News - August 2023

Sacristan: Monday, Sept 18th from 6-6:30 pm Altar Servers: Wednesday, Sept 20th from 6-6:30 pm, Eucharistic Ministers: Thursday, Sept 21st from 6-6:30 pm Please contact Alex Chopyak to reserve your spot.

Kids! Grab those back-to-school backpacks and receive a special blessing from Fr. Bill at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass on September 10!

Children's Church is making its much-awaited return on September 10! All children aged 3-9 are invited to join us during Sunday Mass for an engaging and age-tailored experience that will deepen their understanding of faith through stories, activities, and discussions led by Amanda Cahill and dedicated volunteers. Our secure and nurturing environment ensures both learning and safety, following recommended protocols. Join us in fostering a strong foundation of spirituality within our young ones as they embark on this journey of growth and discovery at Children's Church.

Dive into Autumn Bliss at Our Fall Kick-Off Event! Join us on Sunday, September 10, immediately after our 9:30 Mass, for an unforgettable celebration. Indulge in a mouthwatering breakfast spread from Bagel Oasis, sip on invigorating coffee, and explore endless avenues to engage in parish life through our kick-off Ministry Fair. Discover a world of opportunities while connecting with our vibrant community – a day of delicious food, enriching experiences, and boundless camaraderie awaits. Don't miss the chance to make this fall season truly extraordinary!

Dear Friends in Christ, One of the daily topics of conversation in our lives is the weather. Mother Nature has been prominent in the news of late with the devastating tragic wildfires in Maui, Tropical Storm Hilary in Southern California, and the polluted smoky air in the Northwest. One day last week, reports indicated that we had the worst air quality in the entire world. The growing concern about climate change is something we as Catholics should take seriously and incorporate into the practice of our faith.

Choir rehearsals are resuming! Do you play an instrument or love to sing? Come check out the parish choir! No audition or previous musical experience is required. All voice types and instruments are welcome! For more information please [email protected] visithttps://www.stbridgetchurch.org/music-ministryto learn about our parish’s various music ministry opportunities.

The Archdiocese is migrating all parishes to a new database called ParishStaq which will replace our PDS and Flocknote systems.  Eventually, this system will change the way we communicate with you, offers a new giving site, and a new way to sign up to volunteer, including a useful parish app for your smartphone. Continue reading...

Dear Friends in Christ, As we continue to enjoy summer, many families are also preparing to go “Back to School!” Students, teachers, and staff are scheduling dates and events that will begin a new academic year. The “Back to School” mode applies not only to students in formal education settings, but to all of us as disciples or students of the Lord Jesus Christ, and members of his body the church. Here are some reminders of important dates coming up here at St. Bridget’s.

Students entering 7th grade and older, are eligible to take part in confirmation. Classes begin on September 17, following Mass. For more information, please contact Sarah Chopyak - [email protected].

Please join us for Mass on September 9-10 for the celebration of St. Phoebe Day. Phoebe was a collaborator with St. Paul and a deaconess and leader in the early church at Corinth. Her legacy is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the ministerial gifts and leadership of women in our church today, including the possibility of their eventual ordination as deacons. We will feature girls and women from St. Bridget’s in most of the liturgical ministries. Manon Cypher from our Pastoral Council will offer a reflection at the homily time. Plan on joining us!

Dear Friends in Christ, This coming Tuesday, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day which obliges Catholics to attend Mass. We will celebrate this great solemnity with Mass at 6:30 pm. Please plan to attend. The late Trappist Fr. Basil Pennington describes the Assumption in this way:

Archbishop Etienne signed a partnership declaration with the Archbishops of Santa Fe and Nagasaki, and the Bishop of Hiroshima for a world without nuclear weapons. (The Archdiocese of Santa Fe makes the nuclear weapons, while our archdiocese holds the largest number of nuclear weapons – and the Archdiocese of Nagasaki and the Diocese of Hiroshima are the only dioceses in the world directly impacted by an atomic bomb.) Continue reading...

Our beloved Luanne is retiring from St. Bridget's. Please join us following our 9:30 am Mass on August 13 for a special celebration honoring her for her dedication to St. Bridget parish.

Dear Friends in Christ, The picture on the cover of the bulletin is one of our kiddos who participated with 50 other children this past week in “Vacation Bible School.” The theme of the VBS was “Let’s Go Digging for Treasure.” The treasure of course is God’s love revealed in the bible, most especially in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The love of Christ is primarily revealed in the lives of his body and the church, including in a special way through our children and youth. Continue reading...

Join us as we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on this holy day of obligation at 6:30 pm.

Interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Join us on Wednesday evenings to discover more about our faith.