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St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church PARISH OFFICE 6720 Union Mill Road Cliſton, VA 20124-1115 Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Wed. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (Closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:00 pm) Parish Office 703-817-1770 Emergency 703-817-1777 Parish Office Fax 703-817-0928 Mass Schedule 703-817-1776 Parish Website: www.st-andrew.org E-Mail: parish.offi[email protected] FORMED.ORG Access free Catholic books, programs and recordings using our parish code: DKTJ8B ST. ANDREWS SCHOOL Pre-School— 8 th Grade Principal Mrs. Mary Baldwin School Office 703-817-1774 School Office Fax 703-817-1721 E-Mail: office@standrew-cliſton.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director Mrs. Pay Laing Rel. Ed Office 703-817-1773 Rel. Ed Fax 703-817-1721 E-Mail: plaing@ st-andrew.org www.standrewsreligioused.org YOUTH MINISTRY Director Mrs. Bethany Rogers YM Office 703-817-1770 E-Mail: [email protected] PASTOR Rev. Christopher J. Mould PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Joseph D. Bergida SUNDAY MASSES Vigil Mass: Saturday at 5:30 pm 7:30 am, 8:45 am, 10:30 am (Lan), and 12:30 pm DAILY MASSES Mon.- Fri. 6:30 and 8:45 am (No 6:30 am on Federal Holidays) Saturday 8:45 am Thursday 7:00 pm 1st & 3rd Thurs. Tradional Lan Mass All other Thurs. Novus Ordo Lan Mass Preceded by Novena/Benedicon at 6:30 pm First Fridays 7:00 pm CONFESSIONS Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Masses: Vigil Mass 7:30 pm Holy Day: As announced EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursday 8:00 - 9:00 pm Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm 1st Fridays 9:30 am - 7:00 pm Email: [email protected] MUSIC Bill Miller, Organist [email protected] PARISH MEMBERSHIP Registraon forms are available on our website www.st-andrew.org, in the church vesbule pamphlet rack, or from the parish office. SICK CALLS Please nofy the parish office for visits and/or Communion calls to the sick and homebound. MARRIAGE Our wedding guidelines are available on our website: www.st-andrew.org. Please call the Parish Office to request a marriage applicaon. The diocese requires that arrangements must begin at least six (6) months prior to the desired wedding date. Parish registraon is required. BAPTISMS Bapsms are held on Sundays at 2:00 pm in the Holy Family Chapel. Please call the parish office to make arrangements. SACRAMENTAL SPONSORS Informaon and forms are on our website: www.st-andrew.org. One Class aendance within 2 years is REQUIRED for parents and ALL those asked to be Godparents or Confirmaon Sponsors. Classes are held on the 3rd Friday of each month in the Padre Pio Room at 7:30 pm. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Please submit requests via email to [email protected] no later than 9:00 AM on the Monday prior to the next weekend’s bullen (unless otherwise noted).

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St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

PARISH OFFICE 6720 Union Mill Road

Clifton, VA 20124-1115 Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Wed. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm(Closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:00 pm)

Parish Office 703-817-1770 Emergency 703-817-1777 Parish Office Fax 703-817-0928 Mass Schedule 703-817-1776 Parish Website: www.st-andrew.org E-Mail: [email protected]

FORMED.ORG Access free Catholic books, programs and recordings using our parish code:

DKTJ8B

ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL Pre-School— 8th Grade

Principal Mrs. Mary Baldwin School Office 703-817-1774 School Office Fax 703-817-1721 E-Mail: [email protected]

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director Mrs. Patty Laing

Rel. Ed Office 703-817-1773 Rel. Ed Fax 703-817-1721 E-Mail: plaing@ st-andrew.org

www.standrewsreligioused.org

YOUTH MINISTRY Director Mrs. Bethany Rogers YM Office 703-817-1770 E-Mail: [email protected]

