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What is Alpha?  Alpha is a 10-week course that meets once a week and focuses on your relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit.  We meet for dinner, watch a video and have small group discussions.  Maybe you have a friend or loved one who has been away from the church for a while and would be perfect to get involved with Alpha?  Hundreds of St. Bridget’s parishioners have been through the program with great success! It is a great way to meet other parishioners or find a smaller faith group!  Alpha will begin on Thursday, January 7th, 2016, at 6:00.  Find out more about Alpha:  ...

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Pursuing the Golden Rule through civic engagement this Election Day & beyond A Statement by Bishops Francis X. DiLorenzo and Paul S. Loverde October 2015 When Pope Francis spoke to Congress in September he told members, “You are called to defend and preserve the dignity of your fellow citizens in the tireless and demanding pursuit of the common good, for this is the chief aim of all politics.” He further encouraged legislators and “the entire people of the United States” to use “the Golden Rule” (MT 7:12) as their guide. “This Rule points us in a clear direction. Let us t...

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All Souls Evening Prayer: To begin this month of remembrance we invite you, your family and friends to take part in an “All Souls Evening Prayer” liturgy as we remember all parishioners who have died, and especially those who died in the last year.  That liturgy will take place this year on Monday, November 2 at 7:30 PM, in the church. The choirs of St. Bridget will lead the music of the liturgy, accompanied by organ & strings. The names of those who were buried from St. Bridget over the past November through October this year will be read aloud. If your loved one passed to eternal life during the past...

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Please consider giving the gift of life this holiday season by donating blood. There is no substitute for human blood and Virginia Blood Services needs your help in maintaining the blood supply through the holidays. St. Bridget Blood Drive is Sunday, November 22nd from 8:30-12:30 in the Parish Center Meeting Room. You can sign up online at https://vadonor.org/ Appointments are recommended but walk-ins will also be welcome.Thank you!

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Catholics traditionally use November as a month to remember those faithful who have passed to eternal life.  All Souls Evening Prayer Novmeber 2nd, 7:30pm Our community of St. Bridget Catholic Church would like to celebrate the lives of those who have passed and we invite you, your family and friends to take part in an “All Souls Evening Prayer” liturgy as we remember all parishioners who have died, especially those who died in the last year.   The choirs of St. Bridget will lead the music of this beautiful liturgy in the Church, accompanied by organ & strings.  The...

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Stew and Brew New Date October 16th! Due to bad weather we rescheduled the Stew and Brew event. New date is October 16th, 5- 10 pm.  If it rains again we hold the event in school gym (MPH). The same fantastic entertainment - the Bart Chucker Band - will be there as well as Brunswick Stew, Craft Beer, Hot Dogs for the kids, games and fun!  Please join us for this rescheduled event and if you can support the event by volunteering click here for our sign-up genius.  Thank you and we hope to see you there! CRAFT BEER $5 CORN HOLE HOT DOGS FOR THE KIDS $5 A&nb...

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