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Rev. Father Dennis W. Kleinmann, Pastor Rev. Father Michael C. Isenberg,
Parochial Vicar Deacon J. Paul Ochenkowski
Seminarians: Rev. Mr. Nick Schierer and Mr. C. William Nyce “To know, to love, and to serve God”
December 3, 2017 – First Sunday of Advent Sacramental Information
Marriage: Congratulations on your engagement! Please contact the parish office at least six months prior to the wedding date. It is best for us to hear from you as soon as you become engaged to set up your initial appointment.
Baptisms: We welcome your new addi-tion! Generally, baptisms take place at 12:15 pm the first and third Sunday of each month, with some flexibility based on circumstances. Baptism preparation instruction is required for first-time par-ents or parents who have not previously attended a class. Please call the parish office to begin the process of scheduling the baptism.
Holy Communion & Anointing of the Sick: God bless you! If you or some-one you know would like to receive Holy Communion or Anointing of the Sick at Fair Oaks Hospital, Sunrise Assisted Living at Fair Oaks, Dulles Health & Re-habilitation Center, The Crossings at Chantilly, Arbor Terrace Fairfax in Chantilly, or at home, please call the parish office to arrange a visit.
Parish Registration: Welcome! To register as a parishioner of St. Veronica, please pick up a registration form in one of the church vestibules or in the parish office. Upon completion, you may drop the form in the Sunday collection basket, or mail it. If you are moving out of the parish or have a change of address, please let the parish office know.
Initiation of Adults and Children: The RCIA process leads older youths and adults into full communion with the Catholic Church. Please call the parish office or email [email protected] for details.
Parish Office Address: 3460 Centreville Road
Chantilly, VA 20151 Phone: 703-773-2000
Fax: 703-773-2001 Website: www.stveronica.net
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed: 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Mrs. Mary Sadick, Office Manager
Mrs. Kathy Bean & Mrs. Kitty Lochbaum, Receptionists
Mrs. Diana Acker, Parish Apostolates Coordinator & School Liaison
Parish School Address: 3460-B Centreville Road
Chantilly, VA 20151 Phone: 703-773-2020
Fax: 703-991-9103 Website: www.stveronica.net/
school/ E-mail Address:
[email protected] Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mrs. Elizabeth Goldman, Principal
Mrs. Kimberly Parker, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Kendra Turchiarolo, Admissions
Mass Schedule* Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm (Vietnamese) Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:45 am & 5:00 pm
2:00 pm & 7:00 pm (Vietnamese) Weekdays: Monday—Friday 8:30 am & 12:15 pm
Wednesday & First Friday: 7:30 pm Friday (except First Friday): 7:00 pm (Vietnamese)
Saturday: 8:30 am Holy Hour Schedule*
Wednesday: 7:00 pm (includes Exposition, Holy Rosary, Benediction & Mass)
Confession Schedule* Monday and Friday: 11:30 am—Noon
Wednesday: 6:30 pm—7:30 pm Saturday: 9:00 am—10:00 am & 3:30 pm—4:30 pm
First Friday of the Month: After the 8:30 am Mass & 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration*
Monday: 9:00 am—Saturday: 8:00 am * Please listen to pulpit announcements & parish office recordings, and
consult current bulletin & website homepage for schedule changes.
