Upcoming Events
Please contact your nearby prayer group for information on meeting times since things are changing while the coronavirus situation develops.
Life in the Spirit Weekend with Fr. Fred Close – Experience Pentecost!
· What was Pentecost all about?
· What does “Life in the Spirit” look like?
· Do you want to experience what the Apostles experienced on that day?
· Do you want to have the sacraments come alive?
· Do you want a deeper desire for prayer and have the scriptures come alive for you?
· Do you see the need Catholic community in your life?
· Do you struggle with sin and need the power to overcome it?
· Do you need more faith, hope, and love?
The DC Divine Mercy Prayer Group invites you to join a growing community of Catholics — just like you —who want MORE, need MORE, and have experienced MORE!
Take some time away from your busy life, and come to a life-changing retreat in the “upper room” to pray for a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
When: Friday June 3 – Sunday June 5, 2022 (2 nights)
Where: Shepherd Spring Retreat Center, Sharpsburg MD
What: All meals are provided for; snacks and drinks throughout the weekend. A comfortable room to share and beautiful MD scenery.
Learn more and register at: https://stanthonyofpaduadc.org/overnight-retreat
We can’t wait to meet you and experience Pentecost together!
The retreat begins Friday night after dinner and ends with Sunday morning Mass.
Sharpsburg, MD is a few miles west of Frederick, MD, just a short drive from DC.
Fr. Fred Close is the Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Brookland (Washington), D.C. and has a hunger to bring the experience of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit to all! Fr. Fred is a well-known speaker, homilist, and spiritual father to generations of Catholics in the DMV area, especially to those in the Catholic University of America area.
QUESTIONS: email Cindy Herrera cindy.pawlowski@gmail.com
· What does “Life in the Spirit” look like?
· Do you want to experience what the Apostles experienced on that day?
· Do you want to have the sacraments come alive?
· Do you want a deeper desire for prayer and have the scriptures come alive for you?
· Do you see the need Catholic community in your life?
· Do you struggle with sin and need the power to overcome it?
· Do you need more faith, hope, and love?
The DC Divine Mercy Prayer Group invites you to join a growing community of Catholics — just like you —who want MORE, need MORE, and have experienced MORE!
Take some time away from your busy life, and come to a life-changing retreat in the “upper room” to pray for a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
When: Friday June 3 – Sunday June 5, 2022 (2 nights)
Where: Shepherd Spring Retreat Center, Sharpsburg MD
What: All meals are provided for; snacks and drinks throughout the weekend. A comfortable room to share and beautiful MD scenery.
Learn more and register at: https://stanthonyofpaduadc.org/overnight-retreat
We can’t wait to meet you and experience Pentecost together!
The retreat begins Friday night after dinner and ends with Sunday morning Mass.
Sharpsburg, MD is a few miles west of Frederick, MD, just a short drive from DC.
Fr. Fred Close is the Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Brookland (Washington), D.C. and has a hunger to bring the experience of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit to all! Fr. Fred is a well-known speaker, homilist, and spiritual father to generations of Catholics in the DMV area, especially to those in the Catholic University of America area.
QUESTIONS: email Cindy Herrera cindy.pawlowski@gmail.com
Holy Hour with Intercessory Prayer
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
12807 Valleywood Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192
Third Wednesday, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the Chapel
Our Mother of Joy Prayer Group sponsors a Holy Hour in the Chapel. Eucharistic Adoration and Confession are also held along with prayer teams who will be available for anyone seeking confidential, intercessory prayer for physical, emotional, spiritual, or relationship healing.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
12807 Valleywood Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192
Third Wednesday, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the Chapel
Our Mother of Joy Prayer Group sponsors a Holy Hour in the Chapel. Eucharistic Adoration and Confession are also held along with prayer teams who will be available for anyone seeking confidential, intercessory prayer for physical, emotional, spiritual, or relationship healing.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Night of Encounter Live Stream
On Wednesdays from 7pm-8:30pm EST, come and join us for our "Night of Encounter" Live Stream. We will have a time of anointed praise and worship, followed by a message and ending with prayer for the needs of those who attend. The link is
https://www.catholics4christ.org/live-stream
https://www.catholics4christ.org/live-stream
Eucharistic Adoration with Praise and Worship
On the first Saturdays of the month from 7:30pm to 8:30pm the Catholic music group VISION provides music for a time of Praise and Worship before the Blessed Sacrament. Join us at St. Leo Catholic Church, which is at 3700 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax, Virginia. All are welcome.
Church of the Nativity
6400 Nativity Lane, Burke, Virginia
Experience vibrant praise and worship with Eucharistic Adoration to help you ignite your love of Christ and experience His beautiful mercy. Confession is also offered as well as intercessory prayers teams. Music is led by Fairfax area musicians and intercessory prayer teams will be available.
Friday, May 13th at 7:30pm -9:00pm
Friday, June 3rd at 7:30pm -9:00pm
Friday, May 13th at 7:30pm -9:00pm
Friday, June 3rd at 7:30pm -9:00pm
Mass and Healing Services

If you are suffering from physical or emotional trials, come receive the healing grace of God’s love and mercy. The Catholic Healing Ministry of the Diocese of Arlington hosts Masses and Healing Services. For dates, locations, and more information visit www.healingministry.net.
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"God is always faithful to His promises, but He often surprises us in the way He fulfills them."
- Pope Benedict XVI, December 24, 2010, "Thought for the Day" on the BBC