welcome to saint charles parish

Serving the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor and neighborhoods in the heart of Arlington,
as well as the George Mason University at Mason Square.

At St. Charles Parish we proclaim, celebrate and live the more abundant life of God through comprehensive formation in the faith, through a rich sacramental and prayer life, and through fellowship in love.  We invite everyone to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, and to fellowship with his faithful.

Mass Schedule

Monday - Friday: 7am* & 9am
Saturday: 9am & 5pm Vigil Mass
Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am
12pm in Spanish, 6pm

Confessions*

Monday: 6:30 - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 6:30 - 8pm
Friday: 6:30 - 7:00pm
Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30pm

Chapel Hours

Monday - Friday: 6am - 9pm
Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 9pm

Parish office hours*

Monday - Friday: 8am-4pm

*Not on Federal Holidays


Access the Tom Vander Woude Guild Website here.

Learn more about the study or sign up here.

This year’s annual Called Conference will take place on September 20th at the Hyatt Regency in Reston. The event features Mass with Bishop Burbidge, guest speakers, dinner, and music, all with other young adults from the Diocese of Arlington. Learn more or register here! Early Bird registration ends on August 31st!

If you, or someone you know, is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, would like to become Catholic, or is a Catholic adult who did not receive all their sacraments, then the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults–the OCIA–is for them. Meetings begin soon in September, so learn more or sign up here.

Everyone is called to share the gospel. The catechist answers this call by working with our youth to learn who God is. If you’d like to learn more or volunteer, fill out our interest form!

Volunteer as a liturgical minister here.

Religious Education includes regular classes in the faith for grades K-8 and support for parents and families on passing on a relationship with our Lord to their children. Register for RE here!

Way, the St. Charles Youth Ministry, focuses on fellowship and discipleship for our teens (grades 9-12) to build them into lifelong Catholics. Register here for Way Youth Ministry.