General News

Let us join together as a parish for community fellowship and praise of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament this Sunday evening, December 8th, after the 5 p.m. Mass! 6 p.m. -- Dinner in the School Cafeteria (Smoked BBQ Dinner from Joe's Inn) 6:45 p.m - 8 p.m.-- Eucharistic Adoration (in the Church)  Alana Curithers from the Richmond Symphony will be accompanying the Saint Bridget Contemporary choir with music 

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Come hear our Adult, Girl & Boy Choirs, and String Ensemble for their Annual Advent Concert Saturday, December 14th, at 4:30 p.m.   Musical selections will take us on a journey from old testament prophecy to Mary's humble joy at the news of Jesus's birth. The program lasts about 50 minutes and will be a prefect time for reflection, confession and prayer before the Mass that will follow.

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Date/Time: Saturday, December 7th from 9am-12pm -- Stop by and visit for as little or as long as you like!   Events: Fresh-made breakfast (pancakes, eggs, bacon) will be provided Get your photo taken with Santa  Advent Stations: making Advent Wreaths, hearing the true story of Saint Nicholas, making mangers for the Baby Jesus, and more!   Want to help out? Click to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845AEAF29A3FC1-advent

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The Saints & Sinners will hold their annual Christmas luncheon (wear your green and red!) Thursday, December 12th, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. in the Parish Commons.  Our Minister of Music, Mr. Allen Bean, will lead us in some Christmas carols and songs.  Additionally, the kindergarten class will visit again to entertain!  Attendees are invited to bring their favorite homemade Christmas cookies or baked item.  A $5 donation will be requested for lunch.

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Saints and Sinners

The Funeral Mass for Robert Pangraze will be held Monday, December 9th, at 10 a.m.

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Year-End Giving As you begin year-end tax planning, work closely with your tax and legal advisers to determine how charitable giving will affect your overall tax situation. Please contact Kimberly Lapkin, Director of Stewardship, at (804) 525-7888 or klapkin@saintbridgetchurch.org to advise the parish of your gift of stock. Gifts of stock, cash, check or donations made via Online Giving must be received by the Church Office or postmarked by December 31st to qualify as a gift in 2019. Click here to make a secure contribution to Saint Bridget Church via Online Giving. Your generosity has been a blessing to Sai...

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Dear Parishioners,             With Advent fast upon us we begin preparing for the celebration of the Lord’s birth.  For many years we have celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation on a designated evening.             This year, hoping to make it more convenient, we will celebrate this sacrament on three Tuesday evenings in Advent. Thus, December 3rd, 10th, 17th, all at 5:30 p.m.  This is during our weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament so perhaps you can also spend some quiet time with the Lord.  &...

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Saint Bridget now holds Eucharistic Adoration in the Church every Tuesday, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Our regularly scheduled Tuesday confessions will continue to take place from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.   Why is the Eucharist So Important? Coming from the Greek word for "thanksgiving," the Eucharist is not merely a symbol or reenactment of the Last Supper, but Jesus' complete and personal gift of Himself to us - body, blood, soul and divinity - in the tangible form of bread and wine. At every Mass God fulfills His promise to always be with us, in this most physical and intimate of ways.&...

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General News

Listen to the Most Recent Reflection: Reflection 4: Judgement (The Endgame, Part 2) Reflection 3: Death (The Endgame, Part 1) Reflection 2: Lord, Grant Me Grace Reflection 1: How to Pray   What is Mind to Heart? Led by our Seminarian Dillon Bruce, Mind to Heart is a monthly opportunity to spend time with the Lord through a reflection, held in the Church during Adoration, followed by time for silent prayer. Suitable for teens and adults, these evenings provide a chance to slow down, learn about the faith, and pray in God's loving presence.    When is Mind to Heart?...

