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OCTOBERFEST 2015! - Men, Join Us for St. Bridget’s 16th Annual Octoberfest! Ready to spend a casual fall afternoon outside, craft-brewed beer in hand, pitching horseshoes, and watching football?  Want to meet other men from St. Bridget’s and other parishes?  Then join us for this year’s Octoberfest!  Hosted by the St. Bridget’s Men’s Ministry, this men’s social event has been a great hit over the years, and one you’ll surely enjoy!  Once again, we’re shipping in those famous brats from Usinger’s of Milwaukee, and serving them up with sauerkraut, p...

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Pre-K to 5th Grade Registration Forms: Religious Education  Middle School, High Schoool and Confirmation Registration: Youth Ministry Home

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St. Bridget Saints and Sinners - James River Cruise and Buffet Lunch!  -  October 22, 2015;  10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Join us on the “City of Fredericksburg” Paddle Wheel Boat for a wonderful tour of the James River.  We’ll depart from Rockett’s Landing (3101 Wharf Street Richmond, VA 23223) for a 2 hour cruise of the beautiful James River.  See the James and its shorelines as our earliest settlers did five centuries ago!  Our cruise includes a freshly made All-U-Can-Eat lunch buffet featuring sliced ham, turkey, roast beef, hot pulled pork bbq, and a variety of salads.&nb...

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    Diaper Drive - October 17 & 18 In recognition of the Feast of St. Gerard, Patron Saint of Expectant Mothers, the Saint Bridget’s Respect Life Committee is holding a DIAPER DRIVE on October 17th & 18th.  We will be collecting diapers and wipes after all Masses.  Needed: Size “newborn” and size “one” are preferred.  All items will benefit the East End Pregnancy Test and Help Center as well as the Pregnancy Center of Metro Richmond.  

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September 19-27th Richmond will host the UCI Road World Championships Saint Bridget: Three Chopt Road interruption - Sunday, September 27th Three Chopt Road will be closed in our area on Sunday, September 27th from 8:45 am until 9:15 am for the UCI World Championship Bike Race. The race will start at the University of Richmond and go south on Three Chopt Road. Masses will be celebrated as usual but during that time you will not be able to use Three Chopt Road.    Cathedral of the Sacred Heart: Cathedral Welcomes the World The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is helping to organically grow the fan...

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Parish Pancake Breakfast September 20th 8:30 am - 11:00 am MPH (school gym) Pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee, juice, milk - new this year gluten free options! $4/person, $12/family.  Tickets on sale after Masses: Sept. 5-6 and Sept. 12-13 You can also send payment into the church office. Please make all checks out to St. Bridget Church and note name, phone number, number of guests, and number of gluten free meals.  You may also purchase tickets through E-giving.  

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Labor Day Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am on Monday, September 7th - please join us!  

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Dear Parishioners, I know you will want​ to join me in welcoming Monsignor Thomas G. Miller back to St. Bridget Parish.  Monsignor Miller will be celebrating some Daily Masses and Sunday Masses with us.   Monsignor Miller was Pastor of St. Bridget from 1995 to 2002.  He and I served here as assistants to founding pastor Monsignor Francis J. Byrne in the early ‘70’s.  Monsignor Miller was pastor of St. Mary, Blacksburg, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral and most recently Pastor of St. Andrew, Roanoke. Monsignor Miller retired (☺) from pastoral leadership and lives in our parish. ...

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Our Bible Study groups are preparing to start in September. These studies are ongoing throughout the fall months, so feel free to join in anytime! Below is a description of each study. Monday Morning Adventures in Matthew: The King and His Kingdom by Jeff Cavins. Set in the rich context of Jesus’ Jewish culture, Adventures in Matthew focuses on the fulfillment of the promises of the Old Testament. Join us as we learn the universal truths of the Kingdom of God and understand more fully God’s will for us today. This 24-week study will begin September 14th and will continue through the winter and s...

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Saints and Sinners Summer End Social Thursday, September 17th, 5:00 p.m. in the Church Commons Please join us for our third annual “Welcome Back from Summer” Wine and Beer Tasting!  We’ll gather together to share fellowship and how you spent your summer vacation!  Come sample fine wine, or try some tasty beers.  Some light food refreshment will accompany our tasting, and there will be non-alcoholic beverages available, too.  All parishioners are welcome!  Please register on the Saints and Sinners Bulletin Board in the Parish Commons so we know you plan to join in this fun even...

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Fr. Robert Barron will present a lecture entitled, "Evangelizing with the Heart of a Shepherd” on Friday August 14th at 7:30pm. This lecture is presented by The Bishop Keane Institute, a ministry of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the talk will be held Bethel Church - 1705 Todds Lane, Hampton, VA 23666  Advanced Tickets, Full Details and Information about the Speaker can be found at the Saint Bridget Fr. Robert Barron Event page.  About the Speaker Father Robert Barron is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and currently the Rector of Mundelein Semi...

