Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church - Arlington, VA
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our History
    • Staff >
      • Parish Administration & Communication
    • News and Bulletins
    • Just a Thought...or two...
    • Learning Alley
    • Gallery
    • Register with OLQP
    • Contact Us
  • Worship
    • Mass Times and Schedule
    • Live-stream Schedule & Special Mass Programs
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Sacraments
    • Music Ministry
  • Our Faith
    • Faith Formation >
      • Foundations & Family Circles
      • Children's Liturgy of the Word
      • Sacraments
      • Youth & Young Adult
    • Formacion en la Fe 2023-2024 >
      • Circulos Familiares y Fundamentos 2023-2024
      • Preparacion Sacramental 2022-2023
      • Liturgia para ninos y grupo juvenil 2022-2023
      • Inscripciones
    • Adult Faith Groups
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Resources/Recursos
  • Get Involved
    • Matthew 25
    • Food Pantry
    • SAINT ISIDORE"S GARDEN
    • Gabriel Project
    • Environmental Issues
    • Social Justice and Outreach >
      • Haiti Ministry
    • Pastoral Care/Hospitality >
      • Stephen Ministry
  • Donate
  • Register with OLQP
  • Faith Formation Registration
  • Contact Us

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"I was hungry and you gave me food, thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me..." Matthew 25:35

About Us
​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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Our parish offers a wide range of ministry opportunities. Whether you'd like to learn more, pray more, or serve more, we have a ministry for you.
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Making an offering of our financial resources is an integral part of what it means to be a Christian. We have a variety ways to make it easy for you to support our church.
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Wishing you a month of reflection, empowerment, and gratitude as we celebrate the contributions and achievements of the Black community.
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Two Holy Hours to Pray for Peace and Unity in our Nation   In union with parishes around the US, in response to the invitation of USCCB President Archbishop Paul Coakley, requesting that all the faithful in the United States, make a personal holy hour pleading to God to bring peace and unity to our divided nation,  Bishop Burbidge is asking parishes to hold a holy hour for peace In the coming days. 
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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Evening and weekend activities (except scheduled Masses): OLQP follows the decision of Arlington Public Schools for cancellation of evening and weekend activities. Those traveling outside the local school district should use their best judgment. For the most up-to-date information for Arlington Public Schools, please call 1-866-322-4277 or visit: www.apsva.us/post/inclement-weather-announcements/.
Parish Office Staff and Weekday Activities, 8:30am-4:30pm: Office and weekday activities follow the decision of the Federal Government. Tune in to your local radio and tv stations for updated information or visit www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/
Masses: The decision to cancel Masses within the Diocese of Arlington is made by Bishop Burbidge and broadcast on local radio and tv stations.
To the extent it’s possible, notice will be placed on the parish website and recorded on the phone message. Please use your best judgement when traveling outside the immediate area.

2025 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS Please watch for your 2025 contribution statement in the mail. Statements detailing your 2025 donations have been mailed. Please note: USPS service in our area has been sporadic so please be patient; however, if you have not received your statement by the second week in February please email or call Christina, [email protected], 703-979-5580, to have a copy emailed or resent. Thank you.
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YOUTH MINISTRY:
  • UPDATE -- Catholic Heart Work Camp is scheduled for July 12 - 17, 2026, for rising 8th - 12th graders in Detroit, Michigan. Applications are now open: https://tinyurl.com/OLQPVACHWC2026. Please see the flyer in the back of church for details. Adult Volunteers needed to accompany our youth! This week-long service program relies on parishes making a community effort. Join us!
  • GOT SOME TIME ON YOUR HANDS? Adult volunteers needed to accompany our youth at our weekly gatherings, retreats, and work camps. No experience is necessary! Virtus training and background checks are required. If interested, please complete the interested form here, https://tinyurl.com/OLQPVAYMVOL. For more information, please contact Rebecca Grant Jenkins, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries, [email protected].
  • YOU BUY, WE FRY Fellowship Fish Fry Take Out Lenten Fish Fry - Join us Friday, February 20 at 6:00pm for Fr. Martin's fish, shrimp, or combo dinner with fries and coleslaw. $15.00 per order. Proceeds go to support the Youth & Young Adult Ministries work camp mission and pilgrimage trips. Pre-order today - https://tinyurl.com/OLQPVAFISHFRY or scan here, Or for more details, contact Rebecca Grant Jenkins, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries. Her information is in the bulletin and on the website. To pay in advance, please go to Parishsoft: https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/FD-271?tab=home , then choose "Fellowship Fundraiser" in the drop-down box.

MATTHEW 25 is looking for sorters. They work to get the store restocked and sort and store items. The days are Monday through Thursday from 9am until 12noon in the Ministry Center. Volunteer one day a week or four; we just need help. Interested, please contact Sally Diaz-Wells at [email protected].

