PARISH CLERGY: The Rev. William P. Saunders, Pastor The Rev. Joseph W. Farrell, Parochial Vicar Deacon Andy Usera, Deacon

CHURCH & PARISH OFFICE: Address: 46639 Algonkian Parkway Potomac Falls, Virginia 20165 Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Telephone: 703-433-6770 Fax: 703-433-6771 Website: www.ourladyofhope.net

OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC SCHOOL A National Blue Ribbon School

Address: 46633 Algonkian Parkway Potomac Falls, Virginia 20165 Telephone: 703-433-6760 Fax: 703-433-6761 Website: www.ourladyofhopeschool.net

Mary Beth Pittman, School Principal mbpittman@ourladyofhope.net

Angela Matzke, Office Manager school@ourladyofhope.net

Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 24, 2017

PARISH MASS SCHEDULE: Monday— Friday: 6:45 a.m.* & 8:30 a.m. *(There is no 6:45 a.m. Mass on Federal Holidays.)

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 12:15 p.m.

Holy Days: As Announced DEVOTIONS: Adoration: Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Holy Hour: Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Rosary: Following the 8:30 a.m. Daily Mass CONFESSIONS: Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. and by Appointment

PARISH REGISTRATION We invite you to register and become part of our parish community. Forms are available at the parish office or on the table in the narthex.

Our lady of hope catholic church Potomac falls, Virginia

MASSES OF THE WEEK

Sunday, September 24:

7:30 a.m. Fr. John Peterson by Peter & Andrea

Bendo

9:00 a.m. +Maha Stephan by Jennifer Tilton

10:30 a.m. Living & Deceased Parishioners

12:15 p.m. +Go Cho by The Donovan Family

Monday, September 25:

6:45 a.m. +Poor Souls in Purgatory by Patty

Rodgers

8:30 a.m. +Joseph Farber by OLOH School

Tuesday, September 26: Sts. Cosmas and Damian,

Martyrs

6:45 a.m. +Virginia Eppler by Barbara Principe

8:30 a.m. Kathy Schmitt by OLOH Music

Ministry

Wednesday, September 27: St. Vincent de Paul

6:45 a.m. The Marchetti Family by the Dunn

Family

8:30 a.m. Matthew and Jenni Marchetti by

Matthew Marchetti

Thursday, September 28: St. Wenceslaus,

Martyr; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions,

Martyrs

6:45 a.m. The Body Family by the Foster

Family

8:30 a.m. +Randy Renken by C. Renken

Friday, September 29: Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and

Raphael, Archangels

6:45 a.m. Michael Schierer by Chellie

VanBelleghem

8:30 a.m. Mary Ann & Chris Pelczar by

Catherine Feeney

Saturday, September 30: St. Jerome, Priest and

Doctor of the Church 8:30 a.m. Catherine Feeney by Mary Ann

Pelczar

5:00 p.m. +Elaine O’Neill by Aimee Waltz

What does it mean to be an active Catholic?

Frequently, those seeking to celebrate Marriage, have

children baptized, or serve as sponsors for Confirmation

or Baptism request a letter stating that they are parish-

ioners and active, practicing Catholics. To receive such

a letter, one must be registered in the parish, attend

Mass regularly, and be committed to a stewardship of

time, talent, and treasure. We encourage all parishioners

to become active in one of the parish organizations. In a

community as large as Our Lady of Hope, one means of

verifying participation is through the use of parish

offertory envelopes. If you choose not to participate in

the support of the parish, or are unable to contribute at

this time, please at least note your prayerful support on

your envelope and place it in the weekly offertory. We

will then be aware of your continued participation, and

you will not be noted as "inactive" on our parish roster.

“But pray my children. God will hear you in a little while.

My son allows Himself to be moved with compassion.”

The message of our Blessed Mother to the children of Pontmain,

France (January 17, 1871)

Baptism & Baptism Class

To begin the process of having a child baptized, please

contact the parish office for information. There is

paperwork (Godparent forms/Information Sheet for

the Sacramental Register) as well as a baptism class

for parents to complete. Baptisms are held on Sundays

at 1:30 p.m.

