Jesus, I want to be good soil for your word. . .the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit. . . .
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday, September 23rd - 6:15 p.m. - John Carroll Society Concert & Lecture: "The Journey Continues: St. Paul Today," Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M. - Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle (Complimentary bus leaving Little Flower at 5:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 24th - 7:30 p.m. - School Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, September 25th - Fathers' Club Opening Meeting
Sunday, September 28th - 1:00 p.m. - Lavera Day Gospel Music Concert - Church
Monday - Wednesday, September 29th - October 1st - Parish Retreat: The Little Flower Leads Us to Jesus, Retreat Leader: Rev. Leo Patalinghug
- Monday:
- 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Free screening of 2004 feature film Therese at Avalon Theatre, 5612 Conn. Ave, NW (rides from LF Church beginning at 8:30 a.m., babysitting and refreshments provided)
- 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Service of the Word - Fr. Leo - "Finding God: In the Communion of the Saints," followed by Adoration
- 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Confessions - Church
- Tuesday:
- 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Book discussion of Story of a Soul - RMR (babysitting and refreshments provided)
- 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Service of the Word - Fr. Leo - "Finding God: In the Fruit of the Blessed Virgin Mary," followed by Adoration
- 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Confessions - Church
- Wednesday:
- 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Film documentary, Saint Therese of the Child Jesus - RMR (babysitting and refreshments provided)
- 7:00 p.m. - Mass & Parish Consecration to the Little Flower - Msgr. Vaghi, Principal Celebrant; Fr. Leo - "Finding God: In the Most Holy Eucharist"
OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 1st - Solemnity of St. Therese, The Little Flower
Thursday, October 2nd - Msgr. Vaghi First Thursday Talk Series: "Moral Life: Living the Hope Within Us," Part 2 of 9: The First & Second Commandments: Liberating Words of Faith
- 7:00 a.m. (immediately following 6:30 a.m. Mass) - RMR
- 7:30 p.m. - Music Room
Friday, October 3rd - 12 noon - First Friday Liturgy
- 12:45 p.m. - Adoration
- 4:00 p.m. - Blessing of the Animals - Church steps
- 5:45 p.m. - Benediction
Sunday, October 5th - Red Mass
- Monthly Food Collection & Meal for the Homeless Sunday
Tuesday, October 7th - 7:00 p.m. - Parish Council Meeting - RMR
Wednesday, October 8th - 7:30 p.m. - 6th Grade Parent Meeting
Thursday, October 9th - 9:30 a.m. - Mothers at Prayer - RMR
- 7:30 p.m. - Fathers' Club Social - Hall
Friday, October 10th - Archdiocesan Forum - School Closed
- 7:30 p.m. - LYRA (Russian Choir) Concert - Church
Monday, October 13th - Columbus Day - School & Rectory Closed
Tuesday, October 14th - 7:30 p.m. - Liturgy Committee Meeting - RMR
Wednesday, October 15th - Little Flower Golf Tournament - Bretton Woods
Thursday, October 16th - 7:00 p.m. - Confirmation Parents Evening of Recollection - Church
Saturday, October 18th - Confirmation Retreat - John Paul II Cultural Center
Sunday, October 19th - 9:00 a.m. - Confirmation Enrollment Mass
Thursday, October 23rd - 9:30 a.m. - Mothers at Prayer - RMR
Sunday, October 26th - Confessions for School of Religion: Grades 3 - 6
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 1st - All Saints' Day
- Masses: 8:15 a.m. & 12 noon
Sunday, November 2nd - All Souls' Day
- Monthly Food Collection & Meal for the Homeless Sunday
Tuesday, November 4th - Faculty Retreat - School Closed
Wednesday, November 5th - 7:30 p.m. - Dr. Jem Sullivan Lecture Series: "Saint Paul - His Theology and Ministry in Art," Part 1 of 3: Saint Paul - Apostle of Faith - Music Room
Thursday, November 6th - Msgr. Vaghi First Thursday Talk Series: "Moral Life: Living the Hope Within Us," Part 3 of 9: The Third Commandment: A Day Set Aside for Love of God
- 7:00 a.m. (immediately following 6:30 a.m. Mass) - RMR
- 7:30 p.m. - Music Room
- 9:30 a.m. - Mothers at Prayer - RMR
Friday, November 7th - 12 noon - First Friday Liturgy
- 12:45 p.m. - Adoration
- 5:45 p.m. - Benediction
Tuesday, November 11th - 7:30 p.m. - Liturgy Committee Meeting - RMR
Wednesday, November 12th - 7:30 p.m. - Dr. Jem Sullivan Lecture Series: "Saint Paul - His Theology and Ministry in Art," Part 2 of 3: Saint Paul - Minister of Hope - Music Room
Thursday, November 13th - 12:15 p.m. Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- 7:30 p.m. - Fathers' Club Social - Hall
Friday, November 14th - School Closed - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- 7:30 p.m. - Isis Instrumental Quartet Concert - Church
Tuesday, November 18th - 7:30 p.m. - First Penance Meeting - Hall
Wednesday, November 19th - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Little Flower School Open House
