| Baptism | The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on Sunday at 2:00pm in the Church. Instruction takes place at the time of baptism. Please call the Rectory Office at least one month in advance to obtain the necessary information. 703-880-4302. | |
| Mass Schedule |
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Masses First
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| Season of Lent | 1)
Lent is to be observed by Catholics as a special season of prayer,
penance, and works of charity. 2) Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the most important penitential days of the liturgical year. They are days of both fast and abstinence. All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence. 3) The rules for fasting state that only one full meal a day can be taken. Two small meals, “sufficient to maintain strength are allowed but together they should not equal another full meal.” Eating between meals breaks the fast, but drinking liquids does not. The rule of fasting obliges Catholics from age 18-59 years. 4) Abstinence refers to refraining from eating meat. The rule of abstinence binds all Catholics age 14 years and older. 5) The substantial observance of the laws of fast and abstinence is a serious obligation. Those whose work or health would be impaired are excused from fasting and abstaining. |
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| Reconciliation |
Saturday - 3:30pm - 4:30 pm and 8:15pm First Fridays - Thursday evening 6:30-7:00pm |
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| Rosary | The rosary is prayed twice a day: once, immediately after the 6:30 AM Mass and again at 7:30 AM, Mondays through Saturdays (except Saturdays after first Fridays, when the rosary is said after the 8:00 Mass), Sundays: rosary at 8:00 AM | |
| Marriage | Arrangements for the Sacrament of Marriage must be made at least six (6) months in advance of the date of the wedding. This is a diocesan requirement. Please call the Rectory Office to make an appointment with one of the priest of the parish and to get more information. 703-880-4301 | |
| RCIA | The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a program for Adults interested in becoming Catholics or parishioners interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. The RCIA program begins in September and ends at the Easter Vigil with the reception of the candidates into the Catholic Church. For more information call Lisa Kimpflen at 703-880-4303. Email | |