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February 16th, 2014 The 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord.” (Psalm 119)
February 22nd & 23rd, 2014
Weekday Mass Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. – Saturday Next Week’s Readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18(79A); 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48 OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: 3:45-5:00 p.m. (in English) Sundays: 1:00 p.m. (in Spanish) Following the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, in the Sanctuary or Chapel, and concludes with Benediction at NOON.
Monthly Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father for February 2014 Elders. That the Church and society may respect the wisdom and experience of older people. Collaboration in Evangelization. That priests, religious, and lay people may work together with generosity.
Parish Office Closed: The Parish Office will be closed on February 17th in honor of Presidents’ Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 18th, 2014.
Please Pray for the Sick of Our Parish: Betsy Buscher, Edie Hendricks, Ed Masternak, Elizabeth Darcy, Andy Weatherby, Carol Mislevy, Regina Panca, George Farah,
Michael Elgart, Gwen Leonard, Orwin Dow, brother-in-law of Robert Martin, Brad Johnson, brother in law of Linda Johnson Patty Baker,
Elizabeth Kirincich, Ann S. Burnett, Jane Hendrix, Stephen McAllister, Richard Simko, Michelle Hunter,
Pedro Escobal, Mary Jo Miller, Gerard Brannon, Megan Brennan, Lorraine Blaise, Joan MacClain, Angela
Bettenger, Carmen Regio, Angie Cullen, Kathryn Rodriguez, Elizabeth Platt, Gina Johnson,
Julie Rossettie, Arline Schroeder, Teresa Berna, Susan Wardynski, Stephen Paulus, Louise McLaughlin,
Peter Fabian, Cathy T. Balsitis, Robert Clark New Website for St. Ann Parish: We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website for St. Ann Parish. Our new website can be found at http://www.stannchurch.org/ Thank you to Mona Fox, Ted Stump, Steve Breighner, Marcela Inchauspe de Cortes, Tip Barbara and everyone who worked so hard and gave such valuable feedback during the creation process.
MASS TIMES
MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS LECTOR # 1 LECTOR # 2
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Fr. Frederic Mabe Mizengo,
C.I.C.M.
Bates, K.; Bates, M.; Jaslow, D.; Jaslow, K.;
Wilson, A.
Cross Bearer: Bardo, J. Server 1: Bardo, P. Server 2: Emanuel, C.
Rogers Garcia
Sun. 8:00 a.m. Fr. Ramel O. Portula, C.I.C.M
Martin, P.; Breighner, M.; Joyce, S.; Kormos, J.;
McCarthy, D.
Cross Bearer: Machion, L. Server 1: TBD Server 2: TBD
Hodson Crean
Sun. 9:30 a.m. Fr. Frederic Mabe Mizengo,
C.I.C.M.
Derbyshire, B.; Cahir, MA; Cahir, M.; Kaufman, W.; Lekang, D.; Lekang, J.;
Stephenson, A.
Cross Bearer: Rolla, J. Server 1: Green
Server 2: Anderson, R.
Powell Stephenson
Sun. 11:00 a.m. Fr. Ramel O. Portula, C.I.C.M
Rivera, S.; Burke, P.; Cooper, R.; Hines, M.; Keens, T.;
McGuirk, P.; McKinney, M.
Cross Bearer: Woods, J. Server 1: Hamilton, D. Server 2: Hamilton, J.
Burke Guttman
Sun. 1:30 p.m. Fr. Frederic Mabe Mizengo,
C.I.C.M. Check w/ Coordinator Check w/ Coordinator Maria Luisa Castillo Mariel Syed
Page 3 February 16th, 2014 Holy Land Christians Display of Olivewood Handmade Carvings : February 15th & 16th after all Masses: This sale helps to promote the traditional industries of the Christians in the Holy Land. Please stop by.
