Mike Skinner - Foundations of Faith Speaker- Sunday, October 18 7:00 pm (Copy)

As Wayne mentioned at our February meeting…..

MIKE SKINNER of Gratia Reflections (www.gratiareflections.com), author of “Men of Virtue”, “Precious Life”, and “Peaceful Heart” rosaries (see website), who has been interviewed on the EWTN Global Catholic Network, and whose podcasts have been downloaded in 40 countries internationally, is confirmed as St. Bridget's October "Foundations of Faith" monthly speaker for Sunday, October 18, at 7:00 pm, via zoom.

Mike is very excited to be speaking to our parish in this, "the Month of the Rosary".  

I hope you and your family can save the date/time and hear this tremendous speaker.

Below is the zoom meeting link to this Sunday’s 7:00 p.m. talk.

Mike Skinner’s (www.gratiareflections.com) talk is entitled “Sinners, Saints, & Salvation: Why To Pray & What to Pray For”! This, in “the Month of The Rosary”.

This is the third talk in this year’s “Foundations in Faith” series, following Monsignor Carr (August) and Father Tochi (September).

Thanks very much for updating SBMM prior to this Sunday.

Wayne

https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94078673122

Mike Skinner - Foundations of Faith Speaker- Sunday, October 18 7:00 pm

As Wayne mentioned at our February meeting…..

MIKE SKINNER of Gratia Reflections (www.gratiareflections.com), author of “Men of Virtue”, “Precious Life”, and “Peaceful Heart” rosaries (see website), who has been interviewed on the EWTN Global Catholic Network, and whose podcasts have been downloaded in 40 countries internationally, is confirmed as St. Bridget's October "Foundations of Faith" monthly speaker for Sunday, October 18, at 7:00 pm, via zoom.

Mike is very excited to be speaking to our parish in this, "the Month of the Rosary".  

I hope you and your family can save the date/time and hear this tremendous speaker.

St. Bridget will start promoting Mr. Skinner’s 10/18 talk at its website very soon.

I can always send along the zoom meeting link as well.

Please consider passing along this exciting announcement to your many St. Bridget parish friends as well!

October Saturday Meeting - In Person In the Cafeteria! Saturday October 3, 7:00 AM NEED FACILITATOR!

Our October Saturday meeting will be IN PERSON IN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA at St. Bridget on Saturday, October 3, at 7:00 am.

NEED A FACILITATOR!

Thanks to Wayne’s efforts we can meet in person in the school cafeteria!

Bring your own coffee and mask!

Notes:

  • Enter at the entrance closest to Mother Presentation Hall, with the blue awning over the doors.

  • The cafeteria tables are spaced six feet apart, we should sit one man per table.

  • As in September, we will continue to wear our masks during our meeting.

NOTE: We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM just like the old days so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

We will discuss chapters 22 and 23 of The Catholic Gentleman.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Steve S for facilitating our September meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

October Saturday Meeting - In Person In the Cafeteria! Saturday October 3, 7:00 AM

Our October Saturday meeting will be IN PERSON IN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA at St. Bridget on Saturday, October 3, at 7:00 am.

NEED A FACILITATOR!

Thanks to Wayne’s efforts we can meet in person in the school cafeteria!

Bring your own coffee and mask!

As in September, we will continue to wear our masks during our meeting.

NOTE: We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM just like the old days so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

We will discuss chapters 22 and 23 of The Catholic Gentleman.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Steve S for facilitating our September meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

October Saturday Meeting - In Person on the Blacktop! Saturday October 3, 7:00 AM BYOCC&M (Bring your own coffee, chair and mask)!

Our October Saturday meeting will be IN PERSON ON THE BLACKTOP (I.E., THE BACK PARKING LOT) at St. Bridget on Saturday, October 3, at 7:00 am.

Bring your own coffee, chair, and mask, and any extras chairs you have in case others don’t have one!

