Saint Brigid Parish 967 Chancery Lane Meadville, PA 16335

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1 Saint Brigid Parish 967 Chancery Lane Meadville, PA 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 ANNUAL APPRECIATION PARTY JANUARY 31ST 6:00 PM We appreciate you! Adults: if you have volunteered here at the church in any way, we appreciate it and wish to thank you at our party. It will be held on Friday, January 31st for all adult parishioners who have done any volunteer work or ministry for our parish this past year. This includes all those who volunteered in our BASICS program, fish dinners, religious ed, youth group, money counters, children s liturgy, in ministries at Masses... WEBSITE: TELEPHONES: (814) Parish Office Office Fax Seton School Youth Ministry BrigidChurch@hotmail.com Johnathan.Schmolt@StBrigidChurch.org Cindy.Fiorillo@StBrigidChurch.org Shari.Bronson@StBrigidChurch.org Lynda.Morgan@StBrigidChurch.org Sandy.Clancy@MACYM.org 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 turned in by Jan. 28th. Fill out the form below and deposit it in the collection basket or you may call the office at APPRECIATION PARTY RESERVATION Held Friday, January 31, 2014 NAME(S) Number Attending

2 Page Two St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania January 19, 2014 WORSHIP Monday January 20 11:30 AM Jim Hatheway (Patty/Bob Powell) Tuesday January 21 ~ No Mass Wednesday January 22 ~ No Mass Thursday January 23 11:30 AM Joe Truppi BD (Wife, Millie) Friday January 24 11:30 AM Bernice Eberhardt BD (Estate) 1:00 PM Juniper Village Communion Service Saturday January 25 11:30 AM Michael Chmura (Helen Bamberga) Saturday Eve/Sunday Masses ~ January 25/26 4:00 PM Confessions in Chapel 5:30 PM People of St. Brigid 7:00 AM Emmaline Barco BD (James J. Duratz) 9:00 AM Sara Stanfa (Amato family) CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK BEGINS! WEDDING BANNS: Samantha Lynn Steck, St. Brigid & Daniel Scott Sochor. IN THE HOSPITAL: Joe Tartaglione. Please remember him in your prayers. SYMPATHY: to the families of Elizabeth Schmidt, sister of Marge Toner; aunt of Tom & David Toner; of Joseph Newcomb, husband of Joyce & father of Thomas, Mary Melvin, & Kathleeen (Scott) Wheelock. MILITARY UPDATE ~ Kyle Mummert, Task Force 2 Fury, Delta Company, Building 170, Kandahar Airfield, APO AE You may wish to keep in touch with our parishioner, Kyle. PARISH EVENTS Sunday January 19 8 AM-Noon Pancake Breakfast by the K of C/Social Hall 8 AM-Noon Bake Sale by MACYM / Social Hall 10-11:30 AM Religious Ed Classes P-6th Grade/Classrooms 7:00 PM R.C.I.A. / Room 4 Tuesday January 21 6:00 PM Seton Scouts/Room 1/2/3/Library 7:15 PM Seton Webelos/Room 4 Wednesday January 22 7 PM Adult Bible Study/Room 4 7 PM Choir Practice/Church Thursday January 23 8:15 AM Seton 4th Grade Retreat/Social Hall Sunday January :30 Religious Ed Classes P-6th Grade/Classrooms 10-11:15 AM Grades 7 & St. Brigid Room :15 AM 1st Yr Seton (ALL Grade 9) 10-11:15 AM 2nd Yr Seton 10-11:15 AM 3rd Yr St. Brigid Center 2:00-5:00 PM Cursillo/Social Hall 7:00 PM R.C.I.A. / Room 4 Monday January 27 7 PM River of Life Charismatic Prayer Group/Room 4 Inclusivity Liturgy is intended to be an inclusive activity. All are called by God. All are equal before God. All are members of the Body of Christ. Inclusivity calls for a sensitive use of language. It also means that young & old, members of various ethnic groups, men & women, all should be represented in the ministries during liturgy. The above has been prepared by pastoral liturgist and ministry consultant Caroline Thomas ~Ministry Resource Update. SUPPORT READINGS Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18 Sunday: Is 8:23 9:3; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 [12-17] Catholic Social Services Read Program Hospice Grief Support Prayer Line Visitation (ill, elderly) Alzheimer s Support Group/3rd Active Aging 6:30 PM DAYS OF PRAYER, PENANCE, PILGRIMAGE In all Dioceses of the U.S., Jan. 22 shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. Please observe a Day of Prayer & Penance for Life. Beginning Jan. 18 thru 26, nine days of prayer, penance & pilgrimage will be observed on the 41st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

