News - February 2024

Dear Friends in Christ, One phrase used by many of Irish descent when asked how things are going in their lives is to reply, “It’s all grace upon grace.”

March 10 - 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Join us for St. Bridget's Work Party on March 10 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Your assistance is greatly needed! Tasks include cleaning, organizing, and heavy lifting indoors. Outdoors, we'll be tackling blackberry vines, dead ivy, debris cleanup, and removing invasive holly. There's a role for everyone, so choose where you can contribute best! Volunteer hours are up for grabs, and your help in maintaining our church is deeply appreciated. Sign up on our website today!

We are looking for helpers with our various liturgical ministries at St. Bridget's. Please click to see what's available.

Dear Friends in Christ, The purpose of Lent in early Christianity was primarily about preparing catechumens, those unbaptized, for initiation into the life of Christ and the church. This was no casual signing up to be a Christian, but a serious process of conversion, of making one’s complete life center around the person and teachings of Jesus Christ. Continue reading...

Do you have time to volunteer for an hour or two in the St. Bridget office? Please use this sign-up to add your name to a volunteer shift. Tasks include greeting visitors, stuffing bulletins and mailings, answering occasional phone calls, and other light office work. Continue reading...

The journey continues! In October 2024, Synod delegates will gather in Rome once more, eager to hear from us beforehand. We'll delve into how Church structures and leadership impact our mission to live out gospel values. Continue reading...

Co-Missioned: By Virtue of Her Baptism, A Discerning Deacons Celebration and Sending When: Tuesday, March 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Social with light fare at 6:30, program to begin at 7:00. Where: St. Bridget Catholic Church, 4900 NE 50th St., Seattle, WA 98105 Who: Whether you have been involved with Discerning Deacons in the past or would like to learn more, we welcome you to join in this conversation. Continue reading...

Dear Friends in Christ, Lent has begun with its traditional invitation to get back to the basics of the Christian life. How do we do that? We give more time and attention to the spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Continue reading...

We have another planned volunteer day at St. Francis House on Tuesday, February 20 from 9:45-12:00. If you are free that day and able to lend a hand please sign up to help. Please click here to learn more and sign up.

As Lent 2024 commences on Ash Wednesday, February 14, we invite you to journey with us through these Lenten Resources.

Join us in supporting the PREPARES baby drive now through the end of February as we collect essential items for families in need. We are currently seeking diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6, along with baby wipes and new or gently used boy's clothing in sizes 18-24 months. Your contributions can make a significant difference in the lives of these families. You can easily participate by either purchasing items from our Amazon wishlist or dropping them off at the designated bin in the narthex of the church. If you prefer, you can also make a financial donation by clicking on the button. Every contribution, big or small, helps ensure that these families receive the support and resources they need during this crucial time. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.

Dear Friends in Christ, There are some big things coming up, depending on your point of view. This Sunday, February 11 is the “Super Bowl” between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Continue reading...

Looking for ways this Lenten season to embrace Eco Stewardship as a spiritual practice? Let's commit to reducing our ecological footprint by adopting sustainable habits such as minimizing single-use plastics, conserving resources like water and energy, and supporting local and organic produce. Continue reading...

Are you curious about how the Catholic Church is rethinking women’s participation? Join fellow Catholics and Discerning Deacons as we continue the exciting conversation about this topic raised in the October 2023 synod, including exploration of restoring women as deacons in the Catholic Church. Continue reading...

Please take a moment to see the latest on the Icons being created for us!

Dear Parish Family, We are pleased to share with you an important decision that has been made through the collaborative efforts of Partners in the Gospel: Our parish family is evolving. Continue reading...

Dear Friends in Christ, Happy Feast Day! This weekend on Saturday, February 3, we celebrate the life and witness of our patron, St. Bridget of Kildare. Because of her leadership in helping to form the Christian faith in Ireland, her feast day is now a national holiday.

Please take a moment to sign up for the various liturgical ministries at St. Bridget's in February.

We're excited to announce our transition to the Pushpay online giving platform, offering a quick, easy, and secure way for donations with lower processing fees. This shift streamlines processes, integrates with our ParishStaq database, and eliminates challenges in counting physical collections. Pushpay also provides you with convenient access to your giving information and email statements. We will be transferring away from OSV soon and ask that you transfer to PushPay. To facilitate this transition, please click HERE. If you need assistance or have questions, contact me at (206)523-8787 Ext. 203 or [email protected]. Thank you for your continued commitment to supporting St. Bridget Parish!