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SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
Baptism: First-time, expectant parents must attend a prior instruction on the Sacrament of Baptism. Call the Parish Office to make the necessary arrangements. Baptisms are normally celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month following the 12:00 pm Mass.
Matrimony: Registered parishioners who wish to be married at St. Ambrose, or to be prepared for marriage in another parish, must, by diocesan policy, begin the required preparation at least six months prior to the proposed date for their marriage. Contact the parish Office for an appointment.
Returning to the Church: If you are Catholic and returning to the sacraments, or to the practice of the faith, we welcome you back! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact a priest at the parish office or after Sunday Mass. We are happy to help you come back home to the Catholic Church.
Initiation of Adults and Children: The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a process by which a person becomes initiated into the full sacramental life of the Catholic Church through weekly instruction. If you or someone you know would like to inquire about the life of Jesus Christ and the beliefs & teachings of His Church, please contact Mrs. Nicole Filipowski in the Office of Religious Education.
Sick Calls: Contact the parish office to schedule visits to the sick/homebound, for the Sacraments of Penance, the Eucharist & the Anointing of the Sick.
Parish Membership: Parish Membership is necessary for Baptism, Matrimony, or Sacramental Sponsor Forms. In order for a Sponsor Form to be issued, one must be a registered/participating member of the Parish for at least three months. Please notify the office of any changes on your registration form, telephone number, address, temporary absence, etc. Registration forms are available in the parish office, the vestibule of the Church, and on the website.
SUNDAY
JULY 5, 2020
FOURTEENTHSUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIMES
Very Rev. Andrew J. Fisher, V.F., Pastor Rev. Joseph D. Bergida, Parochial Vicar
Parish Office Phone Number: 703-280-4400
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., & 5:00 p.m.
WEEKDAYS Monday - Friday: 7:00 & 9:00 a.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
HOLY DAYS As announced
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: 9:30 & 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA After 9:00 a.m. Saturday Mass
ADORATION Following 9:00 a.m. Mass First Fridays until 7:00 p.m. Benediction
PARISH SCHOOL
3827 Woodburn Road Annandale, VA 22003 Phone: 703-698-7171
Website: www.stambroseschool.org
Email Address:
Principal: Maria Tejada [email protected]
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3901 Woodburn Road Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: 703-280-4400
Website: www.stambroseva.org
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Office Hours and Staff: Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pastor: Very Rev. Andrew J. Fisher, V.F. [email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Joseph D. Bergida [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Donna Vasilakos [email protected]
Receptionist: Laura Cameron
Business Manager: Carla Yaglou 703-280-4400 | [email protected]
Principal: Maria Tejada 703-698-7171 | [email protected]
Youth Ministry: Therese Ryan 703-280-4400 | [email protected]
Religious Education: Nicole Filipowski 703-280-1122 | [email protected]
Director of Music: Don Cotton 703-698-0374 | [email protected]
Plant & Facilities Manager: Paul Moeller
703-280-4400 | [email protected]
Bulletin Notices: Please email your information to Donna Vasilakos. Deadline for the bulletin is noon Thursday of the previous week.
Diocesan Resource Page on Issues Affecting the Catholic Church Available. The Catholic Diocese of Arlington
website includes a resource page where parishioners can access information regarding the recent events affecting the Church. Read the policies on child protection and responses
to the crisis from Bishop Burbidge and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at
www.arlingtondiocese.org/childprotection/
CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday July 6: Wkdy; St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr
7:00 a.m. Private 9:00 a.m. Helene Chutjian
Tuesday July 7: Weekday 7:00 a.m. Private 9:00 a.m. Private
Wednesday July 8: Weekday 7:00 a.m. Private 9:00 a.m. John & Donna Vasilakos
Thursday July 9: Wkdy; St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest & Companions, Martyrs
7:00 a.m. Joyce Larsen 9:00 a.m. Rob & Laura Mead
Friday July 10: Weekday 7:00 a.m. Robert Larsen 9:00 a.m. Private
Saturday July 11: St. Benedict, Abbot 9:00 a.m. Vu Family
5:00 p.m.Vigil Robert & Marjorie Ridenour
Sunday July 12: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:00 a.m. Private 12:00 noon Matthew Travers 5:00 p.m. Private
MASS INTENTIONS
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parish community.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE ILL OF THE
Irene Anderson, Theresa & Moses Avila, Nancy Blanco, Josephine Bourgeois, Josephine Crosby, Conor Doyle, Bill Foster, Therese Fruet, Marianne Haley, Amy Hobbs, Michael Hoffman, Barbara Kelly, Jim Kirsch, Robert Koldys, John Maskeny, Marge Miner, Lewis Rhodes, Jean Reed Saylor, Robert Seoane, Rose Smith, Fr. Spychala, Jim Smith, Karen Hardy Storm, Laura Sutherland
PLEASE PRAY FOR YOUR PRIESTS
July 6 Rev. Jerry J. Pokorsky July 7 Rev. Christopher J. Pollard July 8 Rev. Marcus A. Pollard July 9 Very Rev. Patrick L. Posey, VF July 10 Rev. Juan A. Puigbo July 11 Rev. Joseph M. Rampino
July 12 Rev. M. Paul Richardson (Ret.)
