Attention: Rectory Closed Tuesday, February 7, and Tuesday, Feb. 14

The rectory will be closed for staff training. Please leave email and voicemail and your message will be returned.

2023 Lenten Appeal: A Message from Bishop Burbidge

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we are now into the second year of preparation leading to the celebration of our diocesan 50-year Jubilee, we are filled with joyful anticipation! So, too, was the Blessed Virgin Mary when the Angel Gabriel appeared to her bringing the news that she was to be the mother of Jesus. She humbly acknowledged the great things that God had done for her and expressed deep joy with her whole being! Our 2023 Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA) theme honors Mary's “yes” and is shared with the theme of the diocesan Jubilee's second preparatory year, My Soul Rejoices in the Lord.

Joy comes from God actively working in our lives. We seek to imitate the perfect example of our Blessed Mother by proclaiming the greatness of the Lord each day as we live our faith and share our blessings. The Blessed Mother is our model of joy, trust, and service. When we support the BLA, we give the glorious gift of Christ Jesus to thousands of people in need of spiritual, charitable, and educational assistance across our diocese.

I ask you to consider prayerfully a sacrificial pledge to this year's BLA. Your gift will be used to enrich and improve the lives of others and will be an instrument of the joy and peace that only Christ can give! 

• You may make a gift at: arlingtondiocese.org/BLA

Through the intercession of Mary Our Mother, may Our Lord Jesus bless you with His peace and joy.

"Eat, Drink & Be Catholic" Pasta Dinner Sunday, Feb 26

All parishioners are invited to Evening Prayer at 6pm in the church, followed by a pasta dinner prepared by our WorkCamp participants. We will also hear from Jennifer Dusenbury about book "The Fisherman’s Tomb," the fascinating true story about the excavations under St. Peter's Basilica in Rome the found the bones of St. Peter. The dinner is free but donations for WorkCamp are welcome!

Save the Date: Women's Retreat Feb. 18

Join the women of St. Philip as we delve into Mary's Magnificat, her song of praise, and this year's diocesan theme. Sister Marie Benedict will help us to pray, reflect, discuss, and explore ways to live Mary's words of rejoicing in our own lives. The retreat will begin with Mass at 8am and end at noon. The event is free but registration is required. Sign up here.

For more information, contact Patty Mitchell or Suzanne Webb.

News and Notes

Consecration to Jesus through Mary Begins Feb. 12

Fr. Briggs will lead interested parishioners through the Consecration to Jesus through Mary, using the insights of St. Louis de Monfort. Listen for announcements to meet Fr. Briggs after Sunday Masses, starting February 12, to join this process, which will run through March 25. Contact Sister Marie Benedict Elliott, F.S.E., for more information.

"Catechism in a Year" Study Continues; Next Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 14

St. Philip parishioners are reading the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church together using “The Catechism in a Year” podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Get the reading plan and podcast here. Upcoming dates are Feb. 14 and 28, March 14 and 28, and April 11 and 25.

Watch and Discuss "The Chosen" on Monday Nights

We meet Mondays at 7:45 pm in the Newman Room. We are finishing season 2 and will soon start season 3. The Chosen TV allows us to see Him through the eyes of those who knew Him. No matter where you are at in your journey with Jesus Christ, this TV show is for you.

Car Raffle Tickets Coming to Your Mailbox

All Saints Church has invited our parishioners to participate in their Multi Car Raffle. Prizes include four 2023 vehicles from Ourisman Ford of Manassas (Ford Escape, Mustang, Ranger Truck and Bronco Sport). One $5.00 ticket offers the purchaser a chance to win one of four vehicles or $40,000 (including one for $20,000) in cash prizes. You will be receiving tickets in the mail in mid February. Please consider selling/purchasing the tickets mailed to you.

Food Pantry Needs

Don’t forget the Food Pantry when doing your grocery shopping. There is always need. In addition to food, currently we are in great need of reusable grocery bags. As a reminder, the Food Pantry is open for food distribution on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month starting at 8:30am. For more information, please email eac2427@gmail.com.