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. Richard A. Miserendino, 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

St. Mary’s School (PK-8) • 703-549-1646 • Fax: 703-519-0840 Mrs. Janet Cantwell, Principal (jcantwell@smsva.org) 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 - 8:00 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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Oremus pro invicem. “Let us pray for each other.”

Happy 2029th Birthday Mary!

We had a wonderful celebration here at Saint Mary for Our Patroness’ birthday. In addition to our usual three daily Masses in the Church, it was a joy to welcome Father Dennis Kleinmann back to Saint Mary’s School on Tuesday September 8th for the dedication of the altar and blessing of the new school chapel. Father and I concelebrated a Mass in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with our third grade students who last year were the residents of the classroom next door to the chapel during the construction phase. To those who suffer come rewards! Our principal Mrs. Janet Cantwell, our assistant principals and some faculty and staff were also present for this historic and joyful celebration. For the Mass we used our very beautiful historic chalice that you will see at Masses of particular significance throughout the liturgical year. Later in the day the children enjoyed a cupcake feast in honor of the birth of our Queen and Mother.

Continuing our celebration, Tuesday evening over 100 folks gathered in the church for the solemn recitation of the rosary, entrusting our intentions for the parish, our parish families and our own personal intentions to the Mother of God. There certainly was a power in that many rosaries being prayed at once in a church dedicated to Our Lady. You could feel it. Then over to the Lyceum for a cake and champagne toast to Mary which of course included the singing of “Happy Birthday” and a highlighting of all women present with the name or derivative of “Mary”…quite a good showing! All five priests of our parish were able to be present, along with two guests and classmates of Father Rich. A wonderful program of classical music followed (yes, Saint Mary’s has talent!) with performances featuring a tuba, saxophone, violin, piano and voice. A resolution was passed to make this an annual event. Of course evenings like this don’t just happen and I extend my thanks to so many who participated under the leadership of Father Rich Miserendino. From beautifully printed programs, several rehearsals, table set ups, flowers, centerpieces and cleanup, well done and a thousand thanks!

Speaking of Father Rich, this week we bid him a fond farewell as he returns to the Eternal City to complete an advanced ecclesiastical degree in Sacred Theology. While he has only been with us a brief time, he has contributed much to our parish community, especially sharing with us his love for music and for learning the truths of our faith. He has been a dependable assistant to me, helping with the many parish Masses, confessions, baptisms, homebound visits and nursing home chaplain. We are grateful to God and to Bishop Loverde for assigning him to us so we might share his first few months of priestly life and look forward to his return with us at Christmas, God willing. If you happen to be visiting Rome this year, please look him up and feed him, as everyone deserves an occasional break from seminary meals prepared for 200! You can reach Father Rich at the Pontifical North American College, 00120 Vatican City State, Europe.

Please join us in thanking Father Rich at a coffee and donut reception following the 10am Mass Sunday (today) in the Lyceum.

THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 6:30 A.M. Special Intention: Mary Walsh 8:00 A.M. Tony Hilborn 12:10 P.M. Lisa Grandinetti

OUR LADY OF SORROWS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

6:30 A.M. Special Intention: Stabat Mater Secular Institute 8:00 A.M. Living and Deceased Family Members of Lucille Chung and Gary Helmbrecht 12:10 P.M. James Woolls, Anniversary

SAINTS CORNELIUS AND CYPRIAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

6:30 A.M. Special Intention: Dwayne Carhart 8:00 A.M. Mary Ellen Feeney 12:10 P.M. Scott McMillan

SAINT ROBERT BELLARMINE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

6:30 A.M. Special Intention: Kerry Garber 8:00 A.M. Noel and Antoinette Dubé 12:10 P.M. Mary Ellen Feeney

SAINT JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBR 18, 2015 6:30 A.M. DeJuan Jackson 8:00 A.M. Pauline C. McNamara 12:10 P.M. Cecilia Ann Rooney, Birthday 7:30 P.M. Traditional Latin Mass

SAINT JANUARIUS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

8:00 A.M. Special Intention: for the Physical Healing of Dr. Carol McNealey 5:00 P.M. Robert F. Dodd, Birthday

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

7:00 A.M. Lori Jessey 8:30 A.M Hope Nejako, Anniversary 9/21 9:15 A.M. Lucia Corcuera 10:00 A.M. Jamie McLaughlin 11:30 A.M. William and Todd Mullins 1:00 P.M. Parishioners of St. Mary 5:00 P.M. Richard Livingston and René Robichaux

The flowers at the altar of Our Lord were donated in memory of Norma Kahn and in honor of the wedding of Brianna Cook and Coleman Hynes.

WE WELCOME THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Cian Prills Cremen Scarlette Welker Burnley Catherine Anne Margaret

Ellie Harper McGinnis

“The Lord, the Eternal Priest, always blesses with the Cross.”

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Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

PRO-LIFE CORNER

"The promotion of the culture of life should be the highest priority in our societies…

If the right to life is not defended decisively as a condition for all other rights of the person,

all other references to human rights remain deceitful and illusory."

Pope Saint John Paul II

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us.

O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

VOCATIONS

“Who do you say that I am?”

The One who calls is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Will you follow Him as a priest, deacon, brother or sister?

Call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703.841.2514, or write: j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org.

RACE FOR SEMINARIANS Run the Marine Corps Marathon/10K on October 25 to support

the future priests of the Arlington Diocese! Runners and walkers of all experience levels are welcome.

For more info on joining or sponsoring the Race for Seminarians team, visit arlingtonvocations.org or call 703.841.2514.

HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

Universal

That opportunities for education and employment may increase for all young people.

Evangelization That catechists may give witness by living in a way consistent

with the faith they proclaim.

MARRIAGE JUBILEE MASS: The 2015 Marriage Jubilee Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Loverde at 2:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 25 at Saint Agnes in Arlington. If you are celebrating your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary this year, please contact the parish office to register no later than September 25. Contact Monika Felock in the Office for Family Life with any questions at 703.841.2550.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS Today’s gospel says, “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it.” Are you living out the gospel in your marriage? Learn how God is calling you to live in your Sacrament. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are on September 18-20, or November 6-8, in Herndon. Visit our website at renewmarriage-vanorth.org or contact us at applications@renewmarriage-vanorth.org or 703.378.4150 for more info.

FIRST MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH EVENT OF THE FALL! Calling all middle school youth! Enjoy “F3” a night of food, fun, and faith on Friday, September 18th, from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Invite your friends! The event will take place in the gym of St. Mary’s Catholic School, 400 Green Street, Alexandria. Dress code: casual. Questions? Contact the Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Activities, Mr. Arragon Perrone, at 571.882.9593 or aperrone@stmaryoldtown.org.

COME PRAY THE ROSARY every third Saturday following the 8:00 A.M. Mass, in front of the Alexandria Medical and Professional Plaza near Bishop Ireton High School, 2839 Duke St., with other St. Mary’s parishioners. Our next gathering to pray for pregnant mothers and their unborn children will be September 19th. If you need transportation, please call Suzan Cummins at 703.782.6757.

HIGH SCHOOL UPPER ROOM: Hey, high school students! Your Youth Coordinators, Arragon and Kara, invite you to the first Upper Room on Sunday, September 20th. Join for Mass at 5:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s Church (invite your family for Mass, too)! Then, we will head over to the Lyceum, 313 Duke Street, for food, fellowship, and music. The night ends at 7:30 P.M. We hope to make this a weekly event! Questions? Contact the Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Activities, Mr. Arragon Perrone, at 571.882.9593 or aperrone@stmaryoldtown.org.

CATECHISTS NEEDED! Catechists are needed for the 2015-2016 CCD school year.

Please consider volunteering. Contact Fr. Barnes at 703.836.4100 or frbarnes@stmaryoldtown.org

for additional information and to volunteer.

ST. MARY’S PLAY GROUP: The first meeting of the 2015-2016 year will be Monday, September 14th at 9:30 A.M. in the Lyceum (313 Duke Street). The Play Group is open to infants and toddlers of the parish and their parents and caregivers. We meet on Monday mornings (except holidays) at the Lyceum or, in comfortable weather, local parks and other no- or low-cost locations. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Kerri Griffin at saintmarystots@gmail.com.

We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. Because, by Your holy cross, You have redeemed the world.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE FALL CAMPAIGN: Volunteer to join this internationally coordinated prolife mobilization – come to pray at the Alexandria Clinic on Duke Street or the Women’s Health Clinic on S. Whiting Street near Landmark Mall any time during the vigil between September 23 - November 1. Opportunities to join in community outreach efforts are available as well. This campaign has been responsible for saving 7,536 lives from abortion, led to the conversion of 83 abortion workers, and seen 37 abortion facilities close. To learn more or to volunteer, visit the website at www.40Daysfor life.com/Alexandria or contact Sara Dina at 571.218.6224 or sara.40days@cox.net.

ONE DAY ABORTION RECOVERY RETREAT FOR WOMEN ON SEPTEMBER 26: This retreat is a safe place to renew and rebuild hearts broken from abortion. It offers a confidential environment where you can begin the process of healing. For more information or to register contact: info@helpafterabortion.org. For more information on post-abortive healing visit www.helpafterabortion.org or call 888.456.HOPE (4673).

MERCY AND FORGIVENESS Please go to this link to find a statement from Bishop Loverde

regarding the faculty given to all priests to forgive the sin of abortion during the Year of Mercy:

http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/newsdetails.aspxPageid=422&id=8994

THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS, Court Kavanaugh #54, a group dedicated to charity, will hold its next monthly membership meeting on Monday, September 14 at 7:30 P.M. in the St. Joseph Room at the Lyceum. All women interested in learning about or joining the Catholic Daughters Americas are invited attend.

FAREWELL FOR FR. RICH MISERENDINO There will be a farewell coffee and doughnuts for Father Rich

after the10:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday, September 13th in the Lyceum. He has made a great contribution during the short time

we have been blessed with his presence. Please come and thank him for his work here at Saint Mary's

and wish him well in his studies in Rome.

8TH GRADE PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY Father Barnes will lead a parish pilgrimage for 8th graders and their parents to Rome, Vatican City, Assisi, Orvieto, Siena and Florence. This is the same pilgrimage Father Kleinmann led for the past twelve years. The pilgrimage will depart on Easter Sunday March 27 and return on Monday April 4, 2016. There will be a parent information meeting on Tuesday September 15 at 7:00 P.M. in the Lyceum (313 Duke Street). Meet the tour operator, review trip details and enjoy Italian specialties and have a chance to win a door prize. Please email pilgrimage@stmaryoldtown.org to RSVP or see Father Barnes for more information.

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DIVINE MERCY CORNER

“God's Mercy is unfathomable, just as God Himself is unfathomable. Even if I were to use the strongest words there are to express this Mercy of God, all this would be nothing in

comparison with what it is in reality.”

(St. Faustina, Diary 692)

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.

TODAY'S READINGS First Reading: The Lord God is my help; who will prove me wrong? (Isaiah 50:5-9a). Psalm: I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). Second Reading: Faith, if it does not have works, is dead (James 2:14-18). Gospel: Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:27-35).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-10; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16 — 4:3; Mk 9:30-37

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Tuesday: Our Lady of Sorrows Wednesday: Saints Cornelius and Cyprian Thursday: Saint Robert Bellarmine Saturday: Saint Januarius; Blessed Virgin Mary

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY STAFF NEEDED Our St. Mary's Catholic School is looking Extended Day staff members to monitor children after school, as well as a Director for the Extended Day Program. The Director of Extended Day works with students from kindergarten through eighth grade in the lunch room and after school, designing a structured program which supports the school wide mission of Catholic formation and education. The Director works collaboratively with Extended Day staff, school faculty/staff, and parents to ensure the safety and well-being of the students in his or her care. Background in education and supervision of children is required. This is a full-time position. Salary commensurate with experience. If interested, please email Jeanne Canavan at jcanavan@smsva.org.

PAPAL MASS ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 FOR THE CANONIZATION OF BLESSED JUNIPERO SERRA, O.F.M.

The canonization Mass (in Spanish) will be celebrated at 4:15 P.M. (tentative) at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate

Conception in Washington, D.C. Tickets will be required to attend the Mass. St. Mary’s is blessed to receive 2 seat tickets and 4 standing tickets.

Registered members of St. Mary’s Church interested in attending will be required to call the rectory office at 703.836.4100 and submit their name and contact information by calling the office no later than September 17, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. The drawing will be held on September 18, 2015.

Some things to consider before you submit your name: * Persons with tickets must arrive at the Basilica early. You may be there for as long as six hours or more, not counting transportation time. * Each ticket recipient must attend the Mass–tickets cannot be transferred or sold to others. * Transportation will be a challenge. There will be no parking at the Basilica. All roads in the immediate vicinity of the Basilica will be closed. * You are encouraged to use Metro - The Brookland/CUA station is on the Red Line (less than one half mile from the location of the Mass.

Those who not receive tickets, the Mass will be broadcast live online at: www.usccb.org and the live streaming app: www.usacatholic.church.

More information will be available on: www.adw.org. Parishioners may text PopeinDC to 84576 to receive text alerts.

8TH GRADE PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY Father Barnes will lead a parish pilgrimage for 8th graders and their parents to Rome, Vatican City, Assisi, Orvieto, Siena and Florence. This is the same pilgrimage Father Kleinmann led for the past twelve years. The pilgrimage will depart on Easter Sunday March 27 and return on Monday April 4, 2016. There will be a parent information meeting on Tuesday September 15 at 7:00 P.M. in the Lyceum (313 Duke Street). Meet the tour operator, review trip details and enjoy Italian specialties and have a chance to win a door prize. Please email pilgrimage@stmaryoldtown.org to RSVP or see Father Barnes for more information.

SAINT JOHN THE BELOVED APOSTLE, THIRD ORDER FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY meets at St. Mary’s Lyceum (313 Duke St.) on the second Saturday of the month. Practicing Catholics interested in becoming a Secular Franciscan (OFS) are welcome. For more information, please contact Sadie Martins at 703.548.8063. Join us for an Open House Oct. 10!

CHRIST HOUSE DINNER St. Mary’s will be serving dinner at Christ House on Tuesday, September 29. Please sign up in the book at the back of the church if you wish to provide a meal. We could use some workers from 4:30 to 6:30 P.M. to serve - please let us know as soon as possible if you can help. Students wishing to volunteer must be at least 16 years old. Thank you for your help! For questions and to volunteer please call Janet Watkins at 703.836.1263 or Rita Meyer at 703.836.3482.

PLEASE DONATE TO OUR WINTER COAT CHARITY: Knights of Columbus Council 459 is sponsoring a Winter Coat Charity to serve the less fortunate in our parish area. Please place gently used, unneeded coats, scarves, hats, and gloves for all ages, but especially for children, in the large box inside the Church’s Royal St. entrance for pick-up, cleaning, and distribution by the Knights. Email any questions to jeffrey.petrino@gmail.com.

ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE FOR THE POOR The Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters of America thank all parishioners that contributed to the Food Drive in support of the Diocese's St. Lucy Project's mission to feed the poor. The Project’s three food pantries were almost empty and you very generously contributed $6,600 and over 4500 pounds of food. The school lunch programs are suspended over the summer and the food pantries provide a critical source of food for our needy neighbors. God bless you for all of your support.

THE PARISH CHOIR rehearses Wednesday evenings at 7:30 P.M. in the Lyceum. Please call Dr. Saik at 703.684.5308 for details.

2015 DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE ON OCTOBER 3 “OH MARY, KEP OUR FAMILY ALIVE IN LOVE!”

The 2015 Diocesan Pilgrimage will take place on Saturday, October 3 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Please join Bishop Loverde and our diocesan family in celebrating Mary’s unique role in aiding us to live out the mission of the family - to be fully alive in love. For more information, please visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/pilgrimage.

THE ST. MARY’S SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The St. Mary’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul is now accepting new volunteers to join our group of 15 members. Our mission, which responds to the call of Our Lord, St. Vincent and Pope Francis, is to assist the needy in our community here in Alexandria with emergency assistance. As needs in our community have grown, our mission requires more members to serve those in need. Please answer the call and join us. You can learn more about us at the St. Mary’s website or by emailing Dan Gill, our president, at dangill1@mac.com.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, INCLUDING:

Marie Abadjoby Jack Allen Rosa Maria Almenara Baby Mercy Amaya Patricia Amaya Joan Anderson Aaron Araya Pat Areno Jo Arnold Mary Averna José Ayala Romula Baptista Roberta Bauer Troy Baxley Olga DiCorpo Bell Dolores Benavides Tori Benecchi Arthur Binninger Baby Simon Blouin Baby Brady Blythe Chris Bosworth Robert Bowen Baby Gunner Christopher Breiner Theresa Bresnahan Hannah Brittain-Dubois Roger Bruce David Buikema Jake Bulmer Dailey Byrd Jerry Caesar Dorothy Campbell Brian Campion Debbie Campo Ron Celeste Charles M. Chamberlain, Jr. Nedra Chung Kathy Clausen Will Cofer Beth Copps Beatriz Coquilla-Canete Sister Anne Correale Clem Cowley Camden Courcier Carter Cox Dan De Celles Ken Crowe Paul Delaney Christopher Dietz Dan Doherty Mary Lou Donahue Christina Donald Betty Egan Dorsett Kathleen Dorsey Karen Downey Tracy Doyle Bill Dumire Sue Dwyer Richard Edes Joe Elias Sandra Elias Jack Furet

