Welcome to the Community of St. Bridget
an inclusive Catholic community!

We are a lay led Roman Catholic eucharistic community served by Roman 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 test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much;
it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.
~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Second Inaugural Address
Wednesday, January 20, 1937

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News updates:
ARCWP Spring 2019 Newsletter LEADING now available.
Catholic Women Preach homily for June 23rd - Listen now 
View archive of prior news updates

Important notice:  There will be no Eucharistic Liturgy on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Community of St. Bridget due to an annual meeting and retreat occurring that same time for our ordained presiders.  Weekly Saturday liturgies will resume the following week at 5 pm on July 20th.

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Scripture readings
Corpus Christi 
June 22nd, 23rd, 2019

First Reading:  1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
Psalm: 110
Second Reading:  Reflection from Sr. Eileen Burns
Gospel:  Luke 9: 11-1712-15

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Mary Eileen comments on a recent essay published in the National Catholic Reporter:

RE: 6/18/19 Commentary: “How much corruption can we tolerate in the church before we leave?” by Donald Cozzens

This question can be countered with a more positive one:  How much prophetic energy can be imagined by the People of God in order to reform the Church?

Prophets of old were called out from their very ordinary lives to proclaim by their words and actions the fundamental change of heart that must occur in order to realize our Creator’s vision that all may be one.  And that prophetic calling set them apart from the current structures of their times. 

The Roman Catholic Women Priest Movement has envisioned such a kinship.  We love the church and are energized to witness to the prophetic changes that are needed to reform the church.  This is a proactive approach, one rooted in a distinct calling requiring courageous action, clear vision, and holy contemplation. 

We embrace circular leadership where no one has power over another.  All decide on issues and policies that affect the membership.  Bishops are elected to perform a function, not to establish lordship.  Member-led inclusive faith communities are formed where the ordained serve the People of God.  All are welcome to the Eucharistic Table, extending the practice from the Early Church to the present day. 

Our calling is to live what we profess and envision—to live what the Spirit has empowered us to become.  It is prophetic.  As of old, future generations will reap the rewards. 

Mary Eileen Collingwood, ARCWP

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Homily for Holy Spirit Catholic Community
Corpus Christi 
June 23rd, 2019

About two months ago, right here in Toledo, we became aware 
of a modern re-enactment of today’s Gospel. 
Jay Singh, owner of the 7/11 at Upton and Berdan, 
confronted a young man 
who had been pocketing items from the carryout’s shelves. 
Instead of calling the police, Mr. Singh talked with the teen, 
who said he was hungry, 
so he was stealing food for himself and his younger brother. 
Mr. Singh did not call the police. 
He sent the young man back to the aisles 
for pizza, sandwiches, and other food—all free of charge.
"It's not going to make any difference to me 
if I give him some food,” he said. 
"If he goes to jail, 
then he's definitely not going to do anything good in life." 
Then Mr. Singh hired the teen to work in his store. 
His wife Neera said he’s always been a compassionate person. 
"We are part of the community, 
and we have to help the community," she said. 
"It is a part of our job.". ​
​read full homily

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