Gentlemen Sing: Respect Life Holy Hour January 24

Gentlemen, for all those who are able to join us to sing at this Tuesday evening's Respect Life Holy Hour: thank you. Allen has asked we meet in Church Hall by 6:30 for a short warm up and rehearsal prior to the beginning of the Hour at 7:00 PM.

thank you again, see you Tuesday evening,

Wayne 

On 01/09/17, wayneslough@verizon.net wrote:

Gentlemen,

Thank you to all who sang Christmas Eve at St. Bridget's 8:00 PM Liturgy. It was another special evening. Parishioners appreciated our efforts!

The church has requested our singing support for this year's Respect Life Holy Hour on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 pm.  As in past years, the Holy Hour serves as a vigil of sorts for the March for Life in Washington D.C., to be held this year on Jan.27. 

The Holy Hour includes Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, and we, the Gentlemen of St. Bridget, are being enlisted to help with the singing. Deacon Bob Giovenco has always participated and the Respect Life committee has invited all the clergy of the Parish to help pray the Hour. 

Gents, we are being asked to arrive by 6:30 that evening to have a quick warm up and brief rehearsal with Allen Bean and/or William Buckley before the Holy Hour's beginning at 7:00. Our dress will be navy sports coats, gray slacks, white shirts, red ties.

Would you be so kind to please reply here with an indication of whether you can join us to sing at the Respect Life Holy Hour January 24th?

thank you,

Wayne

March For Life-Friday, January 27 / Respect Life Holy Hour-Tuesday, January 24

The March for Life in Washington, D.C. will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017.  

This will be a very important witness to the new Administration.

Free bus transportation will be provided by the Knights of Columbus, leaving from the Columbian Center on Pump Road at 8:00 a.m.  

Please plan to arrive between 7:30-7:45 a.m. to check-in and enjoy coffee and donuts/bagels, etc.  

Buses return to the Columbian Center by approximately 6:00 p.m.  To reserve a spot on the bus, please contact Mike K. at ckoz654@aol.com 

On Tuesday, January 24 @ 7:00 p.m. a vigil Respect Life Holy Hour will be prayed at St. Bridget Church in support of our pro-life efforts.  

The Holy Hour will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, scripture readings and reflections,hymns, and time for silent prayer.

For more info:  http://www.saintbridgetchurch.org/Our-Ministries/Respect-Life-Ministry

March 4, 2017-Lenten Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Our pilgrimage is scheduled for March 4.

Tentative Schedule:

6:30 am     Carpool from St. B's

9:00 am     Tour of the Shrine

10:00 am    Confessions

11:00 am     Mass

1:00 pm      Stations of the Cross at in the Crypt Church

Side trip to the traveling exhibit of the Life and Legacy of St. Thomas More, housed at the now fully operating Shrine of St. John Paul II.

Then to the pub

6:00 pm     Arrive back at St. B's

Please email Mike K. to reserve your spot -ckoz654@aol.com

Gentlemen Sing: Respect Life Holy Hour January 24

Gentlemen,

Thank you to all who sang Christmas Eve at St. Bridget's 8:00 PM Liturgy. It was another special evening. Parishioners appreciated our efforts!

The church has requested our singing support for this year's Respect Life Holy Hour on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 pm.  As in past years, the Holy Hour serves as a vigil of sorts for the March for Life in Washington D.C., to be held this year on Jan.27. 

The Holy Hour includes Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, and we, the Gentlemen of St. Bridget, are being enlisted to help with the singing. Deacon Bob Giovenco has always participated and the Respect Life committee has invited all the clergy of the Parish to help pray the Hour. 

Gents, we are being asked to arrive by 6:30 that evening to have a quick warm up and brief rehearsal with Allen Bean and/or William Buckley before the Holy Hour's beginning at 7:00. Our dress will be navy sports coats, gray slacks, white shirts, red ties.

Would you be so kind to please reply to wayneslough@verizon.net with an indication of whether you can join us to sing at the Respect Life Holy Hour January 24th?

Thank you,

Wayne

February Saturday Meeting - February 4

Our February Saturday meeting will be on February 4, 2017, 7:00am-8:00am in the Parish Meeting Room.

We will be discussing Part III, Chapter 11-Mary of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.

We will also discuss ideas for our meetings for the rest of the year - bring your ideas!