The Diaper Drive and Food Drive are temporarily suspended.
ST. AMBROSE SCHOOL NEWS
MISSION STATEMENT "Fostering a faith-filled and academically strong
environment, Saint Ambrose Catholic School works with families and the faith community to encourage
the formation of the whole child through the examples and teachings of Jesus Christ."
Please go to Page 6 of this bulletin to read a letter
from our new Principal, Maria Teresa Tejada.
An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339
Many thanks to those who are either mailing in or dropping off their weekly offertory to St. Ambrose Church or are
using Faith Direct.
You can enroll online at https://membership.faithdirect.net/VA401
Many thanks for your sacrificial giving to support the work of the
Church.
Please pray for all the deceased of St. Ambrose
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St. Ambrose YOUTH MINISTRY For information on all youth ministry events, check
our website at www.stambroseva.org It takes a Church - Interested in participating/
volunteering?
Contact Director of Youth Ministry: Therese Ryan [email protected]
Remember who and whose you are! This is THE POWER … of YOUR LIFE IN CHRIST –in action! -Pray for our newly ordained priests and or-dained deacons, especially Deacon Joe Townsend! -Share the graces of your Holy Communion with someone who is hurting! -Pray a daily Rosary and a Divine Mercy…Read scripture! -Pray for those you find difficult to love. Peace starts in our own hearts first! -Reach out to neighbors and family, especially those you have lost touch with!! -Remember that you are loved (John 3:16)! -Do random acts of kindness and be a witness of Jesus’ love!
Weekend WorkCamp 2nd Saturdays 8:45-12:30pm
***See the parish website for updates for July.
High School Youth Ministry GOD SQUAD 2019
All 9th-12th grade teens invited! Meeting on Thursday evenings at 7pm via Zoom…
Check your email for updates!
Junior High Youth Ministry Jr. High TGIF 6th, 7th & 8thgrade
Kolbe’s Kids*- Our Lady’s Little Army
***TGIF and Kolbe’s Kids will resume 9/20
ST. AMBROSE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Please check your email and
the website for important updates.
Volunteers Needed for 2020 - 2021 Religious Education
Do you love your Catholic faith? Are you able to work
with children? Are you willing to dedicate a few hours
each week, to their faith formation? If so, please prayer-
fully consider becoming a religious education catechist, co
-catechist, substitute catechist, classroom aide or hall
monitor. Training is available.
All volunteer catechists and aids must become compliant with the Diocese of Arlington Child Protection Policy, to include a background check and VIRTUS seminar.
Registration for 2020 – 2021 is Now Open!
St. Ambrose offers religious education classes for students
in grades K - 12 who attend public or other non-Catholic
schools which include the preparation necessary to receive
the Sacraments of First Penance, First Holy Communion
and Confirmation.
Classes are held on Sundays from 8:30 am – 9:45 am,
September through May. Students must be registered
in advance. Visit stambroseva.org/RE for details and to
register.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The RCIA is for those over the age of seven who are
unbaptized, baptized in another Christian tradition who
are now interested in becoming Catholic, and baptized
Catholics who are not fully initiated (need First Commun-
ion or Confirmation).
Classes are Monday evenings from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm in
the Parish Hall, September through May. Please register
in advance.
To register for any of the above, to volunteer, or for more
information, please contact Nicole Filipowski, Director of
Religious Education, at [email protected] or
703-280-1122.
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These are uncertain times with the Coronavirus Pandemic changing our lives in ways we never thought possible. There has been an upsurge of abortions seen in some places because of this and prayers for the unborn are needed now more than ever.
A Prayer for an End to Abortion Heavenly Father, Spare our nation from the scourge of abortion. Protect the lives of children in the womb. Give hope and strength to their mothers. Stir love in the hearts of fathers to support and cherish mother and child. Cause our elected leaders and the courts to recognize and protect the personhood of unborn children. Lift up church leaders to proclaim a Culture of Life. Lead parents who had abortions to repentance and healing. Bring about the conversion of the abortionist, of those who deny the birthright of children and of those who are indifferent. Grant me the courage and energy to be a Defender of Life. I ask this through my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
PRO LIFE CORNER
Diocesan WORKCAMP
REBOOT 2020
What an amazing week
we have had living in an
intentional Catholic community, worship-
ing and serving together. Thank you to all
who have supported our unconventional
WorkCamp effort this year. God bless!
