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"This FREE screening event just started and is only available through Sunday, May 19th. Don't miss out! Watch the trailer for the series here: https://pivotalplayers.com/free-screening Bishop Barron is on a journey to unlock the truth behind the Catholic Church's most influential people. CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players, Vol. I is a multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization." Here is today's Video #1 - Saint Francs of Assisi  https://...

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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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James Marchant A Funeral Mass has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15th If you need assistance Planning a Funeral Service or Mass of Christian Burial, please contact our Funeral Coordinator, Yvonne Smith by email or call the office at (804) 282-9511.

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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. The registration link will be available shortly.  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 adu...

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A special Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th, 2019.  During this Mass will pray with thanksgiving to God for all of the members of the United States armed forces who died to protect our nation. There is special music at this Mass. There is no Mass at 8am that day.

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Saint Mary's Parish is thrilled to welcome three special speakers to the community in the next six weeks.  Please join us for these outstanding opportunities! May 13th at 7:00 PM - Fr. Robin Ryan, C.P., Ph.D. - "God's Presence in our Suffering" May 21st at 7:00 PM - Msgr. Mark Lane - "All Generations will Call Me Blessed: Images of the Blessed Mother in the History of Art" June 15th at 10:00 AM - Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, O.P. - "How Can We Keep from Hoping?" There is no charge to attend these events, but you do need to register! Click the link to register about eac...

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Saint Bridget Ultrasound Initiative for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Metro Richmond – The Jennifer Stivers Campaign to Save the Lives of the Most Vulnerable – The Saint Bridget Knights of Columbus Council is raising funds to provide two new ultrasound machines to the Pregnancy Resource Center of Metro Richmond (PRC), the leading provider of medical services to pregnant women who are considering terminating their pregnancies. The use of an ultrasound machine is one of the greatest tools in saving the lives of the unborn as a mother is provided with the incredible view of her living, thrivi...

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Good news!  At St. Bridget's we've raised $19,441 toward our goal of $65,000. Our sisters and brothers in Carissade are now receiving plenty of clean drinking water!  Our ongoing ministry continues to flourish, with the education, health care, and microfinance programs working well.   View the Haiti Sponsor Form below to see how you can support a child. Thank you for your continued contributions. 

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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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Great News! Commonwealth Catholic Charities will soon be opening a shelter in Richmond for children ages 5-13. The shelter needs a few more items to help the children feel at home in the midst of difficult circumstances.  They are particularly in need of the following items: Story books in English or Spanish (for ages 5-14) Art supplies (crayons, paint, coloring books) School note books Board games (dominoes, checkers) Soccer balls Baseball mitts, baseballs, and bats Large storage containers Fire extinguisher First Aid kits Pots and pans There will be collection bins set ou...

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A New Ministry for Saint Bridget Catholic Church  Our conference includes members from both Saint Bridget and Holy Rosary parishes.  We meet at 7:00 the first Monday of each month here at Saint Bridget and the third Monday of each month at Saint Elizabeth (2712 2nd Avenue, Richmond). The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is now a new Ministry of Saint Bridget Catholic Church. We welcome all Parishioners and Visitors; those who are interested in joining this ministry, those with talents, professional skills and interests who can provide a few hours a year, and those who would like to learn more abou...

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As a thank you to everyone who contributed towards our Easter flowers this year, the list of donors will be available to pick up in the church commons after all Easter Masses this weekend, as well as posted on our website early next week. Thank you for your support, and have a blessed Holy Week and Easter!

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Vacation Bible School is a Birthday Blast Celebration of Life!   Vacation Bible School runs June 17-21st 9am to Noon each day! Action packed Games, Crafts, Stories, Songs, and incredible Saint surprises await all week long.    Student Registration Is Now Open! Click Here   Open to Pre K through Rising 5th Grade Classes will sell out!   Volunteers are Needed In addition to adults, older middle school and high school teens will have roles to play during the week.     

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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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  Dear Parishoners,    On March 2nd, 2019, Saint Bridget School will be holding its annual fundraiser, “Saint Bridget School Gala: Be the Light.” As part of this special event, we hope to promote community through exciting live and silent auctions, where we will be offering a wide variety of gift packages, including baskets of goods from local businesses and memorable experiences for friends and families.  Proceeds will directly benefit Saint Bridget School.  Funds will provide supplementary materials and educational classroom programs, necessary technology improvements, and ne...

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On Thursday, March 21st, Annointing of the Sick will be offered with Mass at 9.a.m.  After Mass the Saint Bridget Saints and Sinners group will be holding a brunch. Later that evening, at 7 p.m., visiting priests will be hearing confessions at our Reconciliation service.    What is Annointing of the Sick? "In the Church's Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin – and sometimes even from physical ailment. His cures were signs of the arrival of the Kingdom of God. The core message of his healing...

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2019 Saint Bridget Day of Service, March 16th Click Here to Sign Up for the Day of Service Time & Place: Everyone will gather at the Saint Bridget School Gym (Mother Presentation Hall) and the event will run from 8:30 a.m. - Noon.  Registration: You must be registered by March 8th to be able to participate in the Day of Service. Click here to sign up.  Supply Drive Donation Thank you to everyone who donated food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and so much more to our Day of Service Supply Drive. Your donations make it possible for us to work with over 24 community organizations, and ...

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Ash Wednesday Masses: 7 a.m., 9 am (with Saint Bridget Students), 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service with Distribution of Ashes: Noon   Click Here for Saint Bridget's Full Lenten Guide   Fridays During Lent 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction Daily Mass  Monday-Saturday, 8am Holy Hour & Benediction Follows 8am Daily Mass on Saturdays Confessions Saturdays, 4-5pm April 21st at 7 p.m. - Reconciliation Service for the Parish   Holy Thursday, April 18 7:30pm Holy Thursday Mass of the Lo...

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Friday, March 22nd is the annual Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish fry. The event will run from 5-8 p.m. and proceeds go to the Knights of Columbus Catholic School Scholarship Fund.  There is also going to be a silent auction occuring, for the chance to win an original photograph by parishioner Gary Port, of the stained-glass window over our church's altar.  Online ticket sales have closed, but tickets will be available for purchase at the doors.  

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Have questions or feedback? Your Pastoral Council is hosting the monthly Information Desk the first weekend of April, the 6th & 7th after all Masses. Members of the Council will be located in the Parish Office off the Commons area after all Masses to answer any questions you have, or to help get information you might need regarding St. Bridget Parish and its ministries. This is a good time to stop in to meet your council members, offer comments and suggestions, or just say hello!   They are there to welcome and serve you.    

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