To reserve an an angel from the tree....
......... please click on the picture below.  Thank you!

Our Angel Tree program is now live and we need your help. More children are still being added to the list this week, if all slots are taken, please check back. Please help us fill the Angel tree gift slots that are still open!  This year, St. John's will be providing gifts for local families, Head Start pre-schoolers, Department of Social Services children in foster care, as well as Paul Stefan home.

Helping with this wonderful program is very easy:

Select an angel from our virtual tree. Gifts are divided into categories for easy viewing. Provide your name, email and phone number so we can easily contact you. Please pay attention to sizes, styles and colors...individuals are very specific with their gift requests for a reason...it is what they really, really want or need! If you can't find the item, let us know. Please use a gift bag or leave the gifts unwrapped. On the gift, please include the "gift code" (example: W3) AND YOUR name attached so we can mark the item as received.

We have quite a few angels that need to be selected / still open and presents need to be handed in by December 8th.

The first batch of presents need to be delivered to social services and the local school on the 10th. You can link to the Angel tree by clicking on the picture above, or from the code on the back of the tag on the tree, or by going to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449a8ab28a1fe3-angel2

Thank you for taking time to help a family who needs a hand with Christmas this year and for spreading the love of Christ. If you have any questions please email [email protected] or call the parish office.

Again, to reserve an an angel from the tree, please click on the picture above.  Thank you

VIRTUS Training

will be held at St. John's

December 3, 2021

6 PM in Mercy Hall

You must register ahead of time by going to Virtus Online

Sign up online at: www.virtus.org

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mass will be held at St. John's
Sunday, December 12th at 2:30pm

Spiritual Retreat

"Growing in Prayer through the Fruits of the Holy Spirit"

February 11-13, 2022

San Damiano Spiritual Life Center

Spaces remain available for the upcoming Knights of Columbus Council 5561-sponsored spiritual retreat the weekend of 11 thru 13 February, 2022 at the San Damiano Spiritual Life Center located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.  The address is: 125 Old Kitchen Rd, White Post, VA 22663. 

The theme for this retreat is: Growing in Prayer through the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. 

The retreat will run from Friday, 11 February beginning at 4:30 pm with check-in and registration, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm.  The retreat will conclude with Holy Mass beginning at 10:00 am, followed by lunch on Sunday, 13 February.  

This retreat is open to all parishioners of St. John’s.  

There will be a total of five (5) conferences. Our retreat director will be Sister Kathleen Persson, OSB, of the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia. Sister Kathleen serves as both a spiritual director and retreat leader at the Benedictine Pastoral Center in Bristow. Priest Chaplains from the Benedictine Pastoral Center will serve as our celebrants for Holy Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

There will be ample time made available between these conferences for quiet prayer, as well as communal group discussions, Holy Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Rosary, and Eucharistic Adoration.

The cost for single occupancy is $270.00 per person for a single room, $250.00 per person for double occupancy, and $440.00 per couple, which includes all meals. A non-refundable deposit of $75.00 is required no later than December 30th, 2021 to secure your reservation. The balance to be paid by January 28th, 2022. 

Each check can be made out to: “Knights of Columbus Council 5561;” please indicate on the memo line of your check, “For Spiritual Retreat, San Damiano.”  Please send your deposit TODAY to secure your reservation by mailing your check addressed to: Mr. Raymond Payette, 6694 Clarkes Meadow Drive, Bealeton, VA 22712.   

Book your reservation NOW as the slots are beginning to fill quickly.  Consider spending quality time with our Lord on retreat.  For more information and registration, contact our Council's Church and Religious Programs Director at: 571-421-5466 or email at: [email protected]

St. John's 2021 ADVENT Schedule

ADVENT PRAYERS:

Sacred Heart Gift Shop

Looking for that special gift? Looking for something Catholic to read or watch? Swing by the Sacred Heart Gift Shop and Library! We have statues, Rosaries, books, DVD’s, Rosary repair service and more!! If we don’t have it, we can do our best to order it for you! Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10 to 12 and by appointment Questions: Call Patti Spencer 571-221-2619 or email: [email protected] Donations are always welcome!!

"I recognize the importance of communications and evangelization, the use of all tools possible to get out the Good News." - Bishop Burbidge

Listen to relevant, pastoral, and inspirational homilies from our diocesan Shepherd. In his threefold role of teaching, sanctifying and governing, Bishop Burbidge is committed to sharing the Good News through all available media. His Sunday homilies are recorded weekly and made available on YouTube.

Check out the Diocesan YouTube page for homilies and reflections from our Shepherd HERE.