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A Tribute to Notre Dame de Paris – Tuesday, June 18th, 5:00 pm, Parish Commons - Please join in an evening of fine food and fellowship with the St. Bridget’s Saints and Sinners as we return to Paris, City of Lights and pay tribute to Notre Dame de Paris!  Our annual dinner begins with a social hour at 5:00 pm featuring finger foods, tasty wine and crafty beer.  Our dinner will include delicious French cuisine and dessert, lovingly catered by our Kitchenettes!  Some nice music and candlelight will set the mood!  The Gentlemen of Saint Bridget, the Choir of the Men’s Ministry, will ...

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There are multiple VIRTUS training opportunities coming up! June 1st at 9 a.m. and June 10th at 7 p.m. in the Murphy Conference Room. Click Here to Register.  What is VIRTUS? VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practices programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing, and promote rightdoing within religious organizations. The VIRTUS programs empower organizations and people to better control risk, and improve the lives of all who interact with the Church.  Who should be trained? VIRTUS training is offered for any adult who would like to be trained. The more adults who are trained, the ...

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Coming Events for the Saints and Sinners! Spring in is the Air – Ask the Weatherman! – Thursday, May 9th; 10:00 am – Noon.  Andrew Freiden, Richmond’s favorite weather reporter and meteorologist at Channel 12, will tell us how weather forecasts are determined, how changes are made, and what types of models and inputs are used.  Everyone enjoys talking about and predicting the weather – come hear how it is done by a professional!  Bring some Danish to share!  A contribution is requested.  (Parish Commons). For more information, contact Yvonne Smith at 525-7898 or...

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Nathan Laube 2019 Saint Bridget Guest Concert Artist May 3rd 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Nathan Laube is considered to be one of the best organists of our time. Audiences, colleagues and the critics all praise him for his artistry. His technique stuns other organists. For the average listener, it’s a technique that brings music to life.   Nathan’s accomplishments are impressive for so young a person. He is Assistant Professor of Organ at the Eastman School of Music (one of the most respected organ departments in the world). He was chosen to give the first concert on the newly restored organ of K...

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Join the Contemporary Choir and the Youth of Saint Bridget for Dinner and Adoration after the 5pm Mass on Sunday March 3rd.  6:00 p.m.: Jambalaya dinner in the school Cafeteria  6:45 p.m.: Short talk from Dan Harms Youth Minister followed immediately by exposition and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Church.  All ages are welcome to join us to pray and prepare ourselves for Lent!  

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10 Thursday Nights  Starting January 3rd, 6 -8 p.m. Hundreds of Saint Bridget Parishioners have experienced Alpha – don’t you think it is time for you to see what all the hype is about??? Bring a friend – all are welcome, even if they are from another parish!    Make Alpha part of your New Year’s Resolutions for 2019….. it will be a resolution that will be easy to keep!!!   Do 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? It is a g...

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President James Madison - History Comes Alive!  – Thursday, January 24th, 10:30 – Noon.  Come hear and see history come alive as historical reenactor Mr. Charles Wessinger entertains and educates us as our fourth President, James Madison.  President Madison was an American statesman and Founding Father who served as President from 1809 to 1817.  He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  Our St. Bridget 6th&nbs...

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Monsignor William Carr invites all parishioners and community members to join us in prayer and celebration on Saturday, January 12th, as His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop Barry Knestout leads the Dedication of our completed Bell Tower and Landscaping Project.  We will gather outside in front of the Bell Tower at 5 p.m. for the Dedication. A reception will follow in the Church Commons after the 5:30 p.m. Mass.

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The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Adoration from 1:30-2:30 p.m. with the intention of prayer being the consolation of the Stivers family and the repose of the soul of Jen Stivers. All are welcome. 

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10 Thursday Nights  Starting January 3rd, 6 -8 p.m.   Hundreds of Saint Bridget Parishioners have experienced Alpha – don’t you think it is time for you to see what all the hype is about??? Bring a friend – all are welcome, even if they are from another parish!    To RSVP or if you have ANY questions please contact Michael Siewers at michael@siewers.com or 804-839-0372.   Make Alpha part of your New Year’s Resolutions for 2019….. it will be a resolution that will be easy to keep!!!   Do you have a...

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Ladies of Saint Bridget We will be studying the Passion and Resurrection Narratives of Jesus beginning on Wednesday, January 9 at 9:00 am in the Church Hall.   Explore the passion and resurrection of Christ are at the core of Christian faith and form the capstone of each of the four gospels. This study opens Matthew, Mark, Luke and John individually to reveal the special insights each has preserved. Examining the passion and resurrection will challenge you to incorporate both the pain of the cross and the hope of the resurrection into daily living. This is a seven week study from Little Rock.  We will ...

