St. Mary’s Catholic Church FOUNDED IN 1795 310 SOUTH ROYAL STREET • ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Rev. Dennis W. Kleinmann, Pastor Rev. Robert L. Ruskamp, Parochial Vicar Rev. Nicholas R. Barnes, Parochial Vicar Rev. Edward J. Bresnahan, In Residence Rev. Peter Pitre, In Residence Rectory 310 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 • 703-836-4100 • Fax: 703-549-3605 Website: http://www.saintmaryparish.net St. Mary’s School (PK-8) • 703-549-1646 • Fax: 703-519-0840 Mrs. Janet Cantwell, Principal (jcantwell@smsva.org) Main Building 400 Green Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Website: http://www.smsva.org St. Mary’s School of Religion (CCD) and (RCIA) - Fr. Nick R. Barnes, (703-836-4100) Angela Lademan, Director of Young Adult and Youth Activities, (571-319-1975) Director of Music - Dr. Charles Saik (703-684-5308) Sunday Masses: Saturday Eve Vigil - 5:00 PM Sunday - 7:00 AM & 8:30 AM, (9:15 AM - Children’s Mass, St. Mary’s School, 400 Green St.), 10:00 AM (Nursery in Lyceum, 313 Duke St.) 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & (Vespers - Evening Prayer 4:30 PM) 5:00 PM Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday - 6:30, 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM Federal, National Holidays and Holy Days - Please see bulletin for schedule of Masses Saturday - 8:00 AM only Novenas and Adoration at the Church: Miraculous Medal Novena - Monday - noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Thursday - 12:30 to 7:30 PM Mother of Perpetual Help Novena and Holy Hour - Thursday - 7:30PM Nocturnal Adoration - every First Friday, 9 PM to Saturday 6 AM Holy Hour for Life - every First Saturday following 8:00 AM Mass Confessions: Monday - Friday following the 12:10 PM Mass Saturday - 4:00 to 5:00 PM and 7:00 to 7:30 PM Thursday - 7:30 PM (during Holy Hour) First Saturday - 8:30 AM (during Holy Hour) Baptisms: Every Sunday at 2:15 PM. Please call the Rectory to register in advance and obtain regulations concerning godparents, etc. Marriages: Contact Parish Priest at least six months before possible wedding date. Couples who are living together will be asked to live separately during marriage preparation time. Project Rachel, Post Abortion Help 1-888-456-HOPE Gabriel Project, Pregnancy Help 1-866-444-3553 Arlington Catholic Charities, Adoption Services 703-425-0100 Page Two November 16, 2014 FROM GREEN TO GOLD SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 6:30 A.M. Mary Chow-Woon Leung, 9th Anniversary 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Elizabeth Ann Bahret, Birthday 12:10 P.M. Albert John Miller, Anniversary 6:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 12:10 P.M. 6:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 12:10 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014 Special Intention: Lucille Helmbrecht Ted Vilardi, Jr., Anniversary Rita and George Lynch WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 Jeanne Lenze, Anniversary Special Intention: Cheryl Harp and Teresa Sutter Eileen and Robert McCarty THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014 6:30 A.M. Mary Jessey 8:00 A.M. Catherine Golinowski 12:10 P.M. Holy Souls in Purgatory THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 6:30 A.M. Special Intention: Fr. Michael Hinken 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Lucille Helmbrecht 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: Julie Guiffre 7:30 P.M. Traditional Latin Mass SAINT CECILIA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2014 8:00 A.M. Charlotte Kerns, Anniversary 5:00 P.M. Arthur Druke (Fr. Barnes) OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 7:00 A.M. Special Intention: James and Mayra Saunders, Wedding Anniversary (Fr. Ruskamp) 8:30 A.M Special Intention: Helen Lynch (Fr. Mode) 9:15 A.M. Whelan Family (Fr. Kleinmann) 10:00 A.M. Special Intention: Brian L. Kerns Family (Fr. Ruskamp) 11:30 A.M. Special Intention: Lucille and Gary Helmbrecht (Fr. Barnes) 1:00 P.M. Parishioners of St. Mary (Fr. Kleinmann) 5:00 P.M. Eleanor T. Rymond, Birthday (Fr. Barnes) The tabernacle floral arrangements this weekend are donated in thanksgiving for the marriage of Ashleigh Bryant and Brad Byrne. WE WELCOME THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Charlotte Ann Retz O Mary, Mother of God, you were foretold by the prophets, foreshadowed by the patriarchs in types and figures, described by the Evangelists, and saluted most graciously by the Angels. Lead us to the wisdom of the Presence of God now and forever. Saint Sophronius The local NFL team enjoyed a bye last weekend, so I have nothing to say about them this week, other than that they will face Tampa Bay at home this weekend. My Packers had their bye two weeks ago and returned to