Lynn Furet James Fusco Michael Giancarlo Betty Gibbs Regina Giuseppe Millie Goods JoAnn Griffin Lorraine Grippi John Guerin Tom Guerin Joan Gullen Hubert Hahn Eric Hampton Luca Harmon Mike Hart Dale Henderson Claudette Henry Richard Henry Jack Hickey Don Hilbert Beth Hobbs Nicholas Holden Carol Holver Helen Hoover Becky Hsu Felisa Hervey Scot Imus Aidan James Bethany Johnson John Kelly William Kistler Stephen Klare William Kleinmann Baby Christian A. Knight Larry Koblenz Jackie Kruse Arnold Kunkler, Jr. Catherine Lameynardie John Landry Alexandria Lang Thomas Larsen 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 Holden Mauk Melanie McCollum Eileen McDonough Brother Shamus McGrenra James McGrath Family William McNamara Frank Medico Janice Melone

Teresa Membreño Jason Micheli Edward Muckerman Dan Morrow Anna Munro Edward Nee, Jr. Betty Nesky Pamela Penne-Doyle Geraldine Petrino Dee Phillips Ilse Pollard Jason Polson Tina Porter Blaise Pugh Ira Ravitz Vickie Reddick Ken Reynolds Gerard Rosekruns Marge Rusnak Michael Ryan Frank Sakowski Heather Saparoff Celena Saucier Howard Sacier Catherine Saunders James Saunders Peter L. Scheetz Michael Schryock Margaret Grace Scolese Virginia Shaffer Baby Joey Shaw Marianne Petrino Sheehan Mary Shelin Sharon Smith Mike Stachura Thomas Stanges David Stefans Mary Stier Mary Sullivan Carson Svilich Elaine Tamanini Gayle Temple Ray Tobin Ricardo Torres Mary Treamont Margaret Trick Dr. Trimber Jane Trimber Marcos Vento Fr. Daniel Vitz Gloria Wanchock Larry Ward Margaret Whelan Angela White Raea Whitecotton Marlene Wodosky Baby Carly Theresa Wyvill Yolanda Yebra Vincent Zamaria Rose Zamaria Robert Zapalac

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: Irene Macklin

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 Douglas N. Krawczak 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 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.

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

SPRED Though every child learns differently, some may have learning disabilities

that have kept them from participating in our parish CCD classes.

For this reason, St. Mary’s also offers classes specially set up for these children, aged 6–18, so they may experience the richness of our faith in a community of same-aged students, their families, middle school and high school volunteer helpers, and the clergy of our parish - all coordinated by qualified catechists. This way, these children are fully integrated into their

Catholic community as they journey through the important lessons and sacraments that bind us all together.

This program, nationally known as SPRED, is now in its eight year at St. Mary’s, and meets Sunday mornings from 10:30 A.M.–noon, biweekly,

on a schedule concurrent with the rest of our parish’s CCD classes.

If you would like to learn more, or are interested in assisting us in this work, please contact Mary Froehlich at 571.217.0479,

mary.m.froehlich@gmail.com.

NEW ALTAR BOY TRAINING SESSIONS Any boys in 5th grade and up who are interested in becoming altar boys

are encouraged to attend two mandatory training sessions that are being offered in September and October.

You need to sign up for one session in Session A and one in Session B.

A SESSIONS September 21, 2015

Training: 3:30-4:40 P.M. in the church Pizza: 4:30-5:00 P.M. in the lyceum auditorium

September 22, 2015 Training: 3:30-4:40 P.M. in the church

Pizza: 4:30-5:00 P.M. in the lyceum auditorium

September 23, 2015 Training: 2:30-3:30 P.M. in the church

Pizza: 3:30-4:00 P.M. in the lyceum auditorium

September 26, 2015 Training: 10:30-11:30 A.M. in the church

Pizza: 11:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. in the lyceum auditorium

B SESSIONS October 13, 2015

Training: 3:30-4:40 P.M. in the church Pizza: 4:30-5:00 P.M. in the lyceum auditorium

October 14, 2015 Training: 2:30-3:30 P.M. in the church

Pizza: 3:30-4:00 P.M. in the lyceum auditorium

October 16, 2015 Training: 3:30-4:40 P.M. in the church

Pizza: 4:30-5:00 P.M. in the lyceum auditorium

October 17, 2015 Training: 10:30-11:30 A.M. in the church

Pizza: 11:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. in the lyceum auditorium

Please contact Mayra Saunders for questions or to sign up: msaunders@stmaryoldtown.org; 703.836.4100

Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.