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Building Project Update
July 18, 2021
Dear Members of St. Ambrose Parish,
I am pleased to announce that last week Bishop Burbidge and the Diocese of Arlington gave us final approval for our loan and the start of construction. After almost ten years of prayer and hard work, it is time to build! In fact, the diocese and our builders want to begin construction in the weeks ahead so that we get the foundations and basic exterior construction done before the winter months.
On Sunday July 25 th , we will celebrate our last Mass in...Read more
Lifting the Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass
Statement of the Bishops of the Province of Baltimore and the Archdiocese of Washington
Lifting the General Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass
We, the Catholic Bishops of the Province of Baltimore and the Archdiocese of Washington, give thanks to Almighty God for the progress our country has made in curbing the coronavirus pandemic. The average number of new cases of COVID-19 continues to decline due to the observance of safety protocols and the increase of the availability of the vaccine. At...Read more
Updated Covid-19 Protocols Effective May 28, 2021
Dear St. Ambrose Parishioners,
Please see the attached information regarding the updated Covid-19 guidelines. These guidelines have been issued by Bishop Burbidge and go into effect on May 28, 2021.
Major Changes to Covid-19 Protocols
Additional Details Regarding Relaxed Protocols
Sincerely,
Fr. Andrew FisherRead more
Announcement from Mrs. Therese Ryan, Director of Youth Ministry
Dear friends,
In our lives, there are seasons that change and flow, and the older we get, the more we recognize the signs of these changes and perceive God's gentle but certain leading. After eight wonderful years as the Director of Youth Ministry here at St. Ambrose, it is time for me to step aside and make room for our next DYM. I will finish out this year and will be stepping down in June. There has been no event that led me to this decision. I have been praying and discerning for well over a year, and have...Read more
Update Regarding Masses & Parish Office Reopening
As reported previously, a member of our parish staff tested positive for COVID 19. Immediately after learning of this positive test, our parish priests and parish office staff who were in close contact began to quarantine. After five days, those in quarantine took a COVID test. Both Father Fisher and Father Bergida tested positive. Father Fisher and Father Bergida are currently experiencing no symptoms of the virus.
After consultation with the diocese and the Fairfax County Health Department, Father Fisher and Father Bergida will continue to quarantine and follow all CDC guidelines and protocols.
The church and parish...Read more
