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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
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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December 21, 2014
FROM GREEN TO GOLD
6:30 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
12:10 P.M.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2014
Catherine Gilroy
Maria Angela Ng, Birthday
Marian C. Johns, Anniversary
6:30 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
12:10 P.M.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014
Susan Hodgkins
Juan Granados
Catherine Golinowski
6:30
8:00
12:10
5:00
5:00
7:00
12:00
8:30
10:00
11:30
1:00
CHRISTMAS EVE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014
A.M. Robert Kemp
A.M. John Earl
P.M. Eleanor T. Rymond
P.M. (School) Intention of Priest
P.M. (Church) Francis and Margaret Bird
P.M. Souls in Purgatory
A.M. Intention of Priest
A.M.
A.M.
A.M.
P.M.
6:30 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
12:10 P.M.
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
CHRISTMAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
Intention of Priest
Intention of Priest
Parishioners of St. Mary
Lt. Col. And Mrs. Robert V. Klase
SAINT STEPHEN
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014
Special Intention: The Fracasso Family
Henry DeBuck
Albert and Maria Giuseppe
SAINT JOHN
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2014
8:00 A.M. Special Intention
5:00 P.M. Mary Chow-Woon Leung, Birthday (Fr. Barnes)
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
DECEMBER 28, 2014
7:00 A.M. Special Intention: Dr. Daniel Stabile and Family
(Fr. Ruskamp)
8:30 A.M
Special Intention: Deerr Family (Fr. Kleinmann)
9:15 A.M. Special Intention: Fr. Robert Avella (Fr. Barnes)
10:00 A.M. Parishioners of St. Mary (Fr. Kleinmann)
11:30 A.M. Living and Deceased Families of
Lucille and Gary Helmbrecht (Fr. Barnes)
1:00 P.M. Pauline C. McNamara (Fr. Kleinmann)
5:00 P.M. Special Intention: Annabell Koehler, Birthday
(Fr. Ruskamp)
“Celebrate the Feast of Christmas every day,
even every moment in the interior temple of your spirit,
remaining like a baby in the bosom of the Heavenly Father, where
you will be reborn each moment in the Divine Word, Jesus Christ.”
St. Paul of the Cross
On this most sacred of days
as we celebrate
The birth of our Lord Jesus Christ
and give thanks to the
Father for this great gift of His Son,
we offer our prayers for all the people
of St. Mary’s and our guests
that you may be granted
a joyous and blessed Christmas season.
May the grace of the infant Jesus
always be present in your lives
and especially throughout the
New Year.
Merry Christmas,
The Priests of St. Mary’s
Fr. Kleinmann
Fr. Ruskamp
Fr. Barnes
Fr. Bresnahan
Fourth Sunday of Advent
VOCATIONS
“Be it done unto me according to your word.”
Docile obedience to the Lord’s will is the fruit of humble
prayer. If God is inviting you to a deeper consecration
as a priest, deacon, brother or sister,
call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703.841.2514, or write:
[email protected].
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!
SEMINARIAN HOOP CHALLENGE BASKETBALL GAME ON
JANUARY 3, 2015: The Diocese of Arlington seminarians will take on the
high school men from the Quo Vadis Discernment Group in this annual
game on January 3. Please join us in cheering on the teams! Games run
from 10:30 A.M. to 1 P.M. at St. John Paul the Great High School gym in
Dumfries, VA.
PATRICIANS: "Our Lady of Guadalupe, Queen of the Americas" is the
topic for this month's Patricians which meets Saturday, December 28, 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].
USHERS FOR 5 P.M. SUNDAY MASS NEEDED
The 5 P.M. Sunday Mass usher team asks for volunteers to serve as
ushers/collectors. If you usually attend the 5 P.M. Sunday Mass and would
like to see what it is like to serve as an usher/collector, see the lead usher at
the back of the church before Mass or call Ben Abalos at 703.201.6207.
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 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].
ST. MARY'S CHURCH DECORATIONS: Since 1795, the decoration of St.
Mary Catholic Church and Sanctuary has been an important expression of
the reverent observance of Advent and the joyful celebration of Christmas.
