Entries for January 2017

Please join us on Friday, February 24, 2017, 7 pm at St. Mary Catholic Church for: Rev. Ronald Nuzzi, Ph.D., The University of Notre Dame.  Senior Director of ACE RISE (Alliance for Catholic Education; Renewing Identity, Strengthening Education)   “The Future of Humanity Runs through the Family:  Parenting Worth Heralding” In the midst of the busy pace of our daily lives, it’s easy for our awareness of God’s presence to get lost in the shuffle.  As juggling parents, how do we strengthen our own relationship with God and our own faithful convictions? How do we shepherd ou...

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Humanity

Announcing a Spring 2017 Support Group for Widowed Persons - A new 9-week support group for widowed men and women will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm in a Bon Air location, beginning in March (exact date to be announced later).  Topics and discussions include normal grieving behaviors and feelings, loss of identity and changed roles, setting goals for a meaningful life, and addressing social needs and relationships.  Those who are interested in joining- or who wish to have more details- should contact one of the co-facilitators, Elaine Nowinski or Belinda Early, by February 24.  There is a reg...

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Widowed, Persons

Novam Vocem Chamber Choir to perform, Friday, February 24, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. - William Buckley, Assistant Music Minister at Saint Bridget, formed Novam Vocem in 2016 in order to let a  “new voice” proclaim beauty ever ancient and ever new.  This auditioned ensemble of eleven singers is made up of both professional and amateur musicians who live in and around Richmond, including several singers from the Saint Bridget community.  In its inaugural concert, Novam Vocem will present a varied program of sacred choral music, spanning nearly six centuries.  Thank you for supporting Novam Vocem in t...

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Choir

The Little Sisters of the Poor will be hosting their 43rd Annual Benefit Dinner on Thursday, February 9th at the Commonwealth Club. Drinks will be served beginning at 6:00pm and dinner is to be served at 7:00pm, with a live auction and Mother’s Challenge to follow. The dinner is an important fundraiser for helping the Sisters provide care for the elderly poor. If you’re interested in finding out more or attending the dinner, please contact Corinne Waldrop at 804-377-4629.  

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Little, Sisters

God Is Calling You to a Deeper Relationship with Him - If we consider that God is the Divine Bridegroom and the Church is his Bride, then the prophets can be seen as “spiritual marriage counselors.” They afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted, calling us to return to our covenant relationship with God. They urge us to repentance, warn us of the dangers of sin, and announce the blessings of faithfulness. Their prophetic words speak to us even today, as they draw us closer to our heavenly Bridegroom. Saint Bridget Church will begin the ten session “The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy&rd...

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Relationship

Ministry Matters – A Call to Liturgy Ministry We believe that God calls us to ministry, and that God provides for all a parish's needs. We have a need for ministers to serve during each of our weekend Masses.  We especially need ushers. We will warmly welcome all those for whom now is the time to say Yes! to God's call to serve in any of the liturgical ministries: lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, or usher. Both men and women are welcome to all ministries. If you are a teen interested in serving, contact Mary Ann Peppiatt (741-3739) for an explanation of where you can serve before and ...

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Liturgy Ministry