The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 26

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart. Principal’s Message Last Thursday evening middle school families gathered for the highly anticipated Science Fair Awards Ceremony.  Under the leadership of our science teacher, Mrs. Hammang, and with the support of their parents, the students had spent months researching and preparing for the culminating moment, the day of judging and announcement of award-winners.  With cheering and revelry typically associated with sporting events,... 

Middle School Science Fair

All Saints middle school students participate in our annual science fair, investigating topics in physics, behavioral science, botany, medicine/health, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, microbiology, zoology, and earth and space. Congratulations to our students for their outstanding efforts, and many thanks to our dedicated panel of hard-working judges.  Read More →

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 25

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart. Principal’s Message Today, as a community of faith, we begin our journey through the season of Lent.  To mark this beginning, this morning the students gathered in the gymnasium for our annual “Farewell to the Alleluia Banner” prayer service, a tradition by which we remind the children that we will refrain from saying the word “Alleluia” until we celebrate the great joy of Easter.  To symbolize this, students from our 8th grade... 

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 24

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart.   Principal’s Message Braving the bitter winds and occasional snowsqualls, nearly two hundred parents and members of the community gathered at the Portuguese Community Center on Saturday evening for our annual Casino & Auction Night.   The space was filled with conversation and laughter as everyone enjoyed good food, fellowship and exciting casino games.  We are pleased to have been joined by Mayor Hal Parrish who served as a “celebrity... 

Soup-er Bowl Thank You!

Thanks to the generosity of our All Saints parishioners, our All Saints National Junior Honor Society raised $3,196.42 in our Soup-er Bowl Sunday collections after each Mass on Super Bowl Weekend. All funds benefitted the House of Mercy.  Read More →

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 23

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart. Principal’s Message Those families who attended Mass at All Saints this past weekend may have noted members of the National Junior Honor Society collecting donations outside the entrances.  This was in support of an outreach to benefit the House of Mercy, a local organization committed to providing resources to the poor in our community.  I am pleased to share with you that the students collected $3,196.42 from our parish!  I am so... 

Celebrating Vocations

In celebration of Vocations Day, special guests were on hand to share the story of their vocations. Sr. Marie Joseph (Little Sisters of the Poor), Seminarian Eric Shafer (Arlington Diocese), Sr. Karen Lynn (Benedictine Sisters of Virginia), Deacon Tom Yehl (Youth Apostles), and Sr. Maria David (Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist) shared what led them to their vocations and the impact their vocations have had on their lives. The morning included a question/answer session followed by a school-wide... 

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 22

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart. Principal’s Message Last Wednesday I had the opportunity to attend a meeting hosted by the White House in honor of Catholic school educators across the country who have made significant contributions to their local communities.  In an auditorium with other guests from surrounding dioceses, it was an honor to hear first-hand of the appreciation that the administration has for those in the field of Catholic education and the difference they...