With a rich heritage more than two centuries old, St. Mary's has always
maintained a distinctly liturgical and historic appearance. On Wednesday,
December 24, 2014 between the last Advent Masses, the Guild and the
florist will install the Christmas Season settings. Decorations will be
maintained through the Twelve Days of Christmas. After that time, selected
decorations including the Crèche and Christmas decorations will remain in
place until Monday, February 2, 2015 (the Feast of the Presentation, also
known as "Candlemas") following the Vatican tradition. Church decorations,
flowers and vintage Crèche figures, designed to give glory to “our newborn
King,” also remind us of the great gift of the Catholic Faith which our
ancestors have handed down to us. To protect and preserve our Christmas
decorations for future generations, we ask everyone to please refrain from
touching the crèche figures, Christmas flowers and ornaments – instead, let
them prayerfully touch you. May you experience the many blessings of the
Christmas Season!
Hail and Blessed be the hour and moment in which the
Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary,
at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold.
In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God!
To hear my prayer and grant my desires, through the merits of
Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother.
Amen.
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PRO-LIFE CORNER
"The mystery of the Incarnation reveals
the specific value of the dignity of human life.
God gave us this gift and sanctified it when the
Son became Man and was born of Mary.
It is a gift that must be protected,
from conception until natural death.
With all my heart I join people involved in
various initiatives aimed at respecting life
and promoting a new social awareness."
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
THE MARIH CENTER is an emergency pregnancy service offering
alternatives to abortion and support to women in crisis and their babies. We
are in URGENT need of size 0-3 and 3-6 months winter boy and girl baby
outfits (especially girl tops), including sleepers, onesies, bibs, bath towels
(preferably hooded), and socks (sizes to 2T). Additionally, we need sizes
12 months and 2T WINTER boy and girl outfits and coats/hats, size 3
months up to 2T. MaRiH Center is located at 3230-B Duke Street, in the
basement of the Carpetland store and is open Monday through Thursday
from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. and Saturday from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. (Access is
through the blue door on the left side of the building in the parking area of to
the left of the store.) Any questions, call Jean Toth-Allen (parishioner) at
703.768.0053, or the MaRiH Center at 703.370.4774.
GIFT FOR LIFE “GIVING TREE” - SUPPORT MOTHERS, CHILDREN,
FAMILIES: As you prepare for Christmas, include a Gift for Life on your
shopping list by supporting the Gabriel Project. Your tax-deductible
contribution will make a big difference in the life of an expectant mother. Go
to: www.arlingtondiocese.org/giftforlife to donate online.
GIVE A GIFT FOR LIFE FOR PROJECT RACHEL “The greatest gift
Project Rachel gave to me was to help me to know that I am God’s beloved
daughter. I used to believe that I did not deserve His love. Now I’ve been
able to forgive myself.” Please give a Gift for Life this season to help Project
Rachel provide healing retreats to those who suffer the effects of abortion.
Donate at www.arlingtondiocese.org/giftforlife.
HOPE AND HEALING THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON
For those who are suffering from the after-effects of abortion, do not be
afraid, for nothing is impossible with God. Now is the time to make peace
with your past. Project Rachel offers days of prayer and healing, retreats,
and referrals to understanding priests and counselors. For confidential help,
call 703.841.HOPE (4673) or email [email protected].
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
God gave us the greatest gift of love when He sent His son to redeem us.
He asks us to love one another as He loves us. Take the time to grow
deeper in love with God, your spouse and your family at a Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekends are February 20-22, 2015 in Herndon, or April 17-19, 2015 in
Fredericksburg. For more information or to apply, visit our website at
renewmarriage-vanorth.org or contact us at [email protected] or 703.378.4150.
PRAYER, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ALCOHOLICS
AND THOSE AFFECTED BY ALCOHOLISM: Calix is an association of
Catholic alcoholics, and all persons of goodwill, Catholic or non-Catholic,
affected by alcoholism, who are maintaining their sobriety through
participation in the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. The group’s first
concern is to interest Catholics with an alcoholic problem in the virtue of total
abstinence. Its second stated purpose is to promote the spiritual
development of its membership. This diocesan-recognized group has a
priest assigned as its chaplain. There is currently one regular meeting in
Leesburg every Saturday at 10 A.M. For more information about the group,
please contact [email protected].
