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7801 Lowrance Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125 Phone: (901)758-0128 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am 4:00 p.m. www.stbrigidmemphis.

Monday, Tuesday Communion Service 8:15 am - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Mass *Nursery available in Stewart Hall for children 5 and

Bruce) Deacon Jack Conrad Deacon Phil Moore Deacon Jim Piatchek Michael Pahls - Youth Minister Helen Prewitt - Parish Secretary Donna

1 7801 Lowrance Road Memphis, Tennessee Phone: (901) Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am 4:00 p.m. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm + Confessions 3:15-4:00 Sunday: 9:00 and 10:30 am, 5pm (Contemporary) Weekdays: 8:15 am - Monday, Tuesday Communion Service 8:15 am - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Mass *Nursery available in Stewart Hall for children 5 and younger for (9 & 10:30 Masses) PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Dr. R. Bruce Cinquegrani, D. Min. (Fr. Bruce) Deacon Jack Conrad Deacon Phil Moore Deacon Jim Piatchek Michael Pahls - Youth Minister Helen Prewitt - Parish Secretary Donna Sloan - Director of Music/Organist Kim Trouy - Director Catechesis of Good Shepherd Renee Victor - Pastor s Admin We welcome all visitors and invite newcomers to register at the Church Office

2 ST. BRIGID INFORMATION Building Fund Collection 2017 Monthly Requirement $19, Offertory Collected Collected Month-to-date June $ 6, Week ending June 3 rd /4 th $9, Balance Remaining $12, Contribution Notes If you do not use envelopes for your contributions, please make a note, in the memo space of your check, which account you wish your donation to be made i.e. offertory, building fund, capital improvements, etc. Also you may wish to write one (1) check for different accounts if you do so, please make a note of the amount you wish to go into each account. Please call Renee Victor at the church office if you have any questions. Church Registration It is very important that we have your current information in the church files. Registration forms are located on the table in the Narthex and side entrances or contact Helen Prewitt at the church office. Baptism and Matrimony Please call the office for planning and preparation. For Weddings, call at least six months ahead. Gift Family Families are encouraged to volunteer to present the gifts during the Offertory at Mass. Please pray for the sick and military personnel in our parish McNess Anderson Charles Boldreghini Jody Boldreghini Bobby Christian Anthony Egbuniwe Marlen Fulton Massey Fuchs Ronnie Grisanti Kai Hicks Gary Klein Betty Macyauski Linda Jean Maranise Specialist Christopher Martinez U.S. Army Odie Mills Pvt. First Class Wm Daniel Maxwell, U.S. Army Allyson Pedigo Jack Petty Savannah Piatchek Greg Rich Stella Rut Edgar Saavedra Jewell Simpson Savannah Sprague Bryce Welucky Michael Zingale *Call the office for anointing of the sick requests. Mass Intentions Mon. 06/12 8:15 a.m. Communion Service Tue. 06/13 8:15 a.m. Communion Service Wed. 06/14 8:15 a.m. Intention of Becky & Steve West Thur. 06/15 8:15 a.m. In Memory of Glenn Crossnine by Mary Margaret Foley Fri. 06/16 8:15 a.m. Intention of Becky & Steve West Sat. 06/17 4:00 p.m. People of Saint Brigid Parish (Pro Populo) Welcome to Our Newly Registered Members Filiberto and Anabel Del Toro Miss Dai Vu Robert & Barbara Trautman Ismael and Catarina Gonzalez

3 THIS WEEKS LITURGICAL INFORMATION Solemnity of the Holy Spirit THE INEXPRESSIBLE MYSTERY The God of the universe is mysterious. Science has not been able to solve the mystery of how the universe came into being or explain exactly what continues to give it creative energy and masterful design. No religion asserts that it has found words to name fully the ineffable mystery of God, for no matter what name we use, God always transcends our limited ability to understand. God is a mystery to be believed, not known. And yet, we Christians believe that our name for God best expresses that inexpressible mystery: God is the Most Holy Trinity of three persons united in a communion of love, pouring forth that creative, saving, sanctifying love into the world. Today s scriptures celebrate the mystery of the Trinity and give us clues for living that mystery in our lives. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The LORD, merciful and gracious, rich in kindness and faithfulness (Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9). Psalm Glory and praise forever! (Daniel 3). Second Reading Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Live with one another in peace, and the God of peace will be with you (2 Corinthians 13:11-13). Gospel God did not send the Son to condemn the world, but to give it abundant life (John 3:16-18). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Ps 34:2-9; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119: , 135; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15 4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 116:10-11, 15-18; Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37 Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It is often heard that today s observance is an idea feast, and that it is somewhat difficult to grasp its meaning. Other great solemnities, such as Christmas and Easter, have an easily grasped core. Yet, even though the Trinity is at the heart of our faith, firmly declared in the Creed since the Council of Nicea in 325, we are used to having people shrug and say, Well, it s a mystery. Perhaps it is more helpful to think of this as a relationship feast, since it unveils our deepest identity. Dorothy Day was a great social reformer, pacifist, and ardent lover of the Trinity. When people told her that she would certainly be canonized one day (the process is indeed underway), she protested dismissively by remarking that people were raising a fuss just because she was not afraid to talk about God. She loved the Trinity, and treasured the traditional icon for the feast, also known as The Hospitality of Abraham, depicting the three angelic beings seated at a table tilted toward the viewer and laden with bread and wine. For her, the Trinity revealed the heart of the Catholic life; three C s if you will: community, communication, and communion. That was not an idea for her, but what it means to be created in the image of the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Catechesis of the Good Shepherd /Confirmation DRE CGS Level One (3-6 year old/3yrs to K), CGS Level Two (6-9 year old/1 st to 3 rd ) and CGS Level Three

com Youth Group will serve donuts and coffee the first weekend of each month in the Narthex after the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses.

