St. Bridget of Kildare Parish, Parma

Sunday, August 4th is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. "For the bread of God is that which comes down from Heaven and gives light to the world." ~ JN 6:33

Please be aware of a "fake" Bishop Malesic Facebook account that is attempting to contact people on Facebook. Bishop's page does not send out personal messages or comments, ask for funds or other assistance and does not ask for you to "friend or like" his account. The fake pages/accounts are often some variation on his name (i.e. bishop.ed.malesic.gospel). His page's URL is facebook.com/bishopmalesic. We encourage our followers to avoid interacting with these fake accounts and to be cautious when someone purporting to be Bishop Malesic reaches out via social media. Use our form at dioceseofcleveland.org/contact if you have been contacted by a fake page/account.

Sunday, July 28th is the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus feeds the 5,000.

Sunday, July 21st is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Click here for Scripture, reflection and more for the coming week:
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Sunday, July 14th is the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Click here for Scripture and reflection for the coming week: https://irp.cdn-website.com/2a6985e1/files/uploaded/071424_BulletinDesign.pdf

Mark Your Calendar for the annual Catholic family festival, The FEST, being held on Sunday, August 4th beginning at 12:00 Noon! A day of FAITH, FAMILY & FUN…all for FREE! The FEST features an incredible lineup of talented Christian artists and bands – let the music uplift your spirit and the lyrics inspire your heart as we unite in worship. But this event is more than just music - it’s an opportunity for fellowship and community. Connect with fellow believers, make new friends, and deepen your relationship with God in an atmosphere of joy. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets, and make yourself comfortable for a day of faith, fun, and fellowship. Food vendors will be on-site, offering delicious refreshments to keep you energized throughout the day. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer celebration of faith and music! Invite your loved ones, spread the word, and come join us for a day filled with the presence of God and the power of music. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Come as you are and let your heart sing with us on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe from 12:00 Noon – 10:00 PM.
*Live concert with the best national Christian artists.
*Amazing activities, inflatables, rock walls and entertainment for the kids and grandkids.
*New this year – Performance Dogs of Ohio!
*Marc’s Moms Station & the Man Cave for free prize entries.
*Family-friendly and affordable food.
*Conveniently park for FREE!
*A beautiful outdoor Mass at 8:00 PM.
*American Fireworks caps off this GREAT family day.

For more details visit www.thefest.us.

Sunday, June 30th is the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Click here for Scripture, reflection and more for the coming week: https://irp.cdn-website.com/2a6985e1/files/uploaded/063024_BulletinDesign_(1).pdf

Just a reminder that registration is still open for Vacation Bible School, being held the week of July 15th. The registration deadline has been extended to Monday, July 8th!

Vacation Bible School for Children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade - July 15-19:

We’ve got the solution to summertime boredom, get ready to dive your kids into friendship with God. Scuba is filled with awesome Scripture-learning experiences kids see, hear and touch! Hands on science experiments, team-building games, unforgettable Bible songs and tasty treats are just a few of the stand-out activities that help faith flow into real life. Since everything is hands-on-, kids might get a little messy, be sure to send them in play clothes and safe shoes. Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life – something we call God Sightings.

Registration Fee: $15.00 per family. So mark your calendars for the week of July 15th -19th. Our dive will begin each day at 9:00AM and end at 11:30AM.

Click here for the Registration Form: https://irp.cdn-website.com/2a6985e1/files/uploaded/vacationbibleschoo13.pdf

Registration Forms and payment are due by July 1st via the collection basket at Mass or in person/by mail to the Parish Office at 5620 Hauserman Rd., Parma OH 44130. Please mark your envelope to the attention of Cindy Grogan. Please make checks payable to St. Bridget Parish. If you have any questions please contact Cindy Grogan at 440-886-1468, x13.

The Seniors’ Club invites all senior adults on a bus trip to Mountaineer Casino in Chester, West Virginia on Wednesday July 17th. The cost is $50.00 per person and includes a casino bonus package of $15.00 for slot play. Great Day Tours will pick us up at 8:00 AM from the St. Bridget parking lot. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. We will arrive at the casino around 10:00 AM. Departure will be at 3:00 PM and arrival back at St. Bridget will be around 5:00 PM. We will enjoy snacks and goodies on the bus. Come, sit back and enjoy the trip! There is a limit of 50 people for this trip. To reserve your spot, complete and return the below form and payment of $50.00 per person, via the collection basket at Mass or by mail/in person to the Parish Office by the extended dealine of Monday, July 8th. If paying by check, please make it payable to St. Bridget Parish. There will be no refunds. Call Richard Boll at 440-885-5925 with any questions.