PASTOR

Rev. Christopher J. Mould

PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Joseph D. Bergida

SUNDAY MASSES

Vigil Mass: Saturday at 5:30 pm 7:30 am, 8:45 am, 10:30 am (Latin),

and 12:30 pm

DAILY MASSES

Mon.- Fri. 6:30 and 8:45 am (No 6:30 am on Federal Holidays) Saturday 8:45 am Thursday 7:00 pm 1st & 3rd Thurs. Traditional Latin Mass All other Thurs. Novus Ordo Latin Mass Preceded by Novena/Benediction at 6:30 pm First Fridays 7:00 pm

CONFESSIONS Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Masses: Vigil Mass 7:30 pm

Holy Day: As announced

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Thursday 8:00 - 9:00 pm Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm 1st Fridays 9:30 am - 7:00 pm Email: [email protected]

MUSIC

Bill Miller, Organist [email protected]

PARISH MEMBERSHIP

Registration forms are available on our website www.st-andrew.org, in the church vestibule pamphlet rack, or from the parish office.

SICK CALLS Please notify the parish office for visits and/or Communion calls to the sick and homebound.

MARRIAGE Our wedding guidelines are available on our website: www.st-andrew.org. Please call the Parish Office to request a marriage application. The diocese requires that arrangements must begin at least six (6) months prior to the desired wedding date. Parish registration is required.

BAPTISMS Baptisms are held on Sundays at 2:00 pm in the Holy Family Chapel. Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

SACRAMENTAL SPONSORS Information and forms are on our website: www.st-andrew.org. One Class attendance within 2 years is REQUIRED for parents and ALL those asked to be Godparents or Confirmation Sponsors. Classes are held on the 3rd Friday of each month in the Padre Pio Room at 7:30 pm.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please submit requests via email to [email protected] no later than 9:00 AM on the Monday prior to the next weekend’s bulletin (unless otherwise noted).

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Becky & Cesar Soria Trevor Sheehy

JP Terza Marianne Harrown

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Mary Rock Msgr. Frank Mahler† Patrick Kaczmarek Joe DiGrado Matthew Krill Matthew Clem Juliana Jun† Nick Sumrel Msgr. Justin McClunn† Benilda San Jose Soledar Esposito† People of the Parish Stephanie P. Sweeney Father’s Day Novena

St. Andrew the Apostle June 9, 2019 Clifton, Virginia Pentecost Sunday

Collections

June 2: $22,488 Weekly Offertory Thank you for your generosity to last week’s Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) for a total of $421. Your support helps the CCC spread the Gospel message and connect millions of people with Christ, here in the United States and around the world. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the “How to Give” link on the left. The second collection this weekend is for the special needs of the parish, specifically our organ replacement fund.

Please Pray for….

The Holy Father’s Monthly Prayer Intentions:

For June...The Mode of Life of Priests That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.

Our beloved Deceased Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Jane Andrew, Martha Elliott, Doris Reynolds, Mary Sexton, and the souls of all the faithful departed. Those who are Ill and their families and caregivers; especially Andrew Bianco, Jimmy Bray, Dorothy Brosnahan, Patricia Bruce, Ninoy Bucktaw, Sandy Burns, Vicki Camp, Paula Ann Cerami, Eleanor Comperatore, Adam Deer, Kay Fennell, Chad Fones, Erik Fones, Joan Green, Fred Grupe, John Hauser, Sean Hill, Jim Hynes, Carol Hoffman, Riley Jadick, Isaiah Raphael Jordan, Monica Moore Judge, Kevin Kelly, Francisco Kim, Priscilla S. Lucido, Ron and Margaret Menard, Michael Munsell, Erin Cooney Nardone, Alina Neas, Kathleen O’Hearn, William Rice, Melanie Mulroy Robinson, Janice Rodriguez, James Scholfield, Patrick Sheppard, Mark Whalen, Payton Wilcox, Tom Yuditsky and Timothy Zivnuska. For all those involved in our Nation’s security

and our local safety.

For our Military Please remember to pray for our parishioners serving our country, and their families. Let us pray especially for Matthew Delaney, Nick DiGrado and David Paine. If you have a relative serving in harm’s way and would like to have his/her name included on our prayer list, or if your loved one has returned safely, please contact the Parish Office. Prayer of the Faithful Anyone who would like to have a family member remembered in the Prayer of the Faithful, either sick or recently deceased, please call the Parish Office at 703-817-1770.

To donate altar flowers in memory of a loved one,

please contact the Parish Office at 703-817-1770.

“To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.”

Is your gift of the Holy Spirit the discernment of a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life?

Call Fr. Michael Isenberg, (703) 841-2514, or write: [email protected].

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Farewell to Fr. Bergida - Sunday, June 23 Along with the planned events for Corpus Christi Sunday on Sunday, June 23 detailed below, this will also be the day where all parishioners are invited to bid farewell to Fr. Bergida before he begins his new assignment at St. Ambrose in Annandale. Please plan to attend the 12:30 p.m. Mass and participate in the parish-wide procession that follows around the perimeter of the church. After the procession, a reception will be held in Monsignor Hannan Hall. Help Wanted! Volunteers are needed to set up and clean up for the reception (service hours opportunity for Religious Education and high school students), donations of small canned beverages and bottled water are also needed. Contact Trish Burkat in the Parish Office at (703) 817-1770 or email [email protected] for specifics on what is needed and to sign up. In addition, some of our parish groups may need assistance preparing their altars for the procession or specific participants process together in the procession (for example, First Holy Communicants may wear their communion dress/suit for the procession). Have pictures of Fr. Bergida to share? We’ll be running a slideshow of Father’s time here at St. Andrews and would love to include your photos! Email photos to Bethany Rogers at [email protected].

Theological Questions

Last week’s question: Do any priests from the Diocese of Arlington serve as chaplains in the Archdiocese of the Military Services? Yes. There are currently six Arlington priests serving as active duty military chaplains: Fr. Eric Albertson (COL, USA) Fr. Jason Burchell (LTJG, USN) Fr. Luke Dundon (LT, USN) Fr. James Hinkle (LT, USN) Fr. Daniel Mode (CPT, USN). Fr. Stephen Walker (USN), is beginning an assignment in the Navy in June 2019. In addition, Fr. Kevin Fimian serves as a “contract” priest at JEB Little Creek /Fort Story in Virginia Beach. New Question: What is apologetics?

See next week’s bulletin for the answer.

Preschool Openings available at St. Andrew

the Apostle School!

Our three & four year old pre-kindergarten programs are led by experienced teachers and instructional assistants. Classes of no more than 20 students benefit from a curriculum that combines Catholic faith development, pre-academic skills, early literacy skills, math readiness, hands on science, fine & gross motor development, arts & crafts, music & technology.

Pre-K3 Classes: Tues/Wed/Thurs. mornings

Pre-K4 Class Options: Monday - Friday (All day) Monday - Friday (Half day)

For more information or to schedule a tour, contact the school office at 703-817-1774 or email [email protected].

Corpus Christi Procession and Reception - Sunday, June 23 On Sunday, June 23, the Solemnity of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we will have our annual Corpus Christi Procession, immediately following the 12:30 p.m. Mass. We will carry our Eucharistic Lord amid prayers and hymns to outdoor altars on the church property, where a blessing will be given. The procession will conclude in the church with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. We invite all our parish to come and join us for this special and graced act of worship. A reception will follow in Monsignor Hannan Hall after the Procession.

Join the First Saturday Rosary Team

Please join the prayer team every First Saturday to pray the rosary at 10:30 am at the Falls Church abortion facility. The next First Saturday is June 1. The facility is located at 900 S. Washington Street in Falls Church.

Contact Amy McInerny at (703) 841-3817 or email [email protected].

St. Andrew the Apostle June 9, 2019 Clifton, Virginia Pentecost Sunday

Father’s Day Novena

To enroll your fathers, living or deceased, in our Parish Novena of Masses beginning Father’s Day, June 16, and continuing for nine consecutive days, please use the Fa-ther’s Day remembrance envelope found in your monthly packet of envelopes or at the Church exits along with Father’s Day Novena cards.

Though no stipend is ever required to have your fathers, grandfathers and/or godfathers enrolled in our Novena, any gift you may wish to make is always appreciated. The remembrance envelopes (and list of names if you use Faith Direct) may be placed in the regular Sunday collec-tion basket or dropped off at the Parish Office.

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St. Andrew the Apostle June 9, 2019 Clifton, Virginia Pentecost Sunday

Summer Tennis Program with RJ Tennis

RJ Tennis, who provides the instructors for our CYO Fall Tennis Program, now has online regis-

tration open for Summer Tennis Programs at nearby Lit-tle Rocky Run (and in Virginia Run). Get those rackets ready for the fall season, all skill levels welcome! Play-ers are grouped by age: 8 & under, 9-12 and 12+. Con-tact RJ Tennis directly with any questions about the sum-mer juniors program.

www.rjtennisbootcamp.com/little-rocky-run-2019-summer-juniors/

www.rjtennisbootcamp.com/virginia-run-2019-summer-juniors/

Stronger – A Retreat for Men: June 22

All men are welcome and encouraged to come to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine for a retreat on Saturday, June 22 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Explore how God calls you to lead as a man of faith, husband, son, and father. Lunch is included with registration. RSVP at strongerretreat.eventbrite.com

Prime Time Single Catholics (PTSC) serves single Catholics age 40+. Enjoy these events with us: golf (every Monday); lunch (every Thursday); Institute of Catholic Culture dinner and talk at St. Agnes Church (June 9); Little The-atre of Alexandria (June 16, RSVP by June 13); Annual Picnic at Nottoway Park (June 23); lunch in Falls Church (June 25); Spanish Mass at Church of the Nativity (June 29); dinner in Fairfax Corner (June 30). RSVP to Tom at [email protected]. For details, see our website: bit.ly/ptsc.

Baptism: A baptismal date may only be scheduled when all paperwork is complete and received in the Parish Office. Without excep-tion, all paperwork must be received in the Parish Office at least one week prior to the intended Baptism date. The baptism booklet and form are found on our website www.st-andrew.org. Please call the Parish Office at 703-817-1770 with any questions.

There will be NO BAPTISMS scheduled for June 23.

Sponsor Class: All parents (of children to be baptized) and ALL those asked to be Godparents or Confirmation Sponsors are required to attend a preparation class. College student home for the summer? Plan to attend one of the summer classes if you anticipate being asked to serve as a godparent or Confirmation sponsor in the coming year. If you attend a class at another parish, be sure to request a class attendance letter. You will need to present that letter when you request your sponsor eligibility letter from St. An-drews so our office may record your attendance. The next class will be on Friday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Padre Pio Room. Please call the Parish Office at 703-817-1770 or email [email protected] to register.

Labre Café: June 15

Join the Labre Community for adults with mental health conditions for an evening of conversation, prayer, and fellowship on Saturday, June 15 at 6 p.m. at 314 Duke Street, Alexandria (adjacent to the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town). The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist will give a talk, followed by Q and A, prayer, and shar-ing in fellowship.

Contact Kirsten Obadal at [email protected].

Thanks to all from our parish and neighborhood community for coming to this year’s Forks, Corks & Kegs event last weekend.

It was a beautiful night filled with fun, music, food and fun all in support our parish school! Special thanks to all the volunteers who worked tirelessly to host this great event for our parish and neighboring community.

Knights & Family at the Ballpark: Saturday,

June 22

Knights & Family at the Ball Park will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge. Join the Father Jon O’Brien Council Knights #16793 and St. Katharine Drexel Mission Church for a game between the P-Nats and the Carolina Mud Cats. Fun for the entire family with fireworks after the game. A dedicated stadium 50/50 Raffle! The first pitch will be thrown out by St. Katharine Drexel’s Father Christopher Murphy. Show support for your fellow Catholics and FJOB Council #16793 in their effort to build their church in Haymarket. All Knights of Columbus Councils in attendance are invited to the field “under ban-ner” for the opening ceremony. Councils please arrive by 6:00 pm.

