SIXTEENTH SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

Bulletin Editor: stbrigidbulletin@stbrigidofkildare.org

Normal Bulletin Deadline: Thursday, Noon - Eleven days before publication date!

St. Brigid of Kildare website:

www.stbrigidofkildare.org

Readings for July 17:

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STAFF

7175 Avery Road

Phone: 614-761-1176

Directors: Andrea Komenda & Tina White Staff: Babs Pulsfort, Teresa Golamb-Hartzell, Liz Jennison, Amie Lopez

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF

7175 Avery Road

Phone: 614-718-5825 Fax: 614-718-5831

Principal: Kathleen O’Reilly Vice Principal: Cindy Lombardo Preschool Director: Maureen DiDomenico School Secretaries: Shannon Crawford, Cindy Sovik

Latchkey: Karol Halm 614-718-5833

ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE OFFICE STAFF

7179 Avery Road

Phone: 614-761-3734

Monsignor Joseph M. Hendricks, Pastor Reverend Matthew Morris, Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank Iannarino, Home: 614-798-9763 Deacon Don Poirier, Home: 614-889-9232

Minister to the Sick/Bereaved &

Director of Adult School of Faith Formation:

Sr. Teresa Tuite, O.P. Email: ttuite@stbrigidofkildare.org Business Manager: Becky O’Connor Business Assistant: Jackie Mack

Facility Manager: Jake Groce Office Manager: Karen Cremeans Receptionist/Secretary: Mary Longo Bulletin Editor: Br idget Malloy Email: stbrigidbulletin@stbrigidofkildare.org Development Director: Sarah Kilbane Moore Director Marketing & Communications: Allie Wing

Email: awing@cdeducation.org Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries:

Laura Butsch 614-718-5832

Director of Middle School Youth Group:

Kim VanHuffel, 614-593-5173

Organist/Director of Music:

Katherine Florian, 614-761-3734, ext. 248

Assistant Organist/Assistant Director of Music:

Greg Strang, 614-296-8781

Director of Choirs/Youth Ensemble: Melissa Herman

Ministry Scheduler: Joanie Roma, 614-761-3734, ext. 252 Email: stbrigidscheduler@midohio.twcbc.com

Safe Environment Program Coordinator:

Stacey Nerone Email: snerone@stbrigidofkildare.org

HospitalityHospitalityHospitalityHospitality Throughout the year we will use this space to offer some

suggestions, some thoughts, some challenges to help us stay

focused on our goal of hospitality.

Bishop Morneau: Embracing Hospitality. Sixth step: At Homeness.

What makes you feel at home? What makes you feel like an outsider in your own home? I read a book recently enti-tled Britt-Marie Was Here. Britt-Marie was a woman longing to be at home. At one point she says, “It takes a lifetime for a home to become a home.” I like that. I think Bishop Morneau would agree. How do we build a home … within ourselves, with those with whom we live? How do we make a parish a home? We will never feel at home until we can focus on someone other than ourselves. Narcissism and hospitality are incompatible. When we apply this to a parish the same is true. Often I hear, “I don't get anything out of Church.” That's a red-flag remark that says your focus in on yourself and what you can get. Bishop Morneau encourages to stop with the “selfies” and make a turn outward. When parishioners begin to look at each other in a respectful and caring way, their parish is in the process of becoming a home. Think, “What do I bring to worship and what am I open to receiving?” Feeling “at home” is an acceptance of self and of others. It is a will-ingness to be open and vulnerable to self and others. It is sharing what you have and sharing who you are AND be-ing open to receive what others have to share and who oth-ers are. “It takes a lifetime for a home to become a home.” - Sr. Teresa Tuite, O.P.

ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE CHURCH

DUBLIN, OHIO JULY 17, 2016

MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016

9:00 AM Ralph Roberts

TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016

9:00 AM John Mays 12:00 PM Living & Deceased Members of St. Brigid of Kildare Parish

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016

9:00 AM Shirley Casamassa

THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016

9:00 AM Jim Brennan

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016

9:00 AM Special Intentions of Tom & Ann Brennan

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2016

5:00 PM Special Intentions of Annette Wiblin

SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2016

7:30 AM Larry DiSipio 9:00 AM Louise Kessler 10:45 AM Melissa Fugazzi 12:15 PM Margaret Reitz

MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016

8:30 AM ACT Prep Course (Enke Hall)

TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016

6:00 PM Protecting God’s Children (Hendricks Hall)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016

1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry (Kelty Library) 1:30 PM 55+ Game Day (Berry Room)

THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016

12:00 PM Little Rock Scripture (Kelty Library) 5:30 PM High School Bible Study (Massey Room) 6:30 PM Chillin’ & Grillin’ (Brigid’s Green) 7:00 PM Family Rosary (Cry Room)

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016

5:00 PM Flower/Joseph Wedding Rehearsal (Church)

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2016

2:30 PM Flower/Joseph Wedding (Church)

SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2016

1:30 PM Baptisms (Church)

BANNS OF MARRIAGE:

Emily Flower & Allan Joseph will marry at St. Brigid of Kildare on Saturday, July 23, 2016

Anne Luecke & Jack Nordholt will marry at St. Brigid of Kildare on Saturday, July 30, 2016.

Thank you to all that supported the 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We have completed our formal campaign. We are very close but still need $7,270 to reach our $261,000 goal. We will be accepting pledges for the next few weeks in hopes that we will reach our goal. Please consider a dona-tion to this important cause. No gift is too small. Thank you for your generosity.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

(Closed Noon to 1:00 pm for Lunch) Friday: 8:30 am - 12 Noon.

DUBLIN FOOD PANTRY

IRISH FESTIVAL REQUEST FOR HELP

The Dublin Food Pantry's largest volunteer and food drive event is the Dublin Irish Festi-val held August 5-7 this year. On Sunday, August 7, peo-ple can receive free admission to the Festival with a food donation to the Pantry. Last year, 17,000 pounds of food was collected! After the food is collected at the Festival, it is trucked over to the Pantry to be unloaded, sorted and boxed. The Pantry is in need of volunteers to work this worthwhile event. If you are interested in volunteering, please email irishfest@dublinfoodpantry.org for sign up

information. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

Ministry Schedule, July 23 - July 24, 2016

5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:45 AM 12:15 PM

Ministry Captain Christine Gawronski George Gillespie Terry Miller David Nosker Tony Fabiano

Altar Servers Megan Gawronski Timmy O’Brien

Ashley Westerheide

Will Byorth

Maura Pirrmann

Anthony Trippe

Charles Beuselinck

Andrew McLaughlin

Mary McLaughlin

Kevin Hinsman

Natalie Ryan

Annie Schnegg

Aidan Gran

Brennan Gran

Ryan Gran

Announcement/

First Reader

John Torpey Shirley Block Marie High Jim Gregory Linda Gause

Second Reader Greg Volpentesta Brian Weyer Len Kemp Brenda Werner John Thompson

Eucharistic

Ministers

Matthew Blouir Lynn Cox

Deacon Frank

Patrick Dugan

Susan Dugan

Brendan Foley

Tom Frasier Christine Gawronski Terri Heaphy

Kevin Knight Renee Luis Cindy Orlando

Chris Paolini Elaine Stanko

Evie Susie Rhonda Timko

George Gillespie Bryan Gordon

Max Hall Kathleen LaTour Tina Maloney

Evelyn Weyer

Lisa Beuselinck

Catherine Brooks Jennifer Conroy

Lisa Cooper Jill Cutler Deacon Frank

Lynda Gage Michelle Hunter Rick Jeric Theresa Jeric Stacy McVan

Sandy Peecook

Jan Rowe Mary Summers Gina Urwin

Annamarie Wagner

Jeff Baur Natalie Bauer Jill Bennison

Deacon Don

Connie Ditalia Peggy Iannarino

Beth McHugh

Tom Mitchell David Nosker Catherin O’Connell Jodi Renard

Annlea Rumfola Paula Scheper Ron Scheper Jody White Tina White

Deacon Don

Laura Gran

Genny Hagerty

Melanie Hart Kevin Hilyard

Sheila Reiner Judy Rogers Beverly Vietti

Ushers Don Bobel Don Novak

Sawn Parker Rob Stanko

Jerry Timko

Virginia Timko

Steve Gyuro

Gerry Ramspacher Pete Welsh

Keith Dunnigan

Steve Mayo

Terry Miller Jeff Novotny

John Peecook

Greg Wagner

Michael Davis James McHale Tony Susi Sean White

Vacant

Vacant

Tony Fabiano

Brent Frank

Rick Frank

Rob Schuler Tony Testani Justin Frank

Greeter (s) Volpentesta Family

Vacant

Andrews Family

Teresa/Phillip

Vacant

Lynda Gage Miller Family

Jodi Renard

Rumfola Family

Geri Hobbs

Vacant

Cantors Dawn Stubbs John Denzel Mary Fran Cassidy Brigid’s Gael Nancy Herriman

Thank you to all our parishioners who contribute to St. Brigid Parish through Electronic Fund Transfer using their credit cards. Since many credit cards have recently