3 January 19, 2014 St. Brigid Church, Meadville, PA Page Three Diocese of Erie Office for Protection of Children & Youth Mission Statement It is with compassion and care that the Diocese of Erie addresses the issue of child abuse. We are committed: to implementing the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People promulgated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to helping those who have been harmed begin and sustain their healing to on-going screening and training of paid or volunteer persons who have regular contact with our children and youth under the age of 18 to the inservicing and training of our children, youth and parents regarding touchingsafety and safe environment Diocesan Policy ~ Child Protection The Diocese of Erie, along with all dioceses of the United States, has policies and procedures in place to address the national problem of child abuse and to aid in creating safe environments. The diocese is committed to on-going screening and training of paid or volunteer persons who have regular contact with our children and youth under the age of 18. It is committed to the yearly inservicing and training of our children, youth and parents regarding touchingsafety and safe environment. To see what the Diocese of Erie is doing to keep children and youth safe, check out For more information, contact Mrs. Karen Streett, at the diocesan offices at will be held Sunday, Jan. 19th from 8- Noon in St. Brigid Social Hall. $5 for Ages 12+; $3.50 for ages Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee/tea. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 388. MACYM Bake Sale held from 8 AM Noon in St. Brigid Social Hall. Benefits sister church in the Yucatan, Mexico ~ Saint Peter Church. Can you help to schedule members after Mass? Can you greet people and sign them in on the photo days (February). Can you help with the layout to make our book a great representation of our Faith Community? If you can help in any of these ways, please call the church office at We are creating a new Parish Directory in Your help is needed to complete this worthwhile project. Please considering helping with one of the many areas where we need you. We are in need of greeters, people to contact families and publicize the event, appointment sign ups, and more. Please fill out this form and drop it in the collection basket or the church office if you can help us: Name: Phone: PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN FEB 11-15, 20-22

4 Page Four St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania January 19, nd Sunday of the Year TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The symbols and actions of baptism evolved around the experience of adults dying to old patterns of life and rising from the waters of baptism as new creations. As for newborn babies, at first it was desired to wait until the following Easter, when they could be baptized, anointed with chrism, and given a taste of the Eucharist in association with adults. The Church was always willing to baptize adults in emergency situations outside the Easter timetable, and in time, since infancy itself was a life threatening situation, the baptism of babies became commonplace. As with the emergency adult baptisms, it was required that parents bring the child, as soon as health was recovered, to the bishop for the full menu of sacraments. The very real fear of death for infants thus created a situation in which the three sacraments drifted apart from each other, and away from their original, adult celebration at Easter. Today, at last, we know a great deal about how our practices evolved. This knowledge is reshaping how we celebrate Easter, how we receive adult faith, and how we structure the faith journey of children. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. EVENTS ELSEWHERE BINGO every St. Peter Catholic Church, 501 Washington St., Conneautville. Doors Noon early birds; 12:30 start, games start at 1PM. Hours Noon-4 PM, food, beverages, snacks. Any questions, call FRENCH DINNER Saturday, February 8, at Saint Hippolyte Social Hall, Route 27, Frenchtown for $15 person. Call Kathy at by Feb. 1st for reservations. Three seatings at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 PM. Dinner features French Onion Soup, Mixed Salad Greens, Chicken Breast w/mushroom sauce, parsley potatoes, mint peas, Chocolate Mousse, French bread & beverage. Reservations only. NO tickets sold at the door! Cash Giveaway & Game Night will be held at St. Anthony Parish Center, S. Main St., Cambridge Springs on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 6-11 p.m. $1,700 in cash prizes ($25-$500); Bingo-3 cards for $1/$50 Cover-All at 9 PM, Horserace Game; instants, Big Basket Raffles, food & beverages; Pasta Dinners $6 5 PM; Cash Giveaway Tickets $5 at the door or call

