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Saturday Vigil Sunday Mon. Wed., & Fri. Thursday Holy Hour No Mass on Tuesdays

Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM

5:00 PM 8:30 & 11:00 AM

8:30 AM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

Parish Office Hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday

8:30am ~ 3:30pm

Receiving the Sacraments The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Any Catholic with a life-threatening illness should receive this sacrament even if not in immediate danger of death.. Please call Father Grinnell and ask him to anoint you if you think you should receive the sacrament soon.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Every Thursday Evening during Adoration Every Saturday -

3:45 PM until 4:45 PM (Also by appointment)

The Sacrament of Matrimony The Diocese of Arlington requires that the parish priest be contacted at least six months before the intended wedding, We want to help all of our couples receive the abundant benefits and graces that the Sacrament of Matrimony can offer them.

The Sacrament of Baptism A class is required for parents having a child baptized at S1. Peter Parish for the first time. Please call Father Grinnell at 675-3432 to make arrangements.

12762 Lee Highway, Washington, VA 22747 website: www.stpeterparishva.org

Pastor Reverend Father Horace Grinnell

Parish Phone Numbers Pastor Rev. Father Horace Grinnell (540) 675-3432

E-mail: grinnellhorace@gmail.com Deacon Bob Benyo (540) 937-5939

Email: deaconbenyo@gmail.com Jean Hagarty, Office Manager (540) 675-3432

E-mail: stpeterschurch@comcast.net Mary Ann Krammes, Cemetery Admin (540) 547-4441

and Bulletin Coordinator Mrs. Kathleen Tester, Organist (540) 987-8764 Epiphany Catholic School (PK-8) (540) 825-9017

EpiphanyCatholicSchool.org

Sunday, May 21, 2017 "6TII SUNDAY OF EAsTER"

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Vigil Mass 5:00 PM May 20

Sunday 8:30 AM Rosie Falcone+ May 21 11:00 AM For Our Parish

. Rdgs. Acts 8:5-8,14-17, Peter 3:15-18, John 14:15-21 Monday 8:30 AM Marvin Read family May 22

St. Rita of Cascia Wednesday 8:30 AM Bren Miller

May 24

Father Kevin Walsh

Thursday May 25

Friday May 26 St. Philip Neri

7:00PM 7:30PM 8:30AM

Eucharistic Holy Hour Daris Munera+

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Today's second collection is for Diocesan Retired Priests.

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A REFLECTION "For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be God's will, than for doing evil." 1 PETER 3:17 The old line says "if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans." Many of us are diligent in our planning, making sure things are progressing smoothly, then disaster strikes, we don't get tile result that was intended. An unforeseen problem arises. Many times we may respond negatively. Wh)' me? I did everything right! Here's the thing-God has a different and better plan ill store for you.

"Those who love Me will keep my word." Is your love for the Lord leading you to grow in holiness as a priest, deacon or in the consecrate life? Call Father 1.0 I affe at (703) 841-2514 or write: j .jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org.

~ Please pray for the following members and their ~ relatives of our Parish:

Elaine Viguerie Jane Collinson Colleen Cybrowski Deacon Charles Coutu

Joan Gannon Bonnie Fogelberg Melanie Maloney Pat Galletta

Nicholas Hovey Christopher John Field Michael and Eileen Hawkins

Please pray for dearly departed Kathy Winter, and her family.

THE RAPPAHANNOCK LEAGUE FOR ENvmoNMEN­ TAL PROTECfION PRESENTS NASA SOLAR SyS­ TEM AMBASSADOR REDFERN who will present an engaging, must-see presentation about our amaz­ ing Universe and the Milky Way Galaxy. Follow­ ing this colorful, fun-filled talk, Mr. Redfern will lead an outdoor viewing of our night sky using telescopes and laser pointers (weather permitting) on Saturday, May 27th at 7pm, at the Castleton Festival Theater. Admission is free. Please RSVP to kaye@kohlerrealtors.com, 540-675- 13 73. Seating is limited.

ADULTS GROWING IN FAITH

JOIN THE BIBLE STUDY GROUP ON ST. LUKE'S GOSPEL

WEDNESDA Y MORNINGS, 9 A.M.-1 0 A.M. All are invited to join the Wednesday morning bible study in the parish meeting room. Come ~

every week or come when you can! ALL ARE WELCOME.

FALLING UPWARD, by Fr. Richard Rohr CHAPTER 2,

JOIN US ON MONDAYS, AT 9:15 A.M. TO IO:I5A.M.!

You are invited to join the Monday morning group -we are discussing Falling Upward, by Fr. Richard Rohr. We will be discussing Chapter 2 of the

book on Monday, May 22nd.

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•" FEEDING THE HUNGRY­

ST. LUCY PROJECT

• On May 16, Walt Longyear and I " " Fred Eggers delivered 925 pounds of food from Cath- • • olic Charities to the Rappahannock Food Pantry. " Separately our Knights of Columbus donated 22 • pounds to Rappahannock Food Pantry.

CONGRATULATIONS - TO OUR FIRST COMMUNION

STUDENTS: LEVI BROOKS

BRIANNA COVARRUBIAS GABRIELA BROWN

CONGRATULATIONS - TO OUR CONFIRMANDI:

LEE REINBOLDT DOUG MEUSE BOMEUSE

KAMMIBROWN L YNDI THORNHILL BRIGETTE HILLAERT JOSEPH HILLAERT JOSHUA MILLER

MAGGIE DELMARE JOHN AUGUST

Jesus said to his disci~les: "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." John 14:15

" .I THE TEENAGE ENRICHMENT FOR THE Ar-os­ TLES OF MARY (T.E.A.M. RETREAT) is spon­ sored by the Legion of Mary to be held at HOLY TRINITY JUBILEE PARK INC. located at 4407 Aldie Road, Catharpin, Virginia 20143 on June 24th. It is open to all Catholics from ages 12 - 18. Come and join us for an exciting day with Holy Mass, Benediction, Confession, Eucharistic Proces­ sion, uplifting talks, skits, and three hours of excit­ ing activities. The speakers are Bishop Michael Bur­ bidge (?), Rev. Richard Guest, Rev. Mark Mullaney and Rev. Francis Peffley. The fee is $35.00 per per­ son and $45.00 for late registration after May 26, which includes refreshments. Bring a bag lunch, water and rosary. Participants will have opportuni­ ties to meet new friends, have fun, learn strong Catholic values, and more particularly, be drawn closer to God. Mark your calendar and register early. To obtain registration forms or to inquire about the retreat, call Dr. Seggy Acosta at (703)392- 6420, Kevin Degnan (210) 414-6211, Nancy Grenier (703)869-0040 or Sandy Witter (703) 266- 3534. Scholarships are available based on fmancial needs. You may visit it at: www.holytrinityjubileepark for registration forms.

See you there!

What is the message from Our Lady of Fatima? Pray the rosary daily for peace in your family, peace

in your country and peace in the world!

;, .« Weekly Contributions for 5/14/17 \~YI~. General Collection - $2777.00 ip:,,'1 Online Giving- $780.00

Special Needs -$556.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

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Dear friends,

I would like to thank members of the Knights of Columbus for pitching in and helping with the office furniture for Jean. (Bob Klaus, Tom Junk, Bob Ward and Tom Woolman) I would also like to offer my thanks to Tom Woolman for picking the furniture up and delivery it to st. Peter's. Also, to Rose and Bob Ward for donating it to the Church. It is much appreciated.

I also want to thank all the parishioners who helped with our Confirmation on Monday evening. Bishop Burbidge enjoyed being here and confirming our children. My special thanks to Joan Beattie, Marie Riedel, Jean Hagarty, and Peggy Cybrowski. They helped make this evening a huge success; and Peggy graciously donated her time and expertise to photograph our Confirmation. I thank everyone for coming and joining in this wonderful celebration.

DIOCESAN RETIRED PRIESTS' COLLECTION

There will be a second collection this weekend for the care of our diocesan retired priests. Currently there are 21 retired priests and an additional 20 diocesan priests who will retire in the next ten years. Please consider donating to this collection. Thank you for your support

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS AND OUR CONFIRMANDI.

Father Tuck Grinnell

Republic For Which W e Stand A play by John Henry

Sunday, May 28th 6 pm at the Stone Hill Amphitheater

John Henry's new play Republic For Which We Stand portrays the behind-the-scenes struggle of the founding fathers and mothers in designing the Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787. They make the fateful decision to place the war power in Congress so the new nation can be a Republic, not an Empire.

While they wait for a convention quorum, George and Martha Washington stage three plays at Benjamin Franklin's home. The plays-within-the-play dramatize the conquests of the three great warrior kings in Medieval England: William the Conqueror, Edward III and Henry V. After each performance, Benjamin, George and Martha - together with James and Dolly Madison, George and Sarah Mason - spar with Alexander Hamilton over the meaning and vision of the American Revolution.

Republic For Which We Stand picks up the thread of the larger argument over the general theory of man, riddled with jokes and humor, where Henry's Arguing with God leaves off. Theater Critic John Stoltenberg called AWG "sharp and smart, pithy - well nigh Wildean". Henry's new drama foreshadows how three generations of Presidential wars have turned what the Founders created on its head.

The cast of two-dozen citizen actors includes Bill Walton as George Washington, Gail Kitch as Martha Washington, Hugh Hill as Alexander Hamilton, Bruce Fein as James Madison, Pat Nicklin as Dolly Madison, Bill Nitze as George Mason, Hali Jilani as Sarah Mason, John Lewis as King John, Faith Lewis as Matilda, Bob Randolph as Edward III, Maeve Ciuba as young Edward III, Deverell Pedersen as Madame Helvetius, Nuchhi Currier as Queen Isabella, Ed Hughes as Henry V, Lynn Sullivan as Norman Lady, Peter Stenner as Count of Salisbury, Jennifer Ruger as Virgin Mary, and Father Tuck Grinnell as Priest.

Republic for Which We Stand is directed by Rick Davis, Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and Professor of Theater at George Mason University. The premiere will take place at Henry's outdoor Stone Hill Amphitheater in the beautiful countryside of Rappahannock County Virginia.

The Stone Hill Amphitheater (Stonehilltheatricalfoundation.org)

40 Spring Wish Lane, Flint Hill, Virginia 22627

Tickets available at RepublicForWhichWeStand.Eventbrite.com

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