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Richness of Parish Communities

For a Synodal Church

Leading up to the Assembly of Bishops in Synod in October 2023, the Holy Father invites Catholic communities to join in this journey in Communion, Participation, and Mission.

"The entire People of God shares a common dignity and vocation through Baptism. All of us are called in virtue of our Baptism to be active participants in the life of the Church. In parishes, small Christian communities, lay movements, religious communities, and other forms of communion, women and men, young people and the elderly, we are all invited to listen to one another in order to hear the promptings of the Holy Spirit, who comes to guide our human efforts, breathing life and vitality into the Church and leading us into deeper communion for our mission in the world. As the Church embarks on this synodal journey, we must strive to ground ourselves in experiences of authentic listening and discernment on the path of becoming the Church that God calls us to be."

May we all respond as our parish communities invite us to participate in this journey.

Year of the Lord 2023

Events around the Archdiocese

Daily Our Lady Queen of Peace invites all to join in the recitation of the rosary every evening at 8 PM on teleconference 712-832-8330, with access code 5245910#

Evenings You are invited to pray the Rosary with the Council of Catholic Women Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington (CCW-RCADW) every evening at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern). Please join this community in prayer.

Upon learning of the tragic death of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, our hearts were broken over another life lost through a senseless act of violence. These tragedies occur far too often, and are leaving wounds of grief, bitterness, and fear. Believing the power of prayer stretches across time zones, the National Council of Catholic Women is organizing a nationwide 72-hour prayer vigil for the weekend of March 10th- March 13th 2023 to pray for peace and divine healing to come upon our nation.

Whether the weapon is a knife, a gun, or abusive words; whether it is targeted or random, every act of violence attacks the dignity of the human person. Not only are victims wounded or killed, but the perpetrators are not living in accordance with their dignity. NCCW encourages people of faith to pray against violence in all its forms and for the conversion of people who seek to do harm.

As Catholics, we have many beautiful devotions that can be prayed individually or in community with others. We have the Rosary and we have Jesus Himself in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Because of this, we invite people to pray the Rosary and, when possible, make a special Holy Hour during this weekend before the Blessed Sacrament. We recognize some people are unable to go into their Church for reasons of health, transportation, etc., so please know that we welcome all prayers from wherever you are.

Sodality Union is affiliate of CCW-RCADW, which is an affiliate of the National Council of Catholic Women. NCCW acts through its members to support, empower, and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. NCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.

Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us.

Upcoming Mother Teresa Vocation Society Day/Evening Days of Recollection:

You are invited to attend the Mother Teresa Vocation Society' Morning of Recollection

Saturday, March 4, 9:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD

Father Blake Evans, Celebrant and Presenter, "The Voice of Christ and the Call Within the Call."

Ongoing Parishes encouraged to plan prayer: 33 Days to Morning Glory. (Join St. Michael the Archangel Sodality which started the 33-day journey on February 20th, celebrating The Total Consecration on the Feast of the Annunciation on March 25 at Mass to make the prayer of Total Consecration.)

Words shared by Lynn Hill, St. Raphael's Prefect: [As we into delve into 33 Days of Morning Glory] I’m sure that you too are inspired by St. Louis de Montfort’s life His countless parish missions and the vicious persecution he underwent, as well as his “True Devotion to Mary” show his love for the Blessed Mother. I hope that we can go to Jesus through Mary, as have so many others who know St. Louis’ teaching.

Also inspiring is the passionate life of St. Maximillan Kolbe. This 20th Century saint was for years a successful missionary in Poland and Japan. Then shortly before his arrest by the Gestapo and his subsequent martyrdom, he wrote an enlightening paper about the Immaculate Conception.

Perhaps tales of the Militia Immaculata, which he started with fellow seminarians, will encourage us to follow the Immaculate Conception to her Son.

Let’s pray for each other as we continue on our journey.

Ongoing Taping of TV Masses at National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC. Sodality Union parish Sodalities to share with us your plans to attend tapings of the TV Masses.

Sunday TV Mass airs every Sunday at 10:30 AM on WDCW-50

Autumnal Season of Thanksgiving

Holy Father's Message

As the Church prepares to gather in Rome on 22-26 June for the 10th World Meeting of Families, remember the Holy Father's prayer intention for June: "for families."

“Let us pray for Christian families around the world. May each and every family embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.”

Tuesdays with Ignatius: An IGnatius Year Series

Washington Retreat House, 4000 Harewood Road, Washington, DC

(ZOOM Option Available after RSVP) 7:00-8:30 pm at the Washington Retreat House Facilitated by Rebecca C. Ruiz

The Society of Jesus has designated 2021-2022 as the “Ignatian Year” marking the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion brought about by a life-changing cannonball injury. St. Ignatius believed that our God is an active God who is always inviting each of us to deeper relationship.

During the Ignatian Year, we ask for the grace to “see all things new in Christ.” This series will assist participants in noticing and celebrating the Sacred newness in our daily lives. Each session will include periods of personal reflection, contemplation, and fellowship. Cinematic and musical excerpts will be utilized to illustrate session themes.

All are welcome to attend one or all sessions. While sessions may center on a theme, each session is self-contained.

https://washingtonretreathouse.org/2022/01/19/tuesdays-with-ignatius-throughout-the-year/

Triduum and Easter Retreat

Washington Retreat House, 4000 Harewood Road, Washington, DC

December 30, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - January 1, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

CARE is what we need; CARE is what Earth needs.

After the isolation and devastation of these pandemic months on our psyches, families and friends, we also need to be ‘careful’ of our inner most selves, others and, certainly, care of Mother Earth. God is the author of all life and we are “all in this together.” Families, friends, communities, and the Earth are the relationships that give us HOPE for a NEW YEAR of LOVE! Offered by Father Horace (Tuck) Grinnell.

https://washingtonretreathouse.org/2022/01/19/tuesdays-with-ignatius-throughout-the-year/

Sodality Union of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

To Jesus Through Mary

To Jesus Through Mary

To Jesus Through Mary

To Jesus Through Mary

To Jesus Through Mary

To Jesus Through Mary