Happy Easter!
There will be an Evening of Recollection for Men this Wednesday April 4 at St. Bridget Church Richmond 6PM.
Resurrexit, sicut dixit. Alleluia!
April Saturday Meetings
We will meet on the FIRST AND THIRD Saturdays of April, April 7 and 21 in the Parish Center Meeting Room, beginning at 7:00 a.m. with coffee available at 6:30.
On the FIRST Saturday, April 7, we will discuss the fifth chapter of Strangers in a Strange Land by Archbishop Charles Chaput, and the weekend readings.
Thanks to [YOUR NAME HERE] for volunteering to facilitate our FIRST Saturday meeting.
On the THIRD Saturday, April 21, we will discuss the weekend readings.
Thanks to [YOUR NAME HERE] for volunteering to facilitate our THIRD Saturday meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
HE IS RISEN! HAPPY EASTER! Kozak's Korner - Recommended Media
The Easter Effect and How It Changed the World
Bishop Robert Barron - Your daily Gospel reflection...
Saturday, March 31, 2018
HOLY SATURDAY
MARK 16:1-7
Friends, on this Holy Saturday in our Gospel we hear St. Mark’s account of the Resurrection. The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the be-all and end-all of the Christian faith. If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, all bishops, priests, and Christian ministers should go home and get honest jobs, and all the Christian faithful should leave their churches immediately.
As Paul himself put it: "If Jesus is not raised from the dead, our preaching is in vain and we are the most pitiable of men." It’s no good, of course, trying to explain the Resurrection away or rationalize it as a myth, a symbol, or an inner subjective experience. None of that does justice to the novelty and sheer strangeness of the biblical message.
It comes down finally to this: if Jesus was not raised from death, Christianity is a fraud and a joke. But if he did rise from death, then Christianity is the fullness of God’s revelation, and Jesus must be the absolute center of our lives. There is no third option.
April Saturday Meetings
We will meet on the FIRST AND THIRD Saturdays of April, April 7 and 21 in the Parish Center Meeting Room, beginning at 7:00 a.m. with coffee available at 6:30.
On the FIRST Saturday, April 7, we will discuss the fifth chapter of Strangers in a Strange Land by Archbishop Charles Chaput, and the weekend readings.
Thanks to [YOUR NAME HERE] for volunteering to facilitate our FIRST Saturday meeting.
On the THIRD Saturday, April 21, we will discuss the weekend readings.
Thanks to [YOUR NAME HERE] for volunteering to facilitate our THIRD Saturday meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
St. Bridget Fish Fry - March 16th - We Need You!
From John M:
Hello Everyone!
The Fish Fry will be here this Friday! We need lots of volunteers to ensure its success!
Will you please consider volunteering this year? I’ve had many folks say yes already – thank you!!!!
Email John at jkmcculla@comcast.net to volunteer!
If you’ve volunteered before, just tell me to confirm your spot from last year or tell me where you would like to volunteer!
If you haven’t volunteered before, it is a lot of fun! Just tell me if I can assign you, or tell me where you’d like to help!
Thank you so much, and I really appreciate all your support! The funds go to the scholarships the Knights of Columbus give to two St. Bridget youth going on to catholic high school!
I look forward to hearing back from you!
St. Bridget Fish Fry - March 16th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Volunteer Areas on the Day of the Event
Cook Team
Will estimate and order food; prepare kitchen; cook; etc.
Setup Mother Presentation Hall
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Move tables, chairs, set tables, decorate, etc.
Greeting Table - Ticket Sales
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Greet Folks and Sell Tickets at Front Entrance Table
Servers in Food Lines
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Man the food service line and ladle the food
Dessert Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Plate and Serve dessert (sheet cake and Sherbet)
Drink Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Pour and Serve Lemonade/Ice Tea/Coffee
Coffee Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Coffee, creamer, sugar, etc.
Wine Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Sell red and white wine by the glass; $4/reasonable pour
Beer Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Sell beer by the bottle $4/Craft beer; $3/domestic
Raffle Table and Sales
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Raffle baskets; 1 Ticket for $1; 6 for $5; 13 tickets for $10; drawing at 7:45
50/50 Sales
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Roam floor and sell 50/50 raffle tickets to diners
1 Ticket for $1; 6 for $5; 13 tickets for $10; drawing at 7:45
KofC Membership Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Table to promote KofC
Youth Service on Floor (Wait Staff)
St. Bridget youth roaming the floor clearing plates, replacing table clothes, getting drinks, etc.
