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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM (Folk Choir) 6:30 PM (Misa en Español) Sunday………………… 7:30 AM (Cantor)
9:00 AM (Solemn Mass) 10:30 AM (Children’s Mass) 12:30 PM (Misa en Español)
Monday-Friday…………7:00 & 9:00 AM Saturday…………………9:00 AM First Friday…………….. 7:00 PM Federal Holidays……… 9:00 AM RECONCILIATION (Confesiones) Friday…………………… 7:00-7:30 P.M. First Friday……………… 6:30-7:00 P.M. Saturday………………… 8:30-9:00 AM & 4:00-4:30 PM
EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
Wednesday………………9:30 AM -7:00 PM Benediction First Friday………………7:30 PM -8:30 AM Saturday
Holy Family
Catholic Church 14160 Ferndale Road
Dale City, VA 22193
January 31, 2016
CLERGY
Pastor………..…………...Rev. Gerard Creedon
Parochial Vicars………...Rev. Alexander Diaz Amaya
Rev. John T. O’Hara
Permanent Deacons……Mr. Vincent Einsmann
Mr. Joseph L. Santiago
Mr. Helio Gomez
In Residence……………Rev. Bjorn C. Lundberg
PARISH INFORMATION
Telephone……………….. 703-670-8161
Fax ………………………... 703-670-8323
Web Site: holyfamilycatholicchurchdalecity.org
E-mail [email protected]
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri………………….. 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Saturday………………….9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Sunday……………………9:00 AM—2:00 PM
Holy Family Catholic School
Principal…………………. Mrs. Sarah Chevlin
Preschool Director………Mrs. Judi Peacott
Office Manager…………..Mrs. Kathy Murphy
Telephone……………….. 703-670-3138
NEW PARISHIONERS and those with address changes….Welcome to Holy Family Catholic Church! We are very
pleased to have you join as a parish member. Simply fill out the information below and return it to us and we will contact you.
God Bless, Fr. Gerry Creedon
Name:_____________________________________ Home Phone:_________________ Cell# :________________
Address:________________________________________ City:______________ St:______ Zip Code:__________
PASTOR’S CORNER Dear Parishioners, Ash Wednesday is around the cor-ner; Feb 10th. With Lent all of us are given a new chance to renew our bap-tismal commitment. Bishop Loverde's theme for Lent urges; "Go forth as heralds of God's mercy". God's mercy gives us a second chance at the task of disciple-ship. We in turn need to offer others a second chance. To assist us in our renewal and repentance the church offers us the three traditional disciplines of prayer, fasting and alms-giving. I invite you to join me on Mondays at 9:30 am for "Pastor's Lenten reflections on the scriptures". Loca-tion to be announce. In the area of alms-giving, the Bishop's Lenten Ap-peal offers us the opportunity to make a sacrifice to support the outreach of our diocese. Bishop Loverde, in his last period of service before retirement, wants to leave his successor a Diocese well equipped to do the works of mercy. Come ready to make a commit-ment next weekend. Here at Holy Family we benefit in many ways from this Appeal. I especially want to raise up the help our school is given to offer tuition assistance to our more needy families. The education offered at Holy Family is a tremendous hand up to families whose children would otherwise struggle. A central symbol on our altar during Lent is the rice bowl. Rice is the staple food of many of the world's hungriest people. Through CRS (Catholic Relief Ser-vices) and our own Mission Outreach we use Opera-tion Rice Bowl funds to reach out to children and families who lack basic necessities on every conti-nent.
Mercy!
Fr. Gerry Creedon
Nuevos Feligreses y Feligreses con Cambio de dirección ¡Bienvenido a la Iglesia la Sagrada Familia! Estamos muy contentos que se
van a inscribir como miembro de la parroquia. Favor de llenar la siguiente información y devuélvalo a la oficina y nos pondremos en
contacto con usted.
Nombre:_________________________________ Teléfono (Casa):______________ Teléfono Celular:________________
Dirección:______________________________________ Ciudad:______________ Edo:____ Código Postal:______
El Rinconcito del Padre
Estimados Feligreses, El Miércoles de Ceniza esta a la vuelta de la esquina, el 10 de febrero. Con la Cuaresma, a todos nosotros se nos da una nueva oportunidad para renovar nuestro compromiso bautismal. El tema Cuaresmal del Obispo Loverde nos invita a; "Salid como heraldos de la Miseri-cordia de Dios". La Misericordia de Dios nos da una se-gunda oportunidad en la tarea de discípulo. Nosotros, en torno, tenemos que ofrecer a los demás una segunda oportunidad.
