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Manassas, Virginia ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH March 27, 2016
www.allsaintsva.org
90 Days of Grace:40 days of Lent / 50 days of Easter
From the Ashes of Lent to the Fire of a New Pentecost
When the women appear at the empty tomb, they are at first confused and bewildered. When Peter and John come to the empty tomb, they are confronted with the remnants of the burial cloths, neatly wrapped in the tomb. As they begin to realize that Jesus has indeed risen from the dead, they are scared and overjoyed.
Christians through the centuries have encountered the mystery of the Risen Christ. When we realize and take to heart that Jesus is alive, everything changes. We no longer live for ourselves, but for others. It can be popular these days to dismiss the Resurrection as an act of mass paranoia by the disciples of Jesus. But if this were so, why would the Apostles be willing to give up their lives in the blood of martyrdom for something that did not happen and that was not real?
Faith in the Resurrection gives us joy and hope. Since Jesus has conquered sin and death and overcome them, we can claim his victory as our own. How will the Resurrection of Jesus affect you? We have moved from the 40 Days of Lent through the Paschal Triduum (The Three Days), and now enter the great 50 Days of the Easter Season.
I wish all of you and your loved ones a very blessed and joyful Easter season. May these 50 days be a time of great grace, renewing you in God’s love with the joy of new life and love.
I will be away this week to visit my parents. My dad has been sick recently due to old age. I will also baptize a great nephew (my niece’s newborn son) this coming week while in Pittsburgh. A wonderful beginning to the Easter season!
On behalf of the priests and deacons, I wish you a joyful and hope-filled 50 days of the Easter Season which begins today. A joyful and Happy Easter! Alleluia! Jesus is Risen! — Father Lee Roos
The 8 days from Easter through the next Sunday, Apr. 3, are celebrated as an Octave or 8-day celebration in the liturgical calendar of the Church. Major feasts such as Easter and Christmas are celebrated as an Octave. The 8th day represents the new and eternal day of heaven. Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
Readings: 2nd Sunday of EasterActs 5:12-16; Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31
Mass IntentIons
MarM 28 Solemnity: monday within the octave
of eaSter
7:00 am Easter Novena 8:30 am Susan Navish +Tu 29 Solemnity: tueSday within the octave
of eaSter
7:00 am Claire M. Anders + 8:30 am Easter NovenaW 30 Solemnity: wedneSday within the
octave of eaSter
7:00 am Easter Novena 8:30 am Jeffrey Sciscilo +Th 31 Solemnity: thurSday within the octave
of eaSter
7:00 am Ken & Pat Harris and Fred & Mary Paul, Sr. +
8:30 am Easter NovenaApr
F 1 Solemnity: friday within the octave of eaSter [First Friday]
7:00 am Easter Novena 8:30 am Julie Meier + 8:00 pm Special intentionSa 2 Solemnity: Saturday within the octave
of eaSter
8:00 am Marie Loeffler +SUNDAY: THE LORD’S DAY
2nd Sunday of eaSter (or Sunday of divine mercy)
Sa 2 5:30 pm Easter NovenaSu 3 7:30 am Rosary Altar Society 9:30 am Living & deceased of Hadro & Varney
Families 9:30 am [Sp] Easter Novena [at mpCC] 11:30 am Purgatorial Society 1:30 pm [Sp] Easter Novena 5:30 pm Michael Chapman + 7:00 pm [Sp] All parishioners
Sp = Spanish • “+” indicates person is deceased.mpCC= Manassas Park Community Center
The Sanctuary Candle burns this week in memory of Domingos F. Pereira.
Alleluia! He is Risen!
March 27, 2016
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Risen Lord Jesus,
As we rejoice on this Easter Day and throughout the fifty days of the Easter season, do not the words of the psalmist echo over and over again: “Praise the Lord, for he is good; for his mercy endures forever” (Ps 136:1)? God’s mercy is revealed clearly and so intentionally in the Dying and Rising of His Only-begotten Son, sent to be our Savior and Redeemer precisely through His victory over evil, sin, suffering and eternal death.
Yes, “Jesus Christ is the Face of the Father’s Mercy” (Misericordiae Vultus, 1). In His words and actions, we see revealed to us how loved we are by Our Father, how enveloped we are by His mercy. We encounter His mercy every time we receive the Sacrament of Penance, which the Risen Lord Jesus instituted and gave to His apostles and through them to His Church on that first Easter night. During the Last Supper, Jesus Christ instituted both the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and the Sacrament of Holy Orders, these sacraments being confirmed, in a sense, by His Dying on the Cross and by His Rising on Easter. And in His new commandment to love, the Lord reveals the depths of His Father’s mercy towards us and of the corresponding mission given us to be convincing heralds of this same divine mercy to everyone we encounter.
Yes, in the Dying and Rising of Jesus Christ, the mercy of Our God is so clearly revealed, so that, in turn, we become its heralds every day!
Assuring you of my prayers, especially on Easter and throughout the Easter Season, I remain
Faithfully in the Heart of Christ,
Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde Bishop of Arlington
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Alleluia!
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
School Mass: Thurs., Apr. 7, at 8:30 am. Prepared by Grade 3 (Mrs. Trish Montano and Ms. Elizabeth Reilly).
First Friday: Confessions: 7:00-7:45 pm; Mass: 8:00 pm.
Christian Initation Masses: Sat., Apr. 2
• RCIA Candidates for Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church;
• RCIA Completion of Christian Initiation;• and Older First Communion
10:00 am [Bilingual] 1:00 pm [Sp]
Art Bennett, CEO and President of Catholic Charities wrote to Fr. Lee:
[Thanks to] the Young Adult Group of All Saints and their excellent work at Christ House last weekend. We are always amazed by the support we receive and the commitment to help the poor at All Saints. But coming all the way out to Alexandria is just incredible. Thank you … and please let me know who to thank for this great event.
God bless the work of All Saints and the commitment to the poor.
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ParIsh FestIval
FESTIVAL: International Theme — It’s a Small World
Plan on visiting All Saints’ world on Fri.-Sat., Apr. 29-30. Food, entertainment, shopping, games, and lots of fun! Mark your calendar to have dinner at the festival that weekend — delicious Bar-B-Q, international cuisine, burgers and more. RETURNING FOR THE
SECOND YEAR — weather permitting — Fr. Juan is going to cook his incredible Paella over an open fire on Saturday for lunch. The Paella was so popular last year that it sold out within minutes. Read this section weekly to learn more.
The Spring Festival Committee has started to take formation and will meet on Apr. 7 and Apr. 21 in Meeting Room 2. Consider coming to the meeting and help to make this year’s festival a memorable one. Questions? Contact Matt Lewandowski (703-335-7471 or [email protected]). the festival will be held on Fri., Apr. 29 (5:00 pm – 10:00 pm) and Sat., Apr. 30 (10:00 am to 9:00 pm). As in years past, set-up for the festival begins on the evening of Thurs., Apr. 28.
Below are a few of the ways that you can make All Saints’ festival the best ever.
Gift BaSketS wanted: Gift Baskets last year were fabulous! Please use your creativity again this year. We are looking for gift baskets. You can make them as big or little as you want. They can be food baskets, toy baskets, stationary, themed as for a baby, get well, congratulations, etc. … We will use them in a very popular game booth. Thanks to your fabulous donations, this game booth will generate close to $1,000. They can be dropped off on Thurs., Apr. 28 in the gym from 6:00–8:00 pm. NEW: Piñatas wanted as additional prizes for the gift basket booth.
PrizeS wanted: The best prizes for the festival are usually donated! Can you help delight a child or adult by donating promotional items, left over stock or anything else that you or your company may be willing to donate? Have a donation or question – contact Veronica (703-368-0666 or [email protected]).
helP wanted: Don’t wait until the last minute. Running a festival game can be fun! Can you, your family or your organization help? If your teen needs service hours, this is a great opportunity. Contact Veronica (703-368-0666 or [email protected]) to sign up.
Baked GoodS wanted: Bake Shop — It’s time to start thinking about what you can bake for the ever popular bake shop. Giant cookies, muffins, sweet rolls, fudge, bar cookies, your favorite sweet specialty. In addition and in staying with the festival theme, the bake shop is going to be named a “French” bakery so if you have any recipes that suit the theme, please feel free to bake and share! Please wrap items.
PariSh feStival white elePhant. The White Elephant sale needs your donations of clean, good condition housewares, toys, collectibles, kitchen items, jewelry, sports equipment, holiday décor, etc. (anything EXCEPT clothing, car seats, cribs, TV’s, computers, or anything damaged or in need of repair.) Help the parish while earning a tax deduction for clearing out your clutter! You can drop donations off on Mon.–Thurs., Apr. 25–28 from 3:00–7:00 pm in Meeting Room 2 (next to the Father Kelley Hall, across from the Knights of Columbus building.) Thanks!
PariSh feStival Silent auction. In search of your Time, Talent, and/or Treasure! The Silent Auction needs:• Time: Volunteers to assist auctioneers before, during,
and after the auction;• Talent: Friendly, persuasive people to recruit donations
from local vendors;• Treasure: Donations of new or gently used jewelry,
musical instruments, antiques and collectibles. Small business owners are encouraged to donate services or merchandise.
PariSh feStival uSed Book Sale. We welcome donations of new and used hardback/paperback books, DVDs, video games, and CDs. Note: We are not accepting VHS tapes, encyclopedias, software, or software manuals. Please keep in mind that this is a parish event when selecting your donations. Drop off time and place are the same as the White Elephant sale: Mon.–Thurs., Apr. 25–28 from 3:00–7:00 pm at Meeting Room 2. We cannot accept donations after Thursday! Tax receipts are available upon request. Thank you so much for your cooperation and for your donations. Questions? Contact Cris Davis (703-367-8919 or [email protected]) or Jennifer Miller (703-392-0262 or [email protected]).
car raffle. Did you realize that each ticket has a chance to win cash drawings and 5 vehicles? When a winner is drawn, their name goes back into the drum for subsequent drawings. What a deal! And, the money helps to pay for our church!! A special “thanks” to all who continue to pick up extra tickets. We’ve paid for the the Civic and 1/2 of the Verano. Additional packets are available at the parish office daily - don’t forget to get extras to sell all of your relatives at Easter.
how to Pray the ChaPlet oF DIvIne MerCy
1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross, One Our Father, One Hail Mary and The Apostles Creed.
2. Then on the Our Father beads say the following:
Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
3. On the 10 Hail Mary beads say the following:
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (Repeat step 2 and 3 for all five decades).
4. Conclude with (three times):
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
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the orIgIn oF the Divine Mercy IMage anD the ChaPlet oF DIvIne MerCy
On February 22, 1931, Our Lord appeared to Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, his simple nun, bringing with Him a wonderful message of Mercy for all mankind. Saint Faustina tells us in her diary under this date:
In the evening, when I was in my cell, I became aware of the Lord Jesus clothed in a white garment. One hand was raised in blessing, the other was touching the garment at the breast. From the opening of the garment at the breast there came forth two large rays, one red and the other pale. In silence I gazed intently at the Lord; my soul was overwhelmed with fear, but also with great joy. After a while Jesus said to me, ‘paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the inscription: Jesus, I trust in You.’ … I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. I Myself will defend it as My own glory.” (Diary 47-48)
Some time later, Our Lord again spoke to her:
The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous; the red ray stands for the Blood which is the life of souls. These two rays issued forth from the depths of My most tender Mercy at that time when My agonizing Heart was opened by a lance on the Cross....Fortunate is the one who will dwell in their shelter, for the just hand of God shall not lay hold of him. (Diary 299)
Jesus said later to Sister Faustina:
Say unceasingly this chaplet that I have taught you. Anyone who says it will receive great Mercy at the hour of death. Priests will recommend it to sinners as the last hope. Even the most hardened sinner, if he recites this
Chaplet even once, will receive grace from My Infinite Mercy. I want the whole world to know My Infinite Mercy. I want to give unimaginable graces to those who trust in My Mercy....” (Diary 687)
When they say this Chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person not as the just judge but as the Merciful Savior. (Diary 1541)
InDulgenCes attaCheD to DevotIons In honor oF DIvIne MerCy
A plenary indulgence, granted under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of Supreme Pontiff) to the faithful who, on the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday, in any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honour of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!”);
A partial indulgence, granted to the faithful who, at least with a contrite heart, pray to the merciful Lord Jesus a legitimately approved invocation.
For those who cannot go to church or the seriously ill
In addition, sailors working on the vast expanse of the sea; the countless brothers and sisters, whom the disasters of war, political events, local violence and other such causes have been driven out of their homeland; the sick and those who nurse them, and all who for a just cause cannot leave their homes or who carry out an activity for the community which cannot be postponed, may obtain a plenary indulgence on Divine Mercy Sunday, if totally detesting any sin, as has been said before, and with the intention of fulfilling as soon as possible the three usual conditions, will recite the Our Father and the Creed before a devout image of Our Merciful Lord Jesus and, in addition, pray a devout invocation to the Merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you).
If it is impossible that people do even this, on the same day they may obtain the Plenary Indulgence if with a spiritual intention they are united with those carrying out the prescribed practice for obtaining the Indulgence in the usual way and offer to the Merciful Lord a prayer and the sufferings of their illness and the difficulties of their lives, with the resolution to accomplish as soon as possible the three conditions prescribed to obtain the plenary indulgence.
On the web see www.vatiCan.va/roman_Curia/triBunalS/apoSt_penit/doCumentS/rC_triB_appen_doC_20020629_deCree-ii_en.html.
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27 de marzo de 2016
Estimados hermanos y hermanas en Jesús Resucitado:
Al regocijarnos en este Día de Pascua y durante los 50 días de la temporada pascual, ¿no resuena una y otra vez el eco de las palabras del salmista: “¡Den gracias al Señor, porque es bueno, porque es eterna su misericordia! (Salmo 136:1)?”. La misericordia de Dios se revela de una forma tan clara e intencional en la Muerte y Resurrección de su Hijo Unigénito, enviado para ser nuestro Salvador y Redentor precisamente por su victoria sobre el mal, el pecado, el sufrimiento y la muerte eterna.
Sí, “Jesucristo es el rostro de la misericordia del Padre” (Misericordiae Vultus, 1). En sus palabras y actos, se nos revela cuánto nos ama Nuestro Padre y cómo nos envuelve su misericordia. Encontramos su misericordia cada vez que recibimos el Sacramento de la Penitencia, que el Señor Resucitado instituyó y dio a sus apóstoles y, por conducto suyo, a su Iglesia en esa primera noche de Pascua. En la Última Cena, Jesucristo instituyó los Sacramentos de la Sagrada Eucaristía y de las Órdenes Sagradas que, de cierta manera, se confirman con su Muerte en la Cruz y su Resurrección en la Pascua. En su nuevo mandamiento de amor, el Señor revela la profundidad de la misericordia del Padre hacia nosotros y la correspondiente misión que nos encomienda de ser heraldos convincentes de esta divina misericordia ante todos los que encontremos a nuestro paso.
Sí, con la Muerte y Resurrección de Jesucristo se revela con gran claridad la misericordia de nuestro Señor para que, a la vez, nos convirtamos en sus heraldos a diario.
Los tendré presentes en mis oraciones, particularmente en la Pascua y en toda la temporada pascual. Con un cordial saludo.
Fielmente en el Corazón de Cristo,
Monseñor Paul S. Loverde Obispo de Arlington
This year of 2016, our parish theme is
I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the LORD, … plans to give you a future full of hope.
Jer 29:11
All Saints is a tithing parish, giving of our time, talent, and treasure so as to give glory to God.
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euCharIstIC aDoratIon
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. Take one hour before the Blessed Sacrament exposed for public prayer in our chapel. We have needs for adorers at the following times:
Monday 4:00–5:00 am
Thursday 2:00–3:00 am; 3:00–4:00 am
Friday 2:00–3:00 am
Saturday 2:00–3:00 am
Information: Aime (703-392-5260 or [email protected]). Adorers, when you arrive at the chapel, please sign-in for your time slot so we know that the time is covered.
BIshoP’s lenten aPPeal
For the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal, we have 1,728 pledges, for a total of 442,957. This is 105% of our parish goal of $420,000. Thank you to all who have responded. We act together as a diocesan Church to proclaim the Risen Lord, active in our midst.
ChIlDren’s relIgIous eDuCatIon
Su M Tu W
March
27 (Easter) 28 29 30
no classes
April
3 4 5 6
classes
PárrocoRev. Lee R. Roos 703-393-2155Vicarios ParroquialesRev. Juan Puigbó 703-393-2153Rev. Mauricio Pineda 703-393-2154Rev. Noah Morey 703-303-2152Oficina Parroquial703-368-4500Horario de Misas en EspañolDomingo: 9:30 am en el Centro Comunitario de Manassas Park; 1:30 pm y 7:00 pm en la Iglesia.
ConfesionesMiércoles: 6:30-8:00 pm • Viernes: 7:30-8:00 am • Sábados: 3:00-4:00 pm • Primer Viernes de Mes: 7:00-8:00 pm
Adoración del SantísimoDomingo 8:00 pm a Lunes 7:00 am • Miércoles 9:00 am a Jueves 7:00 am • Jueves • 7:00 pm a Viernes 7:00 am; • Viernes 9:00 pm(después de la Hora Santa) a Sábado 7:30 am
Primera Confesión y Primera ComuniónSe ofrece en 2do Grado. Es obligatorio un año de preparación. Llame al 703-393-2142 x216.
ConfirmaciónSe ofrece en 8vo Grado. Es obligatorio un año de preparación. Llame al 703-393-2142 x249.Horario de OficinaLa oficina parroquial está abierta de lunes a jueves de 9:00 am a 12:00 del medio día y de 1:00 pm a 9:00 pm. Los viernes de 9:00 am a 12:00 del medio día y de 1:00 pm a 8:00 pm. Sábados y Domingos de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm
Para ser héroes de Dios con el Padre Juan, conéctate a www.vivatrex.net.
Manassas, Virginia IGLESIA CATÓLICA ALL SAINTS 27 de marzo, 2016Domingo de Pascua de la Resurrección del Señor
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Misa en Manassas Park 9:30 am ~ Por el futuro de la comunidad de Manassas Park • Misa de 1:30 pm ~ En memoria de Armida Campos.
PasCua De resurreCCIón
El Domingo de Resurrección o de Pascua es la fiesta más importante para todos los católicos, ya que con la Resurrección de Jesús es cuando adquiere sentido toda nuestra fe.
Cristo triunfó sobre la muerte y con esto nos abrió las puertas del Cielo. En la Misa dominical recordamos de una manera especial esta gran alegría. Se enciende el Cirio Pascual que
representa la luz de Cristo resucitado y que permanecerá prendido hasta el día de la Ascensión, cuando Jesús sube al Cielo.
La Resurrección de Jesús es un hecho histórico, cuyas pruebas entre otras, son el sepulcro vacío y las numerosas apariciones de Jesucristo a sus apóstoles.
Cuando celebramos la Resurrección de Cristo, estamos celebrando también nuestra propia liberación. Celebramos la derrota del pecado y de la muerte.
En la resurrección encontramos la clave de la esperanza cristiana: si Jesús está vivo y está junto a nosotros, ¿qué podemos temer?, ¿qué nos puede preocupar?
Cualquier sufrimiento adquiere sentido con la Resurrección, pues podemos estar seguros de que, después de una corta vida en la tierra, si hemos sido fieles, llegaremos a una vida nueva y eterna, en la que gozaremos de Dios para siempre.
San Pablo nos dice: “Si Cristo no hubiera resucitado, vana seria nuestra fe” (I Corintios 15,14)
Si Jesús no hubiera resucitado, sus palabras hubieran quedado en el aire, sus promesas hubieran quedado sin cumplirse y dudaríamos que fuera realmente Dios.
Pero, como Jesús sí resucitó, entonces sabemos que venció a la muerte y al pecado; sabemos que Jesús es Dios, sabemos que nosotros resucitaremos también, sabemos que ganó para nosotros la vida eterna y de esta manera, toda nuestra vida adquiere sentido.
La Resurrección es fuente de profunda alegría. A partir de ella, los cristianos no podemos vivir más con caras tristes. Debemos tener cara de resucitados, demostrar al mundo nuestra alegría porque Jesús ha vencido a la muerte.
La Resurrección es una luz para los hombres y cada cristiano debe irradiar esa misma luz a todos los hombres haciéndolos partícipes de la alegría de la Resurrección por medio de sus palabras, su testimonio y su trabajo apostólico.
— Padre Juan Puigbó
Lectio Divina para Matrimonios: Este sábado 2 de abril a las 7:00 pm todos los matrimonios están invitados a un rato de oración e intimidad con el Señor. En el Father Kelly Hall. Tendremos cuidado de niños.
Cena Bailable para parejas: Durante la tormenta de nieve del invierno tuvimos que cancelar la Cena organizada por la Pastoral Familiar. Todos los que han comprado sus tickets para la Cena están invitados para el sábado 9 de abril a las 7:00 pm en el Centro de Actividades de la Parroquia.
eDuaCIón relIgIosa
Domingo Lunes Martes Miércoles
MARZO
27 (Easter) 28 29 30
no hay clases
ABRIL
3 4 5 6
clases
