Changes for 2017

Thanks to everyone who attended our February Saturday meeting.

Thanks to Wayne for facilitating our discussion of the last chapter of Peter Kreeft’s Catholic Christianity.

For 2017 we decided:

·         *   To meet on the third Saturday of the month in addition to the first Saturday.

·         *   On the third Saturday we will discuss the weekend readings and any other topics of interest

·         *   We will discuss Matthew Kelly’s Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic at the first Saturday meetings (in addition to the weekend readings). I have ordered the books and should have them available at our February 18 meeting. They are $3.00 each.

·         *   We will not have a meeting on March 4 due to the Pilgrimage to the National Shrine

Questions? Email lshadowen@aol.com

See you February 18!

Dale M

From David:

Was just with Dale at cardiac intensive care [VCU] .His heart doc handed him some heavy news which was not good. His outlook is very poor. There may be a chance for good with an artificial heart but there are issues which may prevent this. He is trying to digest this news. Please continue with your prayers. God's will be done

                                                                              peace,

                                                                             David

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!

Thanks to Wayne for volunteering to facilitate our meeting.

Coffee starts at 6:30!

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

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!

Thanks to Wayne for volunteering 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

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!

Thanks to Wayne for volunteering to facilitate our meeting.

Coffee starts at 6:30!

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

Gathering on January 31

Dear Leaders of Committees and Groups at St. Bridget,

This is just a reminder that the book discussion of Beautiful Mercy will take place on Tuesday, January 31, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Bridget Church.   Please join us for an evening of fellowship and faith sharing.  To register, email stbliturgycommittee@gmail.com.  If you have not yet received a book, copies are available in the church office.

If you are interested in leading a discussion, please contact Mary Ann at mapeppiatt@gmail.com or 804.741-3739.

We would greatly appreciate it if you would share this invitation with your group! Thank you very much for all your help.

Best wishes in the New Year,

St. Bridget Liturgy Committee

Dale M

Please inform our Men’s Ministry that Dale M had a procedure performed on his heart at MCV yesterday, January 23, 2017.

Last night, Dale was recovering in ICU and will be there for a few days, under observation, where they are trying to stabilize his heart’s rhythm.

Please keep Dale in your prayers.

Fraternally,

Gary

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