Para ayudarnos en nuestra renovación y arrepentimien-to la Iglesia nos ofrece las tres disciplinas tradicionales de la oración, el ayuno y la limosna.
Les invito a que me acompañen los lunes a las 9:30am para "Reflexiones Cuaresmales de las Escrituras con el Párroco".
En el área de la limosna, la Petición Cuaresmal del Obis-po nos ofrece la oportunidad de hacer un sacrificio para apoyar los programas de ayuda de nuestra diócesis. El Obispo Loverde, en su último año de servicio antes de su jubilación, quiere dejar a su sucesor una Diócesis bien equipada para hacer las obras de misericordia. Vengan preparados para hacer un compromiso el próximo fin de semana.
Aquí, en la Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia nos benefi-ciamos en muchos aspectos de esta Petición. Yo especial-mente deseo engrandecer la ayuda que se le da a nues-tra escuela para ofrecer ayuda de matrícula a nuestras familias más necesitadas. La educación que se ofrece en Sagrada Familia es una tremenda mano a las familias cuyos hijos, de otro modo, lucharían.
Un símbolo central en nuestro Altar durante la Cuares-ma es el Tazón de Arroz. El arroz es el alimento básico de muchas de las personas que más sufren de hambre en el mundo. A través de CRS y nuestra propia Misión de Ayuda utilizamos los fondos de la Operación Tazón de Arroz para llegar a los niños y familias que carecen de las necesidades básicas de todos los continentes.
¡Misericordia! Padre Gerardo
Generosity Report Thank you for your continued support!
Offertory Donations
For the weekend of 1/23 & 1/24 will be
reported next weekend.
Second & Special Collections for
January 2016
Jan 01 The Solemnity of Mary
Jan 10 HELP
Jan 17 Parish Repairs and Maintenance
Jan 24 Latin America
Stewardship Reflections
January 31, 2016
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Love is patient, love is kind.
It is not jealous, it is not pompous.” (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Do you get jealous?
Do you focus more on the things that other people
have than on the gifts that God has given to you?
Are you pompous?
Do you acquire more possessions to impress others?
At times we are all guilty of these things.
Pray for more humility.
Pray to become less self-centered and more
God-centered.
2016 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal Begins! This month many of us will receive a mailing from Bishop
Loverde regarding the 206 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA).
The theme for the 2016 BLA is “Go forth as heralds of
God’s mercy.”
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 minis-
tries that serve the people in our diocese. Every pledge is
an expression of God’s love a mercy!
~
Comienza La Petición Cuaresmal Del Obispo de 2015!
Este mes, Monseñor Loverde enviara correspondencia so-
bre la Petición Cuaresmal del Obispo do 2016. El tema de
esta Petición Cuaresmal del Obispo es “Vayan adelante co-
mo heraldos de la misericordia de Dios.”
Después de reflexionar sobre las muchas bendiciones reci-
bidas de Dios, les ruego que en espíritu de oración y sacrifi-
cio consideren la posibilidad de hacer a promesa de contri-
bución para apoyar este importante llamamiento que permi-
te financiar muchos programas y ministerios al servicio de
miles de personas de nuestra Diócesis. Cuando nos unimos
como un cuerpo en Cristo, podemos hacer tanto para ayudar
a tantas personas!
Faith Direct is the innovative solution that allows you to support our parish using electronic funds transfer from either a bank account or credit/debit card just as you may do now with your mortgage payment, cable bill or other expenses. Faith Direct es la solución innovadora que le permite apo-yar a nuestra iglesia mediante transferencia electrónica de fondos desde una cuenta bancaria o tarjeta de crédito/debito, del mismo modo que puede hacer ahora con las factures de servicios.
