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St Bridget of IrelandCATHOLIC CHURCH1024 W. Main St. Berryville, VA 22611
December 15, 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
Knights of Columbus: [email protected]
Bus. meeting 2nd Tue 7 PM Hobert Hall
Office of Youth Ministry:[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:Parish Office 540-277-2943
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
Except for July and AugustChristi McMullen
St. Bridget’s Bulletin Deadline Noon [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.
Faith Direct: www.faithdirect.net
Mass Schedule:Please check Mass Times and Intentions for weekly changes inside bulletin.Saturday9 AM and 5:30 PM (Sunday Vigil)
Sunday:9 AM and Noon
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 WordsRemember the first Star Wars movie? In the last scene Luke Skywalker hears the voice of his mentor, Ben Kenobi, telling him the Force is with him. With new confidence, he shuts off his computer and fires the torpedo that destroys the space station. How often do we see and hear such things in movies and stories: the hero, down and out, is inspired by the memory of a teacher or loved one and finds new courage to do what must be done.
Today’s Gospel is a little bit like that. John the Baptist, in prison, sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask if he is the Messiah, or should they
expect someone else? Coming from John, it should strike us as an odd question. He was the one who called Jesus the Lamb of God. He’s the one who sent Andrew and John after Jesus, saying, “He must increase. I must decrease.” He’s the one who said Jesus should baptize him instead of the other way around. If John knows all of this, why does he ask the question?
It’s possible the question was meant more for his disciples. Perhaps John was trying to get them to follow Jesus. Our Lord’s answer to their question is an invitation to see for themselves what John already knows: the dead are raised, the blind regain their sight, the lame walk. These are the signs of the Messianic age, and the disciples of John need to recognize that. However, Our Lord says they need to tell John the answer. Perhaps being in prison had shaken John. He had done all that God had called him to do, but here he is in prison, facing death. Perhaps even he needed the reassurance that the Kingdom of God had come so that he would not be afraid.
Perhaps some of has been in a similar place. We try to do the things that are good and right, but our life seems to be full of suffering and struggles of one kind or another – worries about our families, realization of our sins and mistakes, being misunderstood or bullied by others, health issues. We come before the Lord looking for some reassurance that, amidst it all, God still loves us. We want to hear that; we want to feel it.
I’ve spoken with people who have told me that, in moments of crisis and prayer, they sometimes hear a small voice – they can never quite tell where it comes from – that says not to be afraid. It comes quietly, but with conviction. Sometimes God can speak to us that way. God can often speak to us through our reading of the Scriptures, especially the Gospels. We have to remember that the Gospels aren’t simply stories about a historical figure. Jesus Christ is the Word, who was with the Father even before the Word began, made flesh. His words do not pass away. They can be the immovable rock on which we stand when life is chaos. He tells us that not a sparrow falls to the ground without our Father knowing about it, and we are worth a lot more than a sparrow. He tells us he came to give his life as a ransom for ours. He tells us he is with us everyday until the end of the world. He tells us he came to take up a cross, that he would be misunderstood and ridiculed. If we can take these things to heart, he tells us the one thing we want and need to hear: I love you, I am with you, I understand you.
We may not hear God’s words whispering in our ears the way Luke heard Ben Kenobi, but we can hear Him speaking to us if we know where to look. His words speak to us in silence but can speak to us with great power.
In Our Lord, Fr. Paul Grankauskas
Mass Times & Intentions
Mass Intentions made at the Parish officeGF-Green Field RH-Rose Hill
Monday December 16Noon No Mass
Tuesday December 17Noon Mass † Paul & Rita Haberling
Wednesday December 189 AM Special Intention
Philip Wilcox
Thursday December 19Noon Mass † William Donohoe
Friday December 20Noon Mass † Eleanor Florence
Saturday December 219 AM Special Intention
John McMullen & Family5:30 PM Parish Family
Sunday December 229 AM † Susan LewandowskiNoon Mass † Gene Murray
Prayer ListRemember the following in your prayers:
Tricia & Courtney Dabney, Tom Lewandowski, Phillip Wilcox, John Cameron, Maggie O’Connor,
Theresa Vesey, John Caroselli, Fred Curtis, Bob Lewis, Michael Boyd,
Jim Willis, Tony Tringale, Eileen Murray and David Smith.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Beverly Ann Terry and Ron Latz
and for their families.
Please contact Becky Jackson at 540-955-1715 to be added
or taken off prayer list.