Week at a Glance Mass Intentions First Saturday, December 2 8:30 am Kaitlan Victoria Bean 5:00 pm Jean Schwaba + Sunday, December 3: First Sunday of Advent 7:30 am Elvira Washburn + 9:00 am The People of St. Veronica 10:45 am Judith Walsh + 5:00 pm Louis Magnotti + Monday, December 4: Saint John Damascene 8:30 am John Brooke Kelly + 12:15 pm All Souls ++ Tuesday, December 5 8:30 am Mary Frances Samac + 12:15 pm Deacon Gregory Miller + Wednesday, December 6: Saint Nicholas 8:30 am Judith Penaherrera + 12:15 pm Pablo Ocana + 7:30 pm Margaret Sheridan + Thursday, December 7: Saint Ambrose 10:00 am Robert Tobin + 12:15 pm Special Intention for Conversion 7:30 pm People of St. Veronica Friday, December 8: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 am Special Intention 8:30 am Jeffrey Sciscilo, Sr. + 12:15 pm Guy A. Giancarlo + 7:30 pm Barbara Rouck + Saturday, December 9: Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin 8:30 am Angela Giancarlo 5:00 pm Esmeralda Renderos Sunday, December 10: Second Sunday of Advent 7:30 am Alex Chang 9:00 am Rosemarie Kud + 10:45 am The People of St. Veronica 5:00 pm Nomah Gott +
Sunday, December 3: First Sunday of Advent 8:00 am Pancake Breakfast Hosted by Knights of Columbus—Parish Hall & Kitchen 8:00 am Advent Supply Sale after Morning Masses and Youth Orchestra Practice—Parish Hall 1:30 pm ABLAZE High School Youth Apostolate—Parish Hall 2:00 pm Charismatic Prayer Group/Our Lord’s Flock—Adoration Chapel 6:00 pm Institute of Catholic Culture Dinner and Presentation/Ecclesiastes—Parish Hall Monday, December 4: 8:30 am Holy Mass 11:30 am Confessions 12:15 pm Holy Mass 3:00 pm SeaPerch—P202 3:30 pm School Use—P203 5:00 pm Religious Education Classes—Classrooms & Acolyte Room 7:30 pm EnCourage—P203 7:30 pm RCIA-Library/P209 Tuesday, December 5: 8:30 am Holy Mass 12:15 pm Holy Mass 6:45 pm Religious Education Classes—Classrooms 7:00 pm Band Concert—Parish Hall 7:00 pm Legion of Mary—Acolyte Room
Wednesday, December 6: 8:30 am Holy Mass 12:15 pm Holy Mass 3:15 pm STEM—P201 &P202 3:30 pm School Use—P203 6:30 pm Confessions 7:00 pm Holy Hour with Exposition, Holy Rosary and Benediction 7:30 pm Holy Mass
Thursday, December 7: 8:30 am Holy Mass 9:00 am St. Catherine of Siena Ladies Faith Group—Acolyte Room 12:15 pm Holy Mass 3:15 pm STEM—P200 & P202 4:30 pm Children’s Choir—P208 5:45 pm Youth Orchestra—St. John Paul II Room 6:00 pm St. Mother Teresa Outreach Apostolate Meeting—Acolyte Room 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus—P209 7:30 pm Vigil Mass for Holy Day 10:15 pm Vigil Mass for Holy Day in Spanish
Friday, December 8: 6:30 am Mass for Holy Day 8:30 am Mass for Holy Day 11:30 am Confessions 12:15 pm Mass for Holy Day 8:30 pm Family Advent Dinner Hosted by Youth Apostolate—Parish Hall & Kitchen 7:30 pm Mass for Holy Day 9:00 pm Mass for Holy Day in Vietnamese
Saturday, December 9: 6:30 am TMIY!—Parish Hall & Kitchen 8:30 am Holy Mass 9:00 am Holy Rosary 9:00 am Confessions 3:30 pm Confessions
Adoption Support Group Jill Bender [email protected] Adoration Chapel Linda Loch [email protected]
Altar Boys (Grades 5 - 12) Eileen Chiama 703-773-2032
Charismatic Prayer Group Flor Valdez [email protected] Cooking With Our Saints Sandy Greeley 703-471-6454 Divine Mercy Cenacle Jeff Cappel [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers Deacon J. Paul Ochenkowski 703-773-2004 50 & Over Women’s Bible Study Phyllis Simard [email protected] Floral Director Sally Dillon [email protected] Food & Faith Organic Garden Sandy Greeley [email protected] Gabriel Project Patty Hamill [email protected] Homeschool Group Anne Dealey [email protected] Knights of Columbus Lyle Vestermark [email protected]
Lectors Deacon J. Paul Ochenkowski 703-773-2004 Legion of Mary Larry Burke [email protected] Linen Ministry Position Open [email protected] LINK Patty Bartnick 703-476-0442 Luminaries of Holy Mary Frank Spicer [email protected] Meals Apostolate [email protected] Men’s Group Kelly Dobson [email protected] Music Director Emily Mason [email protected] Natural Family Planning Coordinator Meg Kilgannon 703-507-5998 New and Expectant Moms Group Blaise Farina [email protected]
Norbertine Third Order Wes & Madeleine Marchesseault [email protected] Our Lady of La Vang Fr. John Son Hoang, O.P. [email protected] Parish Community Circles Francis Thomas [email protected] Parish Library Marie O’Brien [email protected]
Prison Ministry Book Apostolate Marie Goldschmidt [email protected] Pro-Life Apostolate Steve Grist [email protected] PTO President Susan Dadio [email protected] Rangers (Ages 9-17) Kirby Smith [email protected] RCIA Scott Bradford [email protected] Religious Education Coordinator Deacon J. Paul Ochenkowski 703-773-2004 Sacristan Eileen Chiama [email protected] Saint Mother Teresa Outreach Gina McCue [email protected] Separated or Divorced Catholics Susan McCullough [email protected] St. Veronica Spirituality Apostolate Amy Robinson [email protected] Sunrise Assisted Living Ministry Pat Rouleau [email protected] Ushers Dave Pacia [email protected] Youth Apostolate Erin Johnson [email protected]
Parish Volunteer Contacts & Facilitators
Bulletin Deadline 10:00 am Friday, 9 days prior to the Sunday publication
Announcements should be sent to [email protected].
Pray the Rosary Daily Pray the Rosary Every Day
Lectors Deacon J. Paul Ochenkowski 703-773-2004 Legion of Mary Larry Burke [email protected] Linen Ministry Position Open [email protected] LINK Patty Bartnick 703-476-0442 Luminaries of Holy Mary Frank Spicer [email protected] Meals Apostolate [email protected] Men’s Group Kelly Dobson [email protected] Music Director Emily Mason [email protected] NFP Coordinator Meg Kilgannon 703-507-5998 New and Expectant Moms Group Blaise Farina [email protected]
Norbertine Third Order Wes & Madeleine Marchesseault [email protected]
Our Lady of La Vang Fr. Thomas Luan Q. Pho, O.P. [email protected] Parish Community Circles Francis Thomas [email protected] Parish Library Marie O’Brien [email protected]
Prison Ministry Book Apostolate Marie Goldschmidt [email protected] Pro-Life Apostolate Steven Grist [email protected] PTO President Susan Dadio [email protected] Rangers (Ages 9-17) Kirby Smith [email protected] RCIA Scott Bradford [email protected] Religious Education Coordinator Deacon J. Paul Ochenkowski 703-773-2004 Sacristan Eileen Chiama [email protected] Saint Mother Teresa Outreach Gina McCue [email protected] Separated or Divorced Catholics Susan McCullough [email protected] St. Catherine of Siena Ladies Faith Gr. Ann Schierer [email protected] St. Veronica Spirituality Apostolate Amy Robinson [email protected] Sunrise Assisted Living Ministry Pat Rouleau [email protected] Ushers Dave Pacia [email protected] Youth Apostolate Erin Johnson [email protected]
Adoption Support Group Jill Bender [email protected] Adoration Chapel Linda Loch [email protected]
Altar Boys (Grades 5 - 12) Eileen Chiama 703-773-2032
Charismatic Prayer Group Flor Valdez [email protected] Divine Mercy Cenacle Jeff Cappel [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Deacon J. Paul Ochenkowski 703-773-2004 50 & Over Women’s Bible Study Phyllis Simard [email protected] Food & Faith Organic Garden Sandy Greeley [email protected] Floral Director Kathleen Pedati [email protected] Gabriel Project Patty Hamill [email protected] Hearts Afire Jean Heinzelman [email protected] Homeschool Group Anne Dealey [email protected] Knights of Columbus Lyle Vestermark [email protected]
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WORSHIP
Weekly Readings
From Green to Gold — December 3, 2017
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday Is 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37
Monday Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11
Tuesday Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37
Thursday Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12;
Lk 1:26-38
Saturday Is 30:19-21, 23-26;
Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8
Sunday Is 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Pt 3:8-14;
Mk 1:1-8
The Holy Father’s December Prayer
Intention Universal: For the Elderly That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.
I had nothing to report here last week in regards to the NFL. I have to make up for that this week. The season is nearing its end. Including this weekend, there are five games left to the regular season. There does seem to be a little less protesting going on among the teams concerning the “taking a knee” effort. That is good news. The Green Bay Packers had a horrible game two weeks ago when our backup quarterback, Brett Huntley, was sacked six times, threw three interceptions, and lost a fumble. This is not exactly how you win a game and of course they didn’t. They lost to the Ravens 23 to 0. It had been eleven years to the day since they had been shut out at Lambeau Field. This was a game that again seemed indicative of the season after losing our starting quarterback. Then there was last week. They played the Steelers in Pittsburgh. The Steelers came in with an 8 and 2 record versus the Packers at 5 and 5. Pittsburgh was a 14 point favorite. So I expected a blowout. The statement, “Ye of little faith,” certainly applied to me. I say that because the Packers were in it all throughout the game. They had a chance at the end to win or at least take it into overtime, but with the clock running out the Steelers made a 53 yard field goal to win the game 31 to 28. Obviously, I wanted a win for the Packers, but I was pleased they did as well as they did considering their recent history. My hope is that they redeem themselves this week against the Buccaneers in Green Bay. Of course I also hope for victories the next four weeks against the Browns (that may work) and the Panthers, Vikings, and Lions (all less likely) after that. That potentially would carry them to the playoffs. The point, as this column is written, is that there is still hope for the season.
That hope is very fitting as we begin this new liturgical year and season today. This is the First Sunday of Advent. For three additional Sundays or three weeks we celebrate that time of preparation for Christmas. We use these weeks to again get ready to mark the anniversary of the birth of Our Lord. Advent and the start of a new Church year provide the opportunity to renew our faith, to increase our prayer, and to recommit ourselves to deepen our love for and life with Christ. This season is less solemn and less penitential than Lent. But it still is a time to make sacrifices for the glory of God. I realize the world tells us just the opposite. Our secular society sees this as Christmas already. The stores, radio stations, ads on TV and in the papers would have us believe Christmas is here. Additionally for example, from this perspective it is already a time to host and/or attend Christmas parties. We rather easily can lose the whole concept of a preparatory season. I am not suggesting at all that it is sinful to buy gifts, hear Christmas songs, or go to Christmas parties these next three weeks. But we don’t want to lose the prayerful, somewhat penitential chance to grow further in holiness that Advent offers us. This is truly a beautiful time of the year. Each liturgical season reflects aspects of the life of Christ and by extension of our own lives as well. Advent is meant to be a bit more somber than what some may make it, and in turn Christmas is meant to be festive.
Ways that we can keep Advent more liturgically correct include praying more. Perhaps a daily Rosary or stop in the Adoration Chapel, if we aren’t already. If we don’t go to daily Mass, that also could be a way to increase our prayer lives. Going to confession over the next three weeks would also be wonderful. We could also pray a Christmas novena. We could celebrate the special feast days of Advent. We could have our Advent wreath and calendar. We could erect a Jesse tree or read the Gospel passages of the Nativity. All of these will keep us focused as we begin anew this Advent and prepare for Christmas. Have a holy Advent!
~ In Christ, Fr. Kleinmann
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Home for the Holidays? P l e a s e e m a i l E i l e e n C h i a m a , [email protected], if you are available to help with the annual Christmas decoration of the church on Saturday, December 16th. We will gather after the rosary at 9:30 am. Thank you and be blessed for sharing your time and talents with St. Veronica.
Christmas Flower Dona ons Donations for Christmas flowers in honor of or in memory of a loved one will be accepted starting this weekend. If you would like to make a donation, please look for the Christmas flower donation envelopes with your weekly envelopes or you may pick one up in the vestibules. Please print the name of your loved one on the envelope and either put it in the collection basket or bring it to the Parish Office. If you use Faith Direct, please email [email protected] with the name(s). Your names will be placed in a special box on the altar throughout the Christmas season.
Na vity Set Display, December 9th & 10th Following the Vigil Mass and all morning Masses next weekend, come to the parish hall to browse
parishioner Susan Farina’s beautiful display of Nativity sets, which she has collected over 30 years from around the country and the world.
Please Support 2017 Annual Christmas Collection for Catholic Charities Next Weekend
December 9 and 10 Catholic Charities, the heart of our diocese, serves more than 100,000 people annually across 100 direct and affiliated service locations in the 21 counties and 7 cities that make up the boundaries of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Please use the special bulletin insert/contribution envelope provided or go online to www.ccda.net.
FROM THE PARISH OFFICE
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Ross Tree Service
24 Hour Emergency Service ∙ Free Estimates by a Certified Arborist ∙ Tree & -Stump Removal ∙ Pruning ∙
Crown Maintenance ∙ Fertilization
Please see their ad in the back of the bulletin and support all those who make this bulletin possible. We are grateful for their support of our parish.
C O R N E R S T O N E Sunday Offertory Weekend of 11/19/2017 $ 10,903.54 Faith Direct 4 Sundays* $ 12,401.59 Total Offertory $ 23,305.13 Monthly Mortgage Payment Weekend of 11/19/2017 $ 1,125.00 Faith Direct 4 Sundays* $ 3,090.00 Total Monthly Mortgage Payments $ 4,215.00 Special Collections Poor Box/St. Mother Teresa Outreach $ 361.59 Campaign for Human Development $ 1,079.01 Total Special Collections $ 1,440.60 Capital Campaigns Build-a-Legacy/Mortgage Principal $ 450.00 Faith Direct $ Anniversary Campaign/Renovations $ 4,510.00 Faith Direct $ Total Capital Campaigns $ 4,960.00 Sunday Offertory Last Weekend 11/26/2017 $ 11,697.04 Faith Direct 4 Sundays* $ 12,401.59 Total Offertory $ 24,098.63 Monthly Mortgage Payment Last Weekend 11/26/2017 $ 1,598.00 Faith Direct 4 Sundays* $ 3,090.00 Total Monthly Mortgage Payments $ 4,688.00 Special Collections Poor Box/St. Mother Teresa Outreach $ 127.24 Little Sisters of the Poor $ 4,018.88 Thanksgiving—For the Needy $ 1,868.87 Total Special Collections $ 6,014.99 Capital Campaigns Build-a-Legacy/Mortgage Principal $ 100.00 Faith Direct $ 435.00 Anniversary Campaign/Renovations $ 1,550.00 Faith Direct $ 3,065.06 Total Capital Campaigns $ 5,150.06 395 Families Donating through Faith Direct
Thank you, and may God bless you for your continued support and generosity.
*Contributions via Faith Direct are deposited in parish bank account once a month. The total deposit designated for Sunday Offertory and Monthly Mortgage has been divided by the num-ber of Sundays for that month and added to the weekly totals.
Holy Day of Obliga on This Week Immaculate Concep on of the Blessed Virgin Mary This week we celebrate the patronal feast day of the United States, a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times are: Thursday, December 7th, 7:30 pm Vigil* Friday, December 8th, 6:30 & 8:30 am
12:15 & 7:30 pm** * December 7th: There will also be a Vigil Mass at 10:15 pm in Spanish. ** December 8th: There will also be a Mass at 9:00 pm in Vietnamese.
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Share the Gi of Catholicism The preparations for Christmas include buying or making gifts for those whom we love. You can give no better gift than the gift that God has given us, His Son Jesus. Invite someone who is not Catholic to attend Christmas Mass with you. For more information about Catholicism to share with others, please contact Scott Bradford, [email protected], to inquire about classes held Monday evenings at 7:30 pm. This Monday, December 4th we will meet in room P209 to discuss the “Mary and the Saints.” Please join us!
St. Veronica Catholic School Open House Are you searching for a school that will provide your child with a vibrant religious education, faith formation, AND exceptional academics? A school with an atmosphere permeated by respect, love, and the modeling of virtues? That school is St. Veronica Catholic School. In celebration of Discover Catholic Schools Week, we welcome all interested families to join us on Wednesday, December 13th at 9:30 am for our open house. You will have the opportunity to meet our administration and teachers, student ambassadors, visit our classrooms, and ask questions you may have regarding our school, curriculum, extracurricular programs, and community. To RSVP, please contact Mrs. Kendra Turchiarolo at 703-773-2020 x150 or by email to [email protected].
That Man Is You! Con nues Sat., December 9th Join the men of TMIY on Saturday, December 2nd for the next session of Unveiling of Love, a multi-week series that will help men grasp the depth and beauty of the Church’s vision of love and marriage, and learn practical steps to overcome struggles in our spiritual life. The topic of our meeting, “Love is Eternal,” will cover the following points: The Battle to Love Is in Our Hearts; A Sacrificial Gift of Ourselves for Our Bride; Love Is Everlasting—Love Is Eternal; The Mystery Found in the Nuptial Mass; The Church As a Symbol of Paradise; The Marriage Feast of the Lamb; and The Paradise Yet to Come. We gather at 6:30 am for breakfast in the parish hall followed by the presentation and small group discussion at 7:00. We will finish in time for 8:30 am Mass should you wish to attend. For more information, email [email protected].
Prepare the Way with FORMED This Advent The best Catholic content, all in one place. Go to FORMED.org/register, and enter Parish Code: 838V36. “[S]he gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7). As Catholics, we are called at Advent to prepare a place in our lives for Jesus to dwell. May we take up this Advent of the Heart and be fully ready to welcome the Lord at Christmas. Among FORMED selections for the family: Study: ANIMA - the beautifully-filmed ANIMA video series, along with Advent guides, is a compelling proclamation of how the ultimate meaning of our lives is found in Jesus and His Church; For Children: Kristoph and the First Christmas Tree; Watch: The Story of the Nativity; and Listen: Prepare the Way of the King, Scott Hahn, The Augustine Institute.
From the Parish Library Now that we are entering the Advent/Christmas Season, please stop by the Parish Library and check one of the many books that we have on hand such as: Advent & Christmas: Wisdom from St. Thomas Aquinas; Advent & Christmas: Wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi; Biblical Meditations for Advent and the Christmas Season; A Christmas Testament; The True Meaning of Christmas; The Gifts of the Magi; Gifts of the Visitation; Christmas Blessings; and Mary, Did You Know?
EDUCATION, CATECHESIS AND EVANGELIZATION
Bal more Catechism Extracts On Our First Parents and Their Fall Q. Were Adam and Eve innocent and holy
when they came from the hand of God? A. Adam and Eve were innocent and holy
when they came from the hand of God. Q. Did God give any command to Adam and
Eve? A. To try their obedience God commanded
Adam and Eve not to eat of a certain fruit which grew in the Garden of Paradise.
Annual Christmas Giving Tree Program Con nues The Saint Mother Teresa Outreach Apostolate’s (SMOTA) Annual Christmas Giving Tree program has begun. Christmas Trees covered with Purple and Pink Tags are located in the north and south vestibules. A Purple Tag will mean that your gift will go to a family in Madison or Culpepper County that struggles each day just to meet their basic needs. A Pink Tag means your gift will go to a resident at Manor Care Nursing Home who may have no family or friends to remember them during this most Holy Season. After you have selected a Purple or Pink Tag, make your purchase. Please note that Purple Tag gifts are UNWRAPPED, and Pink Tag gifts are WRAPPED. Return your gift with the Pink or Purple Tag securely attached and place it in one of the brown bins located in the north or south vestibules through Sunday, December 10th. If your tag/envelope was for a gift card, you may do one of three things: Drop it off at the Parish Office during the
week; Place it in the offertory baskets at Mass; or Place in the black poor box in the north
vestibule. Your generosity will help bring the spirit of Christmas giving to the families of Madison and Culpepper Counties and to the residents at Manor Care. May the Peace of the Christ Child fill your home!
Gi for Life Tags Also on Giving Trees You will also notice special tags on the Giving Trees labeled “Gift for Life,” which seek support for the diocesan pregnancy assistance and post-abortion healing ministries, and the women, men and children they serve. For more information a n d / o r t o d o n a t e , v i s i t www.arlingtondiocese.org/giftforlife. St. Tim’s Mother of Mercy Bereavement Group
Will not be meeting at it’s normal time in December. The group invites you to attend a gathering at Bob Evans in Chantilly on Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 pm. Those who wish to join us or have a question please feel free to contact Colleen Morretta, 703 830 4673, or Joe Cuddihy, 703 463 6020.
Knights News Congratulations to Jim D'Agostino, John Pitts, Randy Riddell, and Garnett Taylor who on November 16th were installed as members of the Knights of Columbus Saint Veronica Council 12579. All gentlemen of the parish are invited to
share in the benefits of supporting the parish and the domestic Church by becoming members of the Knights of Columbus.
LINK Thank You and Current Needs St. Veronica is one of the participating churches for LINK helping those in the Western Fairfax and Eastern Loudoun Counties. Many of you have helped with LINK as delivery folks or as Food Pantry sorting helpers. We thank you for all you have done for getting food donations to those who are in need at this time. Your assistance is very much appreciated by the LINK board and by those it serves. Maybe you aren't able to assist in these ways but still have a heart for helping those who are less fortunate. There are other ways to help, even from your own home. Here are LINK’s current needs: Treasurer: Begin work with the current Treasurer and assume the Treasurer role in early 2018. A background in accounting with knowledge of QuickBooks is recommended. Contact current Treasurer Ron Smith at 703-216-9588 or via email to [email protected]. Packing: LINK is planning to host a new packing training and would like to get all potential volunteers the information. We deliver Tuesdays--Saturdays all year long and need packers for this process. You can pack on YOUR schedule, mornings, afternoons, evenings or Saturdays. If you are interested or want more information, contact Kathy Proctor at [email protected]. Food Coordinator: A volunteer is needed to contact clients who have requested help via our phone system. The volunteer would obtain the info needed and send out the delivery info during their shift. The work could be done from home. The time frames we need volunteers are the first half of January, the second half of July and the first half of September. For more information, c o n t a c t L i s a L o m b a r d o z z i a t [email protected].
Lessons and Carols with St. Veronica Choir The All Saints Parish Choir, All Saints Handbell Choir Resounding Joy, and the Saint Veronica Adult Choir present an evening of Scripture lessons and beloved Advent carols, hymns, and motets to prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The service, based on the Lessons and Carols made famous at King’s College, Cambridge, will be on Saturday, December 16th, at 7:30-9:00 pm, at All Saints Catholic Church, in Manassas.
AROUND ST. VERONICA AND THE DIOCESE
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APOSTOLIC SERVICE, PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP
Divine Mercy Corner “The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy.” Jesus to St. Faustina, Diary 723. JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU!
Words of Our Lady of Fa ma “There are many wars and discords in the world. Wars are only punishments for the sins of the world. It is necessary to do penance. If the people amend themselves, Our Lord shall still come to the aid of the world. If they do not amend themselves, punishment shall come.”
