General News

Our Bible Study groups are preparing to start in September. These studies are ongoing throughout the fall months, so feel free to join in anytime! Below is a description of each study. Monday Morning Adventures in Matthew: The King and His Kingdom by Jeff Cavins. Set in the rich context of Jesus’ Jewish culture, Adventures in Matthew focuses on the fulfillment of the promises of the Old Testament. Join us as we learn the universal truths of the Kingdom of God and understand more fully God’s will for us today. This 24-week study will begin September 14th and will continue through the winter and s...

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Saints and Sinners Summer End Social Thursday, September 17th, 5:00 p.m. in the Church Commons Please join us for our third annual “Welcome Back from Summer” Wine and Beer Tasting!  We’ll gather together to share fellowship and how you spent your summer vacation!  Come sample fine wine, or try some tasty beers.  Some light food refreshment will accompany our tasting, and there will be non-alcoholic beverages available, too.  All parishioners are welcome!  Please register on the Saints and Sinners Bulletin Board in the Parish Commons so we know you plan to join in this fun even...

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Fr. Robert Barron will present a lecture entitled, "Evangelizing with the Heart of a Shepherd” on Friday August 14th at 7:30pm. This lecture is presented by The Bishop Keane Institute, a ministry of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the talk will be held Bethel Church - 1705 Todds Lane, Hampton, VA 23666  Advanced Tickets, Full Details and Information about the Speaker can be found at the Saint Bridget Fr. Robert Barron Event page.  About the Speaker Father Robert Barron is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and currently the Rector of Mundelein Semi...

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Geline Williams To Be Honored Mass of Thanksgiving August 27, 6:00 pm  Mrs. Geline B. Williams will be honored during a Mass of Thanksgiving to be celebrated at St. Mary Church in Richmond on August 27 at 6 pm.  Father Michael Renninger, Pastor will be the Celebrant and Monsignor William Carr, St. Bridget Pastor will be the Homilist. Mrs. Williams recently retired from the National Right To Life Board of Directors, having served as a member for 34 years.  Mrs. Williams also served as its Chairperson and throughout her life has been an articulate and passionate advocate for all life from conception to ...

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Join Bishop DiLorenzo and experts in Norfolk to talk about “Laudato Si’,  Pope Francis’ encyclical on ecology, and how it applies to environmental issues facing the Tidewater.  “Praised Be: How Pope Francis’ Encyclical Speaks to Tidewater’s Looming Environmental Crisis - A Symposium of Church, Military, Scientific and Community Leaders” will take place Tuesday, August 25, at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish, 520 Graydon Avenue, Norfolk.  Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Panelists include a Church theologian, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David Titley (ret.), and Emily S...

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Father Stefan has been appointed pastor of Saint Therese in Farmville effective August 1. We are all very grateful to Father Stefan for his wonderful priestly ministry among us and wish him well in his new assignment. Farewell receptions for Father Stefan will be held after all Masses August 8th and 9th. A potluck breakfast reception will be held after 8am Morning Mass on Tuesday, July 28. Please plan to stay a bit after Mass to thank Father Stefan and wish him well.  Fr. Stefan will be replaced by Fr. George Prado. More information on Fr. George will be available here on SaintBridgetChurch.o...

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Join us to celebrate Seminarian Tom Lawrence! On Saturday, July 18th, we will have a Reception for Tom following the 5:30 Mass.  Please join us to celebrate his journey to priesthood and to thank him for all of his years of Ministry at Saint Bridget Parish. Tom Lawrence has been a life-long parishioner of Saint Bridget Church. He attended Saint Bridget School and Benedictine High School. Tom has been an active part of the RCIA program and has been instrumental in preparing our teens for Confirmation. In August he will be entering seminary formation in Washington D.C.   

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Vocations, Volunteer, Priesthood, Community, Service, Thank You

  Do you hear God calling you to serve our parish as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector or Usher? Take some time during the quieter summertime to listen for God's voice.  Our next training session for new liturgical ministers will take place in the Church Hall (downstairs) on Saturday morning, July 18. Registration begins at 8:30 am following the 8:00 am Mass.  Parents, this is a great opportunity to be a role model for your children while you are worshiping together as a family. To help with your discernment or for information on these ministries, see our Liturgical Ministry &nbs...

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Quo Vadis Tuesday 07-14-2015 – Friday 07-17-2015 All Day We are very excited to announce our first annual Quo Vadis Camp for high-school aged guys!    What is Quo Vadis? Quo Vadis is a Latin phrase which translated means “Where are you going?” The goal of the Quo Vadis Camp is to bring high school aged men together who desire to grow in faithful discipleship and personal holiness to be better able to discover their own vocation invitation from our Lord, whatever that might be. This is accomplished through a 4 day experience that is highly energetic, fun, active, prayerful, and me...

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Fr. Gerry Kaggwa will be here June 27 and 28 to speak about the Diocesan Missionary cooperation weekend and ask for support through  a 2nd collection.   Father Gerry (former Parochial Vicar here at St. Bridget) is Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena in Clarksville, St. Paschal Baylon in South Boston, and Church of the Good Shepherd in South Hill. The distance between parishes is approximately 50 miles. The three cluster parishes are all mission parishes located in areas of Virginia that do not have much industry and have been hit hard by the economic downturn. Most of the parishioners are retired...

