St. Mary’s Catholic Church

FOUNDED IN 1795 310 SOUTH ROYAL STREET • ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Rev. Dennis W. Kleinmann, Pastor

Rev. Robert L. Ruskamp, Parochial Vicar Rev. Nicholas R. Barnes, Parochial Vicar Rev. Edward J. Bresnahan, In Residence

Rectory 310 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 • 703-836-4100 • Fax: 703-549-3605 Website: www.saintmaryoldtown.org

St. Mary’s School (PK-8) • 703-549-1646 • Fax: 703-519-0840 Mrs. Janet Cantwell, Principal (jcantwell@smsva.org) Main Building 400 Green Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Website: http://www.smsva.org St. Mary’s School of Religion (CCD) and (RCIA) - Fr. Nick R. Barnes, (703-836-4100) Angela Lademan, Director of Young Adult and Youth Activities, (571-319-1975) Director of Music - Dr. Charles Saik (703-684-5308) Sunday Masses: Saturday Eve Vigil - 5:00 PM Sunday - 7:00 AM & 8:30 AM, (9:15 AM - Children’s Mass, St. Mary’s School, 400 Green St.), 10:00 AM (Nursery in Lyceum, 313 Duke St.) 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & (Vespers - Evening Prayer 4:30 PM) 5:00 PM Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday - 6:30, 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM Federal, National Holidays and Holy Days - Please see bulletin for schedule of Masses Saturday - 8:00 AM only Novenas and Adoration at the Church: Miraculous Medal Novena - Monday - noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Thursday - 12:30 to 7:30 PM Mother of Perpetual Help Novena and Holy Hour - Thursday - 7:30PM Nocturnal Adoration - every First Friday, 9 PM to Saturday 6 AM Holy Hour for Life - every First Saturday following 8:00 AM Mass Confessions: Monday - Friday following the 12:10 PM Mass Saturday - 4:00 to 5:00 PM and 7:00 to 7:30 PM Thursday - 7:30 PM (during Holy Hour) First Saturday - 8:30 AM (during Holy Hour) Baptisms: Every Sunday at 2:15 PM. Please call the Rectory to register in advance and obtain regulations concerning godparents, etc. Marriages: Contact Parish Priest at least six months before possible wedding date. Couples who are living together will be asked to live separately during marriage preparation time.

Project Rachel, Post Abortion Help 1-888-456-HOPE Gabriel Project, Pregnancy Help 1-866-444-3553 Arlington Catholic Charities, Adoption Services 703-425-0100

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FROM GREEN TO GOLD

As we continue through this Easter season and celebrate the resurrection of Our Lord and before beginning another topic, I want to mention two somewhat recent deaths. One actually occurred over three months ago. It was while I was out with my own health issues and I did not learn of this death until a little over a week ago. Sister Beniti was a Holy Cross sister; these sisters served St. Mary’s for many years. Sr. Beniti arrived here shortly after her initial profession as a sister in 1940. She would serve at 12 different schools. She retired from St. Mary’s about eleven years ago, serving as a tutor in the school and then as a visitor to the sick. Our Lord called her home on January 13th. She was 96 years old and served God as a religious faithfully for nearly 75 years. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace! The other person I referred to above is Miss Cecilia Kowalik. Miss Kowalik was a long time parishioner and a long time resident of the old Hunting Towers, then Hunting Point, now Bridgeyard Apartments. She was quite the character, even at 93 years old. She was in reasonable good health until her death on April 13th; her funeral was this past Monday. At her age she wasn’t able to come to church for the last three years or so and I had the privilege of bringing her Holy Communion nearly every Sunday. Her faith was strong to the end; her Rosary was always at hand. It truly was a joy to visit her. She did often tell me the same stories each Sunday, particularly how she had been a paid choir member in a Jewish synagogue which she found to be an interesting twist of events, and how there was a previous pastor of St. Mary’s whom she was not particularly fond of, although she would never tell me who it was. Thankfully, she found me to be okay. We also want to pray for her, that her soul too may rest eternally with God in heaven. I now want to continue my discussion from last week. I mentioned the World Meeting of Families which is being hosted by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia from September 22 through September 27, 2015. It is meant to be a celebration of and a catechesis on the family, which sadly almost daily faces all kinds of challenges. It is also six days of prayer, as it is so important that we pray and particularly for families. A portion of it will be held at the Philadelphia Convention Center. It is also expected to include a Papal Mass. Each day Mass will be celebrated; there will be adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; there will be speeches; The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Franklin Institute will have special exhibits about the family; and each night will include film festivals and concerts. At this point we do not have a parish organized effort to attend. Nonetheless, I would encourage you to do so if your schedules permit. I have heard that hotels are already full, so that may be a concern. Whether one attends this extraordinary event or not, it is so important for each of us to pray for families and family life. Just yesterday (Saturday) there was an event held on the National Mall which was also promoted by our diocese. It was the March for Marriage. Obviously marriage is the basis of family life. That very concept is daily called into question. More and more couples simply seem to forego marriage, seeing it as something passé in our so-called modern times. The notion of marriage has been undermined for many years now, but the attacks have become more frequent and more vicious. Our nation most recently is moving towards a redefinition of marriage. This whole thing is very serious, for as goes the family, so goes society. So we keep praying and do what we can to uphold and strengthen the family. More next week!

In Christ, Fr. Kleinmann

EASTER WEEKDAY MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015

6:30 A.M. Jan Maarten van den Brock 8:00 A.M. Salvador Furlan, 8th Anniversary 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: Arlene Stelluto

SAINT LOUIS GRIGNION DE MONTFORT TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015

6:30 A.M. Ron Lundberg 8:00 A.M. All Living and Deceased Family Members of Lucille Chung and Gary Helmbrecht 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: David and Bernadette Gibson

SAINT ROBERT OF MOLESME WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015

6:30 A.M. All Living and Deceased Family Members of Lucille Chung and Gary Helmbrecht 8:00 A.M. Verl Gibson 12:10 P.M. Lori Fisher Kelso

SAINT PIUS V THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015

6:30 A.M. Edna Commerer, Anniversary 8:00 A.M. All Living and Deceased Family Members of Lucille Chung and Gary Helmbrecht 12:10 P.M. Ray Morrow

SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 6:30 A.M. All Living and Deceased Family Members of Lucille Chung and Gary Helmbrecht 8:00 A.M. Souls in Purgatory 12:10 P.M. Ted and Gene Albano

SAINT ATHANASIUS SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015

8:00 A.M. Cecilia A. Rooney 5:00 P.M. George Mulligan

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 3, 2015

7:00 A.M. Sugar Pugh Satterfield 8:30 A.M Christopher Kalafut 9:15 A.M. Betty Nieman 10:00 A.M. Parishioners of St. Mary 11:30 A.M. Special Intention: James 1:00 P.M. Frances M. Dyrek 5:00 P.M. Special Intention: The Alberson Family

WE WELCOME THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Hunter Anthony D’Angelo Aidan McAlaine Evale

Gabriella Grace Gamble Andrew Byrne Marino

Parker Rose Reid Sofia Alessandra Titolo

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Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

PRO-LIFE CORNER

“Just as in the marriage covenant, the love of man and woman is raised by grace to become a sharing in, and an

expression of, the love of Christ and the Church (cf. Eph 5:32), so too the family, grounded in that love, is called to be a

“domestic church”, a place of faith, of prayer and of loving concern

for the true and enduring good of each of its members.”

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us.

O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

VOCATIONS On this Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate the

World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for holy vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life, especially for

our diocese, that God will raise up good shepherds in our midst. If you are considering such a vocation,

call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703.841.2514, or write: j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org.

SUMMER DISCERNMENT CAMPS: Quo Vadis Days and FIAT Days are camps for Catholic high school students (rising freshmen – rising seniors) to deepen their faith, learn more about all vocations, and better discern God’s call in their lives. FIAT (for girls) runs July 12-16; Quo Vadis (for boys) runs July 26-30. Both are held at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. Spots are filling quickly! For more information and to register, visit ArlingtonVocations.org.

WEEKEND RETREAR FOR HEALING AFTER ABORTION FOR WOMEN - MAY 1-3: This retreat offers a beautiful opportunity for women who have struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion to experience the mercy and compassion of God. It offers a supportive and confidential environment where you can begin the process of healing. For more info or to register please call: 888.456.HOPE / 888.456.4673 or email: info@helpafterabortion.org.

CCD REGISTRATION FOR 2015-2016 Registration for the calendar year 2015-2016 will open on Sunday April 19 and stay open until July 31. Registration after July 31 will incur a late fee. Registration will be available online at stmaryoldtown.org. Please see our parish Catechism/CCD Page for program information and details. You will also have the opportunity to submit fees in a secure way through our website.

Registration is for all children K-8 who would like to attend our Catechism/CCD Sessions. For children in 2nd and 8th grade who are preparing for First Holy Communion and Confirmation, they must either attend St. Mary's School, our CCD sessions or another approved Catholic school or home school program. All children in 2nd and 8th grade who do not attend St. Mary's School must register and pay the sacramental fee. The CCD registration fee, which is separate from the sacramental fee, applies only for children attending our CCD Sessions.

While registering your child and you realize that you have a child who needs to be baptized, receive his or her First Holy Communion and is older than 2nd grade, or needs to be confirmed is older than 8th grade, please contact Father Barnes to discuss how to plan for your child to receive these sacraments.

DAUGHTERS OF ST. PAUL FILM SCREENING: The Daughters of St. Paul invite you to a film screening in celebration of our centenary of foundation. Media Apostle: The Father James Alberione Story will show on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s Lyceum (313 Duke Street). Media Apostle is a documentary film on the life of Fr. James Alberione, founder of the Daughters of St. Paul. Refreshments will be provided. Join us as we give thanks for the past 100 years, and look forward to the next!

RACE FOR SEMINARIANS: Run the Marine Corps Marathon/10K on October 25 to support the future priests of the Arlington Diocese! Runners and walkers of all experience levels are welcome. For more info on joining the Race for Seminarians team, visit www.arlingtonvocations.org.

THE MARIH CENTER is an emergency pregnancy service offering alternatives to abortion and support to women in crisis and their babies. The Center is autonomous and wholly dependent on contributions. Financial contributions as well as maternity clothes and baby needs (clothing, diapers, formula, baby foods, strollers, car seats, and other equipment for babies up to 2T), both new and used, are always needed. Volunteer opportunities are also available. MaRiH Center is located at 3230-B Duke Street, in the basement of the Carpetland store and is open Monday through Thursday from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. and Saturday from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. (Access is through the blue door on the left side of the building in the parking area to the left of the store.) Any questions, call Jean Toth-Allen (parishioner) at 703.768.0053, or the MaRiH Center at 703.370.4774. Potential volunteers please leave a message for Beth at the MaRiH Center number.

ECUMENICAL MEMORIAL SERVICE AND RECEPTION Divine Mercy Care and Tepeyac Family Center invite you and your family to attend our annual Memorial Service on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. The Ecumenical Memorial Service is for those who have lost a child through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, premature birth, stillbirth, abortion, or infant death. This touching prayer service honors life and provides a unique opportunity for healing through scriptural readings, personal reflections, music, and recognition of infants who have passed away. All who suffered a loss, family members and friends, are cordially invited to attend. The Memorial Service will be at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church located at 3700 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please respond by Thursday, April 30, with the name(s) of your lost child(ren), your name, and the number of people attending. Names will be printed in the Memorial Service Program. Respond by sending a message to info@divinemercycare.org or calling 703.934.5552.

BABYSITTING VOLUTEERS NEEDED: St Mary's Catholic Daughter's, Court Kavanaugh #54, would like to provide a babysitting opportunity once per month, at no cost, at St Mary's Lyceum. We are looking for parishioners who are VIRTUS trained, or are willing to be trained at St Mary's. If everything goes as planned, this would be a service to all parishioners, but we are especially focused on single parents and young couples who may have trouble finding free time for themselves. If you are interested in serving, please contact Reina DuVal at 703.585.9312.

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS: Many dioceses right here in the United States do not have enough priests and trained lay ministers to serve their parishes. These dioceses are known as home missions. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place this weekend in the second collection, and supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries, including seminary education and lay ministry training. Please be generous in this appeal and share your resources to strengthen the Church at home.

A PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER

O glorious Joseph! Who concealed your incomparable and regal dignity of custodian of Jesus and of the Virgin Mary under the humble appearance of a craftsman and provided for them with your work, protect with loving power your sons, especially entrusted to you.

You know their anxieties and sufferings, because you yourself experienced them at the side of Jesus and of His Mother. Do not allow them, oppressed by so many worries, to forget the purpose for which they were created by God. Do not allow the seeds of distrust to take hold of their immortal souls. Remind all the workers that in the fields, in factories, in mines, and in scientific laboratories, they are not working, rejoicing, or suffering alone, but at their side is Jesus, with Mary, His Mother and ours, to sustain them, to dry the sweat of their brow, giving value to their toil. Teach them to turn work into a very high instrument of sanctification as you did. Amen.

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DIVINE MERCY CORNER

“My Heart overflows with great Mercy for souls, and especially for poor sinners. If only they would understand that I am

the best of Fathers to them and it is for them that the Blood and Water flowed from

My Heart as from a fount overflowing with Mercy. For them I dwell in the tabernacle as

King of Mercy.”

(Jesus to St. Faustina, Diary 367)

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU!

TODAY'S READINGS First Reading: There is no salvation through anyone else (Acts 4:8-12). Psalm: The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone (Psalm 118). Second Reading: See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God (1 John 3:1-2). Gospel: The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep (John 10:11-18).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 or (for the memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Tuesday: Saint Peter Chanel; Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort Wednesday: Saint Robert de Molesme; Saint Catherine of Siena Thursday: Saint Pius V Friday: Saint Joseph the Worker; First Friday Saturday: Saint Athanasius; First Saturday

SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANN SOCIETY: Join us on a visit to the Franciscan Monastery (The Holy Land of America) in Washington, DC. on May 6, 2015. Bus will depart from the Lyceum at 10 A.M. Guided tour of the Monastery is at 11. Fr. Kleinmann will offer Mass at 12 P.M. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in the Main Church. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. For additional information, call Tom May at 703.960.9344 or Barbara Juszczyk at 703.683.6834.

Father in heaven, You sent us your only Son to redeem us and to build Your kingdom on earth. Please give us the wisdom and strength we need

to follow His call. Grant to the faithful a spirit of generosity, that Church vocations may flourish. Bless our priests with holiness and courage,

that they may lead Your people to Christ. Help all sisters and brothers to fulfill their sacred promises and so be effective signs of Your kingdom.

Lord, invite more men and women to Your service. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

THE PARISH CHOIR rehearses Wednesday evenings at 7:30 P.M. in the Lyceum. Please call Dr. Saik at 703.684.5308 for details.

NOCTURNAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Participate with other parishioners in both vocal prayer and silent meditation in one hour with our Lord on First Friday May 1 during 9 P.M. through 12 A.M. or on First Saturday May 2 during 12:01 A.M. through 6 A.M. This is followed by silent adoration from 6:01 A.M. to Benediction at 7:30 A.M. We especially need participants during the early morning on May 2.

YOUNG ADULTS (21-39) EVENTS

Work Camp Help Needed: St. Mary’s teens will be going on the diocesan week long service week June 20-26. If you want the opportunity to serve our poorer neighbors in the Virginia area and to help the teens get to Work Camp, please consider joining us as an adult crew leader or contractor.

To be added to the young adult email list or for any further details on young adult events at St. Mary’s, contact Angela Lademan at

alademan@stmaryoldtown.org.

DIVINE MERCY CENACLE The Divine Mercy Cenacle meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 10 A.M. in the St. Joachim Room to experience the splendor of our Catholic Faith through Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and The Diary of St. Faustina, using a formation manual written by the Marians of the Immaculate Conception and Dr. Bryan Thatcher. Cenacles are now worldwide. Please stop by to visit and learn more about how Trust in God reveals God's Love and Mercy and healing that Our Lord offers each one of us. All are welcome. For questions, please call Harry or Lynne Dolton at 703.960.0592.

VIRTUS TRAINING SEMINAR The initial Virtus Training Seminar will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. through 1:00 P.M. in the Holy Family Auditorium of St. Mary’s Lyceum (313 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). This seminar will start promptly at 9:00 A.M. and will last four hours. There will be refreshments. Please pre-register for this session at www.Virtus.org

All adults who plan to volunteer with children and young people under the age of 18 must attend the initial Virtus training and complete background checks by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Diocese of Arlington. Due to subject matter, children are not permitted to be present during this training.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Challenged by a detractor of the faith to substantively demonstrate his faith in action for the poor of Paris, Frederic Ozanam and six compatriots founded the Society of St Vincent de Paul on April 23, 1833. To commemorate this event the Society in the United States celebrates today, April 26th, as Ozanam Sunday. If you believe, as our founder did so determinedly, that a “…person is justified by works not by faith alone” please consider a commitment to your Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Last month our “works” provided over $8,000 in material assistance to over 120 family members through nearly 50 personal home visits in Alexandria for rent, utilities, transportation and medical needs. The demand is great and increasing. Accept the contemporary challenge to do the works of faith.

Contact our current President, Dan Gill at dangill1@mac.com; our Vice President Jim Larocco at amborocco@usa.net; or one of our past Presidents Diane Johnston at dianejohnston@cox.net or Mary Martha McNamara at mmcnamara@mclh.com. Your commitment will be welcomed and rewarded.

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION "NO BILLS NIGHT” WITH THE YOUNG LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION

Northern VA-Area residents may consult with lawyers free of charge during a special call-in program May 1, 2015, between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M.

The phone number for the public service event is 703.222.3333.

PRAYER TO JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD Faithful Shepherd, You are not a hireling who runs away at the sight of danger, but Your fidelity was tested and proved on the wood of the

Cross. Accept the gift of our gratitude for Your marvelous care. Help us to hear and follow Your Voice.

Watchful Shepherd, Who protects the flock and searches tirelessly for those who wander from the fold, retrieve the lost and bring them home.

Tend and heal their wounds.

Good Shepherd, Who lays down His Life for His sheep, nourish Your people with the Bread of Life, that we may reflect

Your likeness and enjoy the spring of Living Water that never ends. Amen.

See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, INCLUDING:

Marie Abadjoby Jack Allen Felicia Altmeyer Baby Mercy Amaya Patricia Amaya Aaron Araya Pat Areno Mary Averna José Ayala Romula Baptista Roberta Bauer Troy Baxley Dolores Benavides Tori Benecchi Arthur Binninger Janet Bishop Baby Simon Blouin Baby Brady Blythe Harold Bonawitz Chris Bosworth Robert Bowen Baby Gunner Christopher Breiner Theresa Bresnahan Hannah Brittain-Dubois Roger Bruce Jake Bulmer Dailey Byrd Jerry Caesar Dorothy Campbell Brian Campion Debbie Campo Doris Casey Ron Celeste Charles M. Chamberlain, Jr. Nedra Chung Kathy Clausen Will Cofer Beatriz Coquilla-Canete Sister Anne Correale Clem Cowley Carter Cox Dan De Celles Ken Crowe Paul Delaney Dan Doherty Mary Lou Donahue Christina Donald Betty Egan Dorsett Kathleen Dorsey Tracy Doyle Deborah DuBrul Bill Dumire Richard Edes Joe Elias Sandra Elias Katherine Ferrell Lisa Flowers Liliana Fore Tom Frederick James Fusco George German

Michael Giancarlo Betty Gibbs Turi Gibson Thomas Gillard Regina Giuseppe Millie Goods Lorraine Grippi John Guerin Tom Guerin Joan Gullen Hubert Hahn Darlene Hamilton Luca Harmon Mike Hart Dale Henderson Adam Hewko Jack Hickey Tiffany Hickey Don Hilbert Carol Holver Helen Hoover Laurie Hull Scot Imus Aidan James Bethany Johnson Stephen Klare William Kleinmann Fr. Dennis Kleinmann Larry Klingler Baby Christian A. Knight Larry Koblenz Lynn Kramer Jackie Kruse Arnold Kunkler, Jr. Joy Labez Catherine Lameynardie Alexandria Lang Fr. Robert Lange Thomas Larsen Etelvina León-Duarte Patricia León-Duarte Erin Levitas Mary Frances Lewis John Linehardt Anthony Lodato Baby Samuel Looney Frank Lopapa Emma Lopo-Sullivan Peter Lor Thomas Lovely Michael Luken Holden Mauk Heidi Mauldin Shellyn McCaffrey Melanie McCollum Eileen McDonough Brother Shamus McGrenra James McGrath Family David McGugan William McNamara Frank Medico

Janice Melone Jason Micheli Kendall Moseley Edward Muckerman Dan Morrow Mary Morrow-Bax Anna Munro Janet Naughton Edward Nee, Jr. Betty Nesky Terry Nunnan Pamela Penne-Doyle Geraldine Petrino Dee Phillips Ilse Pollard Tina Porter Jack Pruden Blaise Pugh Ira Ravitz Vickie Reddick Gerard Rosekruns Michael Ryan Frank Sakowski Heather Saparoff James Saunders Peter L. Scheetz Dave Schroeck Michael Schryock Jeffrey Schuldenfrei Sylvia Schwab Margaret Grace Scolese John Shannon Baby Joey Shaw Mary Shelin Daniella Shiels Mike Stachura David Stefans Mary Stier John Street Mary Sullivan Carson Svilich Elaine Tamanini Gayle Temple Ray Tobin John Tracy Margaret Trick Dr. Trimber Jane Trimber Marcos Vento Fr. Daniel Vitz Gloria Wanchock Larry Ward Cindy Warren Kimberley Ross Weston Margaret Whelan Angela White Raea Whitecotten Baby Carly Theresa Wyvill Yolanda Yebra Thomas Zamaria Robert Zapalac

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: Julia Chung, Shannon Hamilton, Sandy Helmbrecht,

Pete Thompson, and Cynthia Warren

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today,

for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.

St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, please pray for them.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR MILITARY AND CIVILIAN MEMBERS SERVING IN HARM’S WAY, INCLUDING:

Michael Andriani Kyle Biddle Timothy Blaine Casey Chandler Matthew Constantino Peter Culbert Mark Dobson Neal Jones

Rey Gonzalez Jeremy Hill Douglas N. Krawczak Albert Martins Mark Martins Megan McGarry Christopher Moore Edward Joseph Parry, III

Chris Quayle William St. Clair Brett Taylor Jon Tomita Case Wilson Thomas Wissler Brian Wong

Almighty and Eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their

duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for

Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ. Rest your weary ones. Bless your dying ones. Soothe your suffering ones. Pity your afflicted ones.

Shield your joyous ones. And for all Your love's sake. Amen.

Saint Augustine

CALLING ON ALL ST. MARY’S PARISHIONERS: Many of you know or have heard of The Carpenter’s Shelter, here in Old Town. Well, perhaps you may not have known that for many years, the Carpenter’s Shelter had the benefit of a very dedicated group of St. Mary’s Parishioners who dutifully gave of their energy and time every First Thursday of every month to serve dinner for the residents of the Carpenter’s Shelter. I myself recently volunteered in this effort and can say that without a doubt the positive impact is not only seen but genuinely felt by both the volunteers and the residents of the Carpenter’s Shelter! The words, “Thank You,” seem so simple yet through the experience, one really feels the heartfelt impact these words have on us all. Please look at your calendars and jot down the Carpenter’s Shelter for the first Thursday and come out and enjoy a pleasant and fulfilling evening in serving others in need in our Community! Thank You! For further information and to sign-up, please call Ed Velarde at 703.956.5088.

CARPENTER’S SHELTER COOK-OFF TODAY, SUNDAY APRIL 26 Support Carpenter's Shelter by going to Carpenter's Cook-Off today at The Birchmere Music Hall (3701 Mount Vernon Ave) from 12-3 P.M. Don’t miss your chance to sample delicious food from 24 Alexandria restaurants and cast your vote for your favorites. Tickets are on sale at the door! Tickets are $50 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Limited quantities of VIP tickets are available for $75 until sold out. All VIP ticket holders will receive a special ‘Swag Bag’ gift. All proceeds benefit Carpenter's Shelter in their mission to support the homeless in achieving sustainable independence through shelter, guidance, education and advocacy.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN (PGC) 30 MINUTE REFRESHER DVD SESSIONS

These sessions are for all volunteers with children or young people under the age of 18 who have already attended the initial 4-hour Virtus training. If you became fully compliant with the PGC Program (cleared background checks and attendance at initial 4-hour Virtus training) before June 2014

and have NOT attended a refresher session during this school year (August 2014 - June 2015), please make every effort to attend one of these

sessions to retain your volunteer status. These are the last sessions to be held during this school year.

When Tuesday, April 28, 2015

every 40 minutes between 8:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. Monday, May 4, 2015

every 40 minutes between 8:30 A.M. and 8:00 P.M.

Where In the Holy Family Auditorium of St. Mary’s Lyceum, 313 Duke Street

For Questions Contact Ms. Patricia Binninger, St. Mary’s Parish-School Liaison

703.836.4100, ext. 27, pbinninger@stmaryoldtown.org

HELP THE NEWLY-REALEASED BUILD A LIFE AFTER INCARCERATION Catholic Charities seeks a volunteer who can help us develop, organize and manage an aftercare Prison Ministry. The ministry is designed to support men and women in our Diocese who have recently been released from prison and who are looking for shelter, a job, and most importantly, a relationship with God. If you can help, please contact Bill Hall at whall@ccda.net or 703.841.3832.