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Vive un encuentro profundo con el Señor en nuestro Retiro de Cuaresma “Con Jesús a los Pies de la Cruz” — sábado 14 de marzo, 9:00 a.m., en la Biblioteca del Centro Pastoral. ✝️?
Vive un encuentro profundo con el Señor en nuestro Retiro de Cuaresma “Con Jesús a los Pies de la Cruz” — sábado 14 de marzo, 9:00 a.m., en la Biblioteca del Centro Pastoral. ✝️💜
Join us at the Pastoral Center Library!
Join us at the Pastoral Center Library!
? Gregorian Chant Lessons ? Have you ever wanted to learn the beauty and prayerful tradition of Gregorian chant? Join our Music Director, Michael McLaughlin, every Thursday at 5:30 PM in the Portas Lounge at the Newman Catholic Center for an evening of sacred song and reflection. ✨ Open to all — students and parishioners are welcome. ✨ No experience necessary. ✨ Come lift your voice in prayer through sacred music. Bring a friend and discover the timeless beauty of chant! #StBrigidsParishAmherstMA #UMassAhmerstNewmanCenter #SacredMusic #GregorianChant #AmherstCatholicCommunity
🎶 Gregorian Chant Lessons 🎶 Have you ever wanted to learn the beauty and prayerful tradition of Gregorian chant? Join our Music Director, Michael McLaughlin, every Thursday at 5:30 PM in the Portas Lounge at the Newman Catholic Center for an evening of sacred song and reflection. ✨ Open to all — students and parishioners are welcome. ✨ No experience necessary. ✨ Come lift your voice in prayer through sacred music. Bring a friend and discover the timeless beauty of chant! #StBrigidsParishAmherstMA #UMassAhmerstNewmanCenter #SacredMusic #GregorianChant #AmherstCatholicCommunity
Make it a night out with friends—secure a table for 8 for just a $300 donation! Reserve now!
Make it a night out with friends—secure a table for 8 for just a $300 donation! Reserve now!
Join us! Make it a night out with friends—secure a table for 8 for just a $300 donation! Reserve now!
Join us! Make it a night out with friends—secure a table for 8 for just a $300 donation! Reserve now!
Join us!
Join us!
❄️ WINTER WEATHER UPDATE ❄️ Due to inclement winter weather, the Parish School Listening Session scheduled for Sunday has been canceled for the safety of our community. We warmly invite everyone to attend the rescheduled session: ? Wednesday, January 28 ⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM ? Parish Library Please also note that Saint Brigid’s Parish and the Newman Catholic Center offices will be closed on Monday. ✝️ Stay safe, stay warm, and see you soon.
❄️ WINTER WEATHER UPDATE ❄️ Due to inclement winter weather, the Parish School Listening Session scheduled for Sunday has been canceled for the safety of our community. We warmly invite everyone to attend the rescheduled session: 📅 Wednesday, January 28 ⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM 📍 Parish Library Please also note that Saint Brigid’s Parish and the Newman Catholic Center offices will be closed on Monday. ✝️ Stay safe, stay warm, and see you soon.
❄️ AVISO POR CLIMA INVERNAL ❄️ Debido al clima invernal, la sesión de escucha de la escuela parroquial programada para el domingo ha sido cancelada por la seguridad de nuestra comunidad. Invitamos cordialmente a todos a asistir a la sesión reprogramada: ? Miércoles, 28 de enero ⏰ 5:30–6:30 p. m. ? Biblioteca parroquial Les recordamos que las oficinas de la Parroquia Santa Brígida y del Newman Catholic Center estarán cerradas el lunes. ✝️ Cuídense, manténganse abrigados y nos vemos pronto.
❄️ AVISO POR CLIMA INVERNAL ❄️ Debido al clima invernal, la sesión de escucha de la escuela parroquial programada para el domingo ha sido cancelada por la seguridad de nuestra comunidad. Invitamos cordialmente a todos a asistir a la sesión reprogramada: 📅 Miércoles, 28 de enero ⏰ 5:30–6:30 p. m. 📍 Biblioteca parroquial Les recordamos que las oficinas de la Parroquia Santa Brígida y del Newman Catholic Center estarán cerradas el lunes. ✝️ Cuídense, manténganse abrigados y nos vemos pronto.
Join us for an evening of fun and friendship! This event is for everyone, married, single, or still discerning. The evening will begin with a renewal of marriage vows and a blessing of the couples at the 4:30 pm Mass at St. Brigid's Church.
Join us for an evening of fun and friendship! This event is for everyone, married, single, or still discerning. The evening will begin with a renewal of marriage vows and a blessing of the couples at the 4:30 pm Mass at St. Brigid's Church.
Join us for an evening of fun and friendship! ?
Join us for an evening of fun and friendship! 🎉
Please note that there will be no 9:00 a.m. Mass at the Newman Center on Saturday, as we will be celebrating the Requiem Mass at St. Brigid's. We appreciate your understanding and prayers.
