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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
September 27, 2015
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 [email protected]
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,
Welcome Pope Francis to our capi-tol, Washington, DC and into the hearts and minds of all Holy Family members. Let us take the time to review our own thoughts and actions in the light of his teaching and witness. Over 50 parishioners attended our first Fridays at Holy Family adult formation series. We re-flected on the focus of the Joy of the Gospel and on Pope Francis’ first encyclical Laudato Si about Care for Creation. Come and join us next month on Friday, October 30th TGIF as we consider how to share our faith. I especially urge catechists and teachers to at-tend. On Sunday, September 27th at 1:30 PM, we wel-come county police and other civic officials to a Human Rights Town Hall. Our hope is to in-crease awareness of rights and services, espe-cially on the part of minority communities. "That the joy of the Gospel may reach the ends of the earth, illuminating even the fringes of our world" Franciscus.
Viva Papa Francesco!
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 pondre-
mos en contacto con usted.
Nombre:_________________________________ Teléfono (Casa):______________ Teléfono Celular:________________
Dirección:______________________________________ Ciudad:______________ Edo:____ Código Postal:______
El Rinconcito del Padre
Estimados Feligreses,
Bienvenido Papa Francisco a nues-tro Capitolio y en los corazones y las mentes de los miembros de la Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia. Tomemos el tiempo para revisar nuestros propios pensamientos y acciones a la luz de sus enseñan-zas y testimonio.
Más de 50 feligreses asistieron a nuestro primer “Viernes en la Sagrada Familia, la serie de forma-ción de adultos. Reflexionamos sobre el enfoque de la Alegría del Evangelio del Papa Francisco y en su primera Encíclica “Laudato Si” sobre el Cui-dado de la Creación. Ven y únete a nosotros el próximo mes, 30 de octubre, cuando considere-mos la manera de compartir nuestra fe. En espe-cial insto a los catequistas y los maestros que asistan.
El domingo 27 de septiembre, a la 1:30pm, le da-mos la bienvenida a la policía del condado y otros funcionarios civiles a un Ayuntamiento sobre los Derechos Humanos. Nuestra esperanza es au-mentar el conocimiento de los derechos y los ser-vicios, especialmente por parte de las comunida-des minoritarias.
"Que la alegría del Evangelio pueda llegar a los confines de la tierra, iluminando incluso al mar-gen de nuestro mundo" Franciscus.
¡Viva Papa Francesco! Bendiciones, Padre Gerardo
Generosity Report Thank you for your continued support!
Regular Collection
9/19 & 9/20, 2015 2014 Offertory Difference In Pew: $ 12,482 $14,031 $ -1,549
Faith Direct: $ 5,310 $ 5,348 $ - 38
Total Offertory $ 17,792 $ 19,379 $ -1,587
Thank you so much for your continued generosity
and support to your parish.
Second Collection
Parish Repairs and Maintenance - $3,080
Thank you!
A free and easy way of giving!
We ask every parish family to please consider enrolling in Faith Di-
rect, a more convenient way to make your weekly offerings to Holy
Family via automatic payment from your checking account or credit
card. No more checks to write or envelopes to worry about. There is
no cost to you for enrolling in this new way of supporting your par-
ish!!
Please ask the parish office for an enrollment form, or go to their web-
site: www.faithdirect.net. Our Faith Direct church code is VA119.
If Faith Direct is not possible at this time, you may also arrange your
weekly offertory contributions through your bank via automatic dis-
bursements. For more information, please contact the parish office.
If you currently receive offertory envelopes and have enrolled in Faith
Direct, please notify the parish office so that we may notify the enve-
lope company and you no longer receive the offertory envelopes in the
mail.
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 Miss Rosa Rivera, Weekend Receptionist 703-670-8161
Mrs. Paula Kane, 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 Joseph Santiago, Liturgy Coordinator 703-670-8161 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………. [email protected]
Festival Raffle Winners
Thank you to all who participated in the festival
raffle. The raffle is a way of supporting our
parish and we truly appreciate all your help.
Congratulation to the winners of all the raffles
which took place during the festival.
The following are the winners:
$5,000 Winner ……... Joe Gomes
$2,500 Winner………. Luis Alberto
$1,000 Winner………..Kathleen Caiazzo
$1,000 Winner………..Long Ngo
$ 500 Winner……….Jaime Ortiz
Crafters Quilt Winner………………..Sandy Tinker
Crafters Nativity Set Winner…..Lida Quinones
Congratulations!!!
