More "Hands-on" advocacy for social justice, a
place for "fellowship" and perhaps a soup kitchen
Community Bulletin Board
Here are some things we hope for the future of St. Brigid's...
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More "Hands-on" advocacy for social justice, a
place for "fellowship" and perhaps a soup kitchen
---- Estelle Peck staff member since 1985, married with three children, parishioner since 1976
I would like to see more multi-cultural events so that those who are nervous around
people of a different race or nationality will possibly see that they are no
different from us.
--St.Brigid Parishioner
A greater openness & welcoming to Jewish people like me that want to begin an
RCIA program late(after the program started),rather than hoping they will
wait till the program re-starts the following year.
Plus a support group open to non-members,so as to provide more small group
mutual encouragement to those in RCIA & to those contemplating RCIA. Plus a
post RCIA Group.
Plus the start of a small group of catechists & RCIA neophytes that would
provide free emotional support to
those in the local communities looking to join an RCIA group,& to those who
joined an RCIA group within the past 2 years.
---- Marsha Lampert
Visitor to St.Brigid's
1)it will continue to touch the lives of people all over Long Island
2) the diocese would use it as a "new seminary" to truly train young
men/women to be ministers of God's people.
3)that no ones builds a bigger church. sometimes bigger is not always better
and the spirit can be lost.
4)that those parishioners who have left because they did not understand or
approve of the mission will return to the body of Christ at St. Brigid.
-- Nat and Marie Watson
A Marriage Encounter Couple from Roosevelt, NY
We would like to see more help for the poor of the parish. We need a soup
kitchen, aid for the unemployed, counseling for illegal immigrants and
assistance for the elderly. What is needed is more information circulated
concerning the help needed at Parish Outreach, food and money donations, and
just general assistance with the needy.
---- Parishioner since 1968
As a parishoner of seven years, I look forward to many more years of the vibrant
life and sharing at St. Brigid's.
---- Marline
Parent of Young Children
That we continue to grow in God's love and transform the world.
---- Frank Pesce Husband, Father, Deacon
That
we never lose sight of what we have and that we continue to grow in the future.
-- Susan Porteus
Organist at St. Brigid for ten years. Married with two daughters.
I hope that we continue to be a parish that has room for all of us, that
faith remains an exciting journey and not an absolute road to be rigidly
followed.
That the things we share as a community, the fun we have with our diversity
continues to be a light for other parishes.
--Someone who returned to the Faith after more than 50 years
I hope that the many programs and initiatives that we are implementing will continue. I hope for a youth minister for our Spanish-speaking young people. A person to work under the direction of Jennifer. I hope for speakers, lecturers, course on multicultural issues to bring about better understanding and appreciation of the richness and beauty of each culture represented in the parish.
---- Manuel J. Ramos
Miembro Fundador de la Comunidad Hispana
I hope that we, as a Parish, continue to grow in our love for Jesus and for
each other.
---- Katherine Murphy
Parent of young children who attend St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School
I would like to see St. Brigid parish join together with other local parishes
and share ourselves more with others. I think that we could learn more by
opening up our communication lines with other parishes more.
-- Laura Naughton
Parishioner
That we truly see a brother / sister in faith in each other, and that we
really care about the one's suffering regardless of color, culture, or
background.
-- From the Spanish Community
That
we will continue as Father Frank began
-- Grandmother who has been a member for 34 years
That it remains such a close knit parish as it has been in the past.
-- Tracy Pascarella
I am married to Joe and have a 2 yr.old daughter, Nicole.
The seeds that have been planted will continue to grow. The fruit will
continue to be shared and multiplied. The new seeds will find fertile soil
and be accepted with care.
-- Tom & Jeanette Van De Water
Parents of four grown children, grandparents of four wonderful
girls
I'd like to see more multi-cultural events - not just masses, but events
where all the culturals come together to worship, socialize and learn about
each other. Maybe if we all learn about our neighbor, we won't be so fearful
or negative of those who are different from us.
-- Kris Marasca
Longtime parishioner, Part time receptionist at the Parish
Center
My
hope for St. Brigid is not necessarily that it remain the same, but that it
continue to respond more and more to the needs, both material and spiritual,
of its people.
-- Gia
Vice President - Italian Community, Director - Italian Choir,
Mother of two
That we continue to be an active community.
-- Gloria T. Wilson
A longtime parishioner and an active memnber of the
Hispanic Community.
I hope that St. Brigid's will continue to be the warm, loving and welcoming
community it is. I hope the smiles on the faces of the people who come to
worship and celebrate liturgies will always remain. I hope the music at the
liturgies remains as beautiful as it is now. I hope we can continue to grow
under the pastorship of Fr. Ralph.
-- Diane Gentile
Parishioner
That we continue to grow in love for the Lord and one another, that we are
able to serve others as Jesus serves us...
-- Mary Pat Keegan
Longtime parishioner, 1st Communion teacher for 27 years, choir member
With
sadness we bid Godspeed to Father Frank. I hope that we also can gift the angel
in the choir loft, of which Fr. Frank is so fond, to the parishioners of Sts.
Cyril and Methodius.
On a more serious note, I hope there will be more emphasis on adult education. I also hope the McBrien series and Androgogy become weekly features in the bulletin.
-- Helen Sheehan
A longtime parishioner
We
hope to get a nice Italian priest
-- Josephine & Clemente Pannella
Happily married for 26 years
A continuance of Fr. Frank's many teachings plus the incorporation of the many
good teachings Fr. Ralph brings with him.
--Parishioner of 5 Years, Widowed, Grandmother, Happy
I hope to continue growing in my love for Jesus...
-- Vita DeGeorge
Parent of a teenager...a 9 year old and a 7 month old grandson
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