Pray for a Priest Each Day We continue our daily prayers for priests by praying each day this week for:
December 3 Rev. Steven Oetjen December 4 Rev. Peter Odhiambo Okola, A.J. December 5 Rev. Michael Orlowsky December 6 Rev. Carroll Oubre December 7 Rev. Inhyun Paik December 8 Rev. Francis Peffley December 9 Rev. Edwin Perez
Homeless Outreach: Many thanks to all who have been so supportive of our efforts to serve the homeless men and women in our local area. Our teens visited the homeless through Matthew 25 ministries on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The men and women there were delighted to spend time with our parish youth. We are excited to go back again on December 15th. In the meantime, we are now collecting handwarmers, gloves, and socks (thick warm men's socks requested) to take with us. Donations can be dropped in the wooden bins in the vestibules by December 10th. The donations will be of great help. December 8th Family Advent Dinner: On Friday, December 8th in celebration of the Immaculate Conception (a Holy Day of Obligation), we will hold a pot luck dinner following the 7:30 pm Mass. Families are asked to RSVP by emailing [email protected] with your dish and number attending. (There will be no regular IGNITE this evening.) All are welcome. December 10th: Youth Apostolate is sponsoring donut Sunday and is looking for adult and youth volunteers after all morning Masses. Please let us know if you’re able to help. Sunday Scene—Advent Caroling and Living Nativity: On Sunday, December 10th, all youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of singing and joy at a local nursing home. We will meet at 1:00 pm in the parish hall for a quick pizza lunch and rehearsal. Then we will load up to carpool to the nursing home. The afternoon will include a living nativity scene, music, and visiting with the residents. Youth musicians are welcome to bring instruments with pre-approval. If you’d like to know more, email [email protected]. A Youth Apostolate permission slip is due by December 3rd. There’s no cost for the day. Dressy attire requested. March for Life and Life is Very Good: The time has come to sign up for your spot for the March for Life. Space on the bus is very limited this year. Youth in grades 7-12 who are not St. Veronica School students may sign up with Youth Apostolate by submitting $20 and a permission slip to the parish office. St. Veronica School students must sign up through your teacher. We will all be going together to the Life is Very Good morning Rally and the March for Life. Save the date, January 19th, 2018 and sign up to join us for this very special opportunity to give peaceful, prayerful witness to the sacredness of human life.
Who Is Saint Nicholas? Saint Nicholas was the bishop of Myra in Tur-key in the 4th century. He was a martyr and must have been a loving man—which is why we still know his name and why he is always re-membered at Christmastime. Many stories about his life were told and retold, how he was so kind and generous to the poor, to children and to those unjustly imprisoned. The legends tell us that he gave anonymously, did not seek praise, but wanted good things to be done and the hearts of children to be delighted. While Nicholas remains a very popular saint in eastern Europe, particularly in Russia, he be-came known in a different way further West, in places such as Holland—as “Sinterklaas,” the secret bringer of gifts to children on the eve of his feast day, December 6th. It is easy to see how the Sinterklaas of Amsterdam became the Santa Claus of New Amsterdam, now New York.
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The Advent Wreath The Advent wreath is a seasonal reminder that we are a people of hope who are rooted in the fidelity of God’s love, made visible in the person of Our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the World. The greens and the circular shape of the wreath symbolize the everlasting life found in Christ. The candles represent God’s Son as the Light who comes into the world.
There are four candles that are lit, one additional each week, repre-senting the four weeks of Advent as well as the long period of hopeful expectation for the coming of the Messiah. The purple color of three of the candles reminds us that Advent is a penitential season. The rose colored candle is lit on the Third Sunday of Advent, which is called
Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word meaning “rejoice.”
Some families place the Advent wreath on the dining room table and light it each evening before grace. A ceremony like the one reprinted below may be used and modified each day to incorporate a daily reading. Another option is to place the wreath in the living room or family room where the family can gather to pray the Rosary around the wreath. On Christmas day, the candles of the wreath can be replaced with white or red candles. By adding some decorations, this wreath can con-tinue to be used as a Christmas centerpiece.
Blessing of the Advent Wreath Lord God, Your church joyfully awaits the coming of its Savior,
Who enlightens our hearts and dispels the darkness of ignorance and sin.
Pour forth your blessings upon us as we light the candles of this wreath; May their light reflect the splendor of Christ, who is Lord, forever and ever.
Advent Wreath Ceremony
As we light the first candle (and an additional candle each week), we pray: Father in Heaven, increase our longing for Christ Our Savior and give us the strength to grow in love, that the dawn of His coming may find us rejoicing in His presence and welcoming the Light of His truth.
Readings: Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 (Daily readings are listed in the bulletin each week on page 3.)
Response to Reading: Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord. Closing Prayer: Come, Lord Jesus, into our home. We want to prepare a way for you, even to the door of our hearts. Help us to ready ourselves to receive you, and to share your peace as we joyfully wait. Come, Lord Jesus, come. Amen.
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