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Newly ordained Father Daniel Cogut will be in residence in our rectory during July. Father Danny will be assisting with Masses and confessions, hospital and assisted living visits. In August Father Danny will go to his first assignment as a priest, to be parochial vicar at the newly clustered Richmond parishes of St. Patrick. St. Peter and St. John. Click here to see Father Daniel speak about his Vocation in the Diocese of Richmond's recent Living Our Mission promotional video.  Welcome and pray for him as he begins his Priestly Ministry!

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Feast Day Mass for St. Josemaria , the Founder of Opus Dei, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, Richmond A special Mass of the Feast Day of St. Josemaria Escriva, the Founder of Opus Dei, will be celebrated Friday evening, June 19, at 7:00 at St. Bridget Catholic Church.  The Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Lawrence Kutz, a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei.  Confessions will be available from 2 to 5 pm and 6:00 to 6:45 pm.  A reception will follow the Mass.  All are welcome!  

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Announcing Armstrong Academy  A new human concerns initiative supported by the Living Our Mission Diocesan campaign.  Two thirds of the freshmen coming into Armstrong High School in the East end of Richmond are two to three grade levels below where they should be. The academy is seeking to get everyone up to grade level by the time they are sophomores. The Academy will be heavily reliant on volunteers and mentors and our hope is YOU will feel called by this good work to help out. Look for more info in the coming weeks and months. Ready to volunteer?? contact Paul Amrhein paul@saintbridgetchurch.org or 525-...

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Saints and Sinners 11th Annual Dinner - The Great American Picnic! The St. Bridget Saints and Sinners invite you to a Great American Picnic!  Grilled burgers, dogs, baked beans, fruit salad, and all the fixin’s.  And, homemade apple pie with ice cream for dessert!  Yum! Our social hour begins at 5:00 pm, and dinner served at 6:00 pm.  Hearty American Beer and Tasty American wine will be available for purchase.  We’ll be entertained by the Gentlemen of St. Bridget, led by our Minister of Music, Allen Bean.  And, our own Alan Serafim will cater our dinner!  Thursday, June 11t...

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Blood Drive Coming - Give the Gift of Life: Save lives and support our community.  Please give blood at St. Bridget Sunday, June 7  from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.  To make an appointment go to www.vadonor.org   Appointments recommended - Walk-ins will also be welcome!  

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The St. Bridget Saints and Sinners invite you to attend a program to help protect yourself against “FRAUD.”  This program is sponsored by the Better Business Bureau to assist seniors (or near seniors) in Recognizing and Resisting fraudulent offerings and possible scams (either by phone or door to door solicitation).  Mr. Jack Sanders, manager of the Senior Fraud Program of the BBB, will address this very timely and important topic.  Mr. Sanders is formally a principal in the Hanover School System.  The date is Thursday, May 28th at 11:00 a.m.  The presentation will be followed with a so...

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Catholic High School Scholarship: If you are an eighth grade student whose parent(s) are registered members of Saint Bridget Church and you are enrolling in either Saint Gertrude or Benedictine College Preparatory Catholic High School, you are eligible to apply for the Knights of Columbus Catholic High School $1,000 Merit-Based Scholarship. Scholarship Applications are available in the Commons Area or click here to download application and click here to download directions. Please contact Gary Port, Scholarship Chairman with any questions 741-8666. Knights of Columbus Website

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Saint Bridget School Bulldog Blast - April 24th Saint Bridget School is gearing up for the annual spring carnival, “Bulldog Blast”, Friday, April 24th from 4-8 pm.  This is a family event featuring the kids favorite inflatables, hair salon, cake walk and new this year “Human Foosball”.  Don't worry about dinner, Boka Taco, Boardwalk Burgers and Kona Ice will be on sight to delight your taste buds!  One wristband covers all your fun at $25 per student, adults are FREE!  See you at the Blast!  

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It’s almost Mother’s Day and that means it’s time for CHWC’s ever popular, most delectable fundraiser yet… The Annual Mother’s Day Cake Sale  Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2015 An assortment of cakes, pies, coffee cakes and other treats homemade by our campers will be available for purchase for $15 after all Masses.  All proceeds will go to support St. Bridget Catholic Heart Work Camp. You may also choose to purchase a cake to be donated to the Little Sisters of the Poor.  We will take care of the Little Sisters of the Poor delivery for you. Thank you for yo...

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Allen Bean - May 22, 2015 at 7:30 pm Allen Bean, Music Minister at Saint Bridget Church, has been with Saint Bridget  Parish since 2005.  He oversees all aspects of the church’s Music Ministry. He has led the Parish Girl & Boy Choirs in concerts at the Kennedy Center and at Lincoln  Center, overseen the restoration of the church’s Steinway piano, and the completion of the Buzard, Opus 42 pipe organ. Before coming to Saint Bridget, Allen was  Director of Music & Youth Ministry at Good Shepherd Episcopal in Richmond, and Organist & Choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal in Vero Beach...

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