2008 Memorial Scholarships

Scholarships from the St. Bridget Council #9800 Memorial Scholarship fund were awarded to 12 deserving students from St. Bridget Parish on May 18th, 2008.  Candidates competed in three groups; parochial school, those entering college next year, and those already in college.  Scholarships were awarded based on a 400 word essay, service to the church and community, and academic performance. 

The recipients are; Deanna Johnson, Daniel Cortez Jillian Andrews, Kara Wachter; Mary Sievert, Danielle Steinfadt, Gina Mazzucco, Ben Wachter, Heidi Ekstrom, Jessica Andrews, Marie Higdon, and Catherine King.

Pictured with the scholarship recipients are Sir Knight Kevin Harris, Ron Betti, Grand Knight, Father Scott Brubaker, Pastor and Sir Knight Bernie Montoya - Financial Secretary.

Men of St. Bridget Parish

Are you an ordinary guy who is looking to go deeper in your faith and need a safe place to explore what is important in your faith life? Please consider coming to one of our meetings in the Spirituality Center on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

Become a part of the team developing transformative spiritual programs for the men of our parish. If you are a man of action come and join us as we stir up the Spirit that is among us. For more information call Deacon Paul at (602) 692-3450.

Also check out the information below about the Adolescent Rite of Passage-- the first of many opportunities to live out your vocation as a single or married father or grandfather. If you do not have a young son or grandson, maybe you know a man who does - invite him!

Our monthly business meetings are the first Thursday of each month, with a social meeting on the third Thursday of most months. Meetings are at 7:30pm in Collins Hall at St. Bridget parish.

St. Bridget Council was founded in 1988 through the efforts of the men of the newly-formed parish of St. Bridget and is named after our home parish. Council 9800 works closely with our parish in Mesa, AZ, providing funds for a variety of projects, including the parish building fund, St. Vincent DePaul, and our annual scholarship awards. Brother Knights provide many volunteer hours supporting many ministries at our parish as well as in our community. As of this writing, our council is over 200 members strong and is one of the more active in Arizona. We have made Star Council many years. Click here or on the "Who Are We?" link above to learn more of the history and mission of the Knights of Columbus.

REGISTER TO JOIN THE FATHER McGIVNEY CANONIZATION GUILD To register to join the Guild, CLICK HERE and submit the form. You'll be added to Guild bimonthly newsletter list and kept informed of the progress of Fr. McGivney's cause for canonization.