St. Mary’s Catholic Church

FOUNDED IN 1795 310 SOUTH ROYAL STREET • ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Pastor

Rev. Nicholas R. Barnes, Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew W. Haissig, Parochial Vicar Rev. Edward J. Bresnahan, In Residence

Rectory 310 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 • 703-836-4100 • Fax: 703-549-3605 Website: www.stmaryoldtown.org Office Email Address: admin@stmaryoldtown.org

St. Mary’s School (PK-8) • 703-549-1646 • Fax: 703-519-0840 Mrs. Janet Cantwell, Principal (jcantwell@smsva.org) Main Building 400 Green Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Website: http://www.smsva.org St. Mary’s School of Religion (CCD) and (RCIA) - Fr. Nick R. Barnes (703-836-4100) Coordinator of the Youth and Young Adult Apostolate - Arragon Perrone (571-882-9593) Music Office - (703-684-5308) Sunday Masses: Saturday Eve Vigil - 5:00 PM Sunday - 7:00 AM & 8:30 AM, (9:15 AM - Children’s Mass, St. Mary’s School, 400 Green St.), 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday - 6:30, 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM Federal, National Holidays and Holy Days - Please see bulletin for schedule of Masses Saturday - 8:30 AM only Novenas and Adoration at the Church: Miraculous Medal Novena - Monday - noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Wednesday - 12:30 to 7:30 PM Mother of Perpetual Help Novena and Holy Hour - Wednesday - 7:30 PM Nocturnal Adoration - every First Friday, 9 PM to Saturday 7:30 AM Holy Hour for Life - every First Saturday 7:30 to 8:30 AM Confessions: Monday - Friday following the 12:10 PM Mass Saturday - 9:00 to 10 AM and 4:00 to 5:00 PM Wednesday - 7:30 PM (during Holy Hour) First Saturday - 9:00 to 10 AM Baptisms: Every Sunday at 2:15 PM. Please call the Rectory to register in advance and obtain regulations concerning godparents, etc. Marriages: Contact Parish Priest at least six months before possible wedding date. Couples who are living together will be asked to live separately during marriage preparation time.

Project Rachel, Post Abortion Help 1-888-456-HOPE Gabriel Project, Pregnancy Help 1-866-444-3553 Arlington Catholic Charities, Adoption Services 703-425-0100

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Oremus pro invicem. “Let us pray for each other.”

Lent is off and running and I hope everyone is finding time to grow spiritually and take full advantage of our Lent schedule. The meatless Lenten meal was very well attended and of course it is good for us to come together as a parish family, like any family, to pray and share a meal. Every Friday through March 18th we will meet in the Lyceum (313 Duke Street) at 6 P.M. for a light meal and then head over to Church for the Stations of the Cross and confessions, both beginning at 7 P.M. Every third Friday of the month we will have a Mass in the Extraordinary form offered by Father James Bradley of the Anglican Ordinariate.

The Light is on for you every Wednesday with the sacrament of Penance offered from 6:30-8 P.M. We will have a modified Holy Hour, with Rosary at 7 P.M., novena prayers silently on your own and then the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 7:40 P.M.

Several upcoming events to plan on attending if you are able…

We will also begin bi-monthly “Mercy Masses” for the Year of Mercy beginning in March to make us more aware of God’s mercy acting in our lives and the lives of our fellow parishioners…More details to follow.

Mark your calendars for Mass in honor of Saint Patrick on Saturday March 5th at 8:30 A.M. before the City’s Annual parade. The AOH will sponsor a coffee afterward in the Lyceum.

Tickets on Sale this week after all the Masses for our First Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner and Hooley Sunday March 13th at 6 P.M. in the school gym. Food, beverages catered by Murphy’s Irish Pub and entertainment organized by Pat Troy. $25 per adult, children under 12 free. All proceeds to benefit the Saint Vincent de Paul Society in their work of helping the less fortunate to stay in their homes, offering assistance for rent, mortgage and utility bills. Tickets also available through the parish and school offices. If you’d like to attend, please plan on purchasing your tickets soon, as space is limited.

