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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

JUNE

 
 
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