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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 April 19, 2020 Second Sunday of Easter August 16, 2020 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 23, 2020 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time September 5, 2021 Twenty– Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Christ Healing a Deaf Man, by Léonard Gaultier 1579
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
April 19, 2020 Second Sunday of Easter August 16, 2020 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 23, 2020 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Ju
September 5, 2021 Twenty– Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Christ Healing a Deaf Man, by Léonard Gaultier 1579
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
PRAYER LIST Names in bold are new to the list. Those with the + are deceased.
To add a name to the list email [email protected]
Our Parishioners
Bunny Addison, Joe Barham, Mary Borzelleca, Charlotte Conlin, Robert Conlin, Jane Cutchins, Dom D’Adamo, Baby Boy
Duhaime, Virginia Galli, Stephanie Gemmell +, Nancy Glotz, Cornelius McLaughlin, Joyce Melvin, Mary Nestor, Chris Ramos,
Mark Roberts, John Scarpa, Virginia Schraudt, Barry Simonpietri, John Siewers, Charles Stephan, Deacon Pat White, and those
facing long term illness and disability.
Friends and Relatives of Parishioners
Janet Angle, Darleen Bullard, Anthony Cardullo, Peter Cardullo, Janet Caudle, Kazue Cook, Sue Connell, Josie Economy,
Noreen Ercoli, Patricia Carr Ferguson, Stephanie Fraioli, Emily Gardner, Susan Gardner, Maureen Gerken, Mary Greer, Chauncy
Greene, Britt Radford Griffith, Anna Guardipee, Doris Hannon, Jessica Hodge, Gail Hove, Gretchen Ingraham, Tommy Johnson,
Bridget Jojola, Dan Kelly, Oscar Kemp, Gus Majen, Wayne Mantlo, Mitchell Masso, John McCaffrey, Father John McGinnity, Kay
Meyer, Danny Mizelle, Keith Mottas, Doug Ornoff, Tim Ornoff, Stephen O’Meara, Margaret Pelliccio, Phil Peters, Joan Sacco,
Beau Simpson, Suki Simpson, William Smith, Sam Sponeybarger, Jean Strauss
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
St. Teresa of Calcutta - September 5th c.1910-1997 Mother Teresa’s beatification, just over six years after her death,
was part of an expedited process put into effect by Pope John Paul II. Like so many others around the world, he
found her love for the Eucharist, for prayer, and for the poor a model for all to emulate.
Blessed Frédéric Ozanam - September 9th c.1813-1853 A man convinced of the inestimable worth of each human
being, Frédéric served the poor of Paris well and drew others into serving the poor of the world. Through the Saint
Vincent de Paul Society, which he founded, his work continues to the present day.
Sept 04
8:00 am The People
5:30 pm Mary Rose Jennison +
Sept 05
8:00 am Henry A. Berling +
11:00 am Henry A. Berling +
5:00 pm Charles L. Condlin +
Sept 06
8:00 am Garland Williams +
Sept 07
8:00 am Jack Davis +
Sept 08
8:00 am The Hanky Family +
Sept 09
8:00 am Anne Horwath +
Sept 10
8:00 am Anne Shively+
Sept 11
8:00 am Special Intention
5:30 pm The Gill Family +
Sept 12
8:00 am Raymond Cullen +
11:00 am Leo & Evelyn Binns +
5:00 pm George Hueghens +
MASS INTENTIONS
LIVESTREAM
Daily and Sunday Masses are available to watch online: youtube.com/saintbridgetchurchrva
FROM FR. KEN - Welcome the Stranger
As we have watched the events unfold in Afghanistan we are aware that the
Richmond area is one of the primary regions where refugees are coming and
we can be their first experience of hospitality in this country. Please pray about
walking with a family by helping them navigate life in the US - registering for
school, getting a drivers' license, finding medical services, etc. As more peo-
ple come into our area, we'll be hearing more about this need. Common
wealth Catholic Charities has a refugee mentoring program more information
can be found at saintbridgetchurch.org. Let us welcome the stranger among
us.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH
Pop Quiz: what is the first thing we learn in scripture about God? We hear
it in the first five words: “In the beginning, God created...” (1 Genesis 1).
