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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
FOUNDED IN 1795 310 SOUTH ROYAL STREET • ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Pastor
Rev. Nicholas R. Barnes, Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew W. Haissig, Parochial Vicar Rev. Edward J. Bresnahan, In Residence
Rectory 310 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 • 703-836-4100 • Fax: 703-549-3605 Website: www.stmaryoldtown.org Office Email Address: [email protected]
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) Director of Young Adult and Youth Activities - Arragon Perrone (571-882-9593) 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, 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 - 8:30 AM only Novenas and Adoration at the Church: Miraculous Medal Novena - Monday - noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Wednesday - 12:30 to 7:30 PM Mother of Perpetual Help Novena and Holy Hour - Wednesday - 7:30 PM Nocturnal Adoration - every First Friday, 9 PM to Saturday 7:30 AM Holy Hour for Life - every First Saturday 7:30 to 8:30 AM Confessions: Monday - Friday following the 12:10 PM Mass Saturday - 9:00 to 10 AM and 4:00 to 5:00 PM Wednesday - 7:30 PM (during Holy Hour) First Saturday - 9:00 to 10 AM 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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Oremus pro invicem. “Let us pray for each other.”
Christ the King
On this sacred Feast of Christ the King it is appropriate to reflect on the encyclical “Quas Primas” by Pope Pius XVI.
“It has long been a common custom to give to Christ the metaphorical title of “King”, because of the high degree of perfection whereby he excels all creatures. So he is said to reign “in the hearts of men”, both by reason of the keenness of his intellect and the extent of his knowledge, and also because he is very truth, and it is from him that truth must be obediently received by all mankind… He is King of hearts, too, by reason of his “charity which exceeds all knowledge”. And his mercy and kindness which draws all men to him… Do we not read throughout the Scriptures that Christ is the King? ...The Archangel, announcing to the Virgin that she should bear a Son, says that “the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father, and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end”. It was surely right, then, in view of the common teaching of the sacred books, that the Catholic Church, which is the kingdom of Christ on earth, destined to be spread among all men and all nations, should, with every token of veneration salute her Author and Founder in her annual liturgy as King and Lord, and as King of Kings.” (December 11, 1925)
True Thanksgiving
The word “Eucharist” means thanksgiving. How appropriate then it would be to start our Thanksgiving family gatherings by first gathering as a parish family in the Name of Jesus Christ to thank God at Holy Mass. I encourage all of you to attend Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 10 A.M. to praise the God who is the source of all blessings and the reason for our giving thanks.
Thanksgiving is the name given to the time of prayer following our reception of Holy Communion at Mass. With Our Eucharistic Lord inside us and before the Host is entirely absorbed by our bodies, we have a unique opportunity for a deep union with Christ in prayer. We may speak words of adoration, contrition, thanksgiving or supplication to Our Lord so intimately present to us. Also, rather than immediately exciting our pew following Mass, we may remain to prolong our prayer for a few minutes. Following is a beautiful prayer one may use in the form of thanksgiving.
May Our Lord bless you with a truly peaceful and “thank-filled” Thanksgiving holiday!
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord Jesus Christ, take all my freedom, my memory, my understanding, and my will. All that I have and cherish
You have given me. I surrender it all to be guided by Your will. Your grace and Your love are wealth enough for me.
Give me these, Lord Jesus, and I ask for nothing more. Amen.
BLESSED MIGUEL AGUSTIN PRO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015
6:30 A.M. Eleanor Rymond 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Helen Lynch 12:10 P.M. Jeb Miller, Birthday
SAINT ANDRE DUNG-LAC AND COMPANIONS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015
6:30 A.M. Edward McDonough 8:00 A.M. Sean Duc Hoang 12:10 P.M. Michael Rymond, Sr.
SAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015
6:30 A.M. Special Intention: Charles and Sara Dispenzieri 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Anna Van Lier 12:10 P.M. Marie Mitchell
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2015
10:00 A.M. Michael and Margaret Rusnak
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015 6:30 A.M. Shirley Lee 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Michael A, Giancarlo, Birthday 12:10 P.M. Aurelio Narganes
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2015 8:30 A.M. Special Intention: Greenaway Family 5:00 P.M. Special Intention: Chuck Cernansky, Birthday
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 29, 2015 7:00 A.M. Special Intention: Marianne Trana 8:30 A.M Parishioners of St. Mary 9:15 A.M. George and Dolores Frazier 10:00 A.M. Special Intention: Brian L. Kerns Family 11:30 A.M John Shannon 1:00 P.M. Michael Taylor 5:00 P.M. Jeremiah A. O’Leary
WE WELCOME THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Cameron William Chelline Ryan McLaren Chelline Julianne Luisa Curley
A PRAYER TO CHRSIT THE KING O Jesus Christ, I acknowledge you as universal King. All that has been
made has been created for You. Exercise all Your rights over me. I renew my Baptismal Vows. I renounce Satan, his pomps and his works; I promise to live as a good Christian. And, in particular do I
pledge myself to labor, to the best of my ability, for the triumph of the rights of God and of Your Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, to You
do I offer my poor services, laboring that all hearts may acknowledge Your sacred kingship, and that thus the reign of Your peace
be established throughout the whole universe. Amen.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
PRO-LIFE CORNER
You formed my most inner being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, so wonderfully you
made me; wonderful are your works!
(Psalm 139:13-14)
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
VOCATIONS
“My kingdom is not from this world.”
Are you being called to proclaim the glorious reign of Christ the King as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life?
Call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703.841.2514, or write: [email protected].
DAY OF RECOLLECTION FOR DISCERNERS Could Christ be calling you to the priesthood or religious life? Take a step to find out. The Office of Vocations will hold a day retreat for men on Saturday, December 19 and a day retreat for women on Sunday, December 20. Both run from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and are open to those 17 years and older. Please register by Friday, December 11. To register, please contact the Office of Vocations at 703.841.2514 or [email protected].
“Does our life become from day to day more painful, more oppressive, more replete with afflictions?
Blessed be He a thousand times who desires it so!
If life be harder, love makes it also stronger and only this love, grounded on suffering, can carry the Cross of my Lord Jesus Christ. Love without egotism, without relying on self, but enkindling in the depth of the heart an ardent thirst to love and suffer for all those around us; a thirst that neither misfortune nor contempt can extinguish...
I believe, O Lord’ but strengthen my faith... Heart of Jesus, I love Thee; but increase my love.. Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee; but give greater vigor to my confidence. Heart of Jesus, I give my heart to Thee; but so enclose it in Thee that it may never be separated from Thee.
Heart of Jesus, I am all Thine; but take care of my promise so that I may be able to put it in practice even unto the complete sacrifice of my life.”
- Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro, S.J.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? It’s not too late to sign up for RCIA at St. Mary’s! Join us on Monday nights at 7:30 P.M. in the Lyceum Auditorium to learn more about the Catholic Church. Visit our website to register or see the talks that have already been given this year.
THE LEGION OF MARY invites men and women who desire to grow closer to Jesus, to join them Monday evenings at 7:35 P.M. in the St. Ann & Joachim Room of the Lyceum. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members. Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor. Fr. Andrew Haissig serves as spiritual director.
DONATE YOUR CAR AND HELP A FAMILY If you are thinking of replacing your old car with something new, please consider donating your old car to Catholic Charities. We take used vehicles and give them directly to families in desperate need of transportation. Donating to Catholic Charities is easy. We handle all the paperwork and you receive an IRS donation receipt. To donate, please call 703.841.3898.
HOPE AND HEALING: Do not be afraid, for nothing is impossible with God … now is the time to make peace with your past. If you need confidential help after abortion, call .703.841.HOPE (4673) or e-mail [email protected].
ST. MARY’S GIVING TREE The Youth & Young Adult Apostolate is collecting gifts and donations for:
Catholic Charities Migration & Refugee Services, which is in special need of: hats, gloves, mittens & scarves (child & adult sizes), pajamas (child & adult sizes); any kitchen utensils, cutting boards, pots & pans, can openers; rice cookers, teapots & alarm clocks; any size bath towels; basic cleaning supplies like laundry detergent; twin and full-size sheet sets, blankets or comforters; gift cards to any grocery store, Target or Walmart
Christ House Food Pantry, which is in special need of: canned meats (chicken, corned beef, spam), peanut butter, jelly, tuna, canned vegetables (corn, green beans – both regular & low sodium), individual fruit cups (low sugar), cereal (low sugar), pasta (regular & gluten-free), instant potatoes, macaroni & cheese kits, coffee, cooking oil, flour, sugar, as well as gift cards to Giant, Safeway, Walmart, or Target
There are also tags for monetary donations to the Gabriel Project, which helps pregnant women in need.
Gift tags will be available on the Giving Tree in the rear of the church beginning December 5th and 6th. Please take a tag, purchase the gift or gift card and bring it back to St. Mary’s on December 19th or 20th. Please do not leave gifts or gift cards in the church. UNWRAPPED gifts and donations will be collected outside of the church before and after all Masses at St. Mary’s Church on December 19th and 20th. Any questions, please call the Coordinators of the Youth & Young Adult Apostolate, Arragon & Kara, at 571.882.9593 or email them at [email protected].
COME AND SEE! A VOCATION RETREAT The Daughters of St. Paul will be hosting a vocation discernment retreat at their convent in Alexandria, Friday, November 27, 6 P.M. – Sunday, November 29, 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].
THE PARISH CHOIR rehearses Wednesday evenings at 7:30 P.M. in the Lyceum. Please call Dr. Saik at 703.684.5308 for details.
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.
THREE TO GET MARRIED PREPARATION WEEKEND Upcoming weekends: Dec. 10-13, Jan. 14-17, Jan. 28-31, Feb. 11-14
Are You Ready? This marriage preparation course is an intensive preparation experience true to the teachings of the Catholic Church with a convenient one-weekend schedule.
FOCCUS Inventory included! The cost is $285 per couple. Registration required.
Contact www.ourladyofbethesda.org or 301.365.0612 for more info. Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center, 7007 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD
HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Universal That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even
those whose convictions differ from our own.
Evangelization
That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CARPENTER’S SHELTER Please join St. Mary’s parishioners on the First Thursday of every month as we serve dinner to the residents of Carpenter’s Shelter. Please look at your calendars and come out and enjoy a pleasant and fulfilling evening in serving others in need in our community! For further information and to sign-up, please call Ed Velarde at 703.956.5088.
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DIVINE MERCY CORNER
“In Your Mercy. O Lord You have given us everlasting life. You admit us to Your
everlasting happiness and grant us to share in Your interior life. And you do this solely out of Your Mercy. You bestow on us the gift of Your grace, only because You are good and full of love. You had no need of
us at all to be happy, but You, O Lord, want to share Your own happiness with us.”
(St. Faustina, Diary 1743)
JESUS I TRUST IN YOU!
TODAY'S READINGS First Reading: One like a Son of man received dominion, glory, and kingship (Daniel 7:13-14). Psalm: The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty (Psalm 93). Second Reading: Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead (Revelation 1:5-8). Gospel: For this I came into the world, to testify to the truth (John 18:33b-37).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested:Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Monday: Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time; Saint Clement I; Saint Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro Tuesday: Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions Wednesday: Saint Catherine of Alexandria Thursday: Thanksgiving Day Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary
Youth and Young Adult Ministries Facebook: St. Mary’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry Instagram: SaintmarysYAYAM Twitter: SaintmarysYAYA
For weekly email updates and newsletters, please contact Kara Hollis at [email protected]
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ALL Middle Schoolers are invited to our next F3 (Faith, Fun and Fellowship) on December 4th, 7:00-8:30 P.M. Don’t miss out!
HIGH SCHOOL ALL HIGHSCHOOLERS ARE INVITED! Dinner, faith, fellowship and more every Sunday evening, 6:00-7:30 P.M. in the Lyceum Auditorium.
Want to grow deeper in your faith? Come to CORE at our new day and time: Sundays, 7:45-8:45 P.M.
This will be a small group setting for High School teens to share their personal faith and discuss how to live it out daily.
MARCH FOR LIFE & LIFE IS VERY GOOD: Middle & high schools youth: Want to celebrate the pro-life movement? Consider attending the Evening of Prayer on Jan. 21st or the Morning Rally & Mass on Jan. 22nd at the Eagle Bank Arena in Fairfax, VA. The March for Life will follow the Morning Rally. Thousands of youth throughout the Arlington Diocese will be there. If interested, contact Arragon & Kara for more information.
YOUNG ADULTS THERE WILL BE NO NOVEMBER 25TH GATHERING
SINCE IT IS THANKSGIVING. GATHERING WILL RESUME THE FOLLOWING WEEK.
FAITH DIRECT: St. Mary’s Church has 269 parishioners enrolled in Faith Direct. That is 26% enrolled to give a recurring offertory gift online. Our target for our first year is 20%, so we’ve already achieved that goal! Many thanks to all who have made the change to Faith Direct.
PRAYER FOR MERCY FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY Eternal Father, I offer You the most precious Blood of Your 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, for those in my own home and within my own family. Amen.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN REFRESHER TRAINING 2015
What: Annual Refresher Training for Church & School Volunteers with Children
When: Wednesday, December 9 and 16, 2015 – 6:30, 7:10 and 7:50 P.M.
Where: Christ Child Hall (lower level of St. Mary’s Middle School) 923 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA
Who: Religious education teachers and aides; providers of child care services under the auspices of the parish; youth ministers and volunteers, directors/coaches of children’s activities (athletics, choir, etc.), Boy and Girl scout leaders, parent volunteers having substantial contact with children under 18 years of age who attended the initial 4-hour Virtus training before January 1, 2015 and have not attended another refresher session in 2015.
Due to space constraints at Christ Child Hall, we ask that you pre-register for one of the dates and times provided.
Please contact Patricia Binninger ([email protected]) or Elena Otero Bigg, ([email protected]) or leave a voice mail message at 703.836.4100, extension 27, to reserve a seat at one of the three sessions held each night.
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Kick off the holiday season and help support the Home and School Association at the St. Mary's School Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 5th from 8-10 A.M.! We hope you can stop by for coffee, pancakes and photos with Santa before purchasing your Christmas tree! Pancakes and photos: $30 family, $15 individual Pancakes only: $5 kids, $10 adults, $25 family
“Before you had a being, God loved you. Before your father or mother was born, God loved you… And how long before creation has God loved you? Perhaps for a thousand years or for a thousand ages.
It is needless to count years or ages; God loves you from eternity.”
St. Alphonsus Liguori
NEW MEN’S PROGRAM! Men of all ages are invited to join “That Man is You!,” an interactive, multimedia program focused upon the development of authentic male leadership. That Man is You! considers men in their relationship to God, to their spouse, and to their children. We meet each Saturday morning from 6:15 A.M. until 7:50 A.M. (in time to go to Mass, if desired). We start with breakfast, followed by a video and small group discussion. Come fellowship with other men in the parish and grow in your faith. Email Mike at [email protected] to register.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE for Deceased Members of Knights of Columbus Fitzgerald Council 459 Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (711 N. Columbus St. Alexandria). Contact [email protected] 703.683.8877 for information.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, INCLUDING:
Marie Abadjoby Sylvia Duval Adams Anthony Adorante Jack Allen Rosa Maria Almenara Baby Mercy Amaya Patricia Amaya Joan Anderson Aaron Araya Pat Areno Mary Averna José Ayala Romula Baptista Mary C. Bartkowicz Roberta Bauer Olga DiCorpo Bell Dolores Benavides Tori Benecchi Arthur Binninger Baby Simon Blouin Baby Brady Blythe Chris Bosworth Robert Bowen Theresa Bresnahan Mary Claire Bright Roger Bruce Renee Bullion Jake Bulmer Dailey Byrd Jerry Caesar Dorothy Campbell Debbie Campo Ron Celeste Charles M. Chamberlain, Jr. Nedra Chung Kathy Clausen Will Cofer Dawn Cook Beatriz Coquilla-Canete Camden Courcier Carter Cox Dan De Celles David Crawford Ken Crowe Paul Delaney Christopher Dietz Dan Doherty Mary Lou Donahue Christina Donald Betty Egan Dorsett Kathleen Dorsey Karen Downey Tracy Doyle Sue Dwyer Richard Edes Joe Elias Sandra Elias Ron Flynn