Green Bay to face the Chicago Bears. Three weeks ago the Packers went down in defeat against the Saints. In addition, their quarterback suffered a minor hamstring injury which seemed to affect Aaron Rodgers play the rest of that game. As such I think it’s safe to say the Packers needed that bye week to get healthy and refocus. Refocus they did! They hammered the Bears 55 to 17. They led at the half 42 to nothing, allowing both the team and Rodgers to match or set a few records. Obviously, in my opinion it was a great game and hopefully a sign of what is to come as the Packers face the Eagles this weekend, probably a more formidable team. Needless to say then, I also hope they keep their focus. Speaking of focus, when it comes to our spiritual lives we occasionally need that “bye week” as well. That is exactly what a retreat is all about. No doubt I have spoken here of the value of a yearly retreat. We priests are required by Church law to make at least a five day retreat each year. I just concluded mine. I can’t tell you how it went as I write this column before I left for the retreat. I can tell you I was looking forward to it. I needed the opportunity to also refocus and hopefully grow a bit spiritually. Every other year the diocese provides our retreats. During the even numbered years we are on our own and can go anywhere we wish for that retreat. We can take a private retreat or a directed one. I have only done the private retreat once and that was a number of years ago. I prefer the directed retreat because with that there typically are three conferences given each day by a priest or even a bishop. I find that this option usually is better for me. The retreat I was on this past week was up in Boston. In advance I knew that at least two other Arlington priests were also attending. I have been to this retreat center twice before, but not recently. Actually it was over six years ago that I was last there. Again my hope is that it was a good retreat, a spiritually fruitful one, that helped me be more focused on Christ, on holiness, and on my duties to you. Please be assured that all of you were remembered in my prayers this past week and at Mass. Something that also happened a week ago, on Saturday evening, November 8th, was the annual wine tasting gala sponsored by our Catholic Daughters. This has proved to be a wonderful evening of some great wines, some unbelievably good food, and an outstanding opportunity to socialize with fellow parishioners and guests. In addition, it is a fundraiser for the Catholic Daughters. Everyone seemed to have a fantastic time. I’m sure the wine helped, but it truly was a very special night. As they had last year, there was also some musical entertainment. In light of all of this I want to extend some words of gratitude. Mary Petrino and Debbie Weatherly headed up the effort. A number of other Catholic Daughters assisted. For the second year Angela Logomasini was the wine expert who provided commentary on each of the servings; there were five wines. Martha Gabriel and Kathy Pluth worked on the spiritual reflections that are always part of the evening, whose theme was the papacy. Rebecca Littig along with two others provided the musical interludes. Everything about the evening was excellent. The tradition of meeting high expectations certainly was maintained. I don’t know how well the Catholic Daughters did as far as funds raised, but they do many wonderful things for our parish, so my hope is that they did well. Again, I thank them for providing this evening. In Christ, Fr. Kleinmann Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time VOCATIONS “Well done, good and faithful servant…” How are you called to use your talents? If Christ may be inviting you to faithful service as a priest or consecrated religious, call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703.841.2514 or write: j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org. O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! COME AND SEE! A VOCATION RETREAT The Daughters of St. Paul will be hosting a vocation discernment retreat at their convent in Alexandria, Friday, Nov. 28, 6 P.M. – Sunday, Nov. 30, 6 P.M. Single women, ages 18-35 years old who would like to learn more about religious life are invited. Contact Sr. Margaret Michael at 703.549.3806 or email vocations@paulinemedia.com. BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE: Parishioners are invited to inscribe the names of their beloved deceased in our Book of Remembrance located in the Sacred Heart Shrine. HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH November Youth Activities (7-12 Grade) 16th-Youth Night: 6-8 P.M. in the St. Mary’s Lyceum. Meet other teens in the parish and join us for some fun games, food, and a talk. More details to come. CORE Team: We