The primary thing revealed to us about God is that he is creative. The
earth and the sky, the waters, the heavens, flora and fauna, humanity,
God calls all of these things into existence and God’s fingerprints are eve-
rywhere—visible signs of God’s invisible presence. The beautiful thing
about theology (and science, art, anthropology, history, literature, etc.) is
that when we reflect upon the creation, we learn about the creator. This
month, the Holy Father calls us to reflect upon the world and natural re-
sources God has created for us. More than that, we are challenged to
act intentionally as stewards of our universal home. Stewardship is about
protecting and honoring the gifts God has given us. As we are stewards
of our time, our talents, our wealth, our families, and our community, we
are stewards of creation and the natural world. Join the Holy Father this
month in praying for our world, that we might be good stewards of it and
that through stewardship God’s glory would be proclaimed.
Note: For more on creation, check out Catechism of the Catholic Church
pp. 293-301 and 2415-2418, it’s beautiful.
MASS READINGS & SYNOPSIS
First Reading Isaiah 35:4-7a
Isaiah prophesies about God’s vindication.
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 146:7,8-9,9-10
A song of praise to God
Second Reading James 2:1-5
James teaches that there is to be no partiality within the Christian com-
munity.
Gospel Reading Mark 7:31-37
Jesus restores a man’s hearing and speech.
Background on the Gospel Reading
In today’s reading, Jesus heals a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment. In this story about Jesus’
healing power, we find clues about our understanding of sacrament. We are struck by the physical means used
to heal the man, the use of spittle and touch. The Church continues to celebrate the sacraments using physical
means. In the Sacrament of Baptism, water and oil are used to show the power of the Holy Spirit. In the Sacra-
ment of the Anointing of the Sick, we are anointed with holy oil on the forehead and the hands. In the Eucharist,
bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ. We are a sacramental people who believe that God’s
grace is given to us through these physical signs.
Some, however, see in this Gospel an image of the proclamation of the good news of Jesus to the Gentiles. The
geographic references tell us that Jesus is journeying through Gentile territory. Jesus had previously visited this re-
gion and healed a person possessed by a demon. Jesus was already famous there, which explains why people
brought the deaf man to him.
Mark shows that Jesus’ own mission affirms the early Church’s mission to the Gentiles. This was a significant issue
to the early Christian community, which found that the good news of Jesus took root and spread quickly among
the Gentiles. Yet there is an irony in the story of healing that Mark tells. Jesus gives the man the gift of speech, but
then tells him not to use it. Jesus asks that the news of his healing power, which is evidence of his identity as the
Messiah, not be spread. This is a recurring motif in Mark’s Gospel and is sometimes called the “messianic secret.”
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday Col 1: 24-2:3, Lk 6: 6-11
Tuesday: Col 2: 6-15, Lk 6: 12-19
Wednesday: Mt 5: 1-4, Mt 1: 1-16, 18-23
Thursday: Col 3: 12-17, Lk 6: 27-38
Friday: 1 Tim 1: 1-2, 12-14
Saturday: 1 Tim 1: 15-17, Lk 6: 43-49
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
Clergy
Father Ken Shuping: Pastor,
(804) 282-9511
Father James O’Reilly:
Parochial Vicar,
(804) 282-9511
Deacon Charles Giovannetti: [email protected]
(804) 282-9511
Deacon Robert Giovenco: [email protected]
(804) 282-9511
Deacon V.J. Petillo:
(8040 282-9511
Deacon Patrick White:
(804) 282-9511
Pastoral Staff
Mr. Paul Amrhein: Director of Human Concerns and Pastoral Care, [email protected], (804) 525-7902 Mrs. Mona Bausone: Religious Ed & First Holy Communion [email protected] (804)282.9511 Mr. Allen Bean: Music Minister, [email protected] (804) 525-7892 Dr. Laura Clift: Saint Bridget School Principal, [email protected] (804) 288-1994 Mr. Dan Harms: Communications & Evangelization dharms@saintbridgetchurch,org (804) 525-7901 Mrs. Kimberly Lapkin: Director of Stewardship [email protected] (804) 525-7888 Mrs. Mary Rebecca Pugsley: Director of Faith Formation [email protected] (804) 282-9511 Mrs. Joyce Romito: Director of Administration, [email protected] (804) 282-9511
PARISH OFFICE NEWS
Room Requests
To reserve Church meeting spaces, Room Request Forms are now available for
the current fiscal year at saintbridgetchurch.org.
