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From Monsignor Carr   “…through Your Son Our Lord  Jesus Christ, by the power and working of the Holy Spirit, You give life to all things and make them holy, and You never cease to gather a people to Yourself and make them holy….” - Eucharistic Prayer 3   We are a Pro-Life Church seeking always to protect the health and safety of every human being.  As we resume the public celebration of Masses while still in the midst of peril, thank you for your devotion to the Holy Eucharist and for your patience while our beloved parish confo...

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John Davis (1938 - 2020) Click to access Funeral Mass live-stream. Click to access digital Mass leaflet.   "Mr. John 'Jack' Eli Davis, Jr., 81, of Glen Allen, passed away on September 7, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 60 years, Sonia Davis. He is also survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Billy Garvey and Laura and Charles Sims. He will be missed by his six grandchildren and their spouses, who lovingly called him "Paco," Sarah and Chase Bailey, Katie Garvey, Kristen Garvey, Michael and Claire Sims, Jack Sims and Kyle Sims." Clic...

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What is Financial Peace University? Looking for financial peace and hope in the midst of so much change and fear? Find the peace that so many others, including many in our own community, have found through Financial Peace University. This year, from October 8th - December 10th, Saint Bridget is hosting a 9-week course held Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. (will not meet the week of Thanksgiving) all about how to kick debt, plan for your future, and "live like no one else, so you can give like no one else." Whether you are a young adult struggling to pay off debt, a family trying ...

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September 26th - October 4th To commemorate the 200th anniversary of our Diocese, all parishes, schools, and campus ministries are invited to participate in the Octave of Service from September 27th (the feast day of our diocese's patron Saint Vincent de Paul) to October 4th. An Octave of Service is a week-long opportunity to carry out various forms of outreach within a community, all while living out the Gospel values of "encounter" and "accompaniment."   Upcoming Opportunities For You to Participate in Saint Bridget Parish's Octave of Service: S...

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The Office of Vocations will be hosting discernment gatherings for young men who would like to discern the call to priesthood.  If you would like to attend please e-mail vocations@richmonddiocese.org or call (804)-359-5661 and request to speak with the Vocations Office.   Informal Discernment Gatherings First Saturday of every month. Usually begins with 10 a.m. Mass followed by a social event and lunch   Mount Tabor Days – Men’s Vocation Retreats, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. September 19: Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Williamsburg  October 17: St. Patrick Chu...

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Described as “indomitable and immensely gifted” (Choir & Organ) and as “an artist of rare sensitivity and passion” (The Macon Telegraph), Robert McCormick is widely heralded by his colleagues and deeply admired for his creative and ethereal abilities in organ improvisation and commanding, eloquent performances of repertoire of all styles. He is the Organist and Choirmaster of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On Friday, October 2, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., Robert McCormick will be performing a variety of pieces for the organ as the first performance of the 2020-20...

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Are you an adult who has never been Baptized? Are you baptized, but looking to receive First Communion or Confirmation? Are you just curious about the process of becoming Catholic? We are here to walk with you and help you discern where the Lord is calling you!   The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process is intended as a journey where we walk with you as you discern with Christ whether you are being called to join or continue your faith walk in the Catholic Church.   We are here as a resource and to support you! If you have questions or would like more info abo...

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Thursday, August 27, 2020   Dear Friends, We hope that you have found time for rest and relaxation during these summer months as we prepare for a busy fall and new school year! Our Religious Education pastoral staff are planning programs for all ages with exciting new beginnings – all while operating under proper safety protocols. The parish liturgy committee, pastoral staff, and maintenance staff work together to make sure Mass is celebrated in a safe environment and available live-streamed. Our vibrant Music Ministry continues to inspire, and Allen Bean has finalized plans for this coming se...

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Pastor's Office Tuesday, August 25, 2020   Dear Parishioners,  The parish keeps all educators and those on the front-lines of the pandemic in our prayers each and every day – thank you, you are our heroes!  As we continue to support one another as a parish family, we especially pray for all of our teachers, parents, and students returning to school, in-person or virtually.  This coming school year will no doubt hold many challenges. However, as people of faith, we remain confident that God is with us to meet every one of those challenges. I, a...

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As the 2020-2021 school year begins, on Tuesday, August 25th, let us keep our Saint Bridget School teachers, students, families, and all those going back to school this year in our prayers, that they stay healthy and that their learning be fruitful.    In order to keep our parishioners and students healthy with Saint Bridget School's reopening, the doors in the Commons leading to the back hall will be closed, as the school will use that area for student drop-off and pickup. Additionally, during weekdays, the bathrooms will be closed. Although they are open during our Sunday Mass schedule, we strongly...