are looking for a few more high school students who would like to become a part of our CORE team, meeting the first 3 Wednesdays of the month from 6:30-8:00 P.M., helping to plan events, get leadership experience, and grow in their faith. We are also looking for adults who would like to help with youth activities! For all RSVPs or to be added to the youth email list, please contact Angela Lademan at alademan@stmaryoldtown.org and find me on facebook “Angela Oldtown StMarys. “WAITING FOR THE LORD IN ADVENT” is the topic for this month's Patricians which meets Saturday, November 22, 9 - 11 A.M. in St. Mary’s Lyceum. All adult Catholics are invited to this monthly discussion group which gives lay Catholics an opportunity to grow in knowledge of the faith while discussing an aspect of Catholic life in the comfort of a prayerful, family setting. Fr. Nicholas Barnes serves as spiritual director and provides additional commentary. Refreshments provided. Contact Linda Melone at 703.725.8526 or olofsorrows@hotmail.com. YOUNG ADULT (20S AND 30S) ACTIVITIES Thursdays in November Every Thursday young adults gather for various, spiritual, social, intellectual, or service type activities. See below for the upcoming events this month: 20th-Wine and Scripture Study: 7:30-9:00 P.M., St. Mary’s Lyceum. Bring a bottle of wine to share. We’ll have some cheese and bread. December Service with Christ House: Join other St. Mary’s young adults in doing some service work for Christ House on December 6th, 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. RSVP to Angela at alademan@stmaryoldtown.org or via the facebook event. All RSVPs to Angela Lademan at alademan@stmaryoldtown.org or via the facebook invite. Page Three PRO-LIFE CORNER “Euthanasia is a false solution to the drama of suffering, a solution that is not worthy of man. The real answer cannot be, in fact, to give death, as 'gentle' as this may be, but to testify to the love that helps us to face pain and agony in a humane way.” Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us. THE NEW EVANGELIZATION: Join Father Arne Panula, Jeff Cavis, Lila Rose and other Catholics from the D.C. area for a morning of prayer, breakfast, and discussion on the New Evangelization. Held at The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 6:30– 9:00 A.M. by FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. For more details and to register, please visit focus.org/reach. SUPPORT MOTHERS IN NEED TO CARE FOR THEIR BABIES! Catholic Charities baby closet urgently needs diapers in all sizes 1 to 6, wipes, baby formula (Similac), baby shampoo, baby lotion and new baby clothing. Bring donations to the Chancery Office at 200 North Glebe Road, Suite 506, in Arlington, or to the Baby Closet at 10639 Courthouse Road, in Fredericksburg. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: “When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize.” Do we value the prize we have in our spouse enough to take time to enjoy it? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are 20-22 February 2015 in Herndon or 17-19 April 2015 in Fredericksburg. For more information or to apply, visit our website at renewmarriagevanorth.org or contact us at applications@renewmarriage-vanorth.org or 703.378.4150. MAKE PLANS NOW FOR THE 2015 WORLD MEETINGS OF FAMILIES IN PHILADELPHIA: Join families from throughout the world Sept. 22-25, 2015 in Philadelphia. This gathering will underscore the importance of the family and emphasize its positive impact on society. The 2015 theme is “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.” The days will be filled with Mass, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and dynamic speakers. During the evenings, film festivals, concerts and the like are scheduled. There will also be an exhibition marketplace for an exchange of ideas and goods, as well as a youth track and daycare. To learn more about the event, visit www.worldmeeting2015.org. Registration is opening soon, so if you would like to attend, now is a good time to start considering your options for participation. PARISH CHOIR: The parish choir meets every Wednesday evening at 7:30 P.M. in the lyceum auditorium (313 Duke St.) We welcome new members to sing at the 10 A.M. Sunday Mass. Please contact Dr. Saik at 703.684.5308 or csaik@stmaryoldtown.org. AUTHOR EVENT My Sisters the Saints with Colleen Carroll Campbell ST. MARY’S CONTEMPORARY CHOIR welcomes singers and instrumentalists to its music ministry. Rehearsals take place Tuesdays starting at 7:15 P.M. in the church choir loft. The choir sings at the 8:30 A.M. Mass. For information, contact Claire Fallon at 703.683.2509 or Cla.fallon@comcast.net. Colleen Carroll Campbell will be discussing her spiritual memoir, My Sisters the Saints, at Barnes & Noble, (Potomac Yard, 3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy) November 23, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. In My Sisters the Saints, Campbell blends her personal narrative of spiritual seeking, trials, stumbles, and breakthroughs with the stories of six women saints who profoundly changed her life: Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux, Faustina of Poland, Edith Stein of Germany, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Mary of Nazareth. Drawing upon the rich writings and examples of these extraordinary women, the author reveals Christianity's liberating power for women and the relevance of the saints to the lives of contemporary Christians. “THE TRIALS OF ROBIN HOOD” Presented by the Bishop O'Connell High School theater program. Upon his return from the Crusades, King Richard hears about the deeds of Robin Hood from three perspectives. Audience participation will help him decide if Robin Hood is an outlaw or a kind-hearted hero. Performances are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 & 22 at 7:30 P.M. and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 P.M. General admission is $10, students and seniors are $5. For more information, visit www.bishopoconnell.org/theatre or call the box office at 703.237.1448. Bishop O'Connell High School is located at 6600 Little Falls Road in Arlington. November 16, 2014 TODAY'S READINGS First Reading: The woman who fears the Lord is to be praised (Proverbs 31:1013, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm: Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128). Second Reading: Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel: Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10, or, (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 Monday: Tuesday: Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Friday: Saturday: SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul; Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Blessed Virgin Mary; Saint Cecilia TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS Every Third Friday of the month at 7:30 P.M. in St. Mary's Church Booklets are available to assist attendees in praying this beautiful and reverent liturgy. ST. MARY’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR NEWS St. Mary’s School Annual Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, November 22, from 10 A.M.–4 P.M. This annual event is a parish favorite tradition that brings the entire community together to celebrate and enjoy the preparation of the Christmas season. The Christmas Bazaar features: • Over 60 of the region’s most popular vendors specializing in arts, jewelry, ceramics, clothing, and much more. •Bake sale and Christmas café featuring the best of Alexandria’s restaurants. •Special photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Make your own gingerbread •Children’s games, prizes and activities. •Yesterday’s books sale. Christmas Bazaar Raffle: We are pleased to announce our Annual Raffle highlighting a Grand Prize of $500 Gift Certificate to Wintergreen and Ten Second Raffle Prizes of Over the Top Theme Gift Baskets-perfect to enjoy yourself or give as a gift. Each is valued at $200 or more. Great Themes: Gourmet Kitchen, Sports, Take Me Away, and more. Tickets will be sold after Masses for $2 each or a book of 15 for $25.00. Thank you for your support! Preview Party: We invite all parish members to join us for a special night of shopping and socializing at St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar Preview Party on Friday, November 21, from 7 to 9 P.M. Get a sneak peak at our vendors as you enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and soda. Just like last year, we will have a few fun surprises in store for our guests. Tickets are $30 per person in advance ($35 per person at the door). Please make checks payable to St. Mary’s HSA. Please contact Marianne McInerney at 703.683.2740 to attend. Book Collection: The Christmas Bazaar is collecting used books for its Annual Book Sale. We are looking for all genres: fiction and non-fiction, children's books and even books on tape. Books can be dropped off November 3–18, daily in the school lobby and on Saturday, November 15, from 9 A.M.