December 21, 2014
TODAY'S READINGS
First Reading: I will fix a place for my people. (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16).
Psalm: For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89).
Second Reading: To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever
and ever (Romans 16:25-27).
Gospel: Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according
to your word (Luke 1:26-38).
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Sunday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56
Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79
Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25;
Mt 1:1-25 [18-25]
Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 or
Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19;
Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Saint John of Kanty
The Vigil of Christmas
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Saint Stephen
Saint John
ST. MARY’S MOTHERS’ AND CHILDREN’S PRAYER GROUP
Please join us every first and third Friday at 10:00 A.M. in the church. Father
leads us in Eucharistic Adoration and hears Confessions while the mothers and
children pray the rosary and sing. After Adoration, the children present flowers to
the Blessed Mother. Children of all ages are welcome from newborns to schoolaged children. We meet in the Lyceum or at the Tot Lot on Royal Street
following our time in the church. For more information, email Barbara Dwyer at
[email protected].
KNIGHTS OF COULUMBUS COUNCIL 459 ALEXANDRIA, VA
was founded July 15, 1900. It is currently home to KofC members
of St. Joseph and St. Mary’s Catholic Churches and true to KofC’s
founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Interested in
joining? We encourage Catholic Men 18 and older to learn more about us at
http://kofc459.org/home/
LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY
Would you like to develop a deeper relationship with God by learning how to
pray in the spirit of St. Ignatius? Come be part of a 12 week series for all
women entitled, Lord, Teach Me To Pray (LTMTP).
LTMTP is a three-part prayer series based on Ignatian Spirituality. Part 1,
“Praying Christian Virtues”, will introduce you to the meditative and
contemplative way of prayer devised by St. Ignatius of Loyola.
We will meet as a group 2 hours each week for 12 weeks. Each participant
will be asked to spend 15 minutes in prayer each day on the assigned
Scripture passages.
The series starts February 3rd in St. Mary’s Lyceum 313 Duke Street, and
will meet from 9-11am. If you would like to join us, contact Bonnie Hourigan
at 571.309.1693, or Melissa Manaker at 703.350.5015, by January 26th.
IRISH CATHOLIC ANCESTRY?
Join the Order of Hibernians: “Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity”
See our website: aohalexandria.org
THIRD ORDER CARMELITE COMMUNITY
Did you know that a Third Order (Lay) Carmelite community meets every
month at Whitefriars Hall, 1600 Webster Street, N.E., Washington, D.C.? If
interested, please call Nilda Godwin at 703.924.3715.
Saint Stephen and Saint John, pray for us.
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DIVINE MERCY CORNER
“The Mother of God
has taught me how to prepare
for the Feast of Christmas.
I saw Her today, without the
Infant Jesus. She said to me:
‘My daughter, strive after silence
and humility, so that Jesus may
be able to rest. Adore Him in
your heart. ...Dwell with Him
continuously in your own heart.
He will be your strength.’”
(St. Faustina, Diary 785)
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.
I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW partners ALIVE!’s FEP (Family Emergency
Program) and TC Williams’ International Academy that works with
immigrant teens. These are youngsters who do not qualify for Medicaid and
need glasses. There are 40 in this category now. Each eye exam costs
$98.00 (reduced rate) and average prescription glasses cost is
$200. ALIVE! has used all its available funds for this effort. If you can help,
please send checks or money to ALIVE!, 2723 King Street, 22314, with
“FEP Clearly Fund” in the memo line.
ALIVE!
ALIVE! (ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization of volunteers from over 40 religious congregations and the
community working together to help those in need in Alexandria, Virginia.
Founded in 1969, ALIVE! is the largest private safety net for the needy in
the city of Alexandria, addressing short-term to long-term needs for those
less fortunate in the community. ALIVE! Is looking for several volunteers to
assist with the Food Program. Open positions include:
Food Program Coordinator: Person will be one of two personnel who would
coordinate the entire Food Program. He/she will work with ALIVE! Board
members, ALIVE! Program Chairs, and the Capital Area Food Bank to
coordinate and manage the food program. The food coordinator will be
required to attend several meetings each month.
Food Drive Coordinator: Person will be the lead to coordinate several food
drives every year and work with individuals and groups who are looking to
hold their own food drives.
Food Program Shopper: This person will reach out to ALIVE! Program
Chairs to understand food needs and conduct weekly shopping trips to the
Capital Area Food Bank. This will likely take 3-4 hours per week.
If interested in either of these positions, please contact the ALIVE! Volunteer
Coordinator at [email protected]
CATHOLIC CHARITIES VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST
Help with reception and administration at our Glebe Office. Answer our
phone and 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. Volunteer for
one 5-hour shift on Wednesdays. Please contact [email protected].
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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
Martha Canning
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
Dick Cunningham
Dan De Celles
Paul Delaney
Dan Doherty
Christina Donald
Kathleen Dorsey
Tracy Doyle
Bill Dumire
Anna Dunn
Sandra 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
Irene Interlandi
Aidan James
Bethany Johnson
Laura McMurray Jones
Melissa Jurkewicz
Karen Kroesen Klare
Stephen Klare
William Kleinmann
Baby Christian A. Knight
Larry Koblenz
Jackie Kruse
Arnold Kunkler, Jr.
Joy Labez
Alexandria Lang
Fr. Robert Lange
Anthony Lapallo
Thomas Larsen
Patricia León-Duarte
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
Terry Nunnan
Tom Nunan
Geraldine Petrino
Dee Phillips
Kathryn Phippen
Natasha Powderly
Tina Porter
Carol Purves
Ira Ravitz
Edward Redmond
Blair Riggs
Enery Rodriguez
Rosa Rodriguez
Gerard Rosekruns
Mary Ann Rowe
Michael Ryan
Heather Saparoff
James Saunders
Peter L. Scheetz
John Scheuren
Jeffrey Schuldenfrei
Margaret Grace Scolese
Laura Scott
John Shannon
Baby Joey Shaw
Michael Schryock
James Snyder
Mike Stachura
Peter Stapleton
David Stefans
Mary Stier
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
Marie Walton
Gloria Wanchock
Larry Ward
Mike Welch
Kimberly Ross Weston
Margaret Whelan
Angela White
Arthur Wiese
Nanette Wiese
Baby Carly Theresa Wyvill
Thomas Zamaria
Robert Zapalac
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:
Stanley Joseph Zell
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.
FLORAL DONATIONS: Flower donations may be made in honor of
anniversaries, birthdays, special intentions, weddings, or in remembrance of
deceased loved ones. Parishioners may donate one or both tabernacle
arrangements (at a cost of $200.00 each) for the sanctuary. Parishioners
may also donate mantle arrangements (at a cost of $125.00 each) for the
statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, or at the Sacred Heart
statue. For more information, please contact Noëlle Hiester
([email protected]) at the rectory Monday through
Friday. Please make payment no less than three weeks prior to the date of
donation. The Mary Martha Guild thanks parishioners whose generous
contributions make a reverent tribute to the Real Presence of Our Blessed
Lord in our historic church and sanctuary.
SOCCER & MUSIC EVENTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High school invites middle school
students to participate in their annual 3v3 Soccer Tournament (Jan. 10)
and their annual Band and Choir Music Festival (Jan. 24).
For more information about each event, and to register, please visit:
www.jpthegreat.org. Questions? Please email:
[email protected] or call 703.445.0218.
CAR MINISTRY VOLUNTEER
We take donated working vehicles and give them directly to families in
need. We need an individual to work at our Glebe Road Office one day a
week for about 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. This is an opportunity to make a
transformational difference in the lives of those in desperate need of
transportation. Contact [email protected].