Please note that there will be no 9:00 a.m. Mass at the Newman Center on Saturday, as we will be celebrating the Requiem Mass at St. Brigid's. We appreciate your understanding and prayers.
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Join Us!
Join us as we celebrate a joyful moment in our Amherst Catholic Community! You are warmly invited to the Installation Mass of Fr. Valentine Nworah as Pastor of St. Brigid’s Parish and Director of the Newman Catholic Center. Let us come together in prayer, thanksgiving, and support for Fr. Val as he begins this new chapter of service to our community. All are welcome! ------------------------- ¡Acompáñanos a celebrar un momento de gran alegría para nuestra Comunidad Católica de Amherst! Están todos cordialmente invitados a la Misa de Instalación del P. Valentine Nworah como Párroco de la Parroquia Santa Brígida y Director del Centro Católico Newman. Unámonos en oración, gratitud y apoyo mientras el P. Val comienza esta nueva misión al servicio de nuestra comunidad. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Join us as we celebrate a joyful moment in our Amherst Catholic Community! You are warmly invited to the Installation Mass of Fr. Valentine Nworah as Pastor of St. Brigid’s Parish and Director of the Newman Catholic Center. Let us come together in prayer, thanksgiving, and support for Fr. Val as he begins this new chapter of service to our community. All are welcome! ------------------------- ¡Acompáñanos a celebrar un momento de gran alegría para nuestra Comunidad Católica de Amherst! Están todos cordialmente invitados a la Misa de Instalación del P. Valentine Nworah como Párroco de la Parroquia Santa Brígida y Director del Centro Católico Newman. Unámonos en oración, gratitud y apoyo mientras el P. Val comienza esta nueva misión al servicio de nuestra comunidad. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Join us for our Amherst Catholic Community Advent Retreat — a special time to pause, pray, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Come and be renewed in hope, peace, joy, and love this Advent season. All are welcome! ??️
Join us for our Amherst Catholic Community Advent Retreat — a special time to pause, pray, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Come and be renewed in hope, peace, joy, and love this Advent season. All are welcome! 💜🕯️
✨ Join Us for Lessons & Carols! ✨ You’re invited to a beautiful evening of Scripture and song this Friday, December 5th, at 6:00 PM at the Newman Catholic Center. Come pause, pray, and enter the Advent season with peace and joy. All are welcome! ??️
✨ Join Us for Lessons & Carols! ✨ You’re invited to a beautiful evening of Scripture and song this Friday, December 5th, at 6:00 PM at the Newman Catholic Center. Come pause, pray, and enter the Advent season with peace and joy. All are welcome! 🎶🕯️
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OUR LADY’S FESTIVAL GRAND RAFFLE  Join us for our exciting picnic grand raffle this year! We're thrilled to offer a fantastic 50-inch Smart TV, graciously donated by our very own Deacon Adalberto Martinez. Tickets are just $5 each or $20 for five. To give everyone a fair shot at winning, you can purchase your tickets ahead of time at the parish office or conveniently after all weekend Masses on Sunday, August 17th. The lucky winner will be announced during the parish picnic later that afternoon. Wishing everyone the best of luck!
OUR LADY’S FESTIVAL GRAND RAFFLE  Join us for our exciting picnic grand raffle this year! We're thrilled to offer a fantastic 50-inch Smart TV, graciously donated by our very own Deacon Adalberto Martinez. Tickets are just $5 each or $20 for five. To give everyone a fair shot at winning, you can purchase your tickets ahead of time at the parish office or conveniently after all weekend Masses on Sunday, August 17th. The lucky winner will be announced during the parish picnic later that afternoon. Wishing everyone the best of luck!
GRAN SORTEO DEL FESTIVAL DE NUESTRA SEÑORA ¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro emocionante gran sorteo del picnic de este año! Estamos encantados de ofrecer un fantástico televisor inteligente de 50 pulgadas, gentileza de nuestro propio Diácono Adalberto Martínez. Los boletos cuestan solo 5 dólares cada uno o 20 dólares por cinco. Para que todos tengan las mismas oportunidades de ganar, pueden comprar sus boletos por adelantado en la oficina parroquial o cómodamente después de todas las misas del domingo, 17 de agosto. El afortunado ganador se anunciará durante el picnic parroquial esa misma tarde. ¡Deseamos mucha suerte a todos!
GRAN SORTEO DEL FESTIVAL DE NUESTRA SEÑORA ¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro emocionante gran sorteo del picnic de este año! Estamos encantados de ofrecer un fantástico televisor inteligente de 50 pulgadas, gentileza de nuestro propio Diácono Adalberto Martínez. Los boletos cuestan solo 5 dólares cada uno o 20 dólares por cinco. Para que todos tengan las mismas oportunidades de ganar, pueden comprar sus boletos por adelantado en la oficina parroquial o cómodamente después de todas las misas del domingo, 17 de agosto. El afortunado ganador se anunciará durante el picnic parroquial esa misma tarde. ¡Deseamos mucha suerte a todos!
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Join us on Saturday, July 19th, at 10 am for the Community Service Day at St. Brigid’s. We’ll be cleaning around the bushes, garden, and parish area to prepare for our parish picnic. Feel free to bring any yard tools you may have; more hands make light work!
Join us on Saturday, July 19th, at 10 am for the Community Service Day at St. Brigid’s. We’ll be cleaning around the bushes, garden, and parish area to prepare for our parish picnic. Feel free to bring any yard tools you may have; more hands make light work!
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Join us tonight!!!
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PASCHAL TRIDUUM - SCHEDULE (Please note the Vigil is at the Newman Center NOT at St. Brigid as published in
PASCHAL TRIDUUM - SCHEDULE (Please note the Vigil is at the Newman Center NOT at St. Brigid as published in "This Week at SB-NC" section of the bulletin.) Thursday, April 17—HOLY THURSDAY 07:00 pm – Mass (SB) with Procession to NC Adoration until Midnight (NC-Portas Lounge) Friday, April 18—GOOD FRIDAY 09:00 am – Liturgy of the Hours—Morning Prayers (NC) 03:00 pm – Service (NC) 07:00 pm – Service (SB) Saturday, April 19—HOLY SATURDAY 10:00 am – Easter Food Blessing (SB) Pastoral Center Lobby 10:00 am – Church Decoration (SB) 11:00 am – Church Decoration (NC) 08:00 pm – Mass (NC) - Easter Vigil* Sunday, April 20—EASTER SUNDAY 08:00 am – Mass (SB) 10:30 am – Mass (NC) 12:30 pm – Mass (SB) Español 07:00 pm – Mass (NC)
Eucharistic Adoration will begin after the Funeral Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration will begin after the Funeral Mass.
Join us to celebrate! You are invited!
Join us to celebrate! You are invited!
November is a time to remember all those who have gone before us. As Amherst Catholic community, St. Brigid Parish and the Newman Catholic Center, we want to pray in a unique way for our family and friends who passed away this past year (Nov 2023 to Nov 2024). Please join us.
November is a time to remember all those who have gone before us. As Amherst Catholic community, St. Brigid Parish and the Newman Catholic Center, we want to pray in a unique way for our family and friends who passed away this past year (Nov 2023 to Nov 2024). Please join us.
Please note that St. Brigid's Parish office will be closed on Friday, October 18. If you want to buy tickets for our Italian Dinner & Dance, please contact the Newman Center at 413-539-0300.
Please note that St. Brigid's Parish office will be closed on Friday, October 18. If you want to buy tickets for our Italian Dinner & Dance, please contact the Newman Center at 413-539-0300.
Get your tickets now and plan to enjoy a tasty and fun Italian night! Tickets are available at: St. Brigid Parish office, Newman Center, and online: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/301dccee-1781-493b-850a-ff7bd96d6066
Get your tickets now and plan to enjoy a tasty and fun Italian night! Tickets are available at: St. Brigid Parish office, Newman Center, and online: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/301dccee-1781-493b-850a-ff7bd96d6066
Please take note! / ¡Por favor tome nota! La Adoración Eucarística del jueves, 19 de septiembre, terminará a las 3:00 pm con la Coronilla de la Misericordia. No habrá Hora Santa en Español. La calle Pleasant Norte estará cerrada debido a la Fiesta del Barrio de Amherst.
Please take note! / ¡Por favor tome nota! La Adoración Eucarística del jueves, 19 de septiembre, terminará a las 3:00 pm con la Coronilla de la Misericordia. No habrá Hora Santa en Español. La calle Pleasant Norte estará cerrada debido a la Fiesta del Barrio de Amherst.
Saint Brigid and Newman communities, join us for Coffee Hour on Sunday, July 14, after the 10:30 am Mass at the Newman Center.
Saint Brigid and Newman communities, join us for Coffee Hour on Sunday, July 14, after the 10:30 am Mass at the Newman Center.
La Parroquia Santa Brígida y el Centro Newman Newman permanecerán cerrados el 4 y 5 de julio en observación del Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos. Sólo se celebrará la Misa de 8:00 am en Santa Brígida.
La Parroquia Santa Brígida y el Centro Newman Newman permanecerán cerrados el 4 y 5 de julio en observación del Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos. Sólo se celebrará la Misa de 8:00 am en Santa Brígida.
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100th Anniversary Celebration

