St. Mary Catholic Church FOUNDED IN SOUTH ROYAL STREET ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

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1 St. Mary Catholic Church FOUNDED IN SOUTH ROYAL STREET ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Rectory 310 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia Fax: Website: Office Address: Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Pastor Rev. Nicholas R. Barnes, Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew W. Haissig, Parochial Vicar Rev. Edward J. Bresnahan, In Residence St. Mary School (PK-8) Main Building: 400 Green Street, Alexandria, Virginia Fax: Website: Mrs. Janet Cantwell, Principal St. Mary s School of Religion (CCD) and (RCIA) Father Nick R. Barnes Coordinator of the Youth and Young Adult Apostolate Arragon Perrone Music Office David Elliott Sunday Masses: Saturday Eve Vigil 5 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., (9:15 a.m. - Children s Mass at St. Mary School, 400 Green Street), 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Federal, National Holidays and Holy Days Please see bulletin and website Saturday 8:30 a.m. only Novenas and Adoration at the Church: Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, 12 noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mother of Perpetual Help Novena/Holy Hour Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Nocturnal Adoration Every First Friday, 9 p.m. to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. Holy Hour for Life Every First Saturday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Confessions: Monday to Friday following the 12:10 p.m. Mass Saturday, 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. (during Holy Hour) First Saturday, 9 to 10 a.m. Baptisms: Every 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.

2 Page Two March 20, 2016 Oremus pro invicem. Let us pray for each other. Holy Week Mass Intentions MONDAY, MARCH 21, :30 a.m. Charles E. Basia, Anniversary 8:00 a.m. Trudy Melon 12:10 p.m. Janet Popowitz TUESDAY, MARCH 22, :30 a.m. Special Intention: Ray Jenkins 8:00 a.m. Special Intention: Nathan Manos 12:10 p.m. Robert W. Lewis WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, :30 a.m. Jake Brewer 8:00 a.m. John Toomey 12:10 p.m. Special Intention: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moyer THURSDAY, MARCH 24, :30 a.m. No Mass 8:00 a.m. No Mass 12:10 p.m. No Mass 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016, Good Friday 6:30 a.m. No Mass 8:00 a.m. No Mass 12:10 p.m. No Mass SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016, Holy Saturday 8:30 a.m. No Mass 8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2016, EASTER SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. Special Intention: Fr. Rich Miserendino 8:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mary 9:15 a.m. Maria O Leary 10:00 a.m. Special Intention: Mary Claire Bright and the Bright Family 11:30 a.m. All Living and Deceased Members of the Lucille Chung and Gary Helmbrecht Families 1:00 p.m. Special Intention: Howard and Eleanor Walsh 5:00 p.m. Eleanor Rymond WE WELCOME THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Wyatt Matthew Johnson Today, Palm Sunday, we begin the holiest week of the liturgical year. I encourage you to enter into the mystery of these days by attending all Masses and services of the Sacred Triduum. Please see the insert in today s bulletin with our Holy Week/Easter schedule. Information is also provided on our website at As we traditionally have many visitors during this time, I am including here the guidelines for receiving Communion. Guidelines for Receiving Communion For Catholics: As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour. A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible (Code of Canon Law, canon 916). A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all. For Our Fellow Christians: We welcome our fellow Christians to this celebration of the Eucharist as our brothers and sisters. We pray that our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit in that Eucharist will draw us closer to one another and begin to dispel the sad divisions which separate us. We pray that these will lessen and finally disappear, in keeping with Christ s prayer for us that they may all be one (Jn 17:21). Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily not admitted to Holy Communion. Eucharistic sharing in exceptional circumstances by other Christians requires permission according to the directives of the diocesan bishop and the provisions of canon law (canon 844, 4). Members of the Orthodox Catholic Church, the Assyrian Church of the East and the Polish National Catholic Church are urged to respect the discipline of their own Churches. According to Roman Catholic discipline, the Code of the Canon Law does not object to the reception of Communion by Christians of these Churches (canon 844, 3). For Those Not Receiving Communion: All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another. For Non-Christians: We also welcome to this celebration those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ. While we cannot admit them to Holy Communion, we ask them to offer their prayers for the peace and unity of the human family.

3 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Page Three VOCATIONS The Lord God has opened my ear and I was not rebellious. Docility in prayer is essential to vocation discernment. Are you open to a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate or the consecrated life? Call Father J.D. Jaffe at , or write: j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org. PATRICIANS TO DISCUSS THE ANNUNCIATION The Annunciation is the topic for the next meeting of the Patricians, moved this month to Saturday, April 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m., in St. Mary s Lyceum. All adult Catholics are invited to this monthly discussion group that gives lay Catholics an opportunity to grow in knowledge of the faith while discussing an aspect of Catholic life in the comfort of a prayerful, family setting. Fr. Andrew Haissig serves as spiritual director and provides additional commentary. Refreshments provided. Contact: Linda Melone at or olofsorrows@hotmail.com BISHOP S LENTEN APPEAL Go forth as heralds of God s mercy! The Bishop s Lenten Appeal is in full swing and we are asking every household in our parish to support this appeal to the extent that they are able. The BLA funds many programs, services and ministries that serve people in need and further Jesus Mission in our diocese. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, let s join to do the Lord s work work that touches the lives and souls of thousands of people in our diocese. Thank you! THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU Each Catholic parish in the Diocese of Arlington and the Archdiocese of Washington will have Confessions available every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. during Lent. If you have been reluctant to come to the Sacrament or have been away for some time, this is a wonderful opportunity to re-connect with Christ and His Church. Learn more at HOLY FATHER S INTENTIONS FOR MARCH Universal: Families in Difficulty That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments. Evangelization: Persecuted Christians That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church. PRO-LIFE CORNER How can there be too many children? That is like saying there are too many flowers. (Blessed Mother Teresa) Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us. Project Rachel, Post Abortion Help HOPE Gabriel Project, Pregnancy Help Arlington Catholic Charities Adoption Services COME PRAY THE ROSARY Join St. Mary s parishioners and others in the prolife community in praying the rosary for pregnant mothers and their unborn children every third Saturday following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. In conjunction with the International 40 Days for Life Campaign, we will pray in front of the Alexandria Women s Health Clinic at 101 South Whiting Street near Landmark Mall. Need transportation? Contact Suzan Cummins at CALLING ALL CATHOLIC MOMS! Busy beyond belief but love to read? St. Mary s is starting a new monthly book club just for you! We ll meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the White House (312 Duke Street, next to the rectory). The reading list for the upcoming year will be posted on our parish website and offer a mix of genres, all based in faith. Join us for just a few meetings or come every month. You needn t finish the reading to come! First meeting will be Tuesday, April 19. In honor of the Year of Mercy, we ll discuss Pope Francis Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy (Misericordiae Vultus), available free via the Vatican website at w2.vatican.va. For more information, contact Beth Ann at bamgarcia3@gmail.com or ST. MARY S PLAYGROUP Meet with moms and their young children on Monday mornings (except holidays) at the parish Lyceum, local noor low-cost venues or, in comfortable weather, local parks. If you re interested in joining us, contact Kerri Griffin at saintmarystots@gmail.com. SECULAR FRANCISCANS St. John the Beloved Apostle, Third Order Franciscan Fraternity meets at St. Mary s Lyceum (313 Duke St.) on the second Saturday of the month. Practicing Catholics interested in becoming a Secular Franciscan (OFS) are welcome. For more information, contact Sadie Martins at

4 Page Four March 20, 2016 TODAY S READINGS Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Procession: Lk 19:28-40 First Reading: Is 50:4-7 Psalm: Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, Second Reading: Phil 2:6-11 Gospel: Lk 22:14-23:56 or Lk 23:1-49 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5a-6ab, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday, The Lord s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; I Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday, The Passion of the Lord (Good Friday): Is 52:13-53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9; Jn 18:1-19:42 Saturday, The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night: (1) Gn 1:1-2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12-14, 24, 35 or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20, 22 (2) Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 16:5, 8-11 (3) Ex 14:15-15:1; (Ps) Ex 15:1-6, (4) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12, 13 (5) Is 55:1-11; (Ps) Is 12:2-3, 4-6 (6) Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4; Ps 19:8-11 (7) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; when baptism is celebrated, (Ps) Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, (8) Rom 6:3-11; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, (9) Lk 24:1-12 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or I Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20: 1-9 or 41; Lk 24:1-12 NEW ON FORMED.ORG Beginning on Sunday, April 3, 10 weeks of talks will be presented by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, on Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told. Available free for St. Mary parishioners at Formed.org, an online library of Catholic study programs, Bible study and other resources. Simply enter our St. Mary parish code: 7M63PY. Father Gaitley tells the dramatic history of God s love and mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of St. Maximilian Kolbe and the world-changing papacy of St. John Paul II. CHRIST HOUSE DINNER St. Mary parishioners will serve dinner at Christ House on Tuesday, March 29. Sign up for food donations in the book at the back of the church. Thank you for your generosity! Questions? Call Janet Watkins at or Rita Meyer at DIVINE MERCY CORNER That beautiful soul who is spreading this work of Divine Mercy throughout the world is, by his deep humility, very pleasing to God. (The Diary of St. Faustina, 1083) DIVINE MERCY CENACLE The Divine Mercy Cenacle meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the St. Joachim Room of the parish Lyceum 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. Questions? Call Harry or Lynne Dolton at Youth and Young Adult Apostolate saintmarysparishyouth@gmail.com FACEBOOK: St. Mary s Youth and Young Adults INSTAGRAM: SaintmarysYAYA Middle School Our next F3 (Faith, Fun & Fellowship) for ALL middle school-aged youth in Grades 6, 7 and 8 will be Friday, April 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the St. Mary School gym. There will be music, snacks and games! BASH: The diocese s largest gathering for Catholic 6th, 7th and 8th graders will feature games, inflatables, speakers, Mass and a two-man acoustic rock band! When? Saturday, April 16. Contact the parish office for permission slips, which are due by Thursday, March 24. High School Upper Room: What does Christ s resurrection have to do with you? Join us for a conversation on Sunday, April 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Lyceum s Holy Family Hall (auditorium). Dinner: Chinese! Young Adults (ages 21+) See you in April! Our first Thursday night gathering will be a dinner out on the town. Join our newsletter for more information.

5 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, INCLUDING: Deacon Tom Bello Devlin Berlo Mary Claire Bright Leonard S. Calanni Deborah DuBrul Larry Galloway Verlene Harry Krieger Henderson Bob Huff Peter Kilcullen Stephen Klare Daniel Love Jarod Mader Jonathan Mader Carmen Neuberger Antoine Ntisigana Michael Andriani Kyle Biddle Timothy Blaine Casey Chandler Matthew Constantino Peter Culbert Mark Dobson Frank O Neill Geraldine Petrino Marianne Petrino Mary Ann Picciano Mike Picciano Natasha Powderly Don Ross Fritz Scheuren Mary Schlaffer Arlene Stelluto Baby Joey Shaw Kent Siegel Lawrence Walsh Raea Whitecotton Tessa Zajac If you would like to add the name of a loved one to the list of those who are ill, please call the church office at Names will be listed for up to four weeks. PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: David Harris and Helena Meyer St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for us. PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY & CIVILIAN MEMBERS SERVING IN HARM S WAY, INCLUDING: 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 ST. MARY'S BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Meets at 10 a.m. on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays of the month in the St. Joachim Room of the parish Lyceum. Open to all area bereaved Catholics. If you are interested in joining the group, contact Christina Schultz at christinaschultz.fcwc@gmail.com. SAVE THE DATE Save Wednesday, May 25 for a pilgrimage led by our pastor, Fr. Edward Hathaway, to the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, PA. Estimated cost: $60 per person. For more information, contact Barbara Juszczyk at or Maria Sabio at SAFETY REMINDER This is an urban environment. Be sure your car doors are locked when using our lots or parking on neighboring streets. Don t leave valuables (laptops, cell phones, etc.) in your car. Let s not tempt others! STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays during Lent at 7 p.m. in the Church, with Confessions. Page Five We adore You O Christ and we praise You, because by Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world. 5K & KIDS FUN RUN Bring your running shoes, your family and your friends and join the Bishop O Connell High School community for a morning 5K race and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, April 9. Register online by March 20 to make sure you get your t-shirt size. Find out more about the race and register today at Bishop O Connell is located at 6600 Little Falls Road, Arlington. SUPPORT ALIVE! S CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER BY EATING AT OVERWOOD! ALIVE! brings together volunteers from over 40 religious congregations in Alexandria to address the needs of those less fortunate in our community. During the month of March, Overwood restaurant ( at 220 North Lee Street in Old Town is offering a great deal to anyone eating there who mentions ALIVE! You will receive 5% off of your bill and ALIVE! s Child Development Center will receive a donation equal to 15% of your bill. Simply by eating out at a great restaurant with family or friends, you ll be helping low-income children get a better start in life. ALIVE! s Child Development Center is the only NAEYC accredited, full-day, year-round preschool in the city that offers a sliding scale fee for tuition, ensuring that lowincome families can afford quality education for their children. If you are interested in volunteering with ALIVE!, contact Greg Smith at alive.saintmarys@gmail.com or JOB COACH/EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AT CHRIST HOUSE Catholic Charities needs volunteers to assist the men at Christ House in their search for employment. Join our group of volunteers who meet 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 SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Thank you to Morrison House for advertising in our weekly bulletin. Please patronize our sponsors!