St. Philip Celebrates the Jubilee Year
of St. Francis of Assisi
Virginia March for Life: April 22, 2026
The Virginia March for Life will take place on April 22, 2026 in Richmond, VA.
St. Philip's Parish is organizing a bus to take interested parishioners to Richmond to participate. This year – the legislature is working to enact a constitutional right to abortion. This march is an excellent opportunity for us to speak out against this effort.
Our day will start with a Mass at 7:00 am, then depart from the parking out at 7:40 am. After participating the rally and marching, the bus will return to St. Philip around 3:30 pm. For additional information, please call the office or email using the button below.
From the Desk of Fr. Briggs
Easter Sunday
Dear Friends in Christ,
Happy Easter! What a blessing to celebrate the central mystery of Jesus’s Resurrection from the dead. His suffering and death that we commemorated just a few days ago on Holy Thursday and Good Friday are replaced by the glory of Jesus’s resurrected body. For us Catholics, Easter is not just for one day, but lasts for a whole Season until the celebration of Pentecost. I pray that this Easter Season is filled with an abundance of blessings as we await our own resurrection when Jesus comes again in glory.
As we transition into the Easter Season, we conclude our final letter on the Station Churches of Rome by exploring the Basilica of St. Mary Major. This important Church is one of the largest and oldest churches dedicated to the Blessed Mother and is the location of many relics that have to do with her life. If you recall, we discussed this important church last year on May 4th 2025, so today we get to pay another visit to this central Basilica in the heart of Rome. Just a few weeks ago on my way from Italy to Poland, I had the opportunity to walk past St. Mary Major on the way to the train station, but unfortunately, it was closed at that hour of the morning.
In this letter, I wish to share with you some of the richness of the architecture and art that are within St. Mary Major. The construction of the Basilica began sometime after the Council of Ephesus in 431 and was dedicated on August 5th, 434. It was built in the Romanesque style of having a tall, central nave (the central aisle in the Church), with aisles on each side, and a semicircular apse at the end of the nave. Within the apse is a beautiful mosaic, portraying Jesus crowning his Blessed Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth, depicted in the photo below.
As we celebrate this holy season of Easter, I pray that our journey through the Station Churches of Rome inspires our hearts to look forward to the glory of the Resurrection. May we look forward with eager anticipation and hope for eternal life with God, the Blessed Mother, and the Communion of Saints.
May Christ's Peace be with you, Fr. Briggs
Mass, Confession, Adoration and Prayer Times
Saturday Vigil Mass:
5:30 pm
Sunday Mass:
8:00 am & 10:30 am in English
1:00 pm in Spanish
4:00 pm Bilingual
Daily Mass:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am and 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am
Morning Prayer:
Monday - Saturday: 7:30 am
Confession:
Heard in English and Spanish
Sunday 12:45 pm; Monday 7:00 am; Tuesday 4:00 pm; Wednesday 7:00 am; Friday 8:30 am, 3:30 & 7:30 pm; Saturday 8:30 am & 4:00 pm
Also available by appointment.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Every Friday: 3-6:30 pm; 7:30-8:30 pm
First Saturday Rosary and Reflection:
7:00 am
First Friday Adoration:
3-6:30 pm; 7:30 pm through 7:30 am Saturday
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet in English:
Every Monday after the 7:00 pm Mass
Rosary in Spanish:
Every Sunday 12:40 pm (before the 1:00 pm Mass)
Divine Mercy Chaplet in Spanish:
Every Sunday 3:40 pm (before the 4:00 pm Mass)
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Upcoming Events
Resurrection Game Day - Apr 18
Resurrection Game Day, Saturday, April 18, 10am-12pm
Celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord with fun and games for the whole family, as well as a Q&A tour of the church this Easter season. All ages and parents are welcome. Meet in front of the church.
Eat, Drink & Be Catholic - Apr 26
Our next Eat, Drink & Be Catholic is scheduled for Sunday April 26. Parishioner Scarlet Sandoval will talk about her mission trips.
Please bring a dish to share (serves 4 to 6 people) and invite a friend. The evening starts with evening prayer in the Church, then moves to Hayden Hall for the pot luck dinner.
News & Notes
Inclement Weather Policy
When there is bad weather, the St. Philip Office follows Federal Government Closings. If the Federal government is closed, the office is closed and all activities are canceled.
In addition, if Fairfax County Public County Schools are closed, all activities are canceled, even if the office is open.
Mass and Confession are never cancelled. In all cases safety is first and foremost, if you cannot safely walk or drive -- stay home.
No Longer Need Offertory Envelopes? Let Us Know!
If you donate through Parish Giving and are still receiving offertory envelopes but don't want or need them, please contact the Rectory Office or (703) 573-3808 and we can remove you from the list. Please contact us by May 15 to be removed from the next envelope mailing.
Food Pantry: Distribution Times and Support
Email the Food PantryPlease remember to pick up items for our Food Pantry when doing your grocery shopping. We need oil, rice,, heartly soups, peanut butter and jelly, and drinks. We also need reusable bags (not paper.) And please do not donate expired items- we cannot give out expired food. we cannot accept any kind of petfood.
You can also donate via our Amazon Wish List.
As a reminder, the Food Pantry is open for food distribution on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month starting at 8:30 am. For more information, please email secretary@stphilipfc.org
PORTA FIDEI: Digital portal to spiritually fortifying courses
The Arlington Diocese has launched the first course in its new online platform to provide, not just the faithful, but anyone, with digital access to intellectually engaging, and spiritually fortifying courses.
Visit: https://www.portafidei.com/
Porta Fidei is brought to you by the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and produced by its Office of Communications. Course are available at no cost. Be among the first to signup for these courses.
FORMED: Catholic Content Online
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Parishioners can join this service at no cost through St. Philip's parish account.
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We envision St. Philip Parish as a family of God's children, set aflame by the joy of the Gospel, a community of disciples inviting the world to "come and see."
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