St. Brigid's Church

1925-2025

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We invite you to view our recently published book celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Brigid's Church building that captures a century of moments with rich visuals and unique history that bring the past to life.


The glossy photos of St. Brigid's Church

 gives you a tour of the building, then and now,  showing how values and style evolved

while our community ties stayed strong. 



Centary Anniversary Book
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Mass Times



We are in the

Liturgical Season

of Ordinary Time.



The month of February

is dedicated to

The Holy Family


Marian Advocation

of the month of February

Our Lady of Lourdes



Pope Leo XIV's prayer intentions

for February

For children with incurable diseases.

Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.




Saturday

4:30 PM

Sunday

8:00 AM

10:30 AM (Newman Catholic Center)

12:30 PM (Español)

7:00 PM  (Newman Catholic Center

                  during academic year)

Weekday Masses

Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM

Friday   12:15 PM (Newman Catholic Center)

Saturday | 9:00 AM (Newman Catholic Center)

Holy Days of Obligation

Please see the Bulletin

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Chaplet of Divine Mercy | 3:00 PM

Hora Santa Español  | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM

Benediction | 6:00 PM

Confessions

Saturday | 3:30 PM-4:00 PM

and by appointments

Rosary

Everyday before Mass | 7:30 AM


Church open for Prayer

Monday - Thursday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM


African Nights

1st Sunday of the Month  |   4:30 PM Mass followed by a potluck dinner

(Pastoral Center - during academic year)

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In keeping with our commitment to ensure accountability and prevent acts of abuse, the Diocesan Misconduct Review Board can be reached at (413) 452-0624 or 1-800-842-9055 to report abuse or for more information.

We are the Catholic Community in Amherst, followers of Jesus Christ, who desire to be spiritually deeply rooted in the presence and power of God. We are guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit, in service to God and trusting the traditions of the Church. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-lingual Community that was raised by immigrants. We seek to know our faith, to live by truth and love, to serve the needs of others, and to strengthen and inspire our Parish Family. We welcome all to join us as we reach out in justice and love to build God's kingdom.