On Tuesday, March 21, we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. Our keynote speaker was SJN Parishioner and Eagle Scout Leo Weeks, an advocate for the Down’s community. Leo discussed his Eagle Scout project, the construction of a mini-library style box with 24 Rosaries and 24 copies of the “A Scout is Reverent” handbook. The day also featured a celebration walk and food trucks.
If you were unable to attend Live Jesus 2023, or if you want to hear the presentations again, we have you covered.
On Friday, February 10, we held our Black History Month celebration. Our guest speaker was Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr., of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Bishop Campbell was accompanied by the world-famous St. Augustine Gospel Choir. Watch the video below.
On Friday, February 10, we held our SJN Black History Month celebration. Our keynote speaker was Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr., from the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Bishop Campbell spoke about how he went from being a businessman to now a Bishop. The world-famous St. Augustine Gospel Choir provided musical selections, including a rousing rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known a the Black National Anthem. A reception followed the program.
On Tuesday, January 24, Br. Mickey McGrath, OSFS, visited SJN to give a talk on his new book “Madonnas of Color.” He spoke for over an hour and then signed books during a reception.
On Friday, January 20, SJN held a prayer service for life. Many of the attendees then joined the 50th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., to bear witness to the importance of protecting life.
Please join us on Saturday, February 4, for our monthly parish Prayer Vigil for Peace, Life, and Justice as we mark the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and pray for an end to the war there. We’ll pray the Scriptural Rosary for Justice and Peace, reflect on God’s Word in Scripture, and offer our intentions to our merciful Savior. The vigil is from 4:00pm to 4:45pm in Rooms A2/A3 and via Zoom. For more information or the Zoom link, contact Ken Fredgren at fredgren.k@gmail.com or Bob More at rmore.paxchristi@gmail.com.
Por favor, únase a nosotros el sábado, 4 de febrero, para nuestra Vigilia de Oración mensual parroquial por la Paz, la Vida y la Justicia, mientras conmemoramos el primer aniversario de la invasión rusa de Ucrania y rezamos por el fin de la guerra allí. Rezaremos el Rosario Bíblico por la Justicia y la Paz, reflexionaremos sobre la Palabra de Dios en las Escrituras y ofreceremos nuestras intenciones a nuestro misericordioso Salvador. La vigilia es de 16:00 a 16:45 en las salas A2/A3 y vía Zoom. Para más información o el enlace Zoom, póngase en contacto con Ken Fredgren en fredgren.k@gmail.com o Bob More en rmore.paxchristi@gmail.com.
