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Diocese of Arlington

(For May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2 bulletins)

Diocesan Jubilee Festival: Saturday, June 8, 2024

Bishop Burbidge invites you to the Diocesan Jubilee Fest at Warren County Fairgrounds in Front Royal, Virginia on Saturday, June 8, 2024! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Arlington with your parish family and thousands of faithful from across northern Virginia. Kick off the festival giving thanks to God with the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, celebrated by Bishop Burbidge. Following Mass, enjoy live music by headliner Celtic rock band, Scythian. This is a free event for all ages! Registration is required to receive a complimentary meal. Visit arlingtondiocese.org/jubilee-fest to learn more and register!

Event Date: June 8, 2024

Expiration Date: June 9, 2024

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Diocese of Arlington/Office of Divine Worship

(For May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2 bulletins)

10th National Eucharistic Congress

You are invited to join the Diocese of Arlington for the historic 10th National Eucharistic Congress to be held at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 17-21, 2024. Tour packages including accommodations and a ticket to the Congress are available through Corporate Travel Services. For pricing and more information, check out our website at https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/national-eucharistic-revival/.

Event Dates: July 17-21, 2024

Expiration Date: July 22, 2024

File Attachment:
National Eucharistic Congress flyer (PDF)

Office of Marriage, Family, and Respect Life

 (For May 18-19 and 25-26 bulletins)

2024 Days of Prayer and Healing

After Abortion Retreats: A Day of Prayer & Healing for women who have experienced abortion will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024. These group healing events are held in a private and peaceful setting, in English and in Spanish, based on the Entering Canaan model (2 separate retreats, in 1 location). There will be an opportunity to hear from a past participant and others who have found healing. You are not alone. Take the first step. For confidential inquiries, please contact Project Rachel Ministry: (703) 841-2504 or info@helpafterabortion.org

Event Dates: June 1 and September 28, 2024

Expiration Date: September 28, 2024

File Attachment:
2024 DOPH flyer (PDF)

(For May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2 bulletin)

Praise and Worship Holy Hour for Healing and Conversion

Join us on Tuesday, June 11, for Holy Hour at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Fairfax, VA. Father Jeb Donelan will be presiding along with music by Dylan Gallagher. Confession will be available. Adoration is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Please come and spend time with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration while praying for healing and conversion in families, including those affected by abortion.

Event Date: June 11, 2024

Expiration Date: June 12, 2024

File Attachment:
Holy Hour St. Leo flyer Jan-June 2024 (PDF)

(For use at parish discretion)

Holy Hour for Encounter Every First Thursday

All you who are burdened by sin, grief, loneliness, shame, addiction, self-hatred, abortion, or any other wound, come and place all your cares on the Heart of the Eucharistic Lord who desires to free you and restore you to new life. The Holy Hour, every first Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Thomas à Becket in Reston, will include a Eucharistic Procession, opportunities for confession, as well as worship music led by a different musician each month. The celebrant will be Fr. Rich Dyer, Pastor, St. Thomas à Becket. If you have questions, contact us at (703) 841-2550.

Event Date: N/A

Expiration Date: N/A

File Attachment:
Holy Hour for Encounter flyer (PDF)

Office of Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries

(For May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2 bulletins)

WorkCamp Mission Trip

Join Commissioned By Christ in partnership with the Office of Young Adult Ministry for a mission trip within our own diocese! Help to complete unfinished light construction projects remaining from the Diocese of Arlington Catholic WorkCamp. Dates: Saturday, June 29-Tuesday, July 2. Cost: $450, includes meals and stay at San Damiano retreat center in White Post, VA. This mission trip is open to all over the age of 18. To register or for more information visit www.cbc-missions.org. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something truly transformative!