Parish Bulletin
Submit news at least two weeks prior to publication date. Subject to approval,
editing, and space availability. [email protected]
Commons & Church
Please do not leave literature or solicitations in the Church or Commons.
Contact the office if you’d like something distributed or advertised.
SERVE ONE ANOTHER
Knights Thank You: Thank you for your generous contributions of food and gift
cards this past weekend that restocked the Food Pantry at the Sacred Heart
Center! Our trailer was filled to the brim with nutritious food, diapers, toiletries
and more! The next food drive and school supply drive is Saturday, 9/25,
benefitting Blackwell School and Commonwealth Catholic Charities.
Catholic Heart Work Camp: Current 7th graders to Adults are eligible for a week
of service in Greensboro, NC from July 17-23, 2022. Sign ups are now open. Info
meeting September 5 at 6:15 p.m. in Church Hall. Paperwork is due 9/7. See
saintbridgetchurch.org for more information.
Suicide Intervention Workshop: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
(ASSIST), a two day workshop teaches participants to recognize when someone
may be at risk of suicide and create a plan to support their immediate safety.
Sponsored by the Diocese of Richmond and led by the Viginia Dept. of
Behavioral Services. Nov. 3/4 more info on saintbridgetchurch.org.
Home for Pregnant Mothers Gala: Celebrate the opening of the first Mary’s
Choice RVA home for pregnant mothers. Friday, October 1, 2021, 7-10 p.m. at
The Lake House at St. Michael Catholic Church. The first gala fundraiser for the
home, will include fine wine, food, fellowship, and Guest Speaker Kathleen
Wilson. Contact Ann Niermeyer (804) 714-5170 for tickets with a $75 donation.
This Week: Second Collection - For Those in Need. Saint Bridget provides help
and assistance to those in need with aid, services, resources, prayer and
community support. When you give to Saint Bridget’s 2nd collection for the Poor
and Needy, your contribution very directly helps the family in crisis, the single
parent who is struggling, the homeless, the sick, the hungry, and more. Jesus
gave us an example of service to follow. Through serving others, we come to
know both ourselves and our God. Saint Bridget sponsors and partners with
numerous Richmond-area organizations, giving our parishioners ample
opportunity to serve. Browse our many offerings found on our website,
saintbridgetchurch.org/humanconcerns, to find where your talents fit best.
Next Week: Second Collection on September 11/12 will benefit Saint Francis
Home, which provides meals, medications, activities for the body and the mind,
and laundry and housekeeping services. With your contributions Saint Francis
can directly able to make a big difference.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
FAITH FORMATION K-5th: Family Faith Formation & Sacrament Prep
We will offer both in-person and at-home faith formation programs for families with students in grades K-5. Sacra-
ment Preparation for First Penance and First Communion is offered for 2nd graders and above. Register and find
out more at saintbridgetchurch.org/children
6-12th Youth Ministry & Confirmation Orientation
Orientation for all youth ministry and Confirmation will be October 3rd at 3:45pm in Mother Presentation Hall. With
enough volunteers, small groups will be offered for all students while we await a new Youth Minister. Confirmation
Formation is offered for any students in 10th grade or above. Register at saintbridgetchurch.org/youth
Spiritual Development Series w/ Fr. O’Reilly
Have you ever wanted to grow in the spiritual life but did not have a model to base this on? If so, then please join
Fr. O’Reilly as he discusses the three stages of the spiritual life on September 20th, 27th, and October 4th from 6:30-
7:30 P.M. The three stages focus on different levels of growth in the spiritual life: Purgative (penance and detach-
ment from mortal sin), Illuminative (living a life of virtue), and Unitive (living in perfect charity). These talks will draw
from the writings of the late Fr. Adolphe Tanqueray. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday Book Club
“Blessed Among All Women” by Robert Ellsberg. This book is a collection of stories about holy women, saints,
prophets, and witnesses for our time. It is organized using the Beatitudes as the basis for presentation of the holy
women. We will begin meeting on September 14, 2021 at 10:00am in the Church Hall. Open to all. Visit saint-
bridgetchurch.org for more information is needed.
