Entries for June 2020

From Monsignor Carr   “…through Your Son Our Lord  Jesus Christ, by the power and working of the Holy Spirit, You give life to all things and make them holy, and You never cease to gather a people to Yourself and make them holy….” - Eucharistic Prayer 3   We are a Pro-Life Church seeking always to protect the health and safety of every human being.  As we resume the public celebration of Masses while still in the midst of peril, thank you for your devotion to the Holy Eucharist and for your patience while our beloved parish confo...

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On Saturday, June 27th, we had a great food drive for the Sacred Heart Center, and it was a huge success. In addition to an impressive amount of donations of food, toiletries, and household cleaning items, our parishioners donated almost $1,500 in checks and gift cards.  Your generosity is truly inspiring!     The donations and gift cards were delivered to the Sacred Heart Center on Saturday afternoon.  We were greeted by Claudia Guerrero, Director of Programs.  They were a joy to work with and were very, very appreciative of the generosity of Saint Bridget parish! Sacred Heart Center co...

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Bible Studies Sunday Bible Study once a month a 11:15 a.m.  Our next meeting is on July 5th Join us as we come together to read and reflect on the readings for Sunday Mass. Teens and adults are welcome to participate in this Bible study.  If you have questions or need more information, please contact Anne-Marie Condlin at amcondlin@gmail.com. You can join the ZOOM meeting here: https://zoom.us/j/220968433?pwd=KzMxdkR3U3FjRDFGM2JDQlJ0d29TZz09 Meeting ID: 220 968 433 Password: 014302 Join by phone at +1 301 715 8592 US   1st Peter Bible Study - Mondays 6 p.m.-7:30...

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Saint Bridget Calling Ministry In the midst of everything happening right now in our world, we are forming a new outreach ministry to make sure parishioners are doing okay! We want to let parishioners know that their parish family is thinking of them, praying for them, and longing to be together again soon. It is also our goal to find out the best ways to support them in the coming months, as we reopen. To make this happen we need close to 100 volunteers, so please consider joining this beautiful outreach ministry Click here to volunteer for this new ministry!

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This summer let us put on the mind of Christ by seeing Jesus’ life through the eyes of artists, and using these works to help us better understand scripture. VMFA docents, Mary Ann Peppiatt and Arlene DeConti will share pictures of several artists’ work over the coming months as we connect each piece to the corresponding scripture passage. We will learn a bit about the art and reflect on the scripture together.   The series will meet every other Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. There is no homework; join whichever sessions work for your schedule.   Stay tuned for information on our next session, W...

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Breakfast for Dinner! Virtually cook along, or simply tune in and watch, this week's Come to the Table cooking lesson, Thursday, June 25th at 6 p.m. will feature the following recipes:   Click below for the recipe ingredients: Sausage and Gravy w/ Biscuits Bacon, Egg, and Chesse Sandwich Crispy Potato Hash Browns Click Here to Join the Zoom Cooking Class Zoom Info: (Meeting ID: 875 9568 9585) (Password: 213018)

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A Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth will be celebrated at Saint Bridget on June 24, 2020 at 1:30pm.  The Mass will be live streamed here.  Obituary and Visitation Information from Bliley's Funeral Home    

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General News, , Funeral

Virtually cook along, or simply tune in and watch, this week's Come to the Table cooking lesson, Thursday, June 17th at 6 p.m. will feature the following recipes:   Click here for correlating shopping list *click each item for downloadable recipe* Pizza Crust Pasta Sauce Basic Meatballs Click Here to Join the Zoom Cooking Class Zoom Info: (Meeting ID: 875 9568 9585) (Password: 213018)

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  We have received instructions from Bishop Knestout to make parishioners aware that our live-streamed Masses may be used on various digital accounts of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond (including, but not limited to, the websites and social media platforms of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and The Catholic Virginian).   Photography and/or screenshot images from the live-streams may be used for printed editions of The Catholic Virginian. If you do not wish to be depicted via live-stream, please refrain from attending our live-streamed Masses (daily 9:30 a.m. Masses, the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass). &n...

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This summer let us put on the mind of Christ by seeing Jesus’ life through the eyes of artists, and using these works to help us better understand scripture. VMFA docents, Mary Ann Peppiatt and Arlene DeConti will share pictures of several artists’ work over the coming months as we connect each piece to the corresponding scripture passage. We will learn a bit about the art and reflect on the scripture together.      Our first session, on June 10th at 7:30 p.m., will focus on the Nativity and artwork by the Italian painter Giotto di Bondone.   The series will meet every ...

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Virtually cook along, or simply tune in and watch, this week's Come to the Table cooking lesson, Thursday, June 11th at 6 p.m. will feature the following recipes:   Click here for correlating shopping list. *click each item for downloadable recipe* Cilantro-Lime Rice Black Beans (served hot) Black Beans (cold bean salad) Southwestern Herb Chicken Enchilada Sauce  Guacamole   Click Here to Join the Zoom Cooking Class. Zoom Info: (Meeting ID: 875 9568 9585) (Password: 213018)  

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Come to the Table – Chocolate Chip Cookie Edition  Thursday, June 4th at 7 p.m. o  You can make them along virtually with Anne-Marie Condlin, or simply come hang out and watch o  Click Here to Join the Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 875 9568 9585 Password: 213018   Recipe 1 – The Chewy Chocolate Chip Choose this one if you want something that: Is Dairy Free Has a chewy texture Doesn’t need a mixer Quick Click here to print the recipe   Recipe 2 – Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies Choose this one...

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  Dear Parishioners,   I am happy to share that Seminarian Seth Seaman is assigned to our parish for his summer pastoral work.  Seminarian Seth has just completed his First Year of Theology at The Theological College in Washington, D.C.  His assignment began on June 2nd and ends on August 2nd.   Seth, welcome to Saint Bridget Parish.   Monsignor Carr

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