Gentlemen of St. Bridget Church,
We have a quorum for our choir tomorrow, but there is always room for more! The more voices the merrier!
Please consider coming and joining us as we entertain the Saints and Sinners!
And, the dinner and beer ought to be fine!
Can you join us?
Best,
John
The Center for Marriage, Family, and Life is gearing up for the 5th Annual Catholic Men's Conference in the Diocese of Richmond. Registration is now open! You can click here to learn more or to register.
All men 18 and older are invited to attend this one-day conference as an opportunity to dig deeper into the faith, meet other Catholic men, and take home some practical guidance for living a holy life as father, brother, son, and friend.
Theme
The conference theme, "Fully Alive," plays on Jesus' invitation throughout the Gospel to an abundant life.
As a man, husband, father, brother, and friend how is Jesus calling you to be more fully alive.
Above all else, our culture values the freedom to pursue our own happiness, to choose whatever lifestyle, relationship, or path we think will make us the most happy.
The invitation of Jesus is to consider this: our freedom exists so that we can give ourselves away. The paradox of the Christian life is that when we empty ourselves, follow Jesus, and participate in His life we become fully alive.
Man desires to be fully alive: to be loved deeply, to be called to greatness, and to accomplish the unthinkable.
These desires can only be fulfilled in Christ. It is Jesus who offers eternal life. It is Jesus who defines perfection. It is Jesus who is Love Incarnate.
This is what prompted Saint Augustine when he said, “to fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him the greatest adventure; to find Him, the greatest human achievement.” As Jesus asked the young man in Matthew 19, he is asking you to become fully alive, “Come, follow me.”
Speakers
Sean Forrest began his ministry as a full-time youth minister at St. James parish in Stratford, Connecticut. In January of 2000, Sean founded Movin’ With The Spirit, Inc. (MWTS), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to boldly proclaiming God’s eternal Truth and love. Since then, he has had the opportunity to speak to hundreds of thousands of teens and adults across the country and internationally. He is a regular keynote speaker at Steubenville youth conferences across the country, and is often a headliner at the Soulfest Christian music festival in Gunstock, N.H. Sean has been challenging men at diocesan men’s conferences throughout the country to live their faith and lead others to Christ. Building on his organization’s work in the U.S., Sean has also mobilized a team to help the poor of Haiti. MWTS Haiti180 (haiti180.com) constructed and operates a lively orphanage and state-of-the-art school, and has been housing, feeding, and caring for children and villagers in desperate need of support. Sean Lives in Connecticut with his wife and three children.
Father Damian Ference is a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland. He serves at Borromeo Seminary in Wickliffe, Ohio as Director of Human Formation and Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Father Ference was ordained for the diocese of Cleveland in 2003. In 2009 he earned his licentiate in philosophy from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Ference has been part of the formation faculty at Borromeo Seminary since 2009. In addition to writing for Word on Fire, Father Ference has published articles in a wide variety of periodicals, including America, Catholic Universe Bulletin, Commonweal,Dappled Things, Emmanuel, FirstThings.com, Homiletic and Pastoral Review, Human Development, Pastoral Life, Seminary Journal, The Plain Dealer, The Priest, U.S. Catholic and Worship. Ference also regularly preaches retreats and parish missions. He is the founder and director of TOLLE LEGE Summer Institute and is a lifetime member of the Flannery O’Connor Society.
Additional Features
Additionally, at the conference there will be several priests available for confession.
We will celebrate the vigil Mass together.
There will be an expanded expo area featuring different vendors, ministries, and resources to bring back to your homes and your parishes.
And, this year, we will offer breakout session in the late morning.
Cost
Registration includes admission to the event, continental breakfast, and lunch. The $40 registration is available now through midnight on August 31, 2016. Registration after that date will be available at the door for $50. The conference is free for all priests and religious brothers. Permanent Deacons who register before midnight on August 31, 2016 will receive admission to the conference for only $30.
Hope to see you there!
In Christ,
Center for Marriage, Family, and Life
Catholic Diocese of Richmond
7800 Carousel Lane
Richmond, VA 23294-4201
From Steve R:
You are cordially invited to
Feast Day Mass of
Saint Josemaria Escriva
Founder of Opus Dei
Principal Celebrant and Homilist
Rev. Lawrence A. Kutz
Thursday June 23, 2016
Seven Thirty in the Evening
Saint Bridget Catholic Church
6006 Three Chopt Road
Richmond, VA 23226
Confessions Available
2:00-5:00PM
6:30 to 7:15 PM
Reception following Mass
From Frank:
I am asking you to come to a meeting at St Bridget's this Tuesday night at 7pm and hear a presentation by a group that will help us with our evangelization efforts. Geoff Gasperini and Ann Song have been leading the charge with this group.
Link to a video of a parish currently doing this, coincidentally, named St Bridgid, in San Diego. http://www.evangelicalcatholic.org/who-we-serve/#parishes
In a nutshell, it is letting the Holy Spirit move among us through small groups engaged in Scripture study. This group will provide information on how to make it happen, and will walk alongside us as we grow this effort.
Please come and listen. Please put this out to your lists. This is the call that many of you have been listening for (I know it is for me) to deepen your own faith lives, as well as all those around us in our parish that we love and serve, and those in our community that we are called to love and serve.
Peace,
Frank
When you have a few moments, here is Pope Francis talking about this effort - The Harvest is Abundant But the Laborers are Few - Year Of Faith - Homily - Catholic Online
Gateway to Silence: God for us, we call you Father. God alongside us, we call you Jesus. God within us, we call you Holy Spirit.
