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Welcome book lovers! The Tuesday Morning Book Discussion Group is expanding to include a Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group. Both groups will be reading the same book, so you can come and go to either or both groups as your schedule allows. During the month of January, we will be reading Simplicity: The Freedom of Letting Go by Richard Rohr. About the Book: "One of Fr. Rohr’s bestselling books, explores St. Francis’s ancient call to the simple life, where joy ... helps us build relationships and find peace in ourselves." When & Where: Both Classes will beg...

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Here at Saint Bridget, there are a couple different ways you can make your weekly donation. We invite you to explore the options listed below and choose the best fit for you.  Check or Cash Putting checks or cash in the collection basket every Sunday? All you have to do is update your preferred pledge amount of what you plan to donate each week and proceed to hand it in in person as normal.  Click here to update your pledge amount for check or cash donations. Online Giving Don't want to deal with loose cash and paper envelopes? Clicking here to set up your online ConnectNow account or u...

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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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Join us as at the annual Christmas luncheon (wear your green and red!).   Dan Harms, our Director of Youth Ministry and accomplished musician will entertain us and lead us in some Christmas carols and songs! The Junior Kindergarten class will visit with us and help us sing!   Come prepared to sing some Christmas carols and bring your favorite Christmas cookies or baked item.   Luncheon cost will be $5.  Please sign up on the Saints and Sinners bulletin board in the Commons.

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Special thanks to Frank Boehling and ETEC Mechanical Corp for sponsoring our website.  Your annual donation to cover the cost of the website is appreciated. Please consider ETEC Mechanical Corp for your business needs or if you see Frank around give him a big thanks. Performance. Flexibility. Efficiency. Engineering Total Environment Comfort Conceptual Budgeting We offer our 15+ years of data and design-build experience to help budget and plan for your project in the early stages of development. eTEC Mechanical has the ability to provide several conceptual solutions as well as value engineer...

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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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What better way to prepare yourself during Advent for the Christmas season than to give yourself time to pray, reflect, and encounter Jesus in the Mass. This year's Adult Advent Retreat titled, Proclaiming Christ: Making Room for the Savior will be held on Saturday, December 8th, 2018. Beginning immediately after the 9 a.m. Holy Day Mass of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the retreat will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  Theme This year as a community focusing on our Baptismal Call to Proclaim Christ, we begin by spending a morning in prayerful reflection with our...

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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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WHAT: Join other young families to share a meal, enjoy a craft, help with a service project, sing songs and hear helpful tips for how to help kids experience the waiting of Advent and make Christmas more meaningful.  Ideal for families with kids age 0 to 5th grade. WHERE: MPH (Mother Presentation Hall)  WHEN: November 18th, 12:15pm -2pm   Signup Genius to RSVP (not required) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0449AAA62AA7F85-ohtheanticipation Signup Genius to Volunteer to Bring Supplies for Service Project https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0449aaa62aa7f85-advent1

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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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abuse, Diocese, Bishop, Assistance, Safe Environment

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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Join us on Friday, October 26, 2018, at 7:00 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Avenue. The Taizé practice consists of repetitive musical chant, prayer, scriptural readings, silence, and adoration of the cross, coming together to create a deeply meditative spiritual experience.   

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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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