Event Dates: June 29-July 2, 2024

Expiration Date: July 3, 2024

File Attachment:
WorkCamp flyer (PDF)

(For May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2 bulletins)

National Eucharistic Congress

The Office of Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries is coordinating a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress, July 17-21, 2024. If you have a family and have been looking for a low-cost option to participate in this experience, this is a great solution for you! We have rented a beautiful camp for youth, young adults and families to partake in summer activities during the day and the Eucharistic Congress in the afternoon/evening. Families may choose to join us on the motor coach (at cost) or drive themselves and meet us there! Email grace.gretz@arlingtondiocese.org for more information.

Event Dates: July 17-21, 2024

Expiration Date: July 5, 2024

File Attachment:
NEC Flier for families (PDF)

Office of Vocations

 (For May 18-19 and 25-26 bulletins)

Witness the Ordination to the Priesthood!

The ordination of men to the priesthood is a beautiful and inspiring event for our entire diocese, and all are welcome to witness them. The Mass of Ordination to the priesthood for Deacons James Joseph and Deacon Sean Nypaver is Saturday June 1 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville. Come and pray for our future priests! The ceremony will also be livestreamed. Learn more at www.ArlingtonDiocese.org/Ordinations.

Event Date: June 1, 2024

Expiration Date: June 2, 2024

(For May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2 bulletins)

Weekend Discernment Retreat for Women

Has God made your heart for religious life? Take a step to find out. The annual diocesan discernment retreat for single women who feel called to a religious vocation is Friday-Sunday, June 14-16. The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles will lead the retreat this year. It will also include tools to aid your prayer and discernment, as well as opportunities for prayer, confession, spiritual direction, and Q&A with the sisters. Cost is $150 (financial assistance is available). For more information or to register, contact Fr. Michael Isenberg at vocations@arlingtondiocese.org. Space is limited; deadline to register is Monday June 3.

Event Dates: June 14-16, 2024

Expiration Date: June 4, 2024

File Attachment:
Women's Discernment Retreat flyer (PDF)

 (For May 18-19 bulletin)

Pentecost Sunday -- May 19, 2024

"When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth." Will you let the Holy Spirit lead you to your true vocation in the Risen Lord…perhaps as a priest or consecrated religious? Contact Fr. Michael Isenberg, michael.isenberg@arlingtondiocese.org or (703) 841-2514.

Event Date: May 19, 2024

Expiration Date: May 20, 2024

(For May 25-26 bulletin)

The Most Holy Trinity -- May 26, 2024

”We suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.” How are you being called to glorify the Lord in response to His love? Could God be inviting you to the priesthood or consecrated life? Contact Fr. Michael Isenberg, michael.isenberg@arlingtondiocese.org or (703) 841-2514.

Event Date: May 26, 2024

Expiration Date: May 27, 2024

Office of Development

   (For use at parish discretion)

Gifts for Seminarian Education Endowment Fund (SEEF)

Please support our seminarians and SEEF, a permanent endowment fund established in 2011. SEEF's income provides funding for annual seminarian expenses such as room, board, tuition, health insurance and books, which total almost $45,000 per seminarian. Please give generously! To donate, make checks payable to: “Foundation for the CDA - SEEF.” Mail to: The Foundation, 200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 811, Arlington, VA 22203. Contact John French at john.french@arlingtondiocese.org or (703) 841-3819 with questions.

Expiration Date: N/A

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(For May 18-19 bulletin)

Stewardship Reflection, May 19, 2024, Pentecost Sunday

”There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.” - 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

All of us are blessed, regardless of our own individual circumstances. God has given each of us many gifts. How we use those gifts is our gift back to God. For God's plan to work, each must do what we are called to do. Guess what? We are not all called to do the same thing! For God's plan to work you have to do what God is calling you to do and I have to do what God is calling me to do.

19 de mayo de 2024, Domingo de Pentecostés

“Hay muchas clases de dones espirituales, pero el Espíritu Santo es la única fuente de esos dones. Hay diferentes maneras de servir a Dios, pero siempre es a un mismo Señor. Hay muchas maneras en las que Dios actúa, pero siempre es un mismo Dios el que realiza todas las cosas en nosotros.” - 1 Corintios 12:4-6

Independientemente de nuestras circunstancias individuales todos somos bendecidos. Dios nos da a cada uno muchos dones. La manera en la que utilizamos esos dones es nuestro don de vuelta a Dios. Para que el plan de Dios funcione, cada uno debe hacer la tarea para la cual ha sido llamado. Adivine qué. ¡No todos somos llamados a hacer la misma cosa! Para que el plan de Dios funcione usted tiene que hacer lo que Dios lo ha llamado a hacer, y yo tengo que hacer lo que Dios me ha llamado a hacer a mí.

Event Date: May 19, 2024

Expiration Date: May 20, 2024

(For May 25-26 bulletin)

Stewardship Reflection, May 26, 2024, The Most Holy Trinity

”The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ…” - Romans 8:16-17

If we are heirs to the kingdom of God, shouldn't we work to build up His kingdom? Shouldn't we be good stewards of our inheritance, using our time in prayer, our talent in charitable works and our treasure to care for the Church that God has left to us? Our Church is a treasured heirloom from God. Do we treat it that way?

26 de mayo de 2024, La Santísima Trinidad

“El Espíritu mismo da testimonio de que somos hijos de Dios, y como hijos también herederos, herederos de Dios y coherederos en Cristo...” - Romanos 8:16-17

Si somos los herederos del Reino de Dios, ¿no deberíamos trabajar para construir Su Reino? ¿No deberíamos ser buenos administradores de nuestra herencia, utilizando nuestro tiempo en oración, nuestros talentos en obras de caridad y nuestros tesoros para cuidar de la Iglesia que Dios nos ha dejado? Nuestra Iglesia es una preciada reliquia de Dios. ¿La tratamos como corresponde?”

Event Date: May 26, 2024

Expiration Date: May 27, 2024

(For June 1-2 bulletin)

Stewardship Reflection, June 2, 2024, Feast of Corpus Christi

”Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them and they all drank from it.” - Mark 14:23

Jesus, the perfect steward, gave thanks, just before He gave Himself up for us, completely for our salvation. He offers us the same chance to drink from His cup. In the bread and wine, we meet Christ personally. If we follow Him, drinking from His cup means we offer our own self-sacrifice, using all of our gifts for the benefit of others and to do His work on earth.

2 de junio de 2024, Fiesta de Corpus Christi

“Y tomando una copa, después de dar gracias, se la dio a ellos, y todos bebieron de ella.” - Marcos 14:23

Jesús, el perfecto administrador, dio gracias, justo antes de entregarse a Sí mismo por nosotros, por nuestra completa salvación. Él nos ofrece la misma oportunidad de beber de Su copa. En el pan y el vino, nos encontramos personalmente con Cristo. Si lo seguimos, tomar de Su copa significa que ofrecemos nuestro propio sacrificio, utilizando todos nuestros dones para beneficio de los demás y para hacer Sus obras en la tierra.

Event Date: June 2, 2024

Expiration Date: June 3, 2024

 (For June 8-9 Bulletin)

Stewardship Reflection. June 9, 2024, 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

”If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.” Mark 3:24

Within your parish community, do your ministries collaborate with each other or do they compete against each other? Do your parish ministries work for the greater glory of God or do they work for the glory of the people running them? The primary goal of parish ministry is not to increase Mass attendance, increase the number of volunteers or increase offertory. The primary goal is to be one Body of Christ that helps people take one step closer to Jesus. If it's not doing that, it's not worth doing.

9 de junio de 2024, 10o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

”Si un Reino está dividido contra sí mismo, ese reino no puede perdurar.” Marcos 3:24

¿Dentro de su comunidad parroquial, los ministerios colaboran entre sí o compiten unos contra otros? ¿Los ministerios de su parroquia trabajan para la mayor gloria de Dios o trabajan para la gloria de las personas que los dirigen? La meta principal de un ministerio parroquial no es incrementar la asistencia a la Misa, o aumentar el número de voluntarios o las ofrendas. La meta principal es ser uno en el Cuerpo de Cristo que ayude a la gente a estar un paso más cerca de Jesús. Si no lo está haciendo así, entonces no vale nada.

Event Date: June 9, 2024

Expiration Date: June 10, 2024

(For June 15-16 bulletin)

Stewardship Reflection, June 16, 2024, 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

”For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil.” - 2 Corinthians 5:10

We are all accountable for all of the gifts God has given us -- our time, our talent and our treasure; everything we have and everything we are. Each of us is accountable not only for our own life but for the lives of others as well. One day God will ask each of us what did we do with the gifts we were given. How will you respond?

16 de junio de 2024, 11o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

“Porque todos nosotros debemos comparecer ante el tribunal de Cristo, para que cada uno sea recompensado por sus hechos estando en el cuerpo, de acuerdo con lo que hizo, sea bueno o sea malo.” - 2 Corintios 5:10

Todos debemos responder por todos los dones que hemos recibido de Dios- nuestro tiempo, nuestro talento y nuestros tesoros; todo lo que tenemos y todo lo que somos. Cada uno de nosotros es responsable no solo de nuestra propia vida sino también de las vidas de otros. Un día Dios nos preguntará a cada uno de nosotros lo que hicimos con los dones que recibimos. ¿Cόmo responderá usted?

Event Date: June 16, 2024

Expiration Date: June 17, 2024

(For June 22-23 bulletin)

Stewardship Reflection, June 23, 2024, 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

”Then he asked them, 'Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?'” -- Mark 4:40

Do you really trust God? Is God your first choice or last resort? Is your faith something you just do on Sunday or do you live the Gospel message every day of the week? Many of us know about God. How many of us have a personal relationship with Him? Start now, open your heart to receive our Lord. Talk and listen to Him every day. Move your discipleship from head knowledge to heart knowledge.

23 de junio de 2024, 12o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

“Entonces Él les preguntó, ¿Por qué están tan asustados? ¿Todavía no tienen fe?” - Marcos 4:40

¿Realmente confía en Dios? ¿Es Dios su primera opción o su último recurso? ¿Su fe es algo que solo practica los Domingos o vive el mensaje del Evangelio cada día de la semana? Muchos de nosotros conocemos acerca de Dios. ¿Cuántos de nosotros tenemos una relación personal con Él? Comience ahora, abra su corazón para recibir al Señor. Hable con Él y escúchelo cada día. Mude su discipulado de conocimiento de la cabeza a conocimiento del corazón.

Event Date: June 23, 2024

Expiration Date: June 24, 2024

(For June 29-30 bulletin)

Stewardship Reflection, June 30, 2024, 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

”…as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their want, so that their abundance may supply your want, that there may be equality.” 2 Corinthians 8:14

One of the tenants of living a grateful and generous lifestyle is giving without expecting anything in return. It is important that we not only grow, nurture, and share our gifts; but that we also teach our children and encourage others to do the same. This is the communal aspect of our Catholic faith. We are the “Body of Christ.” We are called to be dependent on each other and not live in isolation.

30 de junio de 2024, 13o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

” ... En el momento actual la abundancia de ustedes suple la necesidad de ellos, para que también la abundancia de ellos supla la necesidad de ustedes, de modo que haya igualdad.” 2 Corintios 8:14

Una de las características de vivir un estilo de vida agradecido y generoso es dar sin esperar nada a cambio. Es importante no solo aumentar, cuidar y compartir nuestros dones; sino también es importante que se lo enseñemos a nuestros hijos y que animemos a los demás a hacer lo mismo. Ese es el aspecto comunitario de nuestra fe Católica. Somos el “Cuerpo de Cristo”. Somos llamados a depender los unos de los otros, no a vivir en aislamiento.

