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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 in spring of this year, clergy, parish administration, and the liturgy committee continue to work together so that our parish can safely worship together. Beginning with reservations for the Mass of the Solemn...

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Spiritual Opportunities & Lenten Practices See what daily and weekly events our parish is offering during the Lenten Season to enrich your spiritual life.     Lenten Mission 2021: "Put on Christ" (March 7th - 12th) Click to learn about our week-long parish experience, combining virtual and in-person spiritual opportunities to deepen your Lenten journey this year.     Soup Recipes for Lenten Meals Access new meatless soup recipes every week, perfect for your Friday meals before or after our 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross.     &n...

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Building Our Family of Faith   The 2021 Appeal will provide critical funding to three key areas: Empowering the Next Generation Providing for those in Need Building Catholic Communities In complement to the funds returned to our parish through the parish sharing formula, the Appeal also benefits our Saint Bridget parish ministries. Many of you received a letter from Bishop Knestout asking for your support of the Annual Diocesan Appeal. We hope you will prayerfully consider this request. Your donation will support many Diocesan ministries: Seminarian Education Fuel and Hunger Fund ...

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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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Pastor's Office Wednesday, January 13th 2021      My dear Parishioners,      I pray that our celebration of the Lord’s Nativity touched you with the promise that God is always with us. Christmas is such a time of light as we live in a darkened world.      These quiet holy days have given me time to discern the mind of Christ for me. Thus, after 52 years of service and at 79 years of age it is time for me to step aside as your pastor. I will retire from active ministry this summer.      I do not know who will be assigne...

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The Bible Timeline – The Story of Salvation Have you ever tried reading the bible and given up after only a short time? On Monday January 18th we will begin a study that will help us to read the Bible in a way that will show us see “the big picture”. We will explore the biblical narrative in light of Catholic teaching and the historical, cultural, and literary context of the Scriptures to discover what they reveal about God’s plan and our place within it. This journey will take us through twelve historical periods described in fourteen books of the bible. This fascinating and remarka...

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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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August 6, 2020 at 1 p.m.  Click Here to watch the Mass live  The live stream will begin shortly before 1 p.m. and the video will remain available indefinitely after the livestream concludes. ASHEY, Margaret Patricia, 90, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ashey. She is survived by her four children, Carolyn Alley (Kent), Edward Ashey, Diane Ashey and Bill Ashey (Juli); grandchildren, Reid, Austin and Harrison Alley and Clayton and Justin Ashey. Margaret grew up in Jacksonville, Fla., surrounded by six lively brothers and sisters and her parents...

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A Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth will be celebrated at Saint Bridget on June 24, 2020 at 1:30pm.  The Mass will be live streamed here.  Obituary and Visitation Information from Bliley's Funeral Home    

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11:45 am          Rally at the State Capitol, Richmond, VA 12:45 pm          March for Life Join with Saint Bridget Parishioners Attending to Support Life and to Stand Against Abortion!

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The Chenault Duo: Husband & Wife Concert Organists   Friday, January 24th, at 7:00 p.m. Ray and Beth Chenault are husband and wife performers, who together form one of the world's most outstanding duos. Come see as four hands and four feet simultaneously play the Buzard pipe organ, in this truly unique performance! They will play some tunes you will recognize, and music they have commissioned specifically for their unique duo.

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The Saints & Sinners will hold their annual Christmas luncheon (wear your green and red!) Thursday, December 12th, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. in the Parish Commons.  Our Minister of Music, Mr. Allen Bean, will lead us in some Christmas carols and songs.  Additionally, the kindergarten class will visit again to entertain!  Attendees are invited to bring their favorite homemade Christmas cookies or baked item.  A $5 donation will be requested for lunch.

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Sunday, November 10⋅2:00 – 6:00pm Benedictine College Preparatory School – 12829 River Road, Richmond, VA 23238  Description:Want to spend a casual fall afternoon outside, craft-brewed beer in hand, watching football and sharing fellowship? Want to meet other men from Saint Bridget? Then join us for Octoberfest! Hosted by Saint Bridget’s Knights of Columbus and Men’s Ministry, this men’s social event has been a great hit over the years! Once again, we’re shipping in those famous brats from Usinger’s of Milwaukee, and serving them up with sauerkraut, potato salad, bak...

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