Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic many have asked how to return their Rice Bowls. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) invites families to send their gifts in one of the following ways:   With their Online Link: English https://support.crs.org/donate/change-life-lent-0 Spanish https://support.crs.org/donate/cambia-una-vida-esta-cuaresma By Phone: Call 877-435-7277 from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Eastern Time (be sure to tell the operator that the gift is for CRS Rice Bowl)  By Mail: Please write “CRS Rice Bowl” in the memo line of your check and mail it to Catholic Relief ...

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Looking for a way to brighten someone's day during this time at home? We invite all of our parishioners - young and old - to write a card or letter to one of the residents of St. Francis Home and the Little Sisters of the Poor, over the next few days and weeks. Not sure what to include? Here are a few ideas:   Mention that you are member of Saint Bridget Parish Assure them that you are praying for them, and everyone who lives at their retirement home Describe to them what you are doing to pass the time during these days Send them a beautiful picture or drawing Mention a prayer or i...

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Pastor's Office                                                                               April 2, 2020   My dear friends in Christ, I rejoice in your faithfulness and pray for you during these unprecedented and difficult times.   To help our parish family meet our spiritual needs during the Church’s holiest week of the year, I invite you to join with me, Father Tochi, and our Deacons i...

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The Jennifer Stivers Campaign to Save the Lives of the Most Vulnerable   Because of the pandemic and restrictions on gathering we must reschedule the blessing of the ultrasound machines donated to the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) by the Saint Bridget Knights of Columbus. Bishop Knestout and Monsignor Carr will visit as soon as is practical to bless the machines and the mission of the PRC.   It is deeply gratifying to know that the three ultrasound machines are in full use at the PRC and its satellite location in Midlothian.  Already, these machines are meeting their intended use &nda...

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                                                               Pastor's Office                                                                             March 25, 2020   Dear Parishioners,  I write to wish you peace in this difficult time. As we pat...

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  Our God, Your Word says that You answer people when they call on Your name, and that You deliver them. Right now, we ask that You would heal those who are sick or who are carrying the COVID-19 virus without knowing it. Heal them and protect those around them. Provide a cure for the Coronavirus and heal our economy. Bring a quick and miraculous end to the darkness in our world. Whether Your healing comes today, next week, or next month, we believe that You will heal our world. And we will continue to praise You, even as we wait for answers. Please deliver us. In Jesus...

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With everyone staying at home more, and kids becoming antsy stuck inside, here is a blog with lots of Catholic printouts, crafts, and activity ideas for your children to do at home: https://www.catholicicing.com

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Statement from Bishop Knestout to the Faithful (March 16th, 2020) Click to read this afternoon's letter from Bishop Knestout. Click to learn the latest impacts to parish facilities and programs.   Bishop Knestout's Dispensation for the Most Susceptible (March 12th, 2020) Dear Parishioners, Until further notice, Bishop Knestout has granted a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days to the following persons most susceptible to the effects of the Corona virus/COVID 19: those 60 years of age or older; those with chronic illness; and those with immune system de...

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Amidst necessary changes due to COVID-19, we have cancelled the Ministry Matters interest meeting, originally scheduled for Sunday, March 22nd. We still encourage you to reflect on how you are uniquely being called to serve God's Church, and if that includes Liturgical Ministry by becoming an Usher, Lector, or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for our Saint Bridget parish, we look forward to making that happen as soon as we are able.    Know that we are praying for the health, safety, and healing of our entire parish family and community. 

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Join us at the Pregnancy Resource Center on Sunday, March 29th, as Bishop Knestout and Monsignor Carr bless the PRC's new ultrasound machines (provided by the funds raised through the Saint Bridget Knights of Columbus' "Jennifer Stivers Campaign to Save the Lives of the Most Vulnerable"). Tours of the PRC facilities will begin at 2 p.m., followed by a brief program and blessing at 3 p.m. The PRC is located at 1510 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond, VA 23230. Please RSVP to (804) 673-4150 or info@prcrichmond.org.

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2020 Annual Diocesan Appeal Building Our Family of Faith Many of you received a letter from Bishop Knestout asking for your support of the 2020 Annual Appeal. Pledge brochures will also be available in the pews at all Masses during the weekends of February 29th/March 1st and March 7th/8th. In the spirit of the bicentennial, we are hopeful that all our parishioners will make a gift to the 2020 Appeal. Thank you in advance for your support! Click here for more information.