James Fusco April Garcia Michael Giancarlo Betty Gibbs Turi Gibson Regina Giuseppe Millie Goods Lawrence Grenier Lorraine Grippi John Guerin Tom Guerin Joan Gullen Hubert Hahn Luca Harmon David Hanley Mike Hart Dale Henderson Jack Hickey Don Hilbert Nicholas Holden Carol Holver Helen Hoover Becky Hsu Felisa Hervey Scot Imus Aidan James Bethany Johnson John Kelly Steve Kerner William Kistler Stephen Klare William Kleinmann Larry Koblenz Arnold Kunkler, Jr. Catherine Lameynardie Thomas Larsen Brian Le Etelvina León-Duarte Mary Frances Lewis John Linehardt Anthony Lodato Rodney Lodato Baby Samuel Looney Frank Lopapa Maria Lopez Emma Lopo-Sullivan Peter Lor Thomas Lovely Michael Luken Steve Markle Holden Mauk Melanie McCollum Eileen McDonough Brother Shamus McGrenra James McGrath Family William McNamara Frank Medico Janice Melone Teresa Membreño
Baby Adam David Miller Russell Miller Edward Muckerman Keith Murphy Dan Morrow Anna Munro Edward Nee, Jr. Betty Nesky Geraldine Petrino Dee Phillips Jason Polson Tina Porter Ira Ravitz Vickie Reddick Ralph Patrick Regan Gerard Rosekruns Marge Rusnak Michael Ryan Heather Saparoff James Saunders Peter L. Scheetz Robert Sherwood Michael Schryock Steve Schultz Margaret Grace Scolese Kent Siegul Virginia Shaffer Baby Joey Shaw Marianne Petrino Sheehan Mary Shelin Sharon Smith Stachura David Stefans Mary Stier George Stone Gregory Stone Patricia Stone Mary Sullivan Carson Svilich Baby Benedict G. P. Tafaro Elaine Tamanini Gayle Temple Ray Tobin Ricardo Torres Mary Treamont Margaret Trick Dr. Trimber Jane Trimber Fr. Daniel Vitz Gloria Wanchock Larry Ward Margaret Whelan Angela White Raea Whitecotton Baby Carly Theresa Wyvill Yolanda Yebra Vincent Zamaria Robert Zapalac Diane Wilkerson
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: Thomas Brosnan, Anne Donohoe, William Pagnella,
John Toomey, Jr. and 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.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR MILITARY AND CIVILIAN MEMBERS SERVING IN HARM’S WAY, INCLUDING:
Michael Andriani Kyle Biddle Timothy Blaine Casey Chandler Matthew Constantino Peter Culbert Mark Dobson
Neal Jones Rey Gonzalez Jeremy Hill Albert Martins Mark Martins Megan McGarry Christopher Moore Edward Joseph Parry, III
Chris Quayle 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 men and women 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.
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
St Mary’s Knights of Columbus will be selling Christmas cards
after all Masses! Send Religious Christmas Cards!
Email: [email protected] or call 703.838.3689
“In the hour of farewell, or, better, of leave-taking, I repeat once more that what matters most in this life is: Our blessed Jesus Christ, His holy
Church, His Gospel, and in the Gospel above all else the Our Father according to the Mind and Heart of Jesus, and the truth and goodness of His Gospel, goodness which must be meek and kind, hardworking
and patient, unconquerable and victorious.”
Pope St. John XXIII
8TH GRADE TESTING REQUIRED FOR PLACEMENT IN FIVE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON
Bishop O'Connell High School Bishop Ireton High School Paul VI High School Pope John Paul the Great High School
TEST DATE: Saturday, December 5, 2015
(Snow Date - December 12, 2015)
TEST SITES: BO Bishop O'Connell High School, Arlington BI Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria PVI Paul VI High School, Fairfax JPG 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 3, 2015. The $35.00 fee should accompany the form.
For students who are prevented from taking the test on December 5, 2015, there will be one additional testing date as noted below:
Saturday January 9, 2016 - Winter HSPT at DJO, BI, PVI and JPG or Saturday January 23, 2016 - (Snow Date, at DJO, BI, PVI and JPG)
TEST TIME: 8:30 A.M. - 12 Noon
FEE: $35.00
