On November 7, the Vincent de Paul Society will be holding its second annual Reverse Raffle, with a top prize of $1,000. Society members will be in the back of church after masses in October selling tickets. Tickets are $70.00, which get you two dinners at Fratelli's on November 7 and a chance to win the $1,000. Other prizes will also be available, such as gift cards and movie passes.
ARCHDIOCESAN EVENTS
Quo Vadis Come and See Retreat
November 8 – Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Saint John Paul II Seminary
Young men in grades 11 and 12 are invited to experience seminary life firsthand. This is an opportunity to meet and talk to our seminarians, pray with them, listen to great talks, and enjoy time for sports and recreation. Please encourage high school juniors and seniors to consider attending this great weekend event.
Visit www.DCpriest.org and select “Events” to register.
Please call the Office of Priest Vocations at 202-636-9020 or email Fr. Mark Ivany at vocations@adw.org with any questions.
All are welcome to the 10th Annual White Mass, celebrating the gifts of people with disabilities and the Deaf Community. Mass will take place at 11:30 am on October 27th at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington D.C. People wear white to this Mass to symbolize our Baptismal call uniting us as one Catholic family. We all come to the table with gifts to share! Archbishop Wilton Gregory will be the principal celebrant. For more information, contact the Department of Special Needs Ministries at 301-853-4560 or 301-200-5430 VP. Contact by e-mail specialneedsministry@adw.org
Black Catholic History Mass
The Archdiocese of Washington invites you to the celebration of Mass in honor of Black Catholic History Month and its theme of “Steadfast Witness". The celebration will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hillcrest Heights, MD (2210 Callaway St.). It will begin with praise and worship at 3:30 pm, followed by Mass at 4:00 pm with the Most Rev. Mario E. Dorsonville, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington as the principal celebrant. For more information, contact culturaldiversity@adw.rog.