Coming Events

PARISH MINISTRIES

VICTIM ASSISTANCE MINISTRY

The Victim Assistance Ministry is a program of outreach to victims/survivors of childhood sexual abuse by clergy, religious or lay employees of the Catholic Church, as well as those abused through incest, by acquaintances or through violent attack. If you or someone in your family has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church, we encourage you to contact our Victim Assistance Coordinator at 703-841-2530. All calls are confidential. For more information about services provided by the Victim Assistance Ministry, please visit our website at www.arlingtondiocese.org.

WIDOWED CATHOLICS OF ST. JAMES

On Thursday, May 15, the Widowed Catholics of St. James will meet in Msgr. Heller Auditorium from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The special treat that evening will be strawberry shortcake with whipped cream. Arrangements will also include entertainment. Come and enjoy a relaxing, fun evening. If you have questions, call Fran Gros, 703-532-9435, or Steve Dewhurst, 703-288-1655.

PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE

Put Your Christian Faith into Pro-Life Action: Have you ever heard of a "save"? Come learn how sidewalk counseling saves lives from abortion and hear recordings of how it happens – plus how you can help, whether by counseling or through prayer. Please join us Saturday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the Knecht Gym Conference Room. Refreshments served. For more information, contact Sharon DePoorter 703-573-3615, ssdepoorter@aol.com.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

Are you a married or engaged couple interested in learning about responsible parenthood through fertility awareness? Are you hoping to strengthen your marital bond through enhanced communication and greater respect for your spouse?

A certified teaching couple will offer a class on the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning at St. James Catholic Church this spring! The dates of the up-coming class are: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on Mar 30, Apr 27, and May 25, 2008.

To register, contact Stephen and Susan Baumert - 828-234-9836 (cell) or 703-652-4637 (home) - or e-mail nfp@stjamescatholic.org A modest fee of $135.00 covers the course materials and a one-year membership to the Couple to Couple League, including a subscription to their monthly magazine, Family Foundations. Limited financial assistance may be available to select couples. (Download Brochure)

YOUTH MINISTRY AT ST. JAMES

Beth White, Youth Director Phone (703) 532-8815 X126
Email: beth@stjamescatholic.org

YOUTH GROUP GATHERING

Youth Group is held each Sunday in the House of Studies, 913 Park Ave from 4-6 p.m. Deepen your faith while having fun. All youth in grades 9-12 are welcome. Come and bring a friend!

STEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE

Youth entering Grades 9-12 are invited to attend a Franciscan University of Steubenville Youth Conference on June 14-16, 2008. Contact Beth for more information.

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