Welcome to the Community of St. Bridget
an inclusive Catholic community!
We are a member-led Catholic Eucharistic Community served by Catholic Women Priests.
The Community of St. Bridget, an inclusive Catholic community,
shares the same location as the Brecksville United Church of Christ
23 Public Square, Brecksville, Ohio 44141
We are easily accessible from I-77 near the intersection of SR 21 and SR 82.
Please join in our joy and come celebrate with us!
Inspired by the words of Pope Francis,
we are a community that builds bridges, NOT walls.
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The Community of St. Bridget, an inclusive Catholic community,
shares the same location as the Brecksville United Church of Christ
23 Public Square, Brecksville, Ohio 44141
We are easily accessible from I-77 near the intersection of SR 21 and SR 82.
Please join in our joy and come celebrate with us!
Inspired by the words of Pope Francis,
we are a community that builds bridges, NOT walls.
Join us for Weekly Liturgy * Subscribe to our Email Newsletter
Visit us on Facebook * Contact us * Donate
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Yesterday we obeyed kings and bent our necks before emperors.
But today we kneel only to truth, follow only beauty, and obey only love.
~Khalil Gibran
But today we kneel only to truth, follow only beauty, and obey only love.
~Khalil Gibran
Community of St. Bridget 2021 Liturgical Schedule
At long last, we have seen the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel and are making headway for in-person liturgies! We will be starting cautiously, given the Delta variant is out there and many people have not been vaccinated. All unvaccinated persons are asked to wear a mask while participating in the liturgy.
All scheduled liturgies will have a social hour after the service (except for December 18th).
For your health and safety, we will be distributing Communion differently. The bread will be pre-broken and placed on a dish. The wine will be offered in individual serving cups. Communicants will be offered the plate and invited to take the bread themselves. The serving cups of wine will be offered and the cup will be returned for reuse afterward.
Our In-person liturgies are held at Brecksville United Church of Christ, 23 Public Square, Brecksville, OH 44141. Parking is available behind the building that is accessed via Arlington Ave. off of Brecksville Rd., first block south of Rte. 82.
In-person Liturgies
The following dates for 2021 in-person liturgies are the following:
Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm., in the Church.
Celebrating the Priestly Ordination of Rose Gordyan and Kathleen O’Connell Sauline with Liturgy of the Eucharist. This will be a wonderful way of opening up our in-person liturgies!
Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 4:00 pm., in the Church Parlor.
Celebrating the Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 4:00 pm., in the Church Parlor.
Celebrating the Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time and the Feast of All Saints and All Souls
Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 4:00 pm., in the Church Parlor.
Celebrating Thanksgiving and the First Sunday in Advent
Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 1:00 pm., in the Church Parlor.
Celebrating the Fourth Sunday in Advent and the Feast of Christmas
Zoom Liturgies
Throughout the COVID pandemic, the Community of St. Bridget has offered a Zoom liturgy online each Sunday at 12 Noon, Eastern Time. This offering has developed into a new ministry for our Community. We will continue to offer this venue each Sunday for all those who wish to participate, continuing the spirit of sacred sharing and growing in faith with people from far and near. If you wish to participate in our Zoom liturgies, please contact Mary Eileen at mecreg6@yahoo.com and your name and email will be added to our invite link.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no zoom liturgy on Sunday, August 29, 2021, as there will be no tech assistants or presiders available that day due to the continued ordination celebrations that weekend. All zoom liturgies will resume again in September.
At long last, we have seen the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel and are making headway for in-person liturgies! We will be starting cautiously, given the Delta variant is out there and many people have not been vaccinated. All unvaccinated persons are asked to wear a mask while participating in the liturgy.
All scheduled liturgies will have a social hour after the service (except for December 18th).
For your health and safety, we will be distributing Communion differently. The bread will be pre-broken and placed on a dish. The wine will be offered in individual serving cups. Communicants will be offered the plate and invited to take the bread themselves. The serving cups of wine will be offered and the cup will be returned for reuse afterward.
