Welcome Fr. Dan Moloney!
Please stop by Coffee & Donuts this Sunday, July 19 in the Davidson Rooms after the 8:45 & 10:45 AM Masses to meet and greet our new Parochial Vicar, Fr. Dan Moloney! The Parish Festival Committee Members will be hosting Coffee & Donuts and will be available to answer any questions about how you can help support our festival on August 7 & 8. Find a more detailed bio in a past bulletin HERE.
Mac & Cheese Assembly, July 19
The Knights of Columbus are holding another Mac & Cheese packet assembly this Sunday, July 19. Let us know by filling the “Need” in ParishStaq HERE or, just show up at 12:15 PM in the School Cafeteria on Sunday (after Coffee & Donuts in the Davidson Rooms). Help to assemble Mac & Cheese kits that have everything needed, ready to make, to donate to the Hilliard Food Pantry Plus.
Elizabeth Ministry
JULY 18, MOMS AT THE METRO IS AT QUARRY TRAILS – Elizabeth Ministry’s summer social series Moms at the Metro on July 18 will be at the Quarry Trails playground is cancelled due to heat and bad air quality. Questions? Email Regina at thelonggrears@gmail.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Elizabeth Ministry is seeking volunteers to help provide childcare while mothers spend time with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel. (Note: Volunteers must complete Protecting God's Children training and a BCI background check before serving.) Dates volunteers are needed: September 25, October 30, January 29, 2027, February 26, 2027 & April 30, 2027. To help, email Regina at thelonggrears@gmail.com
New! Fit Shepherds Men Ministry
Meet in the St. Brendan parking lot on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 5:30 AM for Fit Shepherds, a new men's ministry at our parish. "Fit Shepherds" are formed through demanding workouts, fraternity and discipleship. Our aim is to have every man in our parish be in the best physical and spiritual shape of their lives. Sign up or, for questions, email Nick Hasou at njhasou@gmail.com or call 713-829-5564.
EMHC Recommissioning, August 15 & 16
All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who serve at Mass and those who bring Holy Communion to the homebound are invited to participate in our recommissioning at the 5:30 PM Mass on Saturday, August 15 and the 8:45 AM Mass on Sunday, August 16. Ministers are asked to attend one of these Masses to renew their commitment to this important ministry. If you are unable to attend either recommissioning Mass, please contact Nell O'Connell at doconnell@stbrendans.net
Protecting God's Children Class
Many spots are open for our Protecting God's Children Class on August 3 in the Davidson Rooms! Fingerprinting is 5-6 and the class is 6-9 PM. Volunteers age 18+ need to be Safe Environment compliant if around children. Sign up HERE.
Fall Athletics Registration Open
See the parish website for details and registration HERE to sign up for St. Brendan Athletics Cheer, K-3 Soccer and Field Hockey.
The Appeal 2026 is Underway!
Thank you to all who have already responded with generosity and faith to the 2026 Annual Appeal, Rooted in Christ, Growing in Mission! Through your gift, you are helping sustain the four pillars of our mission as a Diocesan family through faith: evangelization, vocations, education and faith formation, and social outreach. By God’s grace, our Diocese continues to grow and flourish—with increasing vocations, vibrant parishes, and strong Catholic schools across our 23-county area. Our parish goal is $$335,583 (established by the Diocese) which we have already met, and $185,000 to fund 80 more parking spots and lighting for our campus, for a total goal of $520,538. We need your support! Learn more about The Appeal through the insert in this weekend's bulletin.You may use the Appeal envelope you received in the mail or one available in the pews or, make a secure gift or pledge online HERE. Let us come together in support of Father Mike and the mission of our Diocese. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generosity.
Mission Appeal
This year's mission appeal is by the Cardinal Lourdusamy Foundation. Vincent Marin, Managing Director of the Foundation, will join us at all Masses next weekend. As Secretary of Propaganda Fide for 14 years, Archbishop Lourdusamy was a force behind Mother Teresa sending her sisters all over the world for their services. As a member of the Dicastery for Causes of Saints, Cardinal Lourdusamy championed Mother's cause for sainthood, and he was Pope St. John Paul II's representative for Mother's funeral. This appeal is to support the request for 25,000 illustrated Catholic Bibles in local languages from sisters of St. Teresa of Calcutta, formally known as Missionaries of Charity, to give to non-Christians they serve. Our generous support will be our direct participation in the missionary work of the church, which all of us are called to do by Jesus Himself. Please make checks payable to St. Brendan Church and include “Mission Appeal (MCP)” in the memo line or give HERE
First Friday Adoration, August 7
The next First Friday Adoration is August 7 from 8:30 AM until August 8, 1 PM. Sign up to adore HERE. Questions? Contact Jen Rice at tripletmom06@att.net.
Share Your St. Brendan Stories...
Tell your tales of triumph and acknowledge the achievements of your community! Introducing our new portal for collecting your stories for inclusion in our bulletin, newsletter, and social media: stbstories.net It’s never been easier to snap photos and share them with our media team — you can even do it during your event! Click HERE to upload your pictures, and hit submit. We look forward to celebrating the many things happening with our parish and school! We’d love to hear from our ministries, teachers, athletics, scouting organizations, service groups, and more. Bookmark the link and start telling your stories today!
2026-27 Family Faith Formation Registration
2026-27 FAMILY FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION: You're invited to join Family Faith Formation for the 26-27 school year. Come join other parish families at St. Brendan to learn together about your Catholic Faith and get to know more of our community! Family Faith Formation is for all families of our parish. Those with children in grades 1-8 who do not attend a Catholic school should be enrolled in Family Faith Formation, which serves as our PSR and Sacrament Preparation programs for children, but also includes content and community for parents. Learn more about our programs at HERE Questions? Email jdoran@stbrendans.net. The three steps to register are:
Eucharist for the Homebound
Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass in person. If you or a loved one are homebound, even if it’s only for a short time due to an illness, and would like to receive the Eucharist at home, email Nell O'Connell at doconnell@stbrendans.net
Beware of Scammers
If you receive texts or emails from someone claiming to be one of our priests or parish staff member, asking for your help (usually in buying gift cards), it's not them. It’s a scam. Your pastor or parish staff will never contact you directly with a monetary request of this nature. Messages asking parishioners to help fulfill a need come through the parish or diocese’s official communication channels or through a collection approved by the diocese. If you’re not sure about a text or email, do not engage. Verify in person or by phone any request involving money or personal information. Official email handles for our parish and diocese are: @stbrendans.net, @ccbchurch.com, @pushpay.com or @columbuscatholic.org
OCIA team members are needed in the following roles:
Leadership Team, Sponsors, Hospitality (snacks/setup), Prayer Team, Card Committee, Social Committee, childcare and tech support.
Help during one of these 3 Cohorts (Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM):
Assumption Cohort ( Feb 3-Aug 29, 2026).
If interested, please sign up at www.tinyurl.com/StBrendanOCIA
Pray for OCIA Candidates & Catechumens
Lord, we pray for those in the OCIA process who journey to you. Strengthen their faith. Open their hearts to the fullness of your love. Deepen their understanding. Set their hearts on fire for the kingdom of God. We ask this through Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life for all. Amen
Please pray the prayer above for our OCIA Assumption 2026 Cohort Candidates and Catechumens: Derek Berry, Don Boyd, Taylor Castleman, Abby Christopher, Aidan Hall, Anna Hatcher, Matt Ritch, Kyle Van Fleet, Nancy Taguiam and Beck Zwilling.
VOLUNTEERS – Many helpers are still needed! Sign up at 