St. Raymond of Peñafort
Roman Catholic Church

Parish Office: 8750 Pohick Road, Springfield, VA 22153
Telephone: (703) 440-0535, Fax: (703) 440-0538, CCD: (703) 440-0537
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm


Father De Celles' Corner


“Fountain of Life, Fire of Love”
Bishop Loverde’s new Pastoral Letter on the Sacred Heart of Jesus



Rev. John C. De Celles, Parochial Administrator, straychrch@aol.com
Rev. Mark Pilon, Parochial Vicar, straychrch@aol.com
Rev. John Lovell, in Residence
Rev. Joby Thomas, MCBS, in Residence
Kristin Smith, Director of the Youth Apostolate, cyo@straymonds.org
Ms. Elizabeth Turco, Music Director, turcoe@aol.com
Ms. Maria Ammirati, Director of Religious Education, strayccd@aol.com
Ms. Janice Gorrie, Secretary, Religious Education, strayccd@aol.com
Ms. Kirsti Tyson, Office Manager, straychrch@aol.com
Mr. Paul DeRosa, Secretary, straychrch@aol.com

Sacrament of Matrimony
Couples wishing to marry must contact a parish priest at least six months prior to the desired wedding date. Couples who are living together will be expected to live separately at least during the three months prior to the wedding. Natural Family Planning is part of the marriage preparation program in the Arlington Diocese and at St. Raymond’s Parish.

R.C.I.A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which adults (and children who have reached the age of reason) are instructed in the Doctrine of the Church and are prepared to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. If you or someone you know would like to inquire about becoming a Catholic, please call the Parish Office.

Sacrament of Baptism
Parents are kindly requested to make arrangements through the Parish Office ONE MONTH in advance. Parents are requested to participate in a one-session pre-baptismal program and are encouraged to do that before the birth of their child. You must be REGISTERED in the Parish THREE MONTHS prior to Baptism.

Parish Registration
Registration forms are available at the Welcome Table before and after Mass or at the Parish Office.
"MAY THE GOD OF LOVE AND PEACE SET YOUR HEART AT REST"
- Saint Raymond of Peñafort

Weekend Masses
(Always check the weekly bulletin)
Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Sunday 7:00 am, 8:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, and 5:00 pm

Weekday Masses
(Always check the weekly bulletin)
Monday through Friday 6:30 and 9:00 am
Wednesday 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Wednesday 6:15 - 6:50 pm and after 7:00 pm Mass
Saturday 8:30 - 8:50 am, after 9:00 am Mass, and 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:15 - 8:45 am, 10:00 - 10:30 am, and 11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Altar Server Schedules

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Schedules

Lector Schedules

Upcoming Events
St. Raymond's 15th Annual Craft Show
St. Raymond's 15th Annual Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 10 from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm in the Parish Hall. For more information please see the craft show page, which includes links to the flyer, general information hand out, and registration form and information about the silent auction.

Presidential Election
November 6, 2012
Test of Fire

News and Updates
5/26 - Updated the Book Club page with the latest book read.

5/25 - Added the May-June Respect Life Newsletter. Updated the Religious Liberty page.

5/19 - Created a dedicated page for the 15th Annual Craft Show.

5/3 - Added Fr. Pilon's Lenten lecture series on Reflections on the Mystery of Christ Within Us.