been compromised or have been issued a new expira-

tion date, we may need to update your card infor-

mation in order to process your donation. If you have recently been issued a new credit card by your bank, please contact the Parish Office at 614-761-3734 with your new card number and expiration date. St. Brigid of Kildare is very grateful for your continued support & generosity.

Children’s Liturgy of The Word will not meet during the summer months, but will resume in September. Have a fun, faith filled summer.

The Carr Nursery will not be open during the sum-mer. It will reopen in September. We are currently welcoming new volunteers to help with the 9:00 am and 10:45 am Masses. Please contact Sonia Aina-Steinbauer at soniaaina1@gmail.com for more infor-

mation on volunteering.

Save the Date: Ministry Weekend Sept 24-25

Saint Brigid of Kildare Ministry Weekend will be held Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 after all Masses in Hendricks Hall.

ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE CHURCH

DUBLIN, OHIO JULY 17, 2016

Our next Prayer Shawl Gath-ering is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20 at 1:00

pm in the Kelty Library. Join us for conversation and creating. Bring whatever you are currently working on. All are welcome! Questions? Con-tact Ann Blake at 614-363-4097.

Upcoming Protecting God’s Children session:

The Diocese of Columbus safe environment policies require that any volunteer over the age of 18 years old complete Protecting God’s

Children training in addition to a fingerprinting background check, volunteer application and signed code of conduct. Protecting God’s Children training will be offered at St. Brigid in Hendricks Hall on Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30 pm. Registration is required online at www.virtus.org.

A description of all safe environment requirements includ-ing the form for Fast Fingerprints and volunteer application link can be found on the parish website: http://

www.stbrigidofkildare.org/safe-environment/. Adult volun-teer driver requirements can also be found at this link.

Contact Stacey Nerone at snerone@stbrigidofkildare.org

with any questions.

Religious Education News and Updates

Did you know? Religious Education em-braces all children with special needs. Our SPiCE program (Special People in Catholic Education) allows us to include all children safely in our classrooms, provide adaptive faith formation materials, personal aides, and preparation for the reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eu-charist and Confirmation. We know that every child is a child of God and has the right to enjoy the community of Christ. For more information about our SPiCE program in Religious Education, contact Tina White at twhite@stbrigidofkildare or Andrea Komenda at akomenda@stbrigidofkildare.org or the Office of Religious Education at (614)761-1176.

Or if you feel God has called you to participate in this ministry by being an aide, contact us today!

September 13, 2016

Immke Room in Hendricks Hall

6:30 – 8:30 PM

RSVP by August 30, 2016

How we want to die represents the most important and costly conversa-tion America isn’t having. We are

inviting you to dinner so we can talk about death and deci-sions surrounding death. Msgr. Hendricks, Dr. Tim Coss and attorney Mike Zaino will offer some insights from the faith perspective, the medical perspective and the legal per-spective to help answer any questions you might have. End of life decisions are challenging and it is helpful to you and to those you love if you make those decisions ahead of time. --Sister Teresa Tuite, OP

LIMITED to 64 People so we need an RSVP NO LATER than August 30, 2016. To register call the Parish Office or e-mail ttuite@stbrigidofkildare.org and give your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Once you have registered we will send a packet of materials preferably via e-mail.

Congratulations to the St. Brigid 5th Grade and 7th Grade baseball teams. Both baseball teams won their Diocese of Columbus Tournament Championships this spring.

Go

Hounds!

Guidelines for 2017 Mass Intentions

Due to the high volume of Mass Intention requests here at St. Brigid of Kildare, the following policy has been implemented:

1. There is a limit of seven (7) Mass Intention requests per family per year.

2. The 2017 calendar will open on Monday, August 15. 3. Drop off initial Mass requests at the church office begin-ning August 15 at 8:30 am. Requests must be made in writing and submitted as follows:

• Include your name and daytime phone number. • List intention and indicate if the person(s) is living or deceased.