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Cleanup Mother Presentation Hall
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Move tables and chairs, remove trash, general cleanup
Lenten Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception - Saturday March 3
Annual Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday March 3
The Schedule:
6:15-6:20 a.m. Gather in front parking lot at St Bridget.6:30 a.m. Prompt departure from front parking lot of St. Bridget
8:30 Coffee, etc. in Shrine cafeteria
9:00 Guided Tour of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conceptionhttp://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.4719297/k.BF65/Home.htm
10:00 Opportunity for Confession
10:30-11:30 Visit to the Dominican House of Studies. Brother Anthony will be giving us a brief tour of the House. The visit will conclude with us praying the Rosary in the Dominican Chapel, led by Brother Anthony.https://www.dhspriory.org/prayer/
Note: All activities on the Pilgrimage are optional. You are of course free to do as little or as much as you like. If you are not interested in the DHOS tour, the time between 10-12 Noon is specifically set aside and can be spent by going to the nearby Shrine of Saint John Paul II ( presumably a vehicle will be available if not amenable to walking), Confession, visit to the Bookstore/Gift shop, or simply spent in private prayer or further exploring the Shrine.
12 Noon Gather at the Crypt Church for Holy Mass. Immediately following the Mass, the Stations of the Cross are prayed in the Crypt Church.
After Stations of the Cross (approximately 1:30) depart Shrine and head to local pub for luncheon ( drivers are treated ).
3:00 p.m. Depart for RichmondWe currently have 17 folks signed up from St. Bridget, but I only have 2 land yacht drivers enlisted (Charlie and Tony), and Ron, who has room for 4. So, we might need 1 more vehicle. I’ll also check with the St. Edward group, they may have an extra seat?
Peace be with you..
Mike
Email Mike at CKoz654@aol.com to let him know you plan on going or if you can drive!
Evening of Recollection for Men THIS WEDNESDAY
The “March” Evening of Recollection for Men will be this Wednesday February 28th, at St. Bridget Church Richmond 6PM.
St. Bridget Fish Fry - March 16th - We Need You!
From John M:
Hello Everyone!
The Fish Fry will be here in just three weeks! We need lots of volunteers to ensure its success!
Will you please consider volunteering this year? I’ve had many folks say yes already – thank you!!!!
Email John at jkmcculla@comcast.net to volunteer!
If you’ve volunteered before, just tell me to confirm your spot from last year or tell me where you would like to volunteer!
If you haven’t volunteered before, it is a lot of fun! Just tell me if I can assign you, or tell me where you’d like to help!
Thank you so much, and I really appreciate all your support! The funds go to the scholarships the Knights of Columbus give to two St. Bridget youth going on to catholic high school!
I look forward to hearing back from you!
St. Bridget Fish Fry - March 16th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Volunteer Areas on the Day of the Event
Cook Team
Will estimate and order food; prepare kitchen; cook; etc.
Setup Mother Presentation Hall
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Move tables, chairs, set tables, decorate, etc.
Greeting Table - Ticket Sales
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Greet Folks and Sell Tickets at Front Entrance Table
Servers in Food Lines
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Man the food service line and ladle the food
Dessert Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Plate and Serve dessert (sheet cake and Sherbet)
Drink Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Pour and Serve Lemonade/Ice Tea/Coffee
Coffee Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Coffee, creamer, sugar, etc.
Wine Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Sell red and white wine by the glass; $4/reasonable pour
Beer Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Sell beer by the bottle $4/Craft beer; $3/domestic
Raffle Table and Sales
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Raffle baskets; 1 Ticket for $1; 6 for $5; 13 tickets for $10; drawing at 7:45
50/50 Sales
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Roam floor and sell 50/50 raffle tickets to diners
1 Ticket for $1; 6 for $5; 13 tickets for $10; drawing at 7:45
KofC Membership Table
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Table to promote KofC
Youth Service on Floor (Wait Staff)
St. Bridget youth roaming the floor clearing plates, replacing table clothes, getting drinks, etc.
