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Junior Youth Group
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High School Youth Group/Senior Youth Group
Attention all High School students!  Come participate, practice your faith, make new friends and have fun.  Contact the Director of Youth Programs at 703-504-8733 for more details and information.

Young Adults/Grupo Frassati
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Women's Council
All women of the parish are members of St. John Women's Council. The Council meets on the second Thursday of every month in the Dodi Regan room of the Cauwe Parish Center.

Council Ministries & Committees:

Companions In Christ: This group unites the parish community by providing assistance (rides to the grocery store, doctor’s appointment, church, etc.) to those parishioners who most need it, particularly the elderly.

Helping Hands: Volunteers help set up, serve, clean up after, or just provide food following a funeral.

Sacristy Committee: These women look after and care for the sanctuary and sacristy, including the linens and sacred vessels. They set up church for Holy Days, special occasions and much, much more.

Sew & Sew Forths: Group makes hand made items for infant layettes for unwed mothers, and creates beautiful children’s outfits and ornaments, etc. for the council’s annual Christmas fundraiser.

Mothers Group: Meet once a month from 10:00am – 12 Noon (baby sitters provided) to share in God’s Divine Calling of Motherhood. Each meeting is different…inspirational speakers, crafts, holy hour, or social. Hold a yearly baby shower for Gabriel Project collecting necessities for new mothers.

Pro-Life: Council seeks to support parishioner’s pro-life efforts through our parish pro-life committee (praying outside abortion facilities, taking part in the annual “Walk for Life”, and more) and by supporting “Hope”, “Gabriel Project” and Project Rachel”.

Hospitality Committee: Assist pastor with receptions for the Bishop, the newly ordained, monthly priest’s luncheon and other occasions that may arise.

Social Committee: Plan teas, luncheons and other fun activities for the council members so that the women of the parish get to know each other in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

The Women's Council also participates in the life of the parish by helping prepare for Masses at Arleigh Burke Pavilion and Powatan Nursing Home, visiting Lewinsville (elderly) Day Care Center and by having an annual fundraiser (Christmas Boutique) to support charities and charitable parish activities.

K of C (Knights of Columbus)
St. John Council of the Knights of Columbus is made up of men of the parish. The K of C is a Catholic, fraternal organization dedicated to charitable causes and to supporting the Pope's goals on a global basis and the Pastor's priorities on a local basis. Contributing millions of dollars annually to the Pope's charities, televising Holy Week ceremonies and papal visits, supporting vocations in the diocese, sponsoring youth activities, and sponsoring the KOVAR campaign for the mentally handicapped are some of their many works.

Over 50 Club
St. John's Seniors Club is an informal social club for St. John's parishioners, age 50 and over. The Club's primary activities are monthly luncheons and periodic day (and sometimes overnight) bus trips. The luncheon gatherings are on the third Monday of the month, September to June, and begin with Mass at 11:30am. This is followed by a short social period and then a catered lunch in the School cafeteria/hall. The after lunch programs are varied entertainment or presentations of interest to the Seniors. Recent meetings have included entertainment by the Lee Jammers and the Arlington Songfellows. Topics covered recently have included: World War II experiences, simplified Tai Chi, and investment and housing options for Seniors. Day trips frequently include symphony rehearsals at the Kennedy Center, and special art exhibits and theatre productions.

As a non-membership club, all interested parishioners and guests are welcomed. Notice of all events are posted on the bulletin board in the Church vestibule, requesting advance sign-up and payment. For information, contact Gladys Brennan at 703-821-2547.

Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church with well over 3 million active members in almost every country of the world. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel praesidium of the Legion of Mary was established at St. John in 1988. Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service.

The Legion of Mary and Junior Legion meet weekly to grow in spiritual formation. Activities include visiting residents of Arleigh-Burke and Powhatan Nursing Homes in our area and doing home visits to welcome new parishioners. We bring St. John's "Pilgrim Virgin Statue" to parish families and participate in door-to-door evangelization. Through Book Barrow we make catholic literature and sacramentals available in public places. Helping with CCD instruction and working with our Junior Legion of Mary helps encourage enthronement of families in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary. We host celebrations for Our Lady's birthday and we make rosaries.

Adult members meet every MONDAY night from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Dodi Reagan Room of the Cauwe Center. Members do two hours of work weekly of the activities mentioned above.
Junior members (ages 8 to 18) meets every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Dodi Reagan Room. Junior members do one hour of work weekly.

Call the rectory at 703/356-7916 for more information.

Vocation Committee
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Pro-Life Committee
St. John parishioners hold a strong pro life philosophy. Some members of the parish take part in praying outside the nearest abortion facility in Falls Church on a weekly basis.

The parish participates in the yearly March for Life to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, January 22, 1973. Those in the parish who are not able to go into D.C. on that day are encouraged to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament for an end to abortion and for the conversion of those who take part in this killing of the unborn.

Click here for the Pro-Life Essay contest winner and the winning essay.

Parish Council
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Book Clubs
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Altar Guild (Sacristy Committee)
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Ecumenism
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CYO Sports
CYO Sports are organized by the Northern Virginia Catholic Youth Organization (NVJCYO) for the youth of its thirty-five member parishes. The NVJCYO, which dates back to 1959, is an all volunteer, non-profit, lay organization, incorporated in the State of Virginia, which is governed by the consent of the parish representatives under the auspices of their parishes and pastors. The NVJCYO strives to provide well‑organized sports activities which foster excellent sportsmanship and instruction from volunteer coaches.

To register for CYO Softball, download the following forms: CYO 2008 Softball Registration Forms. Please return the completed forms with the registration fee to the Parish, Academy, or CCD office by March 21st. Questions? Please contact Michele Mrozek by email or at (703) 237-0085.

Sew and So Forths
The Sew & So Forths meet on Monday mornings at 9:45 in the Dodi Reagan Room (holidays excluded). Initially, the group was formed to make layettes (baby outfits, blankets, etc.) for HOPE of Northern Virginia or any other organization helping unwed mothers. On a continuing basis, we make hand-embroidered lace-trimmed baptism cloths, banners for Legion of Mary, Confirmation banners for the school children, and parish banners for Diocesan celebrations. Any experienced - or non-experienced - sewer knitter, crocheter, embroiderer, etc., is more than welcome!

Men's/Women's Basketball
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Tai Chi Practice
Many who practice Tai Chi (Taiji), including those in St. John Parish, claim that it gives them a sense of well-being, decreased feelings of stress, more energy, and improved balance. We invite you to join us at 7:00 AM following the 6:30 Mass in the Gym on Mon, Wed, and Fri. Wear casual, comfortable clothing. We welcome beginners. Questions: richard.gramann@verizon.net or
703-821-8286.

Cursillo
Cursillo (pronounced cur-SEE-yo) is a Spanish word meaning "short course"; it might be best described as a seminar. Cursillo, in this context, means "a short course in Christianity". It begins with a weekend, starting on a Thursday evening and continuing until Sunday evening. The weekend consists of daily celebration of the Mass, visits to the Blessed Sacrament, talks, meditations, singing, and good old-fashioned Christian fellowship. The goal of the weekend is to empower the attendees to become Christian leaders in their environments.

Notice that Cursillo begins with a weekend. At the end of the weekend, the attendees begin their Fourth Day. This Fourth Day is the rest of one's life. After encountering Jesus Christ in such a special way on the Cursillo weekend, the attendees return home with the challenge of remaining focused on Brother Jesus, and inviting Him to become a part of all facets of life. Two major tools are used to achieve this goal:

GROUP REUNION A regular, preferably weekly, gathering of a group of 3 to 6 friends. These friends share their experiences and activities of the past week, and the ways in which they encountered Jesus Christ since they last met. Special emphasis is placed on Piety, Study, and Action.
ULTREYA (ull-TRAY-uh) A weekly or monthly gathering together of all Group Reunions in an area to share prayers and songs and snacks. At each gathering, one member gives a witness talk about how our Lord is present in their life.
Attendees on Cursillo weekends are sponsored by other members of the movement. If you feel that Cursillo might be for you, contact Mark Clemente at Clem1979@aol.com or (703)847-1575 and we'll put you in contact with a sponsor.

St John Mother’s Group
St John Mother’s Group meets the third Friday of each month in the Adult Education Room from 10 am - 12 pm with baby-sitting provided. This is a wonderful way to meet other Moms and share in God's divine calling of Motherhood. Each meeting is a little different. We listen to inspirational speakers, make crafts, or have Holy Hour or a social. The group also makes meals for new Moms, prays the family rosary, goes on field trips, and Mom's night out. We assist in the Christmas Bazaar and plan the Mardi Gras dinner at St. John. Any questions, please call Jennifer Morano at 703-849-9550. Newcomers Welcome. We hope to see you soon!

Companions in Christ
Please refer to Social Outreach page for details.