2014 BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL BEGINS! The mailing from Bishop Loverde regarding the 2014 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) was sent in late January. After reflecting upon the many blessings that God has given you, please prayerfully consider making a pledge of support to this important appeal that funds many programs and ministries that serve people in need and further Jesus’ Mission in our diocese. Adult Religious Enrichment Program at St. Ann Parish The Adult Religious Enrichment Program of St. Ann Parish invites you to attend their Winter 2014 Series. Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels – Placing the Gospel texts into context will be presented by Fr. Michael J. Gallagher, professor emeritus at Trinity University in Washington, D.C., and a former instructor in Education for Parish Service in Virginia will be presenting this series. The series concludes on Monday, February 17th at St. Ann Parish, 5000 N. 10th St. Arlington, VA 22205, 7:30—9:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall. In case of snow, call (703) 243-8776 to see if program is cancelled. Community Sunday: February 22 after 5:30 Mass and February 23 after each morning Mass and before and after the 1:30 Spanish Mass. Did you ever wonder what happens here at St. Ann’s between Sundays during the week? Are you feeling called to help others? Do you have a little time, or a lot, to help meet the many needs within our parish? Community Sunday is a perfect opportunity to find out more about all of St. Ann’s many activities and ministries. Plan to come and meet fellow parishioners who volunteer in various ministries. Chat with them to understand what they do. You might discover you have time or talent to share with our parish community. There are many ways to volunteer – you can offer an hour, a day; you can serve from home, at the Church, or in the community. Volunteering not only serves our community but is a wonderful way to deepen your faith and connect with great people. We are sure to have a group that fits your interests, schedule, and circumstances. We will also have Sunday coffee and donuts. All taking place in the Parish Hall after the Saturday Vigil Mass and each morning Mass and after the 1:30 Spanish Mass. Please mark your calendars and plan on coming! Nuestra comunidad hispana es invitado y bienvenido más! Questions? Contact Mona Fox by phone: (703) 243-7293, or email: [email protected].
Saturday, February 15th 8:30 a.m. + Valerie MacClain 5:30 p.m. Special Intention for the Comfort of the John Scaria Porcinnolil
Sunday, February 16th 8:00 a.m. For the People 9:30 a.m. + Patricia Swing Special Intention for Jane Mueller + Mary Helen Wright 11:00 a.m. +Dermot Hennessy 1:30 p.m. No Intention Offered
Monday, February 17th 8:30 a.m. + Genevieve Basto Tuesday, February 18th 8:30 a.m. + Parents of Patricia Albert Wednesday, February 19th 8:30 a.m. Danny Eichers 11:00 a.m. Sunrise Nursing Home Mass – No Intention Offered Thursday, February 20th 8:30 a.m. + Angelo Guerra + Sandra Snow Friday, February 21st 8:30 a.m. + Beatrice Kiernan Saturday, February 22nd 8:30 a.m. + Lewis MacClain 5:30 p.m. + Margaret Hayden Burke + Betty Warren Sunday, February 23rd 8:00 a.m. No Intention Offered 9:30 a.m. Special Intention for Chris Strasser Special Intention for Nora Newman Special Intention for the Healing of Julie Rossettie 11:00 a.m. + Robert T. Weisback 1:30 p.m. For the People
St. Ann Parish is Happy to Welcome, Sr. Louise Alff, OSF
Ministry: Serving with a Caring Heart Friday, February 28th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM St. Ann Parish Hall An Evening of Reflection for All Parish Ministers. - Rejuvenate your ministry spirit - Deepen your Lenten journey - Rekindle your call of discipleship - Grow in your spiritual life
Please register by Feb. 26 by calling the parish office at 703-528-6276 or email [email protected]. Presenter: Sr. Louise Alff, OSF is Franciscan Sister who has spoken nationally and internationally on topics of spirituality and parish life. She has also ministered on the parish and diocesan level.