BE A JOB COACH FOR A NEW REFUGEE: Catholic Charities seeks
volunteer coaches to assist job-seekers who are refugees. Are you recently
retired and looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you have
a professional background in human resources, talent management, and/or
recruiting? Provide coaching and support in resume writing, self-marketing,
job searching, interviewing, and networking skills to our clients. For more
information, please contact [email protected].
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TUTORS NEEDED
Alexandria Tutoring Consortium still needs dependable volunteers to tutor
once or twice a week kindergartners at John Adams, Patrick Henry and
George Mason and first graders at John Adams, MacArthur and Charles
Barrett. Sessions are one-on-one twice a week at the school during the
school day from October through May. Substitutes are available. Training,
lesson plans and materials targeted at each child’s reading needs are
provided. To register, please go to www.alexandriatutors.org. Contact
703.549.6670, ext. 119 or [email protected] if you have questions or need
someone to fill out the registration form for you on a computer.
Offering
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elegance and
unmatched service.
Warm.
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Phone:
(703) 838-8000
116 S. Alfred Street • Alexandria, VA 22314
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The Grille is opening a new brunch buffet featuring carved duck,
a duck press, crepes to order, eggs to order, petit fours for $38 per person.
In addition we will be offering a bottomless bellini bar for $14 per person.
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 703.838.8000
W W W. T H E G R I L L E A L E X A N D R I A . C O M
511428 St Mary Church (C)
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For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-524-0263
Moving Forward, P LC
Michele T. Cole, LCSW
The National Information Co.
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117 S. St. Asaph Street, Old Town/Alexandria
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571.483.0306
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Family Histories
703 684-info
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St. Mary’s Parishioner
“Old Town Alexandria Historic District”
400 King Street • Alexandria, VA 22314
Cell Phone: 757.329.1826
Email: [email protected]
Richard De Sousa
(Parishioner Since 2004)
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703-981-0679
[email protected]
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[email protected]
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703-519-0055 (p)
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CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME
811 CAMERON ST.
ALEXANDRIA
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• Exotic Destinations • Worldwide Cruises and cruise needs!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: CLAIRE GILBERT - PARISHIONER
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ST. JOSEPH’S ROOFING, INC.
www.cafficontracting.com
703-836-6775
David Tovey, CFP®, AAMS®
Financial Advisor
728 Jefferson
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-1198
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
A Tradition of Excellence
Since 1988
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Experience Our Spirit of Community
DR. SUSAN BUENAVENTURA
and Say Hello to New Friends and Neighbors
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
7116 Ft. Hunt Rd., Alex.
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703-768-0234
5425 Duke Street, Alexandria
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email: [email protected]
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METAL ROOFS • FLAT ROOFS • SLATE
SIDING • WINDOWS • REPAIRS
Hairstyling for
Men, Women & Children
OPEN TUE. THRU SAT.
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683-5338
Residential & Commercial
• Real Estate Inspection Reports
• Free Pest Evaluation
• Termites • Rodents • Trapping
703-923-0925
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Serving
Northern Virginia
for 23 Years
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TEL: (703) 549-0074
703-549-1800
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ROOFING | SIDING | GUTTERS | WINDOWS
George F. Lynch Jr. CPA
TAX PREPARER ~ Individuals and Businesses
To better manage your taxes, call George
703-549-3310 adroitcpa.com St. Mary’s Parishioner
700 Princess Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
The Irish
Radio Show
WUST
1120AM
TUNE IN AND LISTEN
EVERY SUNDAY 11am
Your Host Pat Troy
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FREE Estimates
703-615-9453
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SINCE 1841
Demaine Funeral Homes, Inc.
Catherine Corcoran, NP-C
Lead Clinician
917 King St., Alexandria
703-299-6140
www.radianceoldtown.com
5308 BACKLICK RD.
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
FAX: (703) 836-7265
Reesey J. Spann, General Manager
COMPLETE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS • PRE-FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS • CREMATIONS • COMPLETE SHIPPING
511428 St Mary Church (B)
www.jspaluch.com
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-524-0263
Old Town Montessori School
115 South Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Ages 3-6
703-684-7323
OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SERVICE
T. J. Fannon & Sons
Heating, Air Conditioning
& Water Heaters
1200 Duke St.
549-5700
Retirement Income Planning • Legacy Planning • Long Term Care Insurance
Your Retirement Should Focus on
PLUMBING
v Electric Drain & Sever Service
v Water Heaters
v General Repairs
v Garbage Disposals
v Sewer Service and Repair
v Sump Pumps
v 24/7 Emergency Service
v All Work Guaranteed
$55
Cooling System
Preventative
Maintenance Inspection
(VALUED AT $110)
Plumbing Service Call
PUSH
TALK
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24/7 HELP
........