2015 2016
Week of : 1/23 & 1/24
February 1, 2016 - February 7, 2016 † Denotes Mass for Deceased
Monday: 7:00 AM Devon & Krystel August 9:00 AM † Mary Markish Tuesday: 7:00 AM † Robert V. Bernhardt 9:00 AM † Leo Trynock Wednesday: 7:00 AM Thomas Wheeler 9:00 AM † Herbert W. Swoope Thursday: 7:00 AM † June Fay Poczatek 9:00 AM † Douglas Guernsey Friday: 7:00 AM Special Intention 9:00 AM † Julio Lopez 7:00 PM † Colby Thomas Smith Saturday:
9:00 AM Barbara Resnick 5:00 PM † Eric B. Celis 6:30 PM † Knights of Columbus Sunday: 7:30 AM † Anne Kalis 9:00 AM † Eileen Dullea 10:30 AM † Robert Tekampe 12:30 PM All Holy Family Parishioners
He said to them, "Today
this Scripture passage is
fulfilled in your hear-
ing." And all spoke
highly of him and were
amazed at the gracious
words that came from
his mouth. They also asked, "Isn't this the son of
Joseph?" - Lk 4:21-22
Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/Ps 71:1-6, 15-17/1 Cor
12:31--13:13 or 13:4-13/Lk 4:21-30
Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-7/
Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7-10/Heb 2:14-18/
Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10-12/
Mk 6:7-13
Friday: Sir 47:2-11/Ps 18:31, 47, 50-51/
Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9-14/Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/Ps 138:1-5, 7-8/
1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11/Lk 5:1-11
Readings for the Week of January 31, 2016
This week at Holy Family
Monday, February 1, 2016 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary—Church 6:00 PM Admin Use - Data Entry - Liturgy Office 6:00 PM School Band Concert - Fr. Griffin Hall 7:00 PM Legion of Mary - Immaculate Heart of Mary - Meeting Room 7:00 PM Spanish Legion of Mary - Teachers Lounge 7:00 PM Reunion de la Familia de Nazaret - Baptistery 7:00 PM Cursillo - Deacon’s Office 7:00 PM Reunion del Grupo Timon - Room 6 7:00 PM Choir Practice - Church 7:00 PM Youth Ministry H.S. Basketball Practice - Fr. Griffin Hall 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 1392 Meeting - Teen Center 7:00 PM E.S.O.L. Winter/Spring Classes - Room 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 9:45 AM Legion of Mary Meeting - Baptistery 3:30 PM HFCS Varsity Basketball Practice - Fr. Griffin Hall 7:00 PM Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms 7:00 PM Jr. Legion of Mary Meeting - Teachers Lounge 7:00 PM Legion of Mary (Spanish) - Liturgy Office
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 9:30 AM Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament - Church 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 9:30 AM Crafters Gathering - Teen Center 10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Baptistery 6:00 PM Middle School Dance - Fr. Griffin Hall 7:00 PM Benediction - Church - Deacon Gomez 7:00 PM Crecimientos - Grupo 2 - Room 1 7:00 PM Ensayo del Coro del Grupo de Oracion - Teen Center 7:00 PM Confirmation Retreat Facilitator Meeting - Meeting Room 7:00 PM R.C.I.A. Class (Spanish) - Room 7 7:00 PM R.C.I.A. Class (English) - Room 6 7:00 PM E.S.O.L. Registrations - Roon 2,3,4,5,8 7:30 PM Schola Choir Practice - Church
Thursday, February 4, 2016 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 3:30 PM HFCS Varsity Basketball Practice - Fr. Griffin Hall 5:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:00 PM Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms 7:00 PM Sunday Spanish Choir Rehearsal - Meeting Room 7:00 PM Reunion de Ministerios - Room 1 7:00 PM First Communion Parent Only Meeting - Church 7:30 PM Pastoral Council Meeting - Liturgy Office
Friday, February 5, 2016 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 3:00 PM HFCS Girl Scout Meeting - Teen Center 7:00 PM First Friday Mass - Church 7:00 PM Grupo de Oracion y de Jovenes - Fr. Griffin Hall, room 6 & 7 7:15 PM Agape Meeting - Meeting Room 8:00 PM All Night Adoration - Church
Saturday, February 6, 2016 7:30 AM HFCS—Basketball Tournament - Fr. Griffin Hall 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study - Meeting Room 9:30 AM Executive Committee Meeting - Pastor’s Office 11:00 AM Baptism Preparation Class (Spanish) - Baptistery 7:30 PM Convalidaciones - Fr. Griffin Hall, room 7 & 10
Sunday, February 7, 2016 8:30 AM Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms 10:30 AM RCIA (English) - Room 6 11:00 AM RCIA (Spanish) - Room 7 12:30 PM Youth Ministry HS Basketball Games - Fr. Griffin Hall 1:30 PM Social Ministry—Conozca sus Derechos” - Baptistery 2:00 PM Baptism’s in Spanish - Church 6:30 PM PULSE - Teen Center
Remember in your prayers...
The sick of our Parish Community: Alberta Boakey, Stephen Ritter, Doug Codhran, Michael
Kilpatrick, Pete Luisa, Woodrow Costello, Lexie Rucker,
Larry Olijar, Lawrence Shannon, Frank Begg, Rita Ligot-
ski, Mary Ash, John Campos, Olivia Bowie, Eric Fuller,
Molly Barcalow.
Please pray for our deceased relatives and
friends: Franny Callahan, Dorothy Louise Detorie,
Phil McFadden, Mary Bathurst, Mauro Reynaldo Rodri-
guez, Neil Bresnahan, Geraldine Mullins.
Pray for our military men and women and
their families, may God keep them safe and out
of harms way: Diana Cabrera, Emilio Lopez, Kenny Molina, Zachary
Ritter, Erick Noland, Natalie Campos, Capt. Airforce ,
Ivan Solvado Sanchez, Maria & Cesar Hernandez, Vic-
toria Lopez, Jason Budoya, Nicolas Potter, Lance Cor-
poral Jared E. Middleton, George Frye, U.S. Marine,
Dawn Sloan.
(Please let us know if your loved one returned safely home.)
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Holy Family School and Parish will follow Prince Wil-
liam County Schools for school closings, delays and
early closings.
Masses are not cancelled .
Parish activities also follow Prince William County
Schools if schools close early or are closed all day, all
parish activities (such as religious education classes,
group meetings, etc.) are cancelled.
Holy Family Parish Office and Employees follow the
Prince William County Schools for delays or closures.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2016
“Before you were born, I consecrated you.” If you think that you may be set apart by the
Lord to serve Him as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life,
Call Father J.D. Jaffe (703) 841-2514, or write:
STAFF DIRECTORY
Parish Staff Mrs. Daisy Ramos, Office Manager 703-670-8161 x302 Mrs. Blanca Sloan, Office Assistant 703-670-8161
Mrs. Damaris Santiago, Secretary 703-670-8161 x301 Mrs. Juana Bernal, Receptionist 703-670-8161 Miss Rosa Rivera, Weekend Receptionist 703-670-8161
Mrs. Jodi Williams, Bookkeeper 703-670-8161 x306
Mr. Sergio Gonzales, Facilities Director 703-670-8161 x309 Mr. Ray Watson, Facilities Assistant 703-670-8161 x309
Mrs. Elia Rodriguez, Rectory Administrator 703-670-8161
Liturgy and Music Deacon Gomez & Jeanine Evans, Liturgy Coordinators Ms. Janet Munford, Music Coordinator
Religious Education & Youth Ministry Fr. Diaz, Director of Faith Formation 703-670-8161 x304 Mrs. Toni Papp, Director of Youth Ministry 703-670-8161 x311 Mrs. Linda Bishop, Secretary 703-670-8161 x308 Mrs. Patricia Soriano, Secretary 703-670-8161 x325
Social Ministry Mrs. Matty Lupo, Director 703-670-8161 x312 Ms. Guadalupe Thompson, Special Projects Volunteer 703-670-8161 x312 Mrs. Ana Lemus, Assistant 703-670-8161 x336 Volunteer Line 703-670-8161 x313 Food Pantry & Assistance 703-730-1791
Bulletin Submissions Deadline: Monday, noon Please email submissions to………. [email protected]
Altar Flower Donation Program
A lovely way to celebrate a special
occasion or honor a loved one.
If you would like to donate
to our flower program, please come to
the front office or email us at
We want to communicate with you!
Flocknote, our newest tool is easy! 2 ways:
https://new.flocknote.com/HolyFamilyCatholicChur19/my
Fill in: First name, Last name
Cell phone, Email
OR Send a TEXT to 84576, Type in HFRE
You will receive a text with a link. Click the link or
reply with your email address.
Choose which method you want to receive infor-
mation (text or email) and from what groups.
Youth Ministry and Religious Education are going
to be sending updates and notices through
Flocknote.
Pilgrim Statue
The statue of Fatima is a Pilgrim statue and makes regular visits to the faithful to inspire and lead us closer to our Lord.
Did you know that you can have the Pilgrim Virgin visit in your home for a week? For more informa-tion please call Mary Hawkes at 703-772-9908.
Seminario sobre los derechos del Inmigrante en Español
Caridades Católicas – Hogar Inmigrante, va a pre-sentar información sobre los derechos del inmi-grante, Todos serán bienvenidos. Va a explicar los derechos civiles que tiene cada persona presente en este país, sin importar su estatus migratorio. Aprenda qué hacer si viene la policía, o inmigra-ción a tu casa o lugar de trabajo, o si un familiar fue detenido o deportado. Reciba consejos sobre cómo preparar un plan de emergencia para su fa-milia. El seminario es gratis y se realizará el domin-go, 7 de febrero de 1:30‐3:00pm en el Baptisterio.
