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January 19, 2020 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Very Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Rector Rev. David A. Dufresne, Parochial Vicar Rev. Nicholas F. Blank, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Noah C. Morey, In Residence Rev. Kevin Barnekow, In Residence
Rev. Mr. Brian Wirth, Deacon
310 South Royal Street + Alexandria, VA 22314 + 703.836.4100 + www.stmaryoldtown.org + [email protected]
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS SUNDAY
7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
SATURDAY
8:30 a.m., 5 p.m. (Vigil for Sunday)
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS 7:30 p.m., Third Friday of the month
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS & HOLY DAYS
Check the bulletin and parish website
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Following 12:10 p.m. Mass
SATURDAY: 9 to 10 a.m., 4 to 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY: 7:30 p.m. during the Holy Hour
BASILICA HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
SATURDAY 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
OFFICE HOURS (313 Duke Street) MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Miraculous Medal NovenaMonday, 12 noon
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday through Friday, 6:30 to 8 a.m.
Wednesday, 12:40 to 7:30 p.m. Holy Hour with Compline
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Nocturnal Adoration
First Friday, 9 p.m., until Saturday, 7:30 a.m. First Saturday Devotion (1st Saturday of the month)
8 a.m. Adoration and Meditation on a Mystery of the Rosary 8:30 a.m. Mass 9 a.m. Confessions and Rosary
BAPTISMS Sunday, 2:15 p.m. Please call the Parish Office to register in
advance and obtain requirements for godparents, etc.
MARRIAGES Contact Parish Priest a minimum of 6 months before possible
wedding date for marriage preparation. Couples living together will be asked to live separately during marriage preparation.
THE BASILICA SCHOOL OF SAINT MARY (Pre-K to 8th grade)
400 Green Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Mr. Daniel Cinalli, Principal
703.549.1646 www.smsva.org [email protected]
COVER IMAGE: Madonna and Child by Fra Filippo Lippi (1406-1496)
Adult Faith Formation, CCD, RCIA
Hilary Munger hmunger @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100 x 3033
Date Night at the Basilica
Erica Englefield and Ann Somerset
datenightatthebasilica @hotmail.com
Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy
Harry and Lynne Dolton
[email protected] 703.960.0592
Legion of Mary Adria Tayrani [email protected] 571.310.4016
Secular Franciscan Order
Sadie Martins [email protected]
That Man Is You Wayne Cimons tmiystmaryoldtown @gmail.com
Walking with Purpose Barbara Dwyer and Julie Guiffre
stmaryswwp @gmail.com
American Heritage Girls Troop 0325
Beth Ann Garcia
[email protected] 202.468.8147
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Tim Donnelly tim.donnelly1 @gmail.com
Boy Scout Troop 301 Dan Scheeler [email protected]
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Kavanaugh #54
Marguerite McAuliffe mcauliffe916 @yahoo.com
Cub Scout Pack 301 Patrick Lusch [email protected]
CYO Sports Mary Fran Delaune [email protected]
Girl Scouts Alice Goulet downeytwina @comcast.net
Junior Catholic Daughters Girls grades 2-8
Kathryn Doherty kathryndoherty @gmail.com 202.270.6008
Knights of Columbus www.kofc459.org
Steve Teslik basilicaofstmarysknights @gmail.com
Praying College Moms Luanne Griffin [email protected]
Saint Mary’s Play Group
Jennelle Hoffman saintmarystots @gmail.com
Saints Anne & Joachim Society Seniors 55+
Barbara Juszczyk barbaraj.seniors @aol.com
Youth & Young Adult Apostolates
Arragon Perrone aperrone @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100 x 3024
Woodbine Rehabilitation Center
Judy Klesius 703.836.1777
Sunrise Retirement Home
Fr. Nicholas frnicholas @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 12:30 -7:30 p.m. Wed.
Maureen Breiner [email protected]
Altar Servers Fr. David frdavid @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100
Lectors Chris Bahret [email protected]
Luminaries of Holy Mary Fatima Prayer Group
Frank Spicer praydailyrosary @gmail.com
Mary Martha Guild Christine Kleiber MMG @stmaryoldtown.org
Nocturnal Adoration Society 9p.m.1st Friday to 6 a.m. 1st Saturday
Helen Lynch helenlynch21 @gmail.com
Rosary Prayer Group Rosary before 8 a.m. Mass on weekdays
Call Parish Office 703.836.4100
Rosary Society William Beach wbeachkoc459 @gmail.com
Sacristans Steve Young asyoung001 @gmail.com
Sanctuary Society Stephanie Giorlando [email protected]
Schola Cantorum 10 a.m. Sunday Mass
David Elliott delliott @stmaryoldtown.org
Ushers Randolph MacPherson macpherson @halloransage.com
ALIVE! Alexandrians InVolved Ecumenically
Tim Burns alive.saintmarys @gmail.com
Bereavement Committee Receptions after funerals
Kitty Guy Margaret Susank
[email protected] 703.765.9478 [email protected] 703.706.8095
Carpenter’s Shelter Ed Velarde evelarde @eaglebankcorp.com
Christ House Julie Howard juliehowardmom @aol.com
Gabriel Project Pro-life pregnancy help
Becky Lilly and Elizabeth Snodgrass
gabrielprojectstmary @gmail.com
Jail Ministry Alexandria City Jail
Chris Lewis [email protected]
Pro-Life Activities Melinda and Chuck Zakrzwski
stmotprolife @gmail.com
Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA)
Annie Hall (St. Mary Ambassador)
ahall @stmaryoldtown.org
Shut-In Visitation Call Parish Office 703.836.4100
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Jim Larocco [email protected]
CONSIDER GETTING INVOLVED IN OUR PARISH
To learn more about our parish Apostolates, please visit www.stmaryoldtown.org.
EDUCATION & EVANGELIZATION
WORSHIP
SERVICE
FELLOWSHIP
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Basilica of Saint Mary STAFF 703.836.4100
Sheena Byrne, Receptionist x 3015 / [email protected]
—— David Elliott, Director of Music
x 3019 / [email protected] ——
Carmen Federle, Parish Liaison to Diocesan Office for the Protection
of Children & Young People x 3022 / [email protected]
—— John Harchick, Director of Facilities x 3021 / [email protected]
—— Emily Liutkus, Bookkeeper
x 3010 / [email protected] ——
Diane Maple, Bulletin Editor x 3032 / [email protected]
—— Anne Mathis, Director of Advancement
& Special Projects x 3037 / [email protected]
—— Hilary Munger, Director
of Religious Education x 3033 / [email protected]
—–– Elena Otero-Bigg, Assistant to the Rector
x 3018 / [email protected] —––
Arragon Perrone, Director of Youth & Young Adult Apostolates
x 3024 / [email protected] —––
Naomi Roberts, Administrative Assistant x 3027 —––
Sara Schiedermayer, Assistant Director of Religious Education
x 3023 / [email protected] —––
Kristin Smith, Office Manager x 3029 / [email protected]
—— Alex Solsma, Director
of Communications & Evangelization x 3009 / [email protected]
—— Mariane Staron, Assistant Director, Youth & Young Adult Apostolates
x 3030 / [email protected] —––
Melanie Wallace, Receptionist x 3015 / [email protected]
—— Trish Weiler, Director of Finance
x 3011 / [email protected]
Oremus pro invicem “Let us pray for each other”
Father Edward C. Hathaway, Rector
INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY, JANUARY 18-25
For more than 100 years, Christians around the world have observed a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25 this year) heeding the prayer of Christ at the Last Supper “that they all may be one” (John 17:21). The theme this year is “They Show Us Unusual Kindness,” taken from Acts 28:2. With this theme, we are called to pray for and show unusual kindness toward one another by doing what we can as individuals and as a parish to end the separation, division and conflict that are too often the norm. In his 2013 Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii gaudium, Pope Francis wrote: "We must never forget that we are pilgrims journeying alongside one another. This means that we must have sincere trust in our fellow pilgrims, putting aside all suspicion or mistrust, and turn our gaze to what we are all seeking: The radiant peace of God’s face.”
