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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
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Read Bishop's Report on the Arlington Diocese Synod results summary…
In English arlingtondioce... En Espanol arlingtondioce... SEPTEMBER IS HUNGER ACTION MONTH (HAM) This is Feeding America nationwide network of food banks' awareness campaign designed to mobilize the public to act on the issue. This September, choose to stand against hunger. Sharing, volunteering, pledging, fundraising, and donating are just a few ways to help end hunger. Look for the HAM calendar insert in this weekend’s bulletin. Thank you for your support to end hunger in our community. YOUTH MINISTRY:
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CARPENTER'S SHELTER DINNER Thursday, September 19 This month's dinner is stuffed peppers, enchiladas, rice and beans, green salad, fruit, brownies and lemonade. Contributions can be brought to the Parish Office 8:30-4:30, Monday-Friday the week of dinner, or 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. If delivering directly to the Shelter (930 N. Henry Street in Alexandria), label food the same and add our church name & "dinner". If you are a new contributor, or have a question, please contact Mary Resnick, 703-462- 4841, [email protected]. Thank you! RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) How can I develop a deeper relationship with God through prayer? How can I integrate faith and work responsibilities? If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and practices, the RCIA is for you! The process is open to all those considering joining the church and learning about the Catholic tradition, and those seeking to complete the sacraments of initiation. A new group is now forming. Our journey begins with a “no-strings” inquiry session on Thursday, October 3, at 7pm in Founder’s Room. For additional information, please contact Alice or Kevin Curtin at 703- 461-3082 or [email protected]. Contact Cecilia Lopez Oetgen, [email protected], for the date for classes in Spanish. CELEBRATING A GOLDEN OR SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR? If you were you married in 1974 or 1999, please join Bishop Michael Burbidge for the 2024 Mass for Jubilarians to be celebrated on Sunday, October 20th at 3:00pm at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington. Contact the parish office to register no later than October 2nd – contact Jeannette Gantz Daly, [email protected]. For more info, visit https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/family-life/ mass-for-marriage-jubilarians/. SNAP CAN HELP BUY GROCERIES Do you know someone who needs money to buy groceries? Ask them if they know about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – previously known as Food Stamps). SNAP benefits are substantial: the average monthly SNAP benefit for an individual is $195; for a family of 4 it is $684. Only 45% of the people in Arlington County who are eligible for SNAP benefits are receiving them; nationally only 30% of senior citizens eligible for SNAP are receiving benefits. VOICE/OLQP volunteers (most of them Spanish speakers) are helping people apply for SNAP on Saturday mornings in the Ministry Center. If you or someone you know would like more information about SNAP, or would like to make an appointment to apply for SNAP on a Saturday morning, please contact us at VOICE/[email protected]. HELP LOW INCOME STUDENTS RECEIVE A CATHOLIC EDUCATION and receive most of your donation back through tax savings! The Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit Program will award a 65% state tax credit for donations made to the Diocese of Arlington Scholarship Foundation, (DASF), which provide scholarships for low-income students new to our diocesan Catholic Schools. You do not have to itemize in order to use the 65% tax credit! Donations must be preauthorized in advance. Please see the bulletin or email [email protected], or go online for more details: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/Scholarship-Foundation/. INTERESTED IN FRESH ORGANIC GREENS? Curious about the possibilities of indoor farming? Considering one small step for the environment? Area2Farm, “down the block” from OLQP, offers a Sunday afternoon 1-hour tour on September 22 for adults and school-age children. Interested? For details and to register, contact an OLQP Integrity of Creation team member: [email protected]. There is a limited number of slots, so do not delay. Contact Anne Murphy today! ED TALKS ARE COMING – This year’s theme is Mental Health. On Friday, September 20, at 7 pm Ms. Laura Ragins will represent Children and Family Behavioral Health Services and Mr. Mark Doering will represent Adult Behavioral Health Services. Both will speak about Arlington Counties behavioral health offerings. All talks will be held in the Founder’s Room in the Ministry Center from 7-9 pm. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Sally Diaz-Wells, [email protected]. GO SOLAR – Sunday, September 22 at 11:00 AM on the Hall Stage. During the Season of Creation, the Integrity of Creation Team invites you to a presentation by Joelle Novey of Interfaith Power and Light to learn about residential and community solar opportunities. In addition to general information, Novey will discuss the solar purchasing group that will have just opened a week prior for individuals looking to save money on solar installation. No prior knowledge or commitment is necessary. Contact parishioner Dan Herrera with questions: [email protected]. RCIA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are seeking members of our community willing to support our candidates during the RCIA journey. There are two opportunities to help. As a sponsor, you would be journeying with a specific individual