Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church Sacraments Confessions: Friday 10:30am Saturday 8am and 3:30pm; and anytime by appointment, Confes- sions are heard in Rooms 107 & 113 in Catholic Education Center Matrimony: Parish couples planning to be married must make ar- rangements with the Office at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage. Baptism: The Sacrament is celebrated each month on the second and third Sunday at 1:30pm. Baptism class is the last Friday of the month at 7pm. Call the office for details. Anointing of the Sick: We are privileged to bring Holy Communion and administer the Holy Anointing to the sick and homebound upon request. Please call the office to let us know your needs. Parish Staff Rev. Ronald S. Escalante, Pastor Msgr. John Cregan, Parochial Administrator Rev. Mark Mullaney, Parochial Vicar Deacon Larry Hammel Mrs. Amy Harrison, Business Manager Mrs. Angela Baker, Secretary Mrs. Laura Burgess, Sacristan Mrs. Janice Rees, CRE, Sunday Bulletin Ms. Emily Glass, Director of Youth Ministry Mr. Michael Galdo, Director of Music Mr. William Gibson, Facilities Manager Mr. Jerry Jones, Custodian Mrs. Maria Alvarenga, Custodian Mr. Antonio Alvarenga, Rectory Cook Contact Info Parish Office - 540-338-6381 office email - [email protected]Religious Education Office - 540-338-4497 RE email - [email protected]In case of an emergency - 540-338-6440 Fax - 540-338-6431 37730 St. Francis Court, Purcellville, VA 20132 www.SaintFrancisParish.org Welcome! Please register and become part of our parish community. You may fill out a registration form in the parish office during business hours. Office Hours - M-F 8:30am-4:30pm (Office closed between 12noon and 1:15pm daily) Moving? If you are leaving the parish, please let us know by calling or dropping a note. Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil - 5pm Sunday - 7am, 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:15pm 5pm (Mass with contemporary music) Daily Masses Monday and Wednesday - 9am Tuesday and Thursday - 6:30am Friday - 6:30am & 12 noon; First Friday - 12 noon & 7pm Saturday - 9am Check the bulletin for Holy Days of Obligation EASTER SUNDAY April 21, 2019 Adoration/Benediction Friday - Adoration is held every Friday following the 12 noon Mass until 5pm. The Rosary is prayed at 12:30pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet is at 3pm. First Friday - Adoration follows the 12noon Mass until the 7pm Mass. Have a Blessed Easter!
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Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Let us run to her, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with perfect confidence.-St. Francis de Sales
SacramentsConfessions: Friday 10:30amSaturday 8am and 3:30pm; and anytime by appointment, Confes-sions are heard in Rooms 107 & 113 in Catholic Education Center
Matrimony: Parish couples planning to be married must make ar-rangements with the Office at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage.
Baptism: The Sacrament is celebrated each month on the second and third Sunday at 1:30pm. Baptism class is the last Friday of the month at 7pm. Call the office for details.
Anointing of the Sick: We are privileged to bring Holy Communion and administer the Holy Anointing to the sick and homebound upon request. Please call the office to let us know your needs.
Parish StaffRev. Ronald S. Escalante, Pastor Msgr. John Cregan, Parochial AdministratorRev. Mark Mullaney, Parochial VicarDeacon Larry HammelMrs. Amy Harrison, Business ManagerMrs. Angela Baker, SecretaryMrs. Laura Burgess, SacristanMrs. Janice Rees, CRE, Sunday BulletinMs. Emily Glass, Director of Youth MinistryMr. Michael Galdo, Director of MusicMr. William Gibson, Facilities ManagerMr. Jerry Jones, CustodianMrs. Maria Alvarenga, CustodianMr. Antonio Alvarenga, Rectory Cook
Contact InfoParish Office - 540-338-6381office email - [email protected] Education Office - 540-338-4497RE email - [email protected] case of an emergency - 540-338-6440Fax - 540-338-643137730 St. Francis Court, Purcellville, VA 20132www.SaintFrancisParish.org
Welcome!Please register and become part of our parish community. You may fill out a registration form in the parish office during business hours.
Office Hours - M-F 8:30am-4:30pm(Office closed between 12noon and 1:15pm daily)
Moving? If you are leaving the parish, please let us know by calling or dropping a note.
Daily Masses Monday and Wednesday - 9amTuesday and Thursday - 6:30amFriday - 6:30am & 12 noon; First Friday - 12 noon & 7pmSaturday - 9amCheck the bulletin for Holy Days of Obligation
EASTER SUNDAY April 21, 2019
Adoration/Benediction Friday - Adoration is held every Friday following the 12 noon Mass until 5pm. The Rosary is prayed at 12:30pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet is at 3pm.
