PARISH LIFE MASS INTENTIONS

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1 MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, April 22 Agripino M. Lampa, Jean Marie Richards, Claire Cavanaugh, Ellen Ryan, McIntyre Family, (HC) John Moar Monday, April 23 Kathleen Campagnolo, Tamara Honeycutt (Birthday) Tuesday, April 24 Cynthia Wissman, Carlos Rivera Wednesday, April 25 Sarah Ecklund, Rafiel Hopkins Thursday, April 26 Emilia Unpingco, Delores Scott Friday, April 27 Derrick Kerley, Joe Thompson Saturday, April 28 Mary Davis, Samuel Papa Sunday, April 29 Mary Davis, Luis Cruz Delgado, Irene Weisniewski, Patrick Lalley, Harold Petrome, (HC) Nancy Marino READINGS Sun: Acts 4: Jn 3-12 Jn 10:11-18 Mon: Acts 11:1-8...Jn 10:1-10 Tues: Acts 11: Jn 10:22-30 Wed: 1 Pt 4:5b-14...Mk 16:15-20 Thu: Acts 13: Jn 13:16-20 Fri: Acts 13: Jn 14:1-6 Sat: Acts 13: Jn 14:7-14 Sun: Acts 9: Jn 3:18-24 Jn 15:1-8 DONATIONS Donations for the Week of April 8 th Sunday Collection $33, Building Fund $16, Easter $1, Capital Improvements $ Heat $ Easter Floral Memorials $75.00 Additional Collections Samaritan Fund $2, Rice Bowl $ Church in Central & Eastern Europe $ Catholic Relief Services $ Holy Land Shrines $30.00 Arlington Herald $24.00 PARISH LIFE Mark Forrest: Evening of Adoration and Prayer Mark Forrest, International Irish Tenor, is here this weekend for an evening of prayer, song, and Eucharistic Adoration: Sunday, April 22 nd, at 7:30 pm in the Worship Center. Bring your family and friends along for a beautiful time of song and worship. Italian Heritage Society Special Presentation The Italian Heritage Society has a special presentation by Dr. Martin Winkler from George Mason University Classics and Latin Department: The Destruction of Pompei: Fact, Fiction, Film. This audiovisual lecture will be on Wednesday, Apr. 25 th, at 7:30 pm, in Old St. Mary s Hall. Pizza will be served. Please RSVP to Julie Klosky, julieklosky@yahoo.com, or Lucy Schleibaum, lucys5959@yahoo.com, Thank You Colleen Turgeon! After many years with us, Colleen is retiring as the Music Director at St. Mary of Sorrows. To thank her and wish her well, the choirs are hosting a Farewell Reception for her after the 9:00 am Mass next Sunday, April 29 th. Join us and help us celebrate old times and new beginnings. KOVAR The St. Mary of Sorrows Knights of Columbus Council drive to collect funds for KOVAR will take place next Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 28 th and 29 th. KOVAR is a Virginia Knights of Columbus charity that assists groups supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities. The Knights will be stationed around Fairfax and Burke businesses wearing yellow vests and handing out Tootsie Rolls. Please consider donating to this very worthy cause when you see them. A Scout is Reverent Scouting Religious Awards Spring is finally here. We are now forming small groups for 7 th -12 th graders to explore more about their faith. Find out how Scouting and the Sacraments are interwoven, or deepen you understanding about Mary or the Holy Spirit, examine Vocations and where you are called to serve. Through the Diocese s Catholic Committee on Scouting all Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Venture Scouts, American Heritage Girls and Campfire Girls are eligible to earn age appropriate Scouting Religious Awards. Several books are available in English and Spanish. Information meeting will be Sunday, May 6 th, at 4:15 pm in Farrell Hall. For more information, contact the Parish Scouting Religious Awards Coordinator, Michelle Huber at mhhuber05@gmail.com or

2 Spring Gift Sale Presented by St. Mary s Boutique Ladies Saturday, May 5th 4: :30 pm & Sunday, May 6th 8:00 am -- 2:00 pm St. Mary of Sorrows Church Farrell Hall (Cash or Check Only) For information call Lou at All profits go to the Church 3

3 Attention Families Through the Diocese s Catholic Committee on Scouting any student or adult is eligible to earn age appropriate Religious Patches. All families (in or outside of scouting) can earn the beautiful Rosary and Saints Patches, including Eucharistic Adoration Patch as well as the Our Lady of Sorrows Patch. Catholic Religious Emblems were developed in a faith development program that provides experiences to enhance formal religious education a child is receiving. For more information, see and contact the Parish Scouting Religious Awards Coordinator, Michelle Huber at mhhuber05@gmail.com or White Elephant Collection & Sale Start gathering your items for the 2018 White Elephant Sale! The collection will begin in early June, and sale will begin on Friday, Jun. 8 th, at 5:00 pm with $5 admission to the early bird sale. Free admission Saturday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm and Sunday 8:15 am - 2:30 pm. Please contact Lucy Schleibaum, or lucys5959@yahoo.com, if you have questions College Scholarships Offered Applications and information on all scholarships being offered by St. Mary s Knights of Columbus and Amigos en Cristo are available at under What s Happening. Jesus said, I am the good shepherd and I will lay down my life for the sheep and there will be one flock, one shepherd. John 10:11,15,16 LITURGY & MUSIC Please Pray for the Sick Pat Condron, Duane Zieg, Cory Leitao, Patricia Parker, Jim Jacobs, Vernette Molloy, Andrea Baker, Ted Godlewski, Kerry Feighery, Bea Lewis, Trish Martel, Barbara Bernard, Paul Grano, Mary Ellen Elmore, Chuck Lehman, Mary Malone, Elaine McDermott, Corinne Frassa, Betty Romano, Zachary Wilson, Irene Sabo, Edward Connolly, Mary Connolly, Mary Ann Fleming, Virginia MacLauchlan, Dave Anderson, Lisa Anderson, Diane Anderson, Steve Bruce, Christine Seebold, Matthew Menton, Carol McGruff, John Esser, Tiffany Banules, Raymond Remeika, Presentation Novales, Lilly Morris, Patricia Jaison, Lucy Sembach, Assunta Day, Christina Vloet, Pat Seiler, Peter Tompkins, Julie Adkins, Larry Leidtke, Toni Morris, George Bonina Jr., Joanie Evans, Lynn Jones, Austin Ruby, and those in our book of prayers. Please Pray for the Deceased and their Families Mary Peffley, Helen Psioda and Hermelinda Pompa. 4 Baptisms We joyfully welcome into the Church Charles Joseph Hines. Friday Holy Hour St Mary's offers Friday evening Holy Hours at the Historic Church on the second through fourth (or fifth) Fridays each month. The next scheduled Holy Hour is Friday, Apr. 27 th, at 7:30 pm. Come spend time with our Lord through quiet prayer and reflection before His presence in the Blessed Sacrament. Lord Jesus, we pray for the unity and universality you promise. Looking at Life with the Eyes of God: The Practical Mysticism of St. Catherine of Siena Friday Morning, April 27 th, 10:30 am in Farrell Hall (after 9:15 Mass and Social time) Presented by Dr. Susan Timoney Mystics are men and women who learned to make sense of the events of their lives by looking at them from God s perspective. For example, discovering a gift received in a long bout of suffering or finding the words that lead to reconciliation with someone we love. Come discover what Catherine of Siena can teach us about recognizing the presence of God in the most ordinary moments of our day and using those moments to help us pray better and love others more easily. Dr. Timoney is the Secretary for Pastoral Ministry Social Concerns for the Archdiocese of Washington, and an assistant adjunct professor at The Catholic University of America. She earned her STD at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome (The Angelicum) and lectures widely on lay spirituality, leadership, and Catholic Spirituality. Lighthouse Catholic Media Looking for information or inspiration about Divine Mercy, the Holy Eucharist, stories of the Saints, apologetics, and much, much more- you can find it all in the books, CD s, and booklets on the Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk in the foyer. Call Mary ( , x112) with any specific requests to purchase.

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6 ST. MARY S PRESCHOOL Registration for the School Year Our Preschool welcomes 2 ½ year olds through 5 year olds. We have a number of classes to choose what works best for your family. We encourage you to schedule a visit to the Preschool before registering for the new school year. Please call Miss Michelle in the Preschool Office, , to make an appointment for a tour. Registration for the school year has begun and there are still a few openings in most of our classes. Please stop by the Preschool Office for more information. Tuition Angels Scholarship Fund Please consider giving the gift of Catholic Education by becoming a Tuition Angel to help families who do not have the financial ability to pay tuition for our Preschool Program. Thanks to the generosity of parishioners, tuition assistance can be offered to any family in need of financial assistance to start the education process for their children at St. Mary's Preschool. If you are interested in contributing to the scholarship fund, please contact Miss Michelle in the Preschool Office, Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. LEARN, SHARE, LAUGH, GROW EVERY DAY, IN GOD S WAY ADULT EDUCATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION K - 6 th, Registration for Faith Formation and VBS Registration is Sunday May 20 th, in Farrell Hall from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Forms will not be accepted before this date. Parent Workshop Made 4 Mission; Come and hear about your Untapped Greatness to help you find your God-Given Mission! Join us this week during all Faith Formation classes, Apr. 22 nd, 23 rd, 24 th and 26 th. Vacation Bible School Parachuting with the Angels is our theme for 2018! We will be exploring five different Bible stories and learning about angels and their different roles. In addition, we will learn the story of St. Catherine Laboure and the Miraculous Medal. A fun-filled week is scheduled for Jul. 23 rd - 27 th. VBS Registration VBS Registration will be held on Sunday, May 20 th, in Farrell Hall, 8:30 am-12:30 p.m. Please consider volunteering for VBS. We need a Faith Station Leader (to tell the stories of the Bible each day) and a Nursery Leader (to look after the children 3 and under). Training is provided! If you have questions, need more information or are ready to volunteer, please contact Meghan Kuhn, VBS Co-Director, at Meghan@princesstwinkletoes.com. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 7 th - 8 th Junior High Youth Ministry maddyl@stmaryofsorrows.org Adult Education: Bishop Robert Barron s film series, The Mystery of God: Who is God and Why He Matters continues this Monday in the Upper Room at 7:15pm. For information, aidaw@stmaryofsorrows.org. 7 Power Hour Join us Friday, May 4 th, from 3:00-4:00 pm after school in the Worship Center for Adoration. We will sit together as a group. Don t worry if you can t get there right at 3:00, Jesus will still be there! Parents, you are welcome and encouraged to join us! IGNITE Join us for IGNITE on Saturday, May 5 th, from 6:00-8:00 pm in Farrell Hall. We will have dinner, play games, and reflect on scripture in small groups. Bring your friends - everyone is welcome! Please note, this is our final IGNITE of the year. Monday Meet-Up Join us Mondays after school in Farrell Hall from 3:00-4:00 pm All 7 th -8 th graders are invited! We will have snacks, play games, and build up our Christian community. Bring your friends - all are welcome!

7 RE Registration Registration for the RE year will be held in Farrell Hall on May 20 th from 8:30-12:30 pm. Forms will not be accepted before this date. 7 th and 8 th grade registration forms are available on the comeholyspirit.net website. Please fill out both sides of the form and bring it with you. If you are registering for 7 th grade, or registering for the first time with the program, you will need to bring a copy of your child s baptismal certificate. Also, parents we are in need of catechists, so please consider volunteering. Thank you! HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY SNL: Red Sea or Dead Sea Sunday, April 22 nd, 5:00-8:15 PM Join us as we continue our Youth In The Spirit Semester. After Mass & dinner, we will look at what it means to walk in an intentional relationship with Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. This week we will be joining the parish for an event in the Worship Center! All High School teens invited! LEAD Team Tuesday, April 24 th, 7:00 PM LEAD Team provides an opportunity for development and formation of Catholic leadership skills, deepening of one s prayer life and living an intentional and lively relationship with Christ. All High School students invited! Steubenville Mission Trip June 17 th 24 th Join us this summer to serve those in need in Steubenville, Ohio. We will spend the week on mission serving at different locations in the area before going to a Steubenville Youth Conference. This is an amazing, life-changing opportunity and all rising ninth graders through seniors are invited! Contact Mark for more info! CLC (Catholic Life Communities) Guys: Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm Meet at Church Girls: Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm Meet at Church Any questions? Contact Mark at marks@stmaryofsorrows.org PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY The Samaritan Fund Please remember those who are financially needy. Donations to the Samaritan Fund will be used to assist with rent and utility payments, and other basic necessities for those less fortunate in our community. Large or small amounts may be placed in the collection box in the foyer of the Worship Center. If you prefer, you may write a check to Saint Mary s with Samaritan Fund in the memo line, and leave it in the Parish Office. 8 Thank You We changed lives this Lent, thanks to you! Don t forget to turn in completed Rice Bowls to the receptionist. Please make your donation by check to St. Mary of Sorrows, with Rice Bowl in the memo line. Free FDIC Financial Literacy Series Learn how to gain control of your finances! Catholic Charities and Britepaths will present a free comprehensive series for all who are interested in better managing their finances on seven consecutive Tuesdays (Apr. 24 th, May 1 st, 8 th, 15 th, 22 nd, 29 th and Jun. 5 th ) from 7:00 9:00 pm, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, St. Theresa Lane in Ashburn. Attendance is free, and all are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation. For more information or to RSVP, contact mchavez@ccda.net. Restorative Justice Conference How can Catholics help heal and transform our broken criminal justice system, and restore human dignity to those impacted by crime and incarceration? Join Catholic Mobilizing Network on Wednesday, Apr. 25 th, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, at the Catholic University of America for a free, one-day conference on restorative justice. Catholic theologians, national ministry leaders, and practitioners will initiate dialogue about ways to educate, advocate and pray for change that ends cycles of violence and mass incarceration in the United States. To attend the event in person or to watch via live stream, register at Community Job Fair Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington will host a community job and resource fair on Saturday, Apr. 28 th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria, VA. This event will be an opportunity for job seekers to meet employers who are hiring and to learn about new places to work and community resources. For information, jobfairs@ccda.net. Tithing Fund Applications for FY19 Lazarus continues to stand at our door let your faith and love bear rich fruit in outreach to the poor, the needy and those without a voice. Pope Benedict XVI: April 20, 2008 Saint Mary s has a long tradition of dedicating a portion of Sunday and holy day collections (tithing funds) to support local and global activities that embody the social teachings of the Church on behalf of people in need. All parishioners are invited to sponsor an activity or organization for funding through tithing funds. Current applications are available on the parish website at or by contacting Carol Mayfield at carolm@stmaryofsorrows.org. The deadline for applying is Apr. 30 th.

8 Saint Mary s Food Pantry Ministry We often receive inquiries about serving in the food pantry of Saint Mary s and we are very grateful to those who are interested in volunteering and of course, to those volunteers who keep the food pantry functioning. If you are interested in helping with the Food Pantry, please contact Carol Mayfield, , x109 or carolm@stmaryofsorrows.org. The next food collection and pantry restocking Sundays will be May 20 th beginning at 1:20 pm, in Farrell Hall. HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE Gun Violence - A Faith Perspective All are invited to a free program on gun violence and Catholic Social Teaching on Apr. 27 th, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, in Reston. Speakers will be retired Presbyterian minister and author Rev. Dr. James E. Atwood and Michael B. O Rourke, Esq., a domestic policy advisor at the USCCB. The program begins with refreshments at 6:30 pm, and ends at 8:45 pm. For more information, contact rmore.paxchristi@gmail.com. Immigration 101: An Overview of U.S. Immigration Law Do you ever wonder about immigration laws? What s a visa, a green card, DACA? Have you ever wondered why immigrants don t just apply for citizenship? Would you like to have a better understanding of immigration rules in a non-political format? Join us for a free presentation called Immigration 101: An Overview of U.S. Immigration Law. Just Neighbors, will be giving an easy to understand overview of the ins and outs of a very complex immigration system. This presentation is not about where you stand politically. It is the facts about who can have what kind of legal status and what that legal status means. Please join us for one of the following reception and presentation events. Feel free to bring family, friends and colleagues. Wednesday, May 2 nd, St. Paul s United Methodist Church, 1400 G Street, Woodbridge, VA Reception 7:00-7:30 pm and Presentation 7:30-9:00 pm To register, go to tinyurl.com/justneighbors101 or Stephanie@justneighbors.org. Serra Club of Arlington Virginia Trip to Rome Join Chaplain Rev. Robert Rippy from Sept Oct. 4, 2018 on guided tours of Rome, Assisi, Tivoli, Pompei, Castel Gandolfo and Albano. Fly non-stop from Washington Dulles to Rome. Nine nights at the Guilio Cesare Hotel, including daily breakfast, two lunches and two dinners. Daily Mass, Papal Audience and Ordination, transportation throughout. Tour cost (based on 30 participants) $3, double occupancy. Deposit by May 1 st. Final payment Jun. 22 nd. Contact Maureen Cook, Liberty Travel, , cookm@libertytravel.com, 1524 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sun 22 Diaper Collection 7:30am Foyer Coffee & Doughnuts 8:30am FH Simple Gifts 6:45am MR Youth Ministry 5:00pm FH Mark Forrest 7:30pm WC Mon 23 Mothers Group 10:00am OSMH Adult Ed/Bible Study 7:15pm UR Finance Committee Meeting 7:00pm OSMH Tues 24 Adult Bible Study 9:45am 8L Boutique 10:00am FH(B) Cursillo Group Reunion 2:00pm 5L Knights of Columbus 7:00pm OSMH YM Lead Team Meeting 7:00pm FH(F) Bells of St. Mary s 7:30pm MR Wed 25 AA 10:00am OSMH Lord Teach Me to Pray 10:00am 8L Lord Teach Me to Pray 10:00am UR Children s Choir Party 4:30pm FH Italian Heritage Society 6:45pm OSMH RCIA 7:00pm UR RCIA Mass 7:00pm WC Joyful Noise 7:15pm WC Legion of Mary 7:15 pm 6L Logs of Fire Prayer Group 7:30pm Chapel SMOSCO 7:30pm MR Boys CLC 8:00pm 8L Thu 26 Prayer Ministry 10:00am HC New Spirit Singers 7:30pm WC Boy Scout Troop 697 7:30pm OSMH Marian Singers 7:30pm MR Girls CLC 8:15pm 8L Fri 27 Discovering the Ordinary Mysticism of Daily Life 10:30am FH Life in the Spirit Seminar 6:30pm FH Sat 28 Life in the Spirit Seminar 9:45am FH Spanish Class 10:00am 5L Baptisms 10:30am WC Sun 29 Simple Gifts 6:45am MR Coffee & Doughnuts 8:30am FH Reception for Colleen Turgeon 10:00am FH Youth Ministry 5:00pm FH Spend an Hour with the Merciful Jesus Tuesday, May 8 th, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Fairfax. Join Michael Corsini, national Catholic recording artist and worship leader, as he guides us in a powerful meditation using his own testimony to pray for those who have been wounded by abortion and for the healing of our culture. All are welcome! For more info, , or visit our Facebook Event Page: Infant Memorial Service Divine Mercy Care's Interdenominational Infant Memorial Service will be held at Truro Anglican Church on Saturday, May 12 th, at 7:00 pm. This free service is for all families who have lost a child to miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, infant death etc. All are welcome, including friends, family, and children. The Christian service will include scripture readings, prayer, a sermon, music, and a ceremony to honor each child, including an optional opportunity to share your personal story. All are welcome regardless of background. RSVP at divinemercycare.org.