MINISTRIES FEBRUARY 2/3 ALTAR SERVERS 5:30 Jones 7:00 Corsi 9:00 Harry/Leech,P READERS Stewart Stimpson Kiter GREETERS Keppel/Spinnato Travaglini Mizners EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:30 McClimans/Williams/Pitetti/Stimpson ME 7:00 Holzer/Needed 9:00 Harry/Blystone/Kline/Bowden Reminder: Everyone wishing to receive their 2012 annual contribution statement should call the parish office at so that we can prepare it for you. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Monday ~ Seton Got Moves 10:30 Grs. PK-3; 11:00 Grs 4-8 Tuesday ~ Crazy Clothes Day 1:30 Cathedral Prep Percussion & Jazz Band Wednesday ~ Late Start Day ~ PJ Day 10:00 Middle School; 10:15 Elementary 1:00 Movie Thursday ~ Service Day 12:30; Book Drive Dress like your favorite book character Friday ~ Wear Seton clothes or colors 11:30 Prayer Service; Noon Lunch w/parents; 1:00 Jeopardy; 1:30 Dismissal Altar Rosary Society meets on Tuesday, Feb. 5th at 6:15 pm. in our social hall for a Valentine s Tureen Dinner. Meat, beverage and dessert will be provided. Spouses and guests are welcome to attend. Please bring a generous tureen and place setting. St. Brigid Cemetery is looking to hire a fulltime grounds keeper, with benefits, to start in March, If you are interested, or if you can recommend someone, please call Fr. Johnathan at Caribbean Cruise Raffle Raffle winner entitled to 5 night/6 day, 3 Island Caribbean Cruise for two including round trip airfare and port transportation. Package dates are subject to availability and advanced notification. Cruise must be booked by December 31, 2013 Travel arrangements complimentary of The Travel Experience, 255 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA. Donation: $10 for one ticket, and 3 tickets for $20 Drawing Date: April 27, 2013 Proceeds to Benefit Seton Catholic School

4 Page Four St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania January 27, 2013 Reconciliation Chapel 3rd Sunday of the Year Before Vatican II the Sacrament of Reconciliation, at that time called the Sacrament of Penance, or confession, was associated with a small dark room where the penitent maintained anonymity. The priest also could not be seen, and the two spoke to one another through a screen. Since Vatican II churches have incorporated larger rooms known as reconciliation chapels where the priest and penitent can sit together, share Scripture and celebrate the sacrament, now known as reconciliation. This provides more of an opportunity for the penitent to ask questions and for the priest to offer counseling. -Liturgical Bits & Bytes EVENTS ELSEWHERE Transitions, a support group for those grieving the loss of their marriage As part of its healing ministries, Catholic Charities presents Transitions, a free monthly support group for those who have suffered the loss of their marriage due to separation, divorce or death, now in its third year. Persons grieving the loss of their marriage often have a very difficult time managing the darkened, cold winter months. The next meeting will be held at St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie, TODAY Sunday, Jan. 27 from 2-4 p.m. and subsequently on the last Sunday of every month except holidays. Following a short program, participants will have an opportunity for reflection, sharing and discussion. An average of women and men of all ages and stages of life attend this support group regularly. Contact Ann Badach, director of the Family Life Office, for more information at or familylife@eriercd.org. Visit us online at Spaghetti dinner at Mount Calvary, Erie Mount Calvary Parish, 2022 East Lake Road in Erie, will offer a spaghetti dinner TODAY Sun., Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults; $4 for children 12 and under. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti, tossed salad, bread, meatballs and dessert. Take-outs will be available. For more info, call Cursillo Dance planned The Cursillo Past Presidents annual charity K.I.S.S. Dance will be held on Saturday, February 9th from 7 to 11 p.m. in Hastings Hall at Holy Rosary on the corner of East 28th & East Avenue in Erie. Advance ticket sales are $7 per person; $10 per person at the door. Advance tickets by contacting Tim Nowakowski at TimWWJD@aol.com or Cursillista DJ Dean Balkovic will once again be on hand playing favorites. Our cash drawing will also be featured again. This is a BYOB event, with munchies, pop and draft beer being provided. Feel free to bring other snacks for your enjoyment. There is an opportunity to enjoy spiritual nourishment before the dance by attending the Vigil Mass at Holy Rosary Church at 5:45 p.m. All proceeds from the dance will go to the Mother Teresa House. Marriage New Year's Resolution! Plan an enrichment to reenergize your marriage - an entire weekend - Worldwide Marriage Encounter. February 8-10, Quality Inn, Exit 18, I February 22-24, Gilmary Retreat Center, Pittsburgh. For info call OR If family for child care lives out-of-town, go to WWME.ORG to learn of WWME Weekends scheduled all across the U.S. and Canada.

