We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Our parish mission is:
Saint Bridget of Kildare, a Roman Catholic parish, exists to live and to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We welcome all as we reach out to the entire community through prayer, sacrament, education and support.
Our warmest welcome to Saint Bridget of Kildare Parish, a Roman Catholic church in Parma, Ohio, made up of approximately 1,460 parishioners, and named after our patroness, Bridget of Kildare, from Ireland. We are dedicated to the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, prayer and worship, sacramental life, sharing the Gospel, education, and supporting each other and our community through our many vibrant ministries and parish groups. I hope the information contained in this website is helpful to you. I encourage you to visit our church and experience the welcoming community that has had a presence here in the Parma area for almost 70 years.
With prayers and blessings,
Rev. Robert W. Wisniewski, Jr.
Pastor
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Act of Spiritual Communion Before Viewing the Mass:
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and I unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. ~St. Alphonsus Liguori
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy:
Join our pastor, Fr. Robert Wisniewski and Deacon Jim Armstrong in praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Click here to view the recording.
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.
Parish Prayer Chain: The parish Prayer Chain welcomes your requests for people to pray for, and for your special intentions. To add a prayer intention, please call (440) 462-8950 or send an email to sbprayerchain@yahoo.com. Your prayer requests will remain confidential. You only need to provide the first name and first initial of the last name of the person you want us to remember in prayer. New members of the Prayer Chain are always welcome. Contact the Prayer Chain Leader at the number or email address above if you are interested in joining the chain.
To have your prayer request published in next week's bulletin, please email the parish office at bridgetparma@dioceseofcleveland.org or call 440-886-4434.
"Whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." ~Matthew 21:22
Parish Prayer Cove:
“I am the Light of the world;
the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”
The parish Prayer Cove is located in the church narthex. All are invited to light a candle and say a prayer for a loved one or a personal need or special intention.
The requested donation is $2.00.
Saturday Vigils: 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon
Weekday Mass: 8:30 AM (Mon.-Fri.)
2nd Thursday: 8:30 AM (Mass w/Anointing
of the Sick)
Holy Day Vigil: 4:30 PM
Holy Day Mass: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM
Legal Holidays: 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM (Consult the
Bulletin)
Ash Wednesday: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM
Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Friday:
9:00 AM-12:00 Noon and 1:00-3:00 PM
Use of Facilities/Parish Hall:
The parish facilities are available to any parish-sponsored organization or group that is operating in the name of the parish. Organizational requests must go through the Parish Office Secretary by calling (440) 886-4434. For inquiries regarding the use of our outdoor field, please call Steven Malec at (440) 886-4434, x117. We regret that insurance considerations, legal constraints, and parish need for meeting space preclude us from making our facilities available for general use and/or rental.
Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays from 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Come and spend time in prayer in the Eucharistic presence of our Lord. Please park in the handicap lot next to the church and enter through one of the side doors under the carport.
Recitation of the Rosary: Mondays after 8:30 AM Mass for Respect Life, and on Thursdays after 8:30AM Mass for Vocations
with one exception:
the Rosary is not prayed of the 2nd Thursday of the month in lieu of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
Confession Schedule:
Saturdays at 3:00 PM in the Church
The Parma and Parma Heights area Catholic Parishes in the Diocese of Cleveland offer the monthly opportunity to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. All are welcome to attend Mass and be Anointed.
The monthly schedule is listed below. (Please note: the schedule for the neighboring parishes listed below are subject to change. You can confirm the schedules by contacting their parish offices.)
1st Monday - St. Charles at 7:00 PM
1st Friday - St. Anthony of Padua at 8:00 AM
2nd Thursday - St. Bridget of Kildare at 8:30 AM
3rd Tuesday - St. John Bosco at 7:30 AM
3rd Thursday - St. Columbkille at 7:00 AM
3rd Thursday - St. Columbkille at 8:15 AM
4th Wednesday - St. Francis de Sales at 8:45 AM
4th Friday - Holy Family at 8:30 AM
“Through this holy anointing may the Lord in His love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up.”