–12 P.M. at the school parking lot. If you have any questions about these events, please contact Marianne McInerney at mmacva@aol.com or 703.683.2740. THANK YOU Thank you to all the St. Mary's Parishioners for their kind contributions assisting Girl Scout Troop 2795 to earn their Bronze Award. Your donations allowed us to purchase enough everyday essentials and some extras for 100 Kinship bags that will be distributed to children in the Fairfax County Foster Care program. Page Four DIVINE MERCY CORNER It is my constant endeavor to plead for Mercy for the world. I unite myself closely with Jesus and stand before Him as an atoning sacrifice on behalf of the world. God will refuse me nothing when I entreat Him with the voice of His Son. My sacrifice is nothing in itself, but when I join it to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, it becomes all-powerful and has the power to appease divine wrath. (St. Faustina, Diary 482) JESUS I TRUST IN YOU! DIVINE MERCY CENACLE The Divine Mercy Cenacle meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 10 A.M. in the St. Joachim Room to experience the splendor of our Catholic Faith through Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and The Diary of St. Faustina, using a formation manual written by the Marians of the Immaculate Conception and Dr. Bryan Thatcher. Cenacles are now worldwide. Please stop by to visit and learn more about how Trust in God reveals God's Love and Mercy and healing that Our Lord offers each one of us. All are welcome. For questions, please call Harry or Lynne Dolton at 703.960.0592. ALTAR BOY TRAINING FOR HOLY HOUR All new and current altar boys interested in learning how to serve a Holy Hour are invited to attend a training session. November 22, 2014 11:00 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. - training in the church 11:45 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. - pizza in St. Joseph’s room of the lyceum Please contact Mayra Saunders at msaunders@stmaryoldtown.org to register or for questions. ST. MARY’S SCHOOL 2015-2016 REGISTRATION FOR NEW FAMILIES AND OPEN HOUSE: Parents of prospective students applying for the 2015 -2016 school year are invited to pick up a registration packet and visit St. Mary’s School on Tuesday, November 18, at 8:30 A.M. Join us in the school gym where application packets will be available during a brief coffee reception. A guided tour of the school will follow. St. Mary’s offers an educational and spiritual experience for children in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade founded in the Catholic philosophy of education, which fosters rich religious training as well as solid academics. For more information and to RSVP, contact Lisa Bright, registrar, at 703.549.1646 or lbright@smsva.org. Applications are not available before November 18, 2014. St. Mary’s School admits students of any race, color, or national origin. HUMAN TRAFFICKING: IT’S REAL, IT’S EVERYWHERE, AND IT’S HERE… Come to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Nov. 18 from 9:30 A.M. to 12 P.M. to learn more about Human Trafficking and its presence in Northern Virginia. Hilary Chester, the Associate Director of the Anti-Trafficking Program for the USCCB; Joe Farrell, the Director of Church Mobilization for the International Justice Mission; Britanny Vanderhoof, who serves on the Policy Counsel for Polaris; and Detective William Woolf, member of the Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force, will each be speaking about Human Trafficking and how to recognize the signs, learn how to stop it, and preserve the dignity of those who are trafficked. CAR MINISTRY VOLUNTEER: We take donated working vehicles and give them directly to families in need. We need a volunteer to work at our Glebe Road Office one day a week for 5 hours between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. to help us answer the phones and explain the program, process important paperwork, and perform other critical administrative duties. Opportunity to make a transformational difference in the lives of those who are in desperate need of transportation. Please contact sodwyer@ccda.net. Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, INCLUDING: Marie Abadjoby Matt Adams Lyn Albrecht Jack Allen Baby Mercy Amaya Patricia Amaya Dutch Anderson Aaron Araya Pat Areno Mark Aud Mary Averna José Ayala Karina Banta Romula Baptista Roberta Bauer Dolores Benavides Tori Benecchi Amy Bilyeau Arthur Binninger Baby Simon Blouin Baby Brady Blythe Chris Bosworth Robert Bowen Baby Gunner Christopher Breiner Theresa Bresnahan Roger Bruce Jake Bulmer Dailey Byrd Jerry Caesar Dorothy Campbell Brian Campion Steve Carrier Ron Celeste Charles M. Chamberlain, Jr. Elise Champagne Sr. Maureen Christopher Julia Chung Nedra Chung Will Cofer Beatriz Coquilla-Canete Sister Anne Correale Dorothy Cotton Clem Cowley Carter Cox Dan De Celles Paul Delaney Christopher Joseph DiCorpo Joseph Edward DiCorpo Dan Doherty Kathryn Doherty Christina Donald Kathleen Dorsey Tracy Doyle Bill Dumire Anna Dunn Joe Elias Jessica Elmschaeuser Lisa Flowers Liliana Fore James Fusco George German Michael Giancarlo Betty Gibbs Ornella Giofre Regina Giuseppe Millie Goods Lorraine Grippi John Guerin Tom Guerin Joan Gullen Hubert Hahn Charlotte Hales Luca Harmon Mike Hart Jonah Hepp Don Hilbert Rosemary Hilsabeck Carol Holver Helen Hoover Aidan