Sunday, June 23rd is the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Click here for Scripture and reflection for the coming week: https://irp.cdn-website.com/2a6985e1/files/uploaded/062324_BulletinDesign.pdf

We have an opportunity for all women of the parish to treat yourselves to something good: a Retreat Day is being held just for us at Trilogy Retreat Property in Southington, OH on Saturday, July 13th. The theme for the day will be, “The Trinity: God the Father in Creation; God the Son in the Eucharist - Unconditionally; and God the Holy Spirit as our Guide.”

Greg Wasinski of Faith and Real Life - Let Me Be Ministries, will be presenting on, “God the Son in the Eucharist.” There are only 8 spots left. We will carpool to the retreat property.

Half Day Retreat from 9:00AM to 1:00PM is $40.00, includes lunch. Full Day Retreat from 9:00AM to 5:00 PM is 52.00, includes lunch, personal time, reflection, and a social. Dinner is an extra $30.00 and will be served at 5:30 PM.

Optional add-ons can be arranged and reserved by contacting Trilogy at 833-538-6323 or www.trilogy.center.

Lodging: = $149.00 single/$199.00 double per night.
Spiritual Direction = $50.00 per hour.

A $10.00 deposit to save your spot is required as soon as possible.. Please contact Cyndi for payment options and additional details at 216-848-0426 or [email protected].

This coming Sunday, June 16th is the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time and Father's Day! We wish all fathers, grandfathers, Godfathers and father figures in our lives a blessed Father's Day weekend!

Father's Day Blessing Prayer:
God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless these men, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Click here for Scripture, reflection, and more for the coming week from our bulletin publishing company: https://irp.cdn-website.com/2a6985e1/files/uploaded/061624_BulletinDesign_(1).pdf

Sunday, June 9th is the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Click here for Scripture and reflection from our bulletin publishing company for the coming week:
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This coming Sunday, June 2 is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).

Click here for the June 2nd Bulletin:
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There is still time to RSVP for the LOST CLEVELAND MEMORIES® Talk/Presentation #2 on Wednesday, May 22nd! RSVP's are due by this coming Sunday, May 19th.

Walk-ins will also be welcomed on Wednesday (May 22nd) when the Welcoming Committee hosts the second presentation: “Bomb City USA: The Danny Greene Era.”

Entry is free, and food options of pizza, chips, and cookies, along with non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase up until 5:30 PM. If you were one of the three guests from the first presentation who found a $5.00 voucher for future food/beverage purchases, bring it with you and cash-in!

When & Where:
Wednesday, May 22nd in the Parish Hall
(Please use the West corner hall entrance)

Time:
Doors open at 4:30 PM.
Presentation at 5:30 PM (Approximately 45 minutes).

The bulletin form can be placed in the collection basket this weekend, or email your RSVP to the Welcoming Committee at [email protected].

Thank you – we look forward to hosting you!

Sunday, May 19th is Pentecost Sunday. Click here for Scripture, reflection and more for the coming week:https://irp.cdn-website.com/2a6985e1/files/uploaded/051924_BulletinDesign.pdf

Did you know you can sign up to receive our Sunday bulletin by email each week automatically? Click here to sign up: https://parishesonline.com/organization/st-bridget-of-kildare

This coming Sunday, May 12th we will celebrate the Ascension of the Lord and Mother's Day!

A Prayer for Mother's Day: Heavenly Father, from the beginning You have chosen to entrust the human person to mothers in a special way. We thank and praise You for the gift of mothers; for their tenderness, care, and compassion, for their intuition and encouragement, for commitment and sacrifice. Bless all mothers this day. Keep, strengthen, and refresh them in Your loving care. May they be blessed by our open-hearted love and gratitude. Amen.

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Sunday, May 5th is the 6th Sunday of Easter. Click here for Scripture, prayer, reflection and more for the coming week: https://irp.cdn-website.com/2a6985e1/files/uploaded/050524_BulletinDesign.pdf

LOST CLEVELAND MEMORIES® TALK #2: Wednesday, May 22nd

The St. Bridget of Kildare Parish WELCOMING COMMITTEE welcomes YOU, to Talk/Presentation #2!

From the bleachers of Municipal Stadium (Talk #1) we move to the streets of Cleveland and welcome back Dennis R. Sutcliffe (retired executive, local historian, and master storyteller​) to our parish hall on Wednesday, May 22nd to share his “Bomb City USA: The Danny Greene Era” program.

This program is sure to be one we won’t fuhgettabout as we learn how Danny Greene (along with John Nardi, a teamster’s Union Official) oversaw the secret operations of the Cleveland Mob. The Irishman, as he was known, made his mark in Cleveland history with his involvement in organized crime.

Entry to the program will be free (secret code word: WELCOME)! There will be pizza, chips, cookies, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase ($1/ea) up until the presentation start**

Secret Meeting Place: The Parish Hall (Please use the West corner hall entrance)

Secret Meeting Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM. Presentation will begin at 5:30 PM.

