"I was hungry and you gave me food, thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me..." Matthew 25:35
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church is dedicated to witnessing the teachings of Jesus Christ, especially the Gospel of Saint Matthew, Chapter 25:31-46. |
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REGISTRATIONS FOR FAITH FORMATION AND SACRAMENTAL PREP ARE NOW OPEN Programming will be online until we are able to meet in person. There will be info sessions August 12 and September 9 at 6 pm (in English) and at 7 pm (in Spanish) through Zoom. Click here for more information in English. Registration deadline is September 25, 2020. INSCRIPCIONES PARA FORMACIÓN DE FE Y PREPARACIÓN SACRAMENTAL ESTÁN DISPONIBLES La programación será en línea hasta que nos podamos reunir en persona. Habrá sesiones de información el 12 de agosto y 9 de septiembre a las 6pm (en inglés) y a las 7pm (en español) por Zoom. Haga cliq aqui para más información en español. La fecha límite de inscripción es el 25 de septiembre, 2020. OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CORONAVIRUS STATUS - 8/2/2020 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - AUGUST 15 There will be one bilingual Mass at 10 a.m. It is open to the public with a 50 person maximum and will be livestreamed. Misa bilingüe para la Fiesta de la Asunción de la Virgen Maria el sábado, 15 de agosto a las 10 a.m. La Misa estará abierta al público (máximo de 50 personas) y se transmitirá en vivo. * Pray the Novena for the Assumption of the Virgin Mary - August 6-14 * Rezan la Novena de la Asunción de la Virgen Maria - 6-14 de agosto NEW TEMPORARY MASS SCHEDULE: COMMUNION SERVICE after each Mass (Please distance-gather at Church entrance; ~ 12:35 pm on weekdays) All Masses are live-streamed, both weekday and weekend (https://www.facebook.com/OLQPArlington) WEEKDAY PUBLIC MASS SCHEDULE – Monday-Thursday, 12 noon in English, Open to the Public Fridays, 12 noon in Spanish, Closed to the Public WEEKEND PUBLIC MASSES – Must sign-up in advance to attend On line: https://www.ourladyqueenofpeace.org/mass-sign-ups.html, or By e-mail: office@ourladyqueenofpeace.org, or By phone: 703-979-5580 Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 pm, Sunday Morning Mass at 10 am Sunday Mass in Spanish, 2 pm on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays/month (Closed to the public 2nd & 4th Sunday when Padre Jose presides) Please provide the following information for signup: Name, email address, cell phone number, home phone number, number of family members attending including yourself (family members must live together). Please do not sign up more than once per month. Please keep in mind for your well-being and that of all our parishioners: * All must be aware that there is an inherent risk in gathering in any large group in the midst of a pandemic, so please use your best judgment. * For everyone’s safety, please observe distancing as you walk from your car to the front doors of the church where a Porter will be waiting to direct you to your seat. You must remain in your assigned seat throughout Mass. After the Final Blessing, please follow the Porter’s instructions for leaving. Do not gather outdoors or in the parking lot. As per Bishop Burbidge’s instructions for the celebration of public Masses: * All the faithful of the Diocese of Arlington are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. * Face Coverings · You MUST wear a cloth face covering or disposable face mask. Please bring your own. Parishes may have a limited supply designated for those in true need, not for general distribution. * Hand Hygiene · You are expected to disinfect your hands when entering the church and encouraged to do so again immediately before receiving Communion. Please bring your own hand sanitizer, which should contain at least 60% alcohol. NUEVO HORARIO PROVISIONAL PARA LAS MISAS: Servicio de Comunión después de cada Misa, reúnanse con distanciamiento en la entrada de la iglesia (a las 12:35 pm durante la semana) Todas las Misas se transmitirán en vivo, durante la semana y los fines de semana (https://www.facebook.com/OLQPArlington) MISAS DURANTE LA SEMANA-- De lunes a jueves, 12 del mediodía en inglés, abiertas al público Los viernes, 12 del mediodía en español, cerrada al público MISAS LOS FINES DE SEMANA-- Se tiene que inscribir por anticipado para asistir. En linea: https://www.ourladyqueenofpeace.org/registro-para-misa.html o Por correo electrónico: office@ourladyqueenofpeace.org, o Por teléfono: 703-979-5580 Misa de vigilia los sábados a las 4 pm, Los domingos por la mañana a las 10 am Misa en español los domingos a las 2 pm el 1er, 3er y 5to domingo del mes (Cerradas al público el 2do y el 4to domingo cuando el celebrante es el Padre José) Proporcione la siguiente información para inscribirse: Nombre, dirección de correo electrónico, número de teléfono celular, número de teléfono de la casa, número de miembros de la familia que asistirán, incluyéndose a usted (los miembros de la familia deben vivir juntos). Por favor, inscríbase como máximo una vez por mes. * Todos deben estar conscientes de que existe un riesgo inherente al reunirse en cualquier