Thanks to [YOUR NAME HERE] for volunteering to facilitate our discussion of Part III, Chapter 5 of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
Thanks to Frank and David for facilitating our May meeting.
Thanks to [YOUR NAME HERE] for volunteering to facilitate our discussion of Part III, Chapter 5 of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
Thanks to Frank and David for facilitating our May meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to facilitate a meeting
Reminder: The Evening of Recollection for Men is this Wednesday, June 1st at St. Bridget Richmond. 6PM
Also, please see attached the invitation for the Feast Day Mass on June 23rd
Thanks to [Your Name Here] for volunteering to facilitate our discussion of Part III, Chapter 5 of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
Thanks to Frank and David for facilitating our May meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to facilitate a meeting
Hello Men,
I wanted to circle the wagon and again ask for you to join us in singing at the Saints and Sinner’s Annual Dinner on June 9th.
At this point, confirmed singers are Rick W, Charlie G, John V and me.
We hope you can join in this fun event! Information is included below.
I hope you can jump in! Please pass this on to others I have missed.
Thanks, gents!
Best,
John
St. Bridget Men’s Ministry Men,
We have been again invited and have graciously accepted the honor to sing at the Annual Saints and Sinners Dinner on June 9th. This has become an annual tradition for us, too, and we must be doing something right to be invited back again and again!
The theme of the dinner this year is a Texas BBQ. The food and the venue will reflect this theme. Allen will be including some songs in our repertoire that also fit the theme.
Particulars: Thursday, June 9th in the Parish Commons
5:00 pm Arrive and hydrate or libate.
5:30 Practice with Allen.
6:00 Dinner is served and BBQ is on!
6:30 On with the performance!
7:00 Hang around and have some fellowship
Will you plan to come and sing? Dinner will be great (and only $10!). A nice selection of tasty libations will be on hand to help us get appropriately tuned up. Please RSVP to John if you plan to attend (jkmcculla@comcast.net). And, please bring your spouses! They will enjoy the dinner and will enjoy seeing your perform, as well!
Thanks to [Your Name Here] for volunteering to facilitate our discussion of Part III, Chapter 5 of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
Thanks to Frank and David for facilitating our May meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to facilitate a meeting
St. Bridget's Catholic Church
BLOOD DRIVE
Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus
Sunday, May 22
8:30am to 12:30pm
Parish Center Meeting Room
To make an appointment please go to:
https://vadonor.org or e-mail JOHN.VANDERSYDE@Longandfoster.com, with an appointment time
Update From John:
Gentlemen,
I KNOW YOU CAN SING!
Please join us at this dinner. Your singing has become a tradition!
Who is in? I just have a couple of replies at this time!
Thank you!
Best,
John
St. Bridget Men’s Ministry Men,
We have been again invited and have graciously accepted the honor to sing at the Annual Saints and Sinners Dinner on June 9th. This has become an annual tradition for us, too, and we must be doing something right to be invited back again and again!
The theme of the dinner this year is a Texas BBQ. The food and the venue will reflect this theme. Allen will be including some songs in our repertoire that also fit the theme.
Particulars: Thursday, June 9th in the Parish Commons
5:00 pm Arrive and hydrate or libate.
5:30 Practice with Allen.
6:00 Dinner is served and BBQ is on!
6:30 On with the performance!
7:00 Hang around and have some fellowship
Will you plan to come and sing? Dinner will be great (and only $10!). A nice selection of tasty libations will be on hand to help us get appropriately tuned up. Please RSVP to John if you plan to attend (jkmcculla@comcast.net). And, please bring your spouses!
Thanks to [Your Name Here] for volunteering to facilitate our discussion of Part III, Chapter 5 of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
Thanks to Frank and David for facilitating our May meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to facilitate a meeting
I highly recommend Jesus Shock, by Peter Kreeft, which is available for free in the Commons. It's a thought provoking read, and a quick read as well.
The spark of life: Science and the Bible meet again (Thanks Rich)
From John:
St. Bridget Men’s Ministry Men,
We have been again invited and have graciously accepted the honor to sing at the Annual Saints and Sinners Dinner on June 9th. This has become an annual tradition for us, too, and we must be doing something right to be invited back again and again!
The theme of the dinner this year is a Texas BBQ. The food and the venue will reflect this theme. Allen will be including some songs in our repertoire that also fit the theme.
Particulars: Thursday, June 9th in the Parish Commons
5:00 pm Arrive and hydrate or libate.
5:30 Practice with Allen.
6:00 Dinner is served and BBQ is on!
6:30 On with the performance!
7:00 Hang around and have some fellowship
Will you plan to come and sing? Dinner will be great (and only $10!). A nice selection of tasty libations will be on hand to help us get appropriately tuned up. Please RSVP to John if you plan to attend (jkmcculla@comcast.net). And, please bring your spouses! They will enjoy the dinner and will enjoy seeing your perform, as well!
Thanks to Frank and David for volunteering to facilitate our discussion of Part III, Chapter 4 of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
Thanks to Gene and Bobby for facilitating our April meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to facilitate a meeting
Thanks to Frank and David for volunteering to facilitate our discussion of Part III, Chapter 4 of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
Thanks to Gene and Bobby for facilitating our April meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to facilitate a meeting
From Gene:
The Little Sisters of the Poor French Food Festival is April 29th and 30th. I am the captain for Chef Paul's Tent. We need volunteers for the afternoon shift (4:30-7:30) and evening shift (7:30-10:00). If you can help or know others that may be able to help, please go to:
http://vhub.at/kofc to sign up.
If you have any questions you can call me at 380-1591 or email me at: Gkastelberg@aol.com
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