​FOOD PANTRY is looking for help with picking up bread on Thursday mornings. The bread is donated to us, but we need to pick it up in Lorton. Interested? Please contact Sally Diaz-Wells at [email protected].

CARPENTER'S SHELTER DINNER, Thursday, February 19 Our dinner this month is lasagna, broccoli, salad, brownies & lemonade. Your food can be delivered to the parish office kitchen Tuesday through Thursday (Feb 17- 19; office is closed Monday), during their office hours, 8:30-4:30, or to Fr. Ray Hall kitchen on the day of dinner, 4:30-5:00pm. Please label food with date and description and place it in the refrigerator, freezer or counter. Note, if you're delivering directly to the Shelter (930 N. Henry Street in Alexandria), label food the same and add our church name & "dinner." Susan Bruns is coordinating this month's meal. If you are a new contributor or have a question, please contact her at [email protected].

FEEL THE HERITAGE FESTIVAL, February 21 Join Arlington County Parks & Recreation for our annual Feel the Heritage, a vibrant community festival celebrating the rich cultural traditions, history, and creativity that shape our community. This year's Festival will celebrate the 2026 national Black History Month theme, "A Century of Black History Commemoration". The event takes place Saturday, February 21, from 12–5 pm at Charles Drew Community Center, and is free and open to all ages! Feel the Heritage brings together live performances, interactive activities, local vendors, and engaging cultural experiences designed for the whole family. While the event is free to attend and walk-ins are welcome, registration is encouraged. RSVP here to let us know you are coming!

CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE to Fátima, Lourdes, Zaragoza, Madrid with Fr. Pontien Kenfack ZOOM Meeting or In-person – Please mark you calendars for Tuesday, February 17, 6-8pm. Contact Fr. Pontien for the zoom link if that’s your preference: [email protected]. All pilgrims preparing for the trip to Fátima, Lourdes, Madrid, and Zaragoza with Fr. Pontien this year are invited to a meeting either in person in the Ministry Center, Founders Room or via Zoom. All who are interested and who would like to learn more are encouraged to attend. Please contact Fr. Pontien for the zoom link or come in person.

STONE SOUP SUPPER SERIES -- The annual series will begin on Friday, February 20, with 6:00pm Mass followed by a modest meal with a speaker or film beginning promptly at 7:00pm. This year’s theme is Almsgiving: Time, Talent and Treasure. If you want to hear a different take on what Lent has to offer, come join us for a wonderful evening. We will have the series this year in Father Ray Hall.

THE ROSARY: Meditations on the Mysteries of Christ Join us Wednesdays in the church at 12:45pm for a weekly rotation of the mediations on the mysteries of Christ: The Joyful Mysteries, The Luminous Mysteries, The Sorrowful Mysteries, The Glorious Mysteries. Come weekly or when convenient.

INTEGRITY OF CREATION MINISTRY SEEKING NEW MEMBERS Join us in engaging parishioners, encouraging sustainability practices and helping to plan events for the important work of caring for God's creation. Join our small, but mighty group of fellow parishioners in this important work. Monthly meetings are held on-line. Special events are planned during Lent, in April for Earth Month, and in the fall with an outdoor music celebration. Contact: Kathleen Brown at [email protected] to join our ministry team.

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO BE A LAY DOMINICAN? You are invited to join the St. Mary Magdalene Lay Dominicans for prayer, fellowship, and discussion on Sunday, February 15, from 5:00−6:45 pm in the Parish House of St. James Catholic Church: 913 Park Avenue, Falls Church VA 22046 (use small adjacent parking lot). Lay Dominicans are single or married members of the Dominican Order who have responded to a call to live the Dominican way of life in their own families and occupations. The Dominican charism is one of prayer, study, community, and apostolate. Of these, study is perhaps the most distinctive element. We are life-long learners, who put that thirst for Truth at the service of our apostolic efforts. For more information, contact Rose Folsom at [email protected].

REGISTER WITH THE PARISH UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION LET US KNOW YOU’RE MOVING
If you have not officially registered with the parish, we invite you to do so. Updated, accurate information is very useful to us, especially in communicating important news like a weather-related closure. Visit the parish website (www.olqpva.org) click on About Us >> Register >> Register
With Us. If you have had an addition to your family, if you have had a change of address or if you would like to know what information we have on file for your family, please send a message to Jeannette Gantz Daly in the parish office: [email protected].

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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
[email protected]
Office hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed on federal holidays)
  • ​Inclement Weather Policy
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: Vigil Mass at 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8 am, 9:30 am, 11:15 am, 1 pm (Spanish),
​6 pm (young adult)

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