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New Email and Texting Scam Alert! Don't Fall for Requests for Gift Cards, Information, Even if They Look Like They Come From St. Philip Please be aware: No one from St. Philip will EVER email you asking for gift cards or your credit card information. If this happens to you, please let us know and also report the fraudulent email to your email provider and law enforcement, if appropriate. Parishioners from parishers across the Diocese have reported receiving emails and texts from someone pretending to be our priests asking for assistance, and then asking for gift cards or other items. Even if the phone number or email address looks legitimate, please be wary. It is very easy to display fake email addresses and phone numbers. This scam has been reported at churches across the diocese as well as at churches and businesses across the country. Don't fall for it! Find out more about these scams on the Federal Trade Commission website. Upcoming Events at St. Philip Fr. Steven Farewell Party Thursday, June 20, 6pm, Church and Hayden Hall Father Steven arrived in June of 2014 as a newly ordained priest and has been a blessing here at St. Philip ever since. Mark your calendar now to come to send Fr. Steven off on his new assignment as a Navy Chaplain. New Parochial Vicar Welcome Fr. William Nyce comes to Saint Philip on June 27th. Join us in welcoming our new priest by participating in a Spiritual Bouquet! Spiritual Bouquet cards are available in the Vestibule and Parish Office. Fill out the cards and return them to the Parish Office before Fr. Nyce arrives! Athletes for Christ Camp for Kids July 15-19, 9am to noon “Every Christian is called to become a strong athlete of Christ, that is a faithful and courageous witness to His Gospel.” –Saint John Paul II We invite you to begin your journey as an athlete for Christ - St. Philip's week-long summer camp for children who are rising 2nd through rising 6th graders. The cost is $50 per child, $70 two children, $80 three or more children for St. Philip parishioners; $80 per child, $130 two or more non-parishioners. (Discount fee available for siblings only). Teen volunteers are also needed. Contact Pam Copley at (703) 573-1899 or email RE@stphilipsparish.com for more information ot to register. Download forms here Bishop's Lenten Appeal Update Thank you to the many parishioners who have made a gift/pledge to the 2019 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA). We are asking every parish household to participate in the BLA. A letter is being mailed at the end of May to families who have not yet pledged. Please prayerfully reflect on your blessings and consider joining in support of the BLA. Every pledge, no matter the size, is important to continuing the Mission of Jesus Christ in our diocese! Thank you! Mass Intention Dates Available Reserve Your Special Dates Through 2020 Did you know the custom of requesting a Mass for a specific intention, even when one cannot be physically present at the Mass, is a longstanding tradition in the Church? Masses can be offered to celebrate Baptisms, Birthdays, Anniversary, Confirmations, Special Intentions, and/or for the soul of a loved one including to commemorate the anniversary of a death. Please contact the Rectory Office for a specific date for a Mass intention at 703-573-3808.