PARISH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Winter Weather
Parish/School Activities canceled
The following activities are canceled for the parish and/or school
beginning at 3pm Saturday through 8am Monday.
Cursillo Regional Ultreya, Children's Liturgy of the Word, Saint Bernadette School Open House,
faith250 with Fr. Don, CYO Sports, Boy Scouts,
Eucharistic Minister Training (Spanish),
Spanish Young Adults Meeting, Weekend Coffee and Donuts,
Family Faith/CLOW Family Donut Social and Family Faith Formation.
Thank you to all parish volunteers who have RSVP'd to next weekend's Night of Stars! Unfortunately, we are at capacity and the guest list is now closed.
This weekend and next, join Fr. Don at noon on Sundays in the Bradican Room for faith250 in preparation for our nation’s 250th anniversary. See the bulletin for details.
Saint Bernadette School will celebrate the start of Catholic Schools Week with an Open House being held on Sunday January 25, Noon until 1pm. See what Saint Bernadette School has to offer
your family.
Next weekend’s second collection is for the Arlington Catholic Herald. Please consider supporting the official, award-winning newspaper of the diocese and its mission to evangelize through news from a Catholic perspective. Our $ 46, 312 assessment is based 80% of our registered households.
The 2026 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal mailing was recently sent to parishioners. The 2026 them is “In Christ We Are One”, which reminds us of this great theological virtue that is rooted in Jesus Christ and the victory he won for us. You can make a gift at www.arlingtondiocese.org/bla. Please indicate you are a parishioner here and it will count toward our parish goal of $ 582,000.
Discover the Beauty and Riches of the Mass Saint Bernadette Lenten Study 2026. Join us for a 5-week study this Lent, as we learn to better understand the celebration of the Mass. See the bulletin for more information.
Inclement Weather Delays and Closures : Saint Bernadette Parish and School follows the Fairfax County School System regarding closings for snow and other inclement weather. If public schools are closed, our school is closed and all activities on the campus for that day and evening are canceled. Please take this policy into account when scheduling use of Parish facilities during winter months.
FAITH FORMATION
Living the Liturgical Year:
Today, we celebrate the Conversion of St. Paul, the Apostle. His conversion is an important moment in Christian history, from persecuting the first martyr (St. Stephen) as Saul to converting and following Jesus as Paul. He is responsible to spreading Christianity in communities outside of Israel, in Asia Minor and Europe. Thirteen books in the New Testament are attributed to him. You can watch his conversion story with your children here: https://youtu.be/IlXFy3zjJh4
Parish baby supplies donation drive: The donation drive for baby supplies for Catholic Charities Migrant and Refugee Services is ongoing until February 2. Items are being collected in the playpens in the church vestibule. All parishioners are encouraged to donate. See page 10.
Volunteers for 2025-2026 ~ We are still in need for volunteers (assistant catechists, teen catechists, and hall monitors). If interested, please contact the Religious Education Office or fill out the Volunteer Form on the website http://stbernpar.org/religious-education-volunteers/.
Upcoming Religious Education Activities
Sunday Doughnut Social: Jan.25 after 9am Mass at the School Cafeteria
Regular classes : Jan. 27, Feb. 3-4, 10-11, 24-25
No classes : Jan. 28, Feb. 17-18
Family Faith Formation: Feb. 1
SPRED Class: Feb. 7, 21
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
Come and enjoy warm fellowship and great food. No need to RSVP. For more information, please email us at women@stbernpar.org.
Tuesday, February 3 is our next Dinner with Friends at 5pm, at Saratoga Pizzeria, 8050 Rolling Road. We meet for this casual meal on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.
YOUTH MINISTRY
High School Youth Ministry
All High Schoolers are invited to join us for Tuesday Socials every Tuesday from 7-8:30pm! Meet in the youth room (in the parish office) for games, ice cream, and a discussion on the faith.
We are starting High School Small Groups. All high schoolers are welcome to attend. Guys’ Small Groups will be on 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7pm in the Youth Room. Girls’ Small Groups will be on 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7pm in the Youth Room. For any questions, contact JP McLaughlin at jpmclaughlin@stbernpar.org.
Volunteers for High School Program - We are looking for adults who share a deep passion for their Faith and want to help disciple high school teens. All adult volunteers must be VIRTUS
certified and undergo a background check. If you are interested, contact JP McLaughlin at jpmclaughlin@stbernpar.org.
Work Camp 2026 registration is open: Please visit our website to register for Work Camp. Contact Matthew Frey matthew_c_frey@yahoo.com or JP McLaughlin at jpmclaughlin@stbernpar.org for any inquiries.
All highschoolers are welcome to an overnight retreat at Summit Lake in Emmitsburg, MD, January 30 - February 1. We are in collaboration with the youth ministries of St. Leo’s and Our
Lady of Good Counsel. Registration has opened. Please visit our website to register for the retreat. For any inquiries, contact JP McLaughlin at jpmclaughlin@stbernpar.org
Middle School Youth Ministry - next gathering February 4
All 6th-8th graders are invited for games, snacks, and fun every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Meet in the school gym from 6:45-8pm.
YOUNG ADULTS Group
All Young Adults are invited to once-a-month Sunday night discussions and debates on key topics and mysteries about the Faith. Our next Faith Discussion will be on Sunday, February 15, 6-8pm in the Bradican Room. For any inquiries, contact JP McLaughlin, jpmclaughlin@stbernpar.org.
Looking to join the Saint Bernadette’s Young Adults? Scan the QR code to join the Saint Bernadette Young Adults Group Chat.
To learn more about our middle and high school ministries,
please contact JP McLaughlin jpmclaughlin@stbernpar.org, or Grace Mee, gmee@stbernpar.org