• If you request a Sunday Mass, indicate time preferred. • Indicate if you need a Mass card(s). • Include Mass stipend, $10 per Mass, cash or check only. Make checks out to St. Brigid of Kildare. Write ‘Masses’ in the memo line of your check.

4. Mass requests will be processed in the order in which they are received.

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

THE 55 PLUS CLUB

MEN'S BREAKFAST, Tuesday, July 19, 8:30 am at Hella's, 9346 Dublin Road. Contact: Jerry Merrell, 614-889-9760.

GAME DAY, Wednesday, July 20, at 1:30 pm in Hendr icks Hall. Contact: Lor raine LaValle, 614-793-9359.

PICNIC WITH THE POPS, Friday, July 29, (OSU MARCHING BAND.) Wait List. Contact: Mary Kay Klang, 740-938-4346.

DAY TRIP, Thursday, September 15, Tour Stan Hywet Histor ic Home and Gardens in Akron, Ohio. Lunch at Bender’s Historic Restaurant and tour Harry London Candy Factory in Canton, Ohio. Bus leaves PROMPTLY AT 8:00 A.M. From Church Parking Lot & Returns to St. Brigid’s approx.—6:30 P.M. Reservations Due by Wed. August 3 with: Mary Kay Klang 740-938-4346.

Parishioners 55 years of age or older are welcome to participate. For more information on membership in the Club, please call Bill Campbell 614-325-4858. If you need a ride to the meetings, please call Bill Klang 740-938-4346.

Our St. Brigid of Kildare Council 10863 was formed in

1992 and now has over 200 members contributing to its

many projects for the parish, the local community, the Dio-

cese of Columbus, and the universal Catholic Church.

To learn more about the Knights and what we are all about, please visit our website: www.stbrigidkofc.org.

For membership information, please contact our member-ship chairman, Stephen White at: membership@stbrigidkofc.org.

St. Brigid of Kildare

Movie Night!

Tuesday, July 19, 7-9 PM.

Location is TBD and will be sent out in the group text.

Contact Laura Butsch to join the young adult group text.

Diocese of Columbus

Diocesan Catholic Young Adult Cookout

Thursday, July 21, 6-8 PM

St. Thomas More Newman Center Bring $5 and a side dish.

Contact Laura Butsch to be added to the email list and tex-ting group (lbutsch@stbrigidofkildare.org or 614-718-4832)

The St. Brigid of Kildare SPiCE program is sponsoring a series of fun activities with the objective of getting children moving twice a week for 60 minutes in a fun, non-competitive setting.

The Summer Fitness program takes place through August 13, 2016. You must sign up for each individual session at the link below. A parent consent form must be turned in at your child’s first session. All K-5th grade students in St. Brigid School, Parish, and Religious Ed are welcome, and the pro-gram will be especially sensitive to kids with special needs.

To sign up, visit stbrigidofkildare.com and find the "SPICE Summer Fitness Program" link under the Quick Links tab on the top of the page.

A Financial Minute

A hearty and grateful thanks to our spon-sors who advertise in our weekly parish bulletin. Not only do their dollars keep you informed about current news in our weekly bulletin but they also fund the annual Guide to Parish Life, quarterly newsletters and (coming this fall!) access to up-to-the-minute updates on every parish event. Please look to our sponsors first for your many home and business needs!

Becky O'Connor, Business Manager

ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE CHURCH

DUBLIN, OHIO JULY 17, 2016

Youth Ministry:

Run the Race: The Farm, Meet in the Massey Teen Room at 12:20 PM

Tuesday, July 19, 12:20-4:00 PM

Rising Seniors Book Group in the Massey Teen Room to talk about chapters 7-13.

Wednesday, July 20, 7:30-8:30 AM

Bible Study in the Massey Teen Room

Thursday, July 21, 5:30-6:30 PM

Chillin’ & Grillin’ at Br igid’s Green for St. Brigid Summer Olympics!

• Thursday, July 21, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

• Bring $3 for our dinner

• Come with a team of 6-8 friends, a team color, and a team name. Win some t-shirts, Chipotle, and more!

Visit the youth ministry webpage to subscribe to youth

ministry’s weekly email & to see our calendar.

Twitter & Instagram: @brigid_youthmin

Laura Butsch: lbutsch@stbrigidofkildare.org

614-718-5832

We want to remember and offer our

prayers for those who have died.