5 Page Five St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania January 27, 2013 CATHOLICISM FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM Journey around the world and Deep into the Faith With creator and host Father Robert Barron, you will learn what Catholics believe and why while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs and practices of the Catholic tradition. This video series will be presented Weekly thru March 20 St. Brigid Chapel on Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 PM. Each video session is approximately 60 minutes, followed by a minutes discussion and sharing. This terrific year of faith opportunity is free of charge. Wednesdays thru March 20th Hope you can join us. RELIGIOUS ED Pre-Grade 6 Today in class we will be celebrating the Feast of Saint Brigid ~ Feb. 1st with milk & cookies for all students. Did you know... Saint Brigid was known as patroness of farms. Brigid was a dairy maid as a young girl and often gave away milk, eggs and bread to the poor and hungry. First Reconciliation Families A tri-parish parent meeting will be held at St. Mary Center on Monday, February 4 th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. At least one parent is required to attend. Important information will be covered. Lord, increase our faith. Luke 17:1-10 The Ten Commandments help us live holy lives. The Fourth Commandment is: Honor your father and your mother. (Appreciate all members of your family!) Women s Lenten Retreat ~ Feb , 2013 Fr. Nicholas Rouch, S.T.D. Retreat Master held at St. Columban Center, 6892 Lakeshore Rd., Derby, New York (only 1/2 hour from Erie). Cost $120 (includes meals & private room). Car pooling available. Deposit of $25 due with registration. Contact sr.josephine@stgeorgeerie.org or phone (814) Checks payable to: St. George Parish Send to: Sr. Josephine Vuodi, FSO 5145 Peach St., Erie, PA This retreat is a unique opportunity during this Lenten Season to receive inspiration, strength and courage for your spiritual journey. It is marked by faith in our Lord Jesus Christ as St. Paul said. VOLUNTEERS Lenten Fish Dinners will be held Fridays beginning February 15th thru March 22nd from 4:30-6:30 PM in our social hall. We will need many volunteers (ages 15 and older only) for this important parish function. Please sign up next week on the poster located in the gathering area or call the parish office ANNUAL APPRECIATION PARTY LAST CHANCE TODAY! It will be held this Friday, February 6 PM for all adult parishioners who have done any volunteer work or ministry for our parish this past year. The party (no dinner) will be held in our McCrory Social Hall featuring hors d oeuvres and beverages with music and dancing. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. Reservations should be called into the parish office at TODAY! St. Brigid of Kildare feast is being celebrated next weekend. We have the privilege of observing it as a First Class Feast! Visit her icon in church and then join us next Sunday for refreshments in our social hall. Brigid lived in Ireland from 450 to 525 A.D., born soon after Ireland had been blessed with the light of faith. She received her religious veil from St. Mel, nephew and disciple of St. Patrick. Brigid built a cell under a large oak, thence called Killdara (cell of the oak.) She was joined by several other women who formed themselves into a religious community. It branched out into several other convents throughout Ireland, all of which revered her as their founder. Brigid was especially known for her charity. She made crosses from straw. The straw cross is the basis of our parish logo.

6 MACYM NEWS January 27, 2013 REGULAR SESSIONS This Sunday, January 27th, there are regular sessions for all the M.A.C.Y.M. students. KUDOS TO THOSE WHO WENT TO WASHINGTON TO SUPPORT PRO-LIFE M.A.C.Y.M. Students, Seton Catholic Students, along with Fr. Johnathan Schmolt and Fr. Marc Solomon and other adults from our community who attended the Pro-Life March in Washington, D.C.. A big thank you to Fr. Johnathan who organized the trip for the students. Also, a thank you to Paula Lynch who helped chaperone. SOUPER BOWL OF CARING FEBRUARY 3RD Next week Feb. 3rd our M.A.C.Y.M. students will conduct their annual Souper Bowl of Caring after all Masses. All proceeds collected will go to the Meadville Soup Kitchen. They are hoping to surpass last year s total of $1500. This is an opportunity to perform a Corporal Work of Mercy; Feed The Hungry. Please be as generous as your means allow. The Meadville Soup THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED OUR BAKE SALE LAST SUNDAY NOTRE DAME VISION It s time to start planning the ND Vision Trip. This summer hundreds of high school students will join together at the University of Notre Dame to ask important questions about life, faith, their own gifts, and the ways in which we are each called to be change we want to see in the world. If you think you would like to be one of these students, please contact the M.A.C.Y.M. Office at or sandy.clancy@macym.org. M.A.C.Y.M. RAISES $905 FOR SISTER PARISH & HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS M.A.C.Y.M. students raised $ at their Bowl-a-Thon and $ at their Bake Sale, totaling $905. They will present a check for this amount to the Diocesan Mission Office to distribute the funds to Our Sister Parish in the Yucatan and to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Good Job! M.A.C.Y.M. CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JANUARY 27TH Regular Sessions for all M.A.C.Y.M. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD Souper Bowl of Caring Collection No Regular Sessions SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH Regular Sessions for all M.A.C.Y.M. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH Avalanche Express No Regular Sessions SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH Regular Sessions SUNDAY, MARCH 3 7TH-8TH-9TH Regular Sessions Day of Reflection for 1st and 2nd year Confirmation Candidates

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