Annual Parish Events

St. Brigid Parish Festival

The St. Brigid Parish Festival, an annual three-day family and community event, was held August 12, 13 & 14, 2022. 2023 dates will be announced soon. Many volunteers are needed to make it a successful event. The festival committee and volunteer group include many talented people who work hard in areas such as: grounds, adult booths, kids booths, gambling, purchasing, major award, publicity, sponsors, and more. We do serve beer in a designated area.

Volunteer signups for 2023 will be available closer to the date.

For more information contact:
Brian Sticka
937-372-3193 / Parish Office
bsticka@stbrigidxenia.org

St. Brigid 5K Run/Walk

St. Brigid’s 5K is held annually in conjunction with the parish festival and averages 150 runners each year. All proceeds benefit the parish and St. Brigid School. Our race is attended by many runners who do the “5K circuit”, as well as many families looking to spend some active time together. The date for 2023 will be announced soon.

For more information contact:

937-372-3193 / Parish Office

Holiday Bazaar

The St. Brigid Holiday Bazaar is held annually on the first Saturday of November and was on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 9am to 3pm in the Parish Activity Center and school lunchroom. It features vendors selling handmade crafts and holiday décor as well as delicious, fresh baked goods donated by parishioners. A raffle is held with holiday items and gift baskets as prizes, and a silent auction also takes place comprised of theme gift baskets which contain items donated by the St. Brigid School families. In the school lunchroom, you can explore “Santa’s Attic” – a flea market with plenty of vintage and gently used Christmas decorations and gifts for the whole family. Hot lunch is served throughout the day.

For more information contact:
937-372-3193 / Parish Office

Spaghetti Dinner

The Spaghetti Dinner is a fundraising event for St. Brigid School as well as a fun evening of community with fellow parishioners. It is usually held in January in the PAC after the 4:30 pm Mass at the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. The 2023 date will be announced soon. The meal includes spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, breadsticks, homemade dessert, punch, and iced tea. Volunteers are needed to make dessert, set up, serve, and clean up.

For more information contact:
937-372-3193 / Parish Office

Lenten Fish Fry

Our fish fry is held annually on a Friday during Lent – a day of required abstinence from meat for Catholics leading up to Easter. The date for 2023 will be announced soon. Carryout is available from 4:30-6:00 PM. Volunteers are always needed to help organize and work the events. Tickets will be on sale in the Parish Office and after Masses closer to the date.

For more information contact:
Brian Sticka
937-372-3193
bsticka@stbrigidxenia.org