1975 LECTURE SERIES BEGINS JANUARY 21 As part of the celebration of our 225th anniversary as a parish, we are hosting a series of outstanding speakers in a 1795 Lecture Series. Our first lecture will be on Tuesday, January 21, at 7:30 p.m. in our Lyceum Auditorium, with Rob-ert Royal, founder and president of the Faith & Reason Institute in Washington, DC. His topic will be “The World and the Church in 1795.” I encourage you to join us for what promises to be an exceptional and informa-tive series of lectures over the coming months. Watch the bulletin and our web-site for more details.
ANNIVERSARY OF ROE v. WADE, JANUARY 22 January 22 is the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Su-preme Court decision legalizing abortion in this nation. It has been designated as a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. We clearly need to continue to pray for an end to this tragedy. As Saint Teresa of Calcutta warned, “A nation that kills its children in the womb has lost its soul.” Each year for nearly five decades, pro-life advocates from around the nation have marched in Washington, DC, from the National Mall to the steps of the Supreme Court, seeking a reversal of Roe v. Wade. Parishioners of Saint Mary will join the March for Life 2020 on Friday, January 24.
If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for a seat on our free parish bus to the March at https://stmaryoldtown.org/mfl-2020-registration. Join me and your fellow parishioners as we offer faithful witness to the dignity and value of all hu-man life, from the moment of conception to natural death.
Our Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20
in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day There will be one Mass at 9 a.m.
IN OUR PRAYERS
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Sunday, January 19 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Communion Antiphon: Behold the One of whom John said: I have seen and testified
that this is the Son of God. Jn 1:32, 34 7 a.m. — Parishioners of Saint Mary
8:30 a.m. — Charles W. Basila 10 a.m. — Fely See Abrera 11:30 a.m. — Nenita See
1 p.m. — Special Intention: Fr. Toby Lees, OP 5 p.m. — Elizabeth Rymond
Monday, January 20
9 a.m. — Special Intention: Lisa O’Brien
Tuesday, January 21 6:30 a.m. — Nan Harrison
8 a.m. — Grace Slater Sweeney 12:10 p.m. — Eileen Madden
Wednesday, January 22
6:30 a.m. — Denise Martin 8 a.m. — James Rutherford
12:10 p.m. — Donald R. Smith
Thursday, January 23 6:30 a.m. — Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bellanca
8 a.m. — Teddy Raad 12:10 p.m. — Wolfgang Joklik
Friday, January 24
6:30 a.m. — Brian P. Buckley 8 a.m. — Spencer Lunde
12:10 p.m. — Michael Knight
Saturday, January 25 8:30 a.m. — Special Intention: Cassia Manus 5 p.m. Vigil — Michael and Margaret Rusnak
Sunday, January 26
7 a.m. — Parishioners of Saint Mary 8:30 a.m. — Spencer Lunde
10 a.m. — George (deceased) and Arlene (living) Stelluto 11:30 a.m. — Elizabeth Guthrie
1 p.m. — Tim Crawley 5 p.m. — Stella Stec
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS To you who have been consecrated in Christ Jesus
and called to be a holy people. Could it be that you or someone in your family is being called
to consider priesthood or consecrated life? Call Fr. Michael Isenberg at 703.841.2514
or write [email protected].
PRAY FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS January 19 — Rev. Michael C. Isenberg
January 20 — Rev. Joel D. Jaffe January 21 — Rev. John D. Kelly
January 22 — Rev. Michael J.R. Kelly January 23 — Rev. Joseph R. Kenna January 24 — Rev. Anthony J. Killian
January 25 — Rev. Dennis W. Kleinmann
PRAY FOR THE ILL, INCLUDING: Anne Adams, Dutch Anderson, Suzanne Aragona, Marilyn Bahret, Kara Cusano, James Breedlove, Mary Davis, Betty Jean Deshler, John Dina, Sara Dina, Jean Edwards, Benny
Franco, Hart Franko, Michael Friedson, Doris Gillis, Charlotte Graejtak, Gage Sheridan Gribbon, Rosa Guerreiro, Michael
Hahn, Michael Henderson, Mary Ann Hohman, Jackson Foltz Huttman, Michele Jones, Paul L. Jones, Frederick Kroesen,
Chiara Le, Alex Macgillivray, Carol Mahoney, Liz Marin, Wesley Michael, Thomas Nolan, Terry Nunan, Doris Parker,
Thomas Parker, Ann Patrick, Jeffrey Petrino, Gina Pieri, Robert Reilly, Bernadette Riffenberg, Marge Rusnak, Bradley Saull, Kelli Solsma, Kimberly Taylor, Olga Teer,
Bryan Tuccillo, Rita Underwood, John Van Slyke, Ginger Wagstaff, John Warrener and Randy Weber
Please call 703.836.4100 to add or remove names. Names
of the ill are listed for four weeks unless otherwise requested.
