St. Bridget Catholic Church in Richmond Virginia

 

Parish Life Groups

St. Bridget Women’s Ministry (SBWM)
The mission of the St. Bridget Women’s Ministry (SBWM) is to “promote fellowship amongst the women of Saint Bridget Catholic Church, because as a group we are stronger than as one. We focus on ministry — ministry to self & spiritual growth, ministry to the church & ministry to others.” To learn more or join SBWM, contact Kim Hulcher or Shannon Garbett. All women of the parish are welcome to join. We hope that you will!

New Bible Study Opportunity
The Women's Ministry invites you to join an exciting Bible study, Adventures in Matthew: The King and His Kingdom, by Jeff Cavins, focusing on Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises of the Old Testament. It touches on Jesus' establishment of the Church as the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. Set in the rich context of Jesus' Jewish culture, this study will help you understand the universal truths of the Kingdom of God and God's will for us today and help you-

  • Go deeper into the story of Salvation History and discover the riches of the Gospel message.
  • Enrich your spiritual life through a better understanding of the life of Christ.
  • Develop a greater appreciation for the Church and the sacraments as you see them being instituted by our Lord.
  • Come to a deeper understanding of your role in the Kingdom of God through the Beatitudes and all of the teachings of Christ.

    • This is a 24-week study that will be split into two "semesters," with the first semester beginning the week of September 19 and running through the week of December 12th.  The classes will resume after Christmas the week of January 12th for the second semester.  It will be offered at two different times each week, so participants can select whether they will attend the Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning class (because of group discussions, participants are asked to attend the same session each week). 

    Workbooks will cost approximately $30 and will be available on the first day (please be prepared to make payment to Saint Bridget Church at that time).  To reserve a spot, call or email Elizabeth Martin by September 16 at ekmartin23@hotmail.com or 804.754.7004, including the session you will be attending.  We look forward to seeing you!

    Men’s Ministry
    The mission of the Saint Bridget Men’s Ministry is to “build a stronger relationship with Christ & a deeper love for family & friends through spiritual growth and Christian fellowship.” For over ten years, Saint Bridget Men’s Ministry has conducted monthly meetings, annual retreats & bi-annual social events for the men of Saint Bridget parish. The Men’s Ministry meets the first Saturday of each month to study & discuss the Scripture readings for the following Sunday’s Mass. We meet at 6:45 a.m. in the Parish Center Meeting Room, & finish in time for 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. We publish a weekly Saint Bridget Men’s Ministry E-News, which details announcements of activities & member requests for help, prayers & support. We also formed a Men’s Ministry choir in 2005. To learn more, contact Charlie Giovannetti, Leon Shadowen or Wayne Slough. We hope you will join us!
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    Knights of Columbus     Msgr. Francis Byrne Council 5476

    Membership in the Knights of Columbus provides the opportunity for a wholesome association with other Catholic gentlemen who recognize the same beliefs of duty to God, family & neighbors. Programs are tailored to individual members' interests. Council meetings take place the fourth Thursday of each month in the Parish Center Meeting Room.

    Men of Saint Bridget Parish: Come round out your lives with acts of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Become a Knight of Columbus!

    To learn more about our council’s activities and who we are at St. Bridget contact Membership Director Victor MacLaughlin at 804-432-7897.

    Please visit www.vakofc.org to learn more about our fraternal organization.

    Knight of Coumbus Calendar of Events
    Please click onthe above link for a list of upcoming events - thank you!

    KNIGHTS COUNCIL RECEIVES TOP INTERNATIONAL AWARD
    Knights of Columbus Council 5476 of St.Bridget Church has earned the distinction of Double Star Council for the 2009-2010 fraternal year. The organization's headquarter, located in New Haven, Ct., made the announcement. The award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership recruitment (reaching 200% of quota, thereby making it a "doubler star") and retention, promotion of the fraternal insurance program and sponsorship of service-oriented activities. The award was presented to the membership by Past State Deputy Pat O'Donnell at a special ceremony held on January 8th.

    "Receiving the Double Star Council Award is quite an honor for us. We're extremely proud of this accomplishment," proclaimed Past Grand Knight Richard A. Willig. "We are one of only five councils in the Commonwealth of Virginia to achieve this recognition".

    The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic lay organization. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the church, their communities, families and young people. With more than 1.8 million members in over 13,000 councils around the world, the Knights of Columbus annually donate more than $151 million and 69 million hours of service to charitable causes. Please visit www.kofc.org for more information.
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    Saints and Sinners
    The Saints and Sinners (SAS) is... a vibrant group of parishioners & friends of the parish ranging in age from fifty years and up. The mission of the SAS is to provide its members with interesting social & spiritual programs. The SAS group meets monthly, varying between morning coffees, luncheons & afternoon meetings. Each SAS gathering includes a presentation and a social get-together. Past meetings have focused on art, history, poetry, safety, health & other special topics. They have also included spiritual celebrations & mini-retreats. The SAS enjoys several annual events, including St. Patrick’s Day & Thanksgiving Luncheons, as well as annual theme dinners (Italian, Oktoberfest & an American Picnic). The group also takes day excursions ranging beyond Richmond, including trips to Washington, Lexington & Jamestown for its 400th anniversary celebration.

    Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, unless otherwise arranged. To learn more about upcoming events, visit our bulletin board in the Parish Commons and regularly check the website. Please consider joining our SAS Coordinating Group to help plan and prepare future meetings.

    Upcoming Events
    Nov. 10, 10:00 am:  Bill Young, Historical Enactor,presents John Paul Jones – Father of the American Navy.  Mr. Young previously visited as Gen. Douglas MacArthur and the Egyptian Pharaoh in the story of Joseph.

    Dec. 8, 11:00 am:  Christmas Luncheon with Tom Fustala, Accordionist, entertaining.  Mr. Fustala played with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra

    Jan. 12, 2012, 10:30 am: Paul Herbert, Storyteller, presents:  “God Knows Your Name: Stories from American History”


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    Welcome Committee
     This important group organizes several receptions throughout the year to welcome the parish’s newest members.
    Are you looking to join St. Bridget Church? If so we welcome you to join our Parish Family! Please join us for Second Sundays. The second Sunday of each month we will be hosting a new member orientation in the Parish Center Meeting Room after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The next Second Sunday will be June 12th, 2011 wherein parish clergy & leadership will educate you about the different groups & opportunities to get involved in parish life.
    If you would like to lend your support to creating an inclusive and warm welcome for new parishioners, please contact Carrie Robeson or Margaret Hilldrup.
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    St. Bridget Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia