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 ([email protected]) 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 - 7:30 PM 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 October 19, 2014 FROM GREEN TO GOLD 6:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 12:10 P.M. SAINT PAUL OF THE CROSS MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014 Special Intention: Joseph and Maria Tischler Helen Burke, Anniversary Jorge Kattah 6:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 12:10 P.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 Special Intention: Paul Weasler Jamie McLaughlin Bob McCullough 6:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 12:10 P.M. WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 22, 2014 Arthur Druke Special Intention: Dimitrios Lynch Special Intention: Imelda Druke SAINT JOHN OF CAPISTRANO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014 6:30 A.M. Tim Tehoe 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Dr. Matthew Geiger 12:10 P.M. Colin Luck SAINT ANTHONY MARY CLARET FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014 6:30 A.M. Mariam Culbert 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Peter and Stephanie Muckerman, Wedding Anniversary 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: Melanie Wallace 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. 7:00 8:30 9:15 10:00 11:30 1:00 5:00 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014 Martha Lewis William Hopke (Fr. Ruskamp) THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 A.M. Lorenzo Falcon, Sr. (Fr. Barnes) A.M Parishioners of St. Mary (Fr. Kleinmann) A.M. Mildred Carlson (Fr. Ruskamp) A.M. Bob and Wanda McCaslin (Fr. Kleinmann) A.M. Special Intention: Amy Jackson, Birthday (Fr. Ruskamp) P.M. Special Intention: Chuck and Sharon Cernansky, Wedding Anniversary (Fr. Barnes) P.M. Susan Kanelidis (Fr. Pitre) WE WELCOME THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Jude Thomas Evenson Grace Linda Valencia Kate Nicki Valencia Caitlin Kennedy Vitek Make a little bouquet of the sufferings of Jesus and carry them in the bosom of the soul.” St. Paul of the Cross To begin with sports, I am riding high and Washington fans probably not so much! My Packers had an amazing come back victory against Miami Sunday afternoon. Sadly, I was not able to see this nationally televised game, but I heard about the touchdown pass with six seconds left to lift Green Bay over the Dolphins. Washington fans on the other hand had little to celebrate as the Redskins continued their losing ways and the Nationals unfortunately were not able to progress further into the MLB playoffs. The message here is that the Packers teach us never to give up and those Washington teams remind us that things don’t always work out how we want them to. Moving on to other topics, the first I want to address is Sermon on the Mount (SOM), our adult education program here at St. Mary’s. Typically we would have a series during the month of October. This program is coordinated by our director of religious education (DRE). As you know our new DRE is Fr. Barnes. Along with all of his other duties, as I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, he is doing a great job. To give him a bit of a break, however, we will not have a SOM series this fall; we will in January as usual. We will also have our usual Advent reflection series on the first three Tuesday evenings of that season. Another topic I briefly want to address is our nursery which is provided during the 10:00 A.M Mass on Sundays. This service is located in the parish Lyceum and is conducted by the parents whose children participate as a kind of “coop” concept. Currently, Jean-Marie O’Neil is coordinating this parish effort for families with young children who may want to take advantage of this service. Jean-Marie can be reached at 703-548-0657 if you have any questions. The reason I even mention the nursery is that we have seen a rather drastic decline in its use. It may be that families are unaware of the nursery or perhaps they no longer have a need of this service, preferring to keep the children with them at Mass. Nonetheless, we want you to know this service is provided. Yet another topic I want to mention is our St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP). They continue to do outstanding work in our parish, trying to assist those in need. They are always looking for additional volunteers to help with this effort, so that no one is over burdened. It is about this time of year that a representative of SVdP speaks after all Masses one weekend making us more aware of what they do and asking for new volunteers. They decided this year not to do that, but they still need you. They accept donations as well. A good portion of the poor box goes to them, but unfortunately those contributions have been down over the past several months, while the requests for help are up. Right now the greater need is volunteers, so if you are interested please contact Burwell Downs at 703-967-3093. They would be most appreciative. The final topic I want to talk about this week is our Oktoberfest, which is next Sunday at the school from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. This has proven to be a great parish-wide event. The food is outstanding and generally a good time is had by all. There is more information about this in the bulletin. Obviously, something like this doesn’t just happen. Many make it what it is and many of those volunteers have been doing this from the beginning, now for