St. Mary School (Pre-K-8th) 400 Green St Alexandria, VA (703)

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1 Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Pastor Rev. Nicholas R. Barnes, Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew W. Haissig, Parochial Vicar Rev. Edward J. Bresnahan, In Residence Rev. Kevin Barnekow, In Residence 310 South Royal St Alexandria, VA (703) Parish Of ice Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Sunday Closed Rectory 310 Duke St Alexandria, VA Church Hours Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Sunday 6:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. St. Mary School (Pre-K-8th) 400 Green St Alexandria, VA (703) Mrs. Janet Cantwell Principal (703) Baptisms Sunday at 2:15 p.m. 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. Sunday Masses 5:00 p.m. (Saturday Vigil) 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. (Children s Mass during the school year at St. Mary s School) 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Weekday Masses Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:10 p.m. Federal & National Holidays and Holy Days Check bulletin and website Saturday 8:30 a.m. only Confessions Monday to Friday following the 12:10 p.m. Mass Saturday 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. (during Holy Hour) Parish Staff David Elliot, Music Director Melanie Graves, Director of Religious Education John Harchick, Facilities Manager Kara Hollis, Assistant Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Apostolate John Lilly, Director of Communications & Evangelization Emily Liutkus, Bookkeeper Diane Maple, Bulletin Editor Elena Otero-Bigg, Office Manager/Assistant to the Pastor Arragon Perrone, Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Apostolate Kristin Smith, Office Administrator Daniela Talamante, Assistant to the Director of Religious Education Trish Weiler, Business Manager Novenas and Adoration at the Church Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays at 12:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesdays from12:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Mother of Perpetual Help Novena & Holy Hour Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Nocturnal Adoration First Friday at 9:00 p.m. throughout the night until 6 a.m. on Saturday Holy Hour for Life First Saturday at 7:30 a.m. through Benediction beginning at 8:15 a.m. (6:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Benediction when First Saturday follows First Friday)

2 Page Two December 25, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord MASSES FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD Saturday, December 31 5 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday, January 1 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (No 7 a.m. Mass) HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS Monday, December 26: Parish office closed Tuesday through Friday, December 27-30: Parish office open 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday, January 2: Parish office closed MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! CONSIDER GETTING INVOLVED IN ONE OF OUR WONDERFUL ST. MARY PARISH APOSTOLATES For more information, go to ACTIVITIES on our website: WORSHIP Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 12:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Mary Stier; mlpstier@gmail.com or Children s Mass: 9:15 a.m. Sundays during school year in gym; Claire Schwab, cschwab@claireschwab.com Contemporary Choir: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass; Jo-Ann Hovey, canadiansongbird@verizon.net Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Emma Lopo-Sullivan, eloposullivan@gpstrategies.com Lectors: Laurie Schultz, Lector_St_Marys@comcast.net Mary Martha Guild: Mary Petrino, mary.petrino@gmail.com Nocturnal Adoration Society (NAS): Jeffrey Petrino, jeffrey.petrino@gmail.com Rosary Prayer Group: Call parish office, Sacristans: Steve Young, asyoung001@gmail.com Sanctuary Society: Jill Stanton, jillrstanton@gmail.com Traditional Choir: David Elliott, delliott@stmaryoldtown.org Ushers: John McDonald, johnw.mcdonald@cox.net SERVICE ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically (ALIVE): Greg Smith, alive.saintmarys@gmail.com Bereavement Committee: Receptions following funerals; Kitty Guy, kitguy100@aol.com or Carpenter s Shelter: Ed Velarde, evelarde@eaglebankcorp.com Christ House: Rita Meyer, and Janet Watkins, Gabriel Project: Pro-life pregnancy help; Barbara Furey, barbarafurey29@gmail.com Jail Ministry: Alexandria City; Chris Lewis, Pro-Life Activities: Mike & Suzan Cummins, suzantc@comcast.net Shut-In Visitation: Call parish office, Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Jim Larocco, amborocco@usa.net Sunrise Retirement Home: 1st Friday Holy Communion; Margaret Denlinger, Woodbine Rehabilitation Center: Tom Hasbrouck, EDUCATION & EVANGELIZATION Adult Education & Sermon on the Mount: DRE Melanie Graves, mgraves@stmaryoldtown.org or ext 3023 CCD: 10:15-11:15 a.m. Sundays at the school; DRE Melanie Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy: Harry and Lynne Dolton, Legion of Mary: Linda Melone, olofsorrows@hotmail.com or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): DRE Melanie Graves, mgraves@stmaryoldtown.org or ext 3023 Secular Franciscan Order: Sadie Martins, nannysadie@aol.com Society of the Patricians: Linda Melone, or olofsorrows@hotmail.com Special Religious Education Development (SPRED): For children; Mary Froehlich, mary.m.froehlich@gmail.com, ; Theresa Burgess,vabears@verizon.net, That Man Is You: Col. Daniel P. Ermer, dpermer@me.com Walking with Purpose: Women s Bible study; Barbara Dwyer and Julie Guiffre, stmaryswwp@yahoo.com FELLOWSHIP American Heritage Girls (AHG): Beth Ann Garcia, bamgarcia3@gmail.com, and Kathy Doherty, kathryndoherty@gmail.com, Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH): Bill McCarthy, bill@wjmassociates.com Bereavement Support Group: Christina Schultz, christinaschultz.newdirections@gmail.com Boy Scout Troop 301: Dan Scheeler, dscheeler@gmail.com Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA): Debbie Weatherly, debbie_weatherly@comcast.net Catholic Mothers Book Club: Beth Ann Garcia, bamgarcia3@gmail.com or Cub Scout Pack 301: Mark Kramer, cc.pack301@gmail.com CYO Sports: egrizzo5@hotmail.com Girl Scouts: Tina DelDonna, tdeldonna@aol.com Jr. Catholic Daughters (JCDA): Girls grades 2-8; Adelaide Biegun, sbiegun@aol.com or Knights of Columbus: Larry Clark, hlclark63@gmail.com St. Mary s Play Group: Monday mornings; Trista Roehl and Jen Retz, saintmarystots@gmail.com Sts. Ann and Joachim Society: Seniors 55+; Barbara Juszczyk, BarbaraJ.seniors@aol.com Young Adults & Youth Apostolate: Middle and high school; Coordinator Arragon Perrone, aperrone@stmaryoldtown.org

3 December 25, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord MASS INTENTIONS (No 6:30 a.m. weekday Mass and no 7 a.m. Sunday Mass between Christmas and New Year s Day) Monday, December 26 8:00 a.m. Special Intention: The Fracasso Family 12:10 p.m. Eleanor Rymond Tuesday, December 27 8:00 a.m. Special Intention: The Bahret Family 12:10 p.m. Special Intention: Susan Ciminelli Wednesday, December 28 8:00 a.m. Special Intention: The Deerr Family 12:10 p.m. Pauline McNamara Thursday, December 29 8:00 a.m. Geraldine Petrino 12:10 p.m. Maria Bisio Friday, December 30 8:00 a.m. Angel Figueredo 12:10 p.m. Maryann Lovey Webb Saturday, December 31 8:30 a.m. Special Intention: The Jessey Family 5 p.m. Eleanor and Henry DeBuck Sunday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 8:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mary 10:00 a.m. Geraldine Petrino 11:30 a.m. Eva Bailey 1:00 p.m. George and Mary Jane Jacobs 5:00 p.m. Mary Kovac HOLY FATHER S INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER Universal: End to Child Soldiers That the scandal of child soldiers may be eliminated the world over. Evangelization: Europe That the peoples of Europe may rediscover the beauty, goodness and truth of the Gospel, which gives joy and hope to life. Page Three Oremus pro invicem. Let us pray for each other. Father Edward C. Hathaway Merry Christmas! The great feast of Christmas that begins December 25 continues through the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which falls on January 9 in this coming New Year. It is certainly appropriate to keep your Christmas tree and Nativity set up, send cards and entertain during this joyous season! Remember, the 12 days of Christmas of the popular carol encompass the 12 days from Christmas until January 6, the traditional date of the Epiphany, moved in the United States to the Sunday following New Year s Day. Speaking of The Twelve Days of Christmas, according to the Handbook of Catholic Sacraments, this carol is a catechism song used centuries ago in England. The hidden meanings of the song s gifts helped children remember their faith. Instead of referring to an earthly suitor, the True Love in the song refers to God Himself. The Partridge in a Pear Tree is Jesus Christ on the Cross. Other symbols are: Two Turtle Doves the Old and New Testaments; Three French Hens faith, hope and charity; Four Calling Birds the four Gospels; Five Golden Rings the first five books of the Old Testament; Six Geese A-laying the six days of Creation; Seven Swans A-swimming seven gifts of the Holy Spirit; Eight Maids A-milking the eight Beatitudes; Nine Ladies Dancing nine fruits of the Holy Spirit; Ten Lords A-leaping the Ten Commandments; Eleven Pipers Piping the eleven faithful disciples; and, Twelve Drummers Drumming the twelve points of belief in the Apostles Creed. On Friday, December 30, we will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (see page 7 for A Family Prayer ). Then, on Sunday, January 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God (see page 2 for Mass times), a Holy Day of Obligation. The family indeed, each of us is called to holiness and so must be an image not only of the Holy Family of Nazareth but also of the Holy Trinity. May Our Lady and St. Joseph, earthly parents of Jesus Christ, intercede for our families to increasingly become the sign of hope for a culture of love in the New Year. On behalf of Fr. Barnes, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Bresnahan, Fr. Kevin and our parish staff, I wish you and your families a most blessed Christmas season and a New Year filled with the joy and peace of Christ. God bless you!

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5 Page Five December 25, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord WORSHIP, PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP SENIORS SCRIPTURE STUDY GROUP The Sts. Ann and Joachim Scripture Study Group will meet at 1 p.m. (NEW TIME) on January 5, in the St. Joachim Room of the parish Lyceum (313 Duke Street). We will be studying Isaiah 1, Chapters 41 to 50. One of our parish priests will be there to mentor the discussion. SENIORS MEETING & LUNCHEON Sts. Ann and Joachim Society (St. Mary Seniors): All members and interested seniors or relatives of seniors are invited to attend an International Fiesta Potluck luncheon at the Lyceum auditorium at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 12. Our November speaker has agreed to return and provide a Home Fit Workshop, providing information on home updates for safer living conditions that can allow seniors to remain in their homes. Contact Barbara Juszczyk at to let her know if you plan to attend and what you would like to bring for the luncheon. NO DECEMBER PATRICIANS MEETING There will be no December meeting of the Society of the Patricians. Meetings will resume on January 28. For information, contact Linda Melone at olofsorrows@hotmail.com or EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES OF DIVINE MERCY Join the Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy (Divine Mercy Cenacle) on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the St. Joachim Room of the parish Lyceum (313 Duke Street) to experience the splendor of our Catholic faith through study of Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and The Diary of St. Faustina. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Harry or Lynne Dolton at ST. MARY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Uses the Catholic-based Seasons of Hope bereavement program and meets on the first and third Mondays at 10 a.m. in the St. Joachim Room of the parish Lyceum. Open to all area bereaved Catholics coping with the death of a spouse, parent, sibling or child. The program explores mourning through scripture, prayer, reflection activities and faith sharing and is centered on Jesus Christ, grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions and practices of the Catholic Church. For additional information, please contact Christina Schultz at christinaschultz.newdirections@gmail.com. PRAYER SERVICE FOR HEALING In 2005, the Arlington Diocese began a series of prayer services for victims/survivors of sexual abuse, celebrated by Rev. Thomas Ferguson, Vicar General. The next prayer service will be on Saturday, January 21 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Louis Church, 2907 Popkins Lane, Alexandria. ATTENTION LECTORS!!!! It has come to our attention that the system s sent to our lectors via the Ministry Pro Lector Schedule are not being received by some of you. Please send an to lector_st_marys@comcast.net so we can check your address against the system. Also please check your junk folder since lector s may have gone there. WEEKLY MASS READINGS Sunday, December 25 Nativity of the Lord (Night) Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 (Day) Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Monday, December 26 Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6-8b, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Tuesday, December 27 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Wednesday, December 28 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Thursday, December 29 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5-6; Lk 2:22-35 Friday, December 30 Sir 3:2-6, or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 2:13-15, Saturday, December 31 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Sunday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 PRAY FOR THE ILL, INCLUDING: Phillip Arra, Jerry Beachner, Arthur Binninger, Isabel Bucciante, Mary Claire Bright, Edward Conklin, Jacqueline Dulong, Susan Lee Dwyer, Maura Ann McCarthy Dunn, Tom Fitzgerald, Michael Friedson, Lorraine Grippi, Rose Maria Gutierrez, Ann Hayes, Baby Sydney Louise Kimball, Heidi Krieger, Joy Labez, Anthony Lodato, Rodney Lodato, David Lounsbury, Jarod Mader, Sarah Dawn Medina, Betty Morgan, Chet Nagle, Margaret Nevins, Terry Nunan, David Patten, Mrs. Paxton, Kathleen Quinn, Katie Raab, Teddy Schwab, Thomas Shannon, Joyce Smith, John Soos, Mary Stier, Theodore Stochel, Jack Street, Daniel Talamante, Gayle Temple, Virginia Rea, Randy Weber, Jane Walenczyk, Kimberley Ross Weston and Rosemarie Weyand To add a name to this list, call the office at Names are listed for approximately four weeks. PRAY FOR THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: Steven Herron, Ralph Martin, Mark Andrew Smith, Walter Bill Wallen and Tessa Zajac PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY & CIVILIAN MEMBERS SERVING IN HARM S WAY, INCLUDING: Fr. Jason C. Burchell, Casey Chandler, Matthew Constantino, Jeremy Hill, Mark Martins, Nathan Martins, Hannah Martins Miller, Edward Joseph Parry III, Chris Quayle, Michael Stabile Jr., Patricia Stabile, Shawn Wells and Brian Wong This list is updated with the names of active military and civilians in service. Contact the parish office at to add or remove names.

6 December 25, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord Page Six AROUND THE PARISH, DIOCESE & BEYOND CDA FAMILY BINGO NIGHT 2017 The Catholic Daughters of the Americas are thrilled to announce their Family Bingo Night returns (after a three-year absence) on Friday, February 3. St. Mary s middle schoolers will provide fantastic prizes and conduct raffles, with a cash prize to the winner or winners of the final round. Pizza, snacks and beverages will be sold at affordable prices for the convenience of hungry families. All proceeds benefit the Julia Petrino Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps pay the tuition of a boy and girl graduating from St. Mary s to a Catholic high school. Put February 3 on your calendar and pray for no school closings due to inclement weather! See future bulletins for additional details. LONGEST-MARRIED COUPLE! Worldwide Marriage Encounter is searching for the longestmarried couple for recognition in One national winner and winners from each state are recognized annually. This project honors the commitment of married couples and gives hope and inspiration to younger couples that they, too, can have long and lasting marriages. Nominations must be received by January 10. To nominate a couple, please visit or call AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS St. Mary's American Heritage Girls troop 0325 has received its charter and will have its first regular meeting on Tuesday, January 10 at 7 p.m. in the St. Joachim Room in the parish Lyceum, and on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month thereafter. American Heritage Girls (AHG) is a scouting and Catholic fellowship opportunity for girls, ages 5 to 18. AHG is a Christ-centered leadership and character-development ministry focused on building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. For more information or to register your daughter, please contact Beth Ann Garcia at Bamgarcia3@gmail.com or Kathryn Doherty at kathryndoherty@gmail.com. DAYS OF RECOLLECTION FOR HIGH SCHOOL DISCERNERS Are you a high school student who has thought about being a priest or sister? Attend the Quo Vadis (boys) or FIAT (girls) Day of Recollection to grow in your relationship with Christ and learn more about exploring where God could be calling you. Quo Vadis Day is Saturday, January 7, and will include a visit to the St. Paul II Shrine with seminarians and priests. FIAT Day is Sunday, January 29, and will be led by the Sisters of Life. Both days include Mass, Holy Hour, talks and more. For more information and to register, please contact the Arlington Diocese Office of Vocations at vocations@arlingtondiocese.org or Registrations deadlines: December 29 (boys) or January 13 (girls). EXHIBITION ON ST. THOMAS MORE In a new landmark exhibition, God s Servant First: The Life and Legacy of Thomas More, the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, DC, presents the life, martyrdom and legacy of the 16th century English philosopher-statesman named by Pope John Paul II as the heavenly patron of statesmen and politicians. Exhibit runs through March 31. More information at VOCATIONS He gave power to become children of God. If you think you may be called to share the Father s love as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, call Father J.D. Jaffe at or write j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org. PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS The Arlington Diocese Office for Family Life requests daily prayers for our priests. FREE prayer cards are available with a prayer and name of a priest. Mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Office for Family Life, 200 North Glebe Road, Suite 523, Arlington, VA FROM THE PARISH OFFICE INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY In the event of inclement weather snow, ice, etc. St. Mary s follows the policy of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). If ACPS cancels or delays daytime, evening or weekend events, so does St. Mary s for the safety of our parishioners, visitors and staff. Watch local media for announcements about school closings or delays for Alexandria and check our parish website at for updates. KEEPING INFORMED! Sign up to receive s about upcoming events, activities, updates for Mass times for Holy Days and holidays, and other important St. Mary parish information! Sign up via our website at FAITH DIRECT Join Faith Direct, our St. Mary parish electronic egiving program. Sign up at and use our parish FaithDirect code: VA713. When you sign up, please be sure to include your offertory envelope number. BULLETIN DEADLINE 12 noon on Wednesday, 1-1/2 weeks BEFORE the date of the bulletin (i.e., December 28 for the January 8 bulletin). Submit announcements to: bulletin@stmaryoldtown.org. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Thank you to Modern Mobile Medicine for advertising in our bulletin.

7 December 25, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord Page Seven Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 30 Family life is rooted in the unconditional love of God as witnessed by the Holy Family. The Family Prayer Our Father, we thank You for Your love and Your many blessings, especially for the precious gift of each other. Help us to show our gratitude by loving each other as You love us. Make us understanding and patient with one another, quick to admit our failings and ask forgiveness, generous in sharing the joy and strength we can give each other. Father, give our family lively faith and the courage to share it with those around us. Direct us to the state in life You plan for each of us, and help us to use Your gifts to serve You. We entrust our family to Your fatherly care. Preserve us from the corruption of the modern world and help us draw closer daily to You and to each other, until we come to share with You the joys of heaven. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, help us to be a holy family. Amen. This prayer may be recited after dinner every night. A family who did, is grateful for the vocations their children found, including two who are priests in Sioux Falls, ND.

8 Page Eight December 25, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord SERVICE, EDUCATION & EVANGELIZATION A CALL TO SERVICE AS A VINCENTIAN As you prepare your New Year s Resolutions, keep in mind Pope Francis appeal for all Catholics to serve the needy. The St. Vincent de Paul Society helps hundreds of families who are our neighbors. Examples: A single mom struggling to put food on the table and a warm, loving home for her severely autistic 17-year-old daughter. We made a very special Christmas for her by paying forward three months rent. A father left with four very active boys and no home. We helped them find a shelter, then took the boys to buy them new athletic shoes. A man at the Carpenter s Shelter who had a job opportunity waiting but needed his driver s license restored. We took him to the DMV, went straight to the manager, who was so deeply touched by our act of charity that he personally took care of it with no wait. Acts of charity are indeed infectious, making the world a better place. Spread mercy, care and kindness as you help our neighbors meet their needs. Jim Larocco at rocca-rocco@usa.net. Better yet, join us as we meet in the Lyceum on Tuesday, January 3 at 7:30 p.m. This is one resolution you will keep, and one that will bring you and others great joy. CHRIST HOUSE DINNER St. Mary volunteers will be providing dinner and serving at Christ House on Tuesday, January 31. A sign up book will be placed at the back of the church for food items needed. Please have food brought to Christ House (corner of Prince and West Streets in Old Town Alexandria) by 3 p.m. on the day of the dinner. Thank you to all who helped in 2016! ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WORKCAMP 2017 The Diocese of Arlington WorkCamp provides a lifechanging opportunity for high school-aged Catholic youth to grow in their faith by serving in the community. WorkCamp 2017 will be based at Massaponax High School located in Fredericksburg, from June 24 to 30. Adult volunteers are needed in a variety of roles, from making brown bag lunches here at the parish to serving a short shift as a nurse or a security chaperone, to spending the entire week as a project supervisor or as a small-group leader. For additional information, contact Greg Smith at gsmithnfo@aol.com, Arragon Perrone at aperrone@stmaryoldtown.org or go to PRO-LIFE MINISTRY A person is a person no matter how small. Dr. Seuss Project Rachel, Post Abortion Help HOPE Gabriel Project, Pregnancy Help Arlington Catholic Charities Adoption Services NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE The annual March for Life will be held in Washington, DC, on Friday, January 27. The rally starts at 12 noon on the grounds of the Washington Monument, near the corner of 15th Street and Constitution Avenue. Following the rally, the March begins on Constitution Avenue between 15th and 17th Streets at approximately 1 p.m. St. Mary s chartered bus will pick up parishioners in front of the church at 11:30 a.m. and return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Please sign up in the back of the church no later than January 16 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 Street and Constitution Avenue, NW look for our large Immaculate Conception banner! For additional information, please contact Suzan Cummins at ARLINGTON THEOLOGY ON TAP Join young professionals from around the Diocese for an inspiring talk every month at 7:30 p.m. at O Sullivan s Irish Pub, 3207 Washington, Boulevard, Arlington. The next TOT is on Monday, January 9 and will feature Amy McInerny, Executive Director of Human Life Action, who will speak on the sanctity of life. For more information, contact Brendan Gotta at or yam@arlingtondiocese.org. YOUNG ADULT MISSION TO BANICA Join young adults from throughout the Arlington Diocese for a Mission trip to Banica, Dominican Republic, February 4 to 11. Mission works includes need-based projects along with helping in the parish of San Francisco de Asis. For more information, contact Brendan Gotta at or yam@arlingtondiocese.org

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