General News

Victim Assistance Support Harm happened in isolation, Healing can happen together. For those who have suffered abuse by clergy residing in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, we invite you to join virtually on August 24 at 7pm.  Spouses and affected community members are also welcome.  These gatherings, led by an independent facilitator, will offer a safe environment for participants to connect, share experiences, support, and heal.  For information to or attend, call the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (877) 887-9603 or email dana@atreeplanted.org --- Any individual who has been sexually abused by ...

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For the Parishioners of Saint Bridget’s Catholic Church, Wednesday – October 12, 2022   About the Trip Don’t miss this exciting day tour to Baltimore, Maryland, aboard a comfortable, deluxe motor coach! Guided tours at two Catholic landmarks and lunch in the Inner Harbor area are included! The first stop is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Baltimore Basilica. It was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States and was among the first major religious buildings constructed in the nation after the adoption ...

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Snowball Lane will be closed from July 25th through August 22nd for repair and repaving.  Parking, including handicaped parking, will still be available on the blacktop, in front of the Church, and on the streets surrounding the parish.  Snowball Lane is the one way lane you enter from York Rd. and wraps behind the elementary school and past the parish offices.  Snowball Lane is named after Snowball, the dog of Mother Presentation, who was headmistress at Saint Bridget school for many years. There is a memorial stone on snowball lane for the beloved dog.   

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Mother Presentation Hall and Snowball Lane are well known to parishioners of today as the School Gymnasium and the one-way lane that wraps behind it, but here's a bit about the namesakes of these Saint Bridget landmarks.  About Mother Presentation & The Order of Sisters Order Name  Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). Originated in France, was based out of Tarrytown, New York when Saint Bridget welcomed the Sisters, and is now headquartered in California. Notably, the order started Loyola Marymount Univeristy in Los Angeles. Their motto is “Ut Vitam Habeant,” (So...

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August 9 at 7pm in Church Hall.  The Youth Ministry Visioning Session is for parents and catechists to discuss our structure of youth ministry, religious education, and Confirmation prep.  We are asking questions about how we should organize outreach to youth in our parish for this fall, and we want to hear ideas from parents and catechists. Andrew Waring, the Director of Evangelization from the Diocese and a Saint Bridget Parishioner will be helping to guide the process.  This Visioning Session comes at an important point of transition in Youth Ministry as we search for a new Youth Minister.&n...

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Food Drive for Commonwealth Catholic Charities – Please Help Feed the Needy in Our Community!  -  Fellow parishioners, thank you for your generous donations to the parish food drives being sponsored by the St. Bridget Knights of Columbus.  Our next parish food drive will take place on Saturday, July 30th from 8:45 am to 11:00 in front of the church.  Food items and gift cards will be collected for Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry.  We are also collecting school supplies for elementary school students to be distributed by Catholic Charities.  Please visit our par...

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