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St. Michael Church
ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA 22003 Website: www.stmichaelannandale.org E-mail: [email protected]
RECTORY, 7401 St. Michaels Lane 703-256-7822
SCHOOL, 7401 St. Michaels Lane 703-256-1222
CONVENT, 7421 St. Michaels Lane
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) 703-941-9403
MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. (Novus Ordo Latin) Weekday Masses: See Inside Bulletin
CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. SHARP. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. SHARP. Advent & Lent special schedule. BAPTISMS: Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month, after the 12:30 p.m. Mass. All parents must attend a class prior to the baptism of their child. Please call the rectory for information and assis-tance. (Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) HOLY MATRIMONY: Please notify one of the priests at least six (6) months before the wedding. Cohabitation (living together before marriage) is not lawful; such cou-ples will be asked to separate. SICK CALLS: Please notify the Rectory for visits and/or Communion Calls to the sick, shut-ins and those in the hospital.
ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL: Pre-K3 through grade 8. For information, contact the school office at 703-256-1222. Website: stmikes22003.org. Principal: Annie Fernandez, [email protected]. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: For all children attending public school, Grades 1-12. Director of Religious Education: Adina Ordonez, 703-941-9403 or [email protected]. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Registration forms are available from the ushers af-ter Mass on Sunday or you may stop by the rectory during the week. Parish membership is required for the reception of either Baptism or Matrimony. Please notify the rectory when your telephone number changes and also when you are moving within or outside the parish. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. WEEKLY HOLY HOUR/BENEDICTION: are held on Fridays at 7 p.m. PREGNANT AND NEED HELP? CALL 1-800-848-5683
CLERGY OF PARISH Pastor: Rev. Alexander R. Drummond
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Brian B. McAllister In Residence: Rev. Stefan P. Starzynski
Permanent Deacons: Deacon David S. McCaffrey, Deacon Roger T. Ostrom (retired)
The Epiphany
of the Lord
January 5, 2020
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“‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel.’” ~ Matthew 2:6
Knights of Columbus Coat Drive -- No person should have to go through Winter shivering and cold because of lack of a warm coat. Yet according to County statistics, more than 75,000 residents fall below the poverty line, and may not be able to buy warm clothes. Many families struggling to make end meet cannot afford to provide themselves or their children a warm coat. You can help! Please go through your closets. If you have unneeded adult or children coats in good condition, please drop them off after any Mass on Sunday, January 5 (or Vigil Mass) and place in bins in Church vestibule. New coats are welcome also. Knights will get these coats to Catholic Charities and parishioner families who need them (Parishioners needing coats may ask any Member of the Saint Michael Knights.) Bad Weather/Church Closings -- If it’s slippery and dangerous, or if there’s an abundance of snow, USE COMMON SENSE. Don’t try to come to Mass. If the Fairfax County Schools system delays or cancels school due to weather, there will be no 8:30 a.m. Mass. Fairfax County Schools, for congruous purposes, is simply an efficient means to follow. If the U.S. Government shuts down because of bad weather, we’ll do our best to maintain the Noon schedule because snow removal work should be well underway by that time – but there are no guarantees. For the safety of those shoveling and plowing the snow, gates will be closed and the entrances will be blocked by cones. (Please do not drive around the cones.) You can receive email notices -- from Fairfax County Schools by signing up via this link: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUFCPS/subscriber/new (or use the internet search engine: “Fairfax County Schools closings”). U.S. Government closings because of the weather, of course, are pretty big deals and news is easily accessible from television reports. Family Holy Hour -- takes place every week at St. Michael’s. Come to the church this Friday, January 10th, at 7 p.m. All are encouraged to attend; bring your family! St. Michael’s Seniors (50+) Group -- Become a member! Parishioners (50+) are welcome to join, and be sure to take advantage of the reduced rate for activities. $10 per year/per member. Mail your membership checks, payable to St. Michael’s Seniors (SMS) to Bill Frietze, 6919 Richard Place, Annandale, VA 22003. If you have any questions, call Cindy, 703-927-1184.
Men’s Conference -- All men of the parish are invited to the 11th annual diocesan Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 7th, 2020. The theme is "Noble and Bold: Taking a Cue from St. Joseph," featuring speakers Fr. Roger Landry, Catholic colum-nist, author of "Plan of Life: Habits to Get You Closer to God" and "A Man of God: A Guide for Men," and papal attache at the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN & Dr. Mark Miravalle, Internationally renowned mariologist, professor at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, and author of books in Mariology and Spiritual Theology, including "Meet Your Spiritual Father: An Introduction to St. Joseph. The event will be held at St. Joseph's in Herndon. Breakfast, lunch, and Mass with Bishop Burbidge is included. Registration is open now! Contact your parish captains Eric Rossi at [email protected] or 202-649-0522 or Steven Rossi at [email protected] or 202-525-7552 or go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/men for more de-tails and/or to register. Perpetual Adoration -- We are currently in most need for adora-tion members on: Sundays 3 a.m.-4 a.m.; Tuesdays midnight-1 a.m. and 4-5 a.m.; Wednesdays 1-2 a.m.; Fridays 3-4 a.m.; Satur-days 5-6 p.m. To sign up for an adoration hour, or for more infor-mation, contact Rosemary Duffy at 703-256-4468.
Our Lady’s Rosary Makers -- In 1917, Our Lady of Fatima asked us to pray the rosary for world peace. To help comply with that request, we have here at St. Michael’s, Our Lady’s Ro-sary Makers to make rosaries for our use and to send to the missions and other countries. We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at St.
Michael’s Junior School, room 3 at 9:30 a.m. Please join us at our meetings or make them in your home. For further informa-tion, please contact Aileen Bashista at 703-978-8373. FaithDirect -- is an easy, convenient, and secure way to make your weekly donations to St. Michael parish! Enroll online today by going to www.faithdirect.net. If you have any question about the FaithDirect program, please call 1-866-507-8757 [toll free] or e-mail [email protected]. Offering Envelopes -- be sure to use your offering envelopes for your donations, so you can take advantage of every possible tax deduction. There are Temporary Envelopes in the vestibule in case you forgot your envelope; please make sure to write your name on it. Also, at the request of our Counters, please do not use tape, address label, stickers, or staples when sealing your dona-tion envelopes. It helps streamline the counting process; thank you for your consideration.
Church Library -- it’s wonderful that our parishioners utilize books from the church library. However, please be sure to return the books you check out! After a month is the timeline sug-gested, so others can benefit from our impressive collection. Thank you so much! Lost & Found -- if you recently lost something in the church, be sure to check the plastic bin located in the church library. EnCourage -- a ministry dedicated to the spiritual needs of par-ents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions. For more information visit http://couragerc.org. Are you or someone you know interested in knowing more about the Catholic Church and what we believe and live? -- The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults are meetings to start a journey of Faith to know more and to prepare for entry into the Church and reception of its Sacraments. All who are interested please contact Deacon Dave McCaffrey (571-643-6895 or [email protected]). Parochial Status of Adult Children -- Please note that Adult Children of Registered Families are not automatically members of the Parish; and especially if they are no longer living with their parents. They should register at the Parish in which they live. Adult children who no longer live in the Parish and/or do not practice the Faith cannot use St. Michael’s as a “default” parish to fall back on if they are in need of sponsor certificates or other proofs of belonging to a parish. Please Pray for: Carlton Hanson; Sr. Paul Marie; Yoshimi Kadota; Stephan Nguyen*; Delia Sinn; Julie Molony Lee; An-drew F. Zaccardi*; Joe Meister; Mary Roche*; Marco Tulio Gamba; Ethel Apostolico*; Lucas Velleco; Sean Campbell; Terry Spragens; Madelyn Respicio Cabatic; Rose Bledsoe; Bob Cafarella; Elsa Noriega*; Paul McEnrue*; Julia Garcia; John and Marie Sibenik*; Dennis Suddarth*; Priscilla Chaney*; Irma Barrera; Peter Pometto; Jean Kratochvil*; John Carlson; Eliza-beth Medved*; Robert and Courtney Villareal*; Tracy Wilson; Michael Malovic*; Rosemary Dooley*; Ariadne Pasa; Maria Kerrinckx*; Marissa Ann Wuerthele*; Diana Pascoe; Cecile McNeill*; Tuy Nguyen*; Ellen Louise Daily; Steve Maitland*; Rosemary Furcher*; Dan Keller; Lili Lang; Eileen Carroll-Doshier; June & Norman Grimm*; Russell King*; Julia & Sophia Lattanzio; Mauricio Posada; Robert Peternell*; with apologies to anyone we dropped; to re-add names call the Par-ish Office. Here are the names of family members -- of parishioners who are serving our country overseas: PFC Mark Haugh, USMC; Cdr. David Stabish, USNavy; Alex Puentes USNavy; Sgt. Ram-sey Hamilton; LtJG Grace Dalton, USNavy; LTJG Andre Acevedo, USNavy; Maj. John D. Barringer, III, USAF; John P. Hoang USMC; ENS Stephan Acevedo USNavy; David Hayes, Jr. USNavy; Sgt. Edward Imperati, Jr. USMC; LCpl Ethan Anderson; David Blincoe, USCG; Cpl. Benjamin C. Martino, USMC; and…. [call Mary at the parish office, 703-256-7822, and we’ll keep our prayers going for our military in harms way.]