Nancy McLaughlin Prechtel died unex-pectedly on June 21, 2016. After moving to Dublin from Boardman, OH, Nancy be-came a parishioner of St. Brigid of Kildare in 2013. She deeply loved and cherished her Catholic faith and her Irish heritage.

Her twin daughters. Nancy Davis and Mimi Geswein and their families are also parishioners. Mass of Christian Buri-al was offered for Nancy on July 29, 2016. May she now rest in peace in the loving, merciful arms of God

EPIC Middle School Youth Group

EPIC is for all 7th and 8th graders of St. Brigid of Kildare school and parish. If you have a 7th or 8th grade student for the 2016/2017 school year, electronic registration is available online. Parents with returning eighth graders, please re-register your child. Just visit stbrigidofkildare.org, then click on “youth,” and select “middle school youth group.” You will see the registration link at the bottom of the page. There is no fee and t-shirts and pizza are included for all monthly meetings.

The Group meets once a month for faith, fun, fellowship and service. Members attend Mass as a group, then meet in Hendricks Hall for prayer and pizza, followed by activities and service, either on-site or locally. These service oppor-tunities help them to meet their Confirmation requirement of 25 hours (or more) ; and demonstrate a diversity of ways they can contribute to society and further God’s kingdom on earth. The program also helps students to build commu-nity among their peers and be active members of the com-munity of St. Brigid, their second home.

If you have questions about the program, please contact Kim VanHuffel at kvanhuff@alumni.nd.edu.

2016/2017 School Year Schedule:

September 11 EPIC Kickoff On-site October 9 Volunteer at Ohio Wildlife Center November 20 Thanksgiving Meals Deliveries December 17 Christmas in Dublin January 8 On-site Service February 12 Visit Retirement Homes March 5 TBD

Class of 2017: Need a hand with drafting and/or revising your college admissions essay this summer? Sign up for the College Admissions Essay Boot Camp, taught by Sara Hardin and Jen-nifer Maschari, to work ahead before senior year begins! Starts Monday, July 18th. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the St. Brigid of Kildare SPICE foundation. To reg-ister or get more info, please visit: http://bit.ly/1Pk9ei1.

Bishop Watterson is hosting a Summer Soft-ball Camp for gir ls ages 8-14. The camp will be July 26-28 at OLP from 6:30-8:00 PM. To register, please visit http://

www.bishopwatterson.com/athletics-and-activities/

watterson-sports/spring-sports/softball.

The Martin de Porres Center (2330 Airport Dr., Columbus) is hosting “Superheroes and Social Justice: Using Graphic Novels to

Teach Catholic Social Teaching” with Mark Butler, Director of Religious Education

at Holy Spirit Parish, on Thursday, July 21 at 7pm. This presentation will provide a history of comic book heroes and identify strategies for using super heroes to explore the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching. Call (614) 416-1910 or martindeporres@oppeace.org for more information.

Given recent issues, Bishop Campbell will be celebrating a Mass for peace and healing, followed by a Holy Hour and Rosary for peace and healing, on Wednesday, July 20, be-ginning at 5:15 pm at Saint Joseph Cathedral. This Mass, Holy Hour and Rosary is being celebrated in conjunction with the Diocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministries.

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

We are a community of parents and chil-

dren from St. Brigid of Kildare parish, in-

cluding babies, toddlers, and preschoolers

who enjoy making new friends, supporting

each other, and exploring Dublin and surrounding areas.

Children’s ages vary, and our group is always changing.

All young children are welcome!

JULY 20: PLAYDATE at Heather Glen North Park

(#24 on Dublin Parks Map) 5940 Innovation Ct., 43016

JULY 27: PLAYDATE at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium,

4850 Powell Rd., Powell, OH 43065. **Meet at the Bug

Playground at 9:30 AM.

AUGUST 3: Playdate at Avery Park (#3 on Dublin Parks Map) 7501 Avery Rd., 43017 (Rain Location will be Carr Nursery located in Hendricks Hall at St. Brigid of Kil-dare Church.) AUGUST 10: Playdate at Powell Splash Pad, 47 Hall St., Powell, OH 43065 AUGUST 17: Playdate at Shannon Glen Park (#44 on Dublin Parks Map) 8191 Shannon Glen Blvd, 43016

AUGUST 24: PLAYDATE at Daree Fields Miracle

Playground (#16 on Dublin Parks Map) 6259 Cosgray Rd, 43016

Playgroup meets Wednesdays at 10:00 am during the sum-mer unless otherwise noted. Playgroup will be cancelled for inclement weather, except on the first Wednesday of the month, as noted. For additional information or to RSVP, contact Angela Lyons, a_colwell2000@yahoo.com .