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        At our Saint Bridget Parish Office we look forward to helping you with any needs and questions you may have. Although we are unable to greet you in person, we do want to hear from you! Parish Office hours are offered by appointment between 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For appointments or any Church business, please call our Parish Office at (804)-282-9511, or email us at parishmail@saintbridgetchurch.org. When arriving for your scheduled appointment or dropping off a delivery, please ring the parish office bell, and someone will be right with you.  We thank you for your patience...

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Dear Parishioners,    This past Saturday was a drencher of a rainy, wet day. Despite that, you made the Food and School Items drive for Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) a great success! We delivered half a horse trailer full of various food and sundries and it went a long way to restocking the CCC’s food pantry. And the school supplies – amazing! It was wonderful to see so many bags and boxes full of school notebooks, pens, markers, folders, rulers and more! There must have been around 20 backpacks for the kids going back to school - one family donated six!  There were n...

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Out Of Time: The Eucharist Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow A Chat With Monsignor Carr   Sunday, August 9th, 2020 at 7 p.m. on ZOOM   Join us for the first of our virtual speaker series for the 2020-2021 year! Following Monsignor's talk we will have time for questions and discussion. If you would like to be added to an email list to receive updates and a ZOOM link to the talk directly, please fill out this form. We will also send an email out to the parish with the link on the day of the talk. If you have any questions, please email Mary Rebecca Pugsley at mpugsley@saintbrid...

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August 6, 2020 at 1 p.m.  Click Here to watch the Mass live  The live stream will begin shortly before 1 p.m. and the video will remain available indefinitely after the livestream concludes. ASHEY, Margaret Patricia, 90, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ashey. She is survived by her four children, Carolyn Alley (Kent), Edward Ashey, Diane Ashey and Bill Ashey (Juli); grandchildren, Reid, Austin and Harrison Alley and Clayton and Justin Ashey. Margaret grew up in Jacksonville, Fla., surrounded by six lively brothers and sisters and her parents...

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Please stay tuned for more information on the coming year for our Sacrament and Religious Education programs. We plan to have information sessions and registrations open starting in mid-August. We are very excited to walk with your families in the coming year! Please contact our office if you have any questions or need more information in the meantime:    Mona Bausone (First Communion and Religious Education): MBausone@saintbridgetchurch.org   Dan Harms (Confirmation and Religious Education): dharms@saintbridgetchurch.org   Mary Rebecca Pugsley (General Sa...

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Thank you to everyone who picked up their matierals during our drive-through pick-up and kick-off yesterday! Get ready to tune in for the live-stream programming on July 27th, 29th and 31st at 6:30 p.m.   Vacation Bible School 2020 Theme: God has great plans for you and he is always with you! He sends angels to comfort you, he sends angels to stand beside you, and he sends angels to fight with you. Join some familiar Saint Bridget faces and some of our favorite Bible stories to remind us – be not afraid   Click here to stay up to date on Religious Education 2020.

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My dear friends in Christ, as of July 20th the following updates to our parish schedule will be made effective. Thank you for your cooperation during these times.   Mass On July 20th our Daily Mass will return to 8 a.m. As of July 20th there will be no 9:30 a.m. Daily Mass.   Reservations are still required for all Masses. This is the fairest way to assure that you have a seat. Face masks must be worn by everyone ten years of age and older. Social distancing applies in the pews. Our church can accommodate about 80 people depending on the mix of families, couples and individuals.&...

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Each day of this parish event will focus on one of the following topics: faith, hope, love, and how to live those spiritual gifts in our daily lives. All are welcome to participate. Each morning there will be a prayer and coordinating video avaialble on this webpage, for parishioners to begin the day, before each evening's live-stream programming, which will include a key note speaker, video or skit, and an interactive game to kick off the night.  Monday: "Faith" presented by Carmen Freeze Tuesday: "Hope" presented by Anne-Marie Condlin Wednesday: "L...

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I am happy to share with you that Bishop Knestout has assured me that Father Tochi will remain with us as parochial vicar for another year.  Also, Father John Christian has been assigned as parochial vicar here with two days a week working in the diocesan tribunal.  Father Christian’s assignment begins on August 17, 2020. Yours in Christ,     Monsignor William H. Carr  

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