General News

Food Drive for St. Peter Church Food Pantry – Sat. October 30th - Please help others to have enough food to eat!  This food drive will help restock the food pantry at St. Peter Catholic Church which provides food to many needy in the community.  Gift cards and personal check donations made out to St. Peter Church are welcome. We also ask you to consider donating a Thanksgiving Dinner for a family at Blackwell School.  Please assemble the requested items and place them in a sturdy box or shopping bag marked for Blackwell School. When you arrive, the Knights will collect your food and Thanksgiving ...

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Join our Pro-Life Ministry and the 40 Days for Life initiative to pray for an end to Abortion and for the healing of all those in need. The Rosary is being said Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. throughout October at the Public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood, 201 N Hamilton St Richmond, VA.  Please visit 40 Days for Life for information about this location. 

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October 31: Pastor Installation Mass w/ Bishop Knestout (all other Masses this weekend are normal Masses) 11:00 a.m.        Installation Mass w/ reception to follow in MPH November 1: Solemnity of All Saints 8:00 a.m.         Daily Mass  9:30 a.m.         School Mass  5:30 p.m.         Evening Mass November 2: All Souls’ 8:00 a.m.         Daily Mass  7:30 p.m.         Evening Prayer The annual remembrance of departed parishioners wi...

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Saint Bridget Church Positions Custodian/Janitor/Housekeeper St Bridget Catholic Church has two openings for a Custodian/Janitor to perform janitorial work in our church and rectory. Basic job duties include but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, surface cleaning, trash removal, cleaning bathrooms, restocking (soap dispenser/hand sanitizer/toilet paper rolls) and window cleaning.  Each position will require evening and weekend hours and be a minimum of 20 hours a week, with the potential to move to full time. Interested candidates please email Joyce Romito with a diocesan application to&...

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Afghan Resettlement Update from Commonwealth Catholic Charities Time to Get to Work! As we knew it would, things have changed very quickly and we are starting to receive families into our care from the bases, which means we need the support of our parish communities across the Diocese. In the sections below, I've included several key bits of information Apartment Set-Up Help Interest Form We have already started to receive families into our care and will very shortly be moving them into new housing across the diocese. As such, we will need the help of volunteers to com...

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October 22nd 5:30-9:00 p.m., outdoors at Saint Bridget! Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the Stew and Brew has become one of the most fun community events of the year! Chef Tom Giannassi's Brunswick Stew, local craft beer on tap, and a variety of other food options available - there's something for everyone. This year we are excited to have live music as well as activities for kids.  Presale Stew & Early Bird Deals Reserve your Brunswick Stew Quarts now Purchase Meal and Drink Ticket early and save!  Click here to get the deals Volunteer There are two hour s...

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Celebrating Hope and Healing through Art Join us on Thursday, October 7 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, Richmond, for an art exhibit and sale celebrating Richmond’s artists:  Art for the Journey, Opening Minds through Art (St. Mary’s Woods), Refugee Foster Care Programs (Commonwealth Catholic Charities) and individual artists from the community. Admission is free.  For more information: visit stmarysrichmond.org or call 804.740.4044.  

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Altar Server Training Registration is Here   The Call Children who are fifth graders (and older) are invited to join the Saint Bridget Altar Server Ministry to serve the Lord and our parish in a most beautiful, rewarding ministry. This ministry can be foundational to a child's faith formation. Parents are encouraged to consider and discuss with their children this call to serve. Even if they are nervous about altar serving, the training experience will teach them more about the Mass and introduce them to the concept of ministry.   Responsibilities Our servers are well-trained and commit...

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Through Penance we receive God’s forgiveness. In Penance, we bring contrite hearts to the Lord and receive Jesus’ healing grace through absolution by the priest. The signs of this sacrament are our confession of sins and the words of absolution.  Click Here for a quick guide to confession. This sacrament is offered Tuesdays 5:30 p.m., Saturdays 3:30 p.m., and by appointment.

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Presentation Series & Keynotes Fr. O'Reilly: Three Stages of Spiritual Life 6:30-7:30 p.m. - September 27th and October 4th Have you ever wanted to grow in the spiritual life but did not have a model to base this on? If so, then please join Fr. O’Reilly as he discusses the three stages of the spiritual life on September 20th (Church Hall), 27th (Church Hall), and October 4th (Commons) from 6:30-7:30 P.M. The three stages focus on different levels of growth in the spiritual life: Purgative (penance and detachment from mortal sin), Illuminative (living a life of virtue), and Unitive (living in perfect char...

