Upcoming Activities
Swing dancing and jazz at Saint Patrick’s
Saturday, December 9: Swing dancing and jazz will light up your spirit for the holidays! Everyone is welcome for a swing dance lesson at 2:30 p.m., then the Starlight Jazztet will play favorite holiday tunes from 3 – 5 p.m., with refreshments to follow. (There is no fee to attend; donations are appreciated.)
Angel Tree 2023
"when did we see you in prison...?"
This question is in the middle of an exchange between Jesus and his followers in the 25th chapter of Matthew, as he points out that loving each other is loving him. When much of the world is gathering as family or friends to celebrate Christmas, or mark the miracle of Hanukkah, or remember the gift of African heritage through Kwanzaa, those who are separated by imprisonment know loneliness keenly and can despair over the distance. We have a chance to help bridge the distance between those in prison and those who await their return.
This year, Saint Patrick's and Saint John's will partner with an Angel Tree project from Prison Ministry, which coordinates care for families when parents in the household are incarcerated. The complexity of circumstances that lead to incarceration and trying to maintain or repair relationships during that time can be overwhelming. In order to keep adults and children from losing connection, this Angel Tree project includes personalized messages from the incarcerated person to their child, gift suggestions made by the child and caregiver, and then shopping and delivery to the household.
Julie Tran, from St Patrick's, is facilitating this year's effort, having participated in this offering through her own children's community outreach projects.
Stars with children's names, ages, and preferred gifts have been distributed, and unwrapped gifts for the children are to be delivered to church by December 3rd.
On December 10th beginning at 2:00 p.m., families and care givers are invited to pick up the gifts at Saint John’s. Volunteers are needed!
Caroling Party at Saint John’s
The Glencarlyn Luminaria celebration continues with a festive, playful, carol-sing Sunday, December 10 at 7 p.m., at Saint John's. Mariko Hiller will be playing for this joyous sing-along! This family-friendly event will include everybody's favorite carols and songs for the season and conclude with cookies and treats for all!
Saturday, December 9: Swing dancing and jazz will light up your spirit for the holidays! Everyone is welcome for a swing dance lesson at 2:30 p.m., then the Starlight Jazztet will play favorite holiday tunes from 3 – 5 p.m., with refreshments to follow. (There is no fee to attend; donations are appreciated.)
Angel Tree 2023
"when did we see you in prison...?"
This question is in the middle of an exchange between Jesus and his followers in the 25th chapter of Matthew, as he points out that loving each other is loving him. When much of the world is gathering as family or friends to celebrate Christmas, or mark the miracle of Hanukkah, or remember the gift of African heritage through Kwanzaa, those who are separated by imprisonment know loneliness keenly and can despair over the distance. We have a chance to help bridge the distance between those in prison and those who await their return.
This year, Saint Patrick's and Saint John's will partner with an Angel Tree project from Prison Ministry, which coordinates care for families when parents in the household are incarcerated. The complexity of circumstances that lead to incarceration and trying to maintain or repair relationships during that time can be overwhelming. In order to keep adults and children from losing connection, this Angel Tree project includes personalized messages from the incarcerated person to their child, gift suggestions made by the child and caregiver, and then shopping and delivery to the household.
Julie Tran, from St Patrick's, is facilitating this year's effort, having participated in this offering through her own children's community outreach projects.
Stars with children's names, ages, and preferred gifts have been distributed, and unwrapped gifts for the children are to be delivered to church by December 3rd.
On December 10th beginning at 2:00 p.m., families and care givers are invited to pick up the gifts at Saint John’s. Volunteers are needed!
- Prior to December 10th, sort and arrange gifts for pick up. In addition, some additional shopping may be required.
- On December 10th, meet the families, entertain the children while presents are being wrapped, and assist the adults in wrapping the presents.
- After December 10th, deliver gifts to families unable to attend on December 10th.
Caroling Party at Saint John’s
The Glencarlyn Luminaria celebration continues with a festive, playful, carol-sing Sunday, December 10 at 7 p.m., at Saint John's. Mariko Hiller will be playing for this joyous sing-along! This family-friendly event will include everybody's favorite carols and songs for the season and conclude with cookies and treats for all!
Our Sunday Service begins at 11 a.m.
All are welcome to join us either in person or via live stream on YouTube.
Fellowship with light refreshments will follow the service.
Rev. Julie is serving as Rector for both St. Patrick's and St. John's Episcopal in Arlington.
She will celebrate a 9 am service at St. John's where you are also welcome to attend.
St. John's is located at 415 S. Lexington, Arlington, VA 22204
Their website is www.stjohnsarlingtonva.org/
We continue to live stream the services here: https://youtube.com/user/StPatsEpiscopal
Videos of previous services are available at: https://www.youtube.com/@StPatsEpiscopal/streams
We are a small, hidden church with a big-hearted congregation.
We are multicultural and welcome all to worship with us.
Một cộng đoàn nhỏ với những tấm lòng mở rộng.
Một cộng đoàn đa văn hóa hoan nghênh tất cả mọi người đến thờ phượng Chúa tại đây.
We are multicultural and welcome all to worship with us.
Một cộng đoàn nhỏ với những tấm lòng mở rộng.
Một cộng đoàn đa văn hóa hoan nghênh tất cả mọi người đến thờ phượng Chúa tại đây.
The Ministers of St. Patrick's Church are the People of this Parish
We serve our Lord as part of the Diocese of Virginia led by our chief pastors
The Right Reverend E. Mark Stevenson, Bishop
The Right Reverend Gayle E. Harris, Assistant Bishop
The Reverend Julie D. Bryant, Rector
Ms. Mariko Hiller, Organist
The Reverend Tinh Trang Huynh, Rector Emeritus
We serve our Lord as part of the Diocese of Virginia led by our chief pastors
The Right Reverend E. Mark Stevenson, Bishop
The Right Reverend Gayle E. Harris, Assistant Bishop
The Reverend Julie D. Bryant, Rector
Ms. Mariko Hiller, Organist
The Reverend Tinh Trang Huynh, Rector Emeritus