Thank you once again for supporting your Parish!
Second & Special Collections for
September 2015
September 13 Religious Education
September 20 Parish Repairs and Maintenance
September 27 Catholic University
September 28, 2015 - October 4, 2015 † Denotes Mass for Deceased
Monday: St. Wenceslaus, Martyr, St. Lawrence Ruiz, Martyr
7:00 AM Wardrip Family 30th Anniversary
9:00 AM † Felicidad Ocampo Tuesday: Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels
7:00 AM † Daniel Clay 9:00 AM † Cecile McKoy
Wednesday: St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church
7:00 AM † Apollonia Sergi 9:00 AM † Naomi Callahan
Thursday: St. Therese of the Child Jesus
7:00 AM Susan Clay 9:00 AM † Angelo Mazzarese
Friday: The Holy Guardian Angels
7:00 AM † Robert G. Bernhardt 9:00 AM † Mary Jackson 7:00 PM Reverend Paul M. Eversole Saturday: 9:00 AM Clare & David Wheeler 5:00 PM † Naomi Callahan 6:30 PM † Jose Eduardo Rivera Sunday: 7:30 AM All Holy Family Parishioners 9:00 AM † Ida Peters
10:30 AM † Helen York 12:30 PM † Zenon Sanchez
At that time, John
said to Jesus,
"Teacher, we saw
someone driving
out demons in
your name, and
we tried to prevent
him because he does not follow us." Jesus replied,
"Do not prevent him. There is no one who per-
forms a mighty deed in my name who can at the
same time speak ill of me." - Mk 9:38-39
Sunday: Nm 11:25-29/Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43,
45, 47-48
Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Lk 9:46-50
Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12ab/
Jn 1:47-51
Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8/Lk 9:57-62
Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Lk 10:1-12
Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Mt 18:1-5, 10
Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Lk 10:17-24
Next Sunday: Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16
or 10:2-12
Readings for the Week of September 27, 2015
This week at Holy Family
Monday, September 28, 2015 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 6:00 PM Admin Use - Data Entry - Liturgy Office 7:00 PM Legion of Mary - Immaculate Heart of Mary - Meeting Room 7:00 PM Spanish Legion of Mary - Teachers Lounge 7:00 PM Reunión Familia de Nazaret - Baptistery 7:00 PM Cursillo Group Gathering - Library 7:00 PM Reunion del Grupo Timon - Room 6 7:00 PM Choir Practice - Church 7:00 PM ESOL Fall Classes - Room 2,3,4,5,8
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 9:45 AM Legion of Mary Meeting - Baptistery 6:30 PM Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms 7:00 PM Jr. Legion of Mary Meeting - Teachers Lounge
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 9:30 AM Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament - Church 9:30 AM Holy Family Crafters Gathering - Teen Center 7:00 PM VIRTUS Seminar - Meeting Room 7:00 PM Benediction - Church 7:00 PM Crecimientos - Grupo 2 - Room 1 7:00 PM Ensayo del Coro - Grupo de Oración - Teen Center 7:00 PM ESOL Fall Classes - Room 2,3,4,5,8 7:30 PM Schola Choir Practice - Church
Thursday, October 1, 2015 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 5:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:00 PM Sunday Spanish Choir Rehearsal - Meeting Room 7:00 PM Crecimientos - Room 1
Friday, October 2, 2015 9:30 AM Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church 6:30 PM Reconciliation - Church 7:00 PM 1st Friday Mass - Church 7:00 PM Grupo de Oración y de Jóvenes-Fr. Griffin Hall, Rm 6, 7 7:15 PM Agape Meeting - Meeting Room 8:00 PM Adoration - All Night in the Church
Saturday, October 3, 2015 8:30 AM Reconciliation - Church 9:30 AM Executive Committee Meeting - Pastor’s Office 11:00 AM Baptism Preparation in Spanish - Baptistery 4:00 PM Reconciliation - Church
Catholic Charities
Fall Harvest Food Drive
5:00 PM Mass 6:30 PM Mass (Spanish)
Sunday, October 4, 2015 7:30 AM Mass 8:30 AM Religious Education Classes - Assigned Class Rooms 9:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM RCIA (English) - Room 6 10:30 AM Mass 11:00 AM RCIA (Spanish) - Room 7 12:30 PM Mass 2:00 PM Baptism’s in Spanish - Church 6:30 PM PULSE - Teen Center
Remember in your prayers...