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Saint Bridget has had a thirteen-year history of helping out Blackwell in everything from math fairs, to tutoring, lunch buddies, basketball camp and more. August 22nd at 7 p.m. in Church Hall an info session will feature Principal Davis, the Communities in School Coordinator, and a parent telling her story. Come see how you can plug in to help these children succeed. Blackwell Elementary School is a Richmond City School that serves a community in tremendous need.  Saint Bridget has developed a relationship with the school and it's one area where one of Saint Bridget Parish's greatest assets, our wond...

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September 25th, 8:45-11:00 a.m. at the Bell Tower The Knights of Columbus have two organizations they are hoping to serve through your generosity.  Food Drive & Gift Cards for Commonwealth Catholic Charities School Supply Drive for Blackwell School and Commonwealth Catholic Charities Thank you for your donations!

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop on suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immedate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal traning to attend the workshop. ASIST can be learned by anyone.  The workshop is sponsored by the Diocese of Richmond and led by the Viginia Department of Behavioral Services. It will be held on November 3rd and 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Diocese of R...

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Diocesan Women’s Giving Circle Sip & Learn  September 23rd, 5:30-6:30 p.m.  The Women’s Giving Circle is a new initiative of the Catholic Community Foundation bringing women together to strengthen our Diocese and communities and make meaningful change, while engaging in fellowship and having fun along the way! RSVP BY September 15th to Maggie Keenan at mkeenan@richmonddiocese.org  -   wgc.richmondcatholicfoundation.org

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A week of service, prayer, sacraments, and crazy fun!  We will be going to Greensboro, NC from July 17-22/23, 2022 Open to current 7th graders through adults -  Sign ups are open now.  Please join us for an informational meeting September 5 at 6:15 p.m. Spots are limited and paperwork is due by September 14, 2021   If you have questions please feel free to contact Anne-Marie Condlin at (804) 426-5298 or amcondlin@gmail.com. We are looking forward to a great year of growing together in faith, service and community! Click Here to Register

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We can not wait for the new year of Faith Formation, Youth Group, and Sacrament Prep! Family Faith Formation Offered for grades K-5 First Reconciliation and First Communion is offered for children in 2nd grade and above.  Click Here to register kids in K-5 Click Here to register for First Communion To volunteer with K-5 formation email MBausone@saintbridgetchurch.org Youth Group For grades 6-8th (Middle School) and 9-12 (High School) Confirmation Formation is offered for teens in 10th grade and above.  Click Here to register teens in grades 6-12, including Confirmation  Catholic...

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Saint Bridget Church Director of Social Ministry Saint Bridget Church is seeking a Director of Social Ministry (DSM) to respond to the needs of Saint Bridget parishioners and its surrounding communities. The Director of Social Ministry will be empowered to discern and promote the dignity of all human persons through direct service, legislative advocacy, parish, and community organizing. The Director of Social Ministry, guided by continued formation and prayer, will strive to put faith into action throughout our community. Click Here for more information about this position. Youth Minister Saint Bridg...

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Beginning, September 13th please join us as we read and discuss the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles .   This six lesson study is open to everyone, meetng on   Monday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the church hall.  There is no cost or study guide needed.  No written homework required. Reading of assigned chapters, discussion and video will be the curriculum. If interested in joining, please contact Ron Campbell at camp2130rjc@bellsouth.net 

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Women, Please join us in our new scripture study starting on Wednesday, September 8th from 9-11am in person. We will be reading the 10-week study called Jesus, The Way, The Truth and The Life by Marcellino D'Ambrosio (Dr. Italy).  Here is some information about the study:  Jesus is more than a historical or theological figure. He is our Savior, our Redeemer, our Lord, and our God. While many of us already know a lot about him, how well can we say we really know him? Filmed on location in the Holy Land, Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life is a new and fresh look at Jesus—who he is...

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Fr. O'Reilly: Three Stages of Spiritual Life Have you ever wanted to grow in the spiritual life but did not have a model to base this on? If so, then please join Fr. O’Reilly as he discusses the three stages of the spiritual life on September 20th, 27th, and October 4th from 6:30-7:30 P.M. The three stages focus on different levels of growth in the spiritual life: Purgative (penance and detachment from mortal sin), Illuminative (living a life of virtue), and Unitive (living in perfect charity). These talks will draw from the writings of the late Fr. Adolphe Tanqueray. Hope to see you there!  Monday ...

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