A blessed Lent!

“Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin, all hope consists in confession; in confession

there is a chance for mercy.”

St. Isidore of Seville

THE CHAIR OF SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016

6:30 A.M. Special Intention: The Doherty Family 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: The Schuler Family 12:10 P.M. Ronald J. Kubiak, Sr., Anniversary

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 6:30 A.M. Special Intention: Anne Richardson 8:00 A.M. Michael and Margaret Rusnak 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: Victor Lohmann

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 6:30 A.M. Rocco and Elizabeth Bellezza 8:00 A.M. Most Reverend Bonaventure Midili, TOR 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: Donald Cernansky, Birthday

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

6:30 A.M. Ilse Pollard 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Steve Markle 12:10 P.M. Dr. Austin A. Herr, Jr.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016 6:30 A.M. Esther Grimes Mulligan 8:00 A.M. George Bope 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: Brian L. Kerns, Birthday

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 8:30 A.M. Fred James 5:00 P.M. Susan Eid, Birthday

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 28, 2016 7:00 A.M. Rose Zamaria 8:30 A.M Parishioners of St. Mary 9:15 A.M. Fr. Robert F. Quinn, CSP 10:00 A.M. Grace R. Slater, Anniversary 11:30 A.M Patrick Gallaher 1:00 P.M. Francis J. Krasinski 5:00 P.M. Nancy Logomasini

O God, who in the glorious Transfiguration of your Only Begotten Son confirmed the mysteries of faith by the witness of the Fathers and

wonderfully prefigured our full adoption to sonship, grant, we pray, to Your servants, that, listening to the voice of Your beloved Son,

we may merit to become co-heirs with Him. Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

WE WELCOME THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Charles Joseph Augustyn Harriet Ann Bradley

Roderick John Henderson, IV Hudson Frank Lavin

Christian Matthew Malvaso Seaver Joseph Ripp

Andrew Michael Young

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Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

PRO-LIFE CORNER

“All life has inestimable value even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the

unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in His own image, destined to

live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.”

Pope Francis

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us.

O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

VOCATIONS

“The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart.”

Jesus the Eternal Word continues to call many to lives of holiness as priests, deacons and in the consecrated life.

Could you be one of them? Call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703.841.2514, or write: j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org.

HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

Universal: Care for Creation That we may take good care of creation–a gift freely given–cultivating

and protecting it for future generations.

Evangelization: Asia That opportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter between the

Christian faith and the peoples of Asia.

2016 BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL BEGINS!

Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy!

The Bishop’s Lenten Appeal is in full swing and we are asking every household in our parish to support this appeal to the extent that they are able. The BLA funds many programs, services and ministries

that serve people in need and further Jesus’ Mission in our diocese. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, let’s join together to do

the Lord’s work – works that touch the lives and souls of thousands of people in our diocese. Thank you!

PRAY DURING 40 DAYS FOR LIFESPRING CAMPAIGN! Volunteer for a weekly hour or more during the vigil between February 10 and March 20. St. Mary’s will participate in the vigil at the Alexandria Women’s Health Clinic at 101 S. Whiting St. near Landmark Mall. No formal sign-up is required – come and pray to be a visible witness to the sanctity of human life. For questions, signs, literature, please contact Sara Dina of 40 Days for Life at 571.218.6224.

ST. MARY’S PLAYGROUP meets on Monday mornings (except holidays) at the Lyceum, local no- or low-cost venues or, in comfortable weather, local parks. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Kerri Griffin at saintmarystots@gmail.com.

THE LEGION OF MARY invites men and women who desire to grow closer to Jesus, to join them Monday evenings at 7:35 P.M. in the St. Ann & Joachim Room of the Lyceum. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members. Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor. Fr. Andrew Haissig serves as spiritual director.

BLACK AND INDIAN MISSION COLLECTION Thank you to everyone who participated in the 131st annual Black and Indian Mission Collection last weekend. Your prayerful support enables people to come to know Jesus Christ in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities all over the U.S.A. Spreading the Gospel couldn’t happen without your support!