RETREATS & BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesday Women’s Study- September 8th
This ten week study takes a fresh look at the person of Jesus and goes beyond a simply historical or theological
view. “Jesus, The Way, The Truth, The Life” was written by and features video from Dr. Macellino D'Ambrosio this
$30 study comes with a workbook, book, and video series. Visit saintbridgetchurch.org for more information.
Mondays: Luke & Acts - September 13th
This weekly bible study is open to all and begins September 13th. Six sessions from 9-11 a.m. in Church Hall, this is a
free study with discussion and video. Visit saintbridgetchurch.org for more information.
Thursdays: Jesus and the Gospels
Please join the next bible study, Jesus and the Gospels by Dr. Tim Gray, President of the Augustine Institute, from
9:00am to 10:00am, Thursdays in Church Hall. There will be a 40 minute video and a discussion afterward. Bring a
friend!
SCHOOL NEWS
We enjoyed our first day of school on Tuesday, August 24. All students and staff had a wonderful day filled with
friends, learning and fellowship. You may have noticed a significant improvement to our School Playground. New
mulch was placed this summer - it is not only safer but also aesthetically pleasing and adds a little bounce for the
kids! There are many other updates that occurred over the summer to spruce up the school, update classrooms
and showcase our new school logo. Students and staff enjoyed their first Spirit Day on Friday, August 27. It was an
excellent way to celebrate a successful start and to acknowledge how blessed we are to be together again in
the school building for the upcoming school year.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
9:00 am - 3:30pm, M-F
Office Phone: 804. 282.9511
saintbridgetchurch.org
Finance Council:
Corey Schroeder; [email protected]
Parish Pastoral Council:
Jeff Wells; [email protected]
804.-402.0884
Liturgy Committee:
Jeff Lunardi, [email protected]
703. 402.9029
Building Committee:
Rick Kastelberg, [email protected]
804. 350.3951
Social Media
Find us on Facebook & Instagram
@rvasaintbridget
Office Administrative Assistant
Vicki Gazzola;
RCIA AND SACRAMENTS FOR ADULTS
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Catholic
faith inquiries and those seeking to join
the Catholic Church are welcome!
Contact Mary Rebecca Pugsley, [email protected]
INFANT BAPTISM
Parents attend a preparation session
prior to scheduling a baptism. Contact
Julie Koury, Pastoral Assistant,
[email protected](804) 525-
7890.
MARRIAGE
Couples should contact Vicki Gazzola,
(804) 282-9511, at least six months prior
to scheduling a wedding.
Contact Us (continued)
STEWARDSHIP & GIVING
Over 500 Families use Online Giving to make contributions to the Church each month. If you al-
ready have an Online Giving Account with a recurring donation – thank you! Please remember to
update your credit card expiration date and any other changes in your payment information. If
you’d like to get started with online giving, scan this QR code with the camera on your mobile de-
vice or visit saintbridgetchurch.org/give. Thank you!
Offertory Collection for Month of August F.Y. July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Budget Actual Difference
$160,916 $126,285 ($34,632)
2ND COLLECTIONS
Last Week: Bishop Knestout asked all parishes to support the USCCB Bishop’s Emergency Fund for Haiti following
the earthquake and tropical storms that hit the island recently. Saint Bridget parishioners contributed $8,412 to the
fund. Thank you for your tremendous generosity and please, continue to pray for the people of Haiti.
This Week: For Those in Need. Saint Bridget provides help and assistance to those in need with aid, services, re-
sources, prayer and community support. When you give to Saint Bridget’s 2nd collection for the Poor and Needy,
your contribution very directly helps the family in crisis, the single parent who is struggling, the homeless, the sick,
the hungry, and more. Jesus gave us an example of service to follow. Through serving others, we come to know
both ourselves and our God. Saint Bridget sponsors and partners with numerous Richmond-area organizations,
giving our parishioners ample opportunity to serve. Browse our many offerings found on our website, saint-
bridgetchurch.org/humanconcerns, to find where your talents fit best.
Next Week: September 11/12 will benefit Saint Francis Home, which provides meals, medications, activities for the
body and the mind, and laundry and housekeeping services. With your contributions Saint Francis can directly
able to make a big difference.
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