Liturgy Committee Request - Holy Thursday Foot Washing

Please see the email below from Brooke B of the Liturgy Committee.

Please email Brooke at brkbll@gmail.com to help out.

Good evening Men's Ministry Team,

As part of our parish's Triduum celebration we will include a foot washing on Holy Thursday - the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Transfer of the Most Blessed Sacrament. This practice, incorporated in many Catholic parishes across the world, is a beautiful sign of humility and service. 

Father Ken and Father Godfred will wash the feet of twelve volunteers at Mass on Holy Thursday evening - March 28th at 7:00 PM. Further instruction will be provided to volunteers. We're asking if the Men's Ministry would be willing to recruit a member to join this group of twelve. Please reply to me or Don D with your representative by March 15th.

Thank you for the good work you do for our parish and for your consideration of this request. 

Regards,

Brooke B

St. Bridget Liturgy Committee 

April Meeting - Saturday April 6, 2024

Our April meeting will be Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will continue our discussion of Chapter 2 of

Bishop Robert Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the April meeting.

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

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

Kozak's Korner

Liturgy Committee Request - Holy Thursday Foot Washing

Please see the email below from Brooke B of the Liturgy Committee.

Please email Brooke at brkbll@gmail.com to help out.

Good evening Men's Ministry Team,

As part of our parish's Triduum celebration we will include a foot washing on Holy Thursday - the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Transfer of the Most Blessed Sacrament. This practice, incorporated in many Catholic parishes across the world, is a beautiful sign of humility and service. 

Father Ken and Father Godfred will wash the feet of twelve volunteers at Mass on Holy Thursday evening - March 28th at 7:00 PM. Further instruction will be provided to volunteers. We're asking if the Men's Ministry would be willing to recruit a member to join this group of twelve. Please reply to me or Don D with your representative by March 15th.

Thank you for the good work you do for our parish and for your consideration of this request. 

Regards,

Brooke B

St. Bridget Liturgy Committee 

March Meeting - Saturday March 2, 2024

Our March meeting will be Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will begin our discussion of

Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the February meeting.

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

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for facilitating our January meeting!

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

March Meeting - Saturday March 2, 2024

Our March meeting will be Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will begin our discussion of

Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the February meeting.

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

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for facilitating our January meeting!

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

March Meeting - Saturday March 2, 2024

Our March meeting will be Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will begin our discussion of

Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the February meeting.

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

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for facilitating our January meeting!

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

Lenten Pilgrimage to The Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, February 24

Gents, 

If you have not done so already, please let me know if you are coming with us by email at ckoz654@aol.com or text me at 804-519-0696. 

Please include in your response whether you could be a driver ( if necessary) and how many passengers you can comfortably fit in your vehicle.  Please recall that driving traditionally garners you a free lunch and beverage at The Dubliner.

Here is the tentative schedule.  Please note that all components are truly optional. Except for our prompt morning departure time, you can spend your pilgrimage time however you see fit.  The bookstore and gift shop are both open while we are there, along with time for private prayer.

6:15-6:20  Gather in front parking lot of St. Bridget for carpool

6:29 Departure 

8:30 Breakfast available in Shrine Cafeteria

9:00-10:00  Guided Tour of the Shrine

10:00-12:00 Confessions Available on Crypt Level

10:00-11:00 Visit to the Dominican House of Studies, which will include praying the Rosary in their beautiful Chapel, led by our guide, Brother Anselm. Or, gather some guys for a visit to the Shrine of St. Pope John Paul II on Harwood Rd.

12:00 Noon Holy Mass in the Crypt Church at the Shrine

1:00 p.m. ( immediately following Mass) Stations of the Cross in the Crypt Church

Approximately 2:15 p.m. Lunch at The Dubliner. Traditionally, drivers are treated by the group. Please try to bring cash to pitch in and prepare yourself for some DC sticker shock.

5:00-5:30 depending on traffic.  Arrive back at St. Bridget

Hope you can make it!

Mike K.

Lenten Pilgrimage to The Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, February 24

Gents, 

If you have not done so already, please let me know if you are coming with us by email at ckoz654@aol.com or text me at 804-519-0696. 

Please include in your response whether you could be a driver ( if necessary) and how many passengers you can comfortably fit in your vehicle.  Please recall that driving traditionally garners you a free lunch and beverage at The Dubliner.

Here is the tentative schedule.  Please note that all components are truly optional. Except for our prompt morning departure time, you can spend your pilgrimage time however you see fit.  The bookstore and gift shop are both open while we are there, along with time for private prayer.

6:15-6:20  Gather in front parking lot of St. Bridget for carpool

6:29 Departure 

8:30 Breakfast available in Shrine Cafeteria

9:00-10:00  Guided Tour of the Shrine

10:00-12:00 Confessions Available on Crypt Level

10:00-11:00  Visit to the Dominican House of Studies, which will include praying the Rosary in their beautiful Chapel, led by our guide, Brother Anselm

11:30 Private Mass in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel (lower level of the Shrine). Father Godfred had to bow out, but our friends from St. Edward’s are checking to see if Father Paul Kkonde can join us again.  If not, we will attend the Noon Mass in the Crypt Church at the Shrine. 

1:00 p.m. ( immediately following Mass) Stations of the Cross in the Crypt Church

Approximately 2:00 p.m.  Lunch at The Dubliner.  Traditionally, clergy and drivers are treated by the group.

5:00-5:30 depending on traffic.  Arrive back at St. Bridget

Hope you can make it!

Mike K.

Also, please remember that Virginia’s Respect Life Day at the State Capitol is Wednesday, February 21. Rally at Capitol 11:00 a.m. March for Life 12 Noon.  Show up and be a voice and witness for Life!  Our culture is in desperate straits and every effort counts.

Lenten Pilgrimage to The Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, February 24

Gents, 

If you have not done so already, please let me know if you are coming with us by email at ckoz654@aol.com or text me at 804-519-0696. 

Please include in your response whether you could be a driver ( if necessary) and how many passengers you can comfortably fit in your vehicle.  Please recall that driving traditionally garners you a free lunch and beverage at The Dubliner.

Here is the tentative schedule.  Please note that all components are truly optional. Except for our prompt morning departure time, you can spend your pilgrimage time however you see fit.  The bookstore and gift shop are both open while we are there, along with time for private prayer.

6:15-6:20  Gather in front parking lot of St. Bridget for carpool

6:29 Departure 

8:30 Breakfast available in Shrine Cafeteria

9:00-10:00  Guided Tour of the Shrine

10:00-12:00 Confessions Available on Crypt Level

10:00-11:00  Visit to the Dominican House of Studies, which will include praying the Rosary in their beautiful Chapel, led by our guide, Brother Anselm

11:30 Private Mass in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel (lower level of the Shrine). Father Godfred had to bow out, but our friends from St. Edward’s are checking to see if Father Paul Kkonde can join us again.  If not, we will attend the Noon Mass in the Crypt Church at the Shrine. 

1:00 p.m. ( immediately following Mass) Stations of the Cross in the Crypt Church

Approximately 2:00 p.m.  Lunch at The Dubliner.  Traditionally, clergy and drivers are treated by the group.

5:00-5:30 depending on traffic.  Arrive back at St. Bridget

Hope you can make it!

Mike K.

Also, please remember that Virginia’s Respect Life Day at the State Capitol is Wednesday, February 21. Rally at Capitol 11:00 a.m. March for Life 12 Noon.  Show up and be a voice and witness for Life!  Our culture is in desperate straits and every effort counts.

Lenten Pilgrimage to The Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, February 24

Gents, 

If you have not done so already, please let me know if you are coming with us by email at ckoz654@aol.com or text me at 804-519-0696. 

Please include in your response whether you could be a driver ( if necessary) and how many passengers you can comfortably fit in your vehicle.  Please recall that driving traditionally garners you a free lunch and beverage at The Dubliner.

Here is the tentative schedule.  Please note that all components are truly optional. Except for our prompt morning departure time, you can spend your pilgrimage time however you see fit.  The bookstore and gift shop are both open while we are there, along with time for private prayer.

6:15-6:20  Gather in front parking lot of St. Bridget for carpool

6:29 Departure 

8:30 Breakfast available in Shrine Cafeteria

9:00-10:00  Guided Tour of the Shrine

10:00-12:00 Confessions Available on Crypt Level

10:00-11:00  Visit to the Dominican House of Studies, which will include praying the Rosary in their beautiful Chapel, led by our guide, Brother Anselm

11:30 Private Mass in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel (lower level of the Shrine). Father Godfred had to bow out, but our friends from St. Edward’s are checking to see if Father Paul Kkonde can join us again.  If not, we will attend the Noon Mass in the Crypt Church at the Shrine. 

1:00 p.m. ( immediately following Mass) Stations of the Cross in the Crypt Church

Approximately 2:00 p.m.  Lunch at The Dubliner.  Traditionally, clergy and drivers are treated by the group.

