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"I was hungry and you gave me food, thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me..." Matthew 25:35
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![]() Read Bishop's Report on the Arlington Diocese Synod results summary… In English arlingtondioce... En Espanol arlingtondioce... INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Evening and weekend activities (except scheduled Masses): OLQP follows the decision of Arlington Public Schools for cancellation of evening and weekend activities. Those traveling outside the local school district should use their best judgment. For the most up-to-date information for Arlington Public Schools, please call 1-866-322-4277 or visit School Status Alerts - Arlington Public Schools (apsva.us) Parish Office Staff and Weekday Activities, 8:30am-4:30pm: Office and weekday activities follow the decision of the Federal Government. Tune in to your local radio and tv stations for updated information or visit www.opm.gov/ policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/ Scheduled Masses: The decision to cancel Masses within the Diocese of Arlington is made by Bishop Burbidge and broadcast on local radio and tv stations. To the extent it is possible, notice will be placed on the parish website www.ourladyqueenofpeace.org and parish calendar http://calendar.olqpva.org/. Use your best judgment when traveling outside the immediate area. MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO CELEBRATE FR. TIM’S 25TH ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY! We will be celebrating Fr. Tim’s 25th Anniversary to the priesthood the weekend of August 17-18. Several events are planned – plan to join us for one: • Saturday evening outdoor reception after the 5:30 Mass • Sunday morning “cake receptions” after each of the morning Masses • Sunday afternoon reception with the 1pm community, and • Sunday evening reception hosted by the young adults. More details to come… JOIN US FOR ISIDORE'S GARDEN FESTIVITY AND BLESSING! We are delighted to invite you to Isidore's Garden Festivity and Blessing on Sunday, July 28, at 7 PM (after the 6 PM Mass). This special event will take place at Isidore's Garden, where we will gather to celebrate and bless the garden that provides fresh produce to the OLQP Food Pantry. Isidore's Garden is more than just a place where plants grow; it is a symbol of our commitment to serving our community with fresh, locally grown food. The garden's fence is also a symbol of Abraham’s tent, representing welcome and hospitality to all. We hope you will join us for an evening of gratitude, fellowship, and joy. Event Highlights -- Blessing of the Garden: A meaningful ceremony to bless the garden and give thanks for the bountiful harvest it provides. Appetizers and Drinks: Enjoy appetizers featuring a local food theme. This event is open to all. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow community members and learn more about our garden's impact. If you have any questions or would like to help make this celebration a success, please email Julene at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this special occasion with you! GABRIEL PROJECT NEEDS PLASTIC BAGS The Gabriel Project is in need of plastic bags to package diapers and clothing for our new babies. We use newspaper sleeves and small grocery bags for this. They can be left in the food donation bins marked for Gabriel. MASS AND HEALING PRAYER SERVICE TUESDAY, JULY 23 Join Fr. John Melmer at 7:30pm at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Arlington, for a Mass and Healing Prayer Service; confessions will be available. This liturgy comes through the diocesan Catholic Healing Ministry. For more information, contact Grace Sims, 703-981-4620. OLQP ON-LINE GIVING Summer is upon us – God’s glory is all around us! If you want to help Our Lady Queen of Peace flourish, now is the perfect time to make the switch to eGiving. You can sign up from your computer, smartphone or tablet, and set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift; you’ll be growing our ministries that share the Good News of God’s love. Your recurring gifts will sustain and strengthen our parish. You’ll provide us with consistent support that helps us always be at the ready with programs, services, and ministries for our church families and for those in need throughout the community. Sign up today by visiting faith.direct/VA271. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family. Blessings, Fr. Tim and Fr. Martin FOOD PANTRY--This weekend is the parish Food Collection for our busy food pantry. If you are unable to bring food, please consider dropping off donations anytime during the week or making a monetary donation on our website. We have been experiencing another increase in clients. We are now helping to end food insecurity for over 800 clients a week. We could not do this without your generosity. Thank you for your continued support. NEWS FROM MEDOR Thank you to everyone who reached out to ask if Hurricane Beryl affected our Medor family. While the hurricane impacted southern portions of Haiti, it did not hit the Artibonite Department, where Medor is located. Father Frantz, pastor of St. Joseph parish, is grateful for our concern and joins us in prayer for everyone who felt the storm’s wrath. Please pray for peace and security in Haiti. CARPENTER'S SHELTER DINNER, THURSDAY, JULY 18 This month's dinner is salmon, rice, broccoli, green salad, fruit, brownies and lemonade. Contributions can be brought to the Parish Office 8:30-4:30, Monday-Thursday the week of dinner, or Fr. Ray Hall kitchen on the day of dinner 4:30-5:00PM. Please label food with dinner date & description and place it in the refrigerator, freezer or counter. If delivering directly to the Shelter (930 N. Henry Street, Alexandria), label food the same and add our church name & "dinner". If you are a new contributor, or have a question, contact Mary Resnick, 703-462-4841, [email protected]. Thank you friends of Carpenter's! VOLUNTEER WITH OUR BAPTISM MINISTRY We are looking for engaging and enthusiastic parishioners to volunteer with the Baptism Ministry. Join in this opportunity of welcoming new families to parish life by walking them through the sacramental process or by helping the morning of the ceremony. Training and materials are provided. Contact MaryAnn Suhocki at [email protected] or Cecilia Lopez at [email protected] for more information. VOLUNTEER WITH CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD We are looking for engaging and enthusiastic parishioners to volunteer with Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Children Liturgy of the Word is offered from October through May during the 9:30 and 11:15 am Masses. Training and materials are provided. Contact Cecilia Lopez at [email protected] for more information. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT — from the Yemen Family! After nearly three years of separation, we are very happy to share the news that the Yemen family has been reunited –the wife and four children arrived in the U.S. just last week. Please know that you have brought joy and much happiness to this family by contributing to their appeal for travel expenses. They are most grateful. They will now begin the process of applying for asylum and would be grateful if you could continue to remember them in your prayers. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! STEPHEN MINISTRY: The Power of God’s Healing Love Often, when facing a life crisis, we blame ourselves. We become keenly aware of our shortcomings, further deepening the impact of our struggles. Stephen Ministers commit to accompanying care receivers through a life crisis, a gentle reminder that we are not alone. It is a confidential relationship, provided by trained Stephen Ministers. We believe compassionate listening provides the space to experience God’s loving care for us. It is the power of healing through listening. If you have questions, or think you might benefit from meeting with a Stephen Minister, contact Joan Brown: [email protected] or 703-608-5059. THE ADVOCATE IS SEEKING ADDITIONAL WRITERS The parish newsletter highlights church ministries, explores social justice issues, and features OLQP members who put their faith to action. If interested in joining the volunteer staff, please contact Paula Cruickshank, editor: [email protected]. GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION For 10+ years on the 14th of every month a cadre of advocates for justice form a witness line in front of theNational Rifle Association (NRA) headquarters on Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax. All are welcome and encouraged to join us on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 pm. Many of us wear orange to show our support for gun safety laws. Because thousands are maimed or killed in the US each year due to readily available guns, we advocate for state and local legislation to curb access to guns. Our Christian ideals and values call us to advocate for life, especially the life of our brothers and sisters. We welcome the presence of others, especially people of faith. We meet on the sidewalk at 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax 22030 . ECO-TIP: Commit to eliminate single-use plastic and be a champion of all the "Rs": Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose, Repair, Rot (compost) and Refuse. |
Our Lady Queen of Peace
2700 South 19th Street Arlington, Virginia, 22204, USA 703-979-5580 Office 703-979-5590 Fax [email protected] Office hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed on federal holidays) Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: Vigil Mass at 5:30 pm Sunday: 8 am, 9:30 am, 11:15 am, 1 pm (Spanish), 6 pm (young adult) |