grupo grande en medio de una pandemia, por lo tanto, usen su mejor criterio. * Para la seguridad de todos, observe el distanciamiento mientras camina desde su automóvil hasta las puertas delanteras de la iglesia donde un anfitrión lo estará esperando para dirigirlo a su asiento. Debe permanecer en su asiento asignado durante la Misa. Después de la Bendición final, siga las instrucciones del anfitrión para salir. No se reúna al aire libre o en el estacionamiento. Según las instrucciones del Obispo Burbidge para la celebración de misas públicas: *Todos los fieles de la Diócesis de Arlington están dispensados de la obligación de asistir a Misa los domingos y los días de precepto. *Protecciones faciales · TIENE QUE usar algún tipo de protección facial o mascarilla descartable. Sírvase traer su propia protección o mascarilla. Las parroquias tal vez tengan una cantidad limitada designada para quienes realmente las necesitan, pero no para distribución general. *Higiene de manos · Se espera que usted se desinfecte las manos en el momento que ingresa a la iglesia y se le invita a que repita la desinfección inmediatamente antes de comulgar. Traiga su propio gel desinfectante para las manos, con un contenido mínimo de 60% de alcohol. ONLINE GIVING/DONACIONES EN LÍNEA We rely on your weekly contributions to cover all parish expenses. With the heightened concern over the Covid-19 virus, many are choosing wisely to stay home. At the same time, if your circumstances allow, we ask that you continue to support the parish on a weekly basis by enrolling in online giving at Faithdirect.net or a bill-pay program so that we are assured of your support even when you cannot join us for Mass. The Faith Direct parish code is VA271. We thank you for your consideration. Dependemos de sus contribuciones semanales para cubrir todos los gastos de la parroquia. Con la creciente preocupación por el virus Covid-19, muchos eligen sabiamente quedarse en casa. Al mismo tiempo, si sus circunstancias lo permiten, le pedimos que continúe apoyando a la parroquia semanalmente al inscribirse para hacer donaciones en línea a través de Faithdirect.net o de un programa de pago de facturas para que tengamos la seguridad de su apoyo incluso cuando no pueda unirse a nosotros para la Misa. El código parroquial de Faith Direct es VA271. Le agradecemos su consideración. MATTHEW 25 STORE -VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Matt 25 has opened. Volunteers are needed to work outside on the patio behind the Ministry Center. (The indoor store will remain closed.) We will open two days a week: Thursdays and Saturdays from 9-11 am. The store currently needs sorters. Because we do not have enough sorters, the donation bins will only be available on Saturday from 9-4 or until the bin is full. If you have time to come in to help, let us know. Training is available. Please contact Sally Diaz-Wells at sdiazwells@olqpva.org or Elaine Duffy at elaine339@yahoo.com. OLQP ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Please help us with this OLQP tradition. While the pandemic means Arlington and Alexandria schools are starting school online, at least initially, children still need supplies. This is especially important for those families who may have lost a job or face eviction. This year, we will provide a bag of supplies including some pandemic related items, but NOT backpacks. You can help in 3 ways--donate money, buy supplies and drop off or ship to OLQP, or make child or adult size masks. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Vinkenes: patvinkenes@yahoo.com. Please leave supplies in the food pantry bins behind Father Ray Hall. Thank you for your support. These are the items needed: 648 washable child-size masks 152 washable adult-size masks 100 bottles of hand sanitizer 228 markers 228 crayons 228 scissors 50 pkg dry erase markers 1276 notebooks 4800 pencils 400 sharpeners 400 erasers 1716 pens 648 pocket folders 1140 glue sticks (No backpacks this year.) YOUTH MINISTRY FOR 7TH - 12TH GRADERS A program year kick-off meeting via Zoom is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Please be on the look-out for meeting information. CARPENTER'S SHELTER SUPPER - AUGUST 20 Our menu this month is chicken and tuna pastas, brownies and lemonade. Please email mary.resnick@gmail.com to offer a contribution, or 703-462-4841 if questions. Contributions can be brought to the Parish Office kitchen Monday through Friday between 8:30- 3:30 labeled "Carpenter’s Shelter" and placed in refrigerator, freezer, or counter. If delivering on the day of dinner, bring to Father Ray Hall between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. If bringing food directly to Carpenter’s Shelter, label clearly “OLQP, Dinner & Date", and call them to let them know you’re dropping off. Thank you! |
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Our Lady Queen of Peace
2700 South 19th Street Arlington, Virginia, 22204, USA 703-979-5580 Office 703-979-5590 Fax office@ourladyqueenofpeace.org Office hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed on federal holidays)Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:15am, 1:00pm (Spanish), 6:00pm (Young Adult Mass) |
