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SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
Baptism: First-time, expectant parents must attend a prior instruction on the Sacrament of Baptism. Call the Parish Office to make the necessary arrangements. Baptisms are normally celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month following the 12:00 pm Mass.
Matrimony: Registered parishioners who wish to be married at St. Ambrose, or to be prepared for marriage in another parish, must, by diocesan policy, begin the required preparation at least six months prior to the proposed date for their marriage. Contact the parish Office for an appointment.
Returning to the Church: If you are Catholic and returning to the sacraments, or to the practice of the faith, we welcome you back! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact a priest at the parish office or after Sunday Mass. We are happy to help you come back home to the Catholic Church.
Initiation of Adults and Children: The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a process by which a person becomes initiated into the full sacramental life of the Catholic Church through weekly instruction. If you or someone you know would like to inquire about the life of Jesus Christ and the beliefs & teachings of His Church, please contact Mrs. Nicole Filipowski in the Office of Religious Education.
Sick Calls: Contact the parish office to schedule visits to the sick/homebound, for the Sacraments of Penance, the Eucharist & the Anointing of the Sick.
Parish Membership: Parish Membership is necessary for Baptism, Matrimony, or Sacramental Sponsor Forms. In order for a Sponsor Form to be issued, one must be a registered/participating member of the Parish for at least three months. Please notify the office of any changes on your registration form, telephone number, address, temporary absence, etc. Registration forms are available in the parish office, the vestibule of the Church, and on the website.
SUNDAY
AUGUST 16, 2020
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIMES
Very Rev. Andrew J. Fisher, V.F., Pastor Rev. Joseph D. Bergida, Parochial Vicar
Parish Office Phone Number: 703-280-4400
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., & 5:00 p.m.
WEEKDAYS Monday - Friday: 7:00 & 9:00 a.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
HOLY DAYS As announced
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: 9:30 & 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA After 9:00 a.m. Saturday Mass
ADORATION Following 9:00 a.m. Mass First Fridays until 7:00 p.m. Benediction
PARISH SCHOOL
3827 Woodburn Road Annandale, VA 22003 Phone: 703-698-7171
Website: www.stambroseschool.org
Email Address:
Principal: Maria Tejada [email protected]
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3901 Woodburn Road Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: 703-280-4400
Website: www.stambroseva.org
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Office Hours and Staff: Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pastor: Very Rev. Andrew J. Fisher, V.F. [email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Joseph D. Bergida [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Donna Vasilakos [email protected]
Business Manager: Carla Yaglou 703-280-4400 | [email protected]
Principal: Maria Tejada 703-698-7171 | [email protected]
Youth Ministry: Therese Ryan 703-280-4400 | [email protected]
Religious Education: Nicole Filipowski 703-280-1122 | [email protected]
Director of Music: Don Cotton 703-698-0374 | [email protected]
Plant & Facilities Manager: Paul Moeller
703-280-4400 | [email protected]
Bulletin Notices: Please email your information to Donna Vasilakos. Deadline for the bulletin is noon Thursday of the previous week.
Diocesan Resource Page on Issues Affecting the Catholic Church Available. The Catholic Diocese of Arlington
website includes a resource page where parishioners can access information regarding the recent events affecting the Church. Read the policies on child protection and responses
to the crisis from Bishop Burbidge and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at
www.arlingtondiocese.org/childprotection/
CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday August 17: Weekday 7:00 a.m. Henry Hobek
9:00 a.m. Stan Urynowicz
Tuesday August 18: Weekday
7:00 a.m. Jane Ballard
9:00 a.m. Myrna Jivatode
Wednesday August 19: Wkdy: St. John Eudes, Priest
7:00 a.m. Brian Fimian
9:00 a.m. Katherine Bushman
Thursday August 20: St. Bernard, Abbot & Doctor of the Church
7:00 a.m. Edith Mead
9:00 a.m. Valeria Krzemienski
Friday August 21: St. Pius X, Pope
7:00 a.m. Jane Ballard
9:00 a.m. Father Fisher
Saturday August 22: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00 a.m. Ryan Chiappetta
5:00 p.m.Vigil People of the Parish
Sunday August 23: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. Ron Lemnah
10:00 a.m. Tim Banach
12:00 noon Basia Freyberg
5:00 p.m. Louis R. Jones
MASS INTENTIONS
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE ILL OF THE
Irene Anderson, Theresa & Moses Avila, Nancy Blanco, Josephine Bourgeois, Josephine Crosby, Conor Doyle, Bill Foster, Therese Fruet, Marianne Haley, Amy Hobbs, Michael Hoffman, Kathleen Johnson, Jim Kirsch, Robert Koldys, John Maskeny, Marge Miner, Lewis Rhodes, Jean Reed Saylor, Robert Seoane, Joyce Sewell Rose Smith, Fr. Spychala, Jim Smith, Karen Hardy Storm, Laura Sutherland
PLEASE PRAY FOR YOUR PRIESTS
Aug 10 Rev. Christopher T. Vaccaro Aug 11 Rev. Stephen M. Vaccaro Aug 12 Rev. Thomas P. Vanderwoude Aug 13 Rev. Joseph D.Q. Vu Aug 14 Rev. Robert J. Wagner Aug 15 Rev. Steven R. Walker
Aug 16 Rev. Kevin B. Walsh
The Diaper Drive and Food Drive are temporarily suspended.
ST. AMBROSE SCHOOL NEWS
An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339
Many thanks to those who are either mailing in or dropping off their weekly offertory to St. Ambrose Church or are
using Faith Direct.
You can enroll online at https://membership.faithdirect.net/VA401
Many thanks for your sacrificial giving to support the work of the
Church.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of Jan Koldys and Paul Tchong
MISSION STATEMENT
"Fostering a faith-filled and academically strong environment, Saint Ambrose Catholic School works with
families and the faith community to encourage the formation of the whole child through the examples and
teachings of Jesus Christ."
We are continuing to register new students, as we
have some openings in our lower and middle school
grades. Our school will be offering in-face instruc-
tion five days a week. Please help us to spread the
word about our wonderful school. I will invite you
to check our school website at: https://
stambroseschool.org/ there you will find information
about our programs
We are looking for a full time Instructional Assistant
for next school year. Interested candidates should
submit a cover letter, resume with three professional
references to Maria Teresa Tejada, Principal at
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YOUTH MINISTRY For information on all youth ministry events, check
our website at www.stambroseva.org It takes a Church - Interested in participating/
volunteering?
Contact Director of Youth Ministry: Therese Ryan [email protected]
This is THE POWER … of YOUR LIFE IN CHRIST –in action! -1 MILLION HAIL MARYS CHALLENGE: Join us as we gather people to pray a million Hail Marys a month asking our Lady for heal-ing and protection! -Share the graces of your Holy Communion with someone who is hurting! -Pray for those you find difficult to love. Peace starts in our own hearts first! -Reach out to neighbors and family, especially those you have lost touch with!! -Remember that you are loved (John 3:16)! -Do random acts of kindness and be a witness of Jesus’ love!
Weekend WorkCamp 2nd Saturdays 8:45-12:30pm
Next WWC is scheduled for September 12th!
High School Youth Ministry GOD SQUAD 2019
Meeting on Thursday evenings at 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom and in person at the PH… We will be studying different times in Scripture when people were in “lock-
in” mode and what God did for them in that time! Check your email for updates!
*** Mass and Breakfast! - Wed morning’s 9am
***Mass and Morning Prayer!-Friday 9am
Junior High Youth Ministry
Jr. High TGIF 6th, 7th & 8thgrade Will resume in September!
Kolbe’s Kids*- Our Lady’s Little Army
***TGIF and Kolbe’s Kids will resume 9/20
ST. AMBROSE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Please check your email and
the website for important updates.
Volunteers Needed for 2020 - 2021 Religious Education
Do you love your Catholic faith? Are you able to work
with children? Are you willing to dedicate a few hours
each week, to their faith formation? If so, please prayer-
fully consider becoming a religious education catechist, co
-catechist, substitute catechist, classroom aide or hall
monitor. Training is available.
All volunteer catechists and aids must become compliant with the Diocese of Arlington Child Protection Policy, to include a background check and VIRTUS seminar.
Registration for 2020 – 2021 is Now Open!
St. Ambrose offers religious education classes for students
in grades K - 12 who attend public or other non-Catholic
schools which include the preparation necessary to receive
the Sacraments of First Penance, First Holy Communion
and Confirmation.
Classes are held on Sundays from 8:30 am – 9:45 am,
September through May. Students must be registered
in advance. Visit stambroseva.org/RE for details and to
register.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The RCIA is for those over the age of seven who are
unbaptized, baptized in another Christian tradition who
are now interested in becoming Catholic, and baptized
Catholics who are not fully initiated (need First Commun-
ion or Confirmation).
Classes are Monday evenings from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm in
the Parish Hall, September through May. Please register
in advance.
To register for any of the above, to volunteer, or for more
information, please contact Nicole Filipowski, Director of
Religious Education, at [email protected] or
703-280-1122.
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These are uncertain times with the Coronavirus Pandemic changing our lives in ways we never thought possible. There has been an upsurge of abortions seen in some places because of this and prayers for the unborn are needed now more than ever.
