Announcements
EMMAUS ROAD SCHOLARSHIP
Help make an authentically Catholic education accessible and affordable for all! In late 2021, the Ohio Legislature passed a law creating a tax credit for qualified donations to scholarship granting organizations certified by the Ohio Attorney General. The Diocese of Columbus considers affordable access to a Catholic education a philanthropic priority so the Diocesan Education Corporation (dba Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund) was formed and certified as the first Scholarship Granting Organization in the state. To learn more or to make a gift, scan the QR code below or visit www.emmausroadscholarship.org
TRINITY PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Trinity Preschool is accepting registrations for the 2023-2024 school year. If you have a child 3-5 years old (age 3 by Sept 30) and are looking for a preschool that shares your Catholic values, look no further than Trinity Preschool. As an affiliate of St Brendan School, Trinity is a highly recommended choice located nearby at St Margaret of Cortona (1600 N Hague Ave). Trinity graduates are likely to see familiar faces once they enter kindergarten at St Brendan! If you have questions or would like to schedule a tour, please contact Director Andrea Boyd at aboyd@cdeducation.org
PARKING LOT SPEED LIMIT NOW 10 MPR
PUSHPAY
ALL 55 & OLDER
ANY CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE?
Have you moved recently? Have you switched from your landline to a cell phone as your primary phone? Have you baptized your baby somewhere other than St Brendan? Have you gotten married? Please let us know by contacting Dina Harder at dharder@stbrendans.net
THE REFUGE
- Faith based ministry non-profit
- There is no cost to the people we help
- Insurance is not required
- There is a 30 day discovery program (after 30 days they may decide to stay for the 12 month program)
- There is a 12 month recovery program
- Recovery housing available long term for graduates
Get Involved
JOIN THE WELCOME MINISTRY!
“Holy Spirit You are welcome here. Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere. Your Glory God is what our hearts long for. To be overcome by Your Presence, Lord.” We are looking for Welcomers – individuals, couples or families who can greet and share a moment, a smile, a wave, and open doors to our fellow parishioners before mass begins. To join, please email Sheri Raitz at welcoming@stbrendans.net
ST VINCENT DE PAUL PRAYER MINISTRY
The St Brendan SVDP conference has created a Prayer Ministry that taps into this mission. We pray daily not only for our benefactors (you), but also for those who we serve, and for those in our conference who do the groundwork and speak directly with those in our community who ask for our assistance. May your Advent and Christmas be blessed with many opportunities to see the Body of Christ at work. Thank you for joining your prayers with ours so we can all raise our eyes to Heaven with worthy satisfaction and confidently say, “Thy will be done.” If you feel the call to pray with us, please contact Heather Carrier at heathercsvdp@gmail.com to get directly connected with this ministry.
ARE YOU CALLED TO CARE & CONSOLE?
We are expanding our consolation team to support our families in grief. Several different roles are needed: funeral coordinators who meet as a team with families to support and coordinate the funeral Mass, hospitality team who greet, guide and support families and guests the day of the funeral, and bereavement support who call or send cards to families at different times of the year following a loss. Training will be provided for each role.
Please contact Jennifer by phone or jrice@stbrendans.net for more information.
NURSERY HELP NEEDED
Robin Minette, our staff Nursery coordinator, needs ADULTS who are fun, child-loving & patient. Teens looking for service hours are also welcome! Sign-up here to help. If you have questions, email nursery@stbrendans.net
• Shifts for Mass: 8:30-10 AM and 10:30 AM -12 Noon every Sunday
• Shifts for Monthly Faith Formation Sessions: 2nd Sunday mornings 9:30-11:15 AM, and Monday evenings following 2nd Sundays 6:30-8:15 PM
HELP BRING COMMUNION TO OUR FACILITIES!
LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT WAY TO SERVE? We are in need of captains for each “region” of nursing facilities (no more than 4 each). These captains are in contact with facility staff and the assigned EMHC’s to be sure the needs are met and schedule is set. We are also in need of 1-2 bereavement ministers who can be trained to help families with funeral planning and putting the funerals together. Contact Jennifer, jrice@stbrendans.net or 614.876.1272 ext 227 for info and training.
ELIZABETH MINISTRY PLAYGROUP
Please join us for kids play group and fellowship for the moms. We will have plenty of toys and a small snack to share. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the Childcare Room / Davidson Rd Meeting Rooms. Questions: please contact Kelly Hansen at 513.317.2475 or kashansen06@gmail.com to join Flocknote.
JOIN K OF C
Join the Knights of Columbus and add your voice to our 3 million+ members worldwide, upholding the faith and the truth. St Brendan Council 11208 has served our Parish for over 28 years. We meet the third Wednesday of each month in Davidson Rd Meeting Room B at 7 PM for food and fellowship. Meeting begins at 7:45 PM. To join, contact Fred Kerner at joc93@yahoo.com
PRAY THE ROSARY – St Brendan Knights of Columbus invite everyone to join in praying of the Rosary immediately following Saturday 8 AM Mass. For those who would like them, free “Guide to Praying the Rosary” pamphlets are available in the gathering space.
MUSIC MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!
The St Brendan music ministry is currently looking for musicians of all musical styles for our various weekend liturgies and Wednesday evening adoration. No experience necessary, and no long-term commitment is required. If interested contact Ross Williams, Director of Music, rwilliams@stbrendans.net
MONEY COUNTERS NEEDED!
We are in need of additional money counters on Monday mornings at 9 AM. If you are able to volunteer, please respond to Tom Kollar, tkollar@stbrendans.net or call the parish office at 614.876.1272.