AOH: The Ancient Order of Hibernians at St. Mary's is sponsoring a Coffee & Doughnut Social on March 5 right after the 8:30 A.M. Mass, at the Saint Mary’s Lyceum Holy Family Auditorium. All are welcome.

We adore You O Christ and we praise You, because by Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world.

ALTAR BOY TRAINING SESSIONS Boys in grades 5 and up who are interested in becoming altar boys

are invited to attend 2 mandatory training sessions.

Any current server who wishes to refresh their knowledge and train for weddings and funerals are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Please email Mayra Saunders to sign up: msaunders@stmaryoldtown.org

Monday February 22, 2016 Training in the Church from 3:30-4:30 P.M.

Monday February 29, 2016 Training in the Church from 4:30-5:30 P.M.

(please note change in time)

THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU: Each Catholic parish in the Diocese of Arlington and the Archdiocese of Washington will have Confessions available every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 during Lent. If you have been reluctant to come to the Sacrament or have been away for some time, this is a wonderful opportunity to re-connect with Christ and His Church. Learn more at www.the-light-is-on.org.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Fridays during Lent at 7:00 P.M. in the Church, with Confessions.

ABSTINENCE DURING LENT: Everyone over 14 years of age is bound to observe abstinence (no meat). Abstinence is to be observed on all Fridays during Lent.

THANK YOU! Thank you to all those who participated in the Gift for Life Campaign! Our parish generously donated $7,350 towards the 13th annual Advent appeal which raised over $200,000. This could not have happened without your support and the support of our Gabriel Project Leader, Barbara Furey.

PATRICIANS: The Year of Mercy is the topic for this month's Patricians which meets Saturday, February 27, 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. in St. Mary’s Lyceum. All adult Catholics are invited to this monthly discussion group which gives lay Catholics an opportunity to grow in knowledge of the faith while discussing an aspect of Catholic life in the comfort of a prayerful, family setting. Fr. Andrew Haissig serves as spiritual director and provides additional commentary. Refreshments provided. Contact Linda Melone at 703.725.8526 or olofsorrows@hotmail.com.

The Lord is my light and my salvation.

MEN’S DISCERNMENT RETREAT Could Christ be calling you to the priesthood? Take a step to find out. A vocation discernment retreat for men (ages 17-55) will be held March 18-20 at the San Damino Reatreat Center. Registration is $60 (assistance is available). For more information or to register, contact Fr. J.D. Jaffe at 703.841.2514 or vocations@arlingtondiocese.org.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES SALES TO BENEFIT OUR TROOPS: St. Mary’s Girl Scout Troops will be selling Girl Scout cookies after all Masses this weekend, Feb 20/21 as well as Feb 27/28. They will collect donations to send cookies to our U.S. Troops. Your support is greatly appreciated.

PLEASE NOTE: Please do not leave any perishable food items in the church.

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DIVINE MERCY CORNER

Prayer to the Divine Mercy O Lord, behold here before You a soul who exists in this world in order to allow You to exercise Your admirable MERCY and manifest it before heaven and earth. Others may glorify You through their faithfulness and perseverance, thus making evident the power of Your grace. How sweet and generous You are to those who are faithful to You!

Nevertheless, I will glorify You by acquainting others of Your goodness to sinners and by reminding them that Your MERCY is above all malice, that nothing can exhaust it, and that no relapse, no matter how shameful or criminal,

should allow the sinner to despair of forgiveness.

I have offended You grievously, O Beloved Redeemer, but it would be still worse if I were to offend You by thinking that You were lacking in goodness to forgive me. I would rather He deprive me of everything else than the TRUST I have in Your Mercy.

Should I fall a hundred times or should my crimes be a hundred times worse that they actually are, I would continue to trust in Your MERCY. Amen.