As in September, we will continue to wear our masks during our meeting.

NOTE: We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM just like the old days so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

We will discuss chapters 22 and 23 of The Catholic Gentleman.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Steve S for facilitating our September meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Prayers for Steve R's Dad

9/23 Email from Steve R:

I have meant to contact you for some time. I have been caring for my dad and wanted the group's prayers for him. This morning he died at age 96, almost 97. Please ask the group for their prayers.

The Rosary/Wake will be Friday at 7:00 at Bliley's on August Avenue and the Funeral Mass is Saturday morning at Saint Anthony Maronite Catholic Church at 11:00.

Blessings, Steve

Gary P. News

Please keep Gary in your prayers!

9/18/20 Ron C Email

Brother Knights I have news to pass on to you regarding our brother Knight Gary P.  The below is a message received yesterday from his son and brother Knight John P.  Please keep Gary and Annette in your prayers.

Good evening, gentleman.     My dad (Gary) asked me to finally reach out to you all and update you about his status.    He is currently in VCU Hospital.   He was admitted on Labor Day afternoon after suffering a major heart attack while sitting on his couch at home.  We are blessed that mom was with him and saw it happen and that EMS had him at VCU within 30 min of it happening!  He had an urgent and life-saving catheterization and a stent was placed.  He had had some complications of low BP, heart rhythm issues and mild pneumonia, along with hoarseness, shortness of breath and weakness.  He could not talk on the phone due to his breathing and hoarseness, so he did not want me to reach out to you all then.  I am happy to report that he has made great progress over the past 3 days.  He is much less hoarse, is off oxygen, and is walking short-distances with just a little assistance.  If all goes well, he will likely be discharged by Monday, but possibly even this weekend.  Due to COVID restrictions, he can only have one visitor per day.  I enjoyed spending last night with him! He is now looking forward to speaking with folks and mentioned your names as a good start.   He is on main 10 and the direct phone # to his room is 649-5832.  

Mom is coping and we are transporting her to see him and bringing her food since she does not drive.  No need to call her, but her home # is 741-8666 if you want to!  She could use the moral support.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for not sharing this news sooner.    Please pray for dad as he recovers.  I know that he looks forward to seeing you all once again.   Please feel to share this with other members of the council if you wish.  I didn't want to overwhelm him right away!  

Fraternally, 

John

October Saturday Meeting - In Person on the Blacktop! Saturday October 3, 7:00 AM BYOCC&M (Bring your own coffee, chair and mask)!

Our October Saturday meeting will be IN PERSON ON THE BLACKTOP (I.E., THE BACK PARKING LOT) at St. Bridget on Saturday, October 3, at 7:00 am.

Bring your own coffee, chair, and mask, and any extras chairs you have in case others don’t have one!

As in September, we will continue to wear our masks during our meeting.

NOTE: We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM just like the old days so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

We will discuss chapters 22 and 23 of The Catholic Gentleman.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Steve S for facilitating our September meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Saturday Meeting Follow-Up

Great seeing everyone on Saturday!

Here’s information on the announcements that were made:

40 Days For Life, Sept. 23-Nov. 1

This twice-a-year campaign aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses.  The Fall Campaign will be from Wednesday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 1 outside Planned Parenthood, 201 North Hamilton Street. 

Go to 40DaysForLife.com for more information.

Saturday Rosary at Planned Parenthood

St. Bridget folks, led by Andy C, pray the Rosary at the Planned Parenthood on Hamilton (Carytown) at 11:00 am every Saturday morning. All are welcome.

September Saturday Meeting - In Person on the Blacktop! Saturday September 12, 7:00 AM BYOCC&M (Bring your own coffee, chair and mask)!

As a result of our recent poll, Wayne’s efforts, the success of our August meeting on the blacktop, and the first Saturday in September being part of Labor Day Weekend, our September Saturday meeting will be IN PERSON ON THE BLACKTOP (I.E., THE BACK PARKING LOT) at St. Bridget on Saturday, September 12, at 7:00 am.