PRAY FOR ALL THE RECENTLY DECEASED Clara Migdalski
PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING
IN HARM’S WAY, INCLUDING: Michael Andriani, Bryan Bergman, Timothy P. Blaine,
Fr. CH (LTJG) Jason C. Burchell, Casey Chandler, Peter Culbert, Alex Deerr, Nicholas David Fletcher, Kevin Gallagher,
Mary Elizabeth Hawkes, Brayden Hill, Jeremy Hill, Faith Emilee Holman, Jenna Kling, Joseph A. Krzemien, Kaylyn E.
Krzemien, Ryan Maple, Caitlin Callaghan Martins, Mark Martins, Nathan Martins, Sara McAlpin, Mitchell Mehaffey,
Hannah Martins Miller, Joshua Parker, Edward Joseph Parry III, Vincent P. Pensyl, Chris Quayle, David Alejandro
Sandoval, Michael Stabile Jr., Patricia Stabile, Patrick Tuccillo, Josh Villeneuve, Jim Wiltsie and Brian Wong
If an individual listed here is no longer in the service
(military or civilian — law enforcement, firefighter, etc.) let us know at 703.836.4100 or [email protected].
Promotion of World Peace. We pray that Christians, followers of other religions and all people of goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world.
WE WELCOME THROUGH BAPTISM: Lillian Kay Christie, Charles Benedict Eubank
and Stephen Lloyd Garifo
HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY
DAILY MASS INTENTIONS
Liturgical Calendar This Week
DAILY MASS READINGS Sign up to receive daily Mass readings, plus audio and prayerful reflections, via email from
the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at www.usccb.org/bible/readings.
HOMILIES BY BISHOP BURBIDGE are available at youtube.com/arlingtondiocese
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WORSHIP & ONGOING FAITH FORMATION
A FREE, comprehensive, online library of Catholic resources is available to Saint Mary
parishioners at https://stmaryoldtown.formed.org.
• January 20 — Saint Fabian, Pope, Martyr. Layman elected bishop of Rome in 236. Martyred in 250. Saint Sebastian, Martyr. Martyred around 288 under Diocle-tian — pierced by arrows and then clubbed to death. Patron of archers, soldiers and police associations.
• January 21 — Saint Agnes, Virgin, Martyr. Martyred in the early 4th century at the age of 12 (according to Saints Augustine and Ambrose). Patroness of Christian virtue con-fronted by political and social violence. Represented with a martyr’s palm and a lamb (her name in Latin means lamb).
• January 23 — Saint Vincent, Deacon, Martyr. Ear ly 4th century; first Christian martyr of Spain. Saint Marianne Cope, Virgin. Died in 1918. A religious of the Sisters of Saint Francis, Syracuse, NY. Known for her charitable works. For 35 years she cared for lepers on the island of Moloka’i. Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.
• January 24 — Saint Frances De Sales, Bishop, Doctor of the Church. Died in 1622;bishop of Geneva. Sought to bring many back to the Church through his personal life, sermons and writings, including his famous Introduction to the Devout Life. Co-founder with Saint Jane Frances de Chantal of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary; patron of writers, journalists and the deaf.
• January 25 — The Conversion of Saint Paul, the Apos-tle. Commemorates the conversion of Paul, a Phar isee, who became the “Apostle of the Gentiles.”
FIRST SATURDAY
DEVOTION Join us on February 1 for our regular Communal First Saturday Devotion in the Basilica. Eucharistic Adoration and a guided meditation on a mys-tery of the rosary at 8 a.m., Mass at 8:30 a.m., and confession and recitation of the rosary at 9 a.m. Speaking to the three shepherd children in Fatima, Our Lady promised that she will “assist at the hour of death, with all the graces necessary for salvation,” all those who observe the First Saturday Devotion on the First Saturday of five consecutive months.