First Friday - Adoration follows the 12noon Mass until the 7pm Mass.
Have a Blessed Easter!
Masses for the Week+ deceasedSaturday, April 20 Lenten Weekday 9:00 am + Dottie GessnerSaturday, April 20 Vigil: Easter Sunday 5:00 pm Newly Initiated Catholics Sunday, April 21 Easter Sunday 7:00 am Tammy Jencen 8:30 am + Donald Zimmerman 10:30 am Joanne Szemborski Henning 12:15 pm + Mary Burton 5:00 pm People of the ParishMonday, April 22 Monday within the Octave of Easter 9:00 am Robert WieseTuesday, April 23 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 am Maralan O’NeilWed., April 24 Wednesday within the Octave of Easter 9:00 am Robert WieseThursday, April 25 Thursday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 am Georgiana HandermannFriday, April 26 Friday within the Octave of Easter 6:30 am + Robert Shea 12:00 pm The Parkinson familySaturday, April 27 Saturday within the Octave of Easter 9:00 am John L. AchamSaturday, April 28 Vigil: Divine Mercy Sunday 5:00 pm Mary Szemborski PartridgeSunday, April 28 Divine Mercy Sunday 7:00 am Lina Cahan 8:30 am Mattias Caro family 10:30 am + Patricia Price 12:15 pm Father Escalante 5:00 pm People of the Parish
This WeekSun., April 21 Adult Basketball 8:30pmMon., April 22 Knights of Columbus 7:30pm, Parish HallTue., April 23 RCIA 7:30pm, Room 107Wed., April 24 Consoling the Heart of Jesus 10am, Rm 202 St. John Bible Study, Room 205Thu., April 25 Consoling the Heart of Jesus 7pm, Rm 202 Rosary Group 7pm, Church Fri., April 26 Baptism Class 7pm, Conference Room Sat., April 27 Compassionate Heart of Mary 10am, Parish HallSun., April 28 Adult Basketball 8:30pm
The Parish Office and Religious Education Office will be closed Monday, April 22 in observance of Easter Monday.
Our Military Members: MAJ Chuck Marshall; Lcpl John Owen Pat-terson; Sgt. Tim Marshall; 2nd Lt. Patrick Gutierrez, MAJ Andrew Cahan; 1st Lt Matthew Ryan, Capt. Patrick Godfrey, Cpl Zachary Gingras, LT Scott Cypher, Cap. Vincent Jovene, 1st Lt. Jamie (Jo-vene) Liddle, A1C Joshua Jovene, 1LT Jared Willard, Joe Pultro, LCpl Paul Cotter, 2dLt Rachel Jovene, GySgt Jose O Ruiz Pedroza, PFC Jorge A Lara Pedroza, LT Ross Mentzer, 2nd LT Ryan Patrick Grady; PFC Stephen G. Beard, Sgt. Ernesto G. Castro, LCpl Frankie ThysonThe Sick: Dominic Corcoran, Jack Lehtonen,Mary Jane Arens, Zach Miller, Phyllis Heller, Madeline Gonzalez, Mike O’Brien, Bill and Valerie Wieliczko, Sarah Nolan, Liz KellerThe Deceased: David Young, Philippe Laffitte-Smith, Shannon Stotlar, Edward Versprille, Nancy Anderson, Arthur Busher, Jim Dueppen, Dorothy Gessner, Ellen Delaney, Daniel Duggan, Bud Nolan, Marilyn Cote, Michael Konopa, Renato Torrijos, Rosemarie Bighouse
Our thoughts and prayers are with ...
Write your Dedication on a BrickYou have an opportunity to place your permanent dedication etched on a brick on the church property: in front of the parish center. Think of honoring someone on Mother’s Day, Confirmation or 1st Communion. anniversary or birthday! Proceeds go directly to pay our center’s mortgage. Go to our website: www.saintfran-cisparish.org/commemorative-brick-campaign/
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLMonday - Friday, July 8-12
9am-12noon
Special Informational Meeting for New Adult Volunteers
Join our Established Team!Tuesday, April 23, 7pm in the Library
We have opportunities for adult & youth volunteers
Please visit our VBS website for our Volunteer Sign-Up Form
www.saintfrancisparish.org/vacation-bible-school/
Registration for VBS will begin May 7
The Faith & Family Foundation at Wheatland Farm provides hope & healing to children and adults with disabilities. Vol-unteers are always needed in our therapeutic riding program! Our next volunteer training session will be Monday, May 6th, at 6:30pm in the Wheatland Farm Coffee Shop. Please register at www.wheatlandfarm/volunteer.
