Weekly Update: October 13 - 20, 2016

​This Weekend:

• Pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary's - Spaces Still Available on the Bus! Saturday, October 15 (8am - 4pm) Join parishioners and Father Tom for a pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, MD. Transportation is available, limited space on the bus. Register online. 

• Offertory Renewal 2017 - Saturday and Sunday Prayerfully consider making a commitment to share the gifts you have received. Thank you for your support! 

• Pancake Breakfast! - Sunday, after all morning Masses Thanks to the Knights of Columbus! 

• Sharing Sunday - Your donations of non-perishable food helps St. Lucy's Project of Catholic Charities. Most needed items: canned meats (chicken, corned beef, spam), peanut butter, jelly, tuna, canned vegetables (corn, green beans), individual fruit cups, canned fruit, cereal, pasta (regular and gluten-free), instant potatoes, macaroni & cheese kits, coffee, cooking oil, flour, sugar and Giant, Safeway and Wal-mart gift cards.

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Help Victims of Hurricane Matthew
As we pray for all those affected by natural disasters, donations can be made via Catholic Relief Services or Catholic Charities.
 
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All Liturgical Ministers: Join us for Holy Hour
Wednesday, October 19, 6pm
Come to a prayer service with Father Tom, followed by refreshments and fellowship.
 
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Revelations Bible Study with Father Ramon 
Mondays, 7pm
Learn more about the Book of Revelations, often considered one of the most mysterious and misunderstood books of the Bible. No registration required.
 
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Counseling Services Available at Good Shepherd
Wednesdays, 12 - 8pm
Good Shepherd has partnered with Catholic Charities to provide counseling services on a sliding scale fee, to all those seeking assistance. For information, or to schedule an appointment, please call: Hannah Navarro, 703.224.1630.
 
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Resources in an Election Year: Faithful Citizenship

• 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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FORMED - Adult Faith Formation at Home
an on-line tool making top quality Catholic content available On Demand, on multiple devices. This resource is FREE to ALL PARISHIONERS. To start using FORMED:  

1. Go to www.formed.org
2. Enter Parish Code - TWR8NG
3. Complete your profile to receive ID and Password.
4. Log In and begin enjoying the fabulous content!

Start getting "Formed" today! 
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Youth Events

• High School Rally, Sunday, October 23. Sign up now for the biggest gathering of HS teens in our diocese!
• Youth Groups (YG) - Middle School YG meets Thursdays at 6:30pm and High School YG meets Sundays, 7:30pm 

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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."