St. Michael Church

ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA 22003 www.stmichaelannandale.org

RECORDED MASS SCHEDULES: (703) 256-0446

Celebrating RECTORY, 7401 St. Michaels Lane (703) 256-7822

60 years: SCHOOL, 7401 St. Michaels Lane (703) 256-1222

1953~2013 CONVENT, 7421 St. Michaels Lane (703) 256-2130 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) (703) 941-9403

MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. (Vietnamese) —only on first Saturdays Sunday: 7:00 a.m. (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite), 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 noon Weekday Masses: See Inside Bulletin PREGNANT AND NEED HELP? CALL 1-800-848-5683

CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. SHARP. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. SHARP. Advent & Lent special schedule.

BAPTISMS: SUNDAY AFTER 12:00 NOON MASS. All parents must attend a class prior to the baptism of their child. Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sun-days of the month. Please call the rectory for information and assistance. (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) WEEKLY NOVENA: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Novena of The Miraculous Medal. MONTHLY DEVOTION: First Saturdays following the 8:30 a.m. Mass - Our Lady of Fatima.

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL: Pre-K3 through grade 8. For information contact Sister Therese at (703) 256-1222 or sister.therese@stmikes22003.org. Website: stmikes22003.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: For all children attending public school, Pre-School through grade 12. For more information contact Adina Ordonez, (703) 941-9403 or ccdstm@outlook.com. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Registration forms are available from the ushers after Mass on Sunday or you may stop by the rectory during the week. Parish member-ship is required for the reception of either Baptism or Mat-rimony. Please notify the rectory when your telephone number changes and also when you are moving within or outside the parish. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: 9a.m.—5p.m. Mon-day through Friday HOLY MATRIMONY: Please notify one of the priests at least six (6) months before the wedding. Cohabitation (living together before marriage) is not lawful. SICK CALLS: Please notify the Rectory for visits and/or Communion Calls to the sick, shut-ins and those in the hospital.

CLERGY OF PARISH Pastor: Rev. Jerry J. Pokorsky

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Richard T. Carr In Residence: Rev. Joseph Tran Van Quang

Permanent Deacons: Deacon David S. McCaffrey, Deacon Roger T. Ostrom (retired)

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 20, 2015

“The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those

who cultivate peace.” ~ James 3: 18

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Monday, September 21 6:15 a.m. Sr. Philip Marie Burle, CSPP 12 noon Frank J. Culosi + Tuesday, September 22 6:15 a.m. Maria Nguyen Thi Ngo + 12 noon Sr. Philip Marie Burle Wednesday, September 23 6:15 a.m. Frank Kelly + 12 noon Dorothy Creeden + Thursday, September 24 6:15 a.m. Bishop Cordileone 12 noon Dr. Salvatore J. Culosi + Friday, September 25 6:15 a.m. Maria Kim Huong + 8:15 a.m. Ellen Sheridan Flanagan + 12 noon Lisa McMillen + Saturday, September 26 8:30 a.m. Wheeler Family 5 p.m. Frank L. Giovinazzo + Sunday, September 27 7 a.m. John Lyons + 8:30 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Priests of St. Michael 12 noon John Linh Nguyen +

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3rd—8th graders: come join the Track & Field team! -- If you like to run, there is the 1600, 800, 400, 200, 100, 50, and relays. Even if you don’t particularly like to run, there are many field events that you can participate in such as the javelin throw, the softball throw, the shot put, and the long jump. Practices are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:15-7:15 at Annandale High School. If interested, contact Coach Mary Matula: 703-941-4224 m9ov5qed@verizon.net, or see the posted fliers in the vestibule. The St. Francis’ Blessing of the Animals -- will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015, on the island in

front of the church. Mark your calendar, and bring your favorite pets! Marvin Ward, RIP -- of Springfield, VA on September 8, at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 62 years to Jane M. Ward; caring father of Libby (Randy) McKeen, John (Jenny) Ward, and the late Michael (Lisa) Ward; and dear grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 2. Marvin was the youngest of 7 siblings. He grew up in Reed, KY; one event that he spoke about with great pride was when he and his father helped rebuild their church, St. Augustine, after it had been burned by a fire. They hauled timber from the farm to the church site. He retired from the IRS after a lengthy career as an accountant. He was a devoted Notre Dame football fan, and took particular pride in his garden (tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, and cucumbers), which he cultivated himself. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Michael. May he rest in peace. St. Michael’s Seniors (50+) Group -- What: Sunday Brunch & Matinee performance of the musical “Ragtime” at Toby’s Dinner Theater, Columbia, MD. Pick up flyer in vestibule When: Sunday, November 1, 2015 Time: Meet and leave by ST. Michael Senior School at 9:30 a.m., returning approx. 4:40 p.m. Cost: $74 for group member; $78 for non-group members. Prices include transportation, taxes and gratuities. Reservations: Mail reservation check, payable to St. Michael’s Seniors (SMS) to Geri Owen, 7119 Falcon Street, Annandale, VA 22003. Must be received by September 30th. Full payment must be made to the theater 30 days prior to the performance. We have a limited number of tickets so reserve early. There will be no refunds but we will keep a standby list if someone needs to cancel. Must notify Marion if need to cancel and find a replacement. Any questions, call Marion, 703-256-2781 or Geri, 703-941-3848 (before Oct. 1st). SANTIAGO, SPAIN -- What is it like to walk the paths of El Camino de Santiago - forged by the countless numbers of pilgrims through the ages? Deacon McCaffrey and his wife, Carol, recently completed a 116 km "walk" along those paths and will share their experiences and reflections on the pilgrimage..."as an image of our life journey/pilgrimage." The presentation will include many beautiful pictures taken along the way. Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 7 PM in the All Purpose Room. Refreshments will be served.

Celebrating a Silver or Golden wedding anniversary this year? -- Were you married in 1965 or 1990? Then join Bishop Loverde for the 2015 Marriage Jubilee Mass to be celebrated on Sunday, October 25th at 2:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arlington, VA. Contact the par-ish office to register no later than September 25th. For more information, visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/MJM. THERE IS STILL TIME -- to enroll in the ADULT SCRIPTURE GROUP's year-long study of JOSHUA, JUDGES and RUTH, featuring Fathers Scott Courtney and Mitch Pacwa on DVD with text by Steve Ray from Catho-lic Scripture International. Classes meet on Sun-day mornings from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. in Room 3 on the lower level of the Junior School and are facilitated by par-ish coordinators. Cost of course material is $40.00. For further information please contact Pavo James at 703-642-8378 or Bill Deshler at 703-321-9730. WE ARE STILL AT THE "BEGINNING" -- so, it is not too late to enroll in the THURSDAY BIBLE GROUP's year-long study of the BOOK OF GENESIS, featuring Fr. Matthew Kauth on DVD with text by Steve Ray from Catholic Scripture Study International. Classes meet on Thursday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in Room 3 on the lower level of the Junior School and are facilitated by fellow parishioners. Refreshments are served. Cost of course materials is $40.00. For further information, please contact Carol McCaffrey at 703-941-4573 or Bill Deshler at 703-321-9730. Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the Faith and the Catholic Church? -- RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) classes will be starting in September. If interested, contact Deacon Dave McCaffrey (571-643-6895 or dsmjr1@gmail.com) to learn more. We are open to any and all questions and be-lieve we have a logical way of presenting what the Church believes and lives. Preparation for adults to receive sacra-ments is included. Perpetual Adoration -- The Adoration Chapel will now be cleaned during the Wednesday Evening Holy Hour. If you would like to assist us in this ministry once a month, please call Ruth Sloan at 703-361-1447. We also need replace-ments for the Sunday 11:00pm - Midnight hour and Mon-day Midnight- 1am hour. In 1917, Our Lady of Fatima -- asked us to pray the ro-sary for world peace. To help comply with that request, we have here at St. Michael, Our Lady’s Rosary Makers to make rosaries for our use and to send to the missions and to other countries. We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Junior School building, room 3, at 10 a.m. Please join us at our meeting or make them in your home. For more information, please call Aileen Bashista at 703-978-8373.

American Heritage Girls -- St. Michael Parish troop #0894 is looking for girl participants and adult volunteers to begin training and planning for 2015-2016 activities. If interested and for further details, please email StMichaelahg@aol.com

Please Pray for: Jane Ward*; Mike Adams*; Nagoc Dang; Jack Delaney*; Elizabeth Medved*; Emmy Kowal; Nora & Burton Stewart; Paul McEnrue; Alice Brahofsky; Andrew F. Zaccardi*; June & Norman Grimm*; Carlton Hanson; Julie Molony Lee; Mary Roche*; Bob Cafarella; John and Marie Sibenik*; Jean Kratochvil; Lucy Cole*; Robert and Courtney Villareal*; Tracy Wilson; Rosemary Dooley*; Ariadne Pasa; Abbie Wallace; Maria Kerrinckx*; Marissa Ann Wuerthele*; Lilia Prieto; Ellen Louise Daily; Dan Keller; Fred Tansey*; Moira Leite*; Paula Hughes*; Clara Tullio*; Kenneth B. Kurtz; Andy Trice; Daniel Weiler*; Joanne Pearring*; Frank Fisher; Julia & Sophia Lattanzio; Terry Chuppe*; Bob Stephens*; with apologies to anyone we dropped; to re-add names call Father Pokorsky or the Office for next week. Here are the names of family members -- of parishioners who are serving our country overseas: PFC Mark Haugh, USMC; Cdr. David Stabish, USNavy; Alex Puentes USNavy; Sgt. Ramsey Hamilton; Ensign Grace Dalton, USNavy; Ens. Andre Acevedo, USNavy; Capt. John D. Barringer, III, USAF; Ctdr. James L. Evans USNavy; and…. [call Mary at the parish office, 703-256-7822, and we’ll keep our prayers going for our military in harms way.]. ST. MICHAEL’S CHOIRS -- All St. Michael’s Choirs are welcoming new members to join us. Singing in the choir is a wonderful opportunity to participate more fully in the Liturgy of the Mass, and deepen our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To join, or for more information, contact Sarah Shafer, 703-250-2272. ~ Junior Choir: For Children (grades K – 8); rehearsal: Sat. 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.; weekly Mass: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Vigil. ~ Adult Choir: For Adults (including high-school age teens); rehearsal: Thurs. 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.; weekly Mass: Sun. 10:30 a.m. (10:00 a.m. warm-up). ~ Schola: For Adults (including high-school age teens); re-hearsal: Tues. 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.; weekly Mass: Sun. 12:00 noon (11:30 a.m. warm-up) Next Week’s Second Collection -- is for Catholic University and the Monsignor Scannell Scholarship Fund.

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Inaugural Walk for HOPE -- HOPE helps women in diffi-cult situations gain access to the emotional and material needs of expectant mothers. The two-mile fundraiser walk will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 9 a.m.—12 p.m. at St. James in Falls Church. Go online to register http://bit.ly/HOPEwalkor support the cause http://bit.ly/raiseHOPE. Mass will also be available at 8:30am before the walk.