Please email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate our meeting.

Coffee starts at 6:30!

Please email lshadowen@aol.com to facilitate a meeting.

March 4, 2017-Lenten Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Our pilgrimage is scheduled for March 4.

Tentative Schedule:

6:30 am     Carpool from St. B's

9:00 am     Tour of the Shrine

10:00 am    Confessions

11:00 am     Mass

1:00 pm      Stations of the Cross at in the Crypt Church

Side trip to the traveling exhibit of the Life and Legacy of St. Thomas More, housed at the now fully operating Shrine of St. John Paul II.

Then to the pub

6:00 pm     Arrive back at St. B's

Please email Mike K. to reserve your spot -ckoz654@aol.com

Gentlemen Sing: Respect Life Holy Hour January 24

Gentlemen,

Thank you to all who sang Christmas Eve at St. Bridget's 8:00 PM Liturgy. It was another special evening. Parishioners appreciated our efforts!

The church has requested our singing support for this year's Respect Life Holy Hour on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 pm.  As in past years, the Holy Hour serves as a vigil of sorts for the March for Life in Washington D.C., to be held this year on Jan.27. 

The Holy Hour includes Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, and we, the Gentlemen of St. Bridget, are being enlisted to help with the singing. Deacon Bob Giovenco has always participated and the Respect Life committee has invited all the clergy of the Parish to help pray the Hour. 

Gents, we are being asked to arrive by 6:30 that evening to have a quick warm up and brief rehearsal with Allen Bean and/or William Buckley before the Holy Hour's beginning at 7:00. Our dress will be navy sports coats, gray slacks, white shirts, red ties.

Would you be so kind to please reply to wayneslough@verizon.net with an indication of whether you can join us to sing at the Respect Life Holy Hour January 24th?

Thank you,

Wayne

Annual Parish Lenten Fish-Friday, March 24, 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Fellow Parishioners and Fish Fry Volunteers,

Because of YOU, our Annual Parish Lenten Fish Fry is a great success! 

Our Fish Fry this year is scheduled on Friday, March 24th, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 

Please Save the Date and place this on your calendar.  We welcome and need your support and help again this year. 

We’ll have a great time with our fellow parishioners, and we’ll raise support for the scholarships for St. Bridget youth going on to Catholic High School! 

Thanks again! 

Best,

John

January Saturday Meeting - January 7

Our January Saturday meeting will this Saturday, January 7, 2016, 7:00am-8:00am in the Parish Meeting Room.

We will be discussing Part III, Chapter 11-Mary of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.

We will also discuss ideas for our meetings for the rest of the year - bring your ideas!

Thanks to Wayne S for volunteering to facilitate our meeting.

Coffee starts at 6:30!

Please email lshadowen@aol.com to facilitate a meeting.

Family Advocacy Day Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Hi Leon,

Can you please include the below information in your next email.  It is coming up soon.

It is organized by the Family Foundation of Virginia, an interdenominational Christian group with strong Pro-Life, family, traditional marriage values.

Thanks.

--Darius

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Family Advocacy Day

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Family Advocacy Briefing
9:00 am
Join us at the SunTrust 4th floor auditorium

Engage in the Legislative Process
10:00 am
Meet your legislators; observe a committee meeting;

Prayer Walk
11:00 am
Join us as we pray for our state and our nation

12:00 pm
If you can stay later, feel free to observe a House/Senate session or tour the Capitol

January Saturday Meeting - January 7

Our January Saturday meeting will be on January 7, 2016, 7:00am-8:00am in the Parish Meeting Room.

We will be discussing Part III, Chapter 11-Mary of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.

We will also discuss ideas for our meetings for the rest of the year - bring your ideas!

Thanks to Wayne S for volunteering to facilitate our meeting.

Coffee starts at 6:30!

Please email lshadowen@aol.com to facilitate a meeting.

January Saturday Meeting - January 7

Our January Saturday meeting will be on January 7, 2016, 7:00am-8:00am in the Parish Meeting Room.

We will be discussing Part III, Chapter 11-Mary of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.

We will also discuss ideas for our meetings for the rest of the year - bring your ideas!

Please email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate!

Coffee starts at 6:30!

Please email lshadowen@aol.com to facilitate a meeting.