Tickets available at www.katharinedrexelcc.org/ via PayPal. A portion of ticket sales will be donated by FJOB to St. Katharine Drexel Mission. Tickets: $10 (kids under 2 years are free when on parent lap). Handicap access. Grandstand seating.

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Pro-Life Summer Seminar: June 13/July 25/August 22

Terry Beatley has returned to St. Raymond of Peñafort Catholic Church for a 4-part Summer Seminar, and there are three dates left! Save these Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m.: June 13, July 25, and August 22. This is a follow-up to her February presentation (video available on the parish website) and an action plan for how we can counter the founders of NARAL’s (National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League) infiltration of the Catholic Church to plot the destruction of America’s historical protection of unborn life. Join us. This is everyone’s concern! You can make a difference – for life! For more information contact the Respect Life Office at (703) 841-2550.

Local Musicians Lead Praise and Worship - Summer Schedule

Join us for prayer, praise and worship on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at St. Leo Catholic Church in Fairfax from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The holy hours will feature popular musical artists including Michael Corsini on June 11, Michelle Jacobeen on July 9, and Kenny Kohlhaas on August 13. Our special intention will be for the conversion and healing in families. Confession will be available. All are welcome so please bring a friend. To learn more visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/healingandconversion/ or email [email protected].

St. Andrew the Apostle June 9, 2019 Clifton, Virginia Pentecost Sunday

National Catholic Homeschool Conference: June 21-22

Whether you are thinking about homeschooling, a veteran homeschool mom or dad, or a parent looking for a retreat-style experience, come and be inspired at IHM National Catholic Homeschool Conference. To be held Friday-Saturday, June 21-22, at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, this free Catholic retreat offers two days of access to engaging speakers, including: best selling author and SiriusXM radio host Hallie Lord, nationally syndicated radio and television host Dr. Ray Guarendi, Fr. Bjorn Lundberg, Fr. Ken Geraci, Mrs. Mary Ellen Barrett, and others. Attend the Catholic college fair and shop for Catholic curricula, gifts, and more.

Visit www.ihmconference.org/national for more detailed information including speaker schedule.

Mass for Multicultural Communities: Friday, June 21

All are invited and welcome to the annual diocesan Mass for Multicultural Communities! Join us in celebrating our unity in the Eucharist! Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Michael Burbidge at St. James Catholic Church in Falls Church, June 21 at 7 p.m. The Multicultural Choir will begin with a choral prelude at 6:30 p.m., so come early to prepare for the Mass with beautiful music! Following the Mass, all are welcome to the reception in Heller Hall. There will be special performances, cultural food and drink, and displays from the diverse ministries in the Diocese of Arlington. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Ministries at (703) 841-3881 or [email protected].

Weekend Discernment Retreat for Women: June 14-16

Could Christ be calling you to the religious life? Take a step to find out. Attend the weekend discernment retreat for women (ages 18-50) June 14-16. This is a great opportunity for prayer and discernment and talking with religious sisters and other women discerners. Cost is $60 and includes overnights and all meals (financial assistance is available if needed). Retreat starts Friday at 6:30 p.m. and concludes Sunday after lunch.

For more information or to register, contact Fr. Michael Isenberg at 703-841-2514 or [email protected]. Space is limited.

Legion of Mary T.E.A.M. Retreat for Youth (ages 12-18): Saturday, June 29 The Teenage Enrichment for the Apostles of Mary (T.E.A.M. Retreat) sponsored by the Legion of Mary will be held at Holy Trinity Jubilee Park 4407 Aldie Road in Catharpin, VA). The retreat is open to all Catholics ages 12 - 18. Come for an exciting day with holy Mass, Benediction, Confession, Eucharistic Procession, uplifting talks, skits, and three hours of exciting activities. Speakers for the retreat include: Rev. Francis Peffley, Rev. Richard Guest and Rev. William Schierer

The fee, which includes refreshments, is $35.00 per person, $60 per family of 2 or more children. Bring a bag lunch, water and rosary. Participants will meet new friends, have fun, learn strong Catholic values, and be drawn closer to God.