Youth Ministry & Religious Education
Jan 24 Facilitator Meeting, 5 pm
Jan 24 Basketball—Holy Family 1 vs. St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton, 2 pm at St. Francis
Holy Family 2 vs. St. Francis, 3 pm at St. Francis
Jan 24 PULSE, 6:30—8:30 pm ”Proving God’s Existence,”
dinner, dessert (8th graders welcome to attend)
Jan 26 Mandatory Parent meeting for parents of
Confirmation Year 1 students 7 PM, (information
regarding the retreats will be covered)
Jan 31 PULSE, 6:30-8:30 pm, Play Night, games, dinner,
dessert, dress comfortably & shoes you can run in
Feb 07 NO PULSE or Facilitator meeting
Feb 09 Confirmation (Year 2) students—First Communion
Mass 7:15 pm
WorkCamp 2016! One week of repairing homes, prayer, games, teamwork
and challenges with 800 teens. Open to all high school
teens. Be involved in something HUGE.
LAST CHANCE TO JOIN! Contact the Youth Ministry
Office by Feb 2nd for registration details. Next manda-tory meeting February 9th.
HELP WANTED...We are in need of an adult male (25
years or older) to be a leader for the week.
Basketball Referee Needed Basketball Referees are needed for our
high school league. Games are Sundays be-
tween 1-5 PM. Contact Ray Clark at ray-
Works of Mercy Opportunities Packing food in Backpacks for Kids - February 10, March 9
at 4:45 PM in Room 9 (Science Lab)
Bringing Food for Backpack program (30 minutes credit
each time you bring food) – items needed: canned soup,
individual Mac & cheese, granola bars, snack packs of
fruit.
Valentine’s Day Dinner/Dance – Feb 13th (sign up for any
or all) Set up 12-2 PM, Servers 7-10 PM, Clean up 11:30
PM – 1 AM, contact Laurie Dunlop at [email protected]
or 254-247-5805
Helping the Basketball team on Sundays (setting up,
keeping score, time clock, cleaning up) – contact Ray
Clark 703-862-5463 or come to practice on Mondays at
7 PM in Fr. Griffin Hall.
Direct # for Social Ministry & Food Pantry 703-730-1791
Do you want to contribute to us? America’s Charities - ID #558
UNITED WAY COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
SOCIAL MINISTRY
English Classes We offer English classes on Mondays and Wednesdays 7pm-9pm at Holy Family Church. Registration fro classes will be on January 25th and January 27th from 7pm-9pm. We offer six levels of classes. The cost is $60 for the semester and includes the textbook. We only accept cash or money orders. For more information call Hogar Immigrant Services at 571-208-1572.
Clases de Ingles Ofrecemos clases de ingles los lunes y miércoles de 7pm-9pm. Inscripción para el Nuevo semestre será el 25 y 27 de enero entre las 7pm-9pm en nuestra iglesia La Sagrada Familia. Ofrecemos seis niveles de clases. El precio de estas clases es $60 por 12 semanas y incluye el libro. Solo aceptamos efecti-vo o giro postal. Si requiere mas información, llame a Hogar Immigrant Services al 571-208-1572.
Volunteers Needed Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington-Hogar Immigrant Service, Education Services is seeking volunteer teachers for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) to teach at Holy Family . You only teach once per week as a part of a teaching team. Training and materials are provided. No previ-ous experience or second language required! Please help us demonstrate Christ’s love by “welcoming the stranger” in this country. If interested, please call 571-208-1572 or email vol-unteer. [email protected].
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL NEWS
Dear Parishioners:
As we begin Catholic Schools Week, we are excited to share some news about our school. We are having a great year, remain fiscally responsible and continue to offer a pre-mier Catholic education to all who desire one. Our enroll-ment continues to show a steady increase, and we have many exciting things planned for the year ahead.
This year we are using our new iPads to enhance our classroom instruction. Our school was selected to pilot a new testing program called Scantron. We were able to assess our students in September and again in Janu-ary. With this data, we are individualizing our instruc-tion to each child’s needs. Our hope is to purchase more iPads to expand technology instruction in more class-rooms.
