Adult Faith Groups
Religious Education Director:
Theresa Palmisano, 703-979-5580, tpalmisano@olqpva.org
JustFaith
JustFaith is a justice-oriented formation process, which provides opportunities for individuals to study and be formed by the justice tradition articulated by the Scriptures, the Church's historical witness, theological inquiry and Church social teaching. Participants are empowered to develop a passion and thirst for justice and to express this passion in concrete acts of social ministry in their parish and in the community at large. This 24 week course usually begins in September.
Contact: Sally Diaz Wells - 703-979-5580, sdiazwells@olqpva.org.
Ujamaa Committee
The name "Ujamaa" means "familyhood"; thus, mutual cooperation. Ujamaa responds to the pastoral vision of the universal Church and reflects the special commitment of our parish to remember, reverence and celebrate the faith and gifts of our founders. The committee seeks to bring forth the cultural richness, gifts and skills of Black Catholics and to respond sensitively and forcefully to the needs of African Americans. In addition to cultural and educational events, activities are developed for the whole parish in liturgy, religious training, social justice and leadership training. It is hoped that all members of our multi-cultural parish will contribute and benefit.
Contact: Veronica Dabney - 703-698-8290, vdabney@cox.net
Bible Study, MOMS
A scripture study for moms of all generations meets twice monthly on Friday mornings, 9:30-11:30am. Small fee covers books; child care can be arranged, if needed. No prerequisites, just a desire to gather, study Scripture, and discuss our shared Catholic faith.
Contact: Michele Chang - 703-299-6209, miwchang@comcast.net
Share the Word Bible Study
Using the Little Rock Scripture Study Program and accompanying DVD this group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 9:30 am. All are welcome.
Contact: Pat Fitzgibbons - 703-960-0178, pfitzgibbons@cox.net
Christian Meditation Ministry
The Christian Meditation Ministry seeks to promote contemplative prayer, the prayer of the heart, where we are not thinking of God or talking to Him nor asking for anything. We are simply being with God who is in us through the Holy Spirit whom Jesus has given us. We teach a simple method of silence, stillness and simplicity and through our regular weekly meetings we give support to each other. Weekly meetings are Friday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:45 am and Monday evenings from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm. Contact: Susan - susanstarrsthompson@juno.com.
An adult meditation course on how to teach Meditation to Children was offered in fall 2013. A separate contact is available to discuss mediation for children. Contact: Alice - alicehogan2918@gmail.com or, Janet - jm7coneil@aol.com.
Men's Spirituality Group
This group meets the 4th Saturday morning of each month to pursue a practice of male spirituality.
Contact: Bill Casey - b13909@comcast.com, 703-568-3438.
Minkisi Ministry
"Lord, send the gift of your Spirit to fill this place, myself and the world." The Minkisi ministry believes that in the Spirit of the Living God we are all people of African descent on a spiritual journey - called to be healing instruments of God. In April 1997, this ministry began shortly after a parish revival led by Fr. A.J. McKnight, C.S.Sp. A small group of parishioners accepted the retreat director's challenge to continue meeting with others as "Christians under construction." Monthly parish gatherings focus on several aspects of adult faith formation: scripture, contemplative prayer, individual and group reflection, interracial dialogue and social action in the surrounding Nauck community. All are invited to the small group sessions usually held the first Monday of each month at 7:15 pm in the Discussion Room of the Parish Office Building. Nourishing open hearts and spirits, Minkisi also provides leadership in prayer services, in coffee hours and in an annual mini-retreat in November each year.
Contact: Cecilia Braveboy - 703-979-5389, jisaac3@verizon.net. For more information on our activities, visit the Minkisi Ministry web page.
Grupo de Oracion en Espanol "Mateo 25"
The Spanish Prayer Group "Mateo 25" was created to address a need expressed by parishioners who attend Mass in Spanish who were seeking the help of a prayer group to increase their spiritual and personal growth. Members felt a calling from God to achieve a goal: to be a large and vibrant prayer group that benefits all in achieving a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to open themselves to prayer and the reading of the Bible, to find significant relationship, to develop their potential to serve others and the OLQP parish. The primary mission of Mateo 25 is to evangelize people in their native language Spanish, build the word of God and achieve growth each day, and the purpose of our lives. Encourage service ministries such as the ministry of prayer, liturgical services, social and the welcome committee. Join members of Mateo 25 Wednesdays, 7-9 pm in Fr. Ray Hall. The gathering begins with praying the Rosary and continues with praise, prayer, Gospel reading of the day and personal reflections, and occasionally a topic of interest to the community.
Contact: Alex Salgado -
Odalis Barrios -703-582-7501
Roxana Villalta - 571-275-3505
E-mail: grupodeoracionmateo25@gmail.com. Facebook: Mateo Veinticinco
Namaste
This is a gathering of seekers and contemplative activists interested in balancing social justice and spirituality. The group meets weekly for meditation, prayer, formation, and faith sharing. Namasté is an expression that translates as "the God in me greets and blesses the God in you" and is the recognition that we share a common divinity. Namasté participates in periodic activities including filmfests, retreats, vision board exercises, and pilgrimages. Additionally, a small group meets bi-weekly for WISP (Writing: Intentional Spiritual Practice). We invite you to join us on Tuesday evenings at 7PM in the Peace Room (basement of OLQP Ministry Center).
Contact: Kris Casey - Casey.kris@gmail.com
Joan Grey - greyjs@gmail.com, or
Anne Murphy - anne.murphy2244@gmail.com, 703-536-4106.
