SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 12409 HENDERSON ROAD

Clifton, Virginia

PASTOR’S RESIDENCE - OFFICE - MAILING ADDRESS: 12409 Henderson Road

Clifton, Virginia 20124-1115

PARISH REGISTRATION: Registration forms are available at the church after Mass each day. Catholic families and Catholic individuals who live within the parish boundaries are to be registered. Kindly complete the form and return it to the pastor at the church or mail it to the office. Receipt of completed forms will be acknowledged. REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH is required for reception of Baptism and Matrimony, and to participate in the ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS as well as in other parish activities.

BULLETIN NOTICES must be written and submitted to the pastor by 11:00 AM Sunday for printing in the following Sunday’s bulletin.

CHURCH IS OPEN 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Daily

OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday

TELEPHONE NUMBERS OFFICE: (703) 266-1310 FAX: (703) 266-7011

EMAIL: Office/staff - office@stclareclifton.org Pastor - Fr.Lehning@stclareclifton.org Deacon Mike - deaconmike@stclareclifton.org

WEBSITE: stclareclifton.org

OFFICE MANAGER: Hawla Donley

MINISTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Deacon Mike Mochel Email: deaconmike@stclareclifton.org

MUSIC DIRECTOR & WEDDING COORDINATOR Mary Dash Email: tesera25@verizon.net

PASTOR FATHER THOMAS J. LEHNING

PERMANENT DEACON MICHAEL J. MOCHEL

Mission Established September 1980

Parish Established August 11, 1996

MASSES: DAILY - MON. - FRI. 8:00 AM SATURDAY - 8:00 AM and VIGIL MASS 5:30 PM SUNDAY - 8:00 AM, and 10:30 AM HOLYDAYS - To Be Announced

CONFESSIONS: SATURDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM and by appointment

WEDDINGS: Catholic party(ies) must contact the pastor AT LEAST SIX MONTHS before proposed date of the wedding. After documents are in order, date will be confirmed.

BAPTISMS: Any Sunday except Easter, after 10:30 AM Mass, and on Saturdays by appointment. All parents must attend preparation meetings with the Pastor. Please call the office to schedule a meeting at least one month before the desired date for the baptism. PARISHIONERS, who are sick, homebound, in the hospital or nursing home should be brought to the attention of the pastor, so that he can visit them and provide the Sacraments of Penance, Holy Communion and the Anointing of The Sick.

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Sunday, 8:00 am People of the Parish January 24 10:30 am In Memory of Severino Magalhāes Req. by Mr. & Mrs. Felisberto Magalhāes

Monday, 8:00 am Intention of Seggy Acosta January 25 Req. by the Acosta Family

Tuesday, 8:00 am Special Intention January 26 Req. by Mr. & Mrs. William

Long

Wednesday, 8:00 am Intention of Sybil Field January 27 Req. by Elsa Blades

Thursday, 8:00 am In Memory of Anthony January 28 Long Req. by Mr. & Mrs. William

Long

Friday, 8:00 am Intention of Angelina January 29 Correra Req. by Mrs. Maria Barros

Saturday, 8:00 am Special Intention January 30 5:30 pm In Memory of Theresa Ostander Req. by the Callahan Family ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Upcoming Second Collections Today Latin America February 7 Building Fund

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January 24 Stewardship Reflection 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” MARK 1:17

Jesus' call to “Follow me” is a call to all Christians! The call is in the here and now, in our present circumstances, not when we think we are “ready” or have everything in order. Good stewardship of our God-given gifts means that things aren't always going to go according to our schedule and that God has a much better plan in store for each of us.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Jonah set out for Nineveh as God asked and told the people that their city would be destroyed in forty days. The people believed him and repented from their evil ways. God did not destroy their city, showing his mercy for those who see the evil of their ways and correct it. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Paul advises the Corinthians that their world is changing, so they should not take their daily trials too seriously. We should remember that the problems of everyday living will not last forever, but the eternal life God promises us will. Gospel: Mark 1:14-20 Jesus observes Simon and Andrew where they are fishing and tells them to come with him and become “fishers of men.” They abandon their nets without hesitation to follow him. Next he calls James and his brother John, who also leave what they are doing and follow him without question.

Sunday

Jon 3:1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

Monday Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18

Tuesday 2 Tim 1:1-8 or Tim 1:1-5; Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday Heb 10:11-18; Mk 4:1-20

Thursday Heb 10:19-25; Mk 4:21-25

Friday Heb 10:32-39; Mk 4:26-34

Saturday Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Mk 4:35-41

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 24, 2021

St. Clare’s Mass Schedule

Monday thru Saturday: 8:00am Saturday: 5:30pm

Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am Mass

St. Clare continues to LiveStream the 10:30 am Mass Visit our website: https://stclareclifton.org/

for the Mass link to YouTube

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Many thanks to our volunteers who helped with un-decorating the church. We run smoothly thanks to volunteers like you!

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Virtual Vespers Join Deacon Mike each Thursday at 7 pm on Zoom to pray Evening Prayer (Vespers) from the Church’s Liturgy of the Hours (the Divine Office). Simply click the link on the home page of the parish’s website.

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Life is VERY Good Evening of Prayer Help your family to prayerfully participate in the March for Life! Come to the Life is VERY Good Evening of Prayer at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More on Thursday, January 28 from 7:30-9 p.m. Bishop Burbidge will lead a time of Eucharistic Adoration and will be joined by keynote speaker Ennie Hickman and musician Steve Angrisano. All ages are welcome. No cost to attend. Visit tinyurl.com/LIVG21 for more information or to register (note: capacity limitation in effect). Mass with Bishop Burbidge for the Protection of Human Life Start your March for Life out right by joining Bishop Michael Burbidge on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Arlington, VA, to pray for the protection of all human life, especially the unborn. Reservations are required for this Mass. Please sign up at: arlingtondiocese.org/massforlife Praise and Worship Holy Hour Join us for prayer, praise and worship on Tuesday, February 9 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Fairfax from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fr. Stephen Vaccaro will lead us in prayer along with musician Marie Miller. Our special intention will be for conversion and healing in families. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. All are welcome. To join us live from home, please visit https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/healingandconversion/or to click the Facebook Live Event link below. Diocesan Facebook | St. Leo the Great Fairfax YouTube Please email info@helpafterabortion.org for assistance.

2021 BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL BEGINS!

This month the mailing for the 2021 Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA) was sent to all registered diocesan households. The theme this year is:

“Encourage One Another by Word and Deed”

After reflecting upon the blessings that God has given you, please prayerfully consider making a pledge to this important appeal that funds many programs and ministries that serve thousands of people in our diocese. Together, through the BLA, let us renew our personal commitment to furthering the Mission of our Lord Jesus throughout our diocese.

Call to Stewardship Sacristans/Altar Guild

The Sacristan’s role is to keep our church neat and beautiful. Members launder liturgical linens and albs (done at home) and prepare the church in regular rotations.

Please call the office at (703) 266-1310 for information.

Mornings of Mercy Join other members of the Diocese who have gone through divorce in a series of morning retreats. The morning will include Holy Mass, talk, and Benediction. Next retreat is Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St. Veronica in Chantilly. Retreats are led by Very Rev. Thomas P. Ferguson, Pastor, Good Shepherd Catholic Church. There is no cost to attend, but please register at arlingtondiocese.org/morningsofmercy.

Mass and Lenten Reflection for Men Thy Kingdom Come: Restoring All Things in Christ The King Saturday, March 6, 2021, Victory Christian Ministries International, Woodbridge, VA, 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Featuring: Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Dr. Edward Sri In a world where the Kingship of Christ is no longer recognized both in the public and private spheres of life, the Church calls on her children to courageously raise the banner of the One King and Ruler of all, to fight for His rights, and to restore all things-individual hearts, families and nations-back to His most gentle rule (Collect, Feast of Christ the King). This can only come about if Catholics, men in particular, are willing to surrender everything to Christ, beginning with themselves. Register at arlingtondiocese.org/men

Mass and Lenten Reflection for Women Chosen From All Eternity For This Moment In Time Featuring Dr. Mary Healy - Biblical scholar, author and international speaker on topics related to scripture, evangelization, healing and the spiritual life along with Sister Gaudia Skass, OLM - Sister currently resides in Washington, D.C. and spreads the message of God's mercy at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Saturday, March 13 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sign-in begins at 7:30 am with coffee and pastries. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Michael Burbidge at 11:15 a.m. VENUE: Victory Christian Ministries International 14015 Minnieville Road Woodbridge, VA 22193 COST: $40 early bird through February 1; $50 after REGISTER at arlingtondiocese.org/women

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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: ‘This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of

God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel.’”

The theme for what will follow is quite clear.

Following this introductory note, Jesus summons the two sets of brothers who abandon their fishing

profession and begin their life as disciples. Mark’s opening verses reveal that there must have been

something really attractive about this meeting, the call and response.

As we settle into a new year, with countless challenges, problems, and difficulties, may we seriously

respond to the call, first not of discipleship, but to repentance and a newly fired belief. As I change,

others will change, and the world will become better – less hate, division, fear. What is Jesus calling you

to?

HIS WORD TODAY BY REV. WILLIAM J. REILLY

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