coming events

Coming Events

SEPTEMBER 13
“Jesus Our Lord and Redeemer,” part one of an eight-week Education for Parish Service series, will be held at St. Ann Church, 5300 N. 10th St., Arlington, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Series continues every Thursday until Nov 1. For information contact Raymond Payette at 202/884-9180 or payetter@trinitydc.edu.
SEPTEMBER 13-17
International Pilgrim Virgin Statue will visit St. Mary of Sorrows Church, 5222 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax, from 11 a.m. Sept. 13 to 11 a.m. Sept. 17. For information about the statue’s visitation schedule, go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/fatima/VisitationSchedule.html.
SEPTEMBER 14
Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, including music from Mozart, will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1427 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, at 7:30 p.m. For information call 703/998-6100, ext. 13.
Monthly Breakfast, sponsored by Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia, with guest speaker Gerald Gordon, president of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, will be held at the Dominican Retreat House, 7103 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, at 7:30 a.m. For information call 703/528-3885 or e-mail cbnnv@cbnnv.org.
SEPTEMBER 15
Divine Mercy Cenacle will be held at St. Thomas à Becket Church, 1421 Wiehle Ave., Reston, following the 9 a.m. Mass. For information call Lorraine Ondrasik at 703/742-0840.
Mass in Spanish and Potluck, to welcome Bishop Gabriel Penate from the Diocese of Izabal, Guatemala, will be held at St. Mary of Sorrows Church, 5222 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax, at 5 p.m. For information and to RSVP call Linda Crafton at 703/455-9569.
SEPTEMBER 16
Blood Drive, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Edward Douglass White Council No. 2473, will be held in the Paradise Lounge at the Council Home, 5115 Little Falls Rd., Arlington, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information call 703/536-9656, ext. 6.
Pilgrim Image of Divine Mercy will visit St. John the Baptist Church, 120 W. Main St., Front Royal, until Sept. 22. For information about the image’s visitation schedule, go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/family/DivineMercy.html.
“The Romantic Spirit” concert, with the Amadeus Orchestra, will be held at St. Luke Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, at 4 p.m. For information call 703/359-5334 or go to www.amadeusconcerts.com.
SEPTEMBER 17
International Pilgrim Virgin Statue will visit Epiphany Catholic School, 114 E. Edmondson St., Culpeper, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information about the statue’s visitation schedule, go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/fatima/VisitationSchedule.html.
“Catholic Social Principles: Our Best Kept Secret,” the first talk of a new series on social justice, will be held in the parish hall at St. Ann Church, 5300 N. 10th St., Arlington at 7:30 p.m. For information call 703/528-6278.
Bishop’s Cup Golf Tournament, between alumni of Bishop Ireton and Bishop O’Connell High Schools, will be held at the Mt. Vernon Country Club, 5111 Old Mill Rd., Alexandria, beginning at 10 a.m. For information contact Terry Rainey at 703/212-5182 or raineyt@bishopireton.org.
SEPTEMBER 18
Discovering St. Padre Pio Retreat, directed by Fr. Roman Kozacheson, O.F.M., Cap., will be held at the Dominican Retreat House, 7103 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call 703/356-4243.
SEPTEMBER 18-19
International Pilgrim Virgin Statue will visit All Saints School, 9294 Stonewall Rd., Manassas, from 8 a.m. Sept. 18 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 19. For information about the statue’s visitation schedule, go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/fatima/VisitationSchedule.html.
SEPTEMBER 19
Organ Recital, with Robert Bright, will be held at St. Luke Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, at 1 p.m. For information call 703/356-0670 or go to www.musicinmclean.org.
Day of Recollection for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, directed by Fr. Thomas Ferguson, will be held at the Dominican Retreat House, 7103 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call 703/356-4243.
Cursillo School of Leaders will be held at Ukrops, 4250 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg, at 7 p.m. For information contact Mary Lou McGonigle at mlmininteriors@comcast.net.
SEPTEMBER 20
Bereavement Support Group will be held at the Church of the Nativity, 6400 Nativity Ln., Burke, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For information call Carol Mack at 703/455-2400, ext. 17.
Holy Hour for Vocations will be held at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More, 3901 Cathedral Ln., Arlington, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information call the Office of Vocations at 703/841-2514.
Mass and Healing Service, celebrated by Fr. Tuck Grinnell, sponsored by the Arlington Healing Ministry, will be held at All Saints Church, 9300 Stonewall Rd., Manassas, at 7:30 p.m. For information call Catherine Griffin at 540/347-0809 or go to www.healingministry.net.
SEPTEMBER 20-21
International Pilgrim Virgin Statue will visit Marymount University, 2807 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, from 10 a.m. Sept. 20 to 11 a.m. Sept. 21. For information about the statue’s visitation schedule, go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/fatima/VisitationSchedule.html.
SEPTEMBER 21
ENCOURAGE, a support group in accordance with Catholic teaching, for parents, relatives and friends of homosexuals, will meet at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 830 S. 23rd St., Arlington, at 7:30 p.m. For information call 703/684-9261.
Cursillo Ultreya will be held in Henley Hall, St. John Bosco Church, 315 N. Main St., Woodstock, at 7:30 p.m. For information contact Patricia Walker at coachpw@hotmail.com.
Transformative Power of Centering Prayer Retreat, directed by Fr. Bill Sheehan, O.M.I., will be held at the Dominican Retreat House, 7103 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call 703/356-4243.