$19.95*/Mo. + 1 FREE MONTH
(703) 549-3139
FAX (703) 836-9650
➢ No Long-Term Contracts
➢ Price Guarantee ➢ American Made
KESTERSON PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.
203 Strand Street
703-836-4442
6901 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda MD
PROTECTING SENIORS NATIONWIDE
115 South Washington Street
703-683-2400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Ages 3-6
2100 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria 703-684-7323
Pancakes, Eggs Benedict,
Brunch Burrito, Omelets,
Crab Hash & lots more!
Great Kid’s Menu/
Family Friendly
Kitchen open late every night
301-214-6652
[email protected]
v Service agreements
v Heating and A/C repairs- all makes and models
v Humidifiers/Air cleaners repair/replacement
v Heat pump service
v Indoor Air Quality
Old Town
Montessori School
Champagne Brunch
10 AM to 4 PM
Agent • New York Life
inspections
$20 OFF
Does not apply to
dispatch fee
David Dlugacz
HEATING AND COOLING
v Heating & A/C Repairs
v Heating/Cooling preventive maintenance
Backhoe Service • Hauling & Excavating
JAMES ARMSTRONG, President
1809 MOUNT VERNON AVE.
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301-1793
TOLL FREE: 1-877-801-8608
*First Three Months
PAT WALLACE, CRS
NVAR Top Producer
St Mary’s Parishioner • St Vincent de Paul Society
[email protected] • patwallace.com
120 S. Royal St
703-684-1957
PHYSICAL THERAPY ZONE
Old Town’s Place for Healing
(703) 837-0010
Richard & Sue Dwyer - Parishioners
Lori P. Alexander, MSPT, Parishioner
127A N. Washington Street • www.physicaltherapyzone.com
Diamonds • Gemstones
Appraisals • Design Repair
NEALON & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
John Greenan & Sons
703-451-6000
6121 Backlick Rd., Springfield
OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA
703.684.5755
www.NealonLawFirm.com
Local &
Long Distance
Packing &
Storage
Patrick J. Carr
O: 703-765-8997
“We Take This Personally”
ALEXANDRIA
TOYOTA/SCION
(703) 684-0700
alexandriatoyota.com
C: 703-946-7795
Ralph E. & Mary Ann Karau, DDS, MSD
ORTHODONTICS
Belle Haven Rd. At G.W Pkwy.
Parishioners
703-765-5505
The Laughter of a Child is the Light of the Home
WASHINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH PRESCHOOL
109 South Washington Street • Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-7931 • [email protected]
www.wsumc.com
We aggressively put your listing in the places people are looking!
Commercial, Residential
Cell 202-288-1468
Office 703-978-9400
Confidential, Professional and Expert Advice
Eugene Northrop, Licensed Real Estate Professional Since 1986
Licensed VA, MD, DC [email protected]
FREE
EVALUATION
10511-A Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA 22032
Saint Anthony’s Day School
Tel (703) 642.3200
Insurance | Bonds | Benefits
All Day Education and Quality Childcare
Accredited by the NAEYC
321 First St. • Alexandria 22314
Infants to 5 Years Old
703-836-9123
Pediatric Dentistry
Jayne Delaney, DDS & Rory Smith, DDS
50 S. Pickett St., #120, Alexandria
703-370-5437
Brian or Sally, coordinators
860.399.1785
an Official
Travel Agency
of AOS-USA
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HomeWork Remodeling
Improve Your Quality of Life
WINDOWS - SIDING - ROOFING - DECKS
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For All Church
Members
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703-803-6500
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