The baptism class is held monthly on Saturdays at

11:00 a.m. Please call the office to pre-register for the

next available class.

First Communion

For Children: Generally, First Communion is

received when a child is in Second Grade. Students in

the RE Program are required to be registered for both

first and second grade to begin preparation for the

Sacrament. Please contact the Religious Education

Office with questions.

Sacrament of Matrimony

In accordance with the regulations of the Bishop of

Arlington, couples must contact a priest and begin

preparation at least six months prior to the wedding.

Parish registration and active participation for a

minimum of 3 months is required before preparation

may begin. Living together before marriage is sinful

and harmful to the future marriage. Couples who are

living together will be asked to live separately during

the preparation time.

General Parish Information

Altar Servers: Jeff Grado 477-9177

Altar Society: Alfonso & Janeth Pena 571-375-2650

American Heritage Girls: Diane Harvey 406-6040

Area Agency on Aging: Rich Payne 887-9765

Birthright: Mary Lynn Linzmeyer 431-2247

Boy Scouts: Mark Lavery 202-302-5260

Cub Scouts: Michael McIntosh 444-2316

Culture of Life: Fran Black 726-1643

CYO Sports: Raynelle Araque 404-3442

Empty Nesters & Seniors:Therese Bracken 444-1977

Donna Bongiovanni 443-6963

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:

Adam Stanislawski 657-3400

Girl Scouts: Tricia Kershaw 450-0685

Gift Shop Sherry Grasson 571-213-4620

Homeschoolers: Heather Ward 571-331-4394

Jr. Legion of Mary: Virginia Rowell 629-4168

Knights of Columbus: Tom Hohn 406-2721

Ladies of Hope: Marie Kennedy 433-0864

Lectors: Paul Gilmore 444-2293

Legion of Mary: Deborah Baird 430-8554

Mom’s Group: Christina Bongiovanni 917-301-3287

Liz Andersen 571-269-5193

Parish Service Partnership: Tess Torres 571-278-5736

Ushers: John Grzechowiak 444-0023

Young Adults: Josh Bickl 618-830-2399

Twenty-fifth Sunday in ordinary time September 24, 2017

Cathy Barshop Director of Religious Education cbarshop@ourladyofhope.net (ext. 124)

Jackie Regan Religious Education Assistant jregan@ourladyofhope.net (ext. 129)

Elizabeth Long Youth Ministry Assistant elong@ourladyofhope.net

Pat Sabas Business Manager psabas@ourladyofhope.net (ext. 140)

Alfonso Peña Facilities Manager: apena@ourladyofhope.net (ext. 131)

Suzanne Yerks Director of Music syerks@ourladyofhope.net (ext. 134)

Parish Secretary secretary@ourladyofhope.net (ext. 126)

Parish Group Coordinators Parish Staff

Many thanks!!

Our Lady of Hope Catholic School

A National Blue Ribbon School

Hurricane Harvey Relief Collection

The collection for Hurricane Harvey Relief was

$11,720.00. Thank you for your support and gener-

osity to help those who lost so much.

Catholic University of America Collection

The Collection for the Catholic University of Ameri-

ca was $2,110.10. Your support enables Catholic

University to provide an education based on the

Catholic intellectual tradition to the next generation

of leadership for our Church and nation. Thank you

for your generosity and support.

The OLOH School PTO will be hosting their 2nd Annual

Crusader Walk on September 29th. The walk was started

last year as a fundraiser to help meet school needs. Last

year was an amazing success as the students were excited

for a day of fun after raising funds that far exceeded their

goal. Please help them this year as they strive to reach

their goal of $15,000! To make a flat donation, please

complete the form at https://ourladyofhopeschool.net/

crusader-walk. We thank you for your generous support!

Annual Crusader Walk

A Visit from the Little Sisters of the Poor

During the weekend of September 23-24, a second

collection will be taken to help the Little Sisters of

the Poor, whose mission provides a home where the

neediest elderly of every race and religion are wel-

comed as Christ and cared for as a family since

1874 in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Sisters

will be present at all the Masses to explain their mis-

sion and to ask for your support. They count on

your generosity to continue their work of mercy as

much as you can count on their grateful prayers for

you and your loved ones. You are invited to visit

their website–

www.littlesistersofthepoorvirginia.org.

Save the Date !

Diocesan Pilgrimage -October 14

Join Bishop Burbidge for the 2017 Dioce-

san Pilgrimage to the Basilica Shrine of

the Immaculate Conception in Washing-

ton, D.C. The Pilgrimage falls during the

100th Anniversary of the apparitions in

Fatima, when Our Lady called for worldwide prayers

for peace. The theme for this year is “Totus Tuus;

We are totally yours, Mary.”

Our lady of hope catholic church Potomac falls, Virginia

Registration for the 2017-2018

School Year is online. Please

visit www.ourladyofhope.net

to register and pay for your

child’s Religious Education

Classes. Registration for the

2017-2018 school year closes

on October 1st.

There will be a First Holy Communion parents meet-

ing on September 24th after the 12:15 p.m. Mass.

Religious Education 703-433-6564 The Religious Education Office is closed on Fridays.

Upcoming High School Youth Group Events

Each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., the youth group meets in

the school gym for a half-hour of fun and

fellowship followed by a topical presentation and

discussion. Then, from 9-10 p.m., open gym is

available for anyone wishing to stay.

Mother Teresa Mondays -

The next meeting will be October 2.

This group meets at the Parish Hall

parking lot at 5:45 p.m. 8th Graders

are welcome to join the High School

Youth Group for these events.

Youth Ministry

Our Lady of Hope’s young adult ministry, Fiat,

invites all young adults, 18-39, to grow in Faith and

Fellowship together. Fiat has a weekly book study

on Mondays, a monthly devotion & social event, as

well as a monthly food pantry service project, in

addition to local pilgrimages, hikes, game nights, and

other events throughout the year. To sign-up for our

weekly newsletter and for more details, contact Fiat

Young Adults at youngadults@ourladyofhope.net.

Wine and Cheese Social

Save the Date: Friday, October 13th

Every baptized person is called to

be a disciple of Christ and proclaim

the Gospel. While this task may

seem daunting, the Church—

through the Sacraments—provides

us with the grace and resources

necessary to be evangelizers in our local communi-

ties. And remember, living the everyday moments of

our lives with faith, hope, and love is the most effec-

tive way to share our faith with others.

On September 30th there will be an Evangelization

Day at Our Lady of Hope. This is your opportunity

to participate in fellowship and evangelization visit-

ing door-to-door with a special outreach to Our La-

dy of Hope´s parishioners. Please email

oloh2010@gmail.com to sign up.

What Can You Do to Evangelize?

Parish Bible Study

Wednesday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m.

In the Parish Hall

Come join us for an exciting new par-

ish program, Queen of Heaven:

Mary’s Battle for You, which paints

the epic narrative of Mary’s life. This

program does not just tell of her life in

Scripture. It begins before the dawn of

time, when she was only an eternal thought in the

mind of God, and extends into today. Just as Christ

lives on through His church, Mary lives on as the

Mother of the Church. In a battle between the Angel

who said, “ No,” and the woman who said, “Yes,”

you will see your mother intervening at pivotal peri-

ods in history to draw us back to her Son, including

at her most well-known apparitions.

The Ladies of Hope invite all women of the parish to

a Social on Tuesday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. in

the Parish Hall. Please join other ladies for an even-

ing of fellowship, fun and to hear about this years

activities.

Please join us to celebrate the Cen-

tennial of the Miracle of the Sun that

occurred on October 13, 1917! The

Our Lady of Fatima Family Celebra-

tion will be from 5:30—9:30 p.m.

Enjoy pizza, popcorn, the movie,

praying the rosary and more. We will

be showing the movie, The 13th Day; the incredible

story of the three children in Fatima, Portugal who

were chosen by God to offer an urgent message of

hope to the world in 1917.