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  We invite you to take advantage of the materials and resources made available in the Commons, throughout this Lenten season.   Prayer Cards Pick up a Lenten prayer card that will help you be more gracious and merciful to others during your Lenten journey.   Daily Lenten Scripture Reflection Based on the Church’s Mass readings, Living God’s Word will help you welcome Jesus into your heart by reflecting on his sacrifice, passion and death as you prepare for the great joy of his resurrection at Easter.   Family Devotions and Activities The reinforcement of our lo...

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Join us for the 5th Annual Saint Bridget Day of Service! We invite all to join us on Saturday, February 29th, from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for the Saint Bridget Day of Service. Everyone is welcome! As members of the Saint Bridget community, we look forward to gathering and then serving as the hands and feet of Jesus.  Opportunities are available for all ages.  Come alone, with a friend, or bring your whole family, and meet new friends!   Participants under 15 need an adult.    Donate Supplies to Make the Day Possible Thanks to your donations of supplies, our churc...

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When is Mind to Heart? Mind to Heart is held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Our regularly scheduled Tuesday confessions will continue to take place from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., and will coincide with Tuesday Adoration from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 2019 Prayer: Talking to God like a Real Person Lord Help Me; Grant Me Grace!  Afterlife: The Endgame (Death, Judgement, Purgatory, Heaven & Hell) The Incarnation: Holy Smokes, God Became a Baby  2020 The Most Holy Roman Catholic Church: What Does that Mean? Penance: You've Got to Fast Bef...

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Saint Bridget Church, along with all Parishes in the Diocese, will be celebrating a special weekend of Masses on January 18th-19th commemorating Bishop Patrick Kelly’s arrival in Virginia in 1820 and the opening of the Bicentennial year celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Diocese of Richmond.   Bishop Knestout will also be celebrating Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 18th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norfolk followed by a reception. This is a unique opportunity for all the faithful to celebrate a historic event with our Bishop.&n...

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A Letter from the Saint Bridget Knights of Columbus    Dear Parishioners of Saint Bridget Church, The Knights of Columbus (KofC) wish to share some wonderful news!  The Jennifer Stivers Campaign to Save the Lives of the Most Vulnerable has reached the finish line!  Recently an order was placed for three new ultrasound machines for the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) of Metro Richmond, the leading provider of medical services to pregnant women who are considering terminating their pregnancies.    The ultrasound campaign was blessed from the start and certain to be successful!&nbs...

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Saint Bridget now holds Eucharistic Adoration in the Church every Tuesday, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Our regularly scheduled Tuesday confessions will continue to take place from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.   Why is the Eucharist So Important? Coming from the Greek word for "thanksgiving," the Eucharist is not merely a symbol or reenactment of the Last Supper, but Jesus' complete and personal gift of Himself to us - body, blood, soul and divinity - in the tangible form of bread and wine. At every Mass God fulfills His promise to always be with us, in this most physical and intimate of ways.&...

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General News

After careful consideration we have decided to delay the rollout of our preschool and will now offer Mom’s Morning Out (MMO).  Beginning October 1st we will have MMO every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays are for children 2-3 years of age, and Fridays we can handle children between 16 months and 3 years of age.  The cost for MMO is $25.00 per day.  If you would like to commit for a full semester, the charge is $20.00 per day. Fall Semester: October 1st – December 20th, 2019 Spring Semester: January 7th, 2020 - M...

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Please visit saintbridgetchurch.org/youth for information about our 2019/2020 Middle School Youth Group, our High School Youth Group, Confirmation Formation for 10th graders and above, and our Parent/Teen At-Home Study Series.  Kick Off for both Youth Groups is September 8th after the 5pm Mass.  Register for all of these programs here.  Email Youth Minister, Dan Harms at dharms@saintbridgetchurch.org with questions!   

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Under the guidance of violinist and teacher, Loretta McCray, students will have an opportunity to share their musical talents with parishioners in the Liturgy of the Mass. String musicians in 1st through twelfth grade and of all talent levels are welcome. The season begins September 8 and ends May 3. Rehearsals will be held once or twice each month on Sunday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Students will be required to commit to participating during rehearsals, and practicing at home. The ensemble will be playing at four 11:00 Masses throughout the year: October 27th December 14th (Adven...

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