General News

Interested in becoming Catholic or hearing what the process entails? Do you want to know what the Catholic Church teaches about different topics? Come to our informational dinner on Thursday, August 22 from  6pm-7:30pm to find out about the RCIA process. All are welcome and there are no strings attached! Just free food! Please RSVP to Mary Rebecca Pugsley at mpugsley@saintbridgetchurch.org if you would like to attend.

Read More

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...

Read More

Requirements for Ministry Volunteers Volunteers in any Saint Bridget ministries that involve working with children under the age of 18 and/or vulnerable adults, are required by the Diocese of Richmond to: To complete a Screening One background check Attend a VIRTUS training workshop “Protecting God’s Children” Both of these must be completed prior to volunteering with any of the following ministries: Nursery Sacristans Eucharistic Ministers to Shut-Ins and Nursing Homes Saint Vincent De Paul Religious Education PS-5 First Eucharist Preparation Childre...

Read More

Religious Education & Sacrament Preparation Get excited for a fun new year of growing in faith and love of our Lord! Religious Education classes are offered for children from Pre-K-5th Grade. We are also excited to invite all of our 2nd graders to prepare for their First Sacraments. Please see our Religious Education page for more details and to register!   Middle & High School Youth Ministry, and Confirmation Registrations for Middle School and High School Youth Ministry, and Confirmation Formation can be found here! To view this year's Youth Ministry calendars and information, clic...

Read More

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.

Read More

Everybody knows that good nutrition is critical to good health, but nutritious food can be expensive! Saint Francis Home, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond that cares for elderly and disabled persons with limited or no income, is asking for your help to provide tasty, healthy meals to their residents.  They have made it simple for you to donate as little $5 to the Saint Francis Home food budget, with just a few clicks. Please help provide fresh produce, dairy, lean meats, and grains for the residents of Saint Francis Home -- you will make a difference just by visiting their web page: ...

Read More

Support CrossOver Healthcare Ministry by lending a hand in their upcoming painting project! After many recent renovations to their Henrico clinic, they need the help of Saint Bridget volunteers to freshen up the space for their patients, volunteers, and staff with a new coat of paint. CrossOver is looking for volunteers to help on Saturday, August 17th, from 9:00am-3:00pm. All volunteers ages 14 and up are welcome! If you have any painting supplies that you would like to bring, that would be great! If not, CrossOver will provide painting supplies as well. RSVP here: https://www.sign...

Read More

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.

Read More

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!

Read More

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 ...

Read More

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 ...

Read More

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...

Read More

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...

Read More

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!  

Read More

God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just: You gave your only Son to save us by the blood of his cross. Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Hear our cries as we agonize over the harm done to our brothers and sisters. Breathe wisdom into our prayers, soothe restless hearts with hope, steady shaken spirits with faith: Show us the way to justice and wholeness, enlightened by truth and enfolded in your mercy. Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts...

Read More

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...

Read More

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...

Read More

Monsignor William Carr invites all parishioners and community members to join us in prayer and celebration on Saturday, January 12th, as His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop Barry Knestout leads the Dedication of our completed Bell Tower and Landscaping Project.  We will gather outside in front of the Bell Tower at 5 p.m. for the Dedication. A reception will follow in the Church Commons after the 5:30 p.m. Mass.

Read More

The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Adoration from 1:30-2:30 p.m. with the intention of prayer being the consolation of the Stivers family and the repose of the soul of Jen Stivers. All are welcome. 

Read More

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!    To RSVP or if you have ANY questions please contact Michael Siewers at michael@siewers.com or 804-839-0372.   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...

Read More