St. Bridget parishioners are offered FREE access to the "Catholic Netflix," FORMED.org! You are invited to learn more about our Catholic faith through interesting documentaries, movies, bible studies and much more! To obtain our parish code, pick up an Information Card in the church narthex or contact Dana Steimle at sbkpsr@gmail.com or (440) 886-1468, x17.
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Nationwide Invitation to Prayer ~ Announcement
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio President, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Bishop Michael F. Burbidge Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities
On March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that has the potential to make a major impact in the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Chemical abortions are now the most common form of abortion in the United States.
The case is in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) promoting the availability of chemical abortion while ignoring risks to women and violating federal law. In short, the FDA has enabled a nationwide mail-order abortion industry and turned neighborhood pharmacies into chemical abortion providers.
While the Supreme Court case is not about ending chemical abortion, it can restore limitations that the FDA has overridden. When a Supreme Court decision is released, probably in June, we can expect a public and political reaction similar to the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
The USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics to join a focused effort of prayer for the end of abortion and the protection of women and preborn children, beginning on March 25, the eve of the oral arguments, and the anniversary of St. John Paul II’s landmark, pro-life encyclical, The Gospel of Life (Evangelium vitae). In particular, we will invoke the intercession of St. Joseph, Defender of Life with this prayer:
Dearest St. Joseph, at the word of an angel, you lovingly took Mary into your home. As God’s humble servant, you guided the Holy Family on the road to Bethlehem, welcomed Jesus as your own son in the shelter of a manger, and fled far from your homeland for the safety of both Mother and Child. We praise God that as their faithful protector, you never hesitated to sacrifice for those entrusted to you. May your example inspire us also to welcome, cherish, and safeguard God’s most precious gift of life. Help us to faithfully commit ourselves to the service and defense of human life —especially where it is vulnerable or threatened. Obtain for us the grace to do the will of God in all things. Amen.
We ask Catholics to offer this prayer daily, from March 25 through June, when a decision is expected. Online and print versions of the prayer can be found at www.respectlife.org/prayer-to-st-joseph. Thank you for responding to this invitation to prayer for an end to all abortions and for the protection of women and preborn children. St. Joseph, Defender of Life, pray for us!
2024 Catholic Charities Appeal: The 2024 Catholic Charities Appeal is underway. This year’s appeal theme is “Transformed by your love”. Your generous support will transform the lives of others, to offer dignity, possibilities and companionship to those who are most vulnerable. All who have not received the mailing from Bishop Malesic, or have not had a chance to respond to it, will be asked to consider making a generous pledge to support the ministries and services provided by Catholic Charities. If you have received the mailing, please respond generously to it. View stories of inspiration and more details at CatholicCommunity. org/2024Appeal.
National Eucharistic Revival Update: Every Catholic diocese, parish, school, apostolate and family has been invited to be a part of renewing the Church by strengthening a living relationship with Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. The
Year of Diocesan Revival Phase was from June 19, 2022 through June 11, 2023.
We are currently in the Year of Parish Revival, which began on June 11, 2023 and will conclude on July 17, 2024: This second phase is focused on fostering Eucharistic devotion at the parish level, strengthening our liturgical life through faithful celebration of the Mass, adoration, preaching, and parish resources.
The National Eucharistic Congress and Year of Mission will take place from July 17 – 21, 2024: At this historic event, more than 80,000 Catholics of all ages will gather in Indianapolis to reconsecrate their hearts to the source and summit of our faith.
Eucharistic Revival Prayer: Lord Jesus, as we gather at your altar, You give Yourself to us in the Most Holy Eucharist, so that we might become what we receive. By Your holy presence, we are blessed. May we be transformed forever by Your love that stretches forth to us from this altar. May Your sharing in our humanity humble us to share in Your divinity. Heal our brokenness with Your Real Presence and help us to draw strength from You in the Eucharist. Unite us to You in this Sacrament that brings healing and redemption. As we glorify You by our lives, give us grace and courage to share Your love with a world sorely in need of Your mercy. May Your true presence bring hope to those on the peripheries, dry the tears of the poor and the wounded, and end our divisions. May Your Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity be a constant source of revival for us. Let us become One with You as we seek the peace of Your kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
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