2016 Golf For Habitat

The 2016 Golf for Habitat Golf Outing is Sat-urday, July 30 with a shotgun star t at Dar -by Creek Golf Course in Marysville. The cost for golfers is $75. Included is a bucket of balls, carts, greens fees, supper, entry into the skins game, on-course contests, and a prize drawing. Please send your check, made out to Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohio, to Jim Whitmer at 7200 Concord Bend Dr., Powell, OH 43065 by July 20.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS:

Are you, or do you know of anyone, who might be interested in becoming Catholic?

For information about our RCIA program, please complete the form below and place it in the offertory basket; or mail this form directly to the Church, PO Box 3130, Dublin, OH 43016.

Our first meeting will be an orientation meeting on Thurs-day, October 6, 2016, from 7:30-9:00 pm in the Church basement. For more information contact Kim VanHuffel at: kvanhuff@alumni.nd.edu.

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We have been collecting glasses at St. Brigid for two years for Vision Health In-ternational. The response from parishion-ers has been wonderful. We have collect-

ed hundreds of glasses that have been put to good use all over Latin and South America. However, Vision Health In-ternational now has a way of making proper prescription glasses on site wherever they may be in the world. There-fore, they no longer need prescription glasses. We will dis-continue collecting glasses on July 17, 2016. The Lion’s Club will continue to collect glasses at the Hilliard Library at 4772 Cemetery Road. Thank you for all of your contributions. Phil & Jean Vanic

ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE CHURCH

DUBLIN, OHIO JULY 17, 2016

The Collapse of Parenting by Fall Speaker Dr. Sax for Sale

Dr. Leonard Sax, a New York Times bestselling author and renowned speaker, will be coming to Saint Brigid of Kildare to give a presentation to parents on the culture of respect at home and school.

Dr. Sax is a medical doctor, psychologist, and author focused on child and adolescent development. He will be presenting topics from his latest book, The Collapse of Parenting, which discusses how we hurt our kids when we treat them like grown-ups.

His presentation, sponsored by St. Brigid of Kildare SPiCE, will be Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM in the School Gymnasium. For more information , visit his website at www.leonardsax.com.

Order The Collapse of Parenting

In The Collapse of Parenting, Leonard Sax presents data documenting a dramatic decline in the achievement and psycho-logical health of American children. Sax argues that rising levels of obesity, depression, and anxiety among young people-as well as the explosion in prescribing psychiatric medications to kids-can all be traced to parents letting their kids call the shots. But there is hope. Sax shows how parents can help their kids by reasserting their authority-by limiting time with screens, by encouraging better habits at the dinner table and at bedtime, and by teaching humility and perspective.

Books are available now at a discounted rate. Stop by the parish office to purchase yours today.

Don’t panic but Lent, 2017 is only 234 days away! We want to be ready.

To start your thinking, let me ask you this: Can you name 32 saints? … How did you do? Now the test – how much do you know about those 32 saints? In our Christian tradition we have so many heroes and heroines, people who have lived every-day life rooted in their faith. They can inspire us, intercede for us and connect us in a deep way to the communion of saints. As part of our 10,000 Hour Lenten Prayer Challenge we are adding a new “station.” It is called Lent Madness. We all know or have at least heard about March Madness. Lent, 2017 begins on March 1 next year. We thought it might be a fun way to lean about the saints and some other really good people by participating in Lent Madness.

Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck from the Episcopal Church. In seeking a fun, engag-ing way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church’s Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his passion for the lives of the saints.

The format is straightforward: 32 saints (and other good people) are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote (online – going through our website) for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo. The first round consists of basic biographical information about each of the 32 saints. Things get a bit more interesting in the subsequent rounds as we offer quotes and quirks, explore legends, and even move into the area of saintly kitsch.

As a preview here are some dates to keep in mind.

November 3, 2016 the 32 saints and some really good people will be released. You can spend time looking up the peo-ple.

January, 2017 a book: Saintly Scorecard designed to help you to help you learn about the selected saints and other people is released.

February 14, 2017 you submit your filled in bracket along with $5.00 if you want to be par t of the St. Brigid Par ish Pool. Keep watching for more information about Lent Madness in weeks to come.