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

February 21, 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 parishoffice@holyfamilydalecity.org

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,

Let's give a big round of applause to Laurie Dunlap, Carmen Wil-liams and their team that planned a glorious Valentine's Day Party for hundreds of our parishioners. The renewal of vows, the excellent food, the eclectic music, the songs and the dancing expressed the joy and unity of the Beloved Community that is Holy Family. Mark your calendar for St. Patrick/St. Joseph celebration on Saturday, March 19th. Please join me on Friday, February 26th (Think God, it's Friday) at 6:30 PM in Fr. Griffin Hall, for a presentation by Fr. Bob Cilinski. His topic is Liturgy; Celebration of Community. Fr. Bob served at Holy Family some years ago and is one of the leading priests of our Diocese. He is Pas-tor of Nativity Parish and was recently ap-pointed Diocesan Vicar for Charities. A big thank you, for your support to the Bishop's Lenten Appeal and Project Rice Bowl. Let us accompany Pope Francis in his visit to Mexico and our Southern Border with our prayers. May his words bring all of us to a com-passionate understanding of the plight of immi-grants and refugees. Join me Monday at 9:30 am, in the Baptistery, as we reflect on the scriptures,

With Lenten Blessings, 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, Démosle un gran aplauso a Laurie Dunlop, Carmen Williams y su equipo que planearon una fiesta del Día de San Valentín gloriosa para cientos de nuestros feligreses. La renovación de los votos, la excelente comida, la música ecléctica, las cancio-nes y el baile expresa la alegría y la unidad de la Comunidad Amada que es nuestra Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia.

Marque su calendario para la celebración de San Patricio y San José el 19 de marzo.

Por favor, únanse a mí el viernes 26 de marzo (Piense en Dios, que es Viernes) a las 6:30pm en la Sala Fr. Griffin para una presentación por el Padre Bob Cilinski. Su tema será La Liturgia; Ce-lebración de Comunidad. El Padre Bob sirvió en la Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia hace algunos años y es uno de los sacerdotes primordiales de nuestra diócesis. Él es párroco de la Parroquia de la Natividad y fue designado recientemente como el Vicario Diocesano para las Caridades.

Muchas gracias por su apoyo a la Petición Cua-resmal del Obispo y el Proyecto de Tazón de Arroz.

Acompañemos al Papa Francisco en su visita a México y nuestra Frontera del Sur con nuestras oraciones. Que sus palabras nos lleve a todos a una comprensión compasiva de la situación de los inmigrantes y los refugiados.

Únanse a mí el lunes a las 9:30am al reflexionar sobre las Escrituras.

Con las Bendiciones de Cuaresma, Padre Gerardo

Generosity Report Thank you for your continued support!

Offertory Donations Week of 2/13 and 2/14

Second & Special Collections for

February 2016

Feb 10 Eastern Europe

Feb 10 Ash Wednesday

Feb 14 Black & Indian Missions

Feb 21 Youth Ministry

Feb 28 Parish Repairs and Maintenance

Stewardship Reflections

February 21, 2016

2nd Sunday of Lent “I am the Lord

who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans

to give you this land as a possession.” (GENESIS 15:7)

Just as the Lord gave

Abraham, Moses and the Israelites

a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home.

Whether our home is grand or humble,

it is a gift from God.

Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord

in gratitude for the home God gave him.

How do we show our gratitude to God for the home

He has given us?

Do we make a sacrifice of any kind?

Do we return any of our finances to God,

investing equally in our eternal home

just as we invest in our earthly home?

2016 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal Begins! Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy!!

This weekend every family in our parish will be asked to

complete a Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) pledge form at

Mass. If you have already donated through the mail or

online or are not able to participate, there will be places to

note that on the form. After reflecting upon the many bless-

ings that God has given you, please prayerfully consider

making a pledge of support to this important appeal that

funds many programs, offices and ministries that serve peo-

ple in need and further Jesus' Mission in our diocese.

Petición Cuaresmal del Obispo de 2016

¡Vayan adelante como heraldos de la misericordia de Dios!

Este fin de semana, durante la Misa se pedirá a cada fami-

lia de nuestra parroquia que llene un formulario de prome-

sa de contribución a la Petición Cuaresmal del Obispo. Si

ustedes ya han donado por correo o por Internet o no pue-

den participar, habrá un lugar para señalarlo en el formu-

lario. Después de reflexionar sobre las muchas bendiciones

que Dios les ha dado, se les ruega que, en espíritu de ora-

ción, consideren la posibilidad de hacer una promesa de

contribución a esta importante petición que financia mu-

chos programas, oficinas y ministerios que sirven a las

personas necesitadas y llevan adelante la Misión de Jesús

en nuestra Diócesis.

