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We could really use your help as we prepare for our upcoming blood drive. There are still open appointment times, and here are three easy ways you can help us meet our goal on 8/22/21. 8:30am-12:30pm in Mother Presentation Hall 1. Sign up! Schedule your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org or download the Blood Donor App. 2. Invite your spouse or significant other. Share the love as you share the lifesaving gift of blood together. 3. Invite a friend to our drive. Donating blood is always more fun with a friend, so bring one along or in place of your donation. Your donation means so much to the Knights of Co...

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Knights of Columbus Council 5476 once again invites all Catholic men of St Bridget parish to join us at our monthly Into the Breach virtual meeting.  Our next Zoom meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 pm. and will last approximately 1 hour. Into the Breach is a 12-episode video series produced by the Knights of Columbus. One video is watched at each of our monthly meetings held throughout the year. The topic of each video seeks to answer the question of what it means to be a man and what it means to live as a Catholic man in today’s world.  The goal of our meetings is to spur discussi...

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      "Dear Parishioners,  Many thanks to all our parishioners for your generous contributions of food and gift cards this past weekend! You have helped feed the many hungry and homeless served by St. Peter Catholic Church in the city. The collection resulted in a large amount of food and $500 in gift cards from Kroger for St. Peter Church. The Knights of Columbus very much appreciate your commitment to helping the hungry in our community. We thank the St. Bridget staff for helping to promote the food drive. For your calendar, the next food drive will be on Saturday,...

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The founder of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Michael McGivney, was beatified last year and this year we celebrate his first full feast day! Watch our daily Mass celebrating Fr. McGivney here.  Check out a beautifully done five minute documentary on Bl. Fr. McGivney's life here. Get information about Saint Bridget's very own Knights of Columbus Council 5476 here.  The Knights of Columbus have four guiding principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Thank you worthy Knights for your work in our parish, community, and country! 

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Join us for a virtual Art and Scripture presentation on the Blessed Mother in honor of the Feast of the Assumption and our focus on the Immaculate Heart of Mary during the month of August. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts docent and Saint Bridget parishioner Mary Anne Peppiat will join parishioner and catechist Anne Marie Condlin for a presentation of images of the Blessed Mother and accompanying scriptural reflections.  This presentation will be held on ZOOM on Wednesday, August 18th at 7:30pm. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82710573275?pwd=cTErV1dJblFQZXNqRnJ2aDJOQUNzUT09 Meeting ID: 827 1057 3275 Pas...

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We are excited to offer a women's retreat on Saturday, August 28th from 8am-1pm. Our theme for the retreat is "Gather." Our time together will include fellowship, diving into scripture, prayer, and so much more! Women of all ages are welcome! Contact Faith Formation Director, Mary Rebecca Pugsley to sign up. 

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We are excited to offer a women's retreat on Saturday, August 28th from 8am-1pm. Our theme for the retreat is "Gather." Our time together will include fellowship, diving into scripture, prayer, and so much more! Women of all ages are welcome! Contact Faith Formation Director, Mary Rebecca Pugsley to sign up. 

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We are excited to offer a women's retreat on Saturday, August 28th from 8am-1pm. Our theme for the retreat is "Gather." Our time together will include fellowship, diving into scripture, prayer, and so much more! Women of all ages are welcome! Contact Faith Formation Director, Mary Rebecca Pugsley to sign up. 

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        "Good afternoon,  On behalf of the Henrico County chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), allow me to express my gratitude for the numerous donations for our recent bed build project at Saint Bridget Middle School. As an all-volunteer organization, we depend solely on donations to purchase bedding, mattresses, lumber, and hardware to further our mission. The nationwide estimate is that 2-3% of all children do not have a bed to sleep in. Our goal is simple, that "No kid sleeps on the floor in our town."  Thanks to the kindness of Sai...

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Mary's Choice RVA gives a big, heartfelt thank-you to our parishioners for your awesome generosity during the recent Baby Bottle Campaign -- $14,000 was raised! They are so appreciative of all the support and encouraging words they've have received. Thank you! Click here to visit Mary's Choice RVA's website.      

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Join Habitat for the biggest Women Build yet!   Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program brings together women from all walks of life to address the housing crisis facing millions of women and children worldwide. In 2019, 194 ladies joined, and even in the craziness of 2020, over 100 ladies came out to support the completion of the Cambric family's home! This year's Women Build will run from July-December and is the largest for this program ever! Women Build volunteers will be constructing not just one, but two single-family attached homes! This means twice the number of volunteers a...

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The Call Children who are rising fifth graders (and older) are invited to join the Saint Bridget Altar Server Ministry to serve the Lord and our parish in a most beautiful, rewarding ministry.  This ministry can be foundational to a child's faith formation. Parents are encouraged to consider and discuss with your children this call to serve. Even if they are nervous about altar serving, the training experience will teach them more about the Mass and introduce them to the concept of ministry.   Responsibilities Our servers are well-trained and committed to their ministry. They will have t...

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Dear Parishioners,   Father Ken Shuping has been appointed pastor of Saint Bridget effective July 5th. Father Shuping currently pastors Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Salem and Saint Gerard in Roanoke. Father is also Dean of Deanery 12.   Father James O’Reilly has been appointed Parochial Vicar for Saint Bridget effective July 5th. Father O’Reilly currently serves as parochial vicar for Saint Joseph Parish in Petersburg.   Father Tochi has been appointed administrator of the Central Virginia Cluster as of July 5th.   Father Christian will leave for Rome in the lat...

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To download our new 2021 Parish Lenten Recipe Book, click on the preview below to enter fullscreen mode, then options should appear along the bottom of your browser window, including the download icon to save the file to your device.

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  A private Funeral Mass will be said for Ellen Gentile on Saturday, April 10th at 10 a.m.  Click here to read Ellen Gentile's obituary or send flowers.    

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Join us March 19th at 2 p.m. for the funeral of Thelma Crosby Perkinson. Click here to watch the livestream.  Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thelma Crosby Perkinson, who passed onward peacefully at age 97 on Friday, February 26, 2021, in Richmond, Virginia. She was a beloved mother, friend, aunt, teacher and mentor. Her insight and genuine interest in people from all walks of life nurtured untold numbers to embrace their unique individualities and talents. Thel was a barrier-breaking renaissance woman who embodied Southern warmth and relished using hostess and culinary skil...

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the wedding The Giovannetti and Duhaime Wedding will be streamed to the Saint Bridget YouTube channel and can be viewed live by clicking here. The Live Stream will begin at about 1:45pm and the Wedding will begin at 2pm.  Thank you for joining us and God Bless the soon-to-be newlyweds!

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Whether you choose to use Online Giving (click here) or mail your Christmas Flower donation to our parish office, please include your donor name and name(s) "In Memory of" and/or "In Honor of" as you would like it to appear in the Christmas Flower Donor Listing. Information must be received by Monday, December 14th to appear in the listing. Contact Kimberly Lapkin at klapkin@saintbridgetchurch.org with any questions. Thank you for your Christmas Flower Donation to Saint Bridget Church. Wishing you and your family a peaceful Advent and blessed Christmas!

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View the livestream of the liturgy here: youtu.be/RP3OW4R2e0M Memorial donations may be made to the McShin Foundation. www.mcshin.org

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