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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 - 7:30PM
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
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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: [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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 [email protected] or via the facebook event.
All RSVPs to Angela Lademan at [email protected]
or via the facebook invite.
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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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
[email protected].
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 [email protected] 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.
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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 [email protected]
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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.
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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 [email protected], 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 [email protected].
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.
For students who are prevented from taking the test on December 4, 2014,
there will be one additional testing date as noted below:
Saturday, January 10, 2015 Winter HSPT at BI, DJO, PVI and JPG
or Saturday, January 17, 2015 Snow Date, at BI, DJO, PVI and JPG
Test Time: 8:30 A.M. - 12 Noon
Fee: $35.00
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Old Town Montessori School
115 South Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Ages 3-6
703-684-7323
OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SERVICE
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Heating, Air Conditioning
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1200 Duke St.
549-5700
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dispatch fee
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v Heating & A/C Repairs
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Agent • New York Life
inspections
301-214-6652
[email protected]
v Service agreements
v Heating and A/C repairs- all makes and models
v Humidifiers/Air cleaners repair/replacement
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v Indoor Air Quality
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Old Town
Montessori School
115 South Washington Street
703-683-2400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Ages 3-6
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FAX (703) 836-9650
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10 AM to 4 PM
Pancakes, Eggs Benedict,
Brunch Burrito, Omelets,
Crab Hash & lots more!
Great Kid’s Menu/
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Kitchen open late every night
203 Strand Street
703-836-4442
Backhoe Service • Hauling & Excavating
JAMES ARMSTRONG, President
1809 MOUNT VERNON AVE.
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1793
PAT WALLACE, CRS
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120 S. Royal St
703-684-1957
PHYSICAL THERAPY ZONE
Old Town’s Place for Healing
(703) 837-0010
Richard & Sue Dwyer - Parishioners
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Diamonds • Gemstones
Appraisals • Design Repair
NEALON & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
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John Greenan & Sons
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6121 Backlick Rd., Springfield
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Local &
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Packing &
Storage
Patrick J. Carr
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218 N. Lee St.
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703-765-5505
Saint Anthony’s Day School
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All Day Education and Quality Childcare
Accredited by the NAEYC
321 First St. • Alexandria 22314
Infants to 5 Years Old
703-836-9123
Cell 202-288-1468
Office 703-978-9400
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50 S. Pickett St., #120, Alexandria
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703-683-0800
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