The Women's Council of St. John the Beloved Catholic Church

03/28/2026

Join us at St John the Beloved McLean for Holy Week. Program below.

03/09/2026

We are immensely grateful to Dr Katherine Evans for her inspiration speech on The Seven Sorrows of Mary, which took place on March 7th during our Lenten Morning of Reflection w/ Dr Katherine Evans. "Mary, in her humility, did not count her unique role as something to be grasped, but instead turned her full attention to the glory and majesty, might, and justice of her Savior, our Savior. Mary chose the words of her magnificat carefully because she knew that they would be remembered. She acknowledged that future generations would know her name and call her blessed. She chose to use her exalted place in history not to elevate herself, but to give all praise to God. Her emphasis is not on her motherhood, but on His Lordship. In fact, as we get to know Mary more and more, we learn that this is entirely consistent with her character. She does not seek, and indeed will not accept, our veneration except as an opportunity to point us to her Son and His saving works and so for this reason I want us to look at how Mary endured her trials not only as a mother but as the most faithful disciple. This is something that all of us, mothers and non-mothers alike, should strive to emulate."



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02/28/2026

It’s not too late to join the Great Fast.If you want a serious, structured Lent — rooted in penitential prayer, fasting, and the tradition of the Church— joi...

02/27/2026

Lent at St John the Beloved in McLean:

1. Lenten Soup Suppers - every Friday at 6:00 PM except March 13. For more info and volunteer options: https://bit.ly/2026LentenSoupSuppers

2. Stations of the Cross: Every Friday through April 4th at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM

3. Lenten Cross of Mercy: SJB is partnering again this Lent with House of Mercy Food Pantry Lenten Cross. You can find the cross in the vestibule, filled with tags. Parishioners choose a tag, fulfil the request and return it to the foot of the cross. All donations must be received by March 29 (Palm Sunday) - (this date is a correction from April 1st)

4. Christ House Men's Clothing drive: Help Hearts In Action, a service project club for middle school and high school girls, who are currently running a Men's Clothing drive for the residents in Christ House. Hearts In Action are volunteering at Christ House on March 14th, so please drop off your donations in the SJB Church vestibule on March 13th at the very latest. Please do not put these donations under the Lenten Cross of Mercy!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. We need helpers for making soup, cooking plain pasta in advance, setting up, and cleaning up. Soup is to be delivered to cafeteria by 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Parish purchases all the ingredients for the cooks. Cooked Pasta....

01/19/2026

On Friday, Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout issued this joint statement:

"The extreme abortion amendment, which will proceed to a referendum for voters to decide later this year, would go far beyond even what Roe v. Wade previously allowed. It would enshrine virtually unlimited abortion at any stage of pregnancy, with no age restriction. "
Follow link for full statement.

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12/27/2025

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas with family! We also celebrated Christmas at St John's parish with those alone for the holidays. There was Joy, there was potluck, there was singing and music. 🎄 Christ is born Hallelujah! 🌟

12/25/2025

You are cordially invited to the Feast Day of St John the Beloved on December 27th. After 8:30 AM Mass, there will be the traditional blessing of the wine in the vestibule, after which you are all welcome to join Very Rev. Christopher J. Pollard and Reverend John Melmer for an open house brunch at the rectory. There will be drinks, cookies and many other goodies. If you would like to bring something, use the sign-up sheet link below. Merry Christmas!

Very Reverend Christopher Pollard and Reverend John Melmer invite you to the annual Open House for the Feast of St John the Beloved, held at the rectory. Please review the available slots below for Dec 27th, starting at 9:30 AM, immediatelly following 8:30 AM Mass. Click on the button to sign up. Th...

11/30/2025

Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. Let the Advent season begin and bring us closer to Our Lord. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world.

11/29/2025

part 2 of our 46th Christmas Bazaar. Indoor market in McLean, VA. vendors

Discovery Toys St. Peter Claver Society See's Candies Beloved BBQ

11/29/2025

part 1 of our Christmas bazaar vendors 11/22/2025
46th Christmas Bazaar. Indoor market in McLean, VA. Begoña Morton Studio Glorious Goblets Elisa Torres Repeted Designs LLC Deanna McConnell Cutco Cutlery Pet Wants Falls Church

11/28/2025

Wonderful heartwarming Thanksgiving day supper at St John's for those without family in town. Leftovers were then taken along with donations in our clothing drive to the homeless shelter in Falls Church. Happy Thanksgiving!

All info at https://Thanksgivingatsjb.eventbrite.com