Our K – 5 grades are hard at work implementing a Word Study program which helps students develop skills neces-sary to address word recognition, vocabulary, and phon-ics as well as spelling. Our Science instruction continues to reach new levels with our Lab Learner program. We have enhanced our Robotics program by bringing our alumni back to our school to assist with this afterschool program. Our tuition does not cover the operational costs to educate each child (these costs include salaries, utilities, educa-tional materials, maintenance, etc.) Our tuition rate and fees is $4878 while the actual cost is $5449. This is a $571 difference per child! In our ongoing efforts to assist in de-fraying tuition costs we rely on our annual fundrais-ers. We do try to limit these events but it is important to know that the proceeds from these events are allocated to help with tuition costs.
Past contributions to our Annual Appeal have played an integral part in our growth and academic success, and we are so thankful. We humbly come to you asking for your support. Our scriptural based theme this academic year is “We are Called; We are Chosen.” We hope you will feel “called” to help enhance our instructional programs. Our focus is always on maintaining our Catholic faith and Christian identity as well as academic excellence. Your continued commitment to these efforts will sustain and ensure an enduring superior education for our students.
By supporting us in this endeavor, we will be able to pro-vide a quality education while keeping our tuition costs as low as we possibly can. Whatever gift you can give to our school would be greatly appreciated.
Please keep in mind that no gift is too big or too small; it is your demonstration of support that really makes a differ-ence! Each and every gift is truly appreciated and is 100% tax deductible. Thank you and know that we carry you in our hearts and our prayers every day.
God bless, Sarah J. Chevlin Principal
From the desk of Mrs. Judi Peacott,
In keeping with our Nursery
Rhyme theme this month, we will
be celebrating “Wee Willie Win-
kie Day” this coming Wednesday.
The children will attend school in
their pajamas, we will enjoy a
performance from Peter McCory, the One Man Band
and chocolate chip pancakes will be served for
snack! It is one of our very favorite days!
If you would like information about our wonderful,
Christ-center preschool program, please contact
Mrs. Judi Peacott, 703-670-8161 ext. 314.
~ F. Y. I. ~
Black History Celebration of Faith Join our community as we share our Faith Journey "We Come this Far by Faith"
The weekend of February 20/21, a poster display along with pamphlets of our History and Heritage will be avail-able in the vestibule. On Sunday, February 21st at 3:00 PM, in the Baptistery, we invite the entire Holy Family community to a showing of our Faith walk in American.
Mornings of Mercy for Divorced Catholics
Join other members of the diocese who have gone through divorce in a series of morning retreats that deal with topics such as grief, parenting, suffering, and hope. The first retreat will be February 6 at St. John the Apos-tle in Leesburg, starting at 9 a.m. and ending at noon. The morning will include mass, a featured speaker, time for discussion, and benediction. The morning is free to attend, but please register at www.arlingtondiocese.org/divorce. Please contact the Office for Family Life at (703) 841-2550 with any questions.
Cruise to Bermuda September 18-25, 2016
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a fundraising 7-day cruise to Bermuda aboard the 3-year-old Norwegian Breakaway. Leaving from New York, this cruise will spend three days in
Bermuda to enjoy that beautiful island. Best of all, Norwegian Cruise lines will donate money to the Knights Charity Corporation based on the num-ber of cabins booked. These funds will enable the Knights to continue to assist in their charity efforts, many of which are tied into Holy Family. Round trip bus from the Knights home to New York will be available at $75.00 per person. Book early to be eligible for special perks like unlim-ited free beverages or dine in the specialty restau-rants.
Life in the Spirit Seminar Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
12807 Valleywood Drive, Woodbridge, VA Invites you to attend their Life in the Spirit Seminar
6 Wednesdays during Lent February 17th thru March 23rd, 7—9 PM
In the Parish Hall (building across from the Church) Contact: [email protected] or
Jim Davis at 703-494-0511
Marriage Help Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their mar-riage. This program can help you too. For confidential information or to register for the program beginning February 5th or call (703) 351-7211 or go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Three to Get Married,,,
Marriage Preparation Weekend Upcoming weekend February 11-14
Are you ready? This marriage preparation course is an intensive preparation experience true to the teachings of the Catholic Church with a convenient one-weekend schedule. FOCCUS Inventory included! The cost is $285 per couple. Registration required. Contact 301-365-0612 or www.ourladyofbethesda.org for more in-formation. Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center, 707 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, Maryland.
Valentines Day Dinner Dance
Saturday , February 13, 2016
$35.00 per person Ticket includes 1 glass of wine, 1 beer or soda
7:30 pm Cocktails
8:30 pm Dinner
9:30 pm Renewal of vows & Blessing for singles
10:00 pm Dancing until midnight
Dinner provided by Chef Feliciano
No children please