TODAY'S READINGS First Reading: The Lord made a covenant with his faithful servant, Abram, saying, “To your descendants I give this land” (Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18). Psalm: The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading: We await the Lord Jesus, who will change us to conform with his glorified body (Philippians 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]). Gospel: Peter, James, and John witness the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain (Luke 9:28b-36). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-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 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 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Lent Monday: The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle Wednesday: Saint Polycarp Friday: Abstinence

Youth and Young Adult Apostolate saintmarysparishyouth@gmail.com | 703.882.9593

Facebook: St. Mary’s Youth and Young Adults Instagram: SaintmarysYAYA

Middle School

Enjoy music, snacks, and games at our next Faith, Fun and Fellowship (F3) night on Friday, February 26, 7:00-8:30 P.M. in the St. Mary School’s gym. We will be playing a game of life-sized “Guess Who?”.

Laser Tag: Have a fun night at ShadowLand Laser Adventures on Saturday, March 5th! We will be carpooling from St. Mary’s Lyceum. Please be at the Lyceum by 6:15 P.M. Interested in attending? Please contact the Coordinators for permission slips.

Announcing...Camp Apostles! We are excited to host Camp Apostles, a workcamp for incoming 7th graders through recently graduated 8th graders, on July 25-29. Stay tuned for more info!

High School

Upper Room: Join us next Sunday, February 28, 6:00-7:30 P.M. for dinner, games, a talk, and fellowship in the Lyceum’s Holy Family Hall (auditorium). Talk: “Star Wars and the New Hope of Christ”. Guest Speaker: Bishop Ireton’s very own chaplain, Fr. Ed Bresnahan!

WorkCamp: If you are an adult interested in serving as a leader at this summer’s diocesan WorkCamp, June 25-July 1, please contact Coordinator Arragon Perrone immediately.

Young Adults (ages 21+)

Ice Skating: Skate alongside the Potomac River at the Washington Harbor Ice Rink at 3050 K Street NW on Thursday, February 25 at 7:30 P.M. Cost: $10 plus $5 for skate rentals. $12/evening parking is available nearby. Want to carpool? Please contact the office.

DIVINE MERCY CENACLE The Divine Mercy Cenacle meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 10 A.M. in the St. Joachim Room to experience the splendor of our Catholic Faith through Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and The Diary of St. Faustina, using a formation manual written by the Marians of the Immaculate Conception and Dr. Bryan Thatcher. Cenacles are now worldwide. Please stop by to visit and learn more about how Trust in God reveals God's Love and Mercy and healing that Our Lord offers each one of us. All are welcome. For questions, please call Harry or Lynne Dolton at 703.960.0592.

Father, we adore You. Lay our lives before You. How we love You. Jesus, we adore You. Lay our lives before You. How we love you.

Holy Spirit, we adore You. Lay our lives before You. How we love You.

GONZAGA GOLF CLINIC: The Gonzaga golf team invites all junior golfers (grade 8 and under) to a clinic on March 5, 2 to 4 P.M. at Belle Haven Country Club. There will be instruction by the WCAC Champion Gonzaga golf team and PGA professionals, plus pizza and fun for $30 a player. For more info or to register, email Jackson Mote (Gonzaga ’16) at motej@gonzaga.org.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE THE NEEDY IN ALEXANDRIA! Are you in need of service hours or just looking for a way to do something extra for the poor during Lent or the Jubilee Year of Mercy? Consider volunteering with ALIVE! (ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically) on Saturday mornings. ALIVE! is the largest private safety net for the needy in the city of Alexandria. Assistance is needed to distribute food to families between 8 A.M. - 12 noon on February 27 and March 26 at three nearby locations. We are also looking for able-bodied volunteers to deliver donated furniture in Alexandria on April 23 and 30. For more info, contact Greg Smith at 207.837.1030 or alive.saintmarys@gmail.com.

https://www.alive-inc.org, @ALIVE4AlexVA, or like ALIVE on FaceBook

ENROLL TODAY! EIGHT-WEEK ONLINE COURSE BEGINS ON MARCH 7: Catholic Distance University is a global online university founded in 1983 to empower learners everywhere to encounter the living word of God through high-quality academic programs. For more information contact admissions@cdu.edu or call 1.888.254.4CDU, ext. 700. Visit our website - www.cdu.edu.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER & HOOLEY Sunday March 13, 6 P.M. till. At St. Mary’s School Gym.