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During the months of December through February Habitat sees a drastic drop off in our volunteers. We very much need your help this winter. We currently have 30 build site spots to fill in December between 4 different projects, and nearly 200 spots to fill in January! Help in our ReStores is also needed. Visit saintbridgetchurch.org/habitat for a list of all the build help we need. Contact wguthrie@richmondhabitat.org for build help, and hmorris@richmondhabitat.org for ReStore opportunities. Upcoming Build Opportunities: all shifts are 8AM-3PM W. Aside from these Saturday spots there are a lot of weekday spots available:...

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December 2nd: Adoration At 6 p.m. (after the 5pm Mass) a spaghetti dinner will be offered in the school cafeteria.  At 6:40 p.m. a candle lit procession will enter the church followed by a brief talk on the incarnation and Adoration by Youth Minister, Dan Harms. Deacon Charlie Giovannetti will expose the Blessed Sacrament and music will be provided by the Contemporary Choir.  Adoration will continue for about an hour and all ages are encouraged to attend!   December 7th & 8th: Feast of the Immaculate Conception Join us in celebrating the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mar...

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December 6th, 7 p.m. at Saint Bridget, Richmond December 11th, 10 a.m. at Saint Mary, Richmond Each session will be approximately two hours including time for questions from the audience and answers from our panelists. Based on Bishop Knestout’s pastoral letter regarding abuse in the Church, “From Tragedy to Hope" this panel conversation gathers voices and expert insight from lay, clerical, and professional perspectives. Please join us at either presentation for this important conversation to deepen our understanding of the Bishop’s statement, the abuse scandal, and what it means for o...

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Saint Bridget is excited to announce that we are in discussions with other area parishes to bring the Saint Vincent de Paul society to our community. This will increase our engagement with those seeking aid. Interested in getting involved? Contact Paul Amrhein in our human concerns office. 

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Announcement of First RCIA Session of the 2018/2019 Program Year The introductory session for the 2018/2019 RCIA Program at Saint Bridget Parish will occur on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, from 6:00-7:45 p.m. in the Murphy Conference Room. All interested persons should attend. There will be a single session this year running from the indicated September start date through Pentecost, better to foster fellowship, camaraderie, and mutual support within the group, and effective assimilation into the Saint Bridget community. Refreshments will be offered. Please contact Deacon Patrick White at (804) 282-9511, ext. 330 with ...

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Today, Attorney General Mark Herring publicly announced his office’s investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse by clergy in Virginia.  The Diocese of Arlington and the Diocese of Richmond assure the faithful and the public that we are cooperating with the Attorney General’s office. Any instance of child sexual abuse is intolerable and gravely immoral. We hope that this process will bring healing for all victims and confirm our commitment to accountability and justice. Having met with victims, we know that such abuse is unforgettable and many carry that burden with them throughout their l...

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New Bishop Barron book coming to our Tuesday Morning Book Group! WHAT will we read? To Light a Fire On the Earth, Proclaiming the Gospel in a Secular Age. BY BISHOP ROBERT BARRON WHEN do we meet? 9AM-10:30 AM Tuesdays, beginning October 23rd. WHERE we meet? PCMR - Parish Center Meeting Room (space next to the kitchen.) WHO? Men and women of all ages attend, all are welcome in this casual small group setting. HOW? No long term committment, come and go as your schedule allows. No fees just bring your own book and be ready to meet some friendly people of all ages. (Note: ...

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Friday, October 12th, 10:30 – 12:00 pm in the Saint Bridget Parish Commons. Come hear and see history come alive as historical reenactor Mr. Charles Wessinger entertains and educates us as our fourth President, James Madison.  President Madison was an American statesman and Founding Father who served as President from 1809 to 1817.  He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.   Our St. Bridget 6th grade will join us for the pre...

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When is this event?  All day, Saturday, October 6, 2018 What is the Virginia Catholic Youth Day? Known as an ongoing tradition in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, the Catholic youth of our Diocese gather at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg to join in community and fellowship. The day includes admission to the park all day long, Sunday Vigil Mass, and dinner as a Diocese. What is the schedule for the day? 10:00am Busch Gardens opens, pick-up tickets near the front entrance 12:00pm Ticket pickup ends 3:15pm Celebration of Sunday Vigil Mass at Abbey Stone Theatre at Busch Gardens 5:30pm Diocesan...

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