Join St. Francis de Sales Parish as we recognize Divine Mercy Sunday, next Sunday, April 28. Meet us in the church at 2:45pm for a Holy Hour. Monsignor Cregan will lead us in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Holy Rosary.
DIVINE MERCY SAID: “I have eternity for pun-ishing, and so I am prolonging the time of mercy for the sake of sinners. But woe to them if they do not recognize this time of My visitation. My daughter, secretary of My mercy, your duty is not only to write about and proclaim My mercy, but also to beg for this grace for them, so that they too may glorify My mercy.” (St. Faustina Diary, 1160)“Used with permission of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the
Compassionate Heart of MarySaturday, April 28, 10am in the
Parish Hall
If you are grieving a spouse, family member, or friend, whether recently or some time
ago, or you know someone who is grieving, please join us.
For more information, call Bev at 540-882-9707 or Laura at 703-727-7117
HOST THE PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE You can schedule to sign up for hosting the Pilgrim Virgin in your home. Go to saintfrancisparish.org/hosting-the-pilgrim-virgin/ and pick a date. Then just sign up at [email protected] and pick up the statue in the narthex after the Sunday Mass you attend and return it no later than Saturday afternoon for the next person to host our Blessed Mother. Great blessings will come along your way when you invite Our Lady and pray the rosary in your home. She will not be outdone in generosity!
Occasional Administrative Help NeededFrom time to time we have to stuff bulletins with inserts. If you would like to be on a call-as-needed phone list, please let Angela Baker know [email protected]. Thank you!
2019 BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL Together in the Light of Christ We are asking every household in our parish to support the BLA this year. You may set up a pledge with monthly recurring donations or a one-time donation online at: www.arlingtondiocese.org The BLA pro-vides funding for numerous programs, services and ministries that serve people in need and furthers the Gospel mission of Jesus Christ in our diocese. Let us join together to do the Lord’s work – work that touches the lives and souls of thousands of people. Thank you!
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TEEN WORKCAMP MEETING – The next Teen Workcamp Meeting is on April 28th from 6:15-8pm in the old parish hall. This meeting is for all current 8th-12th graders. Please note that all teens who plan to attend Workcamp must attend teen Work-camp meetings. $150 deposits (checks made out to St. Francis de Sales) are currently due to reserve a space at Workcamp. Don’t forget to mail out your Appeal Letters!
ADULT WORKCAMPERS - We are looking for more adults (at least 21 years of age) to come to Workcamp this summer in East Bank, WV from June 30 – July 6. It’s a Spirit-filled week that changes the lives of so many young people and we hope you will join us! Please contact [email protected] if you’re interested or have questions. No experience required!
CHILI COOK-OFF – Join us on April 27th in the gym from 6-8pm for a Chili Cook-Off and Bake Sale, both benefiting Workcamp 2019. All Workcampers and their families are invited to submit a chili. Please contact Lisa Cammarota at [email protected] if you want to submit your chili. All parishioners, friends, and family are invited to come sample chilis and vote for their favorites on April 27th!
YOUTH NIGHT – Join us on Sundays from 6-8pm in room 213 for fellowship, food, and fun. Bring a friend!! All high schoolers are welcome! Come to grow in friendship with Christ and one another.
BIBLE STUDY FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS – Join us at Mar-ket Street Coffee on Wednesdays from 5-6pm for Bible study.
YOUTH GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS – If you would like to receive text message announcements about time changes, event cancellations, etc., you can go to this link: remind.com/join/eglass16 and enter your information to be added to the recipient list! Also, follow the Youth Ministry Instagram account St.FrancisYouth for event updates and announcements.
Emily Glass Director of Youth Ministry 540-338-6381 or
For 1st Holy Communion questions, please visit https://saintfrancisparish.org/youth-religious-education/sacramental-preparation/1st-holy-communion/
For Confirmation questions, please visithttps://saintfrancisparish.org/youth-religious-education/sacramental-preparation/8th-grade-confirmation/
Or call the office anytime!
CCD & VBS Registration 2019-2020 Religious Education Registration forms will be handed out on the last day of class and posted on the SFDS website starting May 5th. Registration is on a “first come first served” basis and some classes fill up quickly so make sure to sign up quickly. Visit www.saintfrancisparish.org/youth-religious-education/ Registration forms must be filled out for all returning students.
VBS registration is right around the corner too! We will start that on Tuesday May 7th. Registration will run from that date through Monday, June 17. Make sure to visit www.saintfrancisparish.org/vacation-bible-school/. A volunteer form is posted on the website now, please sign up soon!