The 2020 St. Ambrose WorkCamp Crew
Suggested Links for Mass & Prayers
The Mass
The Eternal Word Network Find the televised Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy, interviews , con-
version stories and much, much more...https://www.ewtn.com/
Daily Mass is televised at
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings
Bishop Baron Daily Mass
https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/
Sunday Mass from Basilica of the Immaculate Conception,
Washington , DC in conjunction with the Diocese of Arlington
http://www.catholictv.org/masses/national-shrine-mass
Live Streaming of Daily & Sunday Masses with The Canons
Regular of Saint John Cantius (English and Latin Options)
Also the rosary and Evening Prayer/Vespers are offered Daily:
https://www.cantius.org/go/news/detail/live_stream_of_masses/
Daily Lectionary Readings/Reflections/Homilies
USCCB Daily Readings with Audio http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm
Magnificat https://us.magnificat.net/
Bishop Baron explains the Faith: commentary on the daily &
Sunday readings https://www.wordonfire.org/
https://www.dailytvmass.com
Prayers and Devotions
Sign up for novenas https://www.praymorenovenas.com/
Apps to download for prayers and devotions:
* Check your android or Apple store to download these…
Laudate
IBreviary
IPieta
ICC(Institute of Catholic Culture App)
Podcasts, Videos and Other Media
FORMED Videos and Resources and lots of great info on the
Catholic Faith https://watch.formed.org/browse
Word on Fire with Bishop Baron https://www.wordonfire.org/
2 Minutes to Virtue Videos
https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/family-life/resources-for-
holiness/2minutes2virtue/
Ascension Presents Fr. Mike Scmitz & Ascension Presents on
you tube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVdGX3N-
WIJ5nUvklBTNhAw
Ascension Press- all things Catholic-great formation videos and
other formation material.
https://ascensionpress.com/
Catholic News and Articles:
Aleteia https://aleteia.org/
Catholic News Services https://www.catholicnews.com/
National Catholic Register https://www.ncregister.com/
Arlington Catholic Herald https://www.catholicherald.com/
GREAT ARTICLES
EX-MUSLIM MARONITE PRIEST FLIES WITH BLESSED SACRAMENT OVER LEBANON
Saints Know 1st Hand About Surviving Pandemics
PRAYER DURING CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC
O CLEMENT, O LOVING, O SWEET MOTHER
MARY WE YOUR CHILDREN OF EVERY
NATION, TURN TO YOU IN THIS PANDEMIC.
OUR TROUBLES ARE NUMEROUS; OUR
FEARS ARE GREAT.
GRANT THAT WE MIGHT DEPOSIT THEM
AT YOUR FEET, TAKE REFUGE IN YOUR
IMMACULATE HEART, AND OBTAIN PEACE,
HEALING, RESCUE,
AND TIMELY HELP IN ALL OUR NEEDS.
YOU ARE OUR MOTHER,
PRAY FOR US TO YOUR SON.
AMEN.
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Dear St. Ambrose Community,
I have no words to express how honored and blessed I feel to have the opportunity to serve the beautiful community of St.
Ambrose.
I hold a bachelor degree in business administration with a minor in International Finance and a Master of Education in Ad-
ministration and Supervision.
I worked many years in the Finance industry. I became an educator by chance when a teacher suggested that I should inter-
view for a teaching position at her school. During the interview process, I realized, I was meant to be an educator and that
I found my passion in life.
During the last ten years of being a teacher and Administrator, I learned many lessons, and I would like to share with you
the top three I feel most passionate about. Such outlines a vision for St. Ambrose School and highlights some important
areas that we will be focusing our efforts in the next school year.
My vision emphasizes the following:
Diversity of Learning:
Each child learns in a different way and we need to be able to meet their individual needs by individualizing instruction.
We will do this by providing our teachers with the resources and professional development they need to be successful in
the classroom. When we support and respect the student’s learning differences, we help them build self-confidence and
develop their gifts and talents.
Partnership:
I have learned that for schools to thrive we need a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and leadership. If we are
going to be successful, it will be by working together. I do not work alone or in isolation, therefore, I am committed to
have open communication and be transparent at all times. You can count on me and together we will fulfill our school’s
mission.
Curriculum and Technology:
We are educating children with fast-growing minds and we need to keep up with them. This means that our curriculum and
technology need to be constantly refreshed, and we need to bring innovations that help students grow at the same pace the
world is growing. I will be developing a curriculum and technology committee to help support these efforts.
In addition, I will focus my efforts to strengthen the following:
Our mission: our ability to discover and develop our students’ unique talents and gifts in a safe and nurturing environ-
ment.
Our main purpose: our capacity to nourish our students’ character with values and actions that follow the example of Je-
sus.
Our Catholic identity: our potential to focus on developing the “whole child” by preparing our students academically,
intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally with strong values that will allow them to fulfill a critical
role in our world, our country, and our Church.
Our Enrollment: our capability to increase our student enrollment by:
a. increasing our online presence through updates in our website content and advertising. We have already made
some changes to our website and have added some promo videos.
b. developing a frame work for lead follow-up and improved customer services with standardized email scripts to
ensure prompt response to those families showing interest in our school.
c. creating a lead tracking database and protocol for proper lead follow-up. We will have an email automation to
stay in touch with prospects families and provide them with valuable information as they decide whether or not to
apply to our school.
I am looking forward to starting this new journey with you and having the opportunity to get to know each one of you
soon.
Yours in Christ,
Maria Teresa Tejada
