St. Philip Celebrates the Jubilee Year
of St. Francis of Assisi
Parish Night of Gratitude: Jun 20
Preparations are under way for the St. Philip Night of Gratitude in honor or Father Donahue.
To help us plan for food, tables, and chairs, please let us know how many people in your household might attend (adults and children). By signing up you are not making a firm commitment; this is only to help us estimate how many people we should be prepared to welcome.
Details:
Parish Night of Gratitude
Saturday, June 20
6:30 pm
Please watch for a volunteer sign‑up sheet in the next few days if you would like to help.
Thank you for your help in making this a beautiful evening for Father Donahue and for our parish community.
Consecration of the Nation to the Sacred Heart
Beginning on June 3rd and finishing on June 12th, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Philip will be participating in novena of the Sacred Heart in honor of the 250th anniversary of the foundation of the United States of America. The US bishops have invited all to participate in this great moment of our country through this special devotion. Join us at the conclusion of all Masses during these days for this unique novena for our country.
Additional resources in the vestibule and online.
Naturalization Workshop - June 13
Hogar Legal - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington will be hosting a naturalization workshop this June, helping eligible lawful permanent residents apply for U.S. citizenship with the support of trained legal staff and volunteers. There services are offered at a very low cost to ensure accessibility for all.
Workshop Details
Saturday, June 13, 2026
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
1190 Lawyers Road, Reston, VA 20191 3304
Time for workshops: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact: citizenship.hogar@ccda.net
Tel: (703) 534-9805 ext. 1514 or 1507
There is a cost of $135 to attend. Please see detail in the flyers or visit Https://ccda.net/citizenship-application-assistance/
Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical: ‘Magnifica humanitas’
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical was released on May 25 and sets out the Church’s social teaching for the age of artificial intelligence. In writing this, Pope Leo XIV addresses this great challenge of our current time. He appeals for the safeguarding of humanity, promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice, and peace.
Bishop Burbidge encourages us to join him over the coming days to read 'Magnifica Humanitas' in its entirety and prayerfully considering all that the Holy Father shares. The document is in five chapters and can be found below at the Vatican's website.
Celebrating Faith + Freedom at Diocesan Festival: June 13
The Diocesan Festival returns!
Save the date for the 2026 Diocesan Festival on Saturday, June 13 in Berryville, Virginia! Join thousands of Catholics from across the Diocese at the Clarke County Fairgrounds for a joyful celebration of faith, freedom and community.
As in years past, the festival will open by giving thanks to God with a Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Burbidge, followed by live music, food and drink, amusement rides for children, local vendors, and so much more fun for the whole family.
Please RSVP in advance to help with proper food planning
From the Desk of Fr. Briggs
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Dear Friends in Christ,
This weekend marks an important Solemnity in the life of our Faith. Last week, we celebrated the great Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the foundational mystery of our Faith that has been revealed to us, and this Sunday, our attention is drawn to Jesus’s presence in the Holy Eucharist as we celebrate Corpus Christi. For us, the Eucharist is God’s “loveletter” to us as he makes himself present to us at each and every Mass where we have the blessing to invite him into our bodies and souls. Truly, this is such a unique gift for our lives.
Here at St. Philip’s, we will have the opportunity to honor Jesus in the Eucharist through the Eucharistic processions that will occur after the 10:30 AM Mass in English, and after the 1:00 PM Mass in Spanish. In these processions, we will see how Jesus came to be our food when he was born in the humble manger, and how he gave us his body on the cross through his death, and how he continues to feed us throughout the whole world.
Today, I wish to continue in my account of the pilgrimage to Italy and Poland that I made this past Spring, and I wish to share with you some of our first experiences in the city of Krakow, the historical and cultural center of Poland. It was within this city that Saint John Paul II served as Archbishop and Cardinal for many years. We will discuss his life more in-depth in later letters.
What was most striking about being in Krakow was the presence of so many beautiful churches that have been places of worship for countless faithful Catholics for centuries. As
we walked throughout the historical city, we would encounter a church on almost every street, and each of these parishes had multiple Masses scheduled every day. Additionally,
almost every church had an adoration chapel where the faithful could come in the middle of their workday and spend a few minutes in silent prayer with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
One of the most memorable churches we visited in Krakow was the Church of Corpus Christi, a church that was founded by King Casimir III the Great in 1340 and was eventually completed in the mid-15th century. This church was built in the Gothic style, with vaulted ceilings that soar above walls of glass. Although the Church was beautifully arrayed in gold, wood, and stone, it was one of the coldest churches that I have ever been in! Because the church is so old and has so much stone, the central heating is not sufficient to keep worshipers warm during the winter months. Nevertheless, it was a joy to celebrate Mass in such a beautiful space!
Maybe Christ's Peace be with you,
Father 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
Religious Education Registration - starts Jun 8
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year will start on June 8th. We hope to have the information, calendar and forms available on the website, outside the RE office, and in the parish office.
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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