The Khwaja Family’s Story Continues

Shared by Lois Herrmann According to Judith Kozlowsky, one of a handful of St. Columbans who have been deeply supportive of the family: “They have done remarkably well – and …

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DC United Soccer Game

In August, our Afghan family, the Khwajas, joined St. Columbans: the Chen, Brinkeroff, and Perry families and Judith Kozlowsky for a DC United soccer game. Unfortunately the game was rained …

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Cooking with Shakeba

Shared by Refugee Response minister, Judith Kozlowski While driving the Khwajas home from an appointment, I learned Shakeba wanted to learn how to make pizza. So, two days later, my …

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Making the Soccer Connection

Join St. C’s Refugee Response ministry at a DC United soccer game on Sat., Aug. 12 (7 pm) at RFK Stadium. All are welcome to join in on this fun …

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Our Refugee Family Moves Ahead

Thanks to his characteristic determination and some able assistance from several St. C’s volunteers, our refugee Dad, Fridoon, began a job in his field last week. His freshly minted resume …

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A Time to Catch Up

Let us gather on Mon., May 15 – 7 to 8:30 pm in the Great Hall, and make time to catch up on all of the happenings since our refugee …

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New Bicycles for the Khwaja Boys

Mr. and Mrs. Khwaja really appreciated shopping at the New to You Sale. John Nolan helped Fridoon find two great bikes for his boys, who were so excited when we …

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A Message from a Neighbor

This message comes from Maya Teitelbaum, a Water Ministry colleague of Alex Acosta. Maya is not a St. C’s parishioner, but came to the Water Ministry via her neighbor Betty …

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Our Family Makes Their Home in America

Since their February 22nd arrival, our refugee family has been busy completing their US paperwork, signing the lease on their apartment and getting ready to move in this Saturday. Refugee …

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