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Religious Education
News Feb 16 – NO SUNDAY CLASSES (President’s Day weekend) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 7th Grade Confirmation Commitment Ceremony Feb 22 (5:30 Mass) or Feb 23 (11 am Mass) – 7th Graders from RE Sunday Classes (Email [email protected] for your preference) To all Parishioners: The 7th Grade Confirmation Candidates will acknowledge their commitment to a life of service, love, peace, justice for all and receive a signing of the cross on their foreheads. Their parents and congregation at each of these Masses will also participate by acknowledging their support with a verbal “Yes, we will.” Please pray for these young people as they make this step toward receiving their Confirmation in the fall of 2015. ----------------------------------------------------------------
1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
DUE NOW: Registration Form & Sacramental Fee due March 19/22: Forgiveness Day/ 1st Reconciliation May 3: Jesus Day May 17/18: 1st Communion ----------------------------------------------------------------
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Aug 4 to 8! Registration OPEN!
Pick up at the Welcome table and outside the RE office WE NEED YOU!
Contact Maureen McDonough at [email protected] to become a part of the planning team or volunteering as a teen councilor or activity leader.
Full-time Director of Religious Education Needed Saint Ann Church (Arlington)
A small parish with a desire to grow both spiritually and in size, Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church in Arlington, Virginia, seeks missionary dynamism in a salaried, full-time Director of Religious Education. This person will oversee a parish catechetical program that includes, but is not limited to, a religious education program for preschool through 12th grade. A Masters degree in Theology/Religious Education or a related field, or a certificate in ministry or theology from a Catholic college or university, is strongly preferred. The cultivation of a strong interior life, anchored in Christ, is essential. Send cover letter and resume by February 28, 2014 to Father Mel O. Portula, CICM at [email protected]. No telephone calls please.
The Good News from
St. Ann School
Believe • Achieve • Inspire
Saint Ann Catholic School continues to accept applications for the 2014-2015 school year. Please
contact the school office at 703-525-7599 or visit our website at www.stann.org to learn more
about our school.
St. Ann School. . . The little school with big results.
TAKE COMMUNION TO HOSPITAL PATIENTS - TRAINING SESSION Feb 27, 4:45 pm (Thursday) Over 20 St. Ann parishioners are taking communion to Catholics in the Virginia Hospital Center, once a week or every other week. The Hospital's “Volunteer Training” session of about an hour is on February 27 in the Hospital Auditorium. You will visit with a current Hospital Minister to make sure this is the ministry for you, but this training only takes place three times a year. We are organized into small teams for each day of the week. After training, you visit patients in one area of the Hospital on a particular day. Call Mary Green 703-850-0971 [email protected] or 703-534-2166, home. Bagged Meals for the Homeless: St. Ann will be preparing bagged meals for the homeless at 4:45 p.m. in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, February 18th, 2014. Come and be part of one of the wonderful things St. Ann Parish does to help others in our community. ST. ANN’S CREDIT UNION: Annual Meeting: The 65th annual meeting for the membership of St. Ann’s Arlington Federal Credit Union will be held February 23, 2014 in the lower level of the church, Room 105, at 1:00 PM. 4th Quarter Dividend: The Credit Union paid a 4th Quarter dividend of .6% . Annual member statements were mailed the week of January 12th. If you do not receive a statement stop by the Credit Union or contact Mary Green at 703-528-3434 or [email protected]. Loans Available: If you are looking for an auto or home equity loan, check with the Credit Union to learn about our competitive interest rates. We also make personal unsecured loans of up to $5,000 (and in some cases $10,000), which are a great alternative to much higher interest rate credit card debt and can even be used to consolidate existing debt. Please contact Mary Green at 703-528-3434 to discuss how a Credit Union loan might meet your needs. Extended Sunday Hours: The Credit Union will remain open until 2:45 on the second Sunday of each month to better meet the needs of our entire parish community. Thank you so volunteers from St. Ann's for the Oral Rehydration Project. I hope everyone felt it was worthwhile! We very much appreciated the help and good humor of the volunteers! Over 30,000 packets of the oral rehydration salts were prepared at this project--that is 7,000 more than we got done last year--and it was because of the efforts of all of those great volunteers.