** Advance reservations are NOT a must, and walk-ins will be welcomed, but the committee strongly encourages advance notice to assist with sufficient food planning. Please RSVP by completing the form in the bulletin and dropping it into the offertory collection basket at Mass by May 19th, or RSVP by email to [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

Vacation Bible School for Children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade - July 15-19:

We’ve got the solution to summertime boredom, get ready to dive your kids into friendship with God. Scuba is filled with awesome Scripture-learning experiences kids see, hear and touch! Hands on science experiments, team-building games, unforgettable Bible songs and tasty treats are just a few of the stand-out activities that help faith flow into real life. Since everything is hands-on-, kids might get a little messy, be sure to send them in play clothes and safe shoes. Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life – something we call God Sightings.

Registration Fee: $15.00 per family. So mark your calendars for the week of July 15th -19th. Our dive will begin each day at 9:00AM and end at 11:30AM.

Click here for the Registration Form: https://irp.cdn-website.com/2a6985e1/files/uploaded/vacationbibleschoo13.pdf

Registration Forms and payment are due by July 1st via the collection basket at Mass or in person/by mail to the Parish Office at 5620 Hauserman Rd., Parma OH 44130. Please mark your envelope to the attention of Cindy Grogan. Please make checks payable to St. Bridget Parish. If you have any questions please contact Cindy Grogan at 440-886-1468, x13.

Sunday, April 21st is Good Shepherd Sunday. Click here for Scripture, reflection, and more for the coming week: https://irp.cdn-website.com/2a6985e1/files/uploaded/042124_BulletinDesign_(1).pdf

All Jr. High & High School Students (Grades 6-12) are Invited to Sunday Night at the Movies, hosted by the St. Bridget Youth Group on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at St. Bridget of Kildare Parish in School Meeting Room #1 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Snacks and beverages will be provided!

The Reservation Form is in the bulletin. Please complete and return the form via the collection basket at Mass, to your PSR teacher or in person/by mail to the St. Bridget Parish Office by April 22nd. Please mark the envelope to the attention of Mrs. Cindy Grogan. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Grogan, Youth Ministry Director at 440.886.1468, ext. 13 or [email protected].

Sunday, April 14th is the Third Sunday of Easter. Click here for Scripture and reflection for the coming week:https://irp.cdn-website.com/2a6985e1/files/uploaded/041424_BulletinDesign.pdf

Sister Antoinette (Toni) Campanella (formerly Sister Concetta) age 98, died peacefully on April 6, 2024 at St. Joseph Center in Cleveland. Daughter of the late Steven and Antoinette Cuoco Campanella, she was also preceded in death by her brothers Gregory, James, Julius and Frank, and her sister Elizabeth DiRienzo. An elementary teacher for over 50 years, Sr. Antoinette enjoyed her final 22 years of ministry at St. Bridget School in Parma. A Sister of St. Joseph for 70 years, she will be greatly missed by her Sisters and Associates in community, by her nieces Annette Gorris and Judy Puchmeyer, and many great-nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Brendan Church, 4242 Brendan Lane, North Olmsted, on Friday, April 12 at 10:30 AM, preceded by visitation beginning at 9:45 in the church. Arrangements by McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes. The full obituary can be found at

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On behalf of the St. Bridget Youth Group, we would like to say thank you to everyone who attended the Palm Sunday Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and made it a great success. A special thanks to our adult volunteers and to the Jr. High and High School students who made the day happen. To B.A. Sweeties and Sam’s Club, thank you for your generous donations.

Sunday, April 7th is Divine Mercy Sunday. The church will be open for Eucharistic Adoration after the 12:00 Noon Mass until 3:00 PM. Confessions will be heard from 1:30-2:30 PM and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed at 3:00 PM.

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Just a reminder that our parish Rummage Sale is happening NOW! Stop by the parish hall today, Thursday, April 4th until 7:00 PM, and tomorrow between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon will be the bag sale. Don't miss out!

Annual Rummage Sale Dates & Volunteers Needed:

Donations of clean, gently-used clothing and household items for the annual Ladies Guild Rummage Sale will be accepted in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, April 2nd between 9:00AM-7:00PM, and & Wednesday, April 3rd between 9:00AM-12:00 Noon.

The Rummage Sale will take place on Thursday, April 4th from 9:00AM-7:00PM & Friday, April 5th (bag sale) from 9:00AM-12:00 Noon.

Volunteers are needed to help accept and sort items, help at the sale, and clean up afterwards. If you can assist in any way, please call the Parish Office at 440-886-4434 for the Ladies Guild contact information.

Proceeds from this annual sale are used to assist with many parish projects. Thank you in advance for your support!

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.