A Prayer for an End to Abortion Heavenly Father, Spare our nation from the scourge of abortion. Protect the lives of children in the womb. Give hope and strength to their mothers. Stir love in the hearts of fathers to support and cherish mother and child. Cause our elected leaders and the courts to recognize and protect the personhood of unborn children. Lift up church leaders to proclaim a Culture of Life. Lead parents who had abortions to repentance and healing. Bring about the conversion of the abortionist, of those who deny the birthright of children and of those who are indifferent. Grant me the courage and energy to be a Defender of Life. I ask this through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
PRO LIFE CORNER
Diocesan WORKCAMP REBOOT 2020
WorkCamp a Big Success! Thank you to St. Ambrose for the great support for this year’s Summer Work-Camp. Eight teens and eight adults worked on three homes in the local commu-nity (two within our parish); repairing doors, win-dow, woodwork, shutters, fences and gardens. We also did a lot of painting. It took every minute scheduled to complete all the tasks. The teens and adults learned valuable lessons in construction and in faith. We also had great support from several volunteers, providing us with evening meals. Bot-tom line: your donations and prayers made this a success. Thank You!
Protecting God's Children - Virtus Seminar Thursday, September 10
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm St. Ambrose Parish Hall
"Protecting God's Children® for Adults is training conducted by VIRTUS® certified facilitators on the prevention of child sexual abuse. The training makes participants aware of the signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse, and five easy steps one can use to prevent child sexual abuse. (virtusonline.org)"
VIRTUS sessions are required for all adults seeking to work or volunteer with children in the Diocese of Arlington. Volunteers only need to attend one session.
Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Register online at virtusonline.org.
Contact Nicole Filipowski, St. Ambrose Child Protection Liaison, at [email protected], 703-280-1122, or the Diocese of Arlington Office of Child Protection at 703-841-3847 with any questions.
Vocational Retreat for Hispanic Young Men
Father Mauricio Pineda is going to give a weekend retreat in Spanish for young men who might feel called to the priesthood. It’s open to single men aged 18-30. For information, visit the Office of Vocations website at https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/hispanic-vocations-retreat/ or call Father Mauricio Pineda at 703-393-2154. If you would like to hear this information in Spanish call 703-841-3829.
Dates: September 4—6, 2020 Begins: Friday 7pm and ends Sunday 11am. San Damiano Retreat Center, in White Post, VA. Cost is $60, financial aid is available. (The price includes private room and all meals)
Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Don’t distance from your spouse! Learn how to bring your marriage to a new level. Re-new, rekindle and strengthen your marriage on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Sep 18-20, 2020 in FAIR-FAX,, VA and Aug 6-27, 2020 in VIRTUAL 3RE, SC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our web-site at: RenewMarriage-VANorth.org or contact us at [email protected] or 703-646-1521.
The diocese is holding a presentation and dialogue to address racism on August 25.
Hosted by the diocesan Black Catholic Ministry and the Office of Multicultural Ministries, the service is open to the public, with a capacity limit of 250 people. Face masks and social distancing are required.
“Responding to Racism: A Diocesan Dialogue,” will be held Aug. 25 at Church of the Nativity in Burke at 7 p.m. The event will be livestreamed on the diocesan YouTube channel. In-person capacity will be limited to 100 atten-dees. Face masks and social distancing are required.
Sponsored by diocesan Catholic Charities, the panel and dialogue will include Bishop Burbidge and Father Scott Woods, a priest in the Archdiocese of Washington, and Father Bob Cilinski, diocesan episcopal vicar of Charita-ble Works and Nativity pastor.
Father Woods is pastor of two Southern Maryland par-ishes, St. Cecilia Church in St. Mary’s City and St. Peter Claver Church in St. Inigoes. He is also chaplain and founder of the spiritual direction program at St. Mary’s Ryken Catholic High School in Leonardtown.
To register for the Aug. 25 dialogue, email
Mass for Marriage Jubilarians. Mass Celebrating Golden & Silver Jubilarians (Married in 1970 and 1995). The Mass for those celebrating 25 and 50 years of marriage will be held at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington on Sunday, October 4, at 2:30 p.m. Bishop Michael Burbidge will be the principal cele-brant and homilist. A light reception of cake and punch with an opportunity for a photograph with Bishop Bur-bidge will follow in Burke Hall. Please register through your parish no later than September 18. Register even if you cannot attend and the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life will send you a certificate commemorating your 25 or 50 years of marriage. If you have questions, please contact us at 703-841-2550.
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Study the Gospel of Mark
with Fr. Andrew Fisher Sundays, August 16 & 23
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Ambrose Parish Hall
Please bring your Bible and a friend!
Participants are expected to wear face masks and maintain 6 foot
social distancing between members of different households.
The study will NOT be live streamed.
Contact the Parish Office with any questions at 703-280-4400.