REGULAR PUBLIC MASS SCHEDULE RESUMES
We have resumed our regular schedule of Masses! All Masses are open to the public. Parishioners are asked to take the following precautions in church:
⬥ Face masks must be worn inside the church
⬥ A social distance of 6 feet must be maintained at all times, including while seated in pews and while in line for Communion
⬥ Receiving Communion via the hands is recommended
⬥ Confessions must be heard behind the screen
Bishop Burbidge has granted a dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation to all Catholics in the Arlington Diocese. This dispensation continues through our reopening and is extended until further notice.
Bishop Burbidge respectfully suggests that the following individuals continue to stay home on Sundays:
⬥ those above the age of 65
⬥ those with an increased risk due to health conditions
⬥ anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms or who may have been exposed to COVID-19;
While unable to attend Mass, observing the Sabbath with prayer or another devotion, such as a holy hour or Rosary, demonstrates good will and sincerity. A sample prayer of Spiritual Communion follows:
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES
Quarterly Pro-Life Mass
Saturday, October 17, 2020, 9:00 a.m.
The 9:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday, October 17, and all Masses the third Saturday of each yearly quarter, will be offered for the preservation of the sanctity of life and an end to abortion. We encourage all parishioners to attend these Quarterly Pro-Life Masses and pray for the protection of the unborn.
Traditional Latin Mass at St. Rita Church
Each Sunday, St. Rita Parish in Alexandria offers the Traditional Latin Mass at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Each Tuesday and Thursday, St. Rita Parish offers the Traditional Latin Mass at 7:30 p.m.
Parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes are most welcome to participate in these nearby Masses.
Invite Our Lady of Lourdes for a Visit
Any person or family who would like the “Pilgrim Virgin” statue to visit their home for 1-2 weeks, please contact the Legion of Mary via the Rectory office at 703-684-9261 or [email protected]
Eucharistic Adoration Options
Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held at St. Agnes Parish (1910 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA). Eucharistic Adoration is also held at St. Rita Church (3815 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA) every Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a break for the school Mass from 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Adorers Needed at St. Agnes
The Adoration Chapel at St. Agnes needs volunteers! Can you make a once-per-month commitment to adore the Blessed Sacrament for an hour? Adoration is being held from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily, with a goal to restore perpetual Adoration as soon as enough adorers are available. Volunteers are asked to keep a safe social distance of six feet from others. Please visit www.saintagnes.org/adorationchapel to sign up. St. Agnes is located at 1910 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA, 22207.
Institute of Catholic Culture
The Institute of Catholic Culture (ICC) is an adult catechetical organization that coordinates guest speakers on topics related to the Catholic faith. Learn about prayer life, theology, church history, modern day issues, and more in local church venues and in live ICC webinars.
For a full list of events coordinated by the ICC, visit https://instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/.
Learn More about the Faith
Join the inspiring instructors at Catholic Distance University for a faith-filled journey of discovery. Enroll in an online independent study course of your choice and study anytime, anywhere. Courses include:
- The Catholic School: Identity and Leadership
- The Way Catholic Use Scripture
- Modern American Catholic History (1908-Present)
- Vatican II: Lay Spirituality
Visit http://www.cdu.edu and click the “Continuing Ed” tab to enroll. Parishioners in the Diocese of Arlington pay just $30.When registering, use promo code: CDU15ARLINGTON
Sunday TV Mass for the Homebound
The Diocese of Arlington, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Washington, produces a weekly Sunday TV Mass filmed in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Viewers can watch the TV Mass every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. on the DCW50 network. It is a wonderful ministry for those members of our Catholic family who are unable to be physically present with a local worshipping community for the Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy. For more information, visit: www.arlingtondiocese.org/tv-mass
Pray the Weekly Rosary With Us
Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Please join the Pro-Life Committee in praying the Rosary every Tuesday evening in the Grotto at 7:00 p.m.