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Bishop Burbidge Statement on Minneapolis

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 29, 2025

August 29, 2025 We are united in prayer for those who died, were injured and traumatized by the attack on Wednesday at Annunciation Catholic School during Mass in Minneapolis. We pray that Our Lord will embrace in his love the children who died; heal those who were injured; and grant strength and consolation to the children’s families and the entire community. We entrust the shooter to God’s divine love and infinite mercy. As we continue to witness killings and violence in our country, we ask:...

Jubilarian’s Mass

by Chanel Marquis | Aug 5, 2025

Jubilarian Mass and Celebration of Marriage Are you celebrating your Silver or Golden Marriage Jubilee this year? Were you married in 1975 or 2000? Then please contact the Parish Office to make sure that you are registered for the “2025 Mass for Jubilarians.” This Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 19th at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, VA. The Parish Office must submit all registrations to the Office for Family Life as...

Mary’s Baby Shower

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | May 11, 2025

In honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for the entire month of May, we are collecting new baby clothing (sizes newborn to 12 months), blankets, and disposable diapers (sizes newborn to size 3). All of this is to support St. Francis House clients and clients of Birthright in Dale City. When: May 1 through 29th Where: the Pack-n-Play located in the vestibule of the church or at either of these homes Collette White - 17223 Miss Packard Court, Dumfries VA 22026 Delores Coimbra - 17419 Four Seasons...

Annual Car Raffle

by Chanel Marquis | Feb 26, 2025

...You know, you have to buy a ticket to win...just saying... Take a chance! For $5 a ticket you can have the possibility of winning one of 4 new 2025 vehicles similar to the ones shown. And that's not all! There are also 21 cash prizes available - totaling $40,000. All unsold and ticket stubs with payment are due no later than April 29th. The drawing will be held on May 3rd at All Saints Catholic Church, our raffle partner. Car raffle entrants do not need to be present to win. We need...

Dog Days of Summer

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jul 9, 2023

The expression the "dog days" gives rise to the humid, hot days of summer when we are all just looking for a cool, shaded spot to wait out the sweltering day. I assumed that our canine friends got singled out and tagged with the expression. Turns out it was something different. The dog in dog days is the Dog Star, aka Sirius, the star that represents the hound of the hunter Orion in the eponymous constellation. The star has long been associated with sultry weather in the northern hemisphere...

Parishioner Featured in Arlington Catholic Herald

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | May 21, 2023

May 2023 - Parishioner John Powell, Lt.Col. USA (Ret.) was featured in a wonderful article celebrating Memorial Day. Take a moment to read the article here.

Principles for Parish Life and Ministry

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 31, 2022

Principles for the community and our parish in ministry, but also great principles for life in the world. THY WILL BE DONE - Are we completely giving ourselves over to God’s will? And embracing the high adventure of His plan, over our plan, wherever that may lead? LOVE OUR PEOPLE - Are we loving our people above all else and as if they are Jesus in disguise? Are we detached from things, money, power, honor and comfort, so we are free to love people most fully? Are we helping each person take...

Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 11, 2022

Life and Dignity of the Human Person Do I respect the life and dignity of every human person from conception through natural death? Do I recognize the face of Christ in all others around me whatever their race, class, age, or abilities? Do I work to protect the dignity of others when it is being threatened? Call to Family, Community, and Participation Do I try to make positive contributions in my family and in my community? Do my beliefs, attitudes, and choices strengthen or undermine the...

The Immaculate Conception

by Transfer Agent | Dec 3, 2021

It’s important to understand what the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception is and what it is not. Some people think the term refers to Christ’s conception in Mary’s womb without the intervention of a human father; but that is the Virgin Birth. Others think the Immaculate Conception means Mary was conceived “by the power of the Holy Spirit,” in the way Jesus was, but that, too, is incorrect. The Immaculate Conception means that Mary, whose conception was brought about the normal way, was...