James Bethany Johnson Laura McMurray Jones Melissa Jurkewicz Karen Kroesen Klare Stephen Klare William Kleinmann Baby Christian A. Knight Kelly Knott Larry Koblenz Jackie Kruse Arnold Kunkler, Jr. Joy Labez Alexandria Lang Fr. Robert Lange Anthony Lapallo Thomas Larsen John Linehardt Anthony Lodato Baby Samuel Looney Frank Lopapa Emma Lopo-Sullivan Peter Lor Thomas Lovely Michael Luken Holden Mauk Melanie McCollum Eileen McDonough Brother Shamus McGrenra James McGrath Family David McGugan William McNamara Frank Medico Janice Melone Scott Miller Anne Minghorance Ace Mitchell Nola Moss Edward Muckerman Dan Morrow Anna Munro Edward Nee, Jr. Betty Nesky Betty Nieman Terry Nunnan Tom Nunan Geraldine Petrino Dee Phillips Kathryn Phippen Tina Porter Carol Purves Ira Ravitz Richard Razzetti Edward Redmond Erika Ries Blair Riggs Enery Rodriguez Rosa Rodriguez Gerard Rosekruns Mary Ann Rowe Michael Ryan Heather Saparoff James Saunders Margaret Grace Scolese Laura Scott John Shannon Baby Joey Shaw Michael Schryock James Snyder Mike Stachura David Stefans Mary Stier Eve Street John Street Catherine Sullivan Mary Sullivan Carson Svilich Irene Swiadek Anne Szczepanski Kevin Taylor Gayle Temple Ray Tobin John Tracy Mary Tremont Dr. Trimber Jane Trimber Gloria Wanchock Larry Ward Cindy Warren Mike Welch Kimberly Ross Weston Angela White Arthur Wiese Nanette Wiese Baby Carly Theresa Wyvill Thomas Zamaria Robert Zapalac Simmy Yau Yolanda Yebra Jacob Z. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ. Rest your weary ones. Bless your dying ones. Soothe your suffering ones. Pity your afflicted ones. Shield your joyous ones. And for all Your love's sake. Amen. Saint Augustine PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED, INCLUDING Jane Morningstar, Dominik Pettey, and Sheila Sinclair Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen. St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, please pray for them. Amen. Page Five PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR MILITARY AND CIVILIAN MEMBERS SERVING IN HARM’S WAY, INCLUDING: Michael Andriani Kyle Biddle Casey Chandler Matthew Constantino Peter Culbert Mark Dobson Neal Jones Rey Gonzalez Jeremy Hill Douglas N. Krawczak Albert Martins Mark Martins Megan McGarry Christopher Moore Edward Joseph Parry, III Chris Quayle Brian Riva William St. Clair Brett Taylor Jon Tomita Case Wilson Thomas Wissler Brian Wong Almighty and Eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. FRIENDS OF THE BRIDEGROOM Enjoy a Day of Recollection for Men in Honor of Christ the King on Saturday, November 22, from 9:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M., at St. John the Beloved Church, 6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA 22101. Rev. Paul Scalia will direct. Please register in advance by sending a check payable to WAY for $30 (includes lunch and materials) to Vivian Zini, 5022 Veronica Rd., Centreville, VA 20120 by November 18. For more information please contact Dr. Robin Maas at robinmaas@verizon.net, or 703.534.5821. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: On Saturday morning, November 22, volunteers from St. Mary’s Parish and ALIVE! (Alexandrians Involved Ecumenically) will collect donated furniture and deliver it to families in need within the City of Alexandria. If you can accompany one of ALIVE!’s trucks and help deliver furniture on this date, please call Mike Diffley at 703.683.4656. CATHOLIC CHARITIES VOLUNTEER RECEPCIONIST Help with reception and administration. Answer our phone and help provide those who call seeking assistance with information and referrals. Support Catholic Charities management team. Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and basic Excel is needed. Volunteers needed at our Glebe Administrative Office for one 5-hour shift on either Wednesdays or Fridays. Please contact sodwyer@ccda.net. 8TH GRADE TESTING REQUIRED FOR PLACEMENT IN FIVE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON Test Date Saturday, December 6, 2014 (Snow Date - December 13, 2014) Test Sites Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria Bishop O'Connell High School, Arlington Paul VI High School, Fairfax Pope John Paul the Great High School, Dumfries Test time 8:30 A.M. - 12 Noon Fee $35.00 Eligible Students Any 8th grader attending public school, non-Catholic private schools or Catholic schools outside the Arlington Diocese. Requirements Students must fill out a High School Placement Test Registration Form (available under “School Forms” at http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/ catholicschools/parents.php). The registration form must be submitted to the test site no later than Thursday, December 4, 2014. The $35.00 fee should accompany the form. 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