- 7:30 p.m. - Dr. Jem Sullivan Lecture Series: "Saint Paul - His Theology and Ministry in Art," Part 3 of 3: Saint Paul - Witness to Love - Music Room
Thursday, November 20th - 9:30 a.m. - Mothers at Prayer - RMR Friday, November 21st - Father/Daughter Dance - Hall
Saturday, November 22nd - Thanksgiving Cooked Turkey Collection
Sunday, November 23rd - after 9:00 a.m. Mass - Advent Celebration - Hall
- Thanksgiving Food Basket Collection
Tuesday, November 25th - LFS Thanksgiving Recess begins at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 27th - Thanksgiving Day
- Masses: 8:15 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. (choir and orchestra)
Sunday, November 30th - First Sunday of Advent DECEMBER
Monday, December 1st - LFS Classes Resume
Tuesday, December 2nd - 7:30 p.m. - Home School Meeting - Hall
Wednesday, December 3rd - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Advent Confessions - Church
Thursday, December 4th - Msgr. Vaghi First Thursday Talk Series: "Moral Life: Living the Hope Within Us," Part 4 of 9: The Fourth Commandment: Love for Mother and Father - An Unfolding Love
- 7:00 a.m. (immediately following 6:30 a.m. Mass) - RMR
- 7:30 p.m. - Music Room
Friday, December 5th - 12 noon - First Friday Liturgy
- 12:45 p.m. - Adoration
- 5:45 p.m. - Benediction
Saturday, December 6th - 5:00 p.m. - St. Nicholas Mass
Sunday, December 7th - 10:00 a.m. - Parish Council Meeting - RMR
- 4:00 p.m. - Lessons and Carols - Church
Monday, December 8th - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - Holy Day of Obligation
- Masses: 6:30 a.m., 7:15 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12 noon, & 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9th - 7:30 p.m. - Liturgy Committee Meeting - RMR
Wednesday, December 10th - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Advent Confessions - Church
- 7:30 p.m. - School Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, December 11th - Fathers' Club Social - Hall
Friday, December 12th - 7:00 p.m. - Little Flower School Christmas Concert - Church
Saturday, December 13th - Come Home for Christmas
- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Confessions - Church
Sunday, December 14th - Confessions for School of Religion: Grades 3 - 6
Wednesday, December 17th - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Advent Confessions - Church
Friday, December 19th - LFS Christmas Recess begins at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 21st - Religious Education Christmas Program
Wednesday, December 24th - Christmas Eve
- Masses: 8:15 a.m., 12 noon, 4:00 p.m., & 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 25th - Christmas Day - Holy Day of Obligation
- Masses: 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 12:15 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31st - New Year's Eve
- Masses: 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
JANUARY
Thursday, January 1st - Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (New Year's Day) - Holy Day of Obligation
- Masses: 8:15 a.m. & 12 noon
Monday, January 5th - LFS Classes Resume
Sunday, January 11th - Religious Education Resumes for Grades K - 6
Tuesday, January 13th - 7:30 p.m. - Liturgy Committee Meeting - RMR
Wednesday, January 14th - 7:30 p.m. - School Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, January 19th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School & Rectory Closed
Thursday, January 22nd - March for Life
Sunday, January 25th - 10:30 a.m. - Opening Liturgy for Catholic School's Week
Tuesday, January 27th - LFS Open House
FEBRUARY
Thursday, February 5th - Msgr. Vaghi First Thursday Talk Series: "Moral Life: Living the Hope Within Us," Part 5 of 9: The Fifth Commandment: Make the World Safe for Life
- 7:00 a.m. (immediately following 6:30 a.m. Mass) - RMR
- 7:30 p.m. - Music Room
Friday, February 6th - 12 noon - First Friday Liturgy
- 12:45 p.m. - Adoration
- 5:45 p.m. - Benediction
Saturday, February 7th - 10:00 a.m. - First Penance
Tuesday, February 10th - 7:30 p.m. - Liturgy Committee Meeting - RMR
Wednesday, February 11th - HSA Executive Meeting
Friday, February 13th - Professional Day - School Closed
Monday, February 16th - President's Day - School & Rectory Closed
Tuesday, February 17th - Confirmation Interviews
Sunday, February 22nd - 10:00 a.m. - Parish Council Meeting - RMR
Tuesday, February 24th - Mardi Gras
Wednesday, February 25th - Ash Wednesday
- Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12 noon, & 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 27th - 2:15 p.m. - Stations of the Cross - Church MARCH
Sunday, March 29th - 3:00 p.m. -
4th Annual Little Flower -- John Carroll Society Lecture, Speaker: The Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington - Church
APRIL
Sunday, April 26th - Confessions for School of Religion: Grade 2
MAY
Saturday, May 2nd - 10:00 a.m. - First Communion - Church
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