Entries for January 2018

Liturgy is the most essential work we do at Saint Bridget, as the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith.  We are blessed to have so many liturgies at Saint Bridget every weekend.  Yet these cannot take place without the help of lay ministers to greet the Assembly, proclaim the Word, and serve the Eucharist.   By virtue of our Baptism, each of us is called to serve. Everyone who is baptized has Christ’s imprint and therefore is worthy of being a Liturgy Minister, whether as an Usher, Lector or Eucharistic Minister. How might you answer the call? Please join us for Part 1 of Min...

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ministry matters

How and when did Catholics start praying the rosary?  Why do we pray the rosary?  Is the rosary really a very powerful prayer? What does it mean that we can rely on Our Lady's intercession for us?....Please come to "Morning of the Rosary" at St. Bridget Church on Sat., Feb. 3,2018, with Fr. Athanasius Murphy,OP from Baltimore. Mass 8:00am,  followed by food/fellowship, 9:00 talk(PCB), praying of the rosary,  optional opportunity to enroll in a Confraternity of the Rosary(members strive to pray one rosary each week) with sp...

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To all Saint Bridget Catholic Men – Online Membership in the Knights of Columbus, through your Saint Bridget Council 5476, is now live in Virginia. Council 5476 is now inviting eligible men to join the Order online by sending them to www.kofc.org/joinus  - For more information and a personal invitation from our membership director, please contact Gary Port at (804) 741-8666 or email him at agport@verizon.net  We look forward to welcoming more Catholic men into our brotherhood and helping them to experience the transformative power of membership in the Knights of Columbus.

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Knights, Columbus, Men

Monsignor Carr and the Liturgy Committee cordially invite you for an evening of fellowship and faith sharing on Wednesday, January 31st from 7:00-8:30 pm.   Please join us for wine and cheese, a presentation on personal prayer by Deacon Pat, group discussion of prayer forms from the gift book, 13 Powerful Ways to Pray, and concluding with Evening Prayer.   Register Please register in person after mass in the Commons, or by email --  stbliturgycommittee@gmail.com -- or by phone with Yvonne Smith (804) 525-7898.   Weather The event will be canceled if Henrico County sch...

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The Knights of Columbus had a banner year in 2017 receiving numerous awards, and a record high number of members totaling 91. Our goal is to reach 100 by the beginning of Lent. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Knight in St Bridget Council 5476, please contact membership director Gary Port at  (804)741-8666, or email at agport@verizon.net          

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Knights, Columbus

When Ash Wednesday rolls around on February 14th, we want to make sure that you have what you need to make your Lenten journey a time of prayerful reflection. That's why for 2018, we've redesigned the CRS Rice Bowl app, ensuring that you have time for prayer even during the busiest moments of your week. DOWNLOAD THE APP What's more, the CRS Rice Bowl app is the perfect way to take the global Share the Journey campaign—launched by Pope Francis last September—to the next level. You'll find reflections, videos and stories that challenge you to commit your Le...

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