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Elizabeth Ministry

We welcome families with new babies to the St. Ann community and provide fellowship for expectant parents and parents with young children. Our ministry reaches out to families and helps them connect with other families with babies of the same age. We help support families during baptism preparation, and an Elizabeth Ministry volunteer offers to bring a meal to each family after their child arrives as a sign of welcome. When needed, we assist families with any special needs they may have to make life a bit easier during an often stressful time. Informal monthly gatherings bring together parents and their children for conversation, commiseration, support and childs play.

Sign up to receive e-mail updates of monthly gatherings at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StAnnEM/.

Legion of Mary

The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church with well over three million active members in almost every country in the world. It is an organization of Catholic men and women, formed into an army for service in the spiritual warfare which the Church is perpetually waging against the evil forces in the world. Membership is often referred to as a lay vocation, and it provides an opportunity to do something meaningful and positive for the Church while at the same time deepening spiritual life and strengthening Catholic faith. A Legionary must forget himself, his own comforts and desires, and concentrate completely on what he can do for others with the power of the Holy Spirit and the ministering help of Mary, our Blessed Mother.

At St. Ann, the Legion assists the pastor in apostolic work such as hospital ministry, door-to-door evangelization and Pilgrim Virgin visitation. What has been accomplished? Invalid marriages have been validated, unbaptized children have been baptized, non-practicing Catholics have returned to the Church and non-Catholics have converted to Catholicism.

The Legion meets every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. Normally meetings are held on Parish grounds, but during the construction period, meetings are being held in homes. Attend a meeting and see if the Legion is for you. Call Ed or Pam McIntosh during the day at (703) 525-4354 or in the evening at (703) 527-7842.

Find more information on the Legion of Mary at these Web sites:
  • Legion of Mary official site -- www.legion-of-mary.ie
  • Legion of Mary (local) -- www.legionofmary.org
  • Arlington Regia of the Legion of Mary -- www.legionsaints.org (promoting causes of Legion of Mary Saints, Legion founder Frank Duff, Edel Quinn, Legion Envoy to Africa and Alphonsus Lambe, Legion Envoy to South America)

    St. Ann's Arlington Federal Credit Union


    St. Ann's Arlington Federal Credit Union has been serving the financial needs of its members continually since 1949. The credit union is a cooperative service organization which is owned and operated by its members who share a common bond. As a registered parishioner at St. Ann Catholic Church you are entitled to membership in the Credit Union.     Read more ...

    Blood Drive

    Twice a year Saint Ann parish sponsors a blood drive for Arlington Hospital after all the Sunday Masses. Notices will be posted in the church and printed in the bulletin.

    Coffee and Doughnuts

    The coffee and doughnuts has been suspended during construction of the new building. Check back here for more information.

    To encourage parishioners to meet and socialize after the Sunday Masses, coffee and doughnuts are provided in the Parish Hall. Volunteers serve one Sunday at a time. Contact the Parish office for information on volunteering to meet and greet your fellow parishioners and visitors.

    St. Joseph's Workers

    This group of volunteers helps maintain the Church property and buildings on the first Saturday of each month. Contact the Parish office for more information.

    Diocesan Programs

    Diocesan Web Site -- www.arlingtondiocese.org

    Weekend Retreat For Women

    April 4 - 6, 2008
    Dominican Retreat House
    Retreat is a special time set aside to renew our relationship with God in a prayerful atmosphere away from daily distractions. The location is welcoming and peaceful.

    The theme for 2008 is: "Rejoice in hope, be patient under trial, persevere in prayer." - Romans 12:12. Franciscan Fr. Bert Karwacki is our Retreat director. The schedule includes: daily conferences; time for private prayer and meditation/rest; sacrament of reconciliation; and daily celebration of the Eucharist. None of these events is mandatory.

    Each individual room has a bed, desk, chair, sink and individual climate control. You get delicious meals. (No cooking!) Car pools are being arranged for those who wish to share rides -- including one that will arrive in McLean early for dinner out. The weekend begins at 7:15 Friday and ends around 3 pm Sunday.

    Dominican retreat is in the Roman Catholic tradition but is open to anyone seeking spiritual renewal and prayer. It is an opportunity to nourish the spirit and grow closer to God.

    Saint Ann Contacts:
    Mary Green 703-534-2166     mgreenarl@msn.com
    Monica Shumann 703-536-3277

    Dominican Retreat House 703-356-4243
    7103 Old Dominion Drive
    McLean, Virginia 22101
    www.dominicanretreat.org has a tour of the property

    The suggested offering is $240. A deposit of $60 is requested with your reservation. The Dominican policy is to welcome all regardless of their ability to pay. A number of women take advantage of this policy and some make installment payments. The nuns rely on donations to cover the difference between the actual cost and the average offering.



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