Bright and Cheerful Homes!

Christmas is 10 days away!
The tempo of preparation is increasing!

Our hopes to make our homes extra bright and extra cheerful may find some significant challenges as we stumble upon obstacles that could have us loose our holiday cheer.

Click here to access a new webpage on the subject of Bright and Cheerful homes that may help us keep our balance during this season and in the months ahead.

Ho, ho, ho! A fervent Advent to one and all.

A Busy But Happy Mother

Meet a young mother who enjoys what Opus Dei has done for her life.

Letter to All Friends and Family from the Prelate of Opus Dei

On occasion of the anniversary of the Founding on October 2nd the Prelate wrote about the experiences of St. Josemaria in 1928. He encourages us to grow in generosity with the help of our most blessed Mother along with recourse to Blessed John Paul II whose feast day is coming on the 22nd of October. To read the full text click here.

Fr. Joseph's cause for canonization is opened in Boston

On June 2, the canonization cause of José Luis Muzquiz was formally opened. One of the first three priests in Opus Dei, he began its apostolic work in the U.S.

Anniversary Mass for St. Josemaria

This year the Mass celebrating the Feast Day of St. Josemaria will be celebrated by Cardinal Wuerl at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC on Sunday, June 19, at 2:00 pm.

Make plans now to attend with family and friends. It is a beautiful experience to share with those who would be moved by a desire to do their best for God.

Allow plenty of time to meet and greet others after mass. Enjoy!

Summer Activities for High School Sudents and College Women

Each year Van Ness Study Center offers a variety of activities for High School students and College women in order to better to enable young women to lead meaningful, committed, and happy lives as students, professionals, wives, and mothers.

For information about this summer's offerings click on this link and be sure to scroll down past the introductory information to view the calendar of events for June-August, 2011.

St. Josemaria and The Spanish Civil War

This video briefly tells of the experiences of Josemaria Escriva during the Spanish Civil War.

The Psychology of Teenage Girls:

tips for building a lifetime friendship with your
adolescent daughters.
by Anne Egan, MSW
Seminar for moms of teenage girls at Van Ness study center
April 30th 10-12 pm
For more information click here.

A talk for young single women

NAVIGATING YOUR 20's:
Dealing with romance, the lack thereof,
and pursuing the ever-elusive balance one needs

Please join us for a talk by Elizabeth Bergin, a recent navigator of her 20's, followed by wine and cheese.

Wednesday, March 23rd 7.30-9.00 pm
Van Ness Study Center
5115 Van Ness Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
$10 suggested donation

Van Ness Study Center (www.vannesscenter.org) is a not-for-profit center for high school, college, and young professional women dedicated to the academic and character development of young women.

Question? Please email elizabeth.bergin@gmail.com or call 301.961.6076

Series on the Commandments - Spring 2011

CATHOLIC DOCTRINE CLASSES FOR WOMEN will cover the principal teachings of the Catholic Faith in a systematic manner.

Where: Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Road, McLean VA 22101
When: Saturdays 12:30-2:30 p.m.

March 26
26. Freedom, law and conscience
27. The morality of human acts

April 9
28. Grace and Virtues
29. The Person and Society

April 30
30. Personal Sin
31. The Ten Commandments & the First Commandment

May 14
32. The Second and Third Commandments
33. The Fourth Commandment

May 21
34. The Fifth Commandment
35. The Sixth Commandment

June 11
36. The Seventh Commandment
37. The Eighth Commandment
38. The Ninth and Tenth Commandment

June 18
39. Prayer
40. The Lord's Prayer
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Registration Form: Catholic Doctrine Classes for Women

Name_______________________________Tel.no.________

Address___________________________________________

Referred By_______________________________________

Please send this information together with a $10.00 registration fee to: Clevemont Center 2709 36th St. NW, Washington, DC 20007 or register on site.
For more information, contact Clevemont Center at
202-965-7338 or 202-965-3750