St. Philip 40 Hours Devotion Nov. 21-23

Prepare for the Christmas Season By Spending Time With Our Lord

"Could you not keep watch for one hour?"
(Mark 14,37)

Come and spend an hour with the Lord in prayer leading up to the feast of Christ the King! Treat yourself to a retreat with Jesus.

• Sign up online or in the vestibule.

"Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease."  
                                           — Pope Saint John Paul II Dominicae Cenae 3

Schedule of Events

"As two pieces of wax fused together make one, so he who receives Holy Communion
is so united with Christ that Christ is in him and he is in Christ."-  St. Cyril of Alexandria 

The Catholic Farmer Who Confronted Nazis

November 21 VISIONS Program Looks at Blessed Franz Jägerstätter

The monthly program, VISIONS, continues on Thursday, November 21, immediately following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. This month's presentation tells the story of Catholic martyr, Blessed Franz Jägerstätter. He was a farmer from a remote Alpine village in Austria and conscripted into the army following the German Anschluss. Jägerstätter was faced with a definitive choice: take the oath to Hitler or follow his conscience.

This VISIONS program anticipates the release of A Hidden Life, Terrence Malick's latest film, which depicts Blessed Franz's confrontation with the Nazi military. As part of the program, we will say the Lord's Prayer auf Deutsch (in German)!

Refreshments are provided. Parishioner Andrew Zwerneman is the presenter. Everyone is invited to join us in Room 2. VISIONS is a presentation of CANA ACADEMY. Learn more at www.canaacademy.org

"Deacon James" Talk Schedule Changes

Moved to January

Please note that the Nov. 14 session of "Going Deep with Deacon James" has been rescheduled.

• Dec 19: Music and Carols on the Eve of Dcn. James' Birth
• Jan 16: Escatology: Death, Judgement, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory
• Jan 30: Original Sin, Nature, Origin, Transmission and Problems With Evolution

All classes are held 7:45pm (after the 7pm Mass) and in Room 5. Please contact Deacon James with questions at deaconjames@stphilipsparish.com.

St. Philip Preschool Open House

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23

Registration for the 2020-21 school year has begun. If you're a parent, grandparent or guardian with a preschool-aged child, please plan to attend one of our Open Houses to learn about our programs.

• Friday November 22nd 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Saturday November 23rd 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Please rsvp to info@stphilipecc.org. 

The ECC has a few openings for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds in the current school year. These spots fill up fast so please contact Director Ann Stich at (703) 573-4570 or astich@stphilipecc.org for more information or to schedule a tour of our wonderful school.

Take Note

Sanctuary Closed for Lighting Installation This Week

Daily Mass has been moved to other rooms while new sanctuary lights are being installed in the Church. 9:00 am Mass is being held in room 2. 7:00 pm Mass is being held in Hayden Hall. Vigil Mass and Sunday Masses will take place in the sanctuary. However, lighting may be limited during these times. 

Daily Masses will return to the Sanctuary the week of Nov. 18. However, lighting work will continue between Masses, which will necessitate closing the Sanctuary during weekday hours. Thank you for your patience during this important safety and energy efficiency upgrade.

Parish Office closing at 5 pm on November 21

The office will be open regular hours -- 9:30 am to 9 pm -- on Friday. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Praise and Worship - Eucharistic Adoration this Saturday

All are invited to an evening of adoration and music on Saturday, November 16, in the Church, led by Deacon William. 

Thirsting for More Young Adults Dec. 7

St. Philip's young adults group will be meeting on Saturday, December 7, in Room 4. Join Fr. Will and Deacon James for some catechesis, food, drinks and fellowship.