over ten years. It was Emma Lopo-Sullivan and Kim Sackett who have headed up this event each year. This year Kim is on her own, more or less, because, as you may have heard, Emma, usually a bundle of energy, suffered a very serious health set-back this past July. Thankfully she is doing better, but she still needs our prayers. In Christ, Fr. Kleinmann Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time VOCATIONS “Give to God what is God’s.” You belong to Christ and Christ is God’s! How will you respond to so great a love? Is He asking you to follow Him by serving in the priesthood or consecrated life? Call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703.841.2514 or write: [email protected] O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! RACE FOR SEMINARIANS: Help raise money for our diocesan seminarians! There’s still time to register for the Marine Corps 10K or to sponsor a Marathon or 10K runner. Go to ArlingtonVocations.org for more information or call the Office of Vocations at 703.841.2514. OKTOBERFEST Sunday, October 26, 2-5 P.M. 13th Annual Oktoberfest is a parish wide event open to all! There is no charge – but donations are accepted at the door! Oktoberfest is German food, beer and music, and fun for the kids. We are in need of people for the morning set-up: 9:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. (need to be able to move heavy tables), for clean-up at the end of the day (4-6 P.M.) and to be food-runners during the event. Want to help in the kids’ area? We need people from 1-6 P.M., especially for the moon bounce. Need confirmation volunteer hours? This is a great one for Parish event! Interested in helping? Please email Kim Sackett at [email protected] with the hours you can work and the area that is best for you! HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH November 12th, December 17th, from 6:30-8:00 P.M.-CORE Holy Hour and Pizza: A Holy Hour just for teens with a talk by Fr. Barnes. October 26th: Halloween Party Join St. Mary’s teens from 6-8pm in the St. Mary’s Lyceum for a Halloween themed evening with food, costumes, and games! All 7th-12th graders invited. November 1st: Mt. 2000 Sign Ups start November 1st Sign up today to join us for a Eucharistic retreat run by the Mount St. Mary’s seminarians in Emmitsburg on February 6-8th. Registration begins on November first and spots fill quickly. Email Angela at the youth office to reserve your spot now. For more information on Mount 2000 see their website http://www.mount2000.com/ RSVP to Angela Lademan at the Youth Office to sign up or for more information. Are you receiving our newsletter? Get on it today! PLEASE DONATE TO OUR WINTER COAT COLLECTION Knights of Columbus, Council 459 is sponsoring a Winter Coat Collection to serve the less fortunate in our parish area. Please place gently used, unneeded coats, scarves, hats, and gloves for all ages in the large box in the back of the church for pick-up, cleaning, and distribution by the Knights. Email any questions to [email protected]. DIVINE LIBATIONS: Our gala event on November 8, 2014 is SOLD OUT. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Kavanaugh No. 54 thank everyone for their generous support. For those who cannot attend the event, 50/50 raffle tickets are still available; and the winner does not need to be present for the drawing. Donations and raffle ticket purchases may be made until November 8th through our secure website: www.bidpal.net/cdawine All proceeds support the charitable works of CDA Court Kavanaugh No. 54, proudly serving the church and the community since 1906. STS. ANNE AND JOACHIM SOCIETY will be having a potluck luncheon on Thursday, November 13, at 1:00 P.M. in St. Mary's Lyceum. Please contact Jane Jessey (703.888.2791) or Barbara Juszczyk (703.683.6834) if you plan to attend and to let them know what you wish to bring. We invite all parishioners and friends, 55 and over, who would like to meet other St. Mary's seniors to join us. Saint John of Capistrano, pray for us. Page Three PRO-LIFE CORNER "Man’s life comes from God: it is his image and imprint, as sharing in his breath of life. God therefore is the sole Lord of this life: Man cannot do with it as he wills." Pope St. John Paul II Evangelium Vitae Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Now through November 2 Prayerfully consider volunteering to join this internationally coordinated prolife mobilization. New location for this campaign!! The Alexandria Women’s Health Clinic located in the Landmark Towers apartment building at 101 S. Whiting Street. This location performs the highest number of abortions and is open on Saturdays. You can come to pray at the clinic or join in community outreach efforts. Sign-up is online and completely new. You must sign-up even if you have registered in the past at http:40daysforlife.com/media/volunteers.pdf. Contact Campaign Director Sara Dina at [email protected] for more information or to make a donation. For signs, brochures, leaflets to use, contact Suzan Cummins at 703.782.6757. DIVINE MERCY CARE GALA TO BENEFIT TEPEYAC FAMILY CENTER: Buy your ticket by October 31 to support life-affirming healthcare and celebrate a generation of life at Divine Mercy Care’s 11th Annual Gala for Tepeyac Family Center on its 20th anniversary! Dine, dance, hear inspiring speakers, and enjoy silent and live auctions on Saturday, November 8 at Westfields Marriott in Chantilly. For information and tickets go to www.divinemercycare.org/benefitdinner.htm or call 703.934.5552. ARE YOU A NEW OR EXPECTANT MOTHER LOOKING FOR HELP? We have amazing mentors firmly rooted in Christ, who have experience and wisdom. Whether you're a new mom or just moved to the area, they want to offer you friendship, encouragement and support. To get a mentor, call 703.841.3810. MARRIAGE HELP: Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information about how to register for the program beginning the weekend of October 24, call 703.351.7211 or visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com. STRENGTHEN YOUR MARRIAGE- LEARN TO PRAY TOGETHER AND COMMUNICATE BETTER: Join Fr. Mosimann, Art and Larraine Bennett, and Sr. Clare Hunter for a couple’s workshop designed to strengthen your communications skills and enhance your prayer life. The workshop will take place on Saturday, November 8 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at St. John the Apostle, 101 Oakcrest Manor Dr. NE, in Leesburg. The cost is $50 per couple. For more information or to register, go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/ couplesworkshop. 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 [email protected]. Applications are not available before November 18, 2014. St. Mary’s School admits students of any race, color, or national origin. October 19, 2014 TODAY'S READINGS First Reading: The Lord said to Cyrus, his anointed, “I am the Lord, there is no other” (Isaiah 45:1, 4-6). Psalm: Give the Lord glory and honor (Psalm 96). Second Reading: Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians: We thank God always for all of you (1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b). Gospel: Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s (Matthew 22:15-21). Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Sunday: Monday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: READINGS FOR THE WEEK Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Sunday Saint Paul of the Cross Saint John of Capistrano Saint Anthony Mary Claret Blessed Virgin Mary 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. ST. MARY’S MEN’S GROUP meets at 7:30 P.M. on the first and third Wednesday of every month at the "white house" at 314 Duke Street (next door to the Rectory). We welcome men of all ages to join us in fellowship. Father Barnes is available to hear confession, and leads discussion on the following Sunday's readings, and other issues regarding the Faith over pizza and drinks. Contact John O’Farrell at [email protected] for further information. BISHOP IRETON HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Bishop Ireton High School (201 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria) is hosting an Open House for prospective students on Sunday, October 26th, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Presentation begins at 1:00 P.M. For more information call 703.751.7606. FALL THEOLOGY ON TAP All adults (ages 21-39), single and married are invited to the fall 2014 Theology on Tap series, “Stories of Faith, Hope & Conversion.” Talks are on Monday evenings, thru November 3, starting at 7:30 P.M. and ending with a Q&A at 8:30 P.M. at O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub in Clarendon. For more info please contact Erin Kisley at 703.841.2549 or [email protected]. FOLLOW YOUR DIOCESE ON INSTAGRAM! You already get frequent updates on all things Catholic, and diocesan news, awards and events, through our Twitter (@arlingtonchurch) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/ arlingtondiocese) accounts. Now you can follow all of this and more on Instagram @arlingtonchurch today. “Therefore, be constant in practicing every virtue, and especially in imitating the patience of our dear Jesus, for this is the summit of pure love. Live in such a way that all may know that you bear outwardly as well as inwardly the image of Christ Crucified, the model of all gentleness and mercy. For if a man is united inwardly with the Son of the living God, he also bears his likeness outwardly by his continual practice of heroic goodness, and especially through a patience reinforced by courage, which does not complain either secretly or in public. Conceal yourselves in Jesus crucified, and hope for nothing except that all men be thoroughly converted to his will.” - Saint Paul of the Cross Page Four DIVINE MERCY CORNER “Tell souls not to place within their own hearts obstacles to My Mercy, which so greatly wants to act within them. My Mercy works in all those hearts which open their doors to it. Both the sinner and the righteous person have need of My Mercy. Conversion, as well as perseverance, is a grace of My Mercy.” (Jesus to St. Faustina, Diary 1577) 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. ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT At the heart of our Catholic faith a priceless treasure is our belief in the living presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. We are blessed to be able to receive Him in Holy Communion during the Holy Eucharist of the Mass and here at St. Mary's we are privileged to have another opportunity to have a "“spiritual communion”, "where in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament we can open our entire being to Christ's presence. This internal, consistent dialogue with Him can also be the most peaceful and satisfying hour of our entire week. With transforming mercy our Lord will strengthen our wills, teach us humility, and help us grow in love.Think of spending just one hour per week Our Lord. Sign-up sheets for a new session running from November through January are in the back of the church. Adoration is on