Welcome

Attention Men:  The Men’s Spiritual Fraternity continues to meet on Wednesdays for prayer, support and study from 7:00-8:30 PM in School Meeting Room #1.  You do not need to me a member of St. Bridget of Kildare Parish to participate in our weekly group gatherings.
 

We continue with the topic, “Salvation,” with a ten-part video series by Scripture scholar and theologian, Michael Patrick Barber.  At every Sunday Mass, Catholics confess that Jesus came down from Heaven “for us men and for our salvation.” However, many people find it difficult to articulate what is meant by this word “salvation.” In this video and discussion series, Michael Patrick Barber provides an intelligent yet charitable corrective to the many misunderstandings that Christians - both Catholic and non-Catholic - have about the doctrine of salvation.  

Drawing upon Scripture, each session addresses a particular misconception of salvation and explains what salvation is by first explaining what it is not.  To misunderstand salvation is to fail to fully understand who the Savior is, and our study will ultimately seek to lead us into a deeper love for the Savior Himself.  

We are using a study guide to assist us on our journey. The guide is $20.00.  Join us this Wednesday! 

Attention Women ~ Join One or Both of our Women's Groups!

The Women’s Spiritual Fraternity continues to connect women of all ages and walks of life that desire to deepen their commitment to our Catholic faith through prayer, reading, and dialogue. Our Group is still evolving into what you want it to be. Each gathering is stand-alone time together, using different reading material as references. The reading is not necessary for you to participate in discussion and prayer.  All women are invited and encouraged to join us at any time!  We will finish our discussion on The Book of Esther on Monday, November 4th at 6:30 PM in the School Commons.  The Women’s Spiritual Group will also gather in the School Commons on Saturday, November 23rd at 10:30 AM and Monday, December 9th at 6:30 PM to talk about the Advent and Christmas devotional “Let Heaven and Nature Sing.”  Please join us!  Stay tuned for more upcoming topics and events including a Christmas potluck, liturgical music, and the Book of Judith  Stay tuned for details!

The Women of Faith & Prayer group will meet next on Thursdays, November 7 and November 21st at 6:30 PM in School Meeting Room #1.  For additional information please contact Dana Steimle at (440) 886-1468, x17 or sbkpsr@gmail.com. 

Ladies Guild News:

November Meeting & Christmas Craft: All women of the parish are invited to the Ladies Guild Meeting on Monday, November 18th, at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Susie Thompson will show us how to make a tabletop Christmas snowman. The cost of $10.00 will cover all the materials needed. Reservations are required. Payment is due by November 10th. If paying by check, please make it payable to the St. Bridget Ladies Guild.  For reservations, please  see the bulletin for details.

Christmas Party:  All women of the parish are invited to attend the Ladies Guild Christmas Party, being held on Sunday, December 1st, starting at 1:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Serving will begin at 1:30 PM.  Our meal will be catered by Sterk’s Catering. The cost $16.00, paid in advance. Reservations are a must.  Sign up sheets will be available at the November meeting, or you can call Margaret Musto at 216-362-7329 or Julie Minor at 440-334-4098 to reserve your spot.  The detailed menu will be posted on the narthex bulletin board. There will be an optional $10.00 gift exchange.  The reservation deadline is Monday, November 18th.  For reservations, please  see the bulletin for details.

All parishioners, no matter your age, are invited to our annual Parish Advent Breakfast, being held this year on Sunday, December 8th in the Parish Hall!  

Doors will open at 10:45AM.  Breakfast will be served at 11:00AM.  The cost is $7.00 per Breakfast.  

The menu includes:

Sausage Biscuit Sandwich

Scrambled Eggs

Breakfast Potatoes

Yogurt

These Ala Carte Items are available for an additional cost: 

Sausage Biscuit Sandwich ($3.00 each)

4 French Toast Sticks ($2.00 per order) 

The beverages that are included are coffee, tea, orange juice, & milk.

All are welcome!  Return your completed Reservation Form located in the Sunday bulletin, along with your payment in an envelope marked, “Advent Breakfast,” via the collection basket at Mass or to the Parish Office by mail or in person no later than Thursday, November 28th.   Please make checks payable to St. Bridget Parish.  If you have any questions, please contact Dana Steimle at 440- 886-1468, x17 or sbkpsr@gmail.com.  

St. Bridget of Kildare welcomes all Senior adults to the Seniors New Year’s Eve-Eve Luncheon on Monday, December 30, 2024 in the Parish Hall!  Doors open at 12:30PM.  Music and Entertainment by Desmond and Molly.

The menu includes pork & sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, applesauce, rolls & butter, dessert, 

coffee, tea and water.  

The cost is $25.00 per person.  Please make checks payable to St. Bridget Parish.

Please return the Reservation Form, along with your payment of $25.00 per person, to the attention of Cindy Grogan, no later than Monday, December 16.  

If three couples/six friends wish to be seated together, please write all six names on the reservation form, along with one designated person’s phone number and email address, and return it with payment for all six.  A table will  be reserved for you.  There will be only six people seated per table.

Click here for the Reservation Form, or complete and return one of the forms that are available in the Sunday bulletin or in the church narthex.   We hope you can join us ring in the New Year!

Invitation to all High School Students (Grades 9-12) 

Diocese of Cleveland Youth Conference

January 4, 2025

Time:   10:00AM – 9:00PM    

Location:  John Carroll University

Purpose:  CLE 2:16 is a day-long event sponsored by the Office of Youth Ministry to ignite high school teens in their faith and to gather in fellowship as the young Church. Exploring Mark 2:16, CLE 2:16 will celebrate the mission year of Eucharistic Revival and the Jubilee Year of Hope, with a focus on the hope that can be with knowing there is always a seat for us at His Table.

• Teens must attend with a parish or school group and cannot buy tickets individually – ticket purchase will begin September 1st and end November 6th

• $40 covers the cost of the conference, lunch, and dinner.  Make check’s payable to St. Bridget of Kildare Parish.  (Non-refundable)

• Forms:  Liability and medical forms will be emailed out in November

• More detailed information will follow in December.    Click here for the Registration Form

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 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.