Bring your own coffee, chair, and mask, and any extras chairs you have in case others don’t have one!

As in August, we will continue to wear our masks during our meeting.

NOTE: We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM just like the old days so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

Thanks to Steve for volunteering to facilitate!

We will discuss chapters 20 and 21 of The Catholic Gentleman.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Paul for facilitating our August meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting.

Kozak's Korner - Recommended Activities

54 Day Rosary Novena for the Needs of the Church and the Nation

https://relevantradio.com/54-day-rosary-novena/

Pray for Life: Educational Support for Mothers

https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/pray-for-moms

Pray the Rosary @ Planned Parenthood Saturday Mornings @ 11:00

It has been brought to my attention that a contingent of St. Bridget folks have been praying the Rosary in front of the Planned Parenthood facility on Hamilton St. every Saturday morning at 11 am for the past two months. Since I don’t think the Rosary is being prayed after the 8:00 am Mass these days, this would be a good option. Please feel free to join fellow your fellow Catholics in these prayers for life!

September Saturday Meeting - In Person on the Blacktop! Saturday September 12, 7:00 AM BYOCC&M (Bring your own coffee, chair and mask)!

As a result of our recent poll, Wayne’s efforts, the success of our August meeting on the blacktop, and the first Saturday in September being part of Labor Day Weekend, our September Saturday meeting will be IN PERSON ON THE BLACKTOP (I.E., THE BACK PARKING LOT) at St. Bridget on Saturday, September 12, at 7:00 am.

Bring your own coffee, chair, and mask, and any extras chairs you have in case others don’t have one!

As in August, we will continue to wear our masks during our meeting.

NOTE: We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM just like the old days so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

Thanks to Steve for volunteering to facilitate!

We will discuss chapters 20 and 21 of The Catholic Gentleman.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Paul for facilitating our August meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting.

Evening of Recollection Wednesday Sept 2 Benedictine Abbey

The Evening of Recollection for Men for September will be this Wednesday Sept 2 at 6PM, Benedictine Abbey 12829 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238.   Doors may automatically lock at some time so if you are late and unable to get in text 804 338-7705 to be let in.

September Saturday Meeting - In Person on the Blacktop! Saturday September 12, 7:00 AM BYOCC&M (Bring your own coffee, chair and mask)!

As a result of our recent poll, Wayne’s efforts, the success of our August meeting on the blacktop, and the first Saturday in September being part of Labor Day Weekend, our September Saturday meeting will be IN PERSON ON THE BLACKTOP (I.E., THE BACK PARKING LOT) at St. Bridget on Saturday, September 12, at 7:00 am.

Bring your own coffee, chair, and mask, and any extras chairs you have in case others don’t have one!

As in August, we will continue to wear our masks during our meeting.

NOTE: We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM just like the old days so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

NEED SOMEONE TO FACILITATE!

We will discuss chapters 20 and 21 of The Catholic Gentleman.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Paul for facilitating our August meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting.

September Saturday Meeting - In Person on the Blacktop! Saturday September 12, 7:00 AM BYOCC&M (Bring your own coffee, chair and mask)!

As a result of our recent poll, Wayne’s efforts, the success of our August meeting on the blacktop, and the first Saturday in September being part of Labor Day Weekend, our September Saturday meeting will be IN PERSON ON THE BLACKTOP (I.E., THE BACK PARKING LOT) at St. Bridget on Saturday, September 12, at 7:00 am.

Bring your own coffee, chair, and mask, and any extras chairs you have in case others don’t have one!

As in August, we will continue to wear our masks during our meeting.

NOTE: We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM just like the old days so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

NEED SOMEONE TO FACILITATE!

We will discuss chapters 20 and 21 of The Catholic Gentleman.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Paul for facilitating our August meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting.