Parish Mardi Gras Celebration
(No need to cook tomorrow!)
Tuesday, February 28, 6-8pm
The Knights of Columbus are making pancakes, and our Faith Formation team has activities planned to make a fun and meaningful Mardi Gras celebration! The dinner is FREE but please RSVP to help us plan.
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Ash Wednesday, March 1
Distribution of Ashes:
6:30am, 9am and 6pm Mass
plus 12 Noon Service of the Word
In Spanish: 6:30am (Mass in Creedon Hall) and 7:30pm
*NO Eucharistic Adoration or Confession on Ash Wednesday.
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Small Acts of Mercy Weekend
March 4 - 5
Looking for a way to reconnect with God?
Want to deepen your prayer life?
Plan on being a part of our SAM Spiritual Acts of Mercy Weekend! The weekend includes:
- a special
Mass with Anointing of the Sick and
Blessing for Caregivers, Sat., at Noon;
- Peace and Presence Mini-Retreat, Sat., 10am - 12pm;
- Sharing Garden Clean-up, Sat., 2 - 5pm; RSVP HERE;
- Spiritual Resources Fair after all weekend Masses.
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The Light is On for You!
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at all parishes in the Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Arlington throughout Lent.
Wednesdays starting March 8: 6:30 - 8pm
This is a great opportunity to experience God’s mercy and love through the Sacrament of Reconciliation! (Haven't been to Confession in awhile? Check out some great resources to help HERE.)
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Lent Initiative: #40Days40Ways
Sign up for 40Days40Ways with Pope Francis. (Developed by the Diocese of Arlington Office for Family Life.) 40Days40Ways promises a more intimate experience of God’s love this Lent by exploring the love we share with our families and those who are dearest to us. To sign up: text 'ways' to 84576 and receive daily reflections and a challenge which offer a “way” to keep our hearts and minds focused on the joy of Easter.
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More Ideas for Lent
For opportunities for
Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving:
Check out our special site!
Look for these ideas ... and more!
- Cross of Mercy Visit the Cross in the Commons to leave a prayer request, or take a prayer request home. Grow in faith as we pray for one another.
- Soup and Stations Join us Wednesdays starting March 8 for a light soup supper and a presentation of the Stations of the Cross, 6:30 - 8pm. (Volunteers welcome! CLICK HERE)
- Bishops's Lenten Appeal BLA. Prayerfully consider making a pledge. Through your support of this important appeal, you become the hands and heart of our Lord Jesus!
may we also embrace a time of feasting on the Word of God,
on prayer and on the joy that comes from sharing our time, attention, energy,
and even our treasure with others."
- Father Tom Ferguson
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"Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves."