News - November 2023

SEATTLE — In a spirited display of brotherly rivalry, two beloved priests, Father Paul Heric and Father William (Bill) Heric, are set to engage in a friendly showdown during the Apple Cup, the annual football clash between cross-state rivals University of Washington and Washington State University. Continue reading...

A joint statement with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Nagasaki and Hiroshinma in support of the Second Meeting of the State Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons taking place at the United Nations in New York City starting today. This is part of the partnership created focused on promoting peace and nuclear disarmament earlier this year.

Please click to see a summary of the October listening sessions.

Feedback was sent to the Archdiocese after our fall listening sessions. Click to read more.

In June, we gathered for our first listening sessions regarding the Partners in the Gospel. Please read the three-page summary here.

Embrace the spirit of giving at St. Bridget's through the Advent-Giving Tree tradition. Adorned with ornaments representing charities like PREPARES, St. Vincent de Paul, Westside Baby, and St. Francis House, parishioners come together to support expectant mothers, the less fortunate, infants, toddlers, and those experiencing homelessness. Continue reading...

Attention to all those who love holiday decorating! We invite you to join us in adorning our cherished church for the festive season. Check out the sign-up for assistance required. Don't forget, all volunteer hours. Continue reading...

Dear Friends in Christ, As we continue the process of discerning the future of parish life in the Partners in the Gospel planning process, we dare not lose sight of our roots as a faith community. Among the many, many things I am grateful for in or history as a parish is the legacy of our present patron St. Bridget of Kildare. We are also blessed with the memory of our neighborhood patron St. Frances Xavier Cabrini who established what is now Villa Academy.

Dear Friends in Christ, As we continue the process of discerning the future of parish life in the Partners in the Gospel planning process, we dare not lose sight of our roots as a faith community. Among the many, many things I am grateful for in our history as a parish is the legacy of our present patron St. Bridget of Kildare. We are also blessed with the memory of our neighborhood patron St. Frances XavierCabrini who established what is now Villa Academy. Continue reading...

A heartfelt thank you to all those who contributed to our Thanksgiving gift card initiative. With your support, we were able to assist 55 families, providing them with essential aid for their holiday meals. Continue reading...

Please read the message from Archbishop Etienne regarding a change in our proposed parish family.

Dear Friends in Christ, Some of you know that my youngest brother is also a priest. “Fr. Heric the younger” as we refer to him is a priest of the Diocese of Spokane. Fr. Paul serves as the Director of the Catholic Newman Center at Washington State University, and also as the chaplain for the WSU football team. He will be over for the Apple Cup at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25. “Fr. Heric the elder” is of course your pastor, and our parish is made up mostly of members of “Husky Nation.” Continue reading...

​​​​Come together with us for the Thanksgiving Day Mass at St. Bridget's! Let's celebrate the blessings bestowed upon us by God. The service begins at 9:30 AM on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023. All are welcome!

Please see the latest regarding our icons.

Dear Friends in Christ, We continue our season of stewardship which this year we call “Sustaining our mission.” Please join me in making a stewardship pledge of treasure in the coming year. This is an intentional and significant gift we make off the top of our resources in gratitude for all God’s blessings and in trust of God's continued providence in our lives. Our collective effort helps us sustain our mission as a faith community. The past two weeks, we heard Ryan Oftebro and Mary Kay Beeby tell us about our new giving platform called “Push Pay.” This is an easy way to set up our monthly stewardship online which is how we pay most of our monthly bills. Push Pay is so easy, even I could do it! See today’s bulletin for more information

Join our wreath-making class provided by Corks & Canvas for an evening of creative bliss! The session includes personalized floral guidance and all supplies, from wreath form to ribbon and floral materials, plus a stylish apron. Floral choices may vary, and if you're not a fan of red, we have various ribbon options. Pre-registration is essential! Check-in starts at 6:30 pm, with expert instruction from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this class ensures a delightful, hands-on experience crafting a unique wreath. Class fee is $70.

As we reflect on the year 2023, it's evident that it was a year of significant change and renewal within the Archdiocese. Continue reading...

Join us for a Bible Study, The Gospel of Mark with Fr. Heric on the following Mondays - Nov. 20th, 27th & Dec. 4th, 11th, 18th 7:00PM to 8:15PM Zoom Option Available, $10 suggested donation

The October - December 2023 signup for Eucharistic Ministers is live. Please sign up when you are available for this important ministry. We will be assigning EMs to open slots if open slots are available. Please take a moment to fill out the Eucharistic Minister Conflict Schedule so that we may know of dates you are unable to serve. Please sign in, in the sacristy when you arrive. If you are still in need of training, please contact Alex Chopyak, [email protected] Thank you for your ministry!

The signups for October - December 2023 are open! Please sign up to serve for as many Saturdays and Sundays as you are able. If we still have open spots after a week, we will be assigning servers. Important, please take a moment to fill out the Altar Server Schedule Conflict Form which we will use to create the schedules. If you have questions, please reach out to Alex Chopyak - [email protected]. If you would like to be removed from this ministry, please reply to this email. Thank you for your ministry to our parish!