Thursdays from 12:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., concluding with a Holy Hour. For more information, call Mary Stier at 703.768.7167. INITIAL VIRTUS TRAINING The initial Virtus Training Seminar will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014, from 9:00 A.M. through 1:00 P.M. in the Auditorium of St. Mary’s Lyceum, 313 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA. This seminar will start promptly at 9:00 A.M. and will last four hours. Refreshments will be provided. Please pre-register for this session at www.Virtus.org. All adults who plan to volunteer with children and young people under the age of 18 must attend the initial Virtus training and complete background checks by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Diocese of Arlington. Due to subject matter, children are not permitted to be present during this training. If you have questions related to the Virtus training or the requirements of the Protecting God’s Children Program, please contact Patricia Binninger via e-mail [email protected] or leave a voice mail message at 703.836.4100, extension 27. Saint Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us. Twenty-ninth 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 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. Sudjai Chamnaiphol 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 Deeke Dollack Christina Donald Kathleen Dorsey Tracy Doyle Bill Dumire Joe Elias Lisa Flowers Liliana Fore James Fusco Peter Genovese Cardinal Francis George George German Michael Giancarlo Betty Gibbs Ornella Giofre Regina Giuseppe Millie Goods Lorraine Grippi John Guerin Tom Guerin Joan Gullen Hubert Hahn Charlotte Hales Baby 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 Thomas Larsen John Linehardt Anthony Lodato Frank Lopapa Emma Lopo-Sullivan Peter Lor Thomas Lovely Michael Luken Pauline Lynch Will Marmura 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 Sarabeth Moniz Marie Moses Nola Moss Edward Muckerman Dan Morrow Anna Munro Edward Nee, Jr. Betty Nesky Marjorie Niehaus Betty Nieman Terry Nunan Tom Nunan Geraldine Petrino Dee Phillips Kathryn Phippen Tina Porter Carol Purves Baby Maddox Raptosh Ira Ravitz Beth Reddick Edward Redmond Fr. Paul Richardson Erika Ries Baby Rios Rosa Rodriguez Gerard Rosekruns Mary Ann Rowe Michael Ryan Sheila Ryan Heather Saparoff James Saunders Margaret Grace Scolese Laura Scott John Shannon Baby Joey Shaw Michael Schryock Elizabeth Snodgrass James Snyder Mike Stachura Milly Stanges David Stefans Mary Stier Catherine Sullivan Mary Sullivan Carson Svilich Irene Swiadek Anne Szczepanski Elaine Tamanini Kevin Taylor Gayle Temple Ray Tobin John Tracy Dr. Trimber Jane Trimber Marie Tutsock Jonelle Wallmeyer Gloria Wanchock Larry Ward Cindy Warren Mike Welch Kimberly Ross Weston Angela White 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 Ceil Lewis, Erin McCaffrey, John McEnearney, and Charles Teer 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: 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 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. VOTER REGISTRATION REMINDER Election Day is approaching on November 4. Virginia voters will elect one of their two U.S. Senators and their U.S. Representative. Your vote is important. Have you registered to vote? The deadline to register and make changes to current voter registration is October 14. Register to vote, change your registration, or find out what are the new voter identification requirements for in-person voting at www.sbe.virginia.gov. JOIN THE VIRGINIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE EMAIL ADVOCACY NETWORK Arlington Bishop Paul Loverde and Richmond Bishop Francis DiLorenzo encourage all Catholics in the Commonwealth to take an active role in the political process in order to promote the common good. The Virginia Catholic Conference, which represents Virginia’s bishops and their diocese in public policy matters, urge you to join others in speaking out for life, justice, education, family and the common good. Join the Conference’s Email Advocacy Network to get updates and easily communicate with your representatives about proposed legislation. Sign up at www.vacatholic.org. 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. ANGELUS ACADEMY GALA Please join Angelus Academy in honoring Fr. John De Celles with the St. John Bosco Award at their Annual Gala on Saturday, November 22nd at the Country Club of Fairfax. The fun begins at 5:30 P.M. with hors d’oeuvres and silent auction, followed by a gourmet dinner and live auction. The St. John Bosco Award will be presented by Fr. Paul Scalia. To purchase tickets, donate an item, become a sponsor, or for more information, please contact Angelus Academy at 703.924.3996 or visit the school web site at http://www.angelusacademy.com. You may also register for the Gala online at www.aagala.dojiggy.com. Angelus is a co-educational, preK-8th grade Catholic school in Springfield. IRISH CATHOLIC ANCESTRY? Join the Order of Hibernians: “Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity” See our website: aohalexandria.org HELP FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED Christians Are Networking (CAN), the all-volunteer jobs ministry of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, offers support to anyone who is unemployed or struggling with career transition decisions. We offer free coaching and prayerful support in resume writing, self- marketing, interviewing, and networking skills. 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