Weekly Updates: September 15-22, 2016

​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."