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To download our new 2021 Parish Lenten Recipe Book, click on the preview below to enter fullscreen mode, then options should appear along the bottom of your browser window, including the download icon to save the file to your device.

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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   Based on lessons learned and feedback gathered since public Masses resumed last spring, clergy, parish administration, and the liturgy committee continue to work together so that our parish can safely worship together.    Our re-designed Mass reservation form&...

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  Enjoy a spectacular performance by organist Daniel Sañez, on Friday, May 14th at 7:30 p.m., for the third installment of the “Friends of Music” 2020-2021 concert season. Currently the Director of Music and Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, VA, Daniel is a graduate of Boston College and the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music; he has performed throughout the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany. In-person seating reservations have filled, so we invite you to enjoy the evening's program via our concert live-stream from the comfort of your...

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You are invited to participate in an ecumenical Novena to the Holy Spirit, May 13th-22nd, commemorating the 120th anniversary of the Pentecostal movement! The movement began in 1897 when Pope Leo XIII decreed that this novena would occur annually prior to Pentecost Sunday. Catholic bishops and Pentecostal leaders will lead us in prayer for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our world to change hearts and overcome what divides us.  The concluding event will be the Pentecostal Vigil celebrated by Pope Francis at 9 p.m. Rome time (3 p.m. EDT).    Click here for more information, including re...

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On Saturday, May 22nd from 8:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. the Saint Bridget Knights of Columbus are holding two separate donation events. All items must be clearly label for the collection they're intended for, and then dropped off through our drive-by drop-off outside of the front of the church; simply bring your bag or box of food/items in the trunk of your car and one of the Knights will remove them from your vehicle for you.    Food Drive for the Sacred Heart Center: During this challenging time, the Sacred Heart Center has continuous demand for food and personal items for needy families. Gift cards from Wa...

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The Office of Evangelization presents a series of Marriage Seminars. Anyone can attend: single, dating, engaged, or married! Hosted by Father Tochi, they will focus on Reflections on Marriage in Contemporary Culture.  Sessions will start on Wednesday, May 5th at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. They will last for one hour and consist of Father Tochi’s talk plus a time for Q&A.   We ask that you click here to register each presentation.   Schedule: May 5th - Marital Union in an Age of Individualism May 12th - In Search of Diversity: What Lies Ahead of Marriage? May 19th - ...

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  Monsignor Thomas Miller, former Pastor of Saint Bridget Parish (1995-2002), will observe the 50th anniversary of his ordination by presiding at the 5:30 p.m. Liturgy on Saturday, May 15th, at Saint Mary’s Parish in Richmond. He asks for your continued prayers. Those who wish to attend must follow the procedures for weekend Mass registration which will be available here, on the Saint Mary’s website.  

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  A private Funeral Mass will be said for Ellen Gentile on Saturday, April 10th at 10 a.m.  Click here to read Ellen Gentile's obituary or send flowers.    

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Pardon our dust as we begin installation of new wood flooring in the Commons, Mary's Chapel, and both sacristy vestibules. New flooring is required due to water damage sustained earlier last year. We are excited to announce that installation begins on April 5th, and should take approximately 4 weeks.   Access to the Commons, Mary's Chapel, and sacristy vestibules will be closed during this time, but the church remains open. Please enter and exit through the original church doors on the front terrace. These are the only doors that will allow entry/exit into the church during this project.   Con...

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Pastor's Office April 1, 2021   My dear Parishioners,   Happy Easter! This note brings my love and prayers for you and your family. After the general darkness of the past year Christ’s light is breaking through.   I spent a week in the hospital in mid-March dealing with familiar stomach pain. I had chest pains while I was there and then ended up with pneumonia. I am glad to be home in the rectory now.   For a while I was beset with darkness and chaos, loss of control and terrible frustration. The Lord kept coming to me in the healing hands an...

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Join us March 19th at 2 p.m. for the funeral of Thelma Crosby Perkinson. Click here to watch the livestream.  Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thelma Crosby Perkinson, who passed onward peacefully at age 97 on Friday, February 26, 2021, in Richmond, Virginia. She was a beloved mother, friend, aunt, teacher and mentor. Her insight and genuine interest in people from all walks of life nurtured untold numbers to embrace their unique individualities and talents. Thel was a barrier-breaking renaissance woman who embodied Southern warmth and relished using hostess and culinary skil...

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All rising freshmen are invited to apply for the Knights of Columbus Council 5476 Catholic High School Scholarship Award which will be applied toward their Freshman tuition. There will be 2 scholarships given out at $1,000 which will be awarded to each student. The deadline to apply is Monday May 10, 2021.    Qualifications: Eighth grade student whose parent(s) are registered as St. Bridget Catholic Church parishioners, Each student attending a public, private, parochial middle school or is home-schooled, within the Richmond Diocese.   If you have questions, please contact Scholarship C...

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Thank you so very much for praying for me and my family during this very difficult time. Here is a quick update on my condition: I underwent an aggressive chemo regimen on December 1st.  It did not go well. Without going into a lot of detail, I was placed in a Critical Care Unit at MCV on December 9th and did not get out of the hospital until December 23rd.    Presently, I am weak, but am trying to exercise every day to build up my strength for the next round of chemo (which started on January 7th).  Needless to say, the oncologist modified my chemo regimen to be less aggressive, thus it will...

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the wedding The Giovannetti and Duhaime Wedding will be streamed to the Saint Bridget YouTube channel and can be viewed live by clicking here. The Live Stream will begin at about 1:45pm and the Wedding will begin at 2pm.  Thank you for joining us and God Bless the soon-to-be newlyweds!

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Whether you choose to use Online Giving (click here) or mail your Christmas Flower donation to our parish office, please include your donor name and name(s) "In Memory of" and/or "In Honor of" as you would like it to appear in the Christmas Flower Donor Listing. Information must be received by Monday, December 14th to appear in the listing. Contact Kimberly Lapkin at klapkin@saintbridgetchurch.org with any questions. Thank you for your Christmas Flower Donation to Saint Bridget Church. Wishing you and your family a peaceful Advent and blessed Christmas!

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View the livestream of the liturgy here: youtu.be/RP3OW4R2e0M Memorial donations may be made to the McShin Foundation. www.mcshin.org

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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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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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