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: admin@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) Coordinator of the Youth and Young Adult Apostolate - 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 & 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.”

The Baptism of the Lord

From our Holy Father, Pope Saint John Paul II: “‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’” (Mk 1:11) These words, recounted by the Evangelist Mark, bring us straight to the heart of today’s feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which closes the Christmas season. Today we commemorate the manifestation of the Trinitarian love, which occurred right at the beginning of the Messiah’s public activity. On the holy night in Bethlehem, Jesus was born among us in the poverty of a stable; on the day of the Epiphany, the Magi acknowledged him as the long-awaited Messiah of the nations; today, all our attention is focused on his person and mission. The Father speaks to him directly: ‘You are my beloved Son’, as the heavens are opened and the Spirit descends on him in the form of a dove. The scene on the banks of the Jordan thus presents the solemn proclamation of Jesus as the Son of God. An so his saving mission begins publicly. The baptism that the Lord receives takes place in the context of John the Baptist’s penitential preaching. The ritual act of being immersed in water, offered by the Precursor, was an outward sign of repentance for sins committed and of the desire for spiritual renewal. All this refers to the Christian sacrament of Baptism.

Ordinary Time

Tomorrow, January 11 begins a period in the liturgical cycle of the Church known as Ordinary Time because the Church will lead us on a meditation of the life of Christ in an “ordered” way. Our attention will be focused on the life of Our Lord as recorded in the Gospel of Saint Luke. You may want to meditate on the Gospel of Saint Luke over the next several weeks until Lent. Finding Christ in our daily lives will help to make the ordinary extraordinary, reminding us to keep a supernatural view of the people and events around us.

“The Lord was Baptized, not to be cleansed Himself, but to cleanse the waters, so that those waters,

cleansed by the flesh of Christ which knew no sin, might have the power of Baptism.”

St. Ambrose of Milan

FORMED

MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016 6:30 A.M. Special Intention: Brant Knoblauch 8:00 A.M. Betty Murphy 12:10 P.M. Carmine Lecce

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 6:30 A.M. Henry Tyler Wilson 8:00 A.M. Paul L. Guidry 12:10 P.M. Matthew Constantino

SAINT HILARY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016

6:30 A.M. Elizabeth Murphy 8:00 A.M. Jennifer Six 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: Bob McClure

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016

6:30 A.M. Ralph Stone 8:00 A.M. Kenneth Murphy 12:10 P.M. June Sommadge

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016 6:30 A.M. Ellen Lily Johnson 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Mr. and Mrs. Vieira, 5th Wedding Anniversary 12:10 P.M. Guy A. Giancarlo, Birthday

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016 8:30 A.M. Beth Ann McLaughlin 5:00 P.M. Henry D. Slater, Anniversary

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 17, 2016 7:00 A.M. John Isabel Saunders 8:30 A.M Special Intention: Acle Johnson 9:15 A.M. Parishioners of St. Mary 10:00 A.M. Mary Jones 11:30 A.M Cathy Tuzio 1:00 P.M. John Murphy 5:00 P.M. Special Intention: Victor Lohmann

Almighty ever-living God, who, when Christ had been baptized in the River Jordan and as the Holy Spirit descended upon him,

solemnly declared him your beloved Son, grant that your children by adoption, reborn of water and the Holy Spirit, may always be well pleasing to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

WE WELCOME THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Jacob Charles McKenzie, Jr. Graham Richardson Olivia Richardson

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Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

PRO-LIFE CORNER

“Laws which legitimize the direct killing of innocent human beings through

abortion or euthanasia are in complete opposition to the inviolable right to life

proper to every individual; they thus deny the equality of everyone

before the law.”

Pope Saint John Paul II

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us.

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

VOCATIONS

“This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.”

Are you considering making known the love of our Heavenly Father as a priest, deacon, sister or brother?

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

HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

Universal: Interreligious Dialogue

That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.

Evangelization: Christian Unity

That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.

SAINTS ANNE AND JOACHIM SENIOR GROUP will be going to the St. John Paul II National Shrine on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Father Hathaway will be our spiritual leader. This is an opportunity to see the recently completed main church and chapel with their beautiful mosaics and venerate a relic of St. John Paul II. Walk in the footsteps of St. John Paul II in a state-of-the art exhibit that explores the major events of his life and themes of his papacy. Meet at the Lyceum at 9:45 A.M. Bus is $10 members and $15 nonmembers. Space is limited. For further information or to reserve a spot, please contact Barbara Juszczyk at 703.683.6834 or Tom May at 703.960.9344.

COME PRAY THE ROSARY every third Saturday following the 8:30 A.M. Mass, in front of the Alexandria Medical and Professional Plaza, 2839 Duke St. (near Bishop Ireton H.S.), with other St. Mary’s parishioners. Our next gathering to pray for pregnant mothers and their unborn children will be January 16th. If you need transportation, please call Suzan Cummins at 703.782.6757.

"You come to me and unite Yourself intimately to me under the form of nourishment. Your Blood now runs in mine, Your Soul, Incarnate God,

compenetrates mine, giving courage and support. What miracles! Who would have ever imagined such!" -St. Maximilian Kolbe

CDA FAMILY BINGO NIGHT 2016 After a 3 year absence, the Catholic Daughters of America are thrilled to announce their Family Bingo Night for Friday, February 5, 2016. Our middle schoolers will be providing fantastic prizes and conducting raffles. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner or winners of the final round. Pizza, snacks and beverages will also be sold at affordable prices for the convenience of hungry families. All proceeds benefit the Julia Petrino Memorial Scholarship which will help pay the tuition of a boy and girl graduating from St. Mary’s to a Catholic high school. Put February 5 on your calendar and pray for no school closings due to inclement weather. See future bulletins for further details!

HOPE AND HEALING For those who are suffering from the after-effects of abortion, do not be afraid, for nothing is impossible with God. Now is the time to make peace with your past. Project Rachel offers days of prayer and healing, retreats, and referrals to understanding priests and counselors. For confidential help, call 703.841.HOPE (4673) or email info@helpafterabortion.org.

ST. MARY’S PLAYGROUP meets on Monday mornings (except holidays) at the Lyceum, local no- or low-cost venues or, in comfortable weather, local parks. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Kerri Griffin at saintmarystots@gmail.com.

NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE: The annual March for Life will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016. The Rally will take place at noon on the grounds of the Washington Monument, near the corner of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue. Following the Rally, the March will begin on Constitution Avenue between 15th and 17th Streets at approximately 1:00 P.M. St. Mary’s chartered bus will pick up parishioners in front of St. Mary’s Church at 11:30 A.M. and return at approximately 3:30 P.M. Please sign up no later than January 18th in the rear of the Church if you plan to ride the bus– seats are limited! If you would like to meet St. Mary’s parishioners at the MARCH, the group plans to gather at the corner of 15th and Constitution Ave., NW – look for our large Immaculate Conception banner! For additional information, please call Suzan Cummins at 703.782.6757.

THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS, Court Kavanaugh #54, a group dedicated to charity, will hold its next monthly membership meeting on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. in the St. Joseph Room at the Lyceum. There will be a Meet & Greet social preceding the meeting at 7:00 P.M. All women interested in learning about or joining the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) are invited attend. Contact CDA Regent, Debbie Weatherly at debbie_weatherly@comcast.net with any questions.

BISHOP LOVERDE’S LETTER ON THE JUBILEE OF MERCY: In the Year of Mercy, join Bishop Loverde in embracing “the inner joy that comes from receiving mercy.” He invites you to read his letter on the Jubilee, now available in Spanish and English: www.arlingtondiocese.org/jubilee.

DAUGHTERS OF ST. PAUL CLOSING OF THE CENTENARY OF FOUNDATION

AND CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE

All parishioners of St. Mary’s are cordially invited to join us for the: 11:30 A.M. Mass on Sunday, January 17th

here at St. Mary’s Church

This Mass will be the Sunday Mass for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, but with the addition of the renewal of vows of the sisters, and a special blessing upon the sisters and their religious community.

Read more about their consecrated life in next week’s bulletin.

Come celebrate with us the beauty of Consecrated Life and join us in thanking God for the charism of the Daughters of St. Paul.

All are welcome to come for refreshments at St. Mary’s Lyceum directly following the 11:30 A.M. Mass.

GROCERY SHOPPING AND DELIVERY SERVICE FOR SENIORS Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and Giant Foods on Duke Street are partnering to provide a grocery shopping and delivery service for seniors living in the City of Alexandria. To participate, you must be over 60 years of age, be a City resident, have a debit or credit card, and have difficulty grocery shopping on your own. Grocery orders are placed over the phone. There is no delivery fee and no minimum order. For more information, please contact Sarah Drexler at Senior Services of Alexandria, 703.836.4414, ext. 120 or by email at friendlyvisitor@seniorservicesalex.org.

“Just as a man cannot live in the flesh unless he is born in the flesh, even so a man cannot have the spiritual life of grace unless

he is born again spiritually. This regeneration is effected by Baptism: ‘Unless a man is born again of water and the Holy Spirit,

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God’ [Jn 3:5].”

St. Thomas Aquinas

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DIVINE MERCY CORNER

“Today the Lord said to me, “How very much I desire the salvation of

souls! ...Write that I want to pour out My divine life into human souls and to sanctify

them, if only they were willing to accept My grace. The greatest sinners would

achieve great sanctity, if only they would trust in My Mercy....My kingdom on earth

is My life in the human soul.”

(St. Faustina, Diary 1784)

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU!

TODAY'S READINGS First Reading: Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the Lord upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11. Psalm: The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Psalm 104. Second Reading: Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38) or Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7. Gospel: A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14�20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21�28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29�39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40�45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1�12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13�17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord Monday: First Week in Ordinary Time Wednesday: Saint Hilary Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Youth and Young Adult Apostolate saintmarysparishyouth@gmail.com | 703.882.9593

Facebook: St. Mary’s Youth and Young Adults Instagram: SaintmarysYAYA

For weekly email updates and newsletters, please contact Kara Hollis at khollis@stmaryoldtown.org

The Youth & Young Adult Apostolate will soon be moving

into our new home, 309 S Royal Street, so stay tuned for updated event locations.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Our next Faith, Fun and Fellowship (F3) night will be on Friday, January 29, 7:00-8:30 P.M. in the St. Mary School’s gym. As always, there will be snacks, music, and games. Invite friends!

HIGH SCHOOL Upper Rooms: Our Upper Room gatherings are every Sunday after the 5:00 P.M. Mass in the main hall on the second floor of St. Mary’s Lyceum. What can you expect at Upper Room? A delicious home-cooked meal, talk, discussion, games, and cool people. Our next Upper

Rooms: January 10 & 17. Join our Youth Newsletter for updated information. Upper Room ends at 7:30 P.M. We hope to see you there!

WORKCAMP 2016: We are excited to announce WorkCamp, June 25-July 1, 2016! Rising 10th graders up to recently graduated seniors are invited to apply. We also need adults ages 25 and over to serve as Adult Crew Leaders, a Contractor (license not required) and Homebase Team members. The youth standard registration deadline and adult last chance registration deadline are both Feb. 26. Adult participation is mandatory to make WorkCamp a reality.

YOUNG ADULTS

Retreat : Arlington Young Adult Ministry is offering a silent retreat, Feb. 12-14, at Priest Field Pastoral Center in Kearneysville, West Virginia. The retreat will be led by Fr. Jon Kalisch, O.P., Director of Chaplains & Spiritual Development for the Knights of Columbus. Registration is now open. Cost for the weekend is $265, which includes a private room and all meals for the weekend. If interested, contact the diocesan Young Adult Coordinator, Brendan Gotta, at B.Gotta@arlingtondiocese.org or call 703.841.2549.

Ski Trip: Join Young Adults from St. Mary’s and St. Mark’s parishes for a ski trip at WISP Resort in McHenry, MD, Feb. 19-21. Trip includes numerous prayer opportunities. Cost: $175 (food and lodging). Attendees can stay an extra night, Feb. 18-19, for an additional $50. Group lift ticket rates range from $29-79, packages from $49-139, and rentals from $19-49 (all vary by day and tax is not included in these listed rates). Questions? Contact Arragon at aperrone@stmaryoldtown.org.

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 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 Thursday, February 4, 2016 and will be held in the White House (next to St. Mary's Rectory). We will meet from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. If you would like to join us, contact Bonnie Hourigan at 571.309.1693 (email: hourigan.bonnie@gmail.com); or Beth Eley at 646.842.1555 or 703.549.0282 (email: beley2257@gmail.com) by January 29, 2016.

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.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

What a beautiful time of year to remind us that Jesus did not come to us 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 most new babies have. He is still here 2,000 years later, in silence, hidden in the Sacred Host. What a truly special and humble way Jesus has chosen to stay with us. When we see Jesus hidden in the Sacred Host we can begin to see Him in all other human beings. He reminds us that we are never alone in our earthly struggles and that He will correct our human weaknesses and help us to grow in love and holiness.

Think of spending just one hour per 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 Wednesdays from 12:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., concluding with a Holy Hour. For more information call Mary Stier at 703.768.7167.

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.

FAITH DIRECT If you are signed up with Faith Direct, please note

that it takes 6-8 weeks for envelopes to stop being sent.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, INCLUDING:

Marie Abadjoby Anthony Adorante Jack Allen Rosa Maria Almenara Baby Mercy Amaya Patricia Amaya Aaron Araya Pat Areno Mary Averna José Ayala Romula Baptista Mary C. Bartkowicz Roberta Bauer Olga DiCorpo Bell Dolores Benavides Arthur Binninger Baby Brady Blythe Tom Boiles Robert Bowen Mary Claire Bright Roger Bruce Renee Bullion Jake Bulmer Baby Isaac Buttie Dailey Byrd Jerry Caesar Dorothy Campbell Debbie Campo Ron Celeste Charles M. Chamberlain, Jr. Kathy Clausen Beatriz Coquilla-Canete Camden Courcier Ken Crowe Paul Delaney Fidel Delgado Dan Doherty Christina Donald Betty Egan Dorsett Kathleen Dorsey Tracy Doyle Deborah DuBrul Sue Dwyer Richard Edes Tom Flick Grady Frank James Fusco April Garcia

Michael Giancarlo Betty Gibbs Turi Gibson Regina Giuseppe Millie Goods Lawrence Grenier Lorraine Grippi John Guerin Tom Guerin Joan Gullen David Hanley Mike Hart Dale Henderson Mrs. Hernandez Jack Hickey Marianne Higgins Don Hilbert Nicholas Holden Carol Holver Helen Hoover Becky Hsu Felisa Hervey Ray Jenkins Bethany Johnson Mark Jones John Kelly William Kleinmann Catherine Lameynardie Brian Le Mary Frances Lewis John Linehardt Anthony Lodato Rodney Lodato Baby Samuel Looney Frank Lopapa Peter Lor Thomas Lovely Michael Luken Shannon Luzius Holden Mauk Melanie McCollum Eileen McDonough Brother Shamus McGrenra James McGrath Family William McNamara Frank Medico Teresa Membreño Baby Adam David Miller

Russell Miller Keith Murphy Dan Morrow Anna Munro Samantha Nealis Edward Nee, Jr. Betty Nesky Harry Neumayr David Patten Geraldine Petrino Dee Phillips Tina Porter Ira Ravitz Ralph Patrick Regan Gerard Rosekruns Marge Rusnak Heather Saparoff Dave Schroeck Margaret Grace Scolese Marianne Petrino Mary Shelin Sharon Smith Stachura Mary Stier Carson Svilich Elaine Tamanini Lyda Tanco Dennese Teele Gayle Temple Ray Tobin Ricardo Torres Mary Treamont Margaret Trick Dr. Trimber Jane Trimber Calvin Vance Fr. Daniel Vitz Judith Voebel Gloria Wanchock Larry Ward Randy Weber Margaret Whelan Angela White Raea Whitecotton Baby Carly Theresa Wyvill Yolanda Yebra Vincent Zamaria Robert Zapalac Amy Wilkinson

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: Joseph Lam, Lee Ann Plaia,

Marianna Meijer-Rogalska, and Mary Sullivan

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

ALIVE! (ALEXANDRIANS INVOLVED ECUMENICALLY!) Are you looking for a way to do a little more for the needy in 2016? Or are you a student interested in an impactful way to complete your Service Hours? Consider volunteering with ALIVE!

Founded in 1969, ALIVE! is the largest private safety net for the needy in the city of Alexandria. On the last Saturday of each month we need assistance distributing food to hundreds of families at three locations in Alexandria.

During this Jubilee of Mercy, helping ALIVE! is a great way to practice the Corporal Works of Mercy (feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless...).

For more information contact Greg Smith at 207.837.1030 or alive.saintmarys@gmail.com. Or visit our website https://www.alive-inc.org.

HELP DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO THE HUNGRY The St. Lucy Project, of the Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington, is working hard to distribute much needed food to Partner Pantries in the 21 counties of the diocese. During our Fall Harvest, we have a great need for volunteers to assist in unloading food donations at our Manassas Warehouse. Most deliveries are on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. Individuals and families with children are welcome to lend a hand. Please contact Debra Beard, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information at dbeard@ccda.net or 703.479.2975, ext.100.

JOB COACH/ EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AT CHRIST HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

Catholic Charities needs volunteers to assist the residents at Christ House in their search for employment. Join our group of volunteers that meet the male residents on Wednesday evening at Christ House in Old Town, Alexandria from 7 to 9 P.M. Volunteers work alongside the residents, assisting them with resume and interview preparation, networking, job search tips, internet searches and applications, and much more. Meetings are based on a curriculum and training is provided. For more information, contact Eileen Rabbitt at erabbitt@ccda.net or call 703.841.3838.

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK (CBN) MASS AND LUNCHEON Please join fellow Catholic business professionals for a Mass presided by

our Bishop Paul S. Loverde, followed by a Luncheon at the newly renovated Cathedral of Saint Thomas More on Monday, January 25th at 12:05 P.M.

It will be an opportunity for you to pass through the Holy Door to experience God’s mercy in this extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.

"I invite each of you during this Jubilee to make a pilgrimage to Saint Thomas More Cathedral, to pass through the Holy Door, and in doing so, to reflect on the many ways and times you have, through Christ, encountered

God's merciful love," Bishop Paul Loverde, Bishop of Arlington.

Where: Cathedral of Saint Thomas More, 3901 Cathedral Lane, Arlington, VA

When: Mass at 12:05 P.M. Networking and Luncheon from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. at Burke Hall on the lower level at the Cathedral Sponsored by the Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia

Cost: CBN NOVA Members: $30.00 Non-Members: $35.00

Registration: on-line at www.cbnnova.org/events

PRAYER IN TIME OF SICKNESS O Jesus, You suffered and died for us. You understand suffering.

Teach me to understand my suffering as You do; to bear it in union with You; to offer it with You to atone for my sins And to bring Your grace

to souls in need. Calm my fears; increase my trust. May I gladly accept Your holy will and become more like You in trial.

If it be Your will, restore me to health so that I may work for Your honor and glory and the salvation of all men. Amen.