First Friday Adoration on August 6-7

Afternoon and Overnight Hours

Come and spend some time with Our Lord in Adoration! Let Him pour his Grace and Mercy over you! We have extended Adoration to begin at 3 pm Friday, pausing for the 7pm Mass, and resuming after Mass overnight until Benediction at 7:30 am Saturday morning.  Signing up in advance ensures that someone is always present with Our Lord (but is not required). Sign Up here

Parish Festival 2021 Planning Underway

Save the Date: September 25

As public health conditions improve and statewide restrictions on social gatherings are lifted, St. Philip looks to have the parish come together with its Parish Festival, held annually on the last Saturday in September.

• New: Festival Volunteer Opportunities Update

We also recognize that our parishioners have different feelings about participating in large social gathering and that vaccinations are still happening. What activities we can offer always depends on the gracious time commitments of our parish volunteers. In 2021, it also depends on everyone's comfort level in socializing. Our call for volunteers is going to come earlier than normal this year.

As the date of the festival is about two months away, here is what can be done now:

• Pray for the continued success in overcoming the Covid-19 virus, in the continued reduction in cases, and for our public health professionals.
• Reflect on your own comfort level in (re)integrating into parish activities.
• Look for items to donate for the parish auction. (Drop-off date to be announced!)
• Reach out to our coordinator Suzanne Webb or the parish office.

If you are willing to volunteer or have questions/concerns about the Parish Festival, please contact Suzanne Webb at Suzanne Webb at Suzannedwebb@hotmail.com or 703-966-7589.

2021-2022 Religious Education Programs Opening Soon

Registration Will Be Online This Year

Religious Edication registrations will open soon and be online. Families will need an email address to be able to register their children in the RE Program.

Available Programs

• Home-Based RE
• In-Person RE
  • Wednesday, 5:30 pm-6:45 pm  Kindergarten – 4th grade
  • Wednesday, 7:30 pm-8:45 pm 5th grade – 12th grade

Important Dates

• First day of Class: September 8, 2021
• Last Class: May 11, 2022
• Parents’ Meeting, English: Wednesday,  August 25, 7:45 pm in Hayden Hall
• Parents’ Meeting, Spanish: Wednesday,  September 1, 7:45 pm in Hayden Hall   

Catechists Needed

The Religious Education Program of the parish is in need of volunteers willing to teach the faith to our young parishioners. Classes will start on September 8th, and the hours are Wednesdays 5:30 pm—6:45 pm (kindergarten – 4th grade) or 7:30 pm-8:45 pm (5th – 12th grade).

Volunteer service is subject to successfully completing the online Office for the Protection of Children and Young People (OPCYP) application, background check and Virtus: Protecting God’s Children safe environment training within 45 days of submitting the online application. If you feel the call to serve your parish in this way, please contact Pam Copley at RE@stphilipsparish.com or 703-573-1899. You can also speak to one of our priests.

Take Note

Fr. Will's "Investigate the Faith!" Series Continues

Fr. Will is hosting a talk series and discussion for those who would like to learn more about our faith. To attend one must either be...not baptized, not confirmed, a couple not married in the church, OR the friend who extended the invitation! Consider inviting someone you know! 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm in Hayden Hall. Topics and schedule: Aug. 10 - Why did God create male and female?; Aug. 31 - What is the soul?; Sept. 14 - Who goes to heaven? Who does not?; Sept. 28 - Is the Bible true? What is truth?

Food Pantry Needs Update

St. Philip's Food Pantry is in great need of the following items: condensed soups, chunky soups, jelly and oil. Our Food Pantry distributes food on the first and third Saturdays of the month in the St. Philip parking lot, from 8:30-10am. You can help in the following ways: St. Philip Amazon Wish List. Find it here; Make a financial donation; or Drop non-perishable food or personal care items off in the collection bin located inside of the church entryway (to the right, through the double glass doors).

"Formed": Free Catholic Content for the Whole Family

Have you signed up for your free Formed.org account? Formed has movies and videos, online books, podcasts, Bible studies, material for children, all with a Catholic view, in English and Spanish. You can watch it on your computer, phone, or smart TV. Go to Formed.org to sign up for your free account.

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