February 21st ,2010
On a Mission
So it’s Lent. And we’re headed off toward renewing our life in
Jesus this coming Easter. Lent gives us a chance to
spend time on “retreat” -- just as Jesus spent 40 days
in the desert.
At St. Brigid’s we’re taking some special time together in
the midst of the 40 days to be part of a mission. This year’s mission theme is “One Body, One Spirit in Christ.” At a time when many people are struggling -- ongoing employment issues, the devastation of the Haitian earthquake, troubles in our families, etc., we can draw strength by being together for Lenten reflection and prayer.
Last year we had a very successful mission with the Montfort Fathers and based on the feedback we received, we’re offering another dynamic mission this year. As we did last year, we’ll offer presentations in different languages for the first two nights of the mission. Then we gather together for the Eucharist for the third night. We’ll also have a daytime mission presentation for those who cannot attend at night.
We’re happy to have a team of excellent presenters. Vincentian Father Joe Agostino will lead the mission in English; Maryknoll Father Joseph McCabe will lead the mission in Italian; Father Eddy Julien will lead the mission in Kreyol; Luis Rivera will lead the mission in Spanish.
Please mark the mission dates on your calendar and plan on spending three wonderful nights: Monday, March 1, Tuesday, March 2 and Wednesday March 3. Each evening will start at 7:30pm and all mission presentations will take place in the school on Maple Ave. The mid-day mission talk will take place after the 12:10 Mass in the church on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of mission week.
