St. Bride's Church
621 N. Sparrow Road; Chesapeake, VA 23325  
  (757) 420 - 7033
March 9, 2022
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Don't forget to set you clocks ahead this weekend.
Fr. Jesse and Sophia are expecting the arrival of their first child this week.
A C-section was planned for Thursday, March 10, but may be rescheduled.

As soon as Baby Lassiter has arrived you will receive an email from the office.
Meanwhile, your prayers for Sophia, Fr. Jesse and Baby Lassiter's safe arrival are welcomed.

Fr. Jesse will be on paternity leave from Thursday 3/10 - Thursday 3/17.

You will notice a few changes on the Lenten programs which reflect adjustment for paternity leave.

In case of Emergency contact Bob Byles or Mary Lovell Swetnam.
WORSHIP INFORMATION

Services this week:

The Second Sunday in Lent
11:00 am Sunday, High Mass
Fr. Win Lewis, Celebrant

9:00 am Wednesday 3/16
Morning Prayer
Mary Lovell Swetnam, Officiant
LENTEN PROGRAM
As is our custom we have a Lenten Program starting at 5pm.
As always we will be cleaned up and ready to leave at 7pm.

5pm The Rosary (3/13)
5:30-6:00 soup supper
6:00 - 6:45 Study
6:45-7pm Wind down and clean up.
LENT 2022 AT SAINT BRIDE’S CHURCH


You will have several choices for Lenten Programs this year.
The Wednesday Evening program at St. Peter’s 
and 
the Sunday Evening Program at St. Bride’s will be similar.
On Wednesday (St. Peter’s) we will study the upcoming Sunday lessons and on Sunday (St. Bride’s) we will study the lesson heard that morning.
Please attend the program that best suits your schedule.
 
Wednesdays in Lent

9:00 AM Low Mass at St. Bride’s
3/16 Morning Prayer - Led by Mary Lovell Swetnam

5:30 PM  Joint Lenten Program at St. Peter’s
                 Light Dinner
                 Evening Prayer
                 Bible study Bible Study on the lessons to be heard on Sunday
(NO BIBLE STUDY OF 3/16)

Fridays in Lent
Noon       Joint Bible Study at St. Peter’s topic TBD at first meeting
3/11- Led by Jim Hunter

Sundays in Lent

11:00 AM  The High Mass.
During Lent the Mass will include The Great Litany in 
Procession or Chanted Decalogue.

 5:00 PM        Joint Lenten Program at St. Bride’s
                       Worship – March 6 and 20 – The Stations of the Cross
                       March 13 and 27 – The Rosary
                       April 3 - Evensong and Benediction
Following worship: Soup and Bread dinner and Bible Study
on lessons read in the morning.
                                                                      
Independent Study in Lent

We have many excellent DVDs that we are happy to lend out. Topics include Saints, Bible Study, Liturgy and Church History. Call the Office to request a specific DVD or presenter. We can make sure you can get the DVD.
BAPTISMS
If you, or your child would like to be baptised at St. Bride's, please contact the
church office so that we may schedule the Baptism.
The Easter Vigil is an excellent time for both adults and children to be baptised.
We must speak to the parents of children and infants before scheduling baptism.
THOSE WE PRAY FOR

Periodically, we review the list of the ill inside the parish, those known to parishioners and those serving in the Military. Please check the names on each list. Let the office know if prayers are no longer needed for people you have asked us to pray for or if the military status has changed for anyone you have placed on the list. The lists will be updated next week.
The current lists are:

The ill of the Parish:
Stony, Mike, Betsy, Nancy, Susie, Ray, Janet, Roy, Matthew, Darlene, Monica, Leonard, Alan, Martha and Everette.

Others known to us:
Mike, Herman, Michelle, John, Frank, Jonathan, Sarah, Jonathan, Orlen, Stuart, Mary, Stephen, Eddy, Sandy, Alice, George, Eleanor, Roy, Roger and Ben. 

For those in the military service of our country at home and abroad, especially: Ben, John, Jody, Stephanie, Chris, Mike and Zachary.
FLOWERS AND CANDLES

Don't forget to sign up for flowers and candles.

The 2022 flower and candle chart is up and their are plenty of opportunities to give flowers
or candles in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for a special event or person.

Altar flowers are $45.00, Mary flowers are $10.00, Mary and Sanctuary candles are $5.00.
Happy March Birthdays!
March 3 - Holly Butt
     March 4 - Kathy Gower,
                     Steven Anderson
     March 7 - Stephen Brathwaite
     March 10 – Sophia Lassiter
     March 11 - Pete McCoy, Jr.
     March 15 - Maryann Corcoran
     March 21 - Ben Williams
     March 29 - Everette Floyd
     March 30 - Ted Zepnikowski
     March 31 - Mariette Leonar
Happy March Anniversaries!

March 5 -  Steve & Florence Cupschalk
OFFICE HOURS – PLEASE CALL BEFORE COMING
Geralyn office hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am - 1pm.

Mary Lovell's office hours: Wednesday 9-1
Please call Mary Lovell at 757-237-2503, if you need anything.

Fr. Jesse's will be taking paternity leave from Wednesday 3/9 through Thursday 3/17.

In case of emergency call Mary Lovell Swetnam at 757-481-2016 or 757-236-2503.