Women's Group - Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church

Women’s Group

Viviane Castaneda , Coordinator

olohwomensgroup@gmail.com

703-433-6770

Welcome

Our Lady of Hope Women’s Group are women of the parish who seek to foster their spiritual growth through prayer and fellowship. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Hope, the Ladies commit to serve others in our parish and our community as Christ has taught us.

Women’s Group is open to women of all age and walks of life. There is no cost to join, and no obligations–just the opportunity to develop relationships with other women as we strive for heaven together!

Please join our Facebook group.

 

Fellowship

The Ladies know that cultivating authentic friendships is an important part of the Christian life, and they offer a variety of opportunities for the women of the parish to come together in a social setting. Some of their most popular events include:

 

  • Wine & Cheese Socials: Offered twice a year, these casual evenings are a chance for ladies ages 21+ to unwind, enjoy a glass of wine and each others’ company. This is also when the Ladies unveil their Spring and Fall schedules of events.
  • Christmas Market: A parish favorite, the Christmas Market is typically held the first Saturday of December. The day features local vendors, a bake sale, raffle, and Christmas tree sales, and visits from St. Nicholas and St. Boniface.
  • Fashion Show & Tea: The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without this afternoon of fashion and fun. The Ladies work with local department stores such as Macy’s or Lord & Taylor to introduce the latest styles to Our Lady of Hope.
  • May Marian Tea: What better way to honor the loveliest of ladies than with a beautiful tea? This spring event is sponsored by the Ladies of Hope, and its true beauty is ladies of all ages honoring our Blessed Mother together. Table hostesses create stunning place settings, and each table features a different depiction of Our Lady. The culmination of the day is the May crowning procession, during which the youngest ladies present flowers to the Blessed Mother.

Parish Service

The Women’s Group enjoy serving their parish at a variety of events, from monthly coffee and donut hours to First Communion and Confirmation receptions. Other community-based service projects throughout the year give the Ladies an opportunity to give back to our surrounding community, such as the annual baby bottle drive for Birthright of Leesburg.

Itinerary

OLOH Women’s Group Calendar 2023-2024

September 2023
September 19, 2023 – Kickoff General Meeting
September 23, 2023 – Parish Volunteer Appreciation Dinner after 5:00 pm Mass

October 2023
October 1, 2023 – Donut Sunday
October 10, 2023 – General Meeting 7:00 pm in Parish Hall
October 16, 2023 – Confirmation at Our Lady of Hope 7:00 pm Reception to follow in Parish
Hall

November 2023
November 5, 2023 – Donut Sunday
November 14, 2023, General Meeting 7 pm in Parish Hall
Thanksgiving Day Pie sales
November 11th and 12th
November 18th & 19th
Thanksgiving is November 23, 2023

December 2023
Christmas Market
December 2, 2023 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm in Parish Hall
December 9, 2023 – Advent Morning of Reflection – Begins with Mass 8:30 am, following with
Talk in Parish Hall until 11:30 am
December 12, 2023 – Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Event; 5:30 pm Obra de Teatro 6:00 pm
Mass with reception following in Parish Hall
**Christmas is Monday, December 25, 2023**

January 2024
January 7, 2024 – Donut Sunday
January 9, 2024 – General Meeting at 7:00 pm in Parish Hall

January 17, 2024- TBD Anniversary Dedication

February 2024
February 4, 2024 – Donut Sunday
February 6, 2024 – General Meeting at 7:00 pm in Parish Hall ** Note this is 1st Tuesday not 2nd
Tuesday**
February 24, 2024 – Lenten Morning of Reflection – Begins with Mass 8:30 am, following with
Talk in Parish Hall until 11:30 am

March 2024
March 3, 2024 – Donut Sunday
March 19, 2024 – St. Joseph’s Feast Day; Mass 5:00 pm, Dinner Reception 6:00 pm
**Easter – March 31, 2024**

April 2024
April 9, 2024 – General Meeting at 7:00 pm in Parish Hall
April 19, 2024– Movie Night (Friday Night)

May 2024
May 11, 2024 – First Holy Communion at Our Lady of Hope at 11:00 am; Reception to follow in
Parish Hall

May 4, 2024 – Marian Tea time TBD
May 21, 2023 – End of Year Get-Together Potluck Dinner

June 2024
June 2, 2024 – Annual Parish Picnic – OLOH Women’s Group to help with Craft Room (Angelina
to Chair)
TBD – Help with Work Camp 2024 lunches

Revised 11/11/2023