“We cannot keep ourselves shut up in parishes, in our communities, when so many people are waiting for the Gospel!”
Pope francis
St. Bridget Homeschool Group
Who: All homeschooling families – all ages
What: A group for our local homeschool families to get together for field trips, activities, book groups, and friendship. We are a growing parish and new families are always welcome to join.
When: Events are once or twice a month
Where: Out and about!
Contact: Carly Davis
Legion of Mary
Who: Men and Women, all ages
What: The Legion of Mary is a lay Catholic association with over 2 million active members throughout the world. It was founded in Dublin, Ireland on September 7, 1921, and now has active members in over 160 countries. The object of the Legion is the glory of God through the holiness of its members, developed by weekly prayer and active apostolic work. Our local unit here in Berryville is the “Our Lady of Knock Praesidium.”
If you want to grow closer to Jesus through Mary, while also serving your community through weekly spiritual works, the Legion of Mary is for you! Visitors are always welcome at our weekly meetings!
When: 4:00 – 5:30 Tuesdays
Where: Hobert Hall, basement room C9
Contact: Joan Samples – [email protected]
Women’s Group
Who: All Women
What: Each month the Women’s group meet to discuss upcoming events and share a delicious lunch. Can’t come to every meeting? No problem! Email Ann to be added to the e-mail list, or just stop in when you can, you won’t be sorry. These ladies are excellent cooks and some of the nicest people you will ever meet!
The ministries the participate in include: care for altar linens, bereavement (funeral receptions), FISH of Clarke County, Backpack Ministry (holiday summer food for children without regular meals), ABBA Care, Christmas Giving Tree, and church decoration.
When: Following 12:00pm mass, 1st Tuesday of each month (except July and August)
Where: Hobert Hall
Contact: Ann Armstrong – [email protected]
Knights of Columbus
Who: All Men
What: The Saint Bridget of Ireland Knights of Columbus Council 16938 is active in and around the parish. You will find them serving you a fish fry, hosting a 4th of July party, installing wheelchair ramps, and generally encouraging the community with good works and good words.
If you are interested in learning more about the Knights, contact the Grand Knight or follow the link button to the council website.
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm
Where: Hobert Hall at Saint Bridget of Ireland Catholic Church
Contact: Grand Knight – [email protected]