"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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MINKISI ANNUAL MINI RETREAT
Have you registered for Minkisi ministry’s 22nd Annual Mini-Retreat, “In Total Praise!”, Nov. 9, Sat., 9 am-3 pm? Be refreshed and renewed in Mass 9:00 am in Church with Fr. Robert Boxie, followed by faith talks with Therese Wilson Favors in Fr. Ray Hall. For a prayer tribute booklet, send names/photos of veterans, current soldiers, dates of service in units in the armed forces. By Nov. 1, send military info &/or retreat registrations to Cecilia Braveboy: jisaac3@verizon.net .

PROTECT REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging Catholics to contact their representatives to support the Guaranteed Refugee Admissions Ceiling Enhancement (GRACE) Act, S. 1088, H.R. 2146, which would set 95,000 as the minimum  number of refugees allowed to resettle here. The current minimum is 30,000 and there are 1.4 million worldwide needing resettlement. Go to JusticeforImmigrants.org to take action on this important issue.

SOCKTOBER
So Others May Eat (SOME) is in need of new and gently used socks for the homeless – they take up a collection throughout the month of October and OLQP will participate again this year. There will be a box for donations at the back of church throughout the month of October. Please place your donations in the box. Questions? Contact Sally Diaz-Wells: 703-979-5580 or sdiazwells@olqpva.org

FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you available to pick up donated foods for the Food Pantry on Tuesday evenings once a month? Panera’s in the mall donate their unsold items to our food pantry and we need someone to pick up the items once per month. Please contact Sally Diaz-Wells: 703-979-5580 or sdiazwells@olqpva.org

OLQP 75TH YEAR PHOTO DIRECTORY
Please be part of our 75th anniversary directory by having your portrait taken. For your convenience, all photography and portrait viewing will take place at our church with NO sitting fee. You will have a variety of poses taken. One pose will be selected for the directory. In addition to your complimentary 8x10, you will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits on the day of your portrait session.  Photography sessions start on November 18th and run into December. Please sign up here: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/b2gxkv9g/ or outside of church after mass. if you have any questions or would like to assist with this effort contact Patrick Julius: patjulius@verizon.net

PODCAST STUDY
Join a group of fellow OLQP parishioners as we explore a different perspective on race and ethnicity through the acclaimed podcast: Seeing White, a 14-part series examining the invisible, unmarked and unnamed systems that prop up racism in our society. This Community Listen and Reflect discussion group, limited to 16 people, will meet alternate Mondays starting October 21, ending June 1, 7:30-9:00 pm. There is a $150 program fee to cover costs associated with this program, which will be led by professional facilitators. Registration is limited to registered, active OLQP parishioners. Please contact Michele Chang at miwchang5@gmail.com to register by October 15. Or you can register online at
 https://web4u.forms-db.com/view.php?id=538248.

CARPENTER'S SHELTER - OCTOBER 17
October’s Dinner: made-to-order subs, homemade potato salad, fruit, brownies and lemonade. Please sign up: board in back of church, email mary.resnick@gmail.com, or call 703-462-4842 to offer contributions or to access signup online. Contributions can be brought to the Parish Office kitchen Mon – Fri, 8:30- 4:30, labeled "Carpenter’s Shelter" and placed in refrigerator, freezer, or counter. Please do not
leave food in the Founders Room or Fr. Ray Hall kitchens. If delivering on the day of dinner, we'll gladly receive it at Fr. Ray Hall between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. If bringing food directly to Carpenter’s Shelter
(located temporarily at Landmark Mall) label clearly “OLQP, Dinner, Thursday October 17". Thank you!
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Upcoming Events 
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Friday 10/11 - "Ed Talk" on Sexism - 7 pm - Founders Room

Monday 10/14 - Theology on Tap - 7 pm - Lost Dog Cafe, 2920 Columbia Pike, Arlington

Thursday 10/24 - OLQP Gun Violence Prevention Team meeting - 7 pm - Fr. Ray Hall Library

Sunday 11/3 - Stephen Ministry program on resilience - 3:30 pm

Friday 11/8 - "Ed Talk" on Racism - 7 pm - Founders Room

Saturday 11/9 - Minkisi Annual Retreat - 9 am-3 pm

Saturday 11/23 - Pie making - 9 am - 12 pm - Fr. Ray Hall

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