Women's Ministry
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“Your every act should be done with love.”
1 Corinthians 16:14
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As a community of women rooted in our Catholic faith, we offer opportunities to deepen our relationship with God, develop relationships with other women to support our spiritual growth,
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What We Offer
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Sisters in Christ meetings are opportunities for the women of the parish to gather with Father Jack on the first Saturday of each month when we will pray together and share reflections on the weekly Gospel readings and how they relate to our own lives. All are welcome to come and join as you are able!
We will meet in the multipurpose room from 9:45-10:30 am on Saturday, November 4.
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We honor Mary in her month of May with a Communion Breakfast, beginning with the celebration of Mass followed by breakfast, fellowship, and a talk by a guest speaker.
Our 2023 Women's Communion Breakfast was held on
Saturday, May 20 with guest speaker Father Carter Griffin.
The audio recording of his talk is <HERE>.
Check back for information on our 2024 Breakfast!
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Women Walking with Christ is a series of local summer excursions to sacred places that provides the opportunity for prayer and fellowship with other parish women.
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The Women's Ministry sponsors a Holy Hour for all loved ones who have fallen away from the Church on August 27, the Feast of Saint Monica. Everyone is invited to pray through the intercession of this Patron Saint of Wives, Mothers, and Conversions during a Eucharistic Holy Hour filled with Scripture, prayer and song.
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Women's Nights of Reflection are opportunities to hear a reflection by a priest on a variety of topics especially meeting the needs of women that is offered during an hour of Eucharistic Adoration. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available during the evening.
These opportunities are offered two to three times per year.
Our latest Women's Night of Reflection was offered on Tuesday, October 10 with a reflection by Father Mark Ivany. The audio recording of his talk is available <HERE>.
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Advent by Candlelight is an opportunity for women to gather together and spend some time focused on Jesus and the real meaning of the Advent Season. The program includes Scripture readings, prayers, songs, a talk by a guest speaker, and a dinner shared in small groups, highlighting the unique beauty of the season.
Our 2023 Advent By Candlelight was held on
Sunday, December 3 with guest speaker Father Juan Macias Marquez, O.P.. The audio recording of his talk is coming soon.
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Save The Date
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Saturday, January 6, 9:45 AM - 10:30 AMSisters in Christ meetings are opportunities for the women of the parish to gather with Father Jack on the first Saturday of each month when we will pray together and share reflections on the weekly Gospel readings and how they relate to our own lives. All are welcome to come and join as you are able! We will meet in the all-purpose room from 9:45-10:30 am on the first Saturday of the month.Read More
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Saturday, February 3, 9:45 AM - 10:30 AMSisters in Christ meetings are opportunities for the women of the parish to gather with Father Jack on the first Saturday of each month when we will pray together and share reflections on the weekly Gospel readings and how they relate to our own lives. All are welcome to come and join as you are able! We will meet in the all-purpose room from 9:45-10:30 am on the first Saturday of the month.Read More
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Saturday, March 2, 9:45 AM - 10:30 AMSisters in Christ meetings are opportunities for the women of the parish to gather with Father Jack on the first Saturday of each month when we will pray together and share reflections on the weekly Gospel readings and how they relate to our own lives. All are welcome to come and join as you are able! We will meet in the all-purpose room from 9:45-10:30 am on the first Saturday of the month.Read More
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Saturday, April 6, 9:45 AM - 10:30 AMSisters in Christ meetings are opportunities for the women of the parish to gather with Father Jack on the first Saturday of each month when we will pray together and share reflections on the weekly Gospel readings and how they relate to our own lives. All are welcome to come and join as you are able! We will meet in the all-purpose room from 9:45-10:30 am on the first Saturday of the month.Read More
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Sign Up for Women's Ministry Flocknotes
Sign up to join our WNR email list and receive monthly updates on Women’s Nights of Reflection, Days of Reflection, Days of Prayer, and other spiritual events offered at Saint Andrew’s:
WNR Signup
If you are a Saint Andrew’s parishioner, also sign up for SAA Women and receive weekly Women's Ministry updates and additional parish notices and announcements:
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The Council of Catholic Women for the Archdiocese of Washington has established a website that provides information on events in many local parishes within the Archdiocese. Visit their website <HERE> to learn more.
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- Virtual Adoration Chapels
- Litany of Prayers for Priests (Booklet)
- How to Pray the Rosary
- Divine Mercy Chaplet
- Examination of Conscience
- 27 Ways to Spend an Hour with Jesus
- Eucharistic Adoration for the Sanctification of Priests and Spiritual Maternity
- Letter of John Paul II to Women
- Magnificat in English and Spanish
- Online Masses and Prayers in the Archdiocese of Washington
Recommended Reading
A Prophet for the Priesthood by Father John A. Harden, S.J.
The Story of a Soul by Therese of Lisieux
Thirty-three Days to Morning Glory: A Do-it-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration by Michael E. Gaitley
True Devotion to Mary: with Preparation for Total Consecration by St. Louis de Montfort
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