4:30 - 6:30 Shift
6:00 - 8:00 Shift
Cleanup Mother Presentation Hall
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Move tables and chairs, remove trash, general cleanup
Lenten Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception - Saturday March 3
Annual Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday March 3
The schedule as it stands now:
6:30 a.m. Prompt departure from front parking lot of St. Bridget
8:30 Coffee, etc. in Shrine cafeteria
9:00 Guided Tour of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conceptionhttp://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.4719297/k.BF65/Home.htm
10:00 Opportunity for Confession
10:30-11:30 Visit to the Dominican House of Studies. Arrangements are being explored for a spiritual tour conducted by one of the Brothers. The visit will conclude with us praying the Rosary in the Dominican Chapel.https://www.dhspriory.org/prayer/
Note: All activities on the Pilgrimage are optional. You are of course free to do as little or as much as you like. The time between 10-12 Noon is specifically set aside and can be spent by going to the nearby Shrine of Saint John Paul II ( presumably a vehicle will be available if not amenable to walking), Confession, visit to the Bookstore/Gift shop, or simply spent in private prayer or further exploring the Shrine.
12 Noon Gather at the Crypt Church for Holy Mass. Immediately following the Mass, the Stations of the Cross are prayed in the Crypt Church.
After Stations of the Cross (approximately 1:30)
Depart Shrine and head to local pub for luncheon ( drivers are treated ).
3:00 p.m. Depart for Richmond
We currently have 19 folks signed up from St. Bridget, but I only have 2 land yacht drivers enlisted (Charlie and Tony). So, probably need 1 or 2 more SUV’s to volunteer. The St. Edward group is joining us again, but they are driving themselves.
Email Mike at CKoz654@aol.com to let him know you plan on going or if you can drive!
Kozak's Korner - Recommended Media
The Surrender Novena
Much of what our Lord wants for us flies in the face of our human inclinations. We must believe, trust, and allow our Lord to change us, and, through His amazing grace, help us as only He can!
Check out this two-minute video reflection explaining the powerful Surrender Novena.
You can get your copy of the novena here!
The Way of the Cross Devotional
The National Shrine is pleased to offer this beautiful Way of the Cross devotional booklet to aid your contemplation of the Lord's Passion during this Lenten Season.
Lenten Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception - Saturday March 3
Annual Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday March 3
The schedule as it stands now:
6:30 a.m. Prompt departure from front parking lot of St. Bridget
8:30 Coffee, etc. in Shrine cafeteria
9:00 Guided Tour of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conceptionhttp://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.4719297/k.BF65/Home.htm
10:00 Opportunity for Confession
10:30-11:30 Visit to the Dominican House of Studies. Arrangements are being explored for a spiritual tour conducted by one of the Brothers. The visit will conclude with us praying the Rosary in the Dominican Chapel.https://www.dhspriory.org/prayer/
Note: All activities on the Pilgrimage are optional. You are of course free to do as little or as much as you like. The time between 10-12 Noon is specifically set aside and can be spent by going to the nearby Shrine of Saint John Paul II ( presumably a vehicle will be available if not amenable to walking), Confession, visit to the Bookstore/Gift shop, or simply spent in private prayer or further exploring the Shrine.
12 Noon Gather at the Crypt Church for Holy Mass. Immediately following the Mass, the Stations of the Cross are prayed in the Crypt Church.
After Stations of the Cross (approximately 1:30)
Depart Shrine and head to local pub for luncheon ( drivers are treated ).
3:00 p.m. Depart for Richmond
We currently have 19 folks signed up from St. Bridget, but I only have 2 land yacht drivers enlisted (Charlie and Tony). So, probably need 1 or 2 more SUV’s to volunteer. The St. Edward group is joining us again, but they are driving themselves.
Email Mike at CKoz654@aol.com to let him know you plan on going or if you can drive!
February Third Saturday Meeting
Our THIRD Saturday will be this Saturday, February 17, and we will discuss the weekend readings.
Thanks to Paul for volunteering to facilitate our THIRD Saturday meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
February Third Saturday Meeting
Our THIRD Saturday will be Saturday, February 17, and we will discuss the weekend readings.
