Entries for October 2015

Posted in the Parish HIstory section of the website, Monsignor Carr has filmed series of short video clips where he gives insights into the history and some of the theology of Saint Bridget Church and Community. The nine video series covers a wide variety of topics including the founding of the Church, our organ, the stained glass windows, artwork and statuary, etc. The organ music accompanying each clip was recorded at Saint Bridget. Please enjoy and share with your friends and fellow community members. Parish History Video Series

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Inaugural Concert of the Friends of Music 2015 – 2016 Series: Friday, November 20, 2015 at 7:30 pm Allen Bean, Music Minister at Saint Bridget Church, will give a concert on the church’s highly regarded John-Paul Buzard, Opus 42 Pipe Organ.  Selections for this concert are mostly short pieces that will explore the instrument’s variety of tonal color; and the variety of musical styles from the organ repertoire.  The church is located at 6006 Three Chopt with free parking in front and behind.  The concert is free.  However, donations will be gratefully accepted for futur...

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Thanksgiving Celebration – “Priests and Pies” The St. Bridget Saints and Sinners will hold their annual “Priests and Pies” Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 12th at Noon in Church Hall.  A buffet luncheon will served.  Our new Parochial Vicar, Fr. George Prado, will introduce himself to our parishioners.  All are invited to bring a home-baked Thanksgiving pie to share!  The cost will be $5 payable at the door.  Please bring some canned goods for the needy in our community.   

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Faith Clips series by Bishop Robert Barron Starting Nov. 8th - Join us from 10:15 to 10:45 each Sunday morning for this new series on the basic truths of our Catholic faith. We will meet in the small nursery immediately following 9 a.m. Mass and finish before 11 a.m. Mass starts. Stay late or come early, but don’t miss this exciting opportunity to have your theological and spiritual  questions answered by Bishop Robert Barron.  

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What is Alpha?  Alpha is a 10-week course that meets once a week and focuses on your relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit.  We meet for dinner, watch a video and have small group discussions.  Maybe you have a friend or loved one who has been away from the church for a while and would be perfect to get involved with Alpha?  Hundreds of St. Bridget’s parishioners have been through the program with great success! It is a great way to meet other parishioners or find a smaller faith group!  Alpha will begin on Thursday, January 7th, 2016, at 6:00.  Find out more about Alpha:  ...

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Pursuing the Golden Rule through civic engagement this Election Day & beyond A Statement by Bishops Francis X. DiLorenzo and Paul S. Loverde October 2015 When Pope Francis spoke to Congress in September he told members, “You are called to defend and preserve the dignity of your fellow citizens in the tireless and demanding pursuit of the common good, for this is the chief aim of all politics.” He further encouraged legislators and “the entire people of the United States” to use “the Golden Rule” (MT 7:12) as their guide. “This Rule points us in a clear direction. Let us t...

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