Save the Date !!!MAC-PAC SUMMER CAMPMonday thru Wednesday
July 15-17, 4-9pm
1st Communion Sacrament Fee of $30 and Con-firmation fee of $55 are due now, please call RE office if you are not sure if you paid!
Thank you from BirthrightThrough the generous support of the parish kids and their fami-lies, the baby bottle drive raised $1942.57. This is an amazing total and we are so very grateful for your support. This donation will directly impact the lives of moms and babies within our com-munity. Thank you for all you do!
Yearly Women’s Discernment RetreatCould Christ be calling you to the religious life? Take a step to find out at the annual discernment retreat for women, June 14-16. The retreat will be led by religious sisters, and will focus on giving you tools for your discernment, as well as personal prayer time, opportunities for confession and spiritual direction, and the chance to socialize with the sisters and the other women as well. Cost is $60 and includes overnights and all meals (assistance is available if needed). Deadline to register: Friday June 1. More in-formation is at www.arlingtondiocese.org/Yearly-Discernment-Retreat-Women/
Discernment Camps: Quo Vadis for High School Boys and FIAT for High School GirlsSign-ups are underway. These camps fill up quickly. Please see www.arlingtondiocese.org/Quo-Vadis-Summer-Discernment-Camp/ or www.arlingtondiocese.org/FIAT-Summer-Discernment-Camp/
American Heritage GirlsOPEN HOUSE for our St. Francis de Sales American Heritage Girls Troop 962!!American Heritage Girls is a nonprofit organization dedi-cated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. The organi-zation offers badge programs, service projects, girl leadership opportunities, and outdoor experiences to its members. It serves as a catalyst for building young women of integrity and faith. It also broadens girls’ social development through extra-curricular activities. This program of character-building has successfully served thousands of girls ages 5-18 years of age since its inception and will continue to do so long into the 21st century. Join us for SFdS Troop 962 Open House Dog Demonstration and Pet Show on Thursday, April 25 at 6pm at Our Lady of Victory Hall. You and your daughter can join in our meeting, see what we do, ask questions, and share the FUN.. Ques-tions? Contact Belinda Pantoja at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you.
Adoration – Every Friday HELP NEEDED!Adorers are needed every Friday from 1 pm – 5 pm, and every first Friday of the month from 1 pm – 7 pm. Currently we are not getting two adorers to sign up for every hour. Anyone is welcome to just “stop in” to adore, but we also need to have two adorers who are scheduled and com-mitted to show up. Please mail [email protected] if you would like to help in this important ministry of prayer.
The Joyful Child Atrium Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Registration for 2019 - 2020 is now open for all families. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Catholic religious formation program for children ages 3 to 12.. For more information, please visit
our website at www.thejoyfulchildatrium.com or call Theresa Bruton at 540-882-3047.
Catholic Homeschool Resource and Support Ministry (CHRSM) registration has begun. Please visit sfchrsm.com to view the courses offered for the coming school year, 2019–20. CHRSM meets at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Catholic Education Center.
ADULT CONFIRMATIONSThere will be an adult Confirmation Mass at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More on Sunday, June 9 (Pentecost) at 2:30 pm. If you are a high school student or adult who has received catechetical instruction but not completed your sacramental initiation through the Sacrament of Confirmation then now might be the opportunity for you to do so. Contact [email protected] for more info.
Sign Up For the Diocesan E-Newsletter!Receive special video messages from our bishop, learn about unique opportunities 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
PRISON MINISTRY Our Deacon Larry is in need of one woman and up to 5 men to join the Catholic Charities Prison Ministry at the Loudoun County Adult De-tention Center in Leesburg. This Ministry helps Inmates appreciate the Word of God on Sunday mornings. The commitment is only one Sunday morning between 9 and 11 AM each month, or once every third month. Deacon Larry can be reached at 703-421-5815.
Lenten Book and Author to Speak at Saint Francis de Sales Thursday, May 9 Dr. Bergsma will speak at our Parish after Easter on Thursday, May 9th at 7pm at the Parish Center to rein-force what we learned from his book and how to keep all our loved ones faithful Catholics. Please sign up by emailing Janice Rees at [email protected].
Ladies Auxiliary
Ongoing Events: In May, we’ll be SEEKING NEW OFFICERS! All officers will need to be elected or re-elected in June. Think you can fill a role, be a leader at SFDS, partici-pate in the parish community? Consider being an officer!
If you have questions, comments or concerns about any of the activities above, please e-mail us at [email protected].
Bilingual Secretary/Receptionist NeededSt. John the Apostle in Leesburg is seeking a full-time, Bilingual Secre-tary/Receptionist. Must be fluent in both Spanish & English. Customer service & data entry experience a plus. Monday through Friday, 9-5. Full diocesan benefits.Please submit resume, cover letter and work references to [email protected].
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HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS -APRIL 2019
Doctors and their Collaborators in War ZonesFor doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of others.
SAVE THE DATE !
5 T H A N N U A L B E L L A
N O T T E D I N N E R
G A L A
NOVEMBER 9TH , 2019
Save the date for the St. Francis de Sales Parish Fundraiser of
the year! Let's all come together to "knock down the debt" on
our beautiful Lady of Victory Hall
Our goal this year is to sell 500 tickets for the $5,000 grand prize.
We need the help of the entire parish to reach this goal.
Please be generous this year in order to benefit our parish.
Volunteers are needed for:
TICKET SALES
KITCHEN HELP
DECORATIONS
SILENT AUCTION/DONATIONS
BEVERAGE AND FOOD SERVICE
Don't miss this opportunity to have fun, meet your fellow
parishioners, make the event successful, and maybe
win the big prize!
Please contact the Bella Notte Committee to help by
e-mailing or calling Chris Miller at (760) 622-0907 or
St. Francis Council 11136 newsNext Council Meeting: Our next council business meeting will be on Monday, May 13th, at 7:30 pm. We will pray our Rosary in the chapel beginning at 7:00 pm. Any parishioner is welcomed to join our Rosary!
Share Sunday Collection the Weekend of May 11/12: The next scheduled Share Sunday Collection is set for the weekend of May 11/12.
Blood Drive at the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Station: The next Blood Drive is scheduled for Sunday, May 12th.
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, May 5th, the Knights of Columbus will have their first Sunday of the Month Pancake Breakfast. This will be our last Pancake Breakfast until October. For those of you who missed the Breakfast Burrito at this past month’s Pancake Breakfast, here is your opportunity to try one before summer arrives. The breakfast will begin after the 7:00 am mass and run through the end of the 10:30 am mass. As before, the Knights accept free-will donations.
Car Raffle Tickets: The last day to turn in your Car Raffle Tickets will be Sunday, April 28th. All Car Raffle Tickets need to be turned in to All Saints Catholic Church by Tuesday, April 30th. You still have time to mail them in yourselves.
May God bless you!
Tracy Beglau, Grand KnightSt. Francis Council #11136
Diocesan Resource Page on Recent Events Available The Catholic Diocese of Arlington website includes a resource page where parishioners can ac-cess information regarding the recent events affecting the Church. Read the policies on child protection and responses to the crisis from Bishop Burbidge and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at www.arlingtondiocese.org/childprotection
Conversation About RacismBishop Burbidge, in collaboration with the USCCB Committee Against Racism, is hosting a diocesan listening session on Tuesday, May 21, from 6-8 pm in Monsignor Burke Hall (beneath the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington). This will be an opportu-nity for an open and respectful discussion about the existence of racism in our society and our Christian obligation to confront it in all of its forms. You must RSVP to [email protected] by April 30 to guarantee seating.
Project Rachel Post Abortion Healing Ministry: 888-456-HOPE or visit:
www.helpafterabortion.org.
Gabriel Project Pregnancy Assistance Ministry: 866-444-3553 or
info@helpfor pregnantwomen.org
Join us on a SPECIAL PILGRIMAGE TO IRELANDRegister now to join Father Mullaney October 1-11, 2019 on a very special journey to the Emerald Isle of IRELAND. Here’s a taste of what we’ll see: Glendalough, Smithwichs Brewery, The Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Dingle Peninsula, Blasket Center, the Cliffs of Moher and Kylemore Abbey. We’ll have a cruise on Killary Bay and have time at the important Shrine at Knock where in 1879,an Apparition of Our Lady, Joseph and St.John the Evangelist appeared on the church gable. We’ll visit Croagh Patrick, Clonmacoise and have a city tour of Dublin seeing Trinity College, St.Patrick’s Cathedral and have a tour the Jamesons Distillery. It’s spiritual and fun pilgrmage! Included in the $3,250 price: Roundtrip flights from Dulles Airport; airline taxes and
2019 WORKCAMP FUNDRAISER
17th Annual Charity Golf Outing
Thursday, June 13 @ 9amat Stoneleigh Golf Course
To sponsor a hole or to play in the tournament, please contact Jane Treado at 703-475-0873 or [email protected]. Bestball - great prizes!
Join us in helping our homeless brothers and sisters in the DC Metro Area! The Homeless Ministry is open to everyone in the parish. Our ministry will concentrate on collecting comfort items, preparing and serving food, and working directly with the homeless. There are ways to serve for all ages!
