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Religious Education Classes Start September 10

August 20, 2023

St. Ambrose Religious Education classes start in September. Register now

Grades K-7 | Sunday | 8:45-9:45am | School | September 10, 2023 - May 19, 2024 Grade 8 | Monday | 7-8pm | Parish Hall | September 11, 2023 - May 20, 2024Read more

RCIA Classes Start September 11

August 20, 2023

Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? Were you baptized Catholic but haven't received First Communion and/or Confirmation? Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) , you'll learn about the faith and being Catholic. Mondays | September 11, 2023 - May 13, 2024 | 7-8 pm | Parish HallRead more

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Emmitsburg

August 20, 2023

Join Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and our diocesan family on a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Emmitsburg, MD, Saturday, October 7, Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, from 9 am - 3 pm. The day will feature a talk on Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Mass, procession to the Grotto cave with recitation of the Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration. For more information, visit arlingtondiocese.org/pilgrimage-emmitsburg/

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Diocese of Arlington Scholarship Foundation

August 20, 2023

Give the gift of a Catholic education and receive most of your donation back through federal and state tax savings. The Diocese of Arlington Scholarship Foundation (DASF) is part of the Virginia Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credit Program which provides scholarships to low income new students to attend a Diocese of Arlington Catholic School.

For more information, visit stambroseva.org, click on the DONATE tab then click on Support St. Ambrose School .

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Mass Honoring Military and First Responders

August 17, 2023

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 11 am, Fr. Diamond Council #6292 and Fr. Malloy Assembly #1894 of the Knights of Columbus will host their 8th annual Mass Honoring Military and First Responders at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3700 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, 22030. Fr. Robert J. Rippy, Chancellor of the Diocese, will be the principal celebrant, with Bishop Emeritus Paul Loverde as a concelebrant. All are welcome to join us; Military, Law Enforcement, and Fire and Rescue personnel are encouraged to wear their dress uniform. A group photo will be taken after Mass in front of the church;...Read more

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Upcoming Events

Knitting Group

Fourth Tuesday of the Month
July 22, 2025 - 9:30am
Parish LIbrary
Find fun and fellowship with our Knitting Group. We send our knitted items to Christ House to be given out at Thanksgiving. No experience is needed... Read more

Mom's Night Out

July 23, 2025 - 6:30pm
Parish Hall

Bible, Bonfire, Beverage | A Summer Scripture Study for Men

Hosted by St. Ambrose Men's Club & Knights of Columbus
July 23, 2025 - 7:00pm
Lower Parking Lot