“Your every act should be done with love.”
1 Corinthians 16:14
Advent by Candlelight is a time for remembering how the world waited in anticipation for the coming of God’s promised Messiah. Come gather together with other parish women on Sunday, December 3 from 6:00 - 8:00pm for prayer, dinner, and fellowship, allowing us to pause from the bustle of holiday activity and spend some time focused on Jesus and the real meaning of the Advent Season. Father Juan Macias Marquez, O.P. will offer a Reflection entitled, The Resilience of Christian Joy. Register by noon on November 29 by clicking on the button below.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
All registered participants will be contaacted by their hostesses on November 29.
Questions? Contact Lisa at [email protected].
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.
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!
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.
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.
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>.
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.
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:
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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.
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