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It is my pleasure to introduce to you the members of Teach Bhríde Season 4! Next year’s House of Brigid will include Nicole Storey, Emily Puscas, Nick Galasso, and me. Here’s a little snapshot of each of the new members:

Nicole Storey

Nicole hails from Indiana. She graduated from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI with a Bachelor of Music degree in Liturgical Music and a minor in theology in 2010.  She has spent the last two years continuing her study in Sacred Music at the University of Notre Dame, with an emphasis on voice.  She has been involved as a participant and team member of Music Ministry Alive, a program started by David Haas that helps foster the growth of young pastoral musicians.  She has also served as the music minister for the Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana during her time at Notre Dame.  During her time at Aquinas College, Nicole spent four months studying abroad in Tully Cross, Ireland in County Galway.  She is excited to journey back to Ireland to share her music and her faith!

Nicole Storey

Emily Puscas

Emily is from Connecticut. She graduated from Saint Mary’s College in 2011 with a double major in French and Theatre and a minor in music. She loves everything having to do with theatre, from costumes to acting, as well as playing piano, any available percussion instruments, and singing. She has worked with the 5-Star program in South Bend and Notre Dame Vision, programmes that help young people connect to each other and to their faith. Emily is a member of the Notre Dame Folk Choir, and currently works as the Campus Ministry music intern at Notre Dame. Emily is excited to join the parish community in Clonard!

Emily Puscas

Nick Galasso

Nick will come to Teach Bhríde from Pennsylvania. He will graduate from Notre Dame this May with a major in theology and minor in liturgical music. He has been part of the Notre Dame Folk Choir since his freshman year, and has served as the business manager for the choir for three years. This year he has also led a scripture prayer and discussion group for the Folk Choir. Nick also serves as the music coordinator for his dorm’s chapel choir. He loved his experience leading small groups and being part of the Band of St. Cecilia at Notre Dame Vision for two summers. Nick’s love of Church life has led him into ongoing discernment of the priesthood. He is looking forward building relationship with the parishioners of Clonard, and to living abroad for the first time.

Nick Galasso

So, there you have it! The parish is certainly glad to welcome Nicole, Emily, and Nick to the community next year.