5:00-5:30 depending on traffic.  Arrive back at St. Bridget

Hope you can make it!

Mike K.

Also, please remember that Virginia’s Respect Life Day at the State Capitol is Wednesday, February 21. Rally at Capitol 11:00 a.m. March for Life 12 Noon.  Show up and be a voice and witness for Life!  Our culture is in desperate straits and every effort counts.

Anna's Lenten Prayer



Email from Andy C via Mike K and Wayne S:

Gentlemen:

At the very bottom is a link to a detailed explanation of a Lenten prayer we are trying to put together, called Anna’s Lenten Prayer. I am hoping you will sign up if you are interested. Also – please forward to anyone you think may ne interested. Here is a summary of the prayer:

Every day, on average, 44 children are aborted in Virginia. These children are not given a chance at life and are terminated without ever having been held or even given a name. To complement your other daily prayers during Lent we are asking 44 people (one for each child who is at daily risk of being aborted) to give each one of these children a name and pray one decade of the rosary for that child. Each day, pick a name at random and gift it to a child that is at risk of being aborted that day. We ask that you alternate genders so that we pray for an equal number of boys and girls.

Please reflect on that child and on the name that you have given them. Reflect on who that child is and what they might become. What is God’s plan for that child? Think of the loss to the world, to God’s plan, if that child is aborted. Think of the joy of Christ in that child being saved from abortion.

We give each child dignity by giving them a name. Names have significance. They have power and contain meaning for people. Names can define who we are. God made Adam, then God gave him the power to name. Adam named the animals. And he named Eve. We are reminded of the Lord saying in Isaiah 43:1, ". . . I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine." That is the goal of Anna’s Lenten Prayer.

By saying just one decade each day over the course of the 40 days of Lent, with up to 44 people praying one decade of the rosary we will be saying a total of at least 8 rosaries each day for 44 children. That is more than 320 rosaries for over 1,760 children in Virginia over the course of Lent who otherwise may have no one to pray for them.

That is the simple mission of Anna’s Lenten Prayer: to name, pray and think of that child. No lists, no readings and no check-ins. Just do this each and every day. Pray as if you are the only one praying for that child. A more detailed explanation of the reason for this mission is attached as is Anna’s story, if you are interested.

To sign up and join a group of 44 - please go to this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A48A5A722A13-47374211-annas.

Thanks and call me with any questions or suggestions.

Andy

https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.downloadSignUpResource&eToken=5DBBB5BE243A8637FD1DAEFE5ED1D8D4A8FDCB3FBB88A6CFB3B469D9BD5A8D3E7EDDA59BA061CA7746A4DF3F8AB5F10ABE3D316CEDEAFB0E53E8C9C88E

Lenten Pilgrimage to The Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, February 24

Gents, 

If you have not done so already, please let me know if you are coming with us by email at ckoz654@aol.com or text me at 804-519-0696. 

Please include in your response whether you could be a driver ( if necessary) and how many passengers you can comfortably fit in your vehicle.  Please recall that driving traditionally garners you a free lunch and beverage at The Dubliner.

Here is the tentative schedule.  Please note that all components are truly optional. Except for our prompt morning departure time, you can spend your pilgrimage time however you see fit.  The bookstore and gift shop are both open while we are there, along with time for private prayer.

6:15-6:20  Gather in front parking lot of St. Bridget for carpool

6:29 Departure 

8:30 Breakfast available in Shrine Cafeteria

9:00-10:00  Guided Tour of the Shrine

10:00-12:00 Confessions Available on Crypt Level

10:00-11:00  Visit to the Dominican House of Studies, which will include praying the Rosary in their beautiful Chapel, led by our guide, Brother Anselm

11:30 Private Mass in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel (lower level of the Shrine). Father Godfred had to bow out, but our friends from St. Edward’s are checking to see if Father Paul Kkonde can join us again.  If not, we will attend the Noon Mass in the Crypt Church at the Shrine. 

1:00 p.m. ( immediately following Mass) Stations of the Cross in the Crypt Church

Approximately 2:00 p.m.  Lunch at The Dubliner.  Traditionally, clergy and drivers are treated by the group.

5:00-5:30 depending on traffic.  Arrive back at St. Bridget

Hope you can make it!

Mike K.

Also, please remember that Virginia’s Respect Life Day at the State Capitol is Wednesday, February 21. Rally at Capitol 11:00 a.m. March for Life 12 Noon.  Show up and be a voice and witness for Life!  Our culture is in desperate straits and every effort counts.