Event Date: June 30, 2024

Expiration Date: July 1, 2024

Office of Victim Assistance

(For May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2 bulletins)

Mass to Pray for Healing of Victims/Survivors of Abuse

All of the faithful are invited to attend a Mass to Pray for Healing of Victims/Survivors of Sexual Abuse celebrated by Bishop Burbidge at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Arlington on Monday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 830 23rd Street S., Arlington. Reception to follow. Please join us as we gather to pray for the healing of victims/survivors, their loved ones, and for the Church. This event is hosted by the Diocese of Arlington's Office of Victim Assistance. For more information, please call (703) 841-2530 or email victimassistance@arlingtondiocese.org.

Event Date: June 17, 2024

Expiration Date: June 18, 2024

File Attachment:
Mass to Pray for Healing of Victims/Survivors of Abuse flyer (PDF)

George Mason Catholic Campus Ministry

(For May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2 bulletins)

Thursday Night Gatherings at GMU's Bellarmine Chapel

The Catholic Campus Ministry at George Mason University is hosting Thursday Night Gatherings (TNG) for all local college students and graduating high school seniors on Thursdays in June and July, 7-9 p.m., at the St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel (4515 Roberts Road, Fairfax, VA). It's a great way to meet college students from different schools and stay connected to the Faith! Follow us @catholic.patriot on Instagram! Find out more at www.gmuccm.org  or email jhernandez@ccmgmu.org . (Please note: No TNG on July 4th!)

Event Dates: June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, 2024

Expiration Date: July 26, 2024

File Attachment:
Thursday Night Gatherings flyer (PDF)

San Damiano Spiritual Life Center

(For May 18-19, 25-26, and June 1-2 bulletins)

Praying Like the Ancient Fathers - Men's and Women's Retreat

Join Father Juan Puigbó, Pastor of St. Leo the Great Parish, for a unique men's and women's silent retreat. The first Christians faced many challenges from political and spiritual adversaries. The needs of the early Church were very pressing, but Christians learned very soon to trust in the Lord Jesus, their Savior. They took the Gospel so very much to heart that they surrendered their lives to Christ by dying as martyrs or by fleeing to the desert as monastics. Either way, their strong relationship with the living God made them giants of Christian spirituality--an excellent example for us in today's troubled world. This silent retreat begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 21, and ends at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. Retreat cost is $285 per person. For further information or to register, please contact Deacon Mark Maines at mark.maines@arlingtondiocese.org,

Event Dates: June 21-23, 2024

Expiration Date: June 24, 2024

File Attachment:
Praying Like the Ancient Fathers Retreat flyer (PDF)

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

(For May 18-19 bulletins)

Christus Vincit Organ Concert

The St. Andrew the Apostle Concert Series presents Organist Michael Murphy in "Christus Vincit -- The Majesty of the Organ" on Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m. in Clifton. Experience the grandeur of the St. Andrew the Apostle Pipe Organ of the Holy Archangels as Murphy performs a free concert of organ masterpieces from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Murphy will perform concert favorites by Bach, Mendelssohn, Widor, Langlais and more. The program will also include a series of organ chorale preludes covering the liturgical year, beginning with Advent and culminating with the Christus vincit ("Christ conquers”) celebrating Easter. The St Andrew the Apostle Choir will introduce each prelude with a singing of the corresponding hymn. A meet-the-artist reception will follow the performance. For more information visit www.st-andrew.org/concerts or call 703-817-1770.

Event Date: May 19, 2024

Expiration Date: May 20, 2024

File Attachment:
Christus Vincit flyer (PDF)
Christus Vincit image (png)

Office of Communications

(For use at parish discretion)

Diocesan Resource Page on Issues Affecting the Catholic Church Available

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington website includes a resource page where parishioners can access information regarding events affecting the Church. Read the policies on child protection and responses from Bishop Burbidge and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at www.arlingtondiocese.org/childprotection  

Expiration Date: N/A

  (For use at parish discretion)

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