This Week at a Glance Next Week at a Glance

Twenty-FifTH Sunday in ordinary Time September 24, 2017

Sunday, September 24:

7:30 a.m. Holy Mass

9:00 a.m. Holy Mass

10:30 a.m. Holy Mass

12:15 p.m. Holy Mass

Monday, September 25:

6:45 a.m. Holy Mass

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass

7:00 p.m. Legion of Mary– SEAS Room

7:30 p.m. Young Adults –STM Room

Tuesday, September 26:

6:45 a.m. Holy Mass

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass

3:30 p.m. Junior Legion of Mary—SEAS Room

4:15 p.m. RE Classes- school

6:00 p.m. RE Classes- school

7:00 p.m. Rehearsal:9:00 a.m. Sunday Choir– Music

Office

7:30 p.m. Ladies of Hope Wine and Cheese Social

7:30 p.m. Youth Ministry—School Gym

Wednesday, September 27:

6:45 a.m. Holy Mass

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass

9:15 a.m. Endow (see below)

4:15 p.m. RE Classes-school

7:30 p.m. Bible Study

Thursday, September 28:

6:45 a.m. Holy Mass

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass

9:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration

7:00 p.m. Inquiry Class—St. Thomas More Room

7:30 p.m. Holy Hour & Confessions

Friday, September 29:

6:45 a.m. Holy Mass

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass

Saturday, September 30:

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass and Confessions

5:00 p.m. Holy Mass

Sunday, October 1:

7:30 a.m. Holy Mass

9:00 a.m. Holy Mass

10:30 a.m. Holy Mass

12:15 p.m. Holy Mass

Monday, October 2:

6:45 a.m. Holy Mass

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass

7:00 p.m. Legion of Mary– SEAS Room

7:30 p.m. Young Adults –STM Room

Tuesday, October 3:

6:45 a.m. Holy Mass

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass

3:30 p.m. Junior Legion of Mary—SEAS Room

4:15 p.m. RE Classes- school

6:00 p.m. RE Classes- school

7:00 p.m. Rehearsal:9:00 a.m. Sunday Choir– Music

Office

7:30 p.m. Endow (see below)

7:30 p.m. Youth Ministry—School Gym

Wednesday, October 4:

6:45 a.m. Holy Mass

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass

4:15 p.m. RE Classes-school

5:30 p.m. Blessing of Animals

7:30 p.m. Bible Study

Thursday, October 5:

6:45 a.m. Holy Mass

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass

9:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration

7:00 p.m. Inquiry Class—St. Thomas More Room

7:30 p.m. Holy Hour & Confessions

Friday, October 6:

6:45 a.m. Holy Mass

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass

Saturday, October 7:

7:00 a.m. Men’s Conference—Parish Hall

8:30 a.m. Holy Mass and Confessions

5:00 p.m. Holy Mass

“God is Love”

Endow helps women discover their God-

given dignity and femininity through the rich-

ness and authenticity of Catholic teaching. As

we grow in understanding of the teachings of

the Church and in the truth of Jesus Christ, our faith be-

comes more defined, as does our transforming influence in

the family, community, and society. There will be 2

groups : Wednesday mornings from 9:15 -11 a.m.

(babysitting provided) and Tuesday evenings 7:30-9

p.m. To learn more contact Marie Kennedy (703) 433-

0864 or dken5854@aol.com or Therese Bracken at

tkbracken@gmail.com, (703) 444-1977. It starts Septem-

ber 27 and October 3 and finishes before Thanksgiving.

All men of the parish are invited to the

monthly men’s conference on October

7th, beginning at 7:00 a.m. in the parish

hall with coffee and doughnuts, fol-

lowed by a talk and discussion. This

Fall, we will focus on prayer, using as a guide Bishop

Barron’s “The Pivotal Players” series. We will also

meet on November 4 and December 2.

Monthly Men’s Conference

Twenty-FOURTH Sunday in ordinary time September 17, 2017