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Families need to light the Advent Wreath at each Mass
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〰️ Families need to light the Advent Wreath at each Mass 〰️ Click here to sign up
Holy Day of Obligation, Monday, December 8
Mass Times
6:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. (CHA)
7:00 p.m.
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Advent Retreat for Women, Tues, Dec 9, 6:30-8p.m.
All women of our parish are invited to take a holy pause this Advent — a peaceful evening of stillness, beauty, and prayer before the Lord. Tuesday, December 9 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
We’ll gather in the soft glow of candlelight for a quiet evening of Adoration, Confession, Reflection, and Benediction led by Fr. Peter, and including music by Katie Evans. Come rest in His presence and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ under the theme: “Prepare Him Room — In the Stillness, We Make Space for Christ.”
**Hosted by JGS’ Walking with Purpose Ministry Co-leaders
Men’s Retreat - Feb 20-22, 2026 - Sign Up to join the annual Men’s Retreat at Loyola on the Potomac Retreat House. The annual event provides an open format to “REDISCOVERING YOUR MISSION” and kickstart your faith and devotion. Flexible opportunity to meet other men of the parish, their men friends and time to enjoy the beauty on this 235 acre retreat center. Indvidual rooms and rest room - excellent food and cookies. Sign up today to reserve your space. For more information contact Don Poudrier or George Coleman. LEARN MORE or REGISTER HERE
Upcoming Dates / Events / Highlights
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Our Founding Virtues
Hospitality
"Make hospitality your special care" (Romans 12:13). To know and care about each other, to share a deep sense of belonging, to welcome the stranger - these are the Christ-like qualities of an hospitable community. "The person who welcomes you, welcomes me" (Matthew 10:40).
Spirituality
"Set out into the deep" (Luke 5:4). The spirituality of our covenant community is nourished and expressed in three fundamental ways - full, active participation in the Liturgy, spiritual growth for life through small group participation, and engaging in ministries of spiritual growth.
Stewardship
Saint Peter reminds us that a Christian is a steward of the grace of God. "As generous stewards of God's manifold grace, put your gifts at the service of one another, each in the measure he has received" (1 Peter 4:10).