SEPTEMBER 21-24
International Pilgrim Virgin Statue will visit Holy Spirit Church, 8800 Braddock Rd., Annandale, from noon Sept. 21 to 11 a.m. Sept. 24. For more information about the statue’s visitation schedule, go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/fatima/VisitationSchedule.html.
SEPTEMBER 22
Respect Life Mass will be celebrated at St. Rita Church, 3815 Russell Rd., Alexandria, at 8 a.m., followed by praying the rosary at the Duke St. abortion facility. For information call Joe Zimmer at 703/548-1784.
Book Signing, by local Catholic author Daniel Ali, of the author’s titles including his newest book, Out of Islam, Free At Last, will be held at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax, from 2 to 4 p.m. For information call 703/278-0300 or e-mail daniel3t3t@yahoo.com.
Swing Dance, to benefit the parish building fund, will be held at St. Veronica Catholic Church, 3460 Centreville Rd., Chantilly, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. For information call Rosemary at 703/773-2009 or go to www.stveronica.net.
Cursillo Ultreya Coordinators Day of Renewal will be held at the Missionhurst Mission Center, 4651 N. 25th St., Arlington, at 9 a.m. For information contact Freddie Wall at wallflower64@gmail.com.
“The Many Faces of Our Human Family: A Catholic Perspective on Immigration,” a conference sponsored by the Arlington Diocesan Peace and Justice Commission, will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 3305 Glen Carlyn Rd., Falls Church, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mass at 8:30 a.m. For information and registration by Sept. 17 contact Anne Murphy at a.murphy@ccda.net.
SEPTEMBER 23
Pilgrim Image of Divine Mercy will visit All Saints Church, 9300 Stonewall Rd., Manassas, until Sept. 29. For more information about the image’s visitation schedule, go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/family/DivineMercy.html.
Holy Hour, sponsored by the World Apostolate of Fatima (the Blue Army) will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 12807 Valleywood Dr., Lake Ridge, at 3 p.m. For information call Vic at 703/924-7030.
SEPTEMBER 24-26
International Pilgrim Virgin Statue will visit St. Joseph School, 750 Peachtree St., Herndon, from 1 p.m. Sept. 24 to 9 a.m. Sept. 26. For more information about the statue’s visitation schedule, go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/fatima/VisitationSchedule.html.
SEPTEMBER 26
24-Hour Prayer Vigil, sponsored by St. Leo the Great Parish, part of 40 days of prayer and fasting to end abortion, will be held seven days a week until Nov. 4 in front of an abortion facility, 10400 Eaton Pl., Fairfax. For information contact Tammy Beaven at 703/772-5550 or matervitae@yahoo.com, or go to www.40daysforlife.com.
SEPTEMBER 26-28
International Pilgrim Virgin Statue will visit St. Luke School, 7005 Georgetown Pike, McLean, from 10 a.m. Sept. 26 to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 For more information about the statue’s visitation schedule, go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/fatima/VisitationSchedule.html.
MONDAYS
“Coming Home,” a program for Catholics interested in returning to the Church, is held the first and third Mondays of the month at Good Shepherd Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Hwy., Alexandria, at 7:30 p.m. For information contact Rob Doerschner at 703/822-0523 or e-mail rdoerschner@cox.net.
WEDNESDAYS
Eucharistic Adoration, with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, is held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 271 Winchester St., Warrenton, from Wednesday at 9 a.m. to Thursday at 8 a.m. For information call Anne Tinsdale at 540/347-2922.
Eucharistic Adoration, with Divine Mercy prayers, confessions and holy hour, is held at St. Lawrence Church, 6222 Franconia Rd., Alexandria, from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For information call 703/971-4378.
Holy Hour for Life and Vocations, with evening prayer, rosary for life, silent time and Benediction, is held at St. Philip Church, 7506 St. Philip’s Ct., Falls Church, with Mass at 7 p.m. and eucharistic adoration from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information call Lucy Renzi at 703/346-4412.
Catholic Charismatic Prayer and Praise, with the Community of God’s Love prayer group, is held at St. James Knecht Gym Conference Room, 815 Park Ave., Falls Church, at 7:30 p.m. For information call 703/536-2153 or go to www.stjamescatholic.org/community_of_gods_love.htm.
THURSDAYS
Holy Hour is held on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More, 3901 Cathedral Ln., Arlington, at 7:30 p.m. For information call 703/525-1300.
Holy Hour, with exposition, adoration and confession, is held at Queen of Apostles Church, 4329 Sano St., Alexandria, at 7:30 p.m. For information call 703/354-0742.
Charismatic Bible Study is held at St. Francis de Sales Church, 37730 St. Francis Ct., Purcellville, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For information call 540/338-6381.
Thursday Night Fellowship, with Charismatic Prayer Group, is held at the Parish Lyceum, St. Mary Church, 313 Duke St., Alexandria, at 8 p.m. For information go to www.thursdaynightfellowship.org.
Grief Support Group, for all who have suffered the loss of a loved one, is held on the first and third Thursdays of the month at Nativity School, 6398 Nativity Ln., Burke, at 7:30 p.m. For information call Carol Mack at 703/533-2951.
SATURDAYS
Dulles Mass is celebrated by Fr. Philip Majka at Dulles International Airport Chapel, across from Gate B 30, at 5:45 p.m. For information call 703/403-3723.
SUNDAYS
Vespers is held at St. Mary Church, 313 Duke St., Alexandria, at 4:30 p.m. For information call 703/836-4100.