General News

Saint Bridget is excited to announce that we are in discussions with other area parishes to bring the Saint Vincent de Paul society to our community. This will increase our engagement with those seeking aid. Interested in getting involved? Contact Paul Amrhein in our human concerns office. 

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WHAT: Join other young families to share a meal, enjoy a craft, help with a service project, sing songs and hear helpful tips for how to help kids experience the waiting of Advent and make Christmas more meaningful.  Ideal for families with kids age 0 to 5th grade. WHERE: MPH (Mother Presentation Hall)  WHEN: November 18th, 12:15pm -2pm   Signup Genius to RSVP (not required) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0449AAA62AA7F85-ohtheanticipation Signup Genius to Volunteer to Bring Supplies for Service Project https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0449aaa62aa7f85-advent1

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Today, Attorney General Mark Herring publicly announced his office’s investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse by clergy in Virginia.  The Diocese of Arlington and the Diocese of Richmond assure the faithful and the public that we are cooperating with the Attorney General’s office. Any instance of child sexual abuse is intolerable and gravely immoral. We hope that this process will bring healing for all victims and confirm our commitment to accountability and justice. Having met with victims, we know that such abuse is unforgettable and many carry that burden with them throughout their l...

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abuse, Diocese, Bishop, Assistance, Safe Environment

New Bishop Barron book coming to our Tuesday Morning Book Group! WHAT will we read? To Light a Fire On the Earth, Proclaiming the Gospel in a Secular Age. BY BISHOP ROBERT BARRON WHEN do we meet? 9AM-10:30 AM Tuesdays, beginning October 23rd. WHERE we meet? PCMR - Parish Center Meeting Room (space next to the kitchen.) WHO? Men and women of all ages attend, all are welcome in this casual small group setting. HOW? No long term committment, come and go as your schedule allows. No fees just bring your own book and be ready to meet some friendly people of all ages. (Note: ...

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Parents, we are beginning some small group initiatives this year especially to serve you! Our parenting fellowship small groups, divided according to parents of children in grades pre-K through K, 1-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12, respectively,  all focus on building community and solidarity among parents, as they raise children in a difficult culture, as well as on building an appropriate Catholic environment for each age group. The Faith Formation Office supplies materials for discussion in dialogue with each group that forms. If you are interested in starting a parenting fellowship small group or joining one, please c...

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Join us on Friday, October 26, 2018, at 7:00 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Avenue. The Taizé practice consists of repetitive musical chant, prayer, scriptural readings, silence, and adoration of the cross, coming together to create a deeply meditative spiritual experience.   

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Liturgy is the most essential work we do at Saint Bridget, as the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. We are blessed to have so many liturgies at Saint Bridget every weekend. Yet these cannot take place without the help of lay ministers to greet the Assembly, proclaim the Word, and serve the Eucharist. By virtue of our Baptism, each of us is called to serve. Everyone who is baptized has Christ's imprint and therefore is worthy of being a Liturgical Minister, whether as an usher, lector, or Eucharistic Minister. How might you answer this call? Please join us for Part One of Ministry Matters, the fir...

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Friday, October 12th, 10:30 – 12:00 pm in the Saint Bridget Parish Commons. 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 grade will join us for the pre...

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“How Do I Talk to My Kids About the Clergy Abuse Scandal?” with Mr. Robert Feduccia Nationally-known speaker, retreat leader, writer. If you are a parent or grandparent who is searching for a way to talk to your children about the clergy abuse scandals, we invite you to join us for a special presentation by Mr. Robert Feduccia who is a husband, father, and nationally-known speaker. For many years, Robert focused his efforts in the field of youth ministry, and he is one of the most sought-after Catholic speakers in the USA.  Robert will be coming to St. Mary Church for a presentation abou...

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The following excerpts are from a letter from Bishop Knestout (the complete letter can be found here). As you know, on September 14th Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina and in the ensuing days its widespread flooding devastated that region. We offer our prayers to families who have lost loved ones or are among those injured. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops asked that we take up a special collection for the humanitarian, long-term recovery and Church needs arising from these storms. We are making a special appeal on October 6-7 for the ongoing disasters of 2018. The funds col...