2019 Christmas ScheduleConfessions: Thursday 12/19 - 7 PM ≈ Friday 12/20 - 7 PM Saturday 12/21- 4 PM ≈ Sun. 12/22 - 8 AM & 7 PMMasses: Christmas Eve Tuesday 12/24 - 5 PM Family Vigil Mass & 8 PM Solemn Mass of Christmas ≈ Christmas Day Wednesday 12/25 - 9 AMNew Year’s Day: Tuesday 12/31 - 11 PM Vigil Wednesday 1/1- 10 AM Mass Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
December 15, 2019
Saint of the WeekSt Ado of Vienne:
Ado was born in Sens, France around 800 and educated at the
Benedictine abbey of Ferrieres. A noble by birth, Ado renounced his inheritance and became a
Benedictine, in time assigned to the monastery of Prum, near Trier,
Germany. Ado’s holiness made him enemies, and he was forced to leave Prum. He went to Rome on a pilgrimage and remained
there for two years. He then went to Ravenna, where he found an
old copy of the Roman Martyrology. Using this, Ado
wrote a new version, published in 858. In Lyons, Ado was welcomed by St. Remigius, the archbishop. He served as a pastor in Lyons until 860, when he became the
Archbishop of Vienne, appointed by Pope Nicholas I. Ado reformed
the clergy in Vienne and wrote the lives of St. Desiderius and St. Theuderis. He also opposed the actions of Lothair II, the king of
Lorraine, who tried to set aside his lawful wife to marry his mistress. Lothair bribed officials to get a
divorce from his queen, Theutber-ga, but was undone when Ado
went to Rome and denounced the plot to the pope. Ado remained in
Vienne until his death in 875. His Feast Day is December 16th.
Spiritual Thought“Kind words can be short
and easy to speak, but their echoes are
truly endless.”
- St. Mother Teresa - Calcutta
FYIParish Office will be closed on December 24, 25 & 26th and January 1st for the Christmas / New year Holiday.
Sorry, No Donuts The Youth Ministry regrets that they will not be hosting donuts this Sunday, they will resume hosting on the third Sundays next year.
Bulletin announcements: For the December 22nd & 29th issues copy must be submitted to the Parish Office by Monday Dec. 16th for the holiday schedule.
St. Bridget Women’s Group: Thank you to everyone who participated in the Giving Wall! With your help, we will be delivering over 200 gifts to children and families in need. Our next event will be the “Christmas Cookie” Bake Sale on Saturday, December 21st after the 5:30 PM Mass and Sunday, December 22nd from 10:00-1:00 PM. This will be our last Bake Sale until Spring, so don’t miss out on some yummy treats!
Starting today, Sunday, December 15th, we will also be participating in the St. Bridget Epipha-ny Basket Drive. This is a Parish Program that will assist the elderly, home bound, and nursing home residents of our community. Please take a fish from the Giving Wall or bring an item from the Epiphany flyer to the Narthex. We will assemble the items on Sunday, January 5th at 2:00 PM. Please help us to spread the light of Christ this holiday season!
Decorating the church will take place after the noon mass on Sunday December 22nd. All are invited to help with this tradition at St. Bridget of Ireland.
Faith Direct is easy to use and directions by visiting this website www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is VA605 or call 866-507-8757 (toll free) for more information.
Knights of Columbus - Keep Christ in ChristmasKids Ages 5-14: The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a poster contest for you! Posters must illustrate the Keep Christ in Christmas theme. Three age groups: 5-7, 8-10 & 11-14. The prize for each group is a $50 gift card and a chance to compete in the district, state and national con-tests. We had a district winner last year! Entries must be received by noon today December 15th. For complete contact information, rules and entry form visit KofCBerryville.org
December 15, 2019 Divine Mercy Said: “Look at the sky. Do you see this moon and these stars? These stars are the souls of faithful Christians, and the moon is the souls of religious. Do you see how great the difference is between the light of the moon and the light of the stars? Such is the difference in heaven between the soul of a religious and the soul of a faithful Chris-tian. True greatness is in loving God and in humility.” (St. Faustina Diary 424)
“Used with permission of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.”
Backpack Ministry: Thank you so much for your generous support. Together with twelve other Clarke County Churches, we are helping to feed 75 CCPS students each weekend and holiday. You may contribute tuna and Chef Boyardee products in the clear tubs in the Narthex. If you would like to help out, email [email protected].
Veritas Young Adults Group: The Young Adults of Saint Bridget are joining Father Paul and other members of the St. Bridget family to sing Christmas carols to the residents of Rose Hill on December 27th, time TBD. Our new calendar will be posted soon. For more information email us at [email protected].
Religious Education ProgramNo Religious Class December 22nd and 29th.
Help NeededWe need Ushers at all three of the Saturday & Sunday Masses. Please contact the parish office if interested. This opportunity is open to High School Youth.
Direct: 540.336.5186 540.542.6133 ext. 106
Fax: [email protected]
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