General News

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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Middle School & High School Youth Groups (and Confirmation) Middle School Youth Group, High School Youth Group and/or Confirmation Prep. Visit saintbridgetchurch.org/youth to view calendars and to sign up for text updates! Dan Harms, Coordinator of Middle and High School Youth Ministry at  (804) 282-9511, ext. 313 (also, sbvayouth@gmail.com)   Pre-k through 5th Grade (and First Communion / First Reconciliation) Register Here for Pre-K through 5 Religious Education Program and sacramental preparation programs for First Reconciliation and First Communion Get more informa...

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What is a Diocesan Middle School Day Camp? The Office for Evangelization offers a week-long day camp experience for middle school youth. The goal of the camp is to bring together middle school youth from area parishes to build community, grow in the knowledge of the faith, and encounter Christ through prayer and sacrament. This high-energy camp is filled with fun games, service activities, small group discussions, time for prayer, and a trip to a water park. Dan will be in and out throughout the week and unfortunately, won't be there on Monday (first day).  Virtus Trained Adult chaperones will be really hel...

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Parents, we are beginning some small group initiatives this year especially to serve you! Our parenting fellowship small groups, divided according to parents of children in grades pre-K through K, 1-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12, respectively,  all focus on building community and solidarity among parents, as they raise children in a difficult culture, as well as on building an appropriate Catholic environment for each age group. The Faith Formation Office supplies materials for discussion in dialogue with each group that forms. If you are interested in starting a parenting fellowship small group or joining one, please c...

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“How Do I Talk to My Kids About the Clergy Abuse Scandal?” with Mr. Robert Feduccia Nationally-known speaker, retreat leader, writer. If you are a parent or grandparent who is searching for a way to talk to your children about the clergy abuse scandals, we invite you to join us for a special presentation by Mr. Robert Feduccia who is a husband, father, and nationally-known speaker. For many years, Robert focused his efforts in the field of youth ministry, and he is one of the most sought-after Catholic speakers in the USA.  Robert will be coming to St. Mary Church for a presentation abou...

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The following excerpts are from a letter from Bishop Knestout (the complete letter can be found here). As you know, on September 14th Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina and in the ensuing days its widespread flooding devastated that region. We offer our prayers to families who have lost loved ones or are among those injured. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops asked that we take up a special collection for the humanitarian, long-term recovery and Church needs arising from these storms. We are making a special appeal on October 6-7 for the ongoing disasters of 2018. The funds col...

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Bulldog Blast  Run with the Bulldogs! Join the Saint Bridget Catholic School Community for its annual 5K run and 1-mile fun run Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 at Saint Bridget School. The 5K Run will start at 8AM, the 1-mile Fun Run will start at 9AM and the carnival will be open from 9AM- 12PM. This event is open to everyone; encourage your family and friends to join you at this fun-filled event! Race registration can be found at Saint Bridget Catholic School Bulldog Blast 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Please email Kathleen Pennock with any questions at kathleenpennock@yahoo.com. Carnival  Through Se...

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Servant Leadership Are you interested in helping with this rewarding community-wide service experience? The Day of Service connects the Saint Bridget School and Church communities and kicks off the Saint Bridget Lenten Retreat with a day of service projects around the campus and around Richmond.  Contact Christy Turnbull (christiebirck@comcast.net ) if you are interested in helping organize a work site or would like to contribute to the broader organization of the event!   Work Site Needs We are looking for indoor worksites that families can help with. Ideally, these work sites can handle ...

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The Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Program and Marriage Preparation Coordinator to work on a collaborative team to assist in managing the nearly 150 programs and events sponsored by the Office for Evangelization, Office of Social Ministries, and Center for Marriage, Family, and Life.  These programs and events range from 25 to 3,000 participants of all ages and demographics. In addition, the Coordinator oversees the implementation of the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program (Unveiled). This includes coordinating the logistics pertaining to each class, identification, development and supervision of facilitators, and...

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Reverend Monsignor William Carr cordially invites all Saint Bridget parishioners and friends of the parish to join His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop Barry Knestout for the consecration of the bells for our new bell tower. Tuesday, September 25th at 7 pm We will gather outside in front of the bell tower. A reception with light refreshments will be served in the Commons.

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All Parishioners Welcome! RESCHEDULED, NOW: Thursday, September 20th, 5:00 p.m. in the Church Commons Please join us for our sixth annual “Welcome Back from Summer” Social. We’ll gather together to share fellowship and tell each other about our summer adventures. Good wine and tasty beers will be available, accompanied by some light food refreshments (non‐alcoholic beverages available, too). We will provide an update regarding the Outdoor Project and answer any questions you may have. Please bring a new friend to the Saints and Sinners events! A donation of $5 at the door is reques...

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