Diocesan Week of Service

Many hygiene items are not eligible for food stamps, putting financial strain on families in need. St. Lucy Food Project helps families stay healthy by making these household essentials available without financial burden. The items we collect for St. Lucy will be distributed to their partner pantries as well as to the Mobile Response Center in Woodstock, VA. 

• Items will be collected in Advisory from November 5 through November 13.
• Each grade has a different item to bring:
  • Freshman: Toothpaste & Toothbrush
  • Sophomore: Deodorant
  • Junior: Shampoo & Bar soap
  • Senior: Laundry detergent

November 10 is the Founder's Day for our IHM Sisters.  The order has a retirement home in Pennsylvania with over 200 sisters in residence. Students will write letters to these sisters to visit them in spirit.

Our annual fundraiser for the Missionaries of Charity coincides with the Diocesan Service Week! Turkey Blitz raises money to help the Missionaries supplement their neighborhood's Thanksgiving meals and to support their women's shelter in Washington, D. C. Visit Chipotle in Falls Church on November 12 from 4-8 PM to participate in our fundraiser for Turkey Blitz.

Students should bring their receipt to school to add their contribution to the Turkey Blitz jar.

• Find more information about this fundraiser here. Be sure to save or print a copy of the flyer to show the cashier before you pay!
• Online orders can qualify for the fundraiser. Use code 8GM4L4C to join the fundraiser. 
  • Do not order before 4 PM and do not order for delivery! 

After the 1:25 PM dismissal, students can help sort, count & pack the hygiene items to be delivered to St. Lucy on Friday, November 14.

The student-run thrift shop will be open on November 14!  Remaining clothes and proceeds are donated to Catholic Charities. 

Homeless shelters offer a hot cup of coffee to their guests throughout the day.   Faculty & Staff will collect this staple to donate to a local shelter as we enter colder months.