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Geline Williams To Be Honored Mass of Thanksgiving August 27, 6:00 pm  Mrs. Geline B. Williams will be honored during a Mass of Thanksgiving to be celebrated at St. Mary Church in Richmond on August 27 at 6 pm.  Father Michael Renninger, Pastor will be the Celebrant and Monsignor William Carr, St. Bridget Pastor will be the Homilist. Mrs. Williams recently retired from the National Right To Life Board of Directors, having served as a member for 34 years.  Mrs. Williams also served as its Chairperson and throughout her life has been an articulate and passionate advocate for all life from conception to ...

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Join Bishop DiLorenzo and experts in Norfolk to talk about “Laudato Si’,  Pope Francis’ encyclical on ecology, and how it applies to environmental issues facing the Tidewater.  “Praised Be: How Pope Francis’ Encyclical Speaks to Tidewater’s Looming Environmental Crisis - A Symposium of Church, Military, Scientific and Community Leaders” will take place Tuesday, August 25, at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish, 520 Graydon Avenue, Norfolk.  Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Panelists include a Church theologian, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David Titley (ret.), and Emily S...

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Father Stefan has been appointed pastor of Saint Therese in Farmville effective August 1. We are all very grateful to Father Stefan for his wonderful priestly ministry among us and wish him well in his new assignment. Farewell receptions for Father Stefan will be held after all Masses August 8th and 9th. A potluck breakfast reception will be held after 8am Morning Mass on Tuesday, July 28. Please plan to stay a bit after Mass to thank Father Stefan and wish him well.  Fr. Stefan will be replaced by Fr. George Prado. More information on Fr. George will be available here on SaintBridgetChurch.o...

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Join us to celebrate Seminarian Tom Lawrence! On Saturday, July 18th, we will have a Reception for Tom following the 5:30 Mass.  Please join us to celebrate his journey to priesthood and to thank him for all of his years of Ministry at Saint Bridget Parish. Tom Lawrence has been a life-long parishioner of Saint Bridget Church. He attended Saint Bridget School and Benedictine High School. Tom has been an active part of the RCIA program and has been instrumental in preparing our teens for Confirmation. In August he will be entering seminary formation in Washington D.C.   

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Vocations, Volunteer, Priesthood, Community, Service, Thank You

  Do you hear God calling you to serve our parish as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector or Usher? Take some time during the quieter summertime to listen for God's voice.  Our next training session for new liturgical ministers will take place in the Church Hall (downstairs) on Saturday morning, July 18. Registration begins at 8:30 am following the 8:00 am Mass.  Parents, this is a great opportunity to be a role model for your children while you are worshiping together as a family. To help with your discernment or for information on these ministries, see our Liturgical Ministry &nbs...

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Quo Vadis Tuesday 07-14-2015 – Friday 07-17-2015 All Day We are very excited to announce our first annual Quo Vadis Camp for high-school aged guys!    What is Quo Vadis? Quo Vadis is a Latin phrase which translated means “Where are you going?” The goal of the Quo Vadis Camp is to bring high school aged men together who desire to grow in faithful discipleship and personal holiness to be better able to discover their own vocation invitation from our Lord, whatever that might be. This is accomplished through a 4 day experience that is highly energetic, fun, active, prayerful, and me...

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Fr. Gerry Kaggwa will be here June 27 and 28 to speak about the Diocesan Missionary cooperation weekend and ask for support through  a 2nd collection.   Father Gerry (former Parochial Vicar here at St. Bridget) is Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena in Clarksville, St. Paschal Baylon in South Boston, and Church of the Good Shepherd in South Hill. The distance between parishes is approximately 50 miles. The three cluster parishes are all mission parishes located in areas of Virginia that do not have much industry and have been hit hard by the economic downturn. Most of the parishioners are retired...

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Newly ordained Father Daniel Cogut will be in residence in our rectory during July. Father Danny will be assisting with Masses and confessions, hospital and assisted living visits. In August Father Danny will go to his first assignment as a priest, to be parochial vicar at the newly clustered Richmond parishes of St. Patrick. St. Peter and St. John. Click here to see Father Daniel speak about his Vocation in the Diocese of Richmond's recent Living Our Mission promotional video.  Welcome and pray for him as he begins his Priestly Ministry!

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Priest, Cogut

Feast Day Mass for St. Josemaria , the Founder of Opus Dei, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Richmond A special Mass of the Feast Day of St. Josemaria Escriva, the Founder of Opus Dei, will be celebrated Friday evening, June 19, at 7:00 at St. Bridget Catholic Church.  The Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Lawrence Kutz, a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei.  Confessions will be available from 2 to 5 pm and 6:00 to 6:45 pm.  A reception will follow the Mass.  All are welcome!  

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