Outreach
Join us in prayer
This is the calendar of events for Mass and Prayer Services for the healing of any victims and survivors of abuse.
PRAYER SERVICES
Many victims who have survived sexual abuse tell us that they find attending Mass difficult at the start, so we began a series of Prayer Services to pray that victims/survivors would be able to receive comfort and healing. During the prayer services, some of our victims/survivors have agreed to share their experience, strength and hope during their journey towards greater healing from sexual abuse.
In October 2005, the Diocese of Arlington began a series of Prayer Services for Healing for victims/survivors of sexual abuse celebrated by Reverend Mark S. Mealey, O.S.F.S., Vicar General for Administration. The Prayer Services include a survivor’s sharing of his/her journey towards greater healing from sexual abuse.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Prayer Service at 10:00 A.M.
Queen of Apostles
Church
4401 Sano Street
Alexandria, VA 22312
Rev. Mark Mealey, O.S.F.S.
to preside. Victim Testimony.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Prayer Service at 10:30 A.M.
St. Leo the Great Church
3700 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
Rev. Mark Mealey, O.S.F.S., to preside.
Victim Testimony.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Prayer Service at 10:00 A.M.
St. John the Baptist Church
120 West Main Street
Front Royal, VA 22630
Rev. Mark Mealey, O.S.F.S. to preside.
Victim Testimony.
mass schedule
In June 2004, Bishop Loverde began a series of diocesan-sponsored Masses to pray for healing for victims/survivors of sexual abuse. “We so desire that you will experience healing and a new beginning,” Bishop Loverde said. “We carry you in our prayers to the Lord and ask Him to heal you as He alone can.” These Masses are an opportunity for the community of faith to come together to pray for victims/survivors of abuse, their families and the entire Catholic community.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Mass at 7:30 P.M.
Holy Spirit Church
8800 Braddock Road
Annandale, VA 22003
Bishop Paul S. Loverde to preside.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Mass at 7:30 P.M.
St. John the Beloved Church
6420 Linway Terrace
McLean, VA 22101
Bishop Paul S. Loverde to preside.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Bilingual Mass at 7:30 P.M.
All Saints Church
9610 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110
Bishop Paul S. Loverde to preside.