4 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Catechesis of the Good Shepherd /Confirmation DRE CGS Level One (3-6 year old/3yrs to K), CGS Level Two (6-9 year old/1 st to 3 rd ) and CGS Level Three (9-12 year old/4 th to 6 th ) Confirmation Program 7 th & 8 th Grade Kim Trouy, ktrouy@stbrigidmemphis.org Youth Group Michael Pahls pahlsmjg@gmail.com Youth Group will serve donuts and coffee the first weekend of each month in the Narthex after the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Altar Servers & Cross Bearers Persons in Grade four (4) or higher are encouraged to participate in the Liturgy. Call Cecilia Stahl at for information. cstahl95@gmail.com Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Adults are encouraged to become approved Ministers by attending classes held periodically at The Catholic Center. For the next class, please call *New parishioners if you are already commissioned as a Lector or Eucharist Minister, please consider continuing your service at St. Brigid. Simply contact Helen Prewitt at the church office.

5 FACILITATED COMMITTEES AND GATHERINGS Women s Guild Becky Crossnine, President or beckycrossnine@gmail.com Knights of Columbus Council Jon Hellen, Grand Knight or jonchellen@gmail.com Fishers of Men at St. Brigid meets each Tuesday morning from 6:45 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in Stewart Hall. Facilitated by Deacon Jim followed by optional Communion Service. For more information, contact Deacon Jim at And Jesus said to them, Come after me and I will make you Fishers of men. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meets Wednesday evenings at 5:30 in Stewart Hall. All are welcome. We offer tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship. For more information about TOPS, go to tops.org. This is a great program for anyone interested in losing weight, maintaining their weight, new recipes for healthy eating, or starting an exercise regime with a partner. Social Services Ministry/Angel Wings Just a reminder from our Social Service Ministry! If you or someone else from our parish needs assistance, please contact: Marlen Fulton at or her at Marlenmary@yahoo.com. Contact cards are available on the Social Service Ministry table in the Narthex. "Project Outreach" needs donations of NEW men's underwear and socks. If you would like to donate, please place the items in one of the baskets at the Social Service Ministry table in the Narthex by June 24 th. Project Outreach Project Outreach is beginning now to collect food to support children who will be at home for breakfast and lunch during the summer months. All of the children from the families we serve receive free breakfast and lunch during the school year but often don t have enough to eat at home during the summer. Please help by bringing in cereal, dry milk, cans of low sugar fruits, peanut butter & jelly, snack crackers, nuts, trail mix, Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti o, pasta and pasta sauce, crackers, and whatever you think would be semi-nutritious for snacks. Any cash donations will be used to buy fresh fruit. If you wish to donate money, please make checks out to Project Outreach. Call if you have ideas or want to help. Shona Moore, OFS at Next up: School Supplies for 700 children in Late July.

NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE The Catholic Diocese of Memphis, Tennessee We encourage all victims, or parents of minors who are victims, of sexual abuse by a priest, deacon or diocesan employee or agent,

6 NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE The Catholic Diocese of Memphis, Tennessee We encourage all victims, or parents of minors who are victims, of sexual abuse by a priest, deacon or diocesan employee or agent, to report such abuse by phoning any of the following numbers: Tennessee Child Abuse Hotline ( ) or Victim Assistance Coordinator ( All reports will be treated in a confidential manner. The Diocese of Memphis offers a program of psychological and spiritual assistance to abused victims in need. Women Weekend Retreats Do you need a weekend away? A weekend with no commitments? Would you like a forty eight hour break in your life where the only expectation is to show up and let God do the rest? Come to Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center for a women s silent weekend retreat August 11-13, 2017 or a women s retreat sponsored by St. Louis August 18-20, The retreat theme is: Psalms: Life as Prayer - Conversation, Conversion and Compassion in the World. The Psalms speak to all of human experience. They are uncensored, sometimes raw, evocative, passionate and a very real expression of life experience. They express all of life, lived openly in relationship with the Eternal Father. The Psalms teach us how to pray. Retreats begin Friday evening with dinner at 6:30 and conclude with lunch on Sunday. Suggested offering: $200 per single occupancy or $180 per double occupancy. Register online: or call Women of all parishes are welcome. St. Benedict High School Employment Opportunities! SBA is accepting applications for the following positions-director of the PLUS Program; teaching positions in Econ/Business, Math, Science, Social Studies and Asst. Football Coach with teaching credentials in these areas. Apply at cdom.org/departments/human Resources/Job Openings. Red Mass On October 1 st from 12 noon to 1p.m., the Most Reverend Martin Holley, D. D., Bishop of Memphis, will celebrate the annual Red Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Memphis. Members of the legal professions, law students, government officials and anyone interested are invited to attend the Mass. The Mass is an opportunity to ask the Holy Spirit to inspire and guide legal professionals in their efforts to bring about justice.

7801 Lowrance Road Memphis, Tennessee Phone: (901) Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am 4:00 p.m.

7801 Lowrance Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125 Phone: (901)758-0128 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am 4:00 p.m. www.stbrigidmemphis.org MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm + Confessions 3:15-4:00 Sunday: