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Saint Rita, come to my aid! Beautiful rose born from the Savior’s thorns, Lead me far from anger and hate; Guide my heart on peaceful paths with charity to all.
First Communion at Saint Rita Parish
Saturday, May 5th was a happy morning with our Parish’s First Communion class. Click on the picture, below, to see a larger image of our First Communicants.
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Special Week-Long Celebration Honoring Saint Rita of Cascia, May 18–25
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We will be having a raffle as part of our Festival on Saturday, May 19th. We would like to offer as prizes quality, brand new, in-the-box, never used/never opened merchandise donated by parishioners. The value range per prize should be anywhere from $200-$1,000. We will offer as many prizes as are donated. Additionally, if you know of a business that would like to donate, go for it!
We will provide a donation letter for the verified cost of the item that can be used as proof for a tax deduction. Items could include electronics (TVs, laptop/desktop computers, iPods, iPads, etc.), sporting goods, exercise equipment, appliances and such. We are only limited by your ingenuity.
You can drop off your WHITE ELEPHANT items on Saturday, May 5th, from 1:30–4:30 PM, and Saturday, May 12th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM by the rear school entrance that opens to the grassy courtyard near the parking lot.
This year we will offer a 50/50 RAFFLE, with half the amount collected going to Saint Rita Parish and the other half to the lucky winner. Look for raffle tickets and dinner/dance reservation forms beginning May 6th.
Festival Volunteers Are Needed
In order for our May 19th Festival plans to be a success, we will need lots and lots of volunteers to run the games and the white elephant sale, as well as to set-up and clean-up! What a great way to meet your fellow parishioners.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact either Thana Dixon (703-836-3538) or Chris Ames (703-519-8335).
Spring Cleaning??? Save your unwanted treasures for the white elephant booth. Watch the bulletin for details regarding the drop-off place and dates.
Putting the Corporal Works of Mercy into Action
Read the list of volunteer opportunities to see how you can put the Corporal Works of Mercy into Action. Call or email the contacts listed or sign up on the poster in church vestibule.
Our Faith
Praying The Holy Rosary is one of the greatest gifts we have to fight evil and one of the best acts we can perform. Check out these links, below, courtesy of the Arlington Herald, to get tips and a detailed explanation, and to see the 20 Mysteries illustrated magnificently in stained glass.
- How to pray The Holy Rosary
- The Mysteries portrayed in beautiful stained glass windows at Holy Trinity Parish, Gainesville
Local Art Teacher Paints 12 Oil Portraits of Blessed John Paul II …“He encourages me to continue my faith journey and seek Christ,” O’Connor said. “I prayed to him a lot to help me with this project, and I hope that this is just the beginning for more projects like this.”
Knights of Columbus Council #15244
The Saint Rita Parish Knights of Columbus Round Table officially became an independent council on March 22nd. For more information, bookmark the Knights of Columbus webpage, and keep up with our Council’s activities.
Male parishioners who are over the age of 18, and in good standing with the Catholic Church, are encouraged to contact Myonghwan “Moo” Eiselstein at m.eiselstein@gmail.com for membership details.
Online Giving is now available!
It’s convenient, easy and safe.
Click on the Parish Giving link below to enroll.
To learn more about this new program, click here to view a short video about Parish Giving.
Saint Rita Parish Respect Life Group
WE ARE A PEOPLE OF LIFE
The St. Rita Parish Respect Life Group sponsors a variety of parish-wide activities designed to help restore respect for all human life—from the moment of conception until the natural end. Daily, we face threats to life—from abortion and contraception and cloning, to euthanasia and assisted suicide, sex trafficking and infertility, caring for each other and all our loved ones even unto death, to terrorism and war and murder. Our Respect Life webpage has more info, go here.
The Second Look Project has prepared an informative full-color chart detailing the growth in the womb of a new baby. Click here to view the chart. For more information go to www.secondlookproject.org.
Please check out this Respect Life information:
A PRAYER FOR LIFE
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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES