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1 MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, May 28 John (Jack) Yoho, For the People, Terry Willcox, Helen Mayer, Paul Andino, (HC) Elena Brown Monday, May 29 For our relatives who have died and those buried at the Historic Church. Tuesday, May 30 Merina Fajure, Lucy Lopez Wednesday, May 31 Doris Martines, Robert Davis Thursday, June 01 Edward Shackelford, Graciela Dumford Friday, June 02 Jack Asko, Sean Copeland Saturday, June 03 Eleanor Moar, Hien Nguyen Sunday, June 04 Michael McDonnell, Paul Andino, For the People, Frances Burnetti, Paul Kourtz, (HC) For the St. Mary s Confirmandi READINGS Sun: Acts 1: Pt 4:13-16 Jn 17:1-11a Mon: Acts 19:1-8...Jn 16:28-33 Tues: Acts 20: Jn 17:1-11a Wed: Zep 3:14-18a...Lk 1:39-56 Thu: Acts 22:30, 23: Jn 17:20-26 Fri: Acts 25:13b-21...Jn 21:15-19 Sat: Acts , Jn 21:20-25 Sun: Acts 2: Cor 12:3b-7, Jn 20:19-23 DONATIONS Donations for the Week of May 14 th Sunday Collection $31, Building Fund $4, Capital Improvements $ Special Parish Needs $ Easter $ Ascension $28.00 Additional Collections Samaritan Fund $1, Retired Diocesan Priests $6, Catholic Communications $26.00 Rice Bowl $25.00 The second collection today is for the Catholic Communications Campaign. Please see page 9 for more information. 2 PARISH LIFE Anointing of the Sick We will have the Anointing of the Sick after the 12:30pm Mass this Sunday, May 28 th, in the Worship Center. Father will return to anoint you after he has greeted the people in the foyer. Memorial Day Schedule The Parish Center Office will be closed on Monday, May 29 th, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no 6:30 am Mass at the Historic Church, and no confessions. Please join us for our annual Memorial Day Mass at 9:15 am at the Grotto. See below. Memorial Day Mass, Monday, May 29 th Monday, May 29 th, is Memorial Day, with our annual Mass at 9:15am outside at the Grotto on the grounds of the Historic Church. Bring a blanket or chair for your comfort. The Mass is in remembrance of all deceased veterans and loved ones, especially those buried in St. Mary s Cemetery. Immediately following Mass, Fr. Barkett, the AOH Honor Guard, and an Irish Piper will lead our congregation on a procession throughout the Cemetery for the Blessing of the Graves. Then the AOH will host a reception at the Old Hall. All are welcome!! Sunday 5:00 PM Mass The last 5:00pm Sunday afternoon Mass for this school year will be held on June 4 th, please mark your calendars. Scouting Religious Emblems Interest Meeting An interest meeting for Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII program for Boy Scouts in 7 th - 12 th graders will be held Tuesday, June 6 th, at 7:00pm in upstairs Room 3-4. Catholic Religious Emblems were developed as a faith development program that provides experiences to enhance formal religious education a scout is receiving. Several program materials are available in English and Spanish. For more information, contact the Parish Scouting Religious Awards Coordinator, Michelle Huber at or michelle@hubertree.com. SAFETY ISSUE As you come into the parking lot, please be aware of the safety signs and people moving through the roads and parking lots. The stop sign separating the two parking lots is causing concern as people are moving through it without stopping. That intersection has vehicle traffic coming from three directions and people walking through it on their way to Mass. We cherish each of you and want you to make it safely in to Mass, so please remember to stop at the sign and watch for people walking through our parking lot. 700 St. Mary

2 White Elephant Sale June 9-11, 2017 The Collection of Donations will be Saturday, June 3 rd, with hours from 6:00 to 7:00pm, Sunday, June 4 th, 8:30am to 6:00pm, and Monday through Thursday, June 6 th - 8 th, 8:00am - 8:00pm. The White Elephant Sneak Preview Sale ($5 admission) begins Friday, June 9 th, 5:00-8:00pm. The White Elephant Sale (free admission) Saturday, June 10 th, 9:00am -7:00pm, and Sunday, June 11 th, 8:00am - 2:30pm. We accept working flat-screen TVs, furniture, antiques, rugs, household items, kitchen items, working appliances, working small electronics, working stereo equipment, linens, window treatments, luggage, picture frames, jewelry, collector items, sports and garden equipment, recreational equipment, bikes, greeting cards, office supplies and equipment, CD's, DVDs, books, stationery, Christmas and other holiday items, yarn, fabric, toys and games, stuffed animals, dolls, action figures, and baby items. Only gently used sofas will be accepted. We do not accept clothing, computers, exercise machines, old-style TVs or TV cabinets. Volunteers are always needed. Volunteers can either sign up at the office window or come anytime during the collection hours above. Teens may get service hours. Men are needed to help move donations to their proper display place or during sale hours to help load items into cars. All proceed are directed to the general funds of the parish. If you have questions, please contact Lucy at or lucys5959@yahoo.com St. Mary

3 Baptisms We joyfully welcome into the Church Annemarie Rose Cummings, Noah Kevin Mayer and Garrett Ramallosa Sadowski. First Friday/ First Saturday Devotions Join us for our First Friday and First Saturday devotions, June 2 nd and 3 rd. We have all day Adoration on Friday until just prior to the Saturday 9:15 am Mass. The customary Taize Holy Hour will be on Friday evening, June 2 nd, at 7:30pm in the Worship Center. First Saturday devotions will begin after the Saturday 9:15am Mass. There is a need for more Adorers on Friday afternoons from 1:00 to 6:00pm. Please come even if you can only stay for 30 minutes. Go and teach all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, until the end of the world. MT 28:20 LITURGY Please Pray for the Sick Robert Metzger, Tiffany Banules, Raymond Remeika, Peg Telesca, Ken Telesca, Presentation Novales, Fran Rensbarger, Ellen Neifert, Lilly Morris, Lamar Melton, Patricia Jaison, Martin Vloet, Lucy Sembach, John Moar, Gerard Maurer, Jack Cullison, Mary Parker, Carolyn O Hara, Joan Kraklau, Tom Caton, Beverly Worthington, Jan MacDonald, Irene Sabo, Billy Piga, Norma Baumgardner, Assunta Day, Patricia Jaison, Christina Vloet, Norita Lemoine, Larry Purdy, Greg Reinhart, Julie Reynolds, Frank Lisle, Virginia MacLauchlan, Pat Seiler, Lois Chase, Tony Cabrea, Maria Cabrea, Peter Tompkins, Maria Roman, Karen Hauck, Karen Schreiner, Bart Marconi, Charles Lehmann, Michael Heller, James LaLonde, Joline Unpingco, James Douglas Gawl, Mary Davis, Julie Adkins, Alan Starr, Gregory A. Heller, Julia Torro, Steve Bruce, Marilyn Avery, Becky Stingle, Larry Leidtke, Debra Christiano, Allan R. & Carolyn M. Brown, Corinne Frassa, Ngoc Dang, Joanne Benner, David Anderson, Julie Gazvoda, Maria Commins, Mary Chiarodo, Andrea Baker, Mary Pat Lane, Amelia Schmidt, Toni Morris, Antonia Bambauer, Hellen Metzler, Lisa Anderson, Diane Anderson, George Bonina Jr., Paul Anderson, Tom Copeland, Joanie Evans, Lynn Jones, Brian Banules, Mary Malone, Cathy Jones, Austin Ruby, and those in our book of prayers. Names will be kept on the list for a month. Please call then and advise if you need an extended time. Please Pray for the Deceased Meslow Frank Sienicki and Jimmy Marcotte. Lighthouse Catholic Media Check out the Lighthouse kiosk for new books and CD s. The featured book this week is Joan of Arc by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens). Learn about St. Joan for her feast day, May 30 th. Corpus Christi Procession - Sunday, June 18 th This year we will again process with the Blessed Sacrament on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. In order to allow more parishioners to participate, the route will be shorter. The procession will begin at 2:00pm from the Worship Center, and will proceed to the site of the future church. There, Father Barkett will commission the new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EM s), and the seasoned EM s will renew their commitment to serving the parish in this holy service. We will conclude with Benediction. Everyone in the parish is encouraged to come and share in this event, in which we express our love and devotion to Our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist. EM s, new and experienced, this day is especially important for you. Please make every effort to be there. Dates for Your Calendar May 29 th, 9:15am- Memorial Day Mass at the Historic Church Grotto May 31 st, 7:30pm- Confirmation with Bishop Burbidge (NO Confessions that evening) June 4 th, Last 5:00pm Mass of the school year June 18 th, 2:00pm- Corpus Christi procession, Benediction, and Commissioning Ceremony for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Altar Server Training There will be an Altar Server Training at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 10 th, in the Worship Center. All Servers need to attend if at all possible. Those interested in becoming new Altar Servers need to attend this meeting prior to being able to serve at the Altar. Training should last from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Altar Guild Linen Volunteers Needed We are looking for volunteers to assist in the washing and ironing of the church linens used at Sunday and daily Mass. This is a spiritually rewarding way to assist the church. Assignments are shared with a partner and you would be scheduled about every two months. If interested, please contact Frankie Morgan at or Cristina Villapando at St. Mary

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6 Rosary Leaders Each weekend there are many opportunities to lead the rosary before Mass. A step-by-step guide is available if you have never led the rosary before. Sign up is easy. From St. Mary s website, stmaryofsorrows.org, click the WebLinks tab, and then the Rosary Leader Sign Up. If you have questions, please call Mary McKay at , x112, or marym@stmaryofsorrows.org. Thank you to all who have been faithful volunteers in this service. We pray for the courage and conviction to tell and re-tell the story of Jesus' life, suffering, death and resurrection. ADULT FAITH FORMATION FORMED.org The Best Catholic Content All in one Place The Feast of the Visitation of Mary will be on May 31 st. Consider the joy with which she was greeted by her cousin and the beautiful prayer we were given from this meeting. Be inspired by St. Teresa of Kolkata in the 60-minute audio: Mary: Handmaid of the Lord. St. Teresa tells us that we, too, can do the will of God by saying "yes" to the Lord in the big and little things in our lives; nothing is too insignificant. Relics of Padre Pio visited the Diocese of Arlington last week. Learn more about the life of this modern-day saint by watching a movie available on FORMED. Choose between Padre Pio: Miracle Man (202 minutes) or Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth (182 minutes, dubbed). The Feast Day of St. Joan of Arc is on May 30 th. Seize the opportunity this year to read Joan of Arc by Mark Twain (available on FORMED under Inspirational Non-fiction). Mark Twain considered this his best and most important book, spending a dozen years researching the material and two more writing the story. Drawing on primary sources from both the English and the French, Twain created an historically accurate depiction of this young saint. He then used his great skills as a storyteller to bring to life this girl of deep faith who had the strength to address one king and lead an army into battle against another, and the grace to endure great suffering on behalf of the Lord. (If you prefer to read your books on paper, check out the Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk to purchase a paperback copy.) Register on FORMED.org with the St. Mary of Sorrows parish code (348713). ST. MARY S PRESCHOOL St. Mary s Preschool Registration For School Year We still have openings in our Tuesday and Thursday morning 3-year-old and afternoon 4-year-old programs. Interested families need to call Miss Elena in the Preschool Office to make an appointment for a tour, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION K - 6 th RE Office Summer Schedule RE classes have concluded for this school year so the RE Office will be moving to its summer schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:00am 4:00pm or by appointment, aidaw@stmaryofsorrows.org, , x129. Registration for the School Year Registration for the school year continues. Please bring your completed registration materials to the Religious Education Office. Questions? Please contact Aida Willis, aidaw@stmaryofsorrows.org, , x129. Are You Being Called to Serve as a Catechist? We are in need of Catechists to serve our children. Teaching is a wonderful way to continue your formation in the Catholic faith and grow in your own spirituality. (Children of Catechists have priority in class assignments and their fees are waived.) Is God calling you to participate in this important ministry? If you have any questions about registering or volunteering, please contact Aida Willis, aidaw@stmaryofsorrows.org, , x129. FORMED for Families The Devil must rage on the feast of the Ascension. Because it celebrates the day the God-man rose in glory to enter Heaven and sit at the right hand of His Father and human nature, created lower than the angels, was lifted higher. It was exalted by the Incarnation and established in Heaven at the Ascension. The sacred Body as well as the Spirit of the Son of God ascended to Heaven, and there He prepares a place for us. Learn more about the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord as you share the faith with your family using The Year and Our Children by Mary Reed Newland. This book and more are available on FORMED.org. Register using St. Mary s code: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Tracking Mary: Mysteries & Messages is the theme for the 2017 Vacation Bible School which will take place the week of July 24 th through 28 th. Please consider volunteering for VBS. We need a Faith Station Leader (to tell the stories of the apparitions), a Bible Station Leader (who will work with PreK-2nd graders going over the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary), a Snack Station Leader, and an Outdoor Activity Leader. Besides these, we will need many more people to make the week run smoothly. Please pray for those who have already volunteered and continue to pray to discern your role in this important ministry. If you have questions, need more information or are ready to volunteer, please contact Meghan Kuhn, the 2017 VBS Director (Meghan@princesstwinkletoes.com). Register by clicking the Parish Giving tab on the blue bar on St. Mary s website, and then clicking on Vacation Bible School. Volunteer and pay through this link, too! St. Mary

7 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 7 th - 8 th Junior High Youth Ministry maddyl@stmaryofsorrows.org Confirmation Date Confirmation is May 31 st at 7:30pm. Students and sponsors will need to be at St. Mary s no later than 6:30 pm. Please check your for full details. Bishop Burbidge will be the celebrant for the Sacrament of Confirmation. All Confirmandi and their sponsors will be required to attend a rehearsal on May 30 th at 7:00pm in the Worship Center. We are also looking for 7 th graders and one parent to help with the reception. Please Mrs. Maddy if you would like to volunteer. Jr High Workcamp 2017 July 10 th - 12 th, All rising 7-9 th Graders Welcome! What is Jr. High Workcamp? During the summer, middle school students gather from all over the diocese for 3 days packed with community service, epic fun, and inspiring opportunities to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. It also counts for 30 service hours. This service opportunity is going to be the highlight of your summer! I will put a money-back guarantee on that. Need more information, or want to sign up? Mrs. Maddy to reserve your spot! HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Timeout Tuesday Tuesday, May 30 th, 3:00 PM Farrell Hall All High School teens are invited this Tuesday after school for Timeout Tuesday. Join us to take a break mid-week with snacks, games, and friends. We will meet in Farrell Hall. Next Sunday, June 4 th SNL: Movie at the Historic Church (5:00-8:15pm) Join us for our end of the year finale. After Mass at the Worship Center, we will head over to the Historic Church for dinner, a movie, and time with friends. Parents, please be sure to arrange transportation to and from the HC. Steubenville Mission Trip Sunday, July 2 nd to Sunday, July 9 th, Steubenville Ohio Join us for an awesome week of serving on mission with your fellow teens. The week includes service work, prayer, and a weekend conference at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. It s an amazing experience. All 8 th -12 th graders welcome. Contact Mark to sign-up. CLC (Catholic Life Communities) Boys: Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:15pm Meet at Church Girls: Thursdays from 7:30 to 9pm Meet at Church Any questions? Contact Mark at marks@stmaryofsorrows.org 8 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY The Samaritan Fund Jesus taught us to be merciful like our heavenly Father (cf. Lk 6:36). In the parable of the Good Samaritan (cf. Lk 10:29-37), he condemned those who fail to help others in need, those who pass by on the other side (cf. Lk 10:31-32). By this example, he taught his listeners, and his disciples in particular, to stop and to help alleviate the sufferings of this world and the pain of our brothers and sisters, using whatever means are at hand, beginning with our own time, however busy we may be. Pope Francis Through the Samaritan Fund we are able to help men, women and children in need, regardless of their race, creed or national origin. What can you do? First, pray for those in need and for those who are dedicated to helping. Then, make a monetary donation to St. Mary s Samaritan Fund, so that we ll be able to continue responding as we have done, with prayer and financial assistance. Food Pantry Restocking This Sunday, May 28 th, we will have pantry re-stocking. If you can, please come to Farrell Hall at 1:30 pm to help sort and shelve the food that comes in the brown bags. For more information about the food pantry ministry, please carolm@stmaryofsorrows.org. Refugee Resettlement: Putting a Human Face on Refugees in Our Midst Join us on June 4 th, 2:30 to 5:30pm, at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 6531 Columbia Pike in Annandale to learn from refugee resettlement organizations about the programs and services available to support refugee resettlement, plus the personal stories of refugees who live in Fairfax County today. You will also hear from volunteers who serve the refugee community, and details on how you can give your time to these efforts. Refreshments will be served at 2:30pm; the program will begin at 3:30pm. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 31, Please register online mailto:ncsinterfaith@fairfaxcounty.gov or by calling Holy Hour for Life Beginning June 3 rd, St. Mary s will have a monthly Holy Hour for Life from 8:00am till 9:00am on Saturday morning at the conclusion of First Friday all night Adoration. Please join fellow parishioners in Eucharistic Adoration and to pray that all may respect life from conception to natural death and for the special pro-life intentions of St. Mary s parish ministries. The special Holy Hour for Life intention for June: To advocate and find families for orphans with Down syndrome and other special needs. For more information, please contact Mary Lalande at mary@lalande.com, and see ReecesRainbow.org. 700 St. Mary

8 The Car Ministry If you have a used car to donate, please consider The Car Ministry, a charitable agency that processes and repairs donated vehicles which are given at no cost to needy families and persons who can support a car and who have been referred by pastors and social workers. These vehicles transform people s lives because transportation allows them to obtain employment in places that were previously inaccessible and it makes them self-sufficient because they now have a means to get to work. For more information, contact Peter Garry, HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE Join Father Peffley s 26 th Annual Beach Week Join Father Peffley for the 26 th Annual Beach Week July 22 nd through July 29 th at Kill Devil Hills, NC. Experience fun and spiritual growth with Father and other families by spending time on the beach, playing games, going to daily Mass, listening to talks, having potluck dinners, praying the rosary at sunset and taking nightly walks to the local Dairy Queen. A variety of accommodations for this vacation are available at Wilbur and Orville Wright Court Days Inn # located at mile post 8 ½. Local homes for rent are also an option. For more information please contact Debbie and Jerry O Farrell at ocofhb@aol.com. Catholic Homeschool Conference The IHM National Homeschool Conference will be held at the Fredericksburg Expo & Convention Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy., in Fredericksburg, VA on Friday, June 23 rd, 9:00am - 9:00pm, and on Saturday, June 24 th, 9:00am - 4:30pm. This is the perfect event for those who are curious and want to discover more about Catholic homeschooling. Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, Dr. Ray Guarendi, Mr. Jeff Cavins and Mrs. Mary Ellen Barrett are confirmed speakers. Admission is free and pre-registration is not required. For more information, please visit or info@ihmconference.org. Come Join us at the Paul VI Boys Soccer Camp this Summer The camp runs from July 31 st - August 4 th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. There are a limited number of spots which means a very good camperto-instructor ratio. It's a fun and instructive camp for boys of all levels, and if your son is interested in playing at PVI the exposure to the coaches is invaluable. Please visit us at If you have any questions, please contact Coach Chuck LaPorte at claporte@paulvi.net or call Bishop Ireton High School Summer Camps Bishop Ireton High School announces its 2017 summer camp offerings at its Alexandria campus. The variety of camps includes sports, theater, and science. The ages served are rising 1 st graders through rising 12 th graders. Sign up online at bishopireton.org. Questions, contact Peter Hamer, , hamerp@bishopireton.org. WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sun 28 Simple Gifts 6:45 am MR Diaper Collection 8:00 am Foyer Mon 29 Memorial Day Mass 9:15 am OSMH Boy Scout Committee Meeting 7:00 pm OSMH RTA Counseling 7:30 pm UR Tues 30 Bible Study/Prayer Group 9:45 am UR Boutique 10:00 am FH Knights of Columbus 7:00 pm OSMH Confirmation Rehearsal 7:00 pm WC/FH Wed 31 AA 10:00 am OSMH Lord Teach Me to Pray 10:00 am UR Lord Teach Me to Pray 10:00 am 6L Legion of Mary 7:15 pm 6L Confirmation 7:30 pm WC Confirmation Reception 8:30 pm FH Thu 01 Rosary in Spanish 7:30 pm Chapel New Spirit Singers 7:30 pm WC Core Life Transformation 7:30 pm UR Boy Scout Troop 697 7:30 pm OSMH Marian Singers 7:30 pm MR Fri 02 Sharing Hope 7:30 pm OSMH Taize Holy Hour 7:30 pm WC Sat 03 Spanish Class 9:45 am 5L Sun 04 Simple Gifts 6:45 am MR Bishop Ireton High School Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria, welcomes new students to join our community for the school year. For more information contact Director of Admissions, Peter Hamer, at , hammerp@bishopireton.org. Bishop s Lenten Appeal (BLA) Pledges Thank you to everyone who pledged to the BLA! This appeal funds diocesan Vocations, Youth Ministry, Catholic Schools, Catholic Charities, Religious Education programs as well as many others. If you made a pledge that is still being paid, you should be receivingmonthly reminder statements. You also may go online to make a payment at For questions, please call the BLA office at Catholic Communication Campaign Collection Today, the second collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your support helps the CCC connect people to Christ, here and around the world, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. Half of the funds we collect remain in our diocese to support local efforts. Be a part of this campaign to spread the gospel message and support the collection today! Prime Time Single Catholics (PTSC) PTSC is a Washington-area social group serving single Catholics 40 and over. Contact us at contacting Patricia Hutteman at pava1319@gmail.com, , or John McBride at jfmcbride_526@hotmail.com, St. Mary