Bilingual Stations of the Cross

Fridays after the 7:00 pm Mass
 

Confessions and Eucharistic Adoration

Fridays at 8:00 pm (After Mass and Bilingual Stations of the Cross)

Adoration through Midnight; Confessions in English and Spanish until the line has ended.

Fridays at 11:15 pm

Prayer will begin at 11:15pm and end with Benediction at Midnight.

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm

Confessions in English and Spanish until the line has ended.
‘The Light is On For You’ is an initiative of the Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Arlington where Catholic churches across the D.C. metro area are open for quiet prayer and Confession throughout Lent.

Parish Movie Night: "Quo Vadis"

Saturday, March 23, 7 pm

During this time of trial that is Lent, we will be examining the Church’s first great trial:  The Great Persecution under the Roman Emperor Nero in 64 AD. Come and see “Quo Vadis,” one of the great religious epics that Hollywood used to turn out in the 1950s and '60s, based on the 19th century historical novel by Polish writer Henryk Sienkiewisz. Enjoy the movie, food, drinks, and fellowship, and stay for a discussion after the movie. (Film is not rated; appropriate for tweens and older.)

Ora et Labora (Day of Labor)

Saturday, March 30, 6:30 am to 1 pm

Join the men of St. Philip for a day of spiritual strengthening and an opportunity to help and serve our parish family. Men and high school boys needed as volunteers. The day will begin with prayer and breakfast at 6:30 am. Lunch will be served and the event will end by 1 pm. No skills needed. We have high, low and even no-skill tasks available. Contact Tim Harris at the rectory for more information. 

Dia Dolorosa (Way of the Cross)

Saturday, April 6, 7:30 pm

A Taize Contemplative Stations of the Cross. St. Philip is once again hosting the beautiful multimedia Stations of the Cross performance of Via Dolorosa. The program is presented by Office of Multicultural Ministries of the Diocese of Arlington, Lightworks Ministry and Heartsongs Tam Tinh Ca. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

 “Are We Still Asking Pilate’s Question: ‘What is Truth?’”

Wednesday, April 17, at 6:30 pm

Is truth subjective? Is it saying what is self-serving and based on my convenience and desires at a given moment? A recent book title states: Not a Day Care: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth.
A “Wednesday Nights with the Sisters” presentation by Sister Mary Timothy Prokes and Sister Sarah Doser of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

Take Note

40 Days for Life in Falls Church

From March 6 through April 14, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Falls Church Healthcare Center, 900 S. Washington Street, Falls Church, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Ruby Nicdao, 703-795-2216, ruby40daysforlife@gmail.com, www.40daysforlife.com/fallschurch.

1st Annual St. Philip Early Childhood Center Hop-a-thon

Wednesday, April 10 or Thursday, April 11, students at St. Philip ECC will be HOPPING for donations to help upgrade our security and playgrounds. Click here to securely donate online.  All donations are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your generosity! 

Bishop's Lenten Appeal: Together in the Light of Christ

The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal is critical to our diocesan needs and we are asking every household in our parish to support this appeal to the extent that they are able. The BLA funds many programs, services and ministries that serve people in need and furthers the Gospel mission of Jesus Christ in our diocese. Let us join together to do the Lord’s work – works that touch the lives and souls of thousands of people.