Another Presider Bids Farewell To Dignity/Washington
Sunday, May 12, 2013 Dignity/Washington bid a fond farewell to Father Tim MacGeorge as he presided over his last Mass with the community before moving to Florida at the end of May 2013. Arriving from Boston twenty years ago, he had served D/W through his thoughtful homilies, his spiritually insightful blogs, his frequent participation in the communal anointings of the sick, his group facilitation of several workshops over the years, most recently on dealing with bereavement and the suicide of loved ones, and the application of his technical skills to regular updates of D/W social media. All wish him grace ...
Second Annual Baccalaureate Mass Held At Dignity/Washington
The May 12th (2013) Sunday Mass at Dignity/Washington celebrated the happy conjunction of the Ascension of Our Lord, Mother’s Day and a Baccalaureate Mass for those young adults nearing the end of their academic year. Advance notice to the community had been given for all to come wearing their school colors and/or emblems and many did. A special blessing was imparted to all students at the end of the liturgy for their continued advancement in knowledge, as well as rewarding experiences and/or work in the months and years ahead. [caption id="attachment_1996" align="aligncenter" width="541"] Some of the students who attended the Dignity/Washington ...
DC Youth Pride Attendees Hear From Dignity/Washington Young Adults
Seven volunteers from Dignity/Washington's year-old Young Adult Group staffed a table at the annual DC's Youth Pride Day held in Dupont Circle on April 27. The all-day event, this year on a sunny spring Saturday, is marketed toward LGBT high school- and college-aged DC locals to celebrate awareness, visibility, and pride. The event has drawn over 3,000 young people in recent years. The volunteers included young adults Alex Martone, Anthony O'Tapi, Jonathan Noriega, Zack Pesavento, Alexander Martone, Martín Witchger, and D/W Board Member Kenneth Dowling, all of whom recently started attending Dignity/Washington since spring 2012, as well as 3-year member Ruthie Shipps. Located among tables for large ...
Country Western Spring Fling Has Dignity/Washington Stomping
The Dignity/Washington community was treated to a superb evening through the generous efforts and hospitality of member Mike Malik at his home near Logan Circle on Saturday, April 20. The neighborhood resounded with the music of Country Western instructor and DJ Mary Anne who lead the diverse crowd of young and older, beginning and advanced, dancers in the Texas Two-Step and Country Western line dances. Everyone kicked up their heels, had fun and enjoyed meeting new friends well into the night. Drink and refreshments were also provided by Mike Malik to the grateful party-ers. The lessons of DJ Mary Anne ...
Farewell Mass for Dignity/Washington Presider/Member
Sunday, April 14, 2013 Father Joseph Palacios was presider and homilist at a Farewell Mass with Dignity/Washington held at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. Many of his friends and associates in his multi-faceted ministry to the DC area LGBT community participated and extended their well wishes, including those from Georgetown University, and Catholics For Equality which he helped to found. [caption id="attachment_1948" align="alignright" width="300"] Fr Joseph Palacios (c) with Stephen Utley (l) and husband Michael Holtz (r), at his farewell Mass with Dignity/Washington. Joe officiated at their wedding.[/caption] Joe will assume a new ministry with the Spiritual Care Department of Clinical Services at ...
Dignity/Washington Presence at US Supreme Court Rallies
Several members of Dignity/Washington had the honor to be present at the very large demonstrations (by Supreme Court case standards) in support of same sex marriage rights at the U. S. Supreme Court on the 26th and 27th of March. Notable aspects of the events was the broad range of ages from early 20s students and interns to individuals in their 60s and 70s and the very positive vibe among the attendees. That it was a pleasant crisp spring day did not hurt the mood. Security was heavy, but friendly and there were no physical clashes among different groups. Given ...