March For Life-Friday, January 27 / Respect Life Holy Hour-Tuesday, January 24

The March for Life in Washington, D.C. will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017.  

This will be a very important witness to the new Administration.

Free bus transportation will be provided by the Knights of Columbus, leaving from the Columbian Center on Pump Road at 8:00 a.m.  

Please plan to arrive between 7:30-7:45 a.m. to check-in and enjoy coffee and donuts/bagels, etc.  

Buses return to the Columbian Center by approximately 6:00 p.m.  To reserve a spot on the bus, please contact Mike K. at ckoz654@aol.com 

On Tuesday, January 24 @ 7:00 p.m. a vigil Respect Life Holy Hour will be prayed at St. Bridget Church in support of our pro-life efforts.  

The Holy Hour will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, scripture readings and reflections,hymns, and time for silent prayer.

For more info:  http://www.saintbridgetchurch.org/Our-Ministries/Respect-Life-Ministry

March 4, 2017-Lenten Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Our pilgrimage is scheduled for March 4.

Tentative Schedule:

6:30 am     Carpool from St. B's

9:00 am     Tour of the Shrine

10:00 am    Confessions

11:00 am     Mass

1:00 pm      Stations of the Cross at in the Crypt Church

Side trip to the traveling exhibit of the Life and Legacy of St. Thomas More, housed at the now fully operating Shrine of St. John Paul II.

Then to the pub

6:00 pm     Arrive back at St. B's

Please email Mike K. to reserve your spot -ckoz654@aol.com

January Saturday Meeting - January 7

 

  • Our January Saturday meeting will be on January 7, 2016, 7:00am-8:00am in the Parish Meeting Room.

We will be discussing Part III, Chapter 11-Mary of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.

We will also discuss ideas for our meetings for the rest of the year - bring your ideas!

Please email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate!

Coffee starts at 6:30!

Please email lshadowen@aol.com to facilitate a meeting.

St. Bridget Christmas Mass outreach

Dear Leaders of Committees and Groups at St. Bridget Parish,

On December 7 we sent an email explaining the gift planned by Msgr. Carr and the Liturgy Committee and asked that you sign up to help and that you forward the information to the groups you lead - Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, RCIA, Alpha, etc.  Thank you so much for your response to date!  Many parishioners have signed up to help - especially liturgical ministers and the youth - and we are very grateful for their participation.  We have some slots still to fill and ask that you reach out to your respective groups for assistance one more time.  We hope providing this message will make it easy for you to reach out to your respective groups:

Beautiful Mercy - A Christmas Book from Msgr. Carr and the Liturgy Committee

Why make a gift of this book at Christmas?  National studies tell us that thirty-two percent of people at Christmas Mass only come once a year.  For years we have been letting them go without any real effort to win them back.  Through this gift, we hope to welcome and engage these guests in rediscovering their Catholic faith and St. Bridget as their community.  We also hope to start a parish-wide discussion of what it means to be a merciful person.  All are invited back for a discussion of the book on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m.

How can you help?  Please consider passing out the gift with a smile and a Merry Christmas.  The books will be given during all Christmas and Christmas Eve Masses at the offertory before the first collection.  The sign up can be found here.  If you sign up, a captain for your Mass will contact you with instructions.  We ask that you come to Mass at least 15 minutes early to check in.  Many thanks for your thoughtful consideration of this request for help, and Merry Christmas!

Best wishes,

The Liturgy Committee

Volunteers Needed -- Passion and Purpose for Marriage - March 24, 2017

Volunteers Needed.......

 Saint Bridget is co-hosting with St. Mary’s and St. Edward’s parishes the Passion and Purpose for Marriage event to be held at St. Mary’s parish on Friday, March 24, 2017.

 I am looking for a team of four to six volunteers who will sell tickets after Mass one weekend per month in January; Two weekends in February and then March will depend upon how many tickets we will have left to fill the venue.  Specific dates are:

 January 28/29

February 11/12

I am asking if each of you will reach out to your respective groups for assistance.  I have attached a flyer from Dynamic Catholic for you to review which has some information that may be helpful.  You may be able to use this to help when asking folks to volunteer.

 Also, we will be putting the request for volunteers on Sign-up Genius and there will be an announcement in the bulletin.  However, I believe personal contact is the best way to ask for volunteers.

 Thank you all in advance for your assistance!

 Yvonne