senior and active 60s

January 2, 2020
In this email:
CONTACT:

Nancy Wesseln
Senior Ministry
SAINT BRIGID  PARISH

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This is a long email...sorry!  We have a lot going on!

May God continue to bless all of you and Saint Brigid Parish!

Nancy
"Senior Scene" Events!
JOIN US for one, two or ALL!
bridge Tuesday Card Group
PLAY BRIDGE! All ages are welcome!
1:00pm - 4:00pm
BAY ROOM
senior barona First and Third TUESDAY
Day Trip to Barona!

8am bus leaves St.Brigid!
Meet at the corner of Cass and Missouri!

The bus picks us up at the corner of Cass Street and Missouri
We return ~4pm! Interested? Let Juliana know! You can just show up too!

$3 for the bus ride!
Moving Meditation Wednesday Morning 
Moving Meditation
10:00 a.m. in the Bay Room.

All are welcome to this gentle, meditative movement.
For questions, call Sherlie at (858) 292-6284.  snmiller2150@gmail.com 
Pacesetters
Wednesday Afternoon
"Pacesetters"
ALL INVITED to join us!
Weekly gathering for lunch and fellowship!

12:00 noon until 4:00pm
BAY ROOM

Contacts: Patricia (858) 270-1580 or Marianne (619) 295-1346
adoration
Thursday
Eucharistic Adoration
8 am - 4 pm 

Divine Mercy Chaplet
3   -   4  p m   d u r i n g   A d o r a t i o n
C o n t a c t :   G e r r y   G r e e r     8 5 8 . 9 9 7 . 5 2 7 8  
Friday Walking Group - BACK January 17
 
Mike and Sandi Walk begins at the St Brigid parking lot EVERY Friday morning at 10 am.  

We will walk about 45 minutes and finish with a 15 minute stretch.
Bring a friend!
 
See you there! 
Mike and Sandi
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1st Saturday/month
Morning Walk and Breakfast

THIS SATURDAY!
Saturday, January 4
(1st Saturday/month)
ACTIVE 60s+
Saturday Walk and Breakfast at a local restaurant! (1st Saturday/month)
Meet 10am

Plan to park in the church parking lot.
We will be gathering by the Bay Room.
Ministry to the Sick

Do you know someone who is challenged, sick, or homebound?

We offer prayers, greeting cards, Holy Communion, and visits to pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, or to just chat.

To arrange a home visit for yourself or someone else, or to serve in this ministry, contact:

Gerry and Bev Greer at 858.750.6542
***FEBRUARY DATES TO SAVE!***
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Saturday, February 1
Saint Brigid Feast Day

Celebrate St. Brigid AND 80 Years as Saint Brigid Parish!

Planned so far:   5:30 pm Mass and Social after! 

Want to help?  Contact me!  nancy@saintbrigidparish.org
SENIOR LUNCHEON
Returns in February!

February Luncheon
Wednesday , February 5
Monthly Senior Luncheon
Noon
$5 at the Door

If you would like to help in February, just let me know.  

  • Same great caterer!  
  • Same great time gathering with new and old friends!
Pictures from December's Luncheon!
December Luncheon

View ALL pictures from the luncheon HERE!
JANUARY at Saint Brigid Parish
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MORE about the Christmas Season:    https://www.saintbrigidparish.org/christmas
Thursday, January 9
Seasons of Hope

Our next Seasons of Hope series begins on Thursday, January 9, meeting from 4-6 pm in the Ministry Center. 

The 6-week series is a small group journey, with new registrations accepted through the second session. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, we invite you to join our next Seasons of Hope group. 

Registration information HERE or register by email or phone. Come and be comforted.

Contact Lee Hulburt: lee@saintbrigidparish.org 858.483.3030 x117 
VOLUNTEER
Mondays:  January 13 and 27
Neighbors in Need

We serve our Neighbors in Need on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. 

There are two time slots to serve.  Prep and set-up starts at 3 pm.  Servers and cleanup begins at 5:30 pm.

Contact:  Mo (858) 270-5416
nightWATCH January
Friday, January 17
nightWATCH
7-8:30pm

nightWATCH is 90 minutes of prayer in candlelight with music and Eucharistic Adoration.

In the beauty of the darkened church illuminated by candles, enter the mystery of the Lord's presence. 

Your spirit will be lifted by the beautiful music and time with the Lord's presence.
AROUND TOWN - ALL are invited!
Poetry and Prayer - with Sr. Mary!
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Thursday, January 16
Attention Poets and Writers!
Poetry and Prayer Series

Poetry and prayer series, "Sing to the Lord in Many Voices," in the Spiritual Ministry Center, Ocean Beach, will be given by Sr. Mary O'Connor RSM, from Saint Brigid parish.  

This series will focus on the different ways a person prays.  Participants will be given time to reflect and write, in guided writing sessions.  

Come and experience how your writing can deepen personal attentiveness, respond to the movements of the Spirit within you, and witness to a living faith, with all its questions and concerns.
 
  • January 16 - February 6, 2020 on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Registration will be $75.00.
  • Scholarships available.
Katie and Sr. Mary Sr. Mary earned her PhD at UCLA and her MFA in writing at Columbia University.  She taught college for 34 years, and recently has given poetry retreats both in the US and internationally. 

AND many know Sr. Mary because she attends Saint Brigid!  Here's a picture of Katie and Sr. Mary!
SAN DIEGO CATHOLIC ADULT COMMUNITY
ACTIVE 60s+
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Saturday, January 25
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve/Beach Trail Walk

This month's hike/walk will be at the Torrey Pines Natural Reserve taking the Beach Trail for full ocean views and spring blooms of many native plants and flowers.

This is a 4.2 mile round trip walk to the beach along old Highway 101 to the Beach Trail trailhead.

THE PLAN:
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the exit to Agilent Technologies, 11011 N Torrey Pines Rd. just past the Callen Rd exit (free parking on the street after exit). 
Rain cancels the walk.

 
To RSVP or for more information
contact Greg at 619-341-9295 or email your HIKING TEAM: Greg, Sandi and Mike
SAN DIEGO CATHOLIC ADULT COMMUNITY
ANNIVERSARY PARTY
CAC Anniversary Party

Saturday, January 25
SAN DIEGO CATHOLIC ADULT COMMUNITY
Anniversary Party
7 - 10pm
Del Mar Hilton - by the Racetrack
15575 Jimmy Durante Boulevard
Del Mar, CA 92014

Early pricing
- $35/person
Cocktail Attire | DJ Music | Appetizers | No Host Bar | Validated Parking

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Dear All,

I am celebrating 8 years running the SAN DIEGO CATHOLIC ADULT COMMUNITY website

NancyIf you did not know, in order for me to have a full-time position, I run the SENIOR MINISTRY at St. Brigid...with ALL of you... AND the San Diego CAC!

If you are free, please come and celebrate with me!

Registration HERE!

Love,
Nancy
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