The sick of our Parish Community: Rebecca Perez, Maria Pia Mazzarese, Berta Motta, Eliz-
ardo Marquez, Joy Diaz, Leroy Holms, Jennifer Lugar,
Rita Ligotski, Mary Ash, John Campos, Olivia Bowie,
Maureen Ratliff, Jadiria Centero, Eric Fuller, Molly Bar-
calow, Philip McFadden.
Please pray for our deceased relatives and
friends: Merecedes Argueta, Leroy Holms, Mary
Markish, Emkio Eiland James Calhoun.
Pray for our military men and women and
their families, may God keep them safe and out
of harms way: Kenny Molina, Zachary Ritter, Erick Noland, Natalie
Campos, Capt. Airforce , Ivan Solvado Sanchez, Maria
& Cesar Hernandez, Victoria Lopez, Jason Budoya,
Patrick Rotchford, Nicolas Potter, Lance Corporal Jared
E. Middleton, George Frye, U.S. Marine, Dawn Sloan.
(Please let us know if your loved one returned safely home.)
Saint of the Day
St. Vincent de Paul Feast Day: September 27th
St. Vincent was born of poor parents in the
village of Pouy in Gascony, France, about
1580. He enjoyed his first schooling under the
Franciscan Fathers at Acqs. Such had been his
progress in four years that a gentleman chose
him as subpreceptor to his children, and he was
thus enabled to continue his studies without
being a burden to his parents. In 1596, he went
to the University of Toulouse for theological
studies, and there he was ordained priest in
1600.
In 1605, on a voyage by sea from Marseilles to
Narbonne, he fell into the hands of African
pirates and was carried as a slave to Tunis. His
captivity lasted about two years, until Divine
Providence enabled him to effect his escape. After a brief visit to Rome he
returned to France, where he became preceptor in the family of Emmanuel
de Gondy, Count of Goigny, and General of the galleys of France. In 1617,
he began to preach missions, and in 1625, he lay the foundations of a con-
gregation which afterward became the Congregation of the Mission or
Lazarists, so named on account of the Priory of St. Lazarus, which the Fa-
thers began to occupy in 1633.
It would be impossible to enumerate all the works of this servant of God.
Charity was his predominant virtue. It extended to all classes of persons,
from forsaken childhood to old age. The Sisters of Charity also owe the
foundation of their congregation to St. Vincent. In the midst of the most
distracting occupations his soul was always intimately united with God.
Though honored by the great ones of the world, he remained deeply rooted
in humility. The Apostle of Charity, the immortal Vincent de Paul, breathed
his last in Paris at the age of eighty. His feast day is September 27th. He is
the patron of charitable societies.
PRAYER...God, You gave St. Vincent de Paul apostolic virtues for the sal-
vation of the poor and the formation of the clergy. Grant that, endowed
with the same spirit, we may love what he loved and act according to his
teaching. Amen.
Women’s Scripture Journaling Looking for a supportive group of Catholic women to
encourage your relationship with God? Come on a journey with your sister in Christ through love, tears, struggles, joy and peace as we explore scripture through a journal-ing class. This is the perfect environment to feel welcomed by other believers to discuss sacred scripture, ask questions to relate to your life, and discuss ideas to apply to your everyday walk. Please bring a journal and pen of your choice, and be prepared to let the Spirit lead you deeper into your faith walk. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend!
Upcoming gathering dates: 10/10, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12. We begin at 10:00 AM in the Meeting Room. For more information , please contact Liz Foster at 571-319-7171.
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 27, 2015
“Would that all the Lord's people were prophets, and that the Lord would put His spirit on them.” All Catholics share the
prophetic ministry of the Lord through baptism. Is He calling you to bear witness to His truth as a priest,
deacon or in the consecrated life?
Call Father J.D. Jaffe (703) 841-2514, or write:
Altar Flower Donation Program
The flowers this weekend were donated by
Patricia Brooks
In loving memory of her husband
James Ray Brooks
May James rest in the loving arms of
our Lord.
Works of Mercy Opportunities Continued
Art Auction - Saturday, October 17th - High
schoolers needed as food servers 5-7 PM and art
walkers 7-9 PM (dress in black pants, white shirt,
comfortable shoes). Art walkers help bring artwork
in & out of the auction area & show to the audience.
Contact Ed Fairbairn at [email protected].
Harvest Bazaar - Road sign making - Any Tues-
day or Wednesday in October 3:30 - 5 PM . Must
have good handwriting and able to make large signs.