Page 5 February 16th, 2014 FIRST HONORS SECOND HONORS (Average of 96 and above) (Average of 90-95) Senam Adedze Taylor Baker Patrice Dour Peter Jude Bardo Emily Fisk Kaylynn Boswell Timothy Fleury Isabel David Kate Kennedy Caitlin Early Mary Claire Kogler Elizabeth Fleury Mac Mulock Jack Hughes Sarah O'Donnell Natalia Ivanauskas Elijah Poole Joseph Khat Elizabeth Stevens Francesca Larson Taylor West Sydney Machion John Markowicz Eric Pacheco Keely Pence Ellie Pierpoint Elissa Poole Maddie Ryan Michael Stevens Katie Svoboda Cate Walker Luisa Watt
Volunteer Opportunities at St. Ann: Attention all handymen and women! With the St. Ann loan being paid off, we now can turn our attention to other projects that will enhance the beauty, functionality and efficiency of our parish facilities. We are looking for volunteers that can assist in managing various projects, and volunteers that would like to get their hands dirty and be active in the various renovation and capitalization projects. If this ministry sounds appealing, please send Nick Babiak an email at [email protected]. In addition, if you see something in the parish that is in need of repair, upgrading or facility suggestions please send Nick an email. Convent Rehabilitation: A group is being formed to study potential rehabilitation of the St Ann Convent building. After years of sitting vacant, some major renovations are anticipated in order to bring the building up to current codes. We are seeking Architects, Engineers, Commercial Real Estate professionals or Contractors that may be able to provide valuable insight on this project. If you are interested, please contact Dominic Machion at [email protected] or 703-521-1538. Thank you. Car Raffle Help Needed! Once again St. Ann Parish will be participating in the All Saints multi-parish car raffle. Prizes include 5 cars and 20 cash awards. A committee is forming to run the car raffle at St. Ann during February-April. Most importantly, we need assistance with the accounting part of the ticket sales. Help is also needed to send out the raffle ticket mailing and to sell tickets on Sundays during Masses. If you can help in any way, please contact Denise Brown at 703-243-3772 or [email protected]. Thanks!
FROM THE FINANCE COUNCIL: After our Annual Stewardship Report for the 2012-2013 fiscal year was sent to all parishioners last fall, a few parishioners had questions about the parish support for the school. The actual amount for 2012-13 was $304,000 while the budgeted amount for 2013-14 was $208,000, and they expressed concern that the parish was reducing its support for the school. The reality is quite the opposite. As background, the parish “contribution for Catholic education” has been set at $223,572 annually since 1986. Over the years our parish has contributed over $6 million for Catholic education in our school. For any year in which school tuitions, fundraising efforts and other income do not cover the total school expenses, the parish contribution for Catholic education increases. In the 2010-11 and 2012-13 fiscal years, even with tuition increases, the parish contribution exceeded $300,000(An enrollment decline/increase of less than 10 pupils can shift the financials by tens of thousands of dollars). There has been a significant increase in tuition for St Ann Catholic School in recent years. For this school year, families in the parish are paying $6,030 for one child; $10,460 for two; and $14,375 for three children. There is diocesan financial aid available to reduce this somewhat. For this fiscal year (2013-14), due to increased enrollment with incremental tuition increases, the school revenues are forecasted to exceed expenses such that the budget for the parish “contribution to Catholic education” could be reduced to $208,000. Should there still be a favorable difference between the budgeted amount and the normal contribution($223,572) on June 30,2014, it could be placed in a reserve account for future years. We are concerned that the financial pressures on our parish families with children may cause them to not choose Catholic education, since public education is available and it is paid for by the taxes of all Arlington residents. The Finance Council is considering additional longer term financing methods to recommend to Fr. Mel so that our parish continues to provide outstanding Catholic Education at a reasonable cost, as it has for the last 60 years. St Ann School certainly is the little school with big results, which includes national recognition as a “Blue Ribbon School of Excellence! We encourage parishioners to continue to be generous in your contributions, as this very much includes our investment in Catholic education. As we approach this effort, we welcome suggestions from all parishioners, either by mail to the parish office or by email to Fr. Mel ([email protected]) using “Contribution to Catholic Education” in the subject line.
