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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...

2024 Chili Cook-Off

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Oct 14, 2024

Download form for (a) attendance and (b) entry into various cooking contests. The "charge to FACTS" is only for SFA School families. Parish families, please return the completed form and payment to the parish (Attn: Jessica Ulsenheimer)

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.

Scruples be gone

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | May 21, 2023

by Peter A. Drabbant Scrupulosity is a scourge many Christians suffer. It is an affliction that hinders one from flourishing toward a healthy and joyful Christian life. If left untreated, it can drive one simply mad. Scrupulosity belongs to the category of obsessive-compulsive disorder, a mental health condition whereby a person is plagued by obsessive thoughts often followed by compulsive behaviors. Usually, but not always, it is an inordinate fear of sinning against God or fearing his...

Stephen Ministry 2023

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | May 1, 2023

Stephen Ministry: Christ Caring for People through People Stephen Ministers are lay men and women from St Francis, trained through a 50-hour national program. We are not therapists or counselors but caring and empathetic Christians who will listen to you, not judge you, and not tell you what you need to do. We keep everything you say confidential, we meet with you regularly, one-on-one for as long as you need. We will pray with you if you desire but will definitely pray for you always. Christ...

The Reformations – Summer 2023

by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Apr 27, 2023

The Reformations - A study in Church History St. Francis is offering a six-week course on “The Reformations.” You will notice that the plural was used – and its use was intentional. Although popularly known as THE Protestant Reformation, in fact there was no single, coherent, or cohesive movement that marked the end of a united Christianity in the West. The reform movement in Germany differed from those in Switzerland, France, England, and the Low Countries. The six-week course will be but a...