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.

Regular Offertory $11,650

2nd Collection

none

February 22, 2016 - February 28, 2016 † Denotes Mass for Deceased

Monday: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle

7:00 AM † Carolyn McCommis 9:00 AM † Shawn Schutter Tuesday: St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr

7:00 AM † Joseph Nguyen 9:00 AM † Maria Bone Wednesday: 7:00 AM † Ilsa Pollard 9:00 AM † Maria Luisa Bone Thursday: 7:00 AM † Anne Marie Egan 9:00 AM † Susan Hicks Friday: 7:00 AM Robert Walsh 9:00 AM † Salvator Biscardi Saturday:

9:00 AM † Fay Poczatek 5:00 PM † James Donahue 6:30 PM † Raul Sanchez Yordan Sunday: 7:30 AM † Mary Lou Bone 9:00 AM † Melencio Villanueva 10:30 AM † Knights of Columbus 12:30 PM All Holy Family Parishioners

While he was still

speaking, a cloud

came and cast a

shadow over them,

and they became

frightened when they

entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a

voice that said, "This is my chosen Son; listen to

him." - Lk 9:34-35

Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14/

Phil 3:17--4:1 or 3:20--4:1/Lk 9:28b-36

Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 16:13-19

Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23/

Mt 23:1-12

Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14-16/

Mt 20:17-28

Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 16:19-31

Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/

Ps 105:16-21/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-4,

9-12/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Next Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11/

1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9

1st Scrutiny: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 5:1-2,

5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

Readings for the Week of February 21, 2016

This week at Holy Family Monday, February 22, 2016

8:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary—Church 9:30 AM Pastor’s Lenten Reflections - Baptistery 5:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting - Baptistery 6:00 PM Admin—Data Entry - Liturgy Office 6:30 PM Falcon 5K Meeting - Room 9 7:00 PM Legion of Mary—Immaculate Heart of Mary - Meeting Room 7:00 PM Spanish Legion of Mary - Teacher’s Lounge 7:00 PM Reunion - Familia de Nazaret - Baptistery 7:00 PM Cursillo - Library 7:00 PM Choir Practice - Church 7:00 PM Youth Ministry HS Basketball Practice - Fr. Griffin Hall 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 1392 Meeting - Teen Center 7:00 PM Reunion del Grupo Timon - Room 3 7:00 PM E.S.O.L. Winter/Spring Classes - Room 4,5,6,7,8

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 9:45 AM Legion of Mary Meeting - Baptistery 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 24, 2016 9:30 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Church 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 9:30 AM Crafters Gathering - Teen Center 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Reconciliation - Church 7:00 PM Benediction - Deacon Santiago 7:00 PM Confirmation Retreat Facilitator Meeting - Meeting Room 7:00 PM Grupo de Oracion y de Jovenes - Fr. Griffin Hall, Room 6&7 7:00 PM E.S.O.L. Registrations - Room 4,5,6,7,8 7:30 PM Schola Choir Practice - Church

Thursday, February 25, 2016 7:00 AM HFCS—Student Pictures - Meeting Room 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 3:30 PM Student Pictures - Clubs and Sports - 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 7:30 PM 2016 Festival Meeting - Teen Center

Friday, February 26, 2016 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 2:00 PM Church Piano Repair - Church 2:30 PM Know Your Rights Seminar - Baptistery 3:00 PM HFCS Girl Scout Meeting - Teen Center 3:00 PM Piano Repair - Meeting Room 5:00 PM Black History Heritage Set-Up—Meeting Room 6:30 PM Adult Faith Formation - Fr. Griffin Hall 7:00 PM Reconciliation - Church 7:00 PM Reunion del Comite Guadalupano - Room 5 7:15 PM Agape Meeting - Liturgy Office 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross—English—Deacon Gomez 8:30 PM Via Crucis (Stations of the Cross) Spanish—Fr. Diaz

Saturday, February 27, 2016 8:00 AM Admin Document Sorting - Liturgy Office 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 10:00 AM Youth Ministry HS Basketbll Practice - Fr. Griffin Hall 10:30 AM First Penance - Church

Sunday, February 28, 2016 9:00 AM Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms 9:00 AM R.C.I.A. (English) - Room 6 11:00 AM R.C.I.A. (Spanish) - Room 7 12:30 PM Youth Ministry H.S. Basketball Games - Fr. Griffin Hall 5:00 PM Confirmation Retreat Facilitator Meeting - Meeting Room 6:30 PM P.U.L.S.E. - Teen Center

Remember in your prayers...

The sick of our Parish Community: Barbara Jozaitis, Lem Payne, Jeannine Evans, Mary

Dvorznak, Zeke (Jeannine Evans Grandson), Evelyn

Weeks, Linda VanLanduyt, Alberta Boakey, Stephen

Ritter, Doug Codhran, Woodrow Costello, Lawrence

Shannon, Frank Begg, Rita Ligotski, Mary Ash, John

Campos, Olivia Bowie, Eric Fuller, Molly Barcalow.

Please pray for our deceased relatives and

friends: Mary Miller, Woodrow Costello, Franny Cal-

lahan, Dorothy Louise Detorie.

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 Offices and Employees follow the

Prince William County Schools for delays or closures.

Second Sunday of Lent February 21, 2016

“This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” If in your listening to the Lord you are sensing the

invitation to follow Christ as a priest, deacon, sister or brother

Call Father J.D. Jaffe (703) 841-2514, or write:

j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org.

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 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………. dsantiago@holyfamilydalecity.org

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

dsantiago@holyfamilydalecity.org

Women of the Parish are invited to attend a bi-monthly Scripture study at Panera (Prince William Pkwy., next to Best Buy) on February 27th at 10:00 AM. Come and learn what Paul’s words mean while we explore deeply into the book of Romans. Material are provided. Upcoming sessions: 2/27, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2. Should you have any questions or would like additional information please email Liz at lizatholyfamily@gmail.com or sign up on FlockNotes.

Citizenship Workshop

Do you need help applying for U.S. citizenship? Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Services will host a citizenship workshop on February 27th at St. Theresa Catholic School, 21370 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. Registration will be from 10 AM—1PM. Please call 571-208-1572 for questions or further information about which documents you should bring. There will be a fee of $120 for a consultation with an attorney, pre-paring your N-400 citizenship application and pho-tographs. We will accept cash or credit card pay-ments.

Taller de Ciudadanía

¿Necesita ayuda para completar su aplicación de ciudadanía? Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Servicies será el anfitrión de un taller de ciudadan-ía el 27 de febrero en St. Theresa Catholic School, 21370 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. La inscripción será desde las 10 de la mañana a 1 de la tarde. Por favor llame a 571-208-1572 para pre-guntas o mas información sobre que documentos debe traer. Habrá un cargo de $120 para una con-sulta con abogado, ayuda con su aplicación de ciu-dadanía y fotografías. Vamos aceptar efectivo o tarjeta de crédito.

Youth Ministry & Religious Education

Feb 19-21 Confirmation Retreat 1

Feb 21 No PULSE Session

Feb 24 R2 Facilitator Meeting, 7 PM, Meeting Room

Feb 27/28 Work Camp - Nail Sale - Please support our

Work campers with a generous donation

WorkCamp 2016! WorkCamp “Did You Know?” – For every 5 teens attending Work-Camp we have to provide a 7-person van, an adult leader, 2 5-gallon coolers, a case of water, a contractor for 4 days and 2 secu-rity chaperones. Please support our WorkCamp fundraiser on Feb 27 & 28 and March 5/6.

Works of Mercy Opportunities 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.

Packing food in Backpacks for Kids - 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.

Please help us reach you with important

information like cancellations, meeting reminders

& upcoming events! Sign up for our FREE communication service!

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You will receive a text with a link. Click the link or reply with your email address.

Choose which method you want to receive information (text or email) and from what groups.

Youth Ministry and Religious Education are going to be sending updates and notices through Flocknote.

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

Hypothermia Shelter...Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Manassas, is operating a hypothermia shelter this win-ter. The shelter will be open only when temperatures go below 25 degrees and will host up to 10 people from 7 PM to 7 AM. Volunteers are needed to act as monitors. Monitors will work 6 hour shifts (7 PM—1 AM and 1 AM—7 AM). For more information, please contact Di-anne Anderson at 703-690-0030 or email di-anne@sacredheartmanassas.org.

10th Annual Diocesan Peace and Justice Saturday, February 20, 2016

Good Shepherd Catholic Church 8710 Mount Vernon Highway

Alexandria, VA 22309

Symposium: Make Me a Channel of your Peace: What Pope Francis Asks of Us as Peacemakers

Mass at 5:00 PM

Keynote Speaker:

Bishop Oscar Cantu, Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Chair of the Committee on International

Justice and Peace, USCCB

Moderator: Reverend Gerry Creedon, Chair

Arlington Peace and Justice Commission

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL NEWS

Lenten Prayer of the Week: God of all creation we welcome you into our lives

in a new way this Lent.

We are ready to serve your people,

especially our brothers and sisters who are in most need.

We are ready to live out your call to mercy.

Through our prayers, fasting and Lenten gifts,

may we learn to walk as one global human family.

May we learn to listen to each other,

and in so doing hear the merciful words of Christ. Amen

Divine Mercy Chaplet… During Lent the faculty will have the opportunity to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily, Monday – Friday, at 3:30. Please join us in the church if you would like to pray with us.

Stations of the Cross… The school will also pray the Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 2:15 PM during lent: You are welcome to join us. There will not be Stations of the Cross on Friday,

March 5th at 2:15 PM.

Fundraising Dinner at Chick-fil-A

Support Holy Family Catholic School and have dinner at Chick Fil A on Wednesday, February 17th, from 5 - 7 PM. You can eat in, take out or use the drive thru. Mention HFCS when you order. Chick-fil-A – Woodbridge 2425

Prince William Pkwy Woodbridge, VA 22192.

From the desk of Mrs. Judi Peacott,

In observation of President’s Day, our preschool program will not be in session on Monday, 2/15. We will also be hosting Parent/Teacher conferences on Thursday, 2/18 fro our 3 year old class and on Friday, 2/19, for our young 4, Pre K 4 & Pre K 5 classes.

Our preschool is co-hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Work-shop, presented by Marcy Hemminger of Primarily Kids. This seminar will be held on Thursday, February 18, from 7-9 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 14999 Birchdale Ave. All Holy Family Parishioners are welcome to join us!

Open registration will begin on Tuesday, 2/16. If you would like to tour our wonderful program, please contact Mrs. Judi Peacott at 703-670-8161 extension 314.

The Holy Family Catholic School Experience

provides a safe and nurturing environment for all students with a commitment to Catholic Faith,

learning and mutual respect for all. Please call Mrs. Murphy, Admissions Director, at 703-670-

3138 to set up an appointment to tour our exceptional school.

~ F. Y. I. ~

Would you consider becoming a Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion?

Serving Our Lord and our community is a faith failed ministry-serving at Mass as well as to our home bound sick. Training is only offered once each spring (April and May). This is a 2 hour session required by the Diocese. Further training is offered later at Holy Fam-ily. The term is for 5 years.

If you are interested, please contact Jeannine Evans at jslmevans@comcast.net.

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 available in the vestibule.

On Sunday, February 21st at 5:00 PM, in the meeting room, we invite the entire Holy Family community to a showing of our Faith walk in American.

Friday Night Lenten Soup Suppers Once again this year during Lent, Holy Family will be having its Friday Night Lenten Soup suppers starting on Friday February 12th, 5:30 PM. Because of lack of meeting space at the Church, the dinners will be held

at the John Paul I Columbian Center located at 12965 Trentdale Ave, Dale City. All are welcome. Each dinner will feature a different guest speaker whose topic will focus on a relevant Social Justice issue, as it pertains to the Catholic Church. If you would like to volunteer to sponsor one of our soup suppers by making soup, please contact Debbie White at 703-494-3181 or Larry Pemberton at 703-472-4572 or mr.pembe@gmail.com. Though reservations are not required, they are desired for planning purposes. You may sign up by doing so on our web site under “Quick Links”.

Cruise to Bermuda With Fr. Gerry September 18-25, 2016

The Knights of Columbus are spon-soring a fundraising 7-day cruise to Bermuda aboard the 3-year-old Nor-wegian Breakaway. Fr. Gerry will celebrate daily Mass while we are at sea.

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 number 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 unlimited free beverages or dine in the specialty restaurants.

For more information on the cruise, contact Lynda Dodd at 703-670-2329 or ldodd@cruiseone.com.

Lenten Day of Prayer Saturday, February 27, 2016

Come to San Damiano in White Post, VA to help make this a more fruitful Lent during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The retreat will be led by Fr. Brendan Bartlett. Check-in begins at 9 AM and the day concludes after Mass—about 3 PM. The cost for the day is $30, which includes lunch. Please pre-register by calling San Damiano at 540 -868-9220 or emai l h.milam@arlingtondiocese.org.

The Light is On for You

This Lenten season, Holy Family as well as each Catholic parish in the Diocese of Arlington and the Archdiocese of Washington will have confessions available every Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM—8 PM. If you have been reluctant to come to the Sacrament or have been away fro some time, this is a wonderful opportunity to re-connect with Christ and His Church. Learn more at www.the-light-is-on.org.