To obtain registration forms or for more information about the retreat, call Dr. Seggy Acosta at (703)392-6420, Nancy Grenier (703)869-0040, or Kevin Degnan (210) 414-6211. Scholarships are available based on financial needs. The deadline to register is Saturday, June 15.

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Retreat for the Seriously Ill: July 12 - 14

The Retreat for People Facing Serious Illness offers a unique opportunity for men and women who face serious physical illness to come away for a weekend of refreshment and spiritual renewal in the love of the Lord Jesus. The retreat is offered at no cost to participants. Held at the San Damiano Spiritual Life Center in White Post, VA, from July 12-14, the retreat is staffed by a team of health care professionals who ensure medical needs are met, as well as priests and volun-teers.

Email contact information to [email protected] or call the main phone line at (703) 335-2779 and dial option "9" for in-formation on the retreat. To leave a message dial ext. 14.

Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale at Seton School: Saturday, June 15 Come look around and see what you can find! One Man's Junk is another Man's Treasure! In addition to the yard sale we will also be barbecuing hot dogs and hamburgers and serving pulled pork sandwiches. The sale is from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.. The Seton School is located at 9314 Maple Street in Manassas.

Recovering Origins 2019 Weekend Retreat: August 30 - September 1

Recovering Origins is a unique healing retreat for adult children of divorce. Retreatants will discover their identity as children of God. The retreat will be held Friday, August 30 - Sunday, September 1 and will include presentations, adoration, confession, small group sharing, and daily Mass. Retreatants will receive insight into dealing with the earthly realities of their parents' divorce. Whether you have struggled with this issue for a long time or have tried not to think about it, we invite you to join us this summer. Registration opens June 1. Cost is $350 before July 31. After July 31 the cost is $400. This retreat will be held at the San Damiano Spiritual Life Center in White Post, VA. For more information call Monica Darnell at (703) 841-2550.

Mornings of Mercy (MOM) for Divorced Catholics: August 10 Join us at the next MOM on August 10, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Alexandria. Mass begins at 9 a.m. The reflection will be led by Fr. Thomas Ferguson, Vicar General of the Diocese of Arlington. The morning will include Mass, Confession, reflection, prayer and Benediction. The retreats are free, but please RSVP at www.arlingtondiocese.org/morningsofmercy/

St. Andrew the Apostle June 9, 2019 Clifton, Virginia Pentecost Sunday

Sisters of Bon Secours Come & See Weekend: June 28 - July 2

Single Catholic women are invited to experience the life of the Sisters of Bon Secours and to learn more about religious life from June 28-July 2 at the Provincial House in Marriottsville, MD. You will have the opportunity to be with sisters as you learn about our life. You'll also meet and share with other women who are exploring religious life as a life option. This weekend offers time for reflection and one-on-one discussions with a sister. There is also an optional service opportunity to serve those in need and to work as a team within some of our ministries in West Baltimore. For more information email [email protected] or call Sr. Pat Dowling at (410) 442-3171.

Couples' Retreat: Saturday, July 13

Calling all married couples! Would you like to spend a day in prayer and reflection with your spouse? The annual Retreat for Married Couples is taking place again this summer, and we hope you will join us! The retreat will feature three talks, Mass, Confession and quiet time. It will be held on Saturday, July 13, at Saint Jude parish in Fredericksburg. The cost per couple is $55; continental breakfast and lunch are included. The retreat will last from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., and babysitting is offered on-site. Visit https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/marriedcouples/ to register!

Flatlining: Conscience Rights Under Attack Calling all medical professionals in Virginia! Do you know about proposed regulations that could subject health care professionals to misconduct sanctions simply for acting consistently with their religious beliefs? Learn about the latest threats to your conscience rights and how to safeguard your livelihood as a health care provider!

Join us on Saturday, June 29 from 8-10 a.m. at Queen of Apostles Church, 4401 Sano Street, Alexandria for Flatlining: Conscience Rights under Attack. The event is free.

Registration is required. To register go to https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/flatlining/. To learn more contact [email protected].