February "3d Saturday" Meeting - February 18

Our February "3d Saturday" meeting will be on February 18, 2017, 7:00am-8:00am in the Parish Meeting Room.

We will be discussing the weekend readings.

Thanks to Wayne for facilitating our February 1st Saturday meeting.

 Matthew Kelly’s Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic will be available. They are $3.00 each.

Coffee starts at 6:30!

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

February "3d Saturday" Meeting - February 18

Our February "3d Saturday" meeting will be on February 18, 2017, 7:00am-8:00am in the Parish Meeting Room.

We will be discussing the weekend readings.

Thanks to Wayne for facilitating our February 1st Saturday meeting.

 Matthew Kelly’s Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic will be available. They are $3.00 each.

Coffee starts at 6:30!

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

Dale

Please email pmahefky@richmonddiocese.org if you are willing and able to do one of the two readings or serve as a pallbearer at Dale's funeral Mass on Thursday at 10:30.

 

From Lotsa Helping Hands:

Nancy has posted a new announcement for Dale Matanic .

VIEWING

February 15, 2017 from 6:00-8:00

Rosary by Deacon Paul at 8:00

Bliley’s Funeral Home

3801 Augusta Avenue

Richmond, VA 23230

804-355-3800

Map & Directions 

Obituary will be posted shortly

 

FUNERAL MASS

February 16, 2017 at 10:30 am

St. Bridget Catholic Church

6006 Three Chopt Road

Richmond, Virginia 23226

804-282-9511

http://www.saintbridgetchurch.org/

 

BURIAL

Mass will be followed by a procession to the cemetery

West Hampton Cemetery

10000 Patterson Ave

Richmond, VA 23238

804-740-1948

 

RECEPTION

St. Bridget’s Catholic Church approx 12:30

Dale

From Yvonne Smith, Volunteer Coordinator at St. B:

 

Dale's Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with a Vigil on Wednesday night at Bliley's.  I do not have the time for the Vigil yet.

Dale's son, Barry, asked that I forward the details to the groups that he was a member of however you all are the only folks I know to inform. 

I was asked by so many people yesterday when his funeral would be and I don't have a list of those individuals.  Would you be kind enough to pass the days and times along to other groups for me.  Thank you so much.

His son is planning a reception at the church after the graveside on Thursday and I am sure he would like for folks to know about that as well.

Yvonne

Dale

From Lotsa Helping Hands Today:

Nancy Matanic has posted a new announcement for Dale Matanic .

Dale Vincent Matanic passed peacefully this morning February 12 at 7:28.  Although our hearts are heavy, we are comforted that Dale suffered no pain.  Over the past days each of his family members were blessed to be able to express their love and say meaningful goodbyes. 

Dale touched so many lives in such a positive way. He is loved by many and will be dearly missed. 

Service details will follow. 

You are receiving this message because you are a member of the community. If you feel that you are receiving this message in error, please e-mail a coordinator of your community.  If that does not work, feel free to email support@lotsahelpinghands.com - we're happy to help!

Thanks for all you do to help others, 
Your friends at Lotsa Helping Hands

 

From John:

Friends and Brothers,

Barry Matanic, Dale’s son, asked me to let you know that Dale passed this morning at about 7:30.  Barry and Dale’s sisters Nancy and Marianne were present and Barry said it was a peaceful death. 

Ann and I arrived back from NoVa about 8:30 am and were stopping at the hospital anyway.  We were able to visit briefly with Barry and family, and to say a few prayers over Dale.

Thank you all for your prayers and support for Dalea and his family.  They said it was very, very loving and reassuring in this tough time.

So sad, but Dale is at rest in the hands of God!

Fraternally,

John

Dale

Here's the latest update from John:

Brothers,

I wanted to give you a quick update about Dale.  Dale is fighting hard but he is struggling to keep up.  He is comfortable and alert.  He was awake and able to communicate through eye contact, a squeeze of the hand, and some writing on a pad.  But, he has a respirator over his mouth and nose and is unable to speak as a result.

Dale is surrounded by his family, including his son Barry, his sisters Nancy and Mary Ann, and Joan.  Other family members are arriving in town to see Dale.  Monsignor Carr visited Dale again around noon at the sisters’ request which was a great comfort to him.

Ann and I visited this afternoon and prayed a rosary over Dale.  He is comforted in knowing so many are praying for him.  He has a small cross resting on his chest which keeps the Lord close to him.

Please continue your prayers for Dale that he may be at peace knowing he is loved by many, uplifted by your prayers, and is a man of faith and close to the Lord. 

Best, John

 

Here's a link to the Lotsa Helping Hands Site for Dale:

https://my.lotsahelpinghands.com/community/dale-matanic/request-to-join

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