5 Page Five St. Brigid Church, Meadville, Pennsylvania January 19, 2014 Offertory/Holy Days $5, $5, $6,402 Pledged YTD $63, $5,550 STEWARDSHIP Budget/Wk $6,039 This YTD $165,417 Catholic Services Appeal Paid YTD $61,361 Fiscal Year to Date Last YTD $168,895 Budget YTD $175,092 Assessment $37,894 MINISTRIES JANUARY 25/26 ALTAR SERVERS 5:30 Needed 7:00 Corsi 9:00 Case $4,551 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:30 Jones/Stimpson/2 Needed 7:00 Holzer/Haines 9:00 Bisbee/Higbys/Klines $6,278 READERS Needed Cihon Mizner GREETERS Needed Travaglini Needed ALL MINISTERS: Those who cannot serve any time in February, March, April & May, please call the parish office TODAY at If you would like to serve on Ash Wednesday March 5, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Easter Day, or Ascension Thursday May 29, please let us know. RELIGIOUS ED Pre-Grade 6 The Names of Jesus ~ The Prince of Peace A child is born to us! A son is given to us! He will be called, Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9:6 Lord Jesus, help me to keep from fighting and hurting others. Help all of us to live in peace. Amen. Seton Catholic Retreats - St. Brigid is happy to be hosting retreats for kindergarten, first and fourth graders. Students enjoyed Bible stories and activities centering on the theme of WALKING WITH GOD MAKES LIFE BETTER! K of C Seeking Members Meadville Knights of Columbus Council 388 meets the first Monday each month at 8 p.m. at St. Mary social hall, 1085 Water St. The local council is seeking at least six new members by June. K of C's Supreme Council, based in New Haven, Conn., the guiding force for one of the largest benevolent associations in the world, has requested all local councils to welcome eight new members before the end of May. The Meadville council already has added two in recent months. Members must be Catholic men in good standing with the Church. The Meadville-based K of C currently has 129 members. Recent meetings have been attended by 20 or more members and at least one priest. Refreshments are served after the meetings. Grand knight is Scott Hamilton of Meadville; deputy grand knight is James Dillaman of Saegertown. The Meadville Deanery of churches includes St. Agatha, St. Brigid & St. Mary, of Meadville; St. Hippolyte of Frenchtown, OL of Lourdes, Cochranton & St. Bernadette, Saegertown. All pastors are very supportive. The Pro Life March This Week! Call now to get your seat pay now and guaranteed your spot! The cost is $28 for adults 18 & older, or $15 for ages 17 and younger. Family plans are also available. We leave St. Agatha Church on Tuesday, January 21 at 10 PM and return there late on Wednesday, January 22. To reserve your seat or make a much appreciated donation, please contact Richard Albaugh at , or Cathy Price at Besides offering members industry-leading insurance & financial annuity programs at very competitive prices (especially interesting for retirees to consider), K of C also provides numerous opportunities for members to participate in fraternal, social, charitable & spiritual programs. Attendance at meetings and fundraising activities is optional.

6 NO REGULAR SESSIONS THIS SUNDAY There are no regular sessions this week due to the bake sale. M.A.C.Y.M. BAKE SALE THIS WEEKEND Please come to Saint Brigid Center and support the M.A.C.Y.M. bake sale. All proceeds will go to our Sister Parish in the Yucatan, St. Peter situated in Sotuta, Yucatan. REGULAR SESSIONS NEXT WEEK There will be regular sessions next Sunday, January 26th for all M.A.C.Y.M. students. A reminder that the 1st-year Confirmation Candidates that usually meet at St. Mary s are to report to Seton Catholic at 10 am for their regular session as Fr. Johnathan, our Spiritual Director, will be teaching the class. CONFIRMATION DATE MAY 2, 2014 In case you missed last week s newsletter the date for the 3rd Year Confirmation Candidates has been set for Friday, May 2, The Rite of Confirmation will take place at 7:00 pm in St. Agatha Church. Candidates please make your sponsors aware of this so they cam mark their calendars. TENTATIVE LOCK-IN CANCELLED Due to lack of interest by the majority of M.A.C.Y.M. students the Lock-In planned for February 1st and 2nd has been cancelled. M.A.C.Y.M FAMILIES 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 19, 2014 M.A.C.Y.M. ADVISORY BOARD MEETING There will be an Advisory Board Meeting this Sunday, January 19th at St. Brigid Center at 11 am. We will purchase breakfast for all the board members at the K of C Breakfast being held at the center. $ $ $ SOUPER BOWL OF CARING COMING UP Sunday, February 2nd our M.A.C.Y.M. students will hold the Souper Bowl of Caring after all masses. All proceeds collected will go to the Meadville Soup Kitchen. The students are hoping to exceed last year s total of $1,510. This is a great way to perform a Corporal Work of Mercy: Feed the hungry. The Meadville Soup Kitchen looks forward to our donation. FEBRUARY 9TH REGULAR SESSIONS Regular sessions on Sunday, February 9th for all M.A.C.Y.M. students. Fr. Johnathan will be teaching the 2nd-Year Confirmation Candidates. QUESTION OF THE WEEK How and to whom are you being called to be the servant of God s raising and restoring, Jesus the Lamb of God s light of grace and warmth of peace? STUDENTS NEEDED Saint Brigid Parish is doing a Pictorial Directory and they are in need of High School students to help them. If you can give some time please call St. Brigid Office at

7 Family Fun Event Sunday February 9, :30-1:30 St. Mary of Grace Center 1085 Water street Come join us for 10:30 Mass then meet in the center for food, fun and friends. Bring a Dish to share. We will provide drinks, a craft, open gym and movie (bring a bean bag chair or comfy pillow)! *All children must be supervised by their parent! Sponsored by St. Mary Religious Education Open to members of St. Agatha, St. Brigid, & St. Mary parishes & their guests! Return bottom portion to St. Mary s Parish office by February 7 th Family Fun Night Family Name: Number Attending: Dish we will share: Phone number:

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