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 (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) 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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FROM GREEN TO GOLD

While Father Kleinmann is still away and recovering, in his place for this weekly column, I am filling in for him. These are big shoes to fill indeed. The task is not made any easier given the disastrous and appalling outcome of a certain midwestern football team's game from last weekend. Words alone cannot alleviate such sadness or lift up those who are cast down and downhearted! Until the start of baseball season, I will place my sports hopes in the University of Virginia men's basketball team. On a more serious note, Father Kleinmann is continuing to rest and recover in Wisconsin. For anyone who is unaware, while on vacation visiting his family in Milwaukee earlier this month, Father Kleinmann required a non-invasive procedure to address a heart issue. At the time of this writing, I am not sure when we can anticipate his return but hopefully in the near future. Please continue to pray for him. If you would like to express any thoughts or concerns, the best forum to do so would be leaving anything at the parish office. We will pass everything along to him when he returns. I believe this a wonderful time to point out two things. First, we are a parish community and a spiritual family. For many of us, we might know someone who is struggling with a particular situation or we could be experiencing a challenging moment ourselves. It is important for us to lean on each other for prayers and other tangible signs of support. Where would we be without our faith community? Where would we be without the Church? Even though I am a priest, I am still, like all of you, part of this parish community. You are my spiritual family. Please take this opportunity to recommit yourself to everyone at St. Mary's as your brother or sister in the Lord. All of us, myself included, look to our pastor, who models this loving concern and shepherds us in our needs. Next, I would like to make everyone more explicitly aware of how many people have stepped up and contributed so much on behalf of the parish in the absence of Father Kleinmann. Frequently, many of these persons go unnoticed. I wanted to say how tremendous the entire staff of St. Mary's has been --Noelle Hiester, Mary Eileen Barber, Emily Liutkus, Mayra Saunders, Dr. Charles Saik, John Harchick and his staff, Angela Lademan, Janet Cantwell and the entire St. Mary's School faculty and staff. They contribute and do most of their work behind the scenes. I am privileged to work with them and see their passion, enthusiasm and dedication for doing what is best for St. Mary's. In addition, countless volunteers and other engaged individuals with our parish rose to the occasion. Several priests, moreover, from across the diocese, including some familiar faces, have assisted us with our Mass schedule. I cannot express how much all of this has helped and accomplished. Along with Fathers Kleinmann and Ruskamp, I would like to thank all of these people for helping so much during this time. Finally, this is a wonderful opportunity to thank God for His tremendous blessings. We are most fortunate to be members of such a fantastic and caring community, as evidenced by these past few weeks. A true Christ-centered community models the Good Shepherd--Jesus' loving concern--for those most in need. I believe we are such a parish. Which raises a logical question: how can we not invite and welcome other people to join us? Who wouldn't want to be part of a true Christ-centered community? Even though I have only been here for seven months, I am so thankful to have such a magnificent spiritual home and family.

God Bless, Father Barnes

SAINTS TIMOTHY AND TITUS MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015

6:30 A.M. Alicia Elizondo 8:00 A.M. David Ryan 12:10 P.M. George and Special Intention: Arlene Stelluto, Wedding Anniversary

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 6:30 A.M. Special Intention: Kevin Lynch, Birthday 8:00 A.M. Sr. Barbara Wright, Ursuline 12:10 P.M. Orilla Allie

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015

6:30 A.M. Special Intention: Mary Kate Mull and Family 8:00 A.M. Pauline C. McNamara 12:10 P.M. Joann Greene

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015 6:30 A.M. Lou Jennings 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Catriona Mary Corallo 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: Sr. Mary de Chantal Keck, VHM

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015 6:30 A.M. Sarah Harkins and Child 8:00 A.M. V. Kenneth McDonald 12:10 P.M. Catherine Calanni

SAINT JOHN BOSCO SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015

8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Fr. Kleinmann 5:00 P.M. Gerald Clement

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 1, 2015

7:00 A.M. Maj. Gen. John C. Scheide 8:30 A.M Special Intention: Leanid Patsuk 9:15 A.M. Donal Deasy 10:00 A.M. Denise Gibbs and the Special Intention of Her Twin Sister, Tina Manos 11:30 A.M. Parishioners of St. Mary 1:00 P.M. Special Intention: Fr. Jason Burchell 5:00 P.M. Charlie Pulaski

"It is Our Lady’s own wish that we call upon Her as ‘Mary, Help of Christians’." - Saint John Bosco

WE WELCOME THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Audrey Grace Hupczey Cora Elizabeth Kilroy

Margaret Rose Moreno Benjamin Liam Niss Gavin Robert Niss

Mateo Lorenzen-Schmidt Charles Daniel Wagner Sloey

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Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

PRO-LIFE CORNER

“Always receive with equal contentment from God’s hand either consolations or sufferings,

peace or distress, health or illness. Ask nothing, refuse nothing, but always be

ready to do and to suffer anything that comes from His Providence.”

St. Teresa Margaret

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us.

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

VOCATIONS

“Incline your ear and come to Me.”

If you think you may be called to serve as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703.841.2514, or

write: j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org.

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.

YOUNG ADULTS (20’S AND 30’S) EVENTS

Thursday Night Group and Second Sunday Brunches Every Thursday night from 7:30-9:00 P.M., St. Mary’s young adults gather for a variety of social, intellectual, spiritual, or service activities. We also hold a brunch following the 11:30 A.M. Mass in the Lyceum every 2nd Sunday of the month. Contact Angela Lademan, Youth and Young Adult Coordinator, to be added to the young adult email list and to be updated on these and other upcoming young adult events, alademan@stmaryoldtown.org!

St. Rita’s and St. Mary’s Candlemas Bash, February 7th, 7:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Lyceum, 313 Duke Street The Young Adult groups of St. Mary's and St. Rita's invite all young adults to join us for an evening to celebrate the closing of the Christmas season. Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-ritas-and-st-marys-3rd-annual-candlemas-bash-tickets-15069412017. Ticket includes light hors d'oeuvres, drinks and dancing. Tickets will be sold through eventbrite ONLY and will NOT be sold at the door. Questions? E-mail Megan Prah: megpaulette@gmail.com. Remember, space is limited! The beneficiary of this year's bash will be the Gabriel Project Arlington, a parish-based ministry that supports pregnant women with short and long-term needs. For more information about the Gabriel Project, please visit http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/familylife/gabriel.aspx.

PRAYER BREAKFAST AT ST. MARY’S LYCEUM The Knights of Columbus Fitzgerald Council 459 is hosting a Prayer Breakfast led by Deacon Al of St. Joseph’s Church at the Lyceum, 313 Duke St., on Saturday January 31st. All parishioners from St. Mary and St. Joseph’s Catholic Churches are invited. A pancake breakfast is available from 8:45 A.M. to 12 Noon for a small fee. For questions, please contact Ed Dillenschneider at KofC459@gmail.com or 202.578.1611. Please sign up to participate at http://bit.do/Breakfast

BLOOD DRIVE AT ST MARY'S LYCEUM The Knights of Columbus Fitzgerald Council 459 is hosting a blood donation at the Lyceum, 313 Duke St., on Saturday January 31st from 8:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Please sign up to donate at http://bit.do/blood459 Donors get a free breakfast from 8:45 A.M. to 12 Noon. For questions, please contact Ed Dillenschneider at KofC459@gmail.com or 202.578.1611.

SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA Today, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Your gifts to the collection will fund catechesis, marriage and family life programs, and seminarian education in Latin America and the Caribbean. The support you give today will provide opportunities for years to come. Please support the Church in Latin America and be generous in today’s collection.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: The Responsorial Psalm today says, “Teach me your ways, O Lord!” Do we allow the Lord to teach us His ways so that we can love and honor our spouse more each day? Let the Lord strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on February 20-22, in Herndon, or April 17-19, in Fredericksburg. For more information or to apply, visit our website at renewmarriage-vanorth.org or contact us at applications@renewmarriage-vanorth.org or 703.378.4150.

SERMON ON THE MOUNT Four week Adult Faith Lecture Series on the Sacraments

Lyceum auditorium, 313 Duke Street 7:30 P.M. with refreshments

Tuesday evenings: January 27, February 3 and 10.

Fr. Barnes will speak on the Sacrament of Baptism on January 27

No RSVP is needed. All are welcome to attend. Please invite family members and friends.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE February 18 – March 29, 2015

Christians throughout Northern Virginia are encouraged to take part in the 40 Days for Life campaign to save unborn babies from the tragedy of abortion and to save their mothers from a lifetime of regret. This campaign is an international effort to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigils. Everyone can help in some way. The campaign includes three components: 1. Prayer and fasting (as the Lord leads) for an end to abortion; 2. A peaceful prayer vigil at the site where abortions are taking place; and 3. An educational outreach to the community. The focus of the Alexandria campaign is a 40-day prayer vigil outside the abortion site at 101 S. Whiting St. This is a peaceful and educational presence designed to save lives and to raise awareness about alternatives to abortion. Participants are encouraged to spend time standing for life in prayerful witness at this site.

For more information, or to volunteer to help, please contact: Sara Dina at 571.218.6224 or Sara.40days@cox.net

or visit our web site at http://www.40daysforlife.com/Alexandria

2015 BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL BEGINS! This month Bishop Loverde will send a mailing regarding the 2015 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA). The theme for the 2015 BLA is “Stewards of Christ Sharing Gospel Joy!” After reflecting upon the many blessings that God has given you, please prayerfully consider making a sacrificial pledge of support to this important appeal that funds many programs and ministries that serve thousands of people in our diocese. When we join together as one Body in Christ, we can do so much for so many!

"Perfection is founded entirely on the love of God: Charity is the bond of perfection; and perfect love of God

means the complete union of our will with God’s."

Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri

PRAYER TO MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS BY ST. JOHN BOSCO: Most Holy Virgin Mary, Help of Christian, how sweet it is to come to your feet imploring your perpetual help. If earthly mothers cease not to remember their children, how can you, the most loving of all mothers forget me? Grant then to me, I implore you, your perpetual help in all my necessities, in every sorrow, and especially in all my temptations. I ask for your unceasing help for all who are now suffering. Help the weak, cure the sick, convert sinners. Grant through your intercessions many vocations to the religious life. Obtain for us, O Mary, Help of Christians, that having invoked you on earth we may love and eternally thank you in heaven. Amen.

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DIVINE MERCY CORNER

“He who knows how to forgive prepares for himself many graces from God.

As often as I look upon the Cross, so often will I forgive with all my heart.”

(St. Faustina, Diary 390)

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU!

TODAY'S READINGS First Reading: The Ninevites turn from their evil way in response to Jonah’s message (Jonah 3:1-5, 10). Psalm: Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading: The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Gospel: Jesus proclaims, “Repent, and believe in the gospel.” The new disciples abandon their nets and follow him (Mark 1:14-20).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 3:22-3 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk1:21-28

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools Week Monday: Saints Timothy and Titus Tuesday: Saint Angela Merici Wednesday: Saint Thomas Aquinas Saturday: Saint John Bosco

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.

NEWS FROM ST. MARY’S SCHOOL Our third quarter has officially begun, and we are truly in the thick of the school year! A number of middle school students were honored at Mass last week when they received the Student of the Month award. This month, the award has been given to middle school students who have displayed the virtues of stewardship and/or generosity. Congratulations to: Christian Rotondo, Caroline Coffin, Jack Wood, Eamon Weingold, Addy Biegun, Lucy Barber, Rosie McLaughlin, Grace Hueber, Charlotte Loesch, Maddie Reilly, Shea Weingold, Max Doyle, Nicole Larsen, Maggie Paterson and Yannet Ephrem. This week, we will begin celebrating Catholic Schools Week. We hope that our school families and prospective families will be able to join us for some of the events listed below.

Catholic Schools Week Dates Sunday, January 25: Opening Mass, 8:30 A.M. at the church, students wear uniforms please. Our Book Fair Opens in the bottom of Christ Child Hall, 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, January 27: Open House for Prospective Parents, 8:30 -11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 28: Student Appreciation Day Thursday, January 29: Parent Appreciation Day: Breakfast at 8 A.M., followed by Open House and Classroom Visits for parents of currently enrolled students from 8:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. Friday, January 30: Clergy and Teacher Appreciation Day, 11:30 A.M. Dismissal Looking Ahead… Wednesday, February 11: 2:15 P.M. Dismissal (a change to the master calendar) Friday, February 13: 11:30 A.M. Dismissal (a change to the master calendar) Monday, February 16: NO SCHOOL; Presidents’ Day

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The Christmas season is a beautiful time of year, reminding us that Jesus did not come on a throne, but in silence, with only His Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, His father, Joseph, and some shepherds. He was born in a stable, lacking the comforts new babies have. He absolutely does not want to let go of us and is still here, 2000 years later, in silence, hidden in the Sacred Host. What a truly special and humble way Jesus has chosen to stay with us and how fortunate we are to have the gift of faith! Think of spending just one hour a week with Our Lord. Sign up sheets for a new session running from February through April are in the back of the church. Adoration is on Thursdays from 12:30-7:30 P.M., concluding with a Holy Hour. For more info call Mary Stier at 703.768.7167.

SAINTS ANNE AND JOACHIM SOCIETY will be going to the Kennedy Center on Thursday, February 5, for the National Symphony Working Rehearsal which will include: STRAVINSKY: Pulcinella - Suite, BRUCH: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26, and TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64. Van departs Lyceum at 8:30 A.M. Cost $10 members/$15 nonmembers. Limited space. Reserve early. Members have priority. For more info or to reserve a space, please call Barbara Juszczyk at 703.683.6834.

7TH - 12TH GRADE YOUTH EVENTS

Wednesday, February 11th: Teen Holy Hour Join with other teens from St. Mary’s for a Holy Hour from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the Church with a talk by Fr. Barnes, followed by pizza and snacks in the youth room from 7:30-8 P.M. RSVP to Angela Lademan.

Saturday, February 21st: SKI TRIP at Whitetail! All high school teens are invited to join us for a day on the slopes! Please contact Angela Lademan for more information and to reserve your spot today, alademan@stmaryoldtown.org

SAINTS ANNE AND JOACHIM SCRIPTURE CLASS will meet on February 5, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the Lyceum. We will be discussing Chapters 16 of St. Mark's Gospel. All are welcome.

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 csaik@stmaryoldtown.org.

“This Blood that but one drop of has the power to win all the world forgiveness of its world of sin.” - Saint Thomas Aquinas

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: On Saturday morning, February 7, volunteers from St. Mary’s Parish and ALIVE! (Alexandrians Involved Ecumenically) will collect donated furniture and deliver it to families in need within the City of Alexandria. If you can accompany one of ALIVE!’s trucks and help deliver furniture on this date, please call Mike Diffley at 703.683.4656.

ST. MARY’S BOOK FAIR Please stop by the St. Mary's Book Fair after Mass, Sunday, January 25th. We have an exciting collection of books and educational games for children of all ages and adults. We'll have coffee and donuts, too! All proceeds benefit St. Mary's School. The Book Fair will be open in Christ Child Hall (lower level of the Middle School) Sunday, January 25th 9:30 A.M. -1:30 P.M., and during school hours of Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26-30th). Shop early and stock up!

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL WILL HOLD AN OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015 AT 8:30 A.M. Parents of prospective students applying for the 2015-2016 school year are invited to join us in the school gym for a brief coffee reception, followed by a guided tour of the school. Application packets will be available. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Lisa Bright, registrar, at 703.549.1646, ext. 4910 or lbright@smsva.org. St. Mary’s School admits students of any race, color, or national origin.

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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 Mary Averna José Ayala Karina Banta Romula Baptista Roberta Bauer Dolores Benavides Tori Benecchi Amy Bilyeau Arthur Binninger Baby Simon Blouin Baby Brady Blythe Ruth Bogdonoff Tom Boiles Chris Bosworth Robert Bowen Baby Gunner Christopher Breiner Theresa Bresnahan Roger Bruce Jake Bulmer Dailey Byrd Jerry Caesar Dorothy Campbell Brian Campion Debbie Campo Martha Canning Steve Carrier Ron Celeste Charles M. Chamberlain, Jr. Elise Champagne Sr. Maureen Christopher Julia Chung Nedra Chung Kathy Clausen Will Cofer Beatriz Coquilla-Canete Sister Anne Correale Dorothy Cotton Clem Cowley Carter Cox Dan De Celles Paul Delaney Dan Doherty Christina Donald Kathleen Dorsey Tracy Doyle Bill Dumire Richard Edes Sandra Elias Jessica Elmschaeuser Linda Feulner Lisa Flowers Liliana Fore Tom Frederick James Fusco

Denise Gardenier Michael Giancarlo Betty Gibbs Regina Giuseppe Millie Goods Lorraine Grippi John Guerin Tom Guerin Hubert Hahn Charlotte Hales Luca Harmon Mike Hart Paul Haley Dale Henderson Jonah Hepp Don Hilbert Rosemary Hilsabeck Carol Holver Helen Hoover Irene Interlandi Aidan James Bethany Johnson Stephanie Johnson Karen Kroesen Klare Stephen Klare William Kleinmann Fr. Dennis Kleinmann Baby Christian A. Knight Larry Koblenz Lynn Kramer Jackie Kruse Arnold Kunkler, Jr. Joy Labez Catherine Lameynardie Alexandria Lang Fr. Robert Lange Anthony Lapallo Thomas Larsen Etelvina León-Duarte Patricia León-Duarte Mary Frances Lewis John Linehardt Anthony Lodato Gabriel Loeser 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 Nola Moss Edward Muckerman

Dan Morrow Anna Munro Janet Naughton Edward Nee, Jr. Betty Nesky Terry Nunnan Geraldine Petrino Dee Phillips Kathryn Phippen Natasha Powderly Tina Porter Carol Purves Ira Ravitz Edward Redmond Dolly Reeder Blair Riggs Enery Rodriguez Rosa Rodriguez Gerard Rosekruns Michael Ryan Frank Sakowski Heather Saparoff James Saunders Peter L. Scheetz John Scheuren Michael Schryock Jeffrey Schuldenfrei Margaret Grace Scolese Laura Scott John Shannon Baby Joey Shaw Mary Shelin James Snyder Mike Stachura Anthony Stapleton Peter Stapleton David Stefans Mary Stier John Street Catherine Sullivan Mary Sullivan Carson Svilich Irene Swiadek Kevin Taylor Gayle Temple Ray Tobin John Tracy Mary Tremont Margaret Trick Dr. Trimber Jane Trimber Marie Walton Gloria Wanchock Larry Ward Kimberly Ross Weston Margaret Whelan Angela White Arthur Wiese Nanette Wiese Baby Carly Theresa Wyvill Thomas Zamaria Robert Zapalac Yolanda Yebra

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: Paul Coakley and Grace Duffy

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.

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 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.

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

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 3 in St. Mary’s Lyceum 313 Duke Street, and will meet from 9-11 A.M. If you would like to join us, contact Bonnie Hourigan at 571.309.1693, or Melissa Manaker at 703.350.5015, by January 26.

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK (CBN) BREAKFAST Join the Alexandria Chapter of the Catholic Business Network (CBN) for its February Breakfast. Tim Goobic will discuss That Man is You! - an interactive men’s program focused on men’s spiritual development. Please feel free to invite men you think may enjoy hearing this presentation. Our breakfast will be held February 5th, 7:30 A.M.-9:00 A.M., at Walker’s Grille, 6909 Metro Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310, www.walkersgrille.com. Pre-registration $15.00/Walk-ins $20.00 (Please be prepared to pay at the door) RSVP by February 3rd at peleopold@firstcommand.com. Questions? Call Philip Leopold at 703.658.2943. To learn more about CBN and to join visit www.cbnnova.org.

GROW IN YOUR FAITH WITH CATHOLIC DISTANCE UNIVERSITY Catholic Distance University is offering two online seminars

from February 2 - 23, 2015. Thanks to a partnership with Catholic Distance University (CDU), members of the Diocese of Arlington are eligible to take seminars and courses for as little as $30. Check out these high-quality online opportunities to study the Catholic faith alone or with a group using a convenient, flexible, adult-friendly format. Learn more at www.cdu.edu. Click on “take a course,” “group subsidy partners,” and “Arlington.”

KERRI CAVIEZEL AND KATHLEEN WILSON TO SPEAK AT THE 2015 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE MARCH 28

All women of the Diocese are encouraged to attend the annual Women’s Conference at Foxchase Manor in Manassas on March 28 with the lovely Kerri Caveizel and the founder of Mary’s Shelter, Kathleen Wilson. The conference will focus on Transforming Suffering into Joy. It will begin with Mass celebrated by Bishop Loverde at 8:45 A.M. Confessions will be offered from 7 to 8:45 A.M. No registration at the door. Please visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/women for more details.

JOIN US FOR THE 2015 CATHOLIC CHARITIES BALL The 2015 Catholic Charities Ball, “Growing In His Love,” will be held Feb. 13 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in Tysons Corner. You are invited to join in the festive, black-tie event which will have dinner, dancing, a raffle and a live auction! Please visit www.ccda.net to register today or get more information. The annual Catholic Charities Ball plays a vital role in how we can help our communities. The Ball’s increasing success allows us to continue serving more of our neighbors in need, regardless of their religious affiliation.