June 15, 2003
Our Newest Priest Ordained
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Valuable Prizes
We’re
getting closer to the “sweet spot” in the Bishop’s Annual
Appeal where our parish receives back 30% of our goal of $101,000. That
means that any donations beyond $70,000 are rebated back to our parish
so that if we meet our goal, we receive a much needed $30,000 to pay
our bills and support our programs. As an incentive to help us out through
the appeal, we’re giving away some valuable premiums on June 22nd.
Anyone who has completed their pledge of $100 or more will be able to
pick up a St.Brigid coffee mug at the parish center on that day and
all those who have completed their pledge will be eligible for the drawing
for four Mets Tickets for the game on June 30th as well as a drawing
for “St Brigidwear”, our new line of clothing with the St.
Brigid logo.
If you have not returned your pledge card, please do so as soon as possible
-- you can also
pledge online :
It’s not too late to qualify for our prizes!
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to e-mail Father Ralph?
Past Columns:
June 8: The Feast of Pentecost
June 1: Beyond First Communion
May 24: Felicidades Manuel
May 18: Twenty Years Later
May 11: Bows for Peace
May 4: Upcoming Ordinations
April 27: One Heart One
Mind
April 20: Amazingly Graced
Days
April 13: Ashes to Palms
April 6:
God Embedded
March 30:
Pastoral Visits
March 23:
Turning Tables
March
16: Transfiguring Imagination
March
9: Beasts and Angels
March 2:
Lent and Imagination
Feb 23: Sorrow
Far and Wide
Feb 16: Saints
Feb 9: Columbia Lessons
Feb2: Giving At A Difficult
Time
Jan 26: Penny Power
& Catholic Schools
Jan19: Yet Another
Year
Jan 12: Stealing Jesus
Jan5: The Wise Still Come
From Afar
Columns from 2002
Father Dillon is a native of Brooklyn and Williston Park where he grew up with his three younger siblings -- all of whom are married. His mother still lives in St. Aidan’s parish -- though she is known at times to come to mass here at St. Brigid’s.
Father Dillon attended St. Aidan’s
School, St Pius X Preparatory Seminary, and graduated from Queens College
with a BS in English and MS.Ed. He taught High School English at St. Dominic’s
in Oyster Bay and Suncoast Community High School in Palm Beach County,
Florida and taught high School Religion at Bishop Guerton High School,
Nashua, New Hampshire. He attended the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
in Huntington where he received his M.Div degree and where he became good
friends with Father Jim.
In his free time Father Dillon enjoys reading
and travelling and is fond of Broadway plays and movies. We know he’ll
feel right at home here since he is also fond of Italian food and desserts
-- though he’s also partial to turkey and an occasional rack of lamb.
Father Dillon says that while he’s not an avid sports fan, he does
root for the Yankees.
Father Dillon said, “I look forward
to ministering and serving the people of St. Brigid’s. I have from
time-to-time attended the 12:10 daily mass so I’ve had the opportunity
of praying and celebrating the Eucharist with this faith filled community.
One of the notable features of St. Brigid’s is the diversity of people
whose cultures vary, yet they are united in their beliefs in Christ and
his Church. Father Jim is a very good friend of mine and I’ve heard
many wonderful things about this parish. One is the spirit of generosity
in the people and staff. I joyfully await the day I will be able to lead
the community of St. Brigid in the Eucharistic celebration and experience
the presence of Jesus Christ in this vibrant and alive parish!”
We congratulate Father Dillon and welcome
him with open arms and hearts to our parish family.
See pictures from Father Dillon's Ordination.
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