Our In-person liturgies are held at Brecksville United Church of Christ, 23 Public Square, Brecksville, OH 44141. Parking is available behind the building that is accessed via Arlington Ave. off of Brecksville Rd., first block south of Rte. 82.
In-person Liturgies
The following dates for 2021 in-person liturgies are the following:
Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm., in the Church.
Celebrating the Priestly Ordination of Rose Gordyan and Kathleen O’Connell Sauline with Liturgy of the Eucharist. This will be a wonderful way of opening up our in-person liturgies!
Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 4:00 pm., in the Church Parlor.
Celebrating the Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 4:00 pm., in the Church Parlor.
Celebrating the Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time and the Feast of All Saints and All Souls
Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 4:00 pm., in the Church Parlor.
Celebrating Thanksgiving and the First Sunday in Advent
Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 1:00 pm., in the Church Parlor.
Celebrating the Fourth Sunday in Advent and the Feast of Christmas
Zoom Liturgies
Throughout the COVID pandemic, the Community of St. Bridget has offered a Zoom liturgy online each Sunday at 12 Noon, Eastern Time. This offering has developed into a new ministry for our Community. We will continue to offer this venue each Sunday for all those who wish to participate, continuing the spirit of sacred sharing and growing in faith with people from far and near. If you wish to participate in our Zoom liturgies, please contact Mary Eileen at mecreg6@yahoo.com and your name and email will be added to our invite link.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no zoom liturgy on Sunday, August 29, 2021, as there will be no tech assistants or presiders available that day due to the continued ordination celebrations that weekend. All zoom liturgies will resume again in September.
LITURGY OF ORDINATION
Ordination to Priesthood
Rose Mary Gordyan
Kathleen O’Connell Sauline
Ordaining Bishop
Mary Eileen Collingwood
Saturday, August 28, 2021
1:00 pm., EDT
Community of St. Bridget
23 Public Square
Brecksville, OH 44141
(Sharing location with Brecksville United Church of Christ)
Reception following in Pilgrim Hall, Lower Level
Parking is available behind the building that is accessed via Arlington Ave. off of Brecksville Rd., first block south of Rte. 82.
Accommodations: SpringHill Suites, Cleveland Independence/Marriott
6060 Rockside Place, Independence, OH 44131, 216-264-4190
Aug. 26-29 Room Block Reservations in the name of “Rose Gordyan”
Last day to book: Friday, July 30, 2021
Ordination to Priesthood
Rose Mary Gordyan
Kathleen O’Connell Sauline
Ordaining Bishop
Mary Eileen Collingwood
Saturday, August 28, 2021
1:00 pm., EDT
Community of St. Bridget
23 Public Square
Brecksville, OH 44141
(Sharing location with Brecksville United Church of Christ)
Reception following in Pilgrim Hall, Lower Level
Parking is available behind the building that is accessed via Arlington Ave. off of Brecksville Rd., first block south of Rte. 82.
Accommodations: SpringHill Suites, Cleveland Independence/Marriott
6060 Rockside Place, Independence, OH 44131, 216-264-4190
Aug. 26-29 Room Block Reservations in the name of “Rose Gordyan”
Last day to book: Friday, July 30, 2021
Homily – 17th Sunday Ordinary Time
July 25, 2021
July 25, 2021
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There is a very moving and clear message in our readings today. It focuses on treating one another with charity and patience through the simple gift of sharing a meal. In the story of the loaves and fishes, Jesus teaches the people to give thanks for and use what they have. This required great faith, as no one could understand how five loaves and two fishes would provide enough for five thousand people. Yet, by believing that God provides and satisfies us, when we attempt to share what we have with the belief that is what we are called to do, no matter how paltry we believe our contribution is, somehow, in some way, miraculous things happen. The ripple effect of our good intentions reaches far beyond what we can imagine. For sharing what we have and giving thanks to God, are the ingredients to providing an abundance for all. The resources to feed all and for all to be satisfied, lie within the community. The meme “Pay it forward” often captures this intent. continue reading |
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