We have been gifted 171 years of God’s grace, presence, and activity throughout Union County in our beloved parish of St. Bridget. Since before the Civil War, there have been at our parish innumerable, grace-filled events, especially including baptisms, weddings, funerals, classes, festivals, meals, ministry, and so much more. That patrimony of our parish’s life is renewed each time we gather for Mass, and that only ever happens inside our beautiful church. It is inside those walls that we worship God together, and He makes us one in the Body of Christ. What a life we have been given! What a legacy we have received!!

Indeed, we have much to be thankful for at St. Bridget, and a very important way we show our gratitude for all that we have received from God and through our parish’s life is by caring for the buildings and grounds that we inherited. It is through these very buildings—especially our church—that God’s grace springs forth into our lives and overflows into the lives of those in our community. Now, in gratitude and faith, we must ensure that our church building continues to be that first and foundational point of contact between us and God for generations to come.

As many are aware, the bricks and mortar of our church need some attention. By tuckpointing our church building, we will help maintain its structural integrity and improve its appearance while protecting the sanctuary from more water damage.

For this reason, after thorough discernment and consultation, we are embarking on a capital campaign to raise $350,000 that will allow us to be more responsive to our parish needs and mission.

The brochure, linked to the right under “Read About the Project”, shares the necessary plans to ensure that we raise the funds necessary to maintain God’s house and continue to grow God’s Kingdom beyond our church building and campus. Whether you are new to our church or have been here from the beginning, I ask you to prayerfully reflect on how you have been blessed by this parish. I invite you to prayerfully consider how you are able to contribute your financial gifts to this crucial effort for our parish and join with me in praying for the success of our campaign. Sacrificial giving is an expression of our faith and in important way to respond to God in gratitude.

The Suggested Gift Chart below under “Ways to Give” details pledges ranging from $1,500 to $120,000 payable over three years. This wide range of gift opportunities makes it possible for virtually every family to take part in the program.

The support of each parishioner is vital to the success of this campaign. On Sunday, May 18th, time will be set aside for all families to make their pledge. I invite you to prayerfully discern your gift and respond with your pledge.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous support for our parish as we look to the future with hope and continue to build the Kingdom of God.

Peace,