Adults

OLGC provides programs, workshops, and retreats that strive to support that touch of God, moving us from being mere "knowing" individuals to being "loving" people through understanding and experiencing the spiritual side of our lives. We will provide maps and fuel for that journey, a variety of opportunities for adults to develop their faith.

2020-2021 Offerings

Marriage Enrichment and Celebration

Bishop Robert Barron's The Sacraments

Bishop Barron's The Pivotal Players Vol. 2 Via Zoom

Join us as we continue to hear from Bishop Barron about the next four "Pivotal Players" - those saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of western civilization, Volume 2 will feature St. Augustine, the Teacher, St. Benedict, the Monk, Fulton J. Sheen, the Communicator, and Flannery O'Conner, the Storyteller.

Dates and Times:

Morning Session: Mondays 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, and 10/5 from 10 am to 11:30 am

Evening Session: Thursdays 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, and 10/8 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom details after you signup.

Facilitator: Amy W. de Bernardo

Click here to signup for one or more of the sessions.

Questions? Contact Amy W. de Bernardo at dre@olgcva.org or 703.896.7414.

Formed.org: A Catholic "Netflix" of sorts!

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic bishops remind Catholics that we are called to engage in charitable, respectful and civil dialogue during election season. In a culture that is dominated by "partisan attacks, sound bites and media hype," the Church calls for "a different kind of political engagement" (no.14). Join us as we explore the document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship!

Date: Monday, September 28th

Time: 7-8:30 pm

Location: Church and Zoom

Masks and a waiver are required if coming in person.

Facilitators: Fr. Matthew Hillyard, OSFS, Gerard Hall, and Amy W. de Bernardo

Please click here to RSVP.

The waiver and zoom information will be emailed to all who have RSVPed for the event.

For more information on the USCCB document we will be exploring, please click here.

Questions? Contact Amy W. de Bernardo at dre@olgcva.org or 703-896-7414

Lent Study: No Greater Love-A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion

Walk step-by-step with Christ from the Garden of Gethsemane to Calvary. Filmed in the Holy Land, this five-part study reveals how Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, historical realities and powerful symbolism come together in awe-inspiring fashion to reveal God’s unfathomable love for us.

Dates: Tuesdays of Lent 2021 (Feb. 23-Mar. 30)

Time: 9:15 am to 11:15 am

Location: St. Joseph Center, Brisson Room or Zoom

Facilitators: Fran & Brian Davenport , Paul Korkemaz, and Patty Whelpley

Cost: $24.95 plus shipping and tax

To register and purchase materials: Click here.

Contact Amy Winkler de Bernardo at dre@olgcva.org or 703.896.7414.

Little Rock Scripture Study: Acts of the Apostles Part 2

This year, the Little Rock Scripture Study will continue exploring Acts of the Apostles, Part 2!

It's easy to join in even if you missed Part 1!

Acts tells the story of the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the early church from its beginnings at Pentecost, following the ascension of Jesus. The Holy Spirit empowers the preaching of Peter, Paul, and the other disciples to take the faith from Jerusalem, to Judea, throughout Samaria and ultimately to the ends of the earth. It records the conversion of Paul and the momentous decision of the early church to welcome Gentiles as well as Jews into the church. Acts is the second volume of the literary work begun in the Gospel According to Luke.

To sign up or for more information, please contact Mike Plett.

Dates: Mondays, beginning September 14th!

Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Location: Zoom (Zoom details will be emailed to you after you sign up.)

Contact: Mike Plett

Live Jesus!

OLGC Divorced/Separated Catholic Ministry

Divorced & Catholic, Now What?

A six week program that addresses concerns of divorced or separated Catholic men and women. It offers much needed support and helps to answer questions.

The 2020 Fall sessions are limited to 12 participants to maintain a small group sharing environment. Signup

Texts to purchase:

1) The Joy of You: Your Life After Divorce by W.E. Rabior

2) Divorced. Catholic. Now What? by L. Duffy & V. Frese

(To purchase these texts, click on each title. This will take you to Amazon.)

Dates: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, and 10/13

Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Zoom. Details will be emailed to you after registration.

Contact: John Heard (OLGC Parishioner)

Signup Form

Parish Mission: Lent 2021

Salesian Presentations

Join us as various Oblates of St. Francis de Sales lead us in reflection on topics from the life of St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane de Chantal, and the world of Salesian Spirituality!

Overall Theme: In Christ- Stronger Together

Dates and Presenters:

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 with Fr. Matt presenting via Zoom

Zoom details for Morning Session:

Topic: Salesian Presentation Morning
Time: Sep 16, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Click here to join Zoom Meeting for the Morning Session.

Meeting ID: 858 9748 4927
Passcode: 243006
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The Morning Session will be recorded and posted on our website. We will not be hosting a live Evening Session on 9/15/20.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 with TBD presenting

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 with TBD presenting

Times: 10 am repeated at 7 pm

Location: TBD for each presentation. Please see above.

Contact: Amy Winkler de Bernardo, 703.896.7414

Click for other opportunities at St. John Neumann

If you would like to subscribe to the Beyond Live Jesus! Newsletter please email Carol Swiger.

Scripture Study - Tuesday Mornings

The Tuesday Morning Scripture Study will be exploring a variety of Ascension Press programs. Please see below for more details!

Dates: Tuesdays, beginning September 8th

Time: 9:15 am to 11:15 am

Location: Zoom (the Zoom link will be emailed to you after you register for any of the studies below)

Facilitators: Fran & Brian Davenport , Paul Korkemaz, and Patty Whelpley

Schedule, Cost, and Registration Links:

Beginning September 2020

Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life: Anchored on the life of Christ as presented in the gospels, Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life explores the entirety of Jesus’ life, who he is, what he is really like, what he taught, what he did for our salvation, and what all of this means for us as Catholics today. This 10-session study will inspire and empower you to center your entire life around Christ.

Click here to register and purchase materials for the Jesus study.

Cost: $29.95 plus shipping and tax

End of November thru mid-December 2020

A Biblical Walk Through The Mass: Come to know and understand the Mass like never before. In a four-part study learn why we say what we say and do what we do as Catholics. With freshly awakened eyes of faith, the words and gestures will be seen in a new light, leading to a richer, more fruitful worship experience.

Click here to register and purchase materials for A Biblical Walk Through The Mass.

Cost: $19.95 plus shipping and tax

January 2021- May 2021 with a break for the Lenten Study

Psalms: The School of Prayer: A ten-part study of the poetic beauty of Psalms is Israel’s response to their covenant and a model for our own life and our covenant with God.

Click here to register and purchase materials for Psalms.

Cost: $26.95

LENT 2021 (Feb 23-Mar 30)

No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion: Walk step-by-step with Christ from the Garden of Gethsemane to Calvary. Filmed in the Holy Land, this five-part study reveals how Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, historical realities and powerful symbolism come together in awe-inspiring fashion to reveal God’s unfathomable love for us.

Click here to register and purchase materials for this study.

Cost: $24.95

Questions? Contact Amy Winkler de Bernardo, 703.896.7414