Adults $25, children under 12 free. All proceeds to Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Catered by Murphy’s Pub.

Irish dancers and Pat Garvey Irish wit & special production of the “Unicorn”

SAINTS ANNE AND JOACHIM SOCIETY OUTING Sts. Anne and Joachim Society (seniors 55 and older) will be going to the National Gallery of Art on Wednesday, March 16, to see the special exhibit "Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World". Please contact Barbara Juszczyk (703.683.6834) for further information or to reserve a spot on the bus. Bus is $10 for Sts. A&J members and $15 for nonmembers. Bus leaves from the Lyceum promptly at 10:00 A.M.

Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, INCLUDING:

Marie Abadjoby Anthony Adorante Jack Allen Baby Mercy Amaya Patricia Amaya Aaron Araya Pat Areno Mary Averna José Ayala Caroline Baher Romulo Baptista Mary C. Bartkowicz Roberta Bauer Olga DiCorpo Bell Dolores Benavides Devlin Berlo Arthur Binninger Baby Brady Blythe Tom Boiles Robert Bowen Mary Claire Bright Roger Bruce Renee Bullion Jake Bulmer Baby Isaac Buttie Dailey Byrd Jerry Caesar Dorothy Campbell Debbie Campo Ron Celeste Charles M. Chamberlain, Jr. Kathy Clausen Beatriz Coquilla-Canete Camden Courcier Ken Crowe Paul Delaney Fidel Delgado Dan Doherty Christina Donald Betty Egan Dorsett Kathleen Dorsey Tracy Doyle Deborah DuBrul Richard Edes James Fusco April Garcia Michael Giancarlo Betty Gibbs Turi Gibson Regina Giuseppe Millie Goods

Lawrence Grenier Lorraine Grippi Joan Gullen David Hanley Mike Hart Dale Henderson Mrs. Hernandez Jack Hickey Marianne Higgins Don Hilbert Nicholas Holden Carol Holver Helen Hoover Becky Hsu Felisa Hervey Charity James Ray Jenkins Bethany Johnson Mark Jones George Joseph John Kelly Stephen Klare William Kleinmann Frederick Kroesen Catherine Lameynardie Brian Le Etelvina León-Durte Mary Frances Lewis John Linehardt Betty Littig Anthony Lodato Rodney Lodato Baby Samuel Looney Frank Lopapa Peter Lor Daniel Love Thomas Lovely Michael Luken Shannon Luzius Holden Mauk Eileen McDonough Brother Shamus McGrenra James McGrath Family William McNamara Frank Medico Allison Miller Russell Miller Dan Morrow Mary Morrow-Bax Anna Munro

Samantha Nealis Betty Nesky Mary Neumayr Julie Olaffson Frank O’Neill Mary Ann Picciano Mike Picciano David Patten Geraldine Petrino Marianne Petrino Dee Phillips Tina Porter Ira Ravitz Ralph Patrick Regan Gerard Rosekruns Don Ross Marge Rusnak Heather Saparoff Fritz Scheuren Mary Schlaffer Dave Schroeck Margaret Grace Scolese Baby Joey Shaw Kent Siegel Sharon Smith Stachura Mary Stier Carson Svilich Elaine Tamanini Lyda Tanco Dennese Teele Gayle Temple Ray Tobin Ricardo Torres Mary Treamont Margaret Trick Dr. Trimber Jane Trimber Calvin Vance Fr. Daniel Vitz Judith Voebel Gloria Wanchock Larry Ward Randy Weber Margaret Whelan Angela White Raea Whitecotton Baby Carly Theresa Wyvill Yolanda Yebra Vincent Zamaria Robert Zapalac Amy Wilkinson

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: Ralph Grimm and Virginia Shaffer

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today,

for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.

