St. Brigid Christmas Craft Sale
Come and enjoy St. Brigid’s Christmas Craft Sale on November 22, from 9 AM to 3 PM, in the Cardinal Hickey Parish Hall.
Browse the booths of over 40 local vendors and enjoy a homemade hot lunch!
Also, the PTO will be having a bake sale and there will be a raffle to benefit the MACC Youth Group. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, Nov. 22 at 3:00 PM
St. Brigid of Kildare Christmas Craft Sale
St. Brigid of Kildare in Midland will be holding their 12th Annual Christmas Craft Sale on November 22, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the school gym.
Come browse the wide variety of items from local vendors.
Win one of the many items from the raffle sponsored by the youth group.
Quick treats can be found at the PTO bake sale.
Watching the Santa Parade downtown? Come in and warm up with a hot lunch which is served from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Saturday, Nov. 22 at 3:00 PM
Safe Environment Facilitated Training
Safe Environment training is required for all diocesan, parish, and school employees and volunteers in contact with minors. All are welcome.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in to assure the on-time beginning of the presentation.
Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 8:30 PM
First Friday with Bishop Gruss
The November First Friday is cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. See you in December!
Registration for Bishop Gruss' December First Friday presentation will open beginning Monday, November 10, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 5 at 1:00 PM
Safe Environment Facilitated Training
Safe Environment training is required for all diocesan, parish, and school employees and volunteers in contact with minors. All are welcome.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in to assure the on-time beginning of the presentation.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 3:30 PM
Informational Meeting for Mission Trip to Lukulu, Zambia
Join Us on a Life-Changing Mission Trip!
Are you ready to make a difference and share hope with others? We are excited to announce our upcoming Mission Trip through Love for Lukulu! Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or new to missions, we welcome everyone with a heart to serve.
Destination: Lukulu, Zambia, Africa
Date: July 2026
Purpose: Distribute children’s clothes/blankets/toys; host youth group team building activities; assist with construction/repairs; share in praise and worship services
Sunday, Jan. 11 at 1:00 PM
Lay Ecclesial Ministry Mid-Winter Retreat 2026
Check-in begins on Friday at 6:15 p.m., with the retreat starting at 7:00 p.m. The retreat will conclude on Sunday after a light lunch. The cost is $195 for a private room, $330 for a married couple, $175 for a semi-private room, or $135 for a commuter. This cost includes four meals, two socials, and beverages. The deadline to register is Friday, January 9, 2026.
Sunday, Jan. 18 at 1:00 PM
Workshop on Pastoral Care & New Ritual Book
Join Fr. Jim Bessert's pastoral care training for deacons/lay ecclesial ministers, including a roll out of the new edition of the USCCB pastoral care ritual book which is obligatory to use as of Easter 2026. This will be a valuable workshop for anyone invloved in the pastoral care of the sick and the dying. The Saturday, March 21, 2026 workshop begins at 9 am at the Center for Ministry and concludes at noon. There is no cost for this workshop. Register at Join Fr.
Saturday, Mar. 21 at 12:00 PM