Feed A Family –Sept 27 3-5 PM, Our Lady of
Good Counsel, 86-1 Wolftrap Rd. Vienna VA. Partici-
pants must register at www.ccda.net. Teens need a
signed consent form available as part of the regis-
tration. Contact Sally O’Dwyer at [email protected]
or 703-841-3838. Bring 10 cans tuna, 5 cans cream
soup, 3 packages penne pasta to help pack the dinner
bags.
Are you starting your Confirmation preparation?
If you are starting your Confirmation preparations,
you may sign up for any service opportunity. Great ones include:
Altar Server
Religious Education class assistants (Sun or
Thursday)
Office aide
Choir—join one of our beautiful choirs
Usher—at church
Suggestions for works of mercy outside of
the church:
set up a water station on a bike path,
walk dogs,
clean up neighbor’s yards,
collect books, coats, blankets, towels, etc & do-
nate,
make cards and send to the elderly,
go to Adoration for an hour & pray
Pilgrim Statue
The statue of Fatima is a Pilgrim statue and makes regular visits to the faithful to inspire and lead us closer to our Lord.
Did you know that you can have the Pil-grim Virgin visit in your home for a week? For more information please call Mary Hawkes at 703-772-9908.
Youth Ministry & Religious Education
Sept 20, 22, 24: Religious Education Classes begin
Sept 27 1st PULSE session, 6:30PM-8:30PM, Teen
Center. It’s “Ice Age” so come for some
ice cream, trivia, dinner and meet great
people!
Oct 18 RALLY for all High School Teens!
PULSE A weekly hangout time for high school teens. Meet
friends, have a homecooked dinner, learn about Je-
sus and how He can be part of your life, discuss
questions of faith and how it relates to your life and
have some silly fun. Bring a friend, anyone is wel-
come (even if not Catholic).
Starts Sunday, Sept 27th 6:30 PM, Teen Center.
Registration forms are available at the Religious
Education Office. Registration is not required but all teens who are registered for PULSE will receive a discount on particular events throughout the year.
RALLY
A day of great music (by Matt Maher), food, Bishop
Loverde, comedy, inspiration and just plain fun with 800
other Catholic teens! Sunday, October 18. Cost $25. In-
cludes dinner, snacks, exclusive designed shirt. Bring $
for lunch and vendor merchandise. RSVP to Youth Minis-
try Office by Oct. 11th. Permission slip required. Parent
participants or drivers needed!
Works of Mercy Opportunities Adopt-a Highway – Sept 26th, 7:30 – 10 AM, meet behind
Hillendale Fire Station. Wear sneakers & a hat.
Eagle Scout Project - September 26th, 9:00 AM at Holy
Family. Project is digging postholes, installing wooden parking
guards, repairing the landscape around them. Contact Gus
Dunlop at 1-(682) 226-4622 or Kevin Dunlop at 254-247-
5659. Bring water, sunscreen, and work gloves. Pizza provided.
Bring any shovels and or posthole diggers if you have them.
Blue Bag Food Drive - Sat & Sun October 3 & 4 before &
after Masses 3-4 teens to help people bring in the full blue
bags of food from cars. Help moving food down to pantry. Con-
tact Guadalupe at 571-275-1469 to sign up.
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 Food Pantry...The pantry is in of crackers, pasta (all types)
and pasta sauce and macaroni and cheese.
Would you like to improve your English skills? Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William is a commu-nity based organization in Woodbridge offering tuition-free classes to adults who seek to improve their literacy skills. We can help you reach your personal literacy goals. For a modest registration fee of $40 you will have access to our program. We teach ESL (reading/writing/speaking/listening), basic education, citizenship preparation, GED preparation, and other specialized courses. Our classes are offered Monday through Saturday from morning through evening. For more information visit our web-site: www.lvapw.org or friend us on Facebook. You may also contact us directly at 703-670-5702; [email protected]; or visit us at 4326 Dale Boulevard, Suite 6. We look forward to helping you!
The Giving Tree Believe or not the holidays are rapidly ap-proaching and the Christmas Giving Tree will be back.
If you are in need of gifts for your children up to age 15, please call 703-730-1791 to make an
appointment on September 14th. We will start interviewing families earlier this year.
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL NEWS
Thank You Thanks to all who came out to our first PTO din-
ner of the year at Chuck E Cheese. We raised
over $225 at this event. Thanks for your sup-
port. Our next dinner night is October 21st at
Chick Fil A. Hope to see you there.