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When is this event?  All day, Saturday, October 6, 2018 What is the Virginia Catholic Youth Day? Known as an ongoing tradition in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, the Catholic youth of our Diocese gather at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg to join in community and fellowship. The day includes admission to the park all day long, Sunday Vigil Mass, and dinner as a Diocese. What is the schedule for the day? 10:00am Busch Gardens opens, pick-up tickets near the front entrance 12:00pm Ticket pickup ends 3:15pm Celebration of Sunday Vigil Mass at Abbey Stone Theatre at Busch Gardens 5:30pm Diocesan...

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Volunteers are needed to assist with the clean-up of Hurricane Florence. There are still many areas of North Carolina that are inaccessible, so it may take time for organizations to assess the needs of their communities. Opportunities to help will continue to be available months and years from now. Thank you for your willingness to be Christ for one another and help the citizens of North Carolina. Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: VOADs Organizations beginning to mobilize across the state. A list of volunteer opportunities will become available here.    The experienced organizations li...

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Bulldog Blast  Run with the Bulldogs! Join the Saint Bridget Catholic School Community for its annual 5K run and 1-mile fun run Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 at Saint Bridget School. The 5K Run will start at 8AM, the 1-mile Fun Run will start at 9AM and the carnival will be open from 9AM- 12PM. This event is open to everyone; encourage your family and friends to join you at this fun-filled event! Race registration can be found at Saint Bridget Catholic School Bulldog Blast 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Please email Kathleen Pennock with any questions at kathleenpennock@yahoo.com. Carnival  Through Se...

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Servant Leadership Are you interested in helping with this rewarding community-wide service experience? The Day of Service connects the Saint Bridget School and Church communities and kicks off the Saint Bridget Lenten Retreat with a day of service projects around the campus and around Richmond.  Contact Christy Turnbull (christiebirck@comcast.net ) if you are interested in helping organize a work site or would like to contribute to the broader organization of the event!   Work Site Needs We are looking for indoor worksites that families can help with. Ideally, these work sites can handle ...

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Reverend Monsignor William Carr cordially invites all Saint Bridget parishioners and friends of the parish to join His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop Barry Knestout for the consecration of the bells for our new bell tower. Tuesday, September 25th at 7 pm We will gather outside in front of the bell tower. A reception with light refreshments will be served in the Commons.

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All Parishioners Welcome! RESCHEDULED, NOW: Thursday, September 20th, 5:00 p.m. in the Church Commons Please join us for our sixth annual “Welcome Back from Summer” Social. We’ll gather together to share fellowship and tell each other about our summer adventures. Good wine and tasty beers will be available, accompanied by some light food refreshments (non‐alcoholic beverages available, too). We will provide an update regarding the Outdoor Project and answer any questions you may have. Please bring a new friend to the Saints and Sinners events! A donation of $5 at the door is reques...

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Bob Argabright is our connection with Oak Grove School. He has contacted me in need of some used bikes. The Charlie Thomas Bike Repair Shop project supports the children and adults in the Oak Grove - Bellmeade community. The purpose of the project, which will benefit 700 children and their families, is to engage the children in repairing their bikes, promote community service, and promote bicycling in the community. This bike repair shop is stocked with bikes, parts, tools, bike stands and other supplies. The repair shop is open on the weekends. The young bike riders and adults are taught to repair their bik...

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THANK YOU to the entire Saint Bridget parish for your generous support of the Share the Journey School Supply Drive benefiting refugee children.  We provided full sets of school supplies for 67 children and then provided additional backpacks and supplies to many more children. It was a HUGE success and the families were so very grateful. We do have some additional children in need of school supplies so if anyone wants to join in a last minute sponsorship please contact Britta  Wolfe at 804-617-1017 or wolfe.mom4@verizon.net for details.  We are trying to get the...

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Note:  You are invited to read letters from Bishop Knestout and Pope Francis, download a .pdf version of this letter here. A schedule of events at the parish and in the diocese and a form to submit questions for our town tall meetings can be found here.  August 23, 2018 Dear Parishioners, I am embarrassed and ashamed about the abuse of children and youth within the Church. The one place where we should expect them to be safe was not safe for so many over the years. The abuse leaves scars that persist through a person's life.   The past should haunt t...

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abuse, scandal

The Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Program and Marriage Preparation Coordinator to work on a collaborative team to assist in managing the nearly 150 programs and events sponsored by the Office for Evangelization, Office of Social Ministries, and Center for Marriage, Family, and Life.  These programs and events range from 25 to 3,000 participants of all ages and demographics. In addition, the Coordinator oversees the implementation of the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program (Unveiled). This includes coordinating the logistics pertaining to each class, identification, development and supervision of facilitators, and...

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