Passing Grace

Can You Name the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Of course ALL good things are gifts from the Spirit, but there are seven traditionally named gifts:
Wisdom
Understanding
Knowledge
Right Judgment
Courage
Reverence
Wonder & Awe
Which gifts are most alive in you? Which do you want God to increase in you?

Bishop's Letter
We distributedBishop Murphy's letter on the Diocesan response to the sexual abuse scandal last week. See it online.

Cool Way to Pray
If you’d like to try out a new interactive prayer site online, go to the St. Brigid’s home page and click on the “Church Interactive” link.

Away at College?
If you know of a St. Brigid parishioner who is away at college, you can help us stay in touch through our parish’s weekly “letter from home”. Send in their name and e-mail address
just click here.

Today’s Bible Quote
“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit;
there are different forms of service but the same Lord;
there are different workings but the same God
who produces all of them in everyone.
To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit
is given for some benefit.”
-1 Corinthians 12

Technology Ministry
If you’d like to give your time and expertise at helping our parish connect its telephone systems or work on its website, you can let us know by filling in our
online form

Want to e-mail Father Ralph?

Past Columns:
May 12: Changing Times
May 5: Reason for Hope
April 28: Changing Ministry
April 21: The Poor Are Hurt Again
April 14: Celebrating 50 Days
April 7: Where have they put him?
March 31: Alleluia! Alleluia!
March 24: Hardly Hosanna
March 17: Roll The Stone Back
March 10: Here's Mud In Your Eye
March 3: Our Local Drought
Feb 24: Welcoming Bishop Murphy
Feb 17: We Will Rise Again
Feb 10: Very Good Now
Feb 3: The Multi Cultural Church
Jan 27: Appealing Words
Jan 20:Our Wonderful School
Jan 13: Changing Times
Jan 6: Farewell Father Augustine

Columns from 2001


			May 19, 2002 • The Feast of Pentecost! Passing Grace
	Can You Name the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? Of course ALL good things are gifts from the Spirit, but there are seven traditionally named gifts: Wisdom Understanding Knowledge Right Judgment Courage Reverence Wonder & Awe Which gifts are most alive in you? Which do you want God to increase in you? Bishop's Letter We distributedBishop Murphy's letter on the Diocesan response to the sexual abuse scandal last week. See it online. Cool Way to Pray If you’d like to try out a new interactive prayer site online, go to the St. Brigid’s home page and click on the “Church Interactive” link. Away at College? If you know of a St. Brigid parishioner who is away at college, you can help us stay in touch through our parish’s weekly “letter from home”. Send in their name and e-mail address just click here. Today’s Bible Quote “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” -1 Corinthians 12 Technology Ministry If you’d like to give your time and expertise at helping our parish connect its telephone systems or work on its website, you can let us know by filling in our online form Want to e-mail Father Ralph? Past Columns: May 12: Changing Times May 5: Reason for Hope April 28: Changing Ministry April 21: The Poor Are Hurt Again April 14: Celebrating 50 Days April 7: Where have they put him? March 31: Alleluia! Alleluia! March 24: Hardly Hosanna March 17: Roll The Stone Back March 10: Here's Mud In Your Eye March 3: Our Local Drought Feb 24: Welcoming Bishop Murphy Feb 17: We Will Rise Again Feb 10: Very Good Now Feb 3: The Multi Cultural Church Jan 27: Appealing Words Jan 20:Our Wonderful School Jan 13: Changing Times Jan 6: Farewell Father Augustine Columns from 2001			For the past several years Parish Outreach at St. Brigid’s has been coordinated by Joan Psotto (pictured left) and with her care and guidance our dedicated outreach staff and countless volunteers were empowered to reach out in love to hundreds of people who experienced the unfairness of injustice, the oppression of poverty, the ache of hunger, the indignity of beaurocracy,
		the pain and worry of sickness, the uncertainty of unemployment, the sadness of loneliness, the darkness of death. Joan had the grace and wisdom to support those who were engaged in this ministry with trust and respect, giving them a sense of freedom and courage in their work. The program grew in size and scope during Joan’s time of leadership and her passionate concern for people in need as well as her strong sense of what is special about the St. Brigid community has made a difference in the lives of many families and in our entire community. Several months ago Joan announced her intention to move on from the Coordinator of Outreach at St. Brigid’s and since it’s been difficult to imagine Outreach without Joan, it seems appropriate that “another Joan” would come forward to lead. Joan Echausse (pictured right) is beginning her second term as Outreach coordinator -- Joan was coordinator at St. Brigid’s from 1990-92 and returns to a ministry that has developed a lot over these past ten years. Joan is married 44 years to Paul, is the mother of eight, mother-in-law of five, “Grandy” to 13 (14th expected in August). She has been involved at St. Brigid’s as a Lector, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Outreach Core worker, Parish Council, Liturgy Committee. When asked about her vision for Outreach she spoke of a quote from Mother Theresa: “In the service of the poor, we are feeding the hungry Christ, clothing the naked Christ, taking care of the sick Christ, and giving shelter to the homeless Christ.” In gratitude for Joan Psotto’s ministry among us and to welcome Joan Eschausse back into this ministry, our parish will celebrate at the 1pm Mass on June 2nd, followed by a reception on St. Brigid’s green immediately following the mass.


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