Mission Statement To Be Open, Caring,

& Hospitable

1854 – 2017 ~ 163 YEARS

CHURCH/PARISH OFFICE: 901 S. Ellwood Ave. • 410-563-1717 • Fax 410-563-1776 ST. BRIGID SCHOOL OF RELIGION: 410-563-1717 Email: sbrigid@archbalt.org WEBSITE: www.saintbrigid-canton.com

WELCOME You enter this Church ... not as a stranger, but as a guest of God. He is your heavenly Father. Come, then, with joy in your heart and thanks on your lips into His presence, offering Him your love and service. Be grateful to the strong and loyal ones who, in the name of Jesus Christ, built this place of worship, and to all who have beautified it and hallowed it with their prayers and praise. Ask His blessing on those who love His house of faith as the inspiration of their labor, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit, and may that blessing rest on you, both on your going out and your coming in.

PASTORAL TEAM

Rev. Dennis Grumsey, O.F.M. Conv… ....................... Pastor Bette Brocato ........ Pastoral Associate & Business Manager Jo Ellen Shorb ............Director of Religious Education/Youth

MaryClaire Battersby… ............... ….Administrative Assistant Lisa Faherty………….………………………………Accountant

SACRAMENTAL LIFE Weddings, Baptisms, Anointing of the Sick and Funerals are the special pleasure of our ministry. Since individual needs differ, it’s best to contact the Parish Office for appropriate consideration. Please do not hesitate to call, since these celebrations are our service to you & a joy for us.

AUGUST 2017

12~~4:00PM Melvin Brukiewa (Mary Brukiewa) Ray Lubinski (Cathy & Brian)

13~10:30AM Julia Sloboda (Julie Scott) George Malzewski (Agnes Malzewski)

14~~~~~~~~ no intention 15~~~~~~~~ Joan Lee Grieble & Fam. (Bette) 16~~~~~~~~ Eugene C. Brukiewa

(Mary Brukiewa) 17~~~~~~~~ Peter J. Hock (Joanne/Carroll Hock) 18~~~~~~~~ John & Julia Randall

(Carolyn Rzeczkowski) 19~~4:00PM Elizabeth Schroeder (BD)

(Battersby Family) Gladys DeGuilmi 20~10:30AM Leo Luberecki (Jerry Kaczmarek) Candace Bark

(Bette, MaryClaire, & Jo Ellen)

Please remember in your prayers Rita Urbanski who passed away. Also, remember her family & friends during this difficult time.

August 13: Nineteenth Sunday

in Ordinary Time "O you of little faith, why did you

doubt?" - Matthew 14:31 We warmly welcome all visitors to our parish community. You enter this

church not as a stranger but as a guest of God. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the parish office. We will be happy to speak with you. We hope you enjoy you time with us and that you leave with great comfort. God’s Blessing for you and your family. Please come again.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION There will be an 8am Mass

celebrated on Tuesday, August 15th for this holy day of The

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Saturdays - 4PM Sundays - 10:30AM Holidays - As Announced

Family Mass - As Scheduled Office hours Mon~Thurs 8:00-5:00pm Fri Closed

TRI PIC WINNERS 07/31 M- 950 not sold E- 271 G. Kaczmarek 08/01 M- 481 not sold E- 712 W. Smith 08/02 M- 555 M. Whitescarver E- 480 P. Gasiorowski 08/03 M- 389 not sold E- 957 not sold 08/04 M- 656 S. Winkler E- 433 not sold 08/05 M- 530 M. Lord E- 757 L. Arthur 08/06 M- 753 M. Olencz E- 817 A. Satterfield FOR TRI PIC TICKETS AND CALENDAR SALES: CALL LINDA AT 410-563-1717. Thank you to all who support this most important Fundraiser. God Bless.

PARISH GIVING

$97.00 was collected for the Black & Native American Missions Lectors and Ministers– August 12 & 13, 2017 Saturday: 4:00 PM B – Antoinette Sheridan C – Terrie McKittrick C – Ron DeBrosse L – Pat Banz Sunday: 10:30 PM B – Carmelia Endres

C - Steve Endres C – Valeria Brown

L – Mike Brown Lectors and Ministers– August 19 & 20, 2017 Saturday: 4:00 PM B – Terrie McKittrick C – Barb Kegan C – Carroll Hock L – Mike Kegan Sunday: 10:30 PM B – Connie Curtis

C – John Swann C – Gerry Swann

L – Vicky Walmsley CHANGES TO PARISH RECORDS Your information is important to us. Please let us know when changes occur, such as, new address, new or discontinued phone numbers or email addresses. Also, please inform us of any additions to your family and any sacraments of Baptism or Marriage performed outside of St. Brigid. Changes can be made by calling the office or sending us an email at sbrigid@archbalt.org. Thank you for your help and cooperation.

CELL PHONES - Respect Our Lord & those around you. Turn off your cell phones during Mass. Please silence children's video games during the liturgy. Thank you.

Collections from Last Week 2016 2017

Offertory Envelopes 1122.00 1334.00 Offertory Loose 155.42 82.20

Total 1277.42 1416.45

Poor Box 28.00 55.28

Attendance-Adults Children

96 4

75 2

TODAY’S GOSPEL

Today’s technology, clever camera angles, and a green screen background allow us to insert a lake beneath our feet and virtually walk on water. These effects are especially exciting in the recently released movie “The Shack.” Eyes popped when Las Vegas show magician Criss Angel walked across the surface of a swimming pool full of people. A plexiglass plate under the surface of the pool was disproved by the swimmers. Perhaps he wore clear walking stilts. No, he kicked off a shoe and went barefoot. However, he did it, it was a great illusion. But, we still know it is an illusion. If you were one of the disciples, far offshore, hanging on in the midst of the turbulent sea that dark night, you might have lost your faith. But your faith would have come racing back when you saw Jesus walking across the water. As he came closer to the boat, the seas subsided. If you were Peter, and still couldn’t believe your eyes, would you be able to step out of the boat and confidently plant your foot on the surface of the dark, glassy sea? This Gospel challenges us all to have faith and believe in what we do not see. Deacon Dick Folger, Celebrations Publications

ST BRIGID DELUXE CRAB FEAST Catering: Jerry D’s

Catering WHEN: Sunday, October 1st, 2017 TIME: Food – 12:00pm – 3:00 pm Drinks – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm WHERE: Sacred Heart of Jesus/Sagrado

Corazon de Jesus Hall 600 S. Conkling St.

Tables seat 8 comfortably Parking lot entrance on Fleet St.

COSTS: $50 a person (no minors) MENU

Maryland Steamed Crabs (Mixed) Homemade Maryland Crab Soup

Pit Beef, Ham, & Turkey Hot Dogs & Hamburgers

Baked Chicken, Corn on the Cob Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Homemade Potato Salad/Cole Slaw Greek Salad w/Feta Cheese

Assorted Cheeses & Veggies w/dip Condiments, Pickles & Olives Sheet cake/Rolls & Rye Bread

Cold Draft Beer, Wine, Iced Tea, Sodas, Water & Ice Food served 3 hrs.

Beverages Served 4 hrs. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL:410-563-1717

ALL MONEY MUST BE IN BY: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH.

DINING OUT BONANZA RAFFLE

We are beginning our Annual Big Raffle – “Dining Out Bonanza for 2017”. The Winner will receive 52 Gift Cards (with an estimated value of over

$1500) – Dine out once a week for a full year! Ticket donations are $3 each and 2 for $5. Drawing is the end of the MD Irish Festival, November 10-12, 2017 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Tickets will be sold following the weekend masses. **Someone who purchased Dining Out Raffle tickets drop the wrong end of the ticket into the barrel. Please check your tickets. The tickets in question are #01035 & #01036 please see Mike Stachorowski if these are your numbers.

CALENDAR WINNERS JULY 2017

7/4 $500 173 not sold 7/15 $100 149 not sold

All $25 Winners 7/8 A. Jones 261 7/11 E. Rossi 918 7/12 N. Hardhut 274 7/14 L. Altman 309 7/16 P. Massey 620 7/27 N. Michael 758 7/28 C. Dill 275 7/30 M.Rosenkreuz 731 7/31 D. Flayhart 271 SAVE THE DATE: Sunday – 11/19/17 ST BRIGID DELUXE BULL/OYSTER ROAST SUPERIOR CATERING BY M & M CATERING & SONS at 010 Oldham St. Additional information coming soon!

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

“After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak

and went and stood at the entrance of the cave.” Help each other hear God’s plan for our marriage better by

participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekend is on October 27-29,

2017 in Gaithersburg, MD. For more information and to apply online visit welovematrimony.org, or

call 301-541-7007, or email at applications@welovematrimony.org.

Feast of St. Gabriel in Little Italy

Come on out for this annual Italian Festival (Saturday, August 19 from 12-8 pm and Sunday, August 20 from 11am-7 pm). The festival is located at Exeter and Stiles Streets in Little Italy. Live music, vendors, games for the whole family, and plenty of food and drink. For more information, contact St. Leo’s Catholic Church (saintleos@msn.com, 410-675-7275).

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