General News

Friday, October 18th, from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.,the Saint Bridget Stew & Brew is an annual, outdoor, family-friendly event featuring live music from The Hullabaloos, local Virginia craft beer, and homemade Brunswick stew. All proceeds from the event will go towards the East End Pregnancy Center, Saint Bridget School’s 8th Grade class, and the Knights of Columbus. Thank You to this Year's Sponsors: The Abbate Agency Cherry Bekaert LLP Don and Terry Delaney Fleet Feet The Giannasi Family The Kehoe Family Mark and Pam Sweeney   Help Make this Day a Success Just a few more volun...

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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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Since 2009, Abortions in the State of Virginia have Dropped by over 12,000 per year. Children’s Lives are Saved Every Day! Unite with fellow Catholics in prayer and spirit for this powerful, 40 day, nation-wide observance of prayer and fasting, for an end to abortion. Based off of previous years of the 40 Days for Life, when people come to pray outside of a Planned Parenthood facility, the number of “no shows” for abortion appointments can be over 50%. Thus, we invite you to sign up for peaceful prayer during these next 40 days, outside of Hamilton Street Planned Parenthood. Come for ...

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Listen to the Most Recent Reflection: Click to listen to 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? Mind to Heart is held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Our regularl...

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Beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, Saint Bridget will hold Eucharistic Adoration in the Church from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday. 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 ph...

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General News

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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A Tribute to Notre Dame de Paris – Tuesday, June 18th, 5:00 pm, Parish Commons - Please join in an evening of fine food and fellowship with the St. Bridget’s Saints and Sinners as we return to Paris, City of Lights and pay tribute to Notre Dame de Paris!  Our annual dinner begins with a social hour at 5:00 pm featuring finger foods, tasty wine and crafty beer.  Our dinner will include delicious French cuisine and dessert, lovingly catered by our Kitchenettes!  Some nice music and candlelight will set the mood!  The Gentlemen of Saint Bridget, the Choir of the Men’s Ministry, will ...

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There are multiple VIRTUS training opportunities coming up! June 1st at 9 a.m. and June 10th at 7 p.m. in the Murphy Conference Room. Click Here to Register.  What is VIRTUS? VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practices programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing, and promote rightdoing within religious organizations. The VIRTUS programs empower organizations and people to better control risk, and improve the lives of all who interact with the Church.  Who should be trained? VIRTUS training is offered for any adult who would like to be trained. The more adults who are trained, the ...

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Coming Events for the Saints and Sinners! Spring in is the Air – Ask the Weatherman! – Thursday, May 9th; 10:00 am – Noon.  Andrew Freiden, Richmond’s favorite weather reporter and meteorologist at Channel 12, will tell us how weather forecasts are determined, how changes are made, and what types of models and inputs are used.  Everyone enjoys talking about and predicting the weather – come hear how it is done by a professional!  Bring some Danish to share!  A contribution is requested.  (Parish Commons). For more information, contact Yvonne Smith at 525-7898 or...

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Saints and Sinners

Nathan Laube 2019 Saint Bridget Guest Concert Artist May 3rd 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Nathan Laube is considered to be one of the best organists of our time. Audiences, colleagues and the critics all praise him for his artistry. His technique stuns other organists. For the average listener, it’s a technique that brings music to life.   Nathan’s accomplishments are impressive for so young a person. He is Assistant Professor of Organ at the Eastman School of Music (one of the most respected organ departments in the world). He was chosen to give the first concert on the newly restored organ of K...

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Join the Contemporary Choir and the Youth of Saint Bridget for Dinner and Adoration after the 5pm Mass on Sunday March 3rd.  6:00 p.m.: Jambalaya dinner in the school Cafeteria  6:45 p.m.: Short talk from Dan Harms Youth Minister followed immediately by exposition and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Church.  All ages are welcome to join us to pray and prepare ourselves for Lent!  

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10 Thursday Nights  Starting January 3rd, 6 -8 p.m. Hundreds of Saint Bridget Parishioners have experienced Alpha – don’t you think it is time for you to see what all the hype is about??? Bring a friend – all are welcome, even if they are from another parish!    Make Alpha part of your New Year’s Resolutions for 2019….. it will be a resolution that will be easy to keep!!!   Do you have a friend or loved one who has been away from the church for a while and would be perfect to get involved with Alpha? It is a g...

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President James Madison - History Comes Alive!  – Thursday, January 24th, 10:30 – Noon.  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&nbs...

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