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We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Our parish mission is: 


Saint Bridget of Kildare, a Roman Catholic parish, exists to live and to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  We welcome all as we reach out to the entire community through prayer, sacrament, education and support.

ABOUT US

Welcome to St. Bridget of Kildare Parish

Our warmest welcome to Saint Bridget of Kildare Parish, a Roman Catholic church in Parma, Ohio, made up of approximately 1,675 parishioners, and named after our patroness, Bridget of Kildare, from Ireland.  We are dedicated to the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, prayer and worship, sacramental life, sharing the Gospel, education, and supporting each other and our community through our many vibrant ministries and parish groups.  I hope the information contained in this website is helpful to you. I encourage you to visit our church and experience the welcoming community that has had a presence here in the Parma area for almost 70 years. 

With prayers and blessings,
Rev. Robert W. Wisniewski, Jr.
Pastor

Click here to visit our YouTube page and view the most recent weekend Mass recording and our video archive, including Stations of the Cross, The Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and more.

Divine Mercy Sunday is April 12th.  The church will be open for Eucharistic Adoration following the 12:00 Noon Mass until 3:00 PM.   

The opportunity for Confession will be offered from 1:30-2:30PM. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 3:00PM. 

 

A plenary indulgence (meaning all temporal punishments for sins are remitted) is associated with Divine Mercy under the following conditions: 

  1. Receiving Holy Communion this day;
  2. Receiving Reconciliation on or near this day;
  3. Prayers for the intentions of Pope Leo; 
  4. Participation in the prayers & devotions for Divine Mercy; 
  5. Recitation of the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and a prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus before the Blessed Sacrament, (either exposed in the monstrance or reserved in the tabernacle). 

Join our pastor, Fr. Robert Wisniewski and Deacon Jim Armstrong in praying the Chaplet for Divine Mercy.   Click here to view the recording. 


Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is love and mercy itself.

Amen.

Prayer Requests

Parish Prayer Chain:  The parish Prayer Chain Ministry is comprised of over 20 fellow parishioners who are ready to respond to the prayerful needs of the parish. Let us pray for you, your loved ones, friends, relatives and anyone in need of prayers or a special intention. All requests are kept confidential. If you or someone you know would like to be added to our prayer list or wish to join our prayer chain and pray for our fellow parishioners’ intentions, call Roy Harper to start the chain of prayers at the 440-342-0956, or send an email to sbprayerchain@yahoo.com.

 

To have your prayer request published in the parish bulletin, please email the parish office at stbridget5620@yahoo.com or call 440-886-4434.

"Whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."  ~Matthew 21:22

Parish Prayer Cove:

“I am the Light of the world; 

the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”


The parish Prayer Cove is located in the church narthex.  All are invited to light a candle and say a prayer for a loved one or a personal need or special intention.  

 

The requested donation is $2.00.

Mass & Confession Times / Parish Office Hours / Use of Facilities

Mass Schedule:

Saturday Vigil:       4:00 PM

Sunday Masses:    8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon

Weekday Mass:     8:30 AM (Monday-Friday) 

2nd Thursday:        8:30 AM (Anointing of the Sick after Mass)

Holy Day Vigil:        4:30 PM

Holy Day Mass:      9:00 AM & 7:00 PM

Legal Holidays:      8:30 or 9:00 AM (Consult the bulletin)


Confession Schedule: 

Saturdays at 3:00 PM in the church

Parish Office Hours:

Monday-Friday: 

9:00 AM-12:00 Noon / 1:00-3:00 PM

Eucharistic Adoration:  Wednesdays from 9:00 AM-6:30 PM

Come and spend time in prayer in the Eucharistic presence of our Lord. Please park in the handicap lot next to the church and enter through one of the side doors under the carport.   


Recitation of the Rosary:  Mondays and Thursdays after 8:30 AM Mass, with one exception: the Rosary is not prayed on the 2nd Thursday of the month in lieu of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.


Use of Facilities/Parish Hall:   The parish facilities are available to any parish-sponsored organization or group that is operating in the name of the parish.  Organizational requests must go through the Parish Office Secretary at stbridget5620@yahoo.com or 440-886-4434.  For inquiries regarding the use of our outdoor field, call Steven Malec at 440-886-4434, x117.   We regret that insurance considerations, legal constraints, and parish need for meeting space preclude us from making our facilities available for general use and/or rental.

Funeral Arrangements

Please be assured of the prayers and concern of our parish for you and your family during the loss of a loved one and through your grief.  To plan funeral arrangements, you will first want to contact the funeral home. The funeral director will then contact our parish office to schedule the Mass of Christian Burial.   Our  parish Funeral Planning Booklet has been prepared to assist you and your family in planning the Mass.  We hope that by selecting your own readings and music, you and your family might share more fully in the liturgy, and express your abiding love and care for the deceased.   Along with the booklet is our Liturgy Planning Form.   The completed form, along with 5-7 key personal things that stand out about your loved one, are requested at least 2-3 days in advance of the funeral so the priest can prepare his homily.   Click here and scroll down to the Bereavement Ministry for links to our booklet and the form.  


“At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of its confident belief that death is not the end nor does it break the bonds forged in life. The Church also ministers to the sorrowing and consoles them in the funeral rites with the comforting word of God

and the sacrament of the Eucharist” 

~ Order of Christian Funerals, #4

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

The Parma and Parma Heights area Catholic Parishes in the Diocese of Cleveland offer the monthly opportunity to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.   All are welcome to attend Mass and be Anointed.  


The monthly schedule is listed below.  (Please note: the schedule for the neighboring parishes listed below are subject to change. You can confirm the schedules by contacting their parish offices.)

1st Monday each month - St. Charles at 7:00PM

2nd Thursday each month - St. Bridget of Kildare at 8:30AM

 3rd Tuesday each month - St. John Bosco at 7:30AM

3rd Thursday each month - St. Columbkille at 7:00AM

3rd Thursday each month - St. Columbkille at 8:15AM

1st Friday each month - St. Anthony of Padua at 7:00AM

4th Friday each month - Holy Family at 8:30AM

 
“Through this holy anointing may the Lord in His love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. 

May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up."

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St. Bridget parishioners are offered FREE access to the "Catholic Netflix," FORMED.org!  You are invited to learn more about our Catholic faith through interesting documentaries, movies, bible studies and much more!  To obtain our parish code, pick up an Information Card in the church narthex or contact Dana Steimle at sbkpsr@gmail.com or (440) 886-1468, x17.  


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Diocese of Cleveland Updates (www.DioceseOfCleveland.org)

A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Edward C. Malesic,  "A Flourishing, Apostolic Church":  Bishop Malesic has issued his first Pastoral Letter as bishop of Cleveland. The letter, entitled, “A Flourishing, Apostolic Church” focuses on three key areas of parish ministry: worship, evangelization and service.  Please take some time this Christmas season to read it.  Click here to read the letter: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/files/assets/pastoral-letter-a-flouring-apostolic-church.pdf

2026 Catholic Charities Appeal:  Thank you to our generous parishioners for Supporting the 2026 Catholic Charities Appeal: “Yours are the hands with which He blesses the world.” Through your gift, Christ’s love reaches our neighbors in need across Northeast Ohio.  As Jesus reminds us, “Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Your generosity helps Catholic Charities serve individuals each year through essential programs and life-changing services throughout the eight counties of the Diocese of Cleveland. Please continue to pray for the success of the Appeal and for all those whose lives are touched by your compassion. To learn more about the impact of your gift, visit: www.catholiccommunity.org/impact. Donations can be made online at www.CatholicCommunity.org/donate or by texting CCHOPE to 41444.