Entries for 'MHealy'

 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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Join Us for 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 please cont...

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Our schedule as we welcome all to our Christmas Masses December 24: Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Eve 6:00 pm in the Church 6:00 pm in Mother Presentation Hall 8:00 pm in the Church 10:30 pm in the Church A 30-minute Prelude will include Christmas Carols to be sung by all at the above Masses 6 pm, 8 pm and 10:30 pm December 25: Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Day 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 11:00 am in the Church A 30-minute Carol Sing will precede each Mass. Please Note: No 5:00 pm Mass on Christmas Day December 31, Vigil Mass for Holy Mary, Mother of God: 5:30 pm January 1, Mass for ...

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Fair Trade Coffee and Tea Sales for Christmas The weekend of December 19/20 we will be offering an assortment of coffee, tea, hot cocoa, chocolate bars and chocolate covered coffee beans (YUMM!) just in time for Christmas – stuff a stocking or bring the relatives some goodies.  In time for holiday table we have a variety of new coffee and teas and you lovers of java drops know they are back again.  Both the St. Bridget coffee and Singing Rooster are in beautiful bags with a fresh seal that will keep that fresh roast taste longer. Stop by in the commons after Mass to see the wide assortment being offered....

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Advent Holy Hours and Confessions Confessions will be heard during Holy Hours on December 15 from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm and on December 19 from 8:30 am until 9:30 am. This opportunity will replace the annual Advent Reconciliation Service. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament These Holy Hours will open with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament which will remain on the altar for adoration and private prayer until the end of the Holy Hour.  Confessions will be heard during the hour.  Of course you may remain in church for some or all of the hour. Do you have to go to Confession if you come to this?  ...

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception Tuesday, December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Holy Day of Obligation.  A Vigil Mass on December 7th will be celebrated at 5:30 pm and on December 8th Masses will be celebrated at 7:00 am, 9:00 am, Noon and 5:30 pm.  

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Holiday Memorial Service The holiday season brings on powerful memories and emotions, and it can be a particularly painful time for those who have lost a child. If you have experienced this loss, or know someone who has, we want you to know about a special service to be held at Church of the Holy Comforter, 4819 Monument Avenue, on Monday, December 7, at 7 p.m. The Holiday Memorial Service, now in its ninth year, is an interfaith offering sponsored by several area congregations—Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish—to provide a time and place for families to remember the child they lost. The holiday season is f...

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Thursday, Dec. 17th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm   We will hold our traditional Christmas luncheon (wear your green and red!).   Tom Fadula, accordionist with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra, will thoroughly entertain us!  The Kindergarten singers will serenade us. Attendees are invited to bring their favorite homemade Christmas cookies or baked item. Come prepared to sing some Christmas Carols! Sign-up in on the Saints and Sinners bulletin board. to be held in the Parish Commons. 

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Join Dr. Jill Zackrisson after the Vigil Mass at St. Bridget's on Saturday, December 5th, to learn more about Dignitas Health.  Opening in the Spring of 2016, Dignitas Health will be a pro-Life family and women's health clinic operating in accordance with Catholic bioethics and providing NaPro Technology services, the only fertility treatment approved by the Catholic Church. Click here to join our Facebook Event page.

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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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2015 Catholic  Women’s Conference: “WOMEN ON THE WAY” November 21, 2015 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm For the third year the diocese is hosting a diocesan-wide Catholic Women’s Conference! This is a one-day conference for all women over 18 to come together for a day of fellowship, prayer, and learning. The theme plays on the imagery of the great women of Scripture who constantly point the way to Christ. It also calls to mind the reality that women are often pulled in a million different ways by the demands of society, family, friends, faith, and whatever else deman...

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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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All Souls Evening Prayer: To begin this month of remembrance we invite you, your family and friends to take part in an “All Souls Evening Prayer” liturgy as we remember all parishioners who have died, and especially those who died in the last year.  That liturgy will take place this year on Monday, November 2 at 7:30 PM, in the church. The choirs of St. Bridget will lead the music of the liturgy, accompanied by organ & strings. The names of those who were buried from St. Bridget over the past November through October this year will be read aloud. If your loved one passed to eternal life during the past...

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