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Right to Opt-Out of FCPS Family Life Education
The Diocese of Arlington has requested the following be made public to parishioners.
FCPS parents are encouraged to exercise their right to opt-out their child/children from the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum. The following link takes you to the opt-out forms for all grades K-12 (including translations in multiple languages): https://www.fcps.edu/node/31710Read more
New! Saint Ambrose Parents' Group starts October 26
Please join us for fellowship and some light snacks while your kids are in Religious Education classes! The St. Ambrose Parents' Group meets on Wednesdays from 6:15 - 7:30 pm in the School Art/Science Room. Bring a warm beverage and a tot (or not.)
Keeping things casual, our focus can vary - and we can respond to requests. We may:
Watch and discuss a video from FORMED or another source. Read and discuss an excerpt from a book or online resource. Explore liturgical living/faith in the family topics. We’ll close in prayer.Everyone is welcome! See you there....Read more
Solemn Eucharistic Hour | Exposition & Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament | Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary
Bishop Burbidge invites you to join him for a Solemn Eucharistic Holy Hour with Exposition and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary inaugurating Preparation Year II of the Diocesan Golden Jubilee. “My soul rejoices in the Lord.” Rejoice in the current vitality of our Diocese. The Holy Hour will take place at The Cathedral of Saint Thomas More at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2022 - the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge Bishop of Arlington - Celebrant.
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Help Educate Future Priests
The Seminarian Education Endowment Fund (SEEF) is a permanent fund established to ensure continual resources for educating and training seminarians to serve as the future leadership of the Diocese of Arlington. Read moreRead more
Bishop Burbidge to celebrate All Souls Day Mass November 2
The Mass in Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) will be held on Wednesday, November 2, at 11 am at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax. The Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Included in this beautiful liturgy will be the traditional blessing of the gravesites of deceased priests. Please join us as we pray for our loved ones who have gone on to their eternal reward. (Rain site: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 8800 Braddock Road, Annandale).Read more