Saint Patrick & Saint Bridget of Kildare Catholic Churches

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I'm glad you found us online and hope that you will visit often.  If you are new to the area, stop by the parish office to say hello or introduce yourself after Mass.  If you've been away for awhile, welcome back.

December 8, 2022  The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)                                           Masses: St. Patrick, East Hampton: Mass at 8:00 am                       St. Bridget, Moodus: Mass at 7:00 pm         

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE:  Christmas Eve - Dec. 24th   Masses:  4:00 pm at St. Bridget,  6:00 pm at St. Patrick.           Midnight Mass at St. Bridget  

Christmas Day - Dec. 25th  Masses:  9:00 am at St. Bridget,         11:00 am at St. Patrick

Enjoy this short inspirational video about the National Eucharistic Revival by clicking on this youtube link...

https://youtu.be/hDNZeBtCjjc

For more resources to deepen your understanding on the Eucharist:

https://www.usccb.org/eucharist?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_email=Omeda&utm_campaign=NL-National+Eucharistic+Revival&utm_term=6355H7920823E4A

The parish MAILING ADDRESS for all correspondence is St. John Paul II Parish, 47 West High St.  East Hampton, CT  06424.  Including letters directed to our pastor.  The PO Box in Moodus will close in June and there is no U.S. Mail receptacle at the St. Bridget Church location.

Ladies Guild Cookie Sale: Weekend of Nov. 12/13 after all Masses at St. Bridget's.

St. Bridget's Ladies Guild Program & Meeting with Father Darius, Guest Speaker Nov. 16 at 7pm in Marian Hall: All Parishioners are invited to this months program where Fr. Darius will speak about his recent pilgrimage to Fatima. The Ladies Guild will have their regular meeting following the program.

Keep Christ in Christmas POSTER CONTEST Nov. 18, 2022 6pm at St. Bridget's Faith Formation Bldg.: sponsored by Knights councils 6190 & 9358.  3 age groups 5-7, 8-10, 11-14. Sign up via email to: [email protected]

Blessed Michael McGivney First Class Relic Veneration and Litany at St. Bridget's Nov. 20th 11:30 Mass: Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus councils 6190 & 9358. The Relic Mass will begin at 11:30 am. A Short Litany Prayer and Veneration will begin immediately following the Mass. All Are Welcome!

A High School Youth Group has been formed - High School age youth invited to gather together for fun and fellowship.  Contact Molly Bickford, Director of Youth Ministry, at [email protected] for more information.

Marian Devotions at St. Bridget's church:  The Legion of Mary, Our Lady of Grace Praesidium meets every Wednesday at 5:30 pm in either Marian Hall or the CCD Bldg. The 13th of the Month Devotion request of Mary "Rosa Mystica" are every 13th of the Month at 4:00 pm to Pray for priests, religious and vocations. Holy Hour.  November 11, 18 & 25th Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory at St. Bridget's Church Grotto Stations at 3pm.

The SJPII Book Club: We are currently reading "Arte Perdida" by Jack Matthews.  The discussion will take place on November 30 at 7pm in the Parish Center Library.  

THE LIVING NATIVITY - St. Patrick Parish Center December 16, 2022 7:00 pm