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,
and engage in a relationship of love with Jesus that leads to service.
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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, October 5.
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The Women's Ministry offers a First Saturdays rosary ior the whole parish in reparation to Mary’s Immaculate Heart immediately before the 9:00am Mass every month. The Blessed Virgin Mary asked at Fatima that we go to confession (8 days before or after), receive Holy Communion, say five decades of the rosary, and keep Mary company for 15 minutes while meditating on the 15 decades of the rosary, all offered in reparation to her Immaculate Heart.
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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. Join us for our next breakfast on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Our 2024 Women's Communion Breakfast was held on
Saturday, May 18, with guest speaker Father Pawel Sass.
The audio recording of his talk is <HERE>.Our 2025 Women's Communion Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025
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Women Walking with Christ is a series of local summer pilgrimages to sacred places that provides the opportunity for prayer and fellowship with other parish women.
Our 2024 pilgrimages were to the Ordination Mass at the Basilica, the Oblate Sisters of Providence Motherhouse, and the Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
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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 may also be available during the evening.
Our next Women's Night of Reflection will be on Friday, October 18 beginning at 6:30pm See the flyer above.These opportunities are offered two to three times per year.
Our latest Women's Night of Reflection was offered on Tuesday, April 23 with a reflection by Monsignor Charles Pope. The audio recording of his talk is <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 2024 Advent By Candlelight will be held on Sunday, December 8.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 <HERE>.
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Save The Date
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Friday, October 18A Women's Night of Reflection with Healing Prayers in the Month of the Rosary will be offered on Friday, October 18. We'll begin with the Rosary at 6:30pm followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:00pm. Father John Lado will provide the reflection. Father John, Father Jack Kennealy, and Father Blake Evans will then offer healing prayers for all who wish to receive. Adoration will end with Benediction.Read More
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Saturday, November 2, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AMOur Lady asked at Fatima that on five consecutive Saturdays we go to confession (8 days before or after), receive Holy Communion, say five decades of the rosary, and keep her company for 15 minutes while meditating on the 15 decades of the rosary, all offered in reparation to her Immaculate Heart. She promised the graces necessary for salvation for those who do this. This devotion will be offered every first Saturday with the rosary beginning at 8:30am and is sponsored by the Women’s Ministry for the parish.Read More
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Saturday, November 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 multipurpose room from 9:45-10:30 am on the first Saturday of the month.Read More
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Saturday, December 7, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AMOur Lady asked at Fatima that on five consecutive Saturdays we go to confession (8 days before or after), receive Holy Communion, say five decades of the rosary, and keep her company for 15 minutes while meditating on the 15 decades of the rosary, all offered in reparation to her Immaculate Heart. She promised the graces necessary for salvation for those who do this. This devotion will be offered every first Saturday with the rosary beginning at 8:30am and is sponsored by the Women’s Ministry for the parish.Read More
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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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