Sunday News and Notes:

• RE Classes begin Sunday September 25! Visit the Religious Education page on our website for the calendar and upcoming events.
• Faithful Citizenship: Catholics Care, Catholics Vote - Sunday, September 25, 7:45pm. Join Jeff Caruso, Director of Virginia Catholic Conference. Light refreshments provided.
• Annual Report Available - Read it online or find it in this Sunday's bulletin!

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Resources in an Election Year: Faithful Citizenship

• See this week's Arlington Catholic Herald for the series by Bishop Loverde on Forming our Consciences in this election year. READ MORE
• USCCB: Faithful Citizenship and Forming Our Consciences READ MORE
• VA Catholic Conference: Election Resources READ MORE

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Memorial Mass for Father Patrick McMahon
Saturday, October 1, 11:30am 
Please join us for a celebration of Father Patrick's life.
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Marriage Jubilee Mass - Registration Deadline
Friday, September 23 at the parish office 
Are you celebrating your Silver or Golden Marriage Jubilee this year? Join Bishop Loverde for the 2016 Marriage Jubilee Mass!. Contact the parish office to register.
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Pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary's -  Limited Space on the Bus
Saturday, October 15 (approximately from 8am-4pm) Join parishioners and Father Tom for a pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, MD. Transportation is available, limited space in the bus. Please register online. 
 
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Youth Events

• Scouting for Girls and Boys Informational Meeting - Monday, September 26, 7:30pm. Parents and teens (ages 14+) are invited to this first meeting. Contact: Miguel, miguel@gs-cc.org
• High School Lock-In - Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9. Sign up nowfor our overnight retreat! Deadline to register is Thursday, October 5.
• Youth Groups (YG) - Middle School YG resumes on Thursday, October 6, 6:30pm and High School YG continues to meet on Sundays, 7:30pm 

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Join the Mother's Support Group
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11am 
We welcome new members! In addition to our weekly Wednesday meetings, we have a monthly evening meeting! Contact: Hilary Javier, hilary.javier@gmail.com or visit ourFacebook page.
 
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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."
 

​News and Notes:

• Catechetical Sunday 2016 "Prayer: The Faith Prayed." On September 18, those who serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry.
• Sharing Sunday this weekend Your donations of canned goods and other nonperishable food fills the pantry at the St. Lucy Project. Thank you!
• Pancake Breakfast after Masses Sunday morning. Join us for a great breakfast, thanks to the Knights of Columbus!

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Peace and Justice Symposium
Saturday, September 17, 9am Mass followed by symposium 
Dr. Jonathan Reyes, Exec. Director of the USCCB Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development will speak about the theme: Catholics and Politics: Faithful and Engaged Citizens.
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Resources in an Election Year

• See this week's Arlington Catholic Herald for the series by Bishop Loverde onForming our Consciences in this election year. READ MORE
• USCCB: Faithful Citizenship and Forming Our Consciences READ MORE
• VA Catholic Conference: Election Resources READ MORE

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Volunteers Needed for Children's Liturgy of the Word 
Children will be dismissed for special prayers and readings at the 9am Mass. Volunteers needed! Contact: Claudia Evans chandal_69@yahoo.com
 
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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."

News and Notes:

• USCCB International Day of Prayer for Peace in our Communities - Friday, September 9, MORE INFO
• Sharing Sunday this weekend Your donations of canned goods and other nonperishable food fills the pantry at United Community Ministries. Thank you!
• See this week's Arlington Catholic Herald for the series by Bishop Loverde onForming our Consciences in this election year. READ MORE

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International Festival - Thank you!
 
Thank you to all the volunteers
who worked to make our 3-day event a success! Many thanks to all who shopped, ran, prayed, and came out for the Festival Day! Net proceeds support programs tat help children, youth and families in our community.

 
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Children's Liturgy of the Word Resumes This Sunday, September 11!
Children will be dismissed for special prayers and readings at the 9am Mass. Volunteers needed! Contact: Claudia Evans chandal_69@yahoo.com
 
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Bike Ride to National Harbor
Saturday, September 10, 9:30am - Join us for a fun ride! Permissions online.

Youth Ministry Kick-off Dinner
Sunday, September 11, 4:30 - 6:30pm 
All middle and high school teens welcome! Contact Miguel@gs-cc.org.
 
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Bible Study: Book of Revelation
Begins Monday, September 12, 7 - 8:30pm 
Father Ramon Baez leads this five week study of the Book of Revelation. No registration required.
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Mother's Support Group Welcome Brunch
Wednesday, September 14, 9:30am 
Join us for this welcome event for important information on our upcoming meetings and activities!
 
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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."