Thanks to Paul for volunteering to facilitate our THIRD Saturday meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
Lenten Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception - Saturday March 3
Annual Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday March 3
The schedule as it stands now:
6:30 a.m. Prompt departure from front parking lot of St. Bridget
8:30 Coffee, etc. in Shrine cafeteria
9:00 Guided Tour of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conceptionhttp://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.4719297/k.BF65/Home.htm
10:00 Opportunity for Confession
10:30-11:30 Visit to the Dominican House of Studies. Arrangements are being explored for a spiritual tour conducted by one of the Brothers. The visit will conclude with us praying the Rosary in the Dominican Chapel.https://www.dhspriory.org/prayer/
Note: All activities on the Pilgrimage are optional. You are of course free to do as little or as much as you like. The time between 10-12 Noon is specifically set aside and can be spent by going to the nearby Shrine of Saint John Paul II ( presumably a vehicle will be available if not amenable to walking), Confession, visit to the Bookstore/Gift shop, or simply spent in private prayer or further exploring the Shrine.
12 Noon Gather at the Crypt Church for Holy Mass. Immediately following the Mass, the Stations of the Cross are prayed in the Crypt Church.
After Stations of the Cross (approximately 1:30)
Depart Shrine and head to local pub for luncheon ( drivers are treated ).
3:00 p.m. Depart for Richmond
We currently have 19 folks signed up from St. Bridget, but I only have 2 land yacht drivers enlisted (Charlie and Tony). So, probably need 1 or 2 more SUV’s to volunteer. The St. Edward group is joining us again, but they are driving themselves.
Email Mike at CKoz654@aol.com to let him know you plan on going or if you can drive!
2018 Catholic Men's Conference
Saturday, March 17, 2018 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Saint Bede Catholic Church
(757) 229-3631
3686 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
United States
Map and Directions
Overview
On Saturday, March 17, 2018 men from across the diocese will gather at Saint Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg for the 6th Annual Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference. This year’s theme, “Truly Present,” will explore Jesus’ presence to us and our call to be present in all our relationships in the world as husband, father, brother, and friend. Hans Urs Von Balthasar, a Swiss theologian from the 20th century, writes, “If you live near a waterfall, after a week, you’ll no longer hear its rumble. In the same way, we have forgotten how to listen” how to be truly present, both to God and to each other (Heart of the World).
This year will feature a dual-track conference with keynote speakers in English and Spanish, breakout opportunities, Reconciliation, Adoration, and Mass. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers will be the keynote speaker for the English-speaking track.
Registration Cost
The $40 early-bird admission cost is available until February 1, 2018. Additionally, all permanent deacons who register by that time will receive $10 off their registration. After February 1, 2018 general registration will be available online for $55 until March 10, 2018. After that point, registration will only be available at the door for $60. As always, the conference is free for priests and religious brothers.
Save the Date! March 3, 2018-Lenten Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Save the Date!
March 3, 2018
Annual Lenten Pilgrimage to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
See the new Trinity Dome on the next Men’s Ministry Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, March 3, 2018 - https://www.trinitydome.org/
Email Mike at CKoz654@aol.com to let him know you plan on going!
Details to Follow!
Kozak's Korner - Recommended Media
February Third Saturday Meeting
Our THIRD Saturday will be Saturday, February 17, and we will discuss the weekend readings.
Thanks to Paul for volunteering to facilitate our THIRD Saturday meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
February First Saturday Meeting - NEED FACILITATOR
Our FIRST Saturday will be this Saturday, February 3, and we will discuss the fourth chapter of Strangers in a Strange Land by Archbishop Charles Chaput, and the weekend readings.
NEED FACILITATOR!
Thanks to [YOUR NAME HERE] for volunteering to facilitate our FIRST Saturday meeting.
On the THIRD Saturday, February 17, we will discuss the weekend readings.
Thanks to Paul for volunteering to facilitate our THIRD Saturday meeting.
Thanks to Mike for facilitating our January 20 meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting.
Coffee starts at 6:30!
February First Saturday Meeting - NEED FACILITATOR
We will meet on the FIRST AND THIRD Saturdays of February, February 3 and 17 in the Parish Center Meeting Room, beginning at 7:00 a.m. with coffee available at 6:30.
On the FIRST Saturday will be this Saturday, February 3, and we will discuss the fourth chapter of Strangers in a Strange Land by Archbishop Charles Chaput, and the weekend readings.
NEED FACILITATOR!
Thanks to [YOUR NAME HERE] for volunteering to facilitate our FIRST Saturday meeting.
On the THIRD Saturday, February 17, we will discuss the weekend readings.
Thanks to Paul for volunteering to facilitate our THIRD Saturday meeting.
Thanks to Mike for facilitating our January 20 meeting.
Please email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting.
Coffee starts at 6:30!