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Sunday, November 10⋅2:00 – 6:00pm Benedictine College Preparatory School – 12829 River Road, Richmond, VA 23238  Description:Want to spend a casual fall afternoon outside, craft-brewed beer in hand, watching football and sharing fellowship? Want to meet other men from Saint Bridget? Then join us for Octoberfest! Hosted by Saint Bridget’s Knights of Columbus and Men’s Ministry, this men’s social event has been a great hit over the years! Once again, we’re shipping in those famous brats from Usinger’s of Milwaukee, and serving them up with sauerkraut, potato salad, bak...

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“Priests and Pies” – Come to our annual Thanksgiving luncheon and a “meet and greet” with our Parochial Vicar, Father Tochi Iwuji.  Fr. Tochi will tell us about his background, and describe the path he followed on his call to become a priest.  Please sign up on the Saint and Sinners Bulletin Board in the Commons.  The cost is $5 for lunch.                  Please bring your favorite homemade Thanksgiving pie to share!

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Saints and Sinners, General News

After careful consideration we have decided to delay the rollout of our preschool and will now offer Mom’s Morning Out (MMO).  Beginning October 1st we will have MMO every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays are for children 2-3 years of age, and Fridays we can handle children between 16 months and 3 years of age.  The cost for MMO is $25.00 per day.  If you would like to commit for a full semester, the charge is $20.00 per day. Fall Semester: October 1st – December 20th, 2019 Spring Semester: January 7th, 2020 - M...

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A Funeral Mass will be held for Claudia Loth Weeks this Friday, September 13th, at 11 a.m.; a reception will follow.

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Please visit saintbridgetchurch.org/youth for information about our 2019/2020 Middle School Youth Group, our High School Youth Group, Confirmation Formation for 10th graders and above, and our Parent/Teen At-Home Study Series.  Kick Off for both Youth Groups is September 8th after the 5pm Mass.  Register for all of these programs here.  Email Youth Minister, Dan Harms at dharms@saintbridgetchurch.org with questions!   

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Under the guidance of violinist and teacher, Loretta McCray, students will have an opportunity to share their musical talents with parishioners in the Liturgy of the Mass. String musicians in 1st through twelfth grade and of all talent levels are welcome. The season begins September 8 and ends May 3. Rehearsals will be held once or twice each month on Sunday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Students will be required to commit to participating during rehearsals, and practicing at home. The ensemble will be playing at four 11:00 Masses throughout the year: October 27th December 14th (Adven...

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We are in need of Volunteers to help teach religious education classes, help with sacrament preparation for our second graders receiving First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, and to help with Children’s Liturgy of the Word on Sundays at the 9am and 11am Masses. In order to continue to offer these wonderful ministries, we need volunteers to help make them happen. Training, mentorship, and VIRTUS training are all provided. Please contact Mary Rebecca Pugsley at mpugsley@saintbridgetchurch.org for more information and to sign up.

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What is the Assumption? "The Assumption (August 15th) refers to the Blessed Virgin Mary being assumed (by the power of God) — body and soul — into heaven at the end of her earthly life...As evidenced by the writings of many early Church fathers, Christians have believed for more than a millennium that the Blessed Virgin was assumed into heaven...Like all beliefs about Mary, they illuminate our most treasured beliefs about her Son. The Assumption illustrates to us the truth about Christ’s promise of eternal life and the resurrection of the faithful." *Explanation of the Assumption quoted fr...

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A Funeral Mass for Delores Esposito will be held on Friday, July 26th at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow.    Please contact our Funeral Coordinator, Yvonne Smith by email or call the office at (804) 282-9511 if you need help planning a Funeral Service or Mass of Christian Burial.

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Want Tickets to a Richmond Flying Squirrels Game? Consider volunteering for the 2019 Saint Bridget Stew and Brew, held on Friday, October 18th from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Whether you sign up for a single hour shift, or a four hour shift, there are all sorts of ways you'll be able to help out with this fun and important event! All volunteers who sign up before August 11th will receive a free Flying Squirrels ticket to their game against the Erie SeaWolves on August 21st. Furthermore, anyone helping for 2+ hours will receive a free event shirt! Click HERE for more details and to register!

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