Theresa Palmisano, 703-979-5580, tpalmisano@olqpva.org
JustFaith
JustFaith is a justice-oriented formation process, which provides opportunities for individuals to study and be formed by the justice tradition articulated by the Scriptures, the Church's historical witness, theological inquiry and Church social teaching. Participants are empowered to develop a passion and thirst for justice and to express this passion in concrete acts of social ministry in their parish and in the community at large. This 24 week course usually begins in September.
Contact: Sally Diaz Wells - 703-979-5580, sdiazwells@olqpva.org.
Ujamaa Committee
The name "Ujamaa" means "familyhood"; thus, mutual cooperation. Ujamaa responds to the pastoral vision of the universal Church and reflects the special commitment of our parish to remember, reverence and celebrate the faith and gifts of our founders. The committee seeks to bring forth the cultural richness, gifts and skills of Black Catholics and to respond sensitively and forcefully to the needs of African Americans. In addition to cultural and educational events, activities are developed for the whole parish in liturgy, religious training, social justice and leadership training. It is hoped that all members of our multi-cultural parish will contribute and benefit.
Contact: Veronica Dabney - 703-698-8290, vdabney@cox.net
Bible Study, MOMS
A scripture study for moms of all generations meets twice monthly on Friday mornings, 9:30-11:30am. Small fee covers books; child care can be arranged, if needed. No prerequisites, just a desire to gather, study Scripture, and discuss our shared Catholic faith.
Contact: Michele Chang - 703-299-6209, miwchang@comcast.net
Share the Word Bible Study
Using the Little Rock Scripture Study Program and accompanying DVD this group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 9:30 am. All are welcome.
Contact: Pat Fitzgibbons - 703-960-0178, pfitzgibbons@cox.net
Christian Meditation Ministry
The Christian Meditation Ministry seeks to promote contemplative prayer, the prayer of the heart, where we are not thinking of God or talking to Him nor asking for anything. We are simply being with God who is in us through the Holy Spirit whom Jesus has given us. We teach a simple method of silence, stillness and simplicity and through our regular weekly meetings we give support to each other. Weekly meetings are Friday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:45 am and Monday evenings from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm. Contact: Susan - susanstarrsthompson@juno.com.
An adult meditation course on how to teach Meditation to Children was offered in fall 2013. A separate contact is available to discuss mediation for children. Contact: Alice - alicehogan2918@gmail.com or, Janet - jm7coneil@aol.com.
Men's Spirituality Group
This group meets the 4th Saturday morning of each month to pursue a practice of male spirituality.
Contact: Bill Casey - b13909@comcast.com, 703-568-3438.
Minkisi Ministry
"Lord, send the gift of your Spirit to fill this place, myself and the world." The Minkisi ministry believes that in the Spirit of the Living God we are all people of African descent on a spiritual journey - called to be healing instruments of God. In April 1997, this ministry began shortly after a parish revival led by Fr. A.J. McKnight, C.S.Sp. A small group of parishioners accepted the retreat director's challenge to continue meeting with others as "Christians under construction." Monthly parish gatherings focus on several aspects of adult faith formation: scripture, contemplative prayer, individual and group reflection, interracial dialogue and social action in the surrounding Nauck community. All are invited to the small group sessions usually held the first Monday of each month at 7:15 pm in the Discussion Room of the Parish Office Building. Nourishing open hearts and spirits, Minkisi also provides leadership in prayer services, in coffee hours and in an annual mini-retreat in November each year.
Contact: Cecilia Braveboy - 703-979-5389, jisaac3@verizon.net. For more information on our activities, visit the Minkisi Ministry web page.
Grupo de Oracion en Espanol "Mateo 25"
The Spanish Prayer Group "Mateo 25" was created to address a need expressed by parishioners who attend Mass in Spanish who were seeking the help of a prayer group to increase their spiritual and personal growth. Members felt a calling from God to achieve a goal: to be a large and vibrant prayer group that benefits all in achieving a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to open themselves to prayer and the reading of the Bible, to find significant relationship, to develop their potential to serve others and the OLQP parish. The primary mission of Mateo 25 is to evangelize people in their native language Spanish, build the word of God and achieve growth each day, and the purpose of our lives. Encourage service ministries such as the ministry of prayer, liturgical services, social and the welcome committee. Join members of Mateo 25 Wednesdays, 7-9 pm in Fr. Ray Hall. The gathering begins with praying the Rosary and continues with praise, prayer, Gospel reading of the day and personal reflections, and occasionally a topic of interest to the community.
Contact: Alex Salgado -
Odalis Barrios -703-582-7501
Roxana Villalta - 571-275-3505
E-mail: grupodeoracionmateo25@gmail.com. Facebook: Mateo Veinticinco
Namaste
This is a gathering of seekers and contemplative activists interested in balancing social justice and spirituality. The group meets weekly for meditation, prayer, formation, and faith sharing. Namasté is an expression that translates as "the God in me greets and blesses the God in you" and is the recognition that we share a common divinity. Namasté participates in periodic activities including filmfests, retreats, vision board exercises, and pilgrimages. Additionally, a small group meets bi-weekly for WISP (Writing: Intentional Spiritual Practice). We invite you to join us on Tuesday evenings at 7PM in the Peace Room (basement of OLQP Ministry Center).
Contact: Kris Casey - Casey.kris@gmail.com
Joan Grey - greyjs@gmail.com, or
Anne Murphy - anne.murphy2244@gmail.com, 703-536-4106.
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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) |