NOT A FUNDRAISER
“Life is Precious” Memorial -- A Statue of Our Lady of LaSalette weeping into her hands for all preborn babies lost through miscarriage, abortion, and stillbirth, will be placed on the island in front of the Church. The walkway will in-clude bricks with the names of your lost children engraved on them. The cost for each brick is $20. For more informa-tion, contact Cathy Flowers at 703-203-9369. Look for more information in the coming weeks. “Not nameless; not forgotten.”
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Local Musicians Lead Praise and Worship -- Join us for prayer, praise and worship on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at St. Leo Catholic Church in Fairfax from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The Holy Hour on Tuesday, January 14 will feature Valerie and Rocco Repetski. Our special intention will be for the conversion and healing in families. Confession will be available. All are welcome, please bring a friend. To learn more, visit www.arlingtondiocese.org/healingandconversion/ or email [email protected]. Stronger - Men's Day of Service -- All men are invited to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine on Saturday, January 18 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for a day of service. Give back to your com-munity while growing in holiness and fellowship with other men. This event includes a formative talk on charity and faith, a group service project, prayer, Mass, and lunch. RSVP at StrongerServiceDay.eventbrite.com Morning of Reflection for Vocations -- All are invited to join the St. Thérèse Vocation Society for their annual Morning of Reflection on Saturday February 1 from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Chantilly. The day will include continental breakfast, spiritual conference, Mass and Holy Hour. There is no cost but please RSVP with the Office of Vo-cations by January 27 at (703) 841-2514 or [email protected]. The St. Thérèse Vocation Society was formed to pray for and encourage vocations to the priest-hood and consecrated life. Mass for World Marriage Sunday -- Celebrate World Mar-riage Sunday with Mass and Dinner on Saturday, February 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More. The Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge will serve as celebrant and homilist. All married couples are invited to attend. Dinner is free but you must RSVP at arlingtondiocese.org/wms20 as space is limited. Please Consider Adding 'Searching for More' to Your Pod-cast List! -- 'Searching for More' features interviews and dis-cussions on a range of topics affecting Catholics in today's world. Guests include clergy, local Catholics, doctors, technol-ogy experts, Catholic news anchors, and even Hollywood actors starring in epic biblical dramas. In addition to interviews, some podcasts will emanate from inspiring talks, speeches, homilies, and lectures given throughout the Diocese. The podcast is dedi-cated to the patronage of our diocesan saint, St. Thomas More. 'Searching for More' joins the 'Walk Humbly' and 'Catholic Her-ald' podcasts as diocesan audio offerings. Sign Up For the Diocesan E-Newsletter! -- Receive special video messages from our bishop, learn about unique opportuni-ties to get involved, and be the first to know the news about our Diocese - straight to your inbox. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/CDAsignup
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Saint Michael Catholic School is looking for
Substitute Teachers. If interested please contact Maureen Carlstrom at
[email protected] or 703-256-1222.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION If you would like information on registering or to schedule
a private tour please call Michelle Kennedy at 703-256-1222 or
NEW YEAR’S PRAYER God, thank you for a new year. May everyone in our family be willing to begin anew with a clean slate. We know that
you are always ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one another.
As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest desires. Help us to live in the goodness that
comes from doing what you want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety about the future and the past, so that we might live in peace with you now, one day at a time.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK We will celebrate Catholic Schools Week beginning with
the 8:30am Mass on January 26th. We will host an Open House from 9:30am-1:00pm. Our teachers will be avail-able to answer questions and show you around the class-
room. Registration will be open for Preschool 3 - 8th Grade.
If you have any questions, please call the school office at 703-256-1222.
A CATHOLIC EDUCATION IS AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE
We, the children of God at Saint Michael Catholic
School, live the Gospel message by fostering a spirit of worship, a commitment to service, and a continuous love
of learning.