during the coming year. Companions on the Journey support the RCIA process through prayer and by periodic messages of support (about once a month) to one of our candidates. Companions are not required to attend our weekly RCIA sessions. Join us in making a difference in our participants' journeys of faith. To volunteer, please contact Alice or Kevin Curtin ([email protected]). NEWS FROM MEDOR During the first six months of 2024 the seed bank in Medor’s Agroforestry Program distributed 27,495 pounds of high quality black bean, pigeon pea and peanut seeds to 1,025 farmers. Farmers earned the seeds by planting and caring for trees. The Agroforestry Program empowers participants to help their environment and increase their harvests and income. It is a win-win situation! Also, the seed bank is sustainable! After harvest, the farmers return the same amount of seeds they borrowed plus 10% extra! We are grateful to all involved with this innovative program! Thank you to OLQP parishioners for supporting it! Please pray for peace and security in Haiti. STEPHEN MINISTRY…Asking for help… It takes humility and a recognition of vulnerability to ask for help. While Stephen Ministers may be the ones providing help, we recognize a relationship of two human beings in different situations in life, and that under different circumstances, roles could easily be reversed. If you are facing a difficult situation at home, work, or other life crisis or loss, a Stephen Minister commits to accompanying you through this crisis. Through compassionate listening, we believe in the healing power of God’s loving care for us, a gentle reminder that we are not alone. If you have questions, or would like to learn more about Stephen Ministry, please contact Joan Brown: [email protected] or 703-608-5059. FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP: Forming Your Conscience for Voting Since no one political candidate embodies the solution to all moral challenges concerning our faith, the Church refrains from dictating any candidate. Join us on September 19 at 7pm at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, for a non-partisan discussion of the true meaning of “Faithful Citizenship". Based on the USCCB’s “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” USCCB’s Introductory Note for Forming Your Conscience and Pope Francis’ thoughts on “A Better Kind of Politics,” St. John Neumann’s Racial Justice Ministry will host a lively dialogue investigating ways to align your choice of candidate with your value system within the framework of Catholic Social Teaching. The discussion will be led by Fr. Tom Ferguson, pastor of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria, and SJN parishioner Chris Offen assisting with the flow of questions. All are invited to join us—you bring the questions, and we will provide the refreshments! Please RSVP here so we may plan for this event. St. John Neumann is located at 11900 Lawyers Road in Reston. SHARE THE WORD Bible Study This year OLQP will be offering PSALMS: The School of Prayer. This program from Ascension Press, begins September 14 via Zoom. There are no prerequisites. The heart of the program is the shared discussion that allows us to bring our own experience to bear on the scriptures. Each lesson contains a video and then group discussion. Study materials can be purchased on the internet from the Ascension Press website. We meet on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, from 9:30-11am. Please join us as we study and reflect on the Word of God at the present moment of our lives. Contact Patricia Fitzgibbons: [email protected]. CARE FOR CREATION MEETING Please join the parish Integrity of Creation Team for their monthly meeting. Our September meeting will be September 9 at 7pm via Zoom. All are welcome to join us and help our parish care for our common home. For more information and for the Zoom link, please email [email protected]. GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION - For 10+ years on the 14th of every month a cadre of advocates for justice form a witness line in front of the National Rifle Association (NRA) headquarters on Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax. All are welcome and encouraged to join us on Saturday September 14 at 10:00 am. Many of us wear orange to show our support for gun safety laws. Because thousands are maimed or killed in the US each year due to readily available guns, we advocate for state and local legislation to curb access to guns. Our Christian ideals and values call us to advocate for life, especially the life of our brothers and sisters. We welcome the presence of others, especially people of faith. We meet on the sidewalk at 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax 22030. Come Out To GREEN VALLEY DAY! A free, fun event on Saturday, September 21, 12:00-5:00 pm, at Drew Elementary/John Robinson Townsquare (3500 S. Kenmore St. and 2400 S. Kenmore St., Arlington). Detail here (https://greenvalleyciv.org/calendar-community-events/event-flyers/) ADVOCATES for JUSTICE: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phillippians 4: 6-7). It seems too simple, but when we pray, we allow God to start growing our capacity to love each other as Jesus does — even people who are the most different from us. In an election year, choosing love feels extra challenging when our environment pushes us to pick one side and shun the other. Consider how we can/must keep choosing to love until November 5! The November 2024 election season is revving up! Early voting is right around the corner. Virginia's lengthy "no excuses" in-person and vote by mail period starts September 20. NOW is the time for
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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) 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) |