BINGO
The school is hosting a Bingo Night
on October 16th. This is a fun family
event. Doors open at 6:15 PM in Fa-
ther Griffin Hall.
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Our school is hosting an area Volleyball
Tournament on October 24th. Come out
to cheer on our Falcon team.
Meet the Faculty This year we have a few new faces in our school. Each
week we will feature one of our teachers for you to learn
more about and get to know:
Ms. Sarah Rowley is our new Kindergarten teacher. She
is very excited to be working at Holy Family Catholic
School! She graduated from Washington College where
she studied English and Education, and has been work-
ing for the last three years as a teacher. She taught for
two years at St. James in Falls Church, and has just re-
turned from a year teaching at a Catholic High School in
Ghana. She is so happy to be teaching Kindergarten here
at Holy Family, and knows that this is going to be a
wonderful year!
From the desk of Mrs. Judi Peacott,
Welcome to Preschool!!! All classes will begin
this week and we are so
excited to greet all of
our families! We are
looking forward to a
wonderful, fun-filled
preschool year. Our
first week, September 14 - 18, the program will
run from 8:30 - 11:30 only. The full-day and
"Lunch Bunch" programs will begin the week
of September 21st. If you would like more in-
formation about our preschool, please contact
Mrs. Judi Peacott at ext. 314!
Our Mission Holy Family Catholic School provides a Christ-centered and nurturing environment where every child grows in wisdom as Christ grew in wisdom with His Holy Family. Our school family is dedicated to spiritual, intellectual, and social growth while embracing individual academic needs and our culturally di-verse community. Our students strive for academic excellence and become life-long learners. We mirror Christ’s love through works of service and respect towards others.
Bishop Paul S. Loverde
invites
you to the 2015 Diocesan Pilgrimage….
Oh Mary, Keep Our Family Alive in LOVE! October 3, 2015
The 2015 Diocesan Pilgrimage will take place on
Saturday, October 3rd at the Basilica of the Na-
tional Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Please join us to live out the mission of the fam-
ily—to be fully alive in love. For more informa-
tion visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/pilgrimage.
Knights of Columbus
Sub Sale The Knights of Columbus will be selling Sub Sandwiches the weekend of October 3rd and 4th. Please stop by the table after Mass and buy a few to support the Knights charity organization.
Spirituality in the Journey of Death and Dying What is the Church’s teaching on suffering? How does one cope with death? Join Sr. Clare Hunter, F.S.E., Direc-tor of Respect Life for the Diocese of Arlington, as she presents this widespread topic on Saturday, October 24 at St. Bernadette Church, Bradican Room, 7600 Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., Mass is at 9 a.m., and the program will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Coming Soon Holy Family together with Lifetouch will be
Producing a Family Celebration Album
(Pictorial Directory)
What’s great about this project is that it is also a
fundraiser for Holy Family.
All Participating families receive a complimentary
professional 8x10 portrait mailed directly to your
home and a free directory.
For every family that is photographed Holy
Family will receive a $5.00 contribution to be
applied toward our Capital Campaign.
More information to come…...
~ F. Y. I. ~
Hilda Barg Shelter Holy Family will be serving meals at the Hilda Barg Shelter located on 14945 Jefferson Davis Hwy., from Sun-day, October 18th—Saturday October 24th.
Sign up sheets will be available in the lobby after all Masses on the weekends of October 3/4 and 10/11. We also have an electronic sign up available through Sign up Genius which can be accessed from the Holy Family web-site: holyfamilycatholichurchdalecity.org and select the Serving tab then the Homeless Shelter.
Please consider signing up to provide or serve a meal. There are service hours available for confirmandi, either to help to sign up volunteers before and after Mass, pre-paring meals and as well as working at the shelter during the assigned week. If you have any questions or would like to sign up to volunteer, contact Juan Martinez at 703-583-7444 or email [email protected]. Thank you.
Contribute to a spiritual Bouquet for Bishop Loverde
All parishioners at Holy Family are welcome to cele-brate Bishop Loverde’s 50th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination by making a spiritual offering.
You can pick up a spiritual bouquet card in the vestibule or the parish office or fill out a
spiritual bouquet card online at www.arlingtondiocese.org/spiritualbouquet.
These cards will be presented to Bishop Loverde in a special Mass in November in honor of his anniver-sary. Please submit your spiritual offering by Octo-ber 30th. Let us all at Holy Family let our Bishop know how much we appreciate him. Also, please take home a prayer card commemorat-ing the Bishop’s 50th Anniversary.