Entries for January 2016

Our next program will be Thursday Feb. 11 th, 10:30am to 12 noon.  Our pastor will lead us in an informative discussion about two important topics in our Catholic faith.  Monsignor will speak about “2016 - The Holy Year of Mercy” and on the “The New Evangelism in the World and at St. Bridget”.  He always offers something that will make us think, teach us something new, and grow our spirituality.   Please join us.  All are welcome.   Regrettably, due to weather and safety concerns, we had to cancel our January Alaskan Adventure presentation. We ...

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 Virginia Vespers: Evening Prayer for the Commonwealth At the midpoint of this year’s Virginia General Assembly session Virginia Bishops Francis X. DiLorenzo and Paul S. Loverde and their public policy agency, the Virginia Catholic Conference, invite government officials and the public to the first-ever Virginia Vespers: Evening Prayer for the Commonwealth at the beautiful, historic Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17.  The hour-long service will draw on an ancient Christian liturgy to pray for the needs of Virginia. Join lawmakers and public officials of all faiths, c...

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The Virginia Catholic Conference invites Catholics to come to Richmond to advocate for life and justice during this winter’s General Assembly session on one of three newly introduced Catholics in the Capital Days. The dates are Tuesday, Jan. 26, Thursday, Feb. 4, and Wednesday, Feb. 17. (On Feb. 17 the Conference and Virginia Bishops will also host Virginia Vespers at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond at 5 p.m.  All are invited.)  To attend Catholics in the Capital Days, call or email your senator and delegate to set up your appointments, and then register with the Conference at office@vacatholi...

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2016 Superbowl Chili Sales Our Knights of Columbus Council will offer delicious chili to our parishioners.  Pre-sales will be held after Masses on January 16-17, January 23-24, January 30-31, 2016.  Stop by in the Commons for your order!  The chili will be available for pick up after Mass on February 6 and February 7, 2015.  Get some super chili and be ready for the game!  Your purchase helps support the Council’s activities that serve our church and community.  Please contact Co-Chairs Jose Alcaine at (804) 741-2541 or at jakanola@comcast.net, or Bart Leahey at (804) 240-9859 or at b...

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Saint Bridget Friends of Music 2015 - 2016 Concert Series Friday, January 29, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. Daniel Stipe, Organist  Richmond’s own virtuoso organist gives a concert in support of the LPM program of Virginia.  He is a prizewinner in the William Hall Pipe Organ Competition in San Antonio (where he also garnered the Hymn-playing Prize), the Tulsa Crescendo Music Awards, the Fort Wayne National Organ Playing Competition, and the AGO/Quimby Region VII Competition for Young Organists. He maintains an active concert schedule, with recent performances in Richmond, Nashville, Chattanooga, Princet...

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CARITAS is Coming! February 20th through the 27th We are collecting donations and sign-ups sheets are in the Commons Some of the items we will need: Laundry Detergent, Lysol Spray - Travel Sized: baby powder, tissues, shampoo, toothpaste New: Boxers (S, M, L-XXL), Short-Sleeved and Long-sleeved Undershirts (S, M, L-XXL), White Socks New or Gently Used: Belts, Sweatshirts and sweat pants, Coats, Scarves, Gloves, Dark colored knit hats or Baseball Caps, Twin Sized Blankets and Flat Sheets, Pillow cases and pillows, Backpacks, Duffels and Totes  Gift Certificates:  WalMart, Target, Costco, or BJ&r...

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