SDC News (11/19/09) ================================== Pray "that God will bless all members of Separated and Divorced Catholics with an abundance of healing and hope. May our lives bear witness to Christ in the world and His faithfulness to His people even amidst suffering and loss." Peter Murphy Archdiocese of Washington Office of Family Life ==================================== All phone numbers are Area Code 301 unless indicated. SDC Website: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc ==================================== L O C A L G R O U P N A M E S AASAC: Anne Arundel Single Again Catholics BE: Beginning Experience BSSG: Blessed Sacrament 39+ Singles Group C&R: Coping and Rebuilding in N. Virginia CAC: Catholic Alumni Club of Washington CF: Changing Focus CS: Christian Singles DCGS: De Chantal Group for Singles ESO: Every Single One Good Shepherd Lutheran FOM: Friends of Mercy in Baltimore NB: New Beginnings PTSC: Prime Time Single Catholics of N. VA PWP: Parents Without Partners SDC: Separated & Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese of Washington SJS: St John's Singles (Columbia) SVA: Singles Federation in N. Virginia ==================================== AASAC Dance Night at the Bowie K of C FRI,Nov 20, 8:30 pm at 6111 Columbian Way, Bowie, MD. 20715. Mention AASAC and get $1 off the admission. Info: Jeanne 410-396-0176. Dance Info/Directions: 410-969-6392 or http://www.lasinglesbwa.com/ ================================== Overcoming Infertility from a Catholic Perspective SAT, Nov 21, 10 am-noon at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 5001 Eastern Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20782.Dr. John Bruchalski, founder of the Tepeyac Family Center, will address ways to overcome infertility using effective medical means supported by Church teaching. Info/ register: Archdiocesan Office of Family Life at flm@adw.org or 853-5337. ================================== BSSG & PTSC Dance at the Elks Lodge in VA SUN, Nov 22, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.: Dinner Dance at Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031. Cost is $20 per person, which includes a light buffet dinner and dancing in the Elks Ballroom. RSVP (PTSC): Dolores , ordsenus@cox.net or 703-391-8426 OR (BSSG): Sandy 703-849-1282 or smmueller@cox.net ASAP. Reservations at the door will be allowed, but not encouraged. ================================== DCGS Thanksgiving Dinner in Bethesda THU, Nov 26, at a private home in Bethesda. Come together to enjoy the bounty of friendship. Eve will prepare the dinner. Men bring the wine, ladies the dessert. A donation of $20 to defray expenses is appreciated. Directions/details after your RSVP to: "Yes, Thanksgiving at Eve's" evemarie301@gmail.com. ================================== H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I N G ! ! ! ================================== AASAC Singles Making Sandwiches THU, Nov 27, 7 pm in the kitchen at Our Lady of the Fields Church, 1070 Cecil Avenue South, Millersville, MD. Share your Thanksgiving with others. Help make turkey sandwiches and bring leftover turkey for the homeless. Info: Sue 410-760-6593 ================================== BSSG Washington Wizards Basketball Game SAT, Nov 28, meet at 5 pm at the Green Turtle Bar and Grille next to the Verizon Center at 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC. After dinner the group will move to the Verizon center to enjoy a basketball game between the Wizards and the Charlotte Bobcats. Tickets cost $20 a person. RSVP/Info: John (703) 820-9196 or jfmcbride_526@hotmail.com. ================================== CF Single Again THU, Dec 3, 7 pm for new members; regular meeting 7:30 pm at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church, 1657 Crofton Pkwy,Crofton, Maryland 21114. Coordinator: Mary Woznysmith, LCSW-C, her website: http://www.womanswell.com. Topic: Handling Holidays: A Simple Plan. ================================== SVA First Friday Singles Dinner (RSVP 12/4) FRI, Dec. 4, at Glory Days Grill, 3059 Nutley St., Fairfax in the PAN AM Shopping Center. The group will be seated in their back room for dinner starting at 7 pm. Pre-dinner socializing and optional cocktails start whenever folks arrive. RSVP: Roy 703-880-6692 or rseabolt@cox.net until 12pm, Dec.4. (When reserving by email or message, please state the number attending.) ================================== Baltimore CAC Christmas Dance SAT, Dec 5, 6:30 pm at the Bowman Restaurant, 9306 Harford Road in Baltimore, Maryland. Dinner from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (RSVP by 11/27). Cost for the dinner and dance non-member cost is $37 by 11/2. Dance(8:30-11:30 pm) admission at the door is $15 for non-members.Info: info@cacbaltimore.org. ================================== AASAC Annual Christmas Party SAT, Dec 12, 6:15 - 10 pm at at Our Lady of the Fields Church, 1070S Cecil Avenue, Millersville, MD 21108. Come dressed for the season to have a fun evening and the INFAMOUS 'YANKEE SWAP'. Please bring a main dish, a side, or dessert to share and a wrapped $10 gift for the Yankee gift exchange. Drinks provided. Please RSVP at aas.SocialActivities@gmail.com with your potluck item and if you can come set-up/cleanup ================================== CAC Christmas Mass, Dinner & Dance SAT, Dec 12, 6:30 pm-12:30 am at K of C Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Ave, Silver Spring. Mass at 6:00 p.m. in St. John's Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. 7:15 cocktails; 7:45 Dinner & 9:00 Dancing. DJ: Popular music from the 50's through today . Deadline for dinner is 12/5. Business dress; coat & tie is encouraged. $32 for CAC members; $42 for nonmembers. Info: Mike 916-6336 or CACDanceChair@gmail.com. Dance only admission is $25 for non-members; $17 for members, payable at the door. ================================== SDC Rockville Social Christmas Party SAT, Dec 12, 7 p.m. at the Golden Bull in Gaithersburg at 7:00 PM. We'll have our keep or trade Christmas gift swap. To participate, please bring a gift not to exceed $10. RSVP/ Info: Pat 240-558-3340. ================================== PWP (Howard County) Christmas Dance SAT, Dec 19, 8-11:30 pm, Resurrection Church, 3325 Paulskirk Road, Ellicott City, MD. BYOB Beer & Wine *Christmas Cookies Snacks/Soft Drinks * Holiday Dress/Business Casual DJ. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC $10 General Entry Price; $8 for PWP members. Info: 410-381-2650 or join_pwp_howard@yahoogroups.com. Flyer: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc/PWPXmas.pdf ================================== Contact Father Vince if you are considering applying for an annulment. Phone: 610-660-1406 eMail: vobrien@mailhost.sju.edu Address: Fr. Vince O'Brien, S.J. Manresa Hall 261 City Line Avenue Merion Station, PA 19066 ================================= Annument Guidance for Arlington, DC and Baltimore: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc/Annulments.htm ================================== Resources for Children Rainbows for the Children of Divorce http://www.rainbowsgw.org/programs Lynn Cassella's Faith Journeys Foundation, Inc. http://www.faithjourneys.org/ ================================== DIDN'T GET YOUR "SDC NEWS"! Go to: http://www.rc.net/washington/sdc/SDC_News.txt ================================== Changing your email address or prefer your personal email address for the SDC News? Notify sdcinfo@rc.net. If you are using a work email address, the SDC News may be screened out by your server. 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