HEARING-ASSISTANCE DEVICES AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING MASS
See a sacristan in the sacristy before Mass if you would like to use one. The sacristan also will show you how to use it. If you have a hearing aid with a t-switch,
we have induction loops to provide you with audio. To purchase a device to keep permanently,
please contact Lederer’s Sound Service in Falls Church at 703.532.2400.
MASS INTENTIONS When you come to the parish office at 313 Duke
Street to arrange for a Mass intention for a family member or friend, keep in mind that we
can accept cash donations for the Mass stipend only during our regular office hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). A Mass stipend must be paid for by check
during our extended evening hours (5 to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) and Saturday hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Questions? Please call 703.836.4100.
Wednesday, January 22, 7 p.m., in the Basilica of Saint Mary. Join us as we observe the 47th Anniver-sary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court Decision legalizing abortion. We will gather to pray on behalf of our entire nation, seeking forgiveness and healing in God’s merciful love. The service will include testimo-ny, Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Rec-onciliation. Sponsored by The Basilica of Saint Mary, Project Rachel of the Diocese of Arlington, and There-sa Bonopartis, Director of Lumina, Hope & Healing after abortion and developer with The Sisters of Life. For additional information, contact Lumina at 1.877.586.4621 or [email protected].
AN EVENING OF PRAYERFUL REMEMBRANCE
& INTERCESSION
FAMILY, CHILDREN & YOUTH
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Join our prayer ministry to serve the youth at our parish!
Jesus said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name He will give you.” (John 16:23)
You are invited to join a prayer ministry to pray for the youth and future of our Church! Let’s follow
in the footsteps of Saint Monica and join our prayers to those of the Blessed Mother for the healing and growth of our youth in the Faith.
To get involved, contact Mariane Staron, Assistant Director, Youth & Young Adult Apostolates
at [email protected] or 703.836.4100, extension 3030.
SAINT MARY’S PLAY GROUP Are you looking for an ac-tivity for your little one while his or her siblings are at school? Are you a new mom who would like to chat with other parish moms? Join Saint Mary's Play Group for fun and fellowship. We welcome moms and caregivers of young children and meet Monday mornings during the school year at local indoor and outdoor play areas. Find more information at [email protected].
AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS The Basilica of Saint Mary has an American Heritage Girls Troop, "VA 0325," for girls ages 5-18. We meet twice a month to combine the AHG program of "Raising Women of Integrity" with our Catholic foundation of fol-lowing Our Lady's "Yes" in all God asks of us as we learn to walk with Christ. We earn badges, have parties, enjoy serving our neighbor, take field trips and have fun along the way. For more information, visit: stmaryoldtown.org/Apostolate/AHG or please contact Bethann García at [email protected].
FIAT Day of Recollection for High School Girls Finding your place in God's plan requires building solid relationships with God, yourself and others. The Daugh-ters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus, Steubenville, OH, are coming for this day for high school girls. Mass, talks, workshops, prayer and fun. Sunday, February 9, from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish, Gainesville. Reg-istration and payment are due by January 31. Learn more and register at www.arlingtondiocese.org/FIAT, email [email protected] or call 703.841.2514.
From your Saint Vincent de Paul Society Mary’s Miracles. Tina and Nelson, a couple with six children living in the housing near Braddock Metro Sta-tion, maintain a close, loving family, poor in income but not in spirit. When our Saint Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) volunteers delivered a large Christmas tree to them, the kids’ eyes lit up brighter than the bulbs. We were also able to pay their gas bill to keep the heat on
during the cold winter months. When we help a family like this, we not only see the face of Christ in them, but we also see the future of our great country. When we see this family, we see great hope. Let’s help all families to be rich in spirit with hope for the future even as they struggle to make
ends meet. For more information about how you can sup-port the work of the SVdP or join their work, contact Jim Larocco at [email protected].
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TRAVELING? Visit MassTimes.org for church locations and Mass
times throughout the United States.
PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE OF OUR LADY The Legion of Mary organizes one-week visits of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Those who have welcomed this traveling statue into their homes have reported many graces. The only requirement is that the rosary be prayed each day during the stay. For more information, please contact Adria Tayrani at 571.310.4016 or [email protected].
EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES OF THE DIVINE MERCY
Sooner would heaven and earth turn into nothingness than would My mercy not embrace a
trusting soul. (Diary of St. Faustina, 1777) An apostolate of the Marian Fathers of the Immacu-late Conception and under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy use a small group or cenacle format to experi-ence our Catholic Faith. The purpose is to spread the truth of the Real Presence in the Eucharist and live the Divine Mercy message based on a deeper trust in God, a greater ability to forgive and be merciful to others. St. Mary’s Cenacle meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at 10 a.m. in the Fr. Rankin House, 314 Duke Street. For more information, con-tact Lynne or Harry Dolton at 703.960.0592 or [email protected].
FELLOWSHIP & SERVING OTHERS
FELLOWSHIP FOR DIVORCED, SEPARATED CATHOLICS
Divorced and separated Catholics are welcome to an evening of fellowship, support and prayer on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Fr. Rankin House, 314 Duke Street. For more information, please email [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 703.836.4100.
PRAYER SUPPORT GROUP There will be a prayer support meeting for adults with mental illness on the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at 316 Duke Street. The event is sponsored by the Labre Community. For more information, contact [email protected].
Looking to take that first step to volunteer for our parish? Consider volunteering for the Sanctuary Soci-ety! It's easy, done in your own home and at your own speed. Most importantly, volunteering for the
Sanctuary Society is a labor of love and a blessing for each member. Once every six weeks or so, each volun-teer picks up altar linens used during Mass, takes them home for laundering (we'll show you how and teach you their names). The laundered linens then are returned to the sacristy.
We would love to have you join us. Just give us a call and let's get started!
Contact Stephanie Giorlando at 703.765.2951.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Many thanks to Shepherd Homes Group
for advertising in our bulletin. Please patronize our sponsors!
MORNING OF REFLECTION FOR VOCATIONS All are invited to join the Saint Therese Vocation Society for their annual Morning of Reflection to pray for voca-tions on Saturday, February 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Saint Veronica Catholic Church in Chantilly. The day will include a continental breakfast, spiritual conference, Mass and Holy Hour. No cost but please RSVP with the Arlington Diocese Office of Vocations by January 27 at 703.841.2514 or at [email protected]. The Saint Therese Society was formed to pray for and en-courage vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS The Church in Latin America — January 25 & 26
The Catholic Herald — February 1 & 2 Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe
— February 29 & March 1
AROUND OUR PARISH & BEYOND
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FROM THE ARCHIVES A periodic look at the history of our parish as we celebrate
our 225th anniversary this year.
Our 1795 Lecture Series will occur throughout 2020 to commemorate the Basilica of Saint Mary's 225th anniversary.
Mark your calendar for our first two lectures!
The Catholic Church in Colonial America with Fr. Charles Connor Tuesday, February 18 7:30 p.m. — Lyceum Auditorium Fr. Charles Connor teaches at Mount Saint
Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. He is an expert in Church history and the author of Pioneer Priests and Makeshift Altars: A History of Catholicism in the Thirteen Colonies. He has hosted several series on EWTN, including Catholic Begin-nings, which explores the rich Catholic heritage in America and its influence on the nation.
The World & the Church in 1795 with Robert Royal Tuesday, January 21 7:30 p.m. — Lyceum Auditorium Robert Royal is the founder and president of the Faith & Reason
Institute in Washington, DC, and Editor-in-Chief of The Catholic Thing. He is author of more than 10 books; his articles have appeared in scholarly journals and publications including First Things, The Wilson Quarterly, The Catholic Historical Review, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Washington Times and National Review.
GOING TO CONFESSION (As our confessionals undergo renovation this month, let’s look back at their history here in the Basilica.)
