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Entries for 'General News'
St. Bridget Parish Lenten Retreat: 2024
"But now we must celebrate and rejoice,
because your brother was dead and has come to life again;
he was lost and has been found."
(Lk 15:32)
For this year’s Parish Lenten Retreat, Fr. Godfred will lead us through an exploration of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. This three-part series will be a special time of reflection and preparation as we journey through the season of Lent. No registration is necessary, and the retreat is free and open to all. The retreat will conclude with a Reconciliation Service on March 5th. There is no registrati...
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A Feast Day Mass and Reception on Thursday, February 1st at 5:30pm
We hope you can join us for a special Mass and reception to follow on the feast day of Saint Bridget of Ireland, Patron Saint of our parish! Following Mass at 5:30pm on February 1st, there will be a reception with refreshments in the commons.
A Bit About Saint Bridget (source: Loyola Press)
"Saint Brigid is the patron saint of fire, healing, midwives, and childbirth. .... We celebrate her feast day on February 1st, which is known as Imbolc, one of the great fire festivals of the Irish.
As the shamrock became associate...
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Jesus and the Eucharist 7-Week Series
You are invited to grow closer to Jesus alongside fellow parishioners through the Jesus and the Eucharist study beginning this January. This seven-week series was specifically designed for this Year of Parish Revival. Each session is full of rich theological content, powerful testimonies, and unique and timely messages from individual bishops across the country. This is a great opportunity to dive more deeply into the richness of our Eucharistic faith.
The series will be offered at two different times at Saint Bridget.
Monday Morning Meeting Dates:
9-11am, Chur...
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Knights of Columbus - Youth Free Throw Championship 2024!
Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual Free Throw Championship on Sunday, January 28th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the St Bridget Gym (Mother Presentation Hall).
This competition is held for all boys and girls ages 9 to 14, each shooting 15 consecutive shots to win their age/gender group and qualify to move on to the district level and potentially the state level tournaments. Please arrive promptly at 2:00 for registration. Competition will begin by 2:30. An awards ceremony will be held to announce winners and the event should ...
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The Next Ministry Matters is February 10th at 9am in the Church Hall
God has gifted each of us with certain skills and abilities. He expects us to use these in service to one another. For some, He makes clear the needs of the parish community and asks us to respond. If you have been considering this and would like to learn more about ushers, lectors, or extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist please plan to attend the next Ministry Matters to be held on Saturday February 10th at 9:00am in the church basement. While not required, it helps us to know if you plan to attend. Contact Jackie Dwyer at jhdwyer422@gmail.com or ...
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Join us for a book discussion on Bishop Robert Barron's This is my Body with Father Ken Shuping on January 16th from 7-8pm in the Church Hall.
We look forward to diving into Bishop Barron's words on the Blessed Sacrament together as members of Saint Bridget Parish!
“Once again, Bishop Barron has produced a masterclass in catechetical instruction! Deftly weaving Scripture, theology, philosophy, poetry, and art into a cohesive presentation of the “source and summit” of our faith, This Is My Body is a beautiful gift to the Church. Absent in our understanding in recent decades has be...
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