St Bridget Men’s Retreat Information – January 2022

Exodus Gentlemen – Based on our last meeting I sent (or tried to send) an email with information about Malvern.  It somehow did not go through.  Sorry about that.  I had information on two things and now can’t remember the 2^nd thing.  I do, however, remember I said I would get you the information on Malvern. 

There is a group of us that go up – for the weekend – we go up on the 14^th of January (a Friday) and come home Sunday.  It is an amazing weekend – a semi-silent retreat with amazing content, brotherhood, introspection, a rosary in the freezing cold with over 200 men, beautiful grounds, great food, cannolis as further proof God loves us, and great fraternity.  Here is the link Our Lady of Fatima

This is such an important time for me each year for me to recharge my batteries after a hectic Holiday season.  More than that, this retreat has had an amazing impact on my faith life and my desire to grow closer to Christ.  The brotherhood I have developed with so many of the men that have gone has been so important to me as well.  Did I mention the cannolis? 

Please please please let me know if you have any questions or need any information or would like to talk logistics or anything.  Also – please know that there is a suggested donation to go – but we have a benefactor that has donated some extra $ to cover the costs of anyone who does not feel they can make the payment.  Just let me know and I will get it taken care of. 

Andy Condlin

Amcondlin123@gmail.com 804

Food Drive Thank YOU!

Brothers,

Your efforts to support our Food drives for the needy are highly appreciated.  Please see the attached thank you note from the pastor at St. Peters.  Well done, Brothers!

Also, please note on your calendar December 11 for our next Food Drive.  I will send out a request soon requesting your help.

Best,

John

John K. McCulla

(804) 306-2488

jkmcculla@comcast.net

2021 Knight’s Sponsored Winter Coat Drive at St. Bridget Catholic Church

Hello Brothers,

Our second annual coat drive us underway through the leadership of Brother Doug Lynch. 

• Collection bins are out on the school playground and also on Snowball Lane
• Promotional announcements are on the parish website, in the bulletin, and distributed to all School families. 

Most importantly, coat donations started at our last food drive and continue throughout this week.

How Can You Help?

1. Donate some coats
2. Pass on this notice to many others so they may contribute
3. We need some manpower for the following:
   1. Help collect the coats on Saturday, Nov. 13^th from 8:30 to 11:00 am.  We may also receive some food donations which we will accept.
   2. Volunteer to check the coat collection bins during this week (driving up to St. Bridget to take any coats in the bins and holding them for Doug or bringing them on Saturday Nov. 13^th.

Please let me know if you can volunteer, or let me know at tonight’s KofC meeting.

Thanks, Brothers.  Like last year, let’s knock this out of the park!!

Keep Christ in Christmas is Underway

Brother Knights,

Our annual KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS campaign is currently underway.  This Knights initiative may be the last place to find religious cards to send to friends and relatives.  In addition, we will be offering two St. Bridget church ornaments for sale.  Please use this link to place your orders, and don’t forget to send it out to your friends also! 

Christmas Cards and Ornaments – Knights of Columbus Council 5476 (knights-of-columbus-council-5476.myshopify.com)

Beginning this weekend (and next weekend) we will have a display in the commons to sell these cards and ornaments.  If you can help out please join me at the tables after the mass you are going to attend.

Thank you.

Ron Campbell

770-598-7864

camp2130rjc@bellsouth.net