In the early 20th century, reception of the Sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist was the reverse of what it became later: The Confession line was long and the Communion line was short. The old law of abstinence (no food or drink after mid-night) cut down on the number of communicants. In the 1930s, at the last Mass on Sunday at 11 a.m., the priest did not even distribute the Eucharist because there were so few people receiving by that time of the day — they would have had to fast since the previous midnight! Many people would receive the Eucharist on Sunday only if they had gone to Confession on Saturday evening. Thus, the long Confession lines.
In the early years of the parish, there were three confessionals at Saint Mary. Two were located on either side of the main doors on South Royal Street and one was located in the rear of the north wing (transept) by the sacristy. For generations of school children who sang in the choir, the confessional on the north side of the church entrance had a mysteri-ous aspect – a winding staircase from the choir loft that “disappeared”! Probably every youngster for 50 years had crept down these stairs to see where they led, ending up, to their surprise, in the priests’ confessional cubicle. Part of this old confessional was later replaced by the current bathroom.
In 1972, then-pastor Father Joseph L. Wingler oversaw a major renovation of the church, to implement changes mandated by the Vatican and to repair the aging building. The old confessionals were removed and re-placed with a room in the north transept where the penitent could either kneel, in the traditional manner, or sit and talk with the priest. Father Wingler’s renovation eliminated the confessionals at the back of the church. — Kitty Guy, Parish Historian
Confessionals used through the 1960s in the north transept.
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AROUND OUR PARISH & BEYOND
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES If you are contributing for an entire month, there is no need to send four checks to the Parish Office or drop multiple checks or envelopes in the collection basket. One envelope/check is sufficient; just mark the envelope to indicate which weeks you are covering. Please, no tape or staples! Thank you!
NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE — January 24 The annual March for Life will be held in Washington, DC, on Friday, January 24. The location is the same as the last two years. The March for Life Rally will take place at noon at 12th Street on the National Mall, between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive. Following the rally, the March will begin on Constitution Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets at approximately 1 p.m. Saint Mary's FREE chartered bus will pick up parishioners in front of the church at 11:30 a.m. and return 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sign up at https://stmaryoldtown.org/mfl-2020-registration. If you want to meet us at the March, we plan to gather at the corner of 12th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW. Look for our large banner. The Knights of Columbus will provide a warm meal afterward in the parish Lyceum, 313 Duke Street. For additional information about Basilica participation in the March, please contact Melinda Zakrzwski at [email protected] or call 703.624.1684.
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A BEST CHOICE MOBILE ULTRASOUND FUND DRIVE The Knights of Columbus of the Basilica of Saint Mary are helping A Best Choice Mobile Ultrasound and Pregnancy Resource Center raise funds to save the unborn by providing a free ultrasound and counseling to women considering an abortion, providing a visual of the unborn baby in hopes the mother elects to give life. Over the last few years, A Best Choice has helped save approximately 100 babies from abortion. To help them continue this work, the Knights implemented the Baby Bottle Boomerang project by distributing baby bottles at Masses last the week-end. The bottles will be collected with your donation at Masses this weekend, January 18/19. (Checks made out to
“A Best Choice” also are welcomed.) Find more information at www.abestchoice.us or contact Angela Clark at [email protected] Many thanks for your consideration and helping sustain the miracle of life. Steve Teslik, Knights of Columbus ([email protected])
2020 BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL BEGINS! During January, a mailing for the 2020 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) is being sent to all regis-tered households in the Diocese of Arlington. The theme for the 2020 BLA is “Steadfast in Faith and Joyful in Hope.” After reflecting upon the blessings God has given you, please prayerfully consider making a pledge to support this important annual ap-peal that funds many programs and ministries serving thousands of people in our Diocese. Together, through the BLA, let us renew our personal commitment to furthering the Lord’s work in our community.
DISCERNMENT RETREAT FOR MEN Could Christ be calling you to the priesthood? Take a step to find out. Attend the weekend discernment retreat for men (ages 18-55) February 29-March 1. This is a great opportunity for prayer and discernment, confession, and talking with priests and seminarians. Cost is $60 and includes overnights and all meals (financial assistance is available if needed). Retreat starts Friday at 6:30 p.m. and concludes Sunday after lunch. For more information or to register, contact Fr. Michael Isenberg at 703.841.2514 or [email protected]. Deadline to register is Friday February 14. There will be a similar retreat for women June 26-28.
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