St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, please pray for them.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR MILITARY AND CIVILIAN MEMBERS SERVING IN HARM’S WAY, INCLUDING:

Michael Andriani Kyle Biddle Timothy Blaine Casey Chandler Matthew Constantino Peter Culbert Mark Dobson

Neal Jones Rey Gonzalez Jeremy Hill Albert Martins Mark Martins Megan McGarry Christopher Moore Edward Joseph Parry, III

Chris Quayle William St. Clair Brett Taylor Jon Tomita Case Wilson Thomas Wissler Brian Wong

Almighty and Eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these men and women as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ. Rest your weary ones. Bless your dying ones. Soothe your suffering ones. Pity your afflicted ones. Shield your joyous ones.

And for all Your love's sake. Amen.

Saint Augustine

THE LAETARE BENEFIT SUPPORTING THE CLOISTERED NUNS OF ST. DOMINIC’S MONASTERY IN LINDEN, VA ON SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016: Bishop Paul Loverde and the members of the Host Committee cordially invite you to attend a benefit for the Cloistered Nuns of St. Dominic’s Monastery, located in Linden, VA. Please show your support and join us for a reception, dinner, and angel auction which will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the International Country Club (13200 Lee Jackson Highway, Fairfax, VA). Seating is limited. RSVP by February 29, 2016. Tickets are $150 each. Please send a check payable to Friends of St. Dominic’s Monastery, 7200 Matthew Mills Road, McLean, VA 22101. For more info, please contact: friendsofstdominicsmonastery@gmail.com.

PRAYER IN TIME OF SICKNESS O Jesus, You suffered and died for us. You understand suffering. Teach me to understand my suffering as You do; to bear it in union with You; to offer it

with You to atone for my sins And to bring Your grace to souls in need. Calm my fears; increase my trust. May I gladly accept Your holy will and

become more like You in trial. If it be Your will, restore me to health so that I may work for Your honor and glory and the salvation of all men. Amen.

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK (CBN) Please join the Alexandria Chapter of the Catholic Business Network (CBN),

and enjoy a social breakfast while meeting fellow Catholic professionals. Our guest speaker is Dr. Kristina Olsen

(Regional Academic Director, Webster University) She will discuss the keys to successfully integrating our

Catholic faith with our work life.

Keeping Our Spirituality Alive in the Work Place

Our breakfast will be held Thursday, March 3 from 7:30-9:00 A.M. at Walker’s Grille (6909 Metro Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310

(walkersgrille.com). Pre-register online for $15 at cbnnova.org/Alexandria-Springfield. Walk-in price is $20 (cash, check, or credit card).

Replies or questions can be directed to Trebor Whearty at twhearty@mcenearney.com or 703.627.5239.

To learn more about CBN or to join, visit www.cbnnova.org

SLEEPING BAGS NEEDED IN LEESEBURG Help keep the homeless in the Leesburg area warm this winter by donating a new sleeping bag to our Leesburg office. Contact Sherri Longhill at slonghill@ccda.net for more information.

“Therefore, be constant in practicing every virtue, and especially in imitating the patience of our dear Jesus, for this is the summit of pure love. Live in such a way that all may know that you bear outwardly as well as inwardly the image of Christ crucified, the model of all gentleness and mercy. For if a man is united inwardly with the Son of the living God, he also bears his likeness outwardly by his continual practice of heroic goodness, and especially through a patience reinforced by courage, which does not complain either secretly or in public. Conceal

yourselves in Jesus crucified, and hope for nothing except that all men be thoroughly converted to his will.”

- from a letter by Saint Paul of the Cross

JP BASEBALL CLINIC: Baseball players in grades 5 – 8 are invited to the annual Spring Training Baseball Clinic at JP the Great on March 5. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, and fielding over the course of the clinic. For more information, and to register, please visit www.jpthegreat.org or contact head coach Bob.Czekaj@jpthegreat.org, or call 703.445.0314.