A Grand Feast In Honor of Saint Joseph
The origin of Saint Joseph’s Day as an Italian festival is simple yet a testimony to an ancient and abiding devotion. According to legend, there was a severe drought in Sicily around 1268 and the people prayed to St. Joseph, their patron saint, to bring them rain.They promised that they would prepare a large banquet feast to honor him, if he answered their prayers. [caption id="attachment_1916" align="alignright" width="300"] St. Joseph Dinner dessert buffet with Italian pastries and fruit.[/caption] The rain did come, and the Sicilians made good on their promise, continuing the festival ever since. The fava bean was the crop that ...
Dignity/Washington Board Gathers For A Retreat and Planning
The Dignity/Washington Board along with several community members participated in a weekend retreat and planning session held February 15 to 17 at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville, Maryland. Formerly of the Center and currently the Pastoral Associate to the Vicar Bishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore in the Seton Vicariate, Dr. Tom Little led the group in a series of reflections entitled Sustaining Our Leading With Holiness and Heart, focused on the challenge of several Catholic saints, including Francis of Assisi, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila and Dorothy Day, whose Church renewal efforts in their ...
Defenders Annual Liturgy
The Defenders presented donations of $500 to Damien Ministries, $500 to Brother Help Thyself and $500 to Dignity/Washington shortly after their annual Mass during the weekend of Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL), January 12, 2013. [caption id="attachment_1840" align="aligncenter" width="412"] (Front row) Bernie Burns, John Kane, Tom Yates, Tom Mosley, (back row) Bob Miailovich, Fred Bowers, El Parks, Patrick Bittinger, Chris Jackson, Tim Holtz.[/caption]
Forty and Fabulous on the First (of December)
Dignity/Washington's 40th Anniversary Celebration Dignity/Washington celebrated its 40th Anniversary on the weekend of December 1-2, 2012, culminating a year of community celebrations that attracted widespread interest and congratulations. The Washington Blade, for instance, ran an extensive article entitled, Faith of Our Fathers, about the chapter, our history and Dignity USA’s long list of activities, in its edition of November 30 written by staff writer Joey DiGuglielmo. On Saturday night, December 1, a sold-out gala dinner, silent auction and entertainment for ninety members and guests was held in a private function room at Clyde's of Gallery Place. Thanks to the generosity of our members ...
Dignity/Washington Joins the Annual “Night OUT with the Nats” Game
by Rick Lynch, Dignity/Washington member Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Dignity/Washington was an “All Star Partner” with “Team DC” and other GLBT groups for th 8th Annual “Night OUT with the Nats” evening baseball game played by the Washington Nationals against the Tampa Bay Rays at Nationals Park. Seated together, over eighty Dignity/Washington members and their friends cheered the Nats with well over 4,000 GLBT baseball fans, breaking an attendance record for both Dignity/Washington and the event itself now in its eighth year. [caption id="attachment_1629" align="alignright" width="422" caption="D/W members enjoy the Nats Night Out at Nationals Stadium in DC"][/caption]DC’s Different Drummers played ...
Dignity Washington Celebrates Capital Pride 2012
Dignity/Washington members gathered on a beautiful summer day in June to celebrate Capital Pride 2012. In honor of the chapter's 40th Anniversary, more than 40 chapter members carried a rainbow "chapel" under a an arched rainbow throughout the several-mile parade. Flagbearers carried the Defenders' colors in the Saturday parade, and other chapter members staffed the information booth at Sunday's Pride Festival. [gallery columns="2" orderby="post_date"]
Moon over Washington – June 2012
Members of Dignity Washington gathered on the roof deck at the residence of host Jim Bedore for fun, food, and fellowship on June 2, 2012 with the celebration of "Moon over Washington." [gallery columns="2" orderby="rand"]
Dignity/Washington Affirms that “It Gets Better” With Their YouTube Video
For several months Dignity/Washington members had been quietly discussing a community response to the alarming rise in bullying in schools across the nation. Finally the idea crystallized that a YouTube “It Gets Better” video could be produced from the personal testimonies and words of hope of any and all community members who would want to sit before the camera. Promotion of the project quickly won community support and filming began six months ago. [caption id="attachment_1472" align="alignright" width="363" caption="A still shot of the D/W community members gathered for the It Gets Better video shoot."][/caption] Credit is due to member Tom Yates who led ...
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