Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Sunday Mon. Wed., & Fri. Thursday Holy Hour No Mass on Tuesdays

Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM

5:00 PM 8:30 & 11:00 AM

8:30M 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

Parish Office Hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday

8:30am ~ 3:30pm

Receiving the Sacraments The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Any Catholic with a life-threatening illness should receive this sacrament even if not in immediate danger of death .. Please call Father Grinnell and ask him to anoint you if you think you should receive the sacrament soon.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Every Thursday Evening during Adoration Every Saturday -

3 :45 PM until 4:45 PM (Also by appointment)

The Sacrament of Matrimony The Diocese of Arlington requires that the parish priest be contacted at least six months before the intended wedding, We want to help all of our couples receive the abundant benefits and graces that the Sacrament of Matrimony can offer them.

The Sacrament of Baptism A class is required for parents having a child baptized at St. Peter Parish for the first time. Please call Father Grinnell at 675-3432 to make arrangements.

12762 Lee Highway, Washington, VA 22747 website: www.stpeterparishva.org

Pastor Reverend Father Horace Grinnell

Parish Phone Numbers Pastor Rev. Father Horace Grinnell.. (540) 675-3432

E-mail: grinnellhorace@gmail.com Deacon Bob Benyo (540) 937-5939

Email: deaconbenyo@gmail.com Jean Hagarty, Office Manager (540) 675- 3432

E-mail: stpeterschurch@comcast.net

Mary Ann Krammes, Cemetery Admin (540) 547-4441 and Bulletin Coordinator

Mrs. Kathleen Tester, Organist. (540) 987-8764 Epiphany Catholic School (PK-8) (540) 825-9017

EpiphanyCatholicSchool.org

Sunday, February 12, 2017 "6TII SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME"

'1JLESSED ARE THEY WHO FOILOW THE LA W OF THE LoRD!

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Vigil Mass 5:00 PM Mrs. Jackie Delgado Feb 11

Blessed Virgin Mary Sunday 8:30 AM Jacob Mansch Feb. 12 11:00 AM For Our Parish Rdgs. Sirach 15:15-20,1 Cor. 2:6-10, Matt. 5:17-37

Monday 8:30 AM Lucy Kwon Feb. 13

Wednesday 8:30AM Betty Devorsak Feb. IS

Thursday 7:00PM Kathleen Allardice + Feb. 16

Friday 8:30AM John Pelissier Feb. 17

FEEDING THE HUNGRY 943 LBS.!!!

As part of Catholic Charities' St. Lucy Project, Bob Mello and Joe Sladsky delivered 943 pounds of food to the Culpeper Food Closet on February 4.

293 LBS!!! Fred and Kathy Eggers picked up 249.6 pounds of food from Wegman's and 42.7 pounds from the Food Loin in Marshall for the Rappahannock Food Pantry on Feb. 4th.

867 LBS!!!

25 boxes of food weighing 867 Ibs. were delivered to FlSH in Berryville by Dave Riedel and Walt Longyear.

A REFLECTION "For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." MAITHEW 5:20 The scribes and Pharisees lived according to the letter of the law and they used this to elevate themselves above the other people. Jesus is clear­ it's the love that you have in your heart that will get you to heaven. Simply following church rules out of obligation, not love, does not put you on the path to heaven. Attending Mass on Sunday' and then gossiping about a fellow parishioner on the parking rot is an example of a modern day Pharisee.

l'IUYEUS "'OU 'I'll}} SICK Please pray for the following members and their

relatives of our Parish:

Elaine Viguerie Jane Collinson Colleen Cybrowski Deacon Charles Coutu Charlie Hayes Christopher John Field

Joan Gannon Bonnie Fogelberg Penny Smith Melanie Maloney Nicholas Hovey NeilO'Heir

ADUL T5 GROWING IN FAITH JOIN THE BIBLE STUDY GROUP ON ST.

LUKE'S GOSPEL WEDNESDA Y MORNINGS, 9 A.M.-TO A.M. All are invited tojoin the Wednesday morning bible study in the parish meeting room. Currently the group is studying St. Luke's Gospel, Chapter 3, based on the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. Come every week or come when you can! ALL ARE WELCOME.

******** THOMAS MERTON'S - "THE SEVEN

STOREY MOUNTAIN" JOIN US ON MONDA YS, AT 9: 15AM-

10: 15AM Join us to discuss Thomas Merton's classic account of his conversion and entry into the Trappists. The Seven Storey Mountain. We will read and discuss PART Ill, Chapter Four, The Sweet Savor of Liberty, Sections IV & V.

" .. .leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift."

MA'ITHEW 5:24

EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR AT ST. PETER'S

Join us 7:30-8:30pm each Thursday evening for Holy hour. The Holy hour begins after the 7pm mass on Thurs­ day evening.

SPIR1TUALLYADOPTING AN UNBORN BABY

This weekend the program of spiritually adopting an unborn baby and praying for him/her (and the mother) will start at St. Peter's. All you need to do is to

pray daily a short prayer that Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen wrote. This will be found on some pink or blue prayer cards which will be made available at church.

BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS PLEASE HELP YOURSELF TO ANY OF THE BOOKS IN THE VESTmULE (on the table marked "free--to a good home"). We have given away all the Mother Theresa books.

............................................ : ('<.. .• n-eekly Contributions for 02/5/17 : _\ /l General Collection - $2724.00 :':':'j-- • Online Giving- $725.00 : Arlington Herald-$446.00 : THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! •...........................................

ALL INVITED TO LEGION OF M4RY FRIDAYS 9:30A.M.

" ... the most powerful inclination of Mary is to unite us to Jesus Christ her Son, and the most pow­ erful inclination of the Son is that we come to Him by His Holy Mother, and this gives Him honor and pleasure ... ( from True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis de Montfort). This is a book we are studying in the Legion of Mary. Come visit us on Fridays at 9:30 am in the CCD room off of the parish hall kitchen!

BISHIP BURBIDGE'S HOMILIES ONLINE Want to hear relevant, pastoral inspiration from our Shepherd? He records homilies posted weekly on our Y ouTube page. Go and take a look at youtube.com/arlingtondiocese.

*** MARRIAGE HELP

Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of cou­ ples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information or to register for the program beginning Feb. 24, call 7-3-351-7211 or go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

GET YOUR TAXES DONE FOR FREE

This is just to remind you that the phone line opens on Monday, Januarv 9th, 10 a.m. to make an ap­ pointment for this upcoming tax season. Appoint­ ments will be available again for free tax prepara­ tion, free e-filing, and free printed copy services at St. James Episcopal Church in Warrenton on Sat­ urdays from January 28th through April 15th• Start­ ing next week, you may call me, Jeanne Haley, at People Inc. 571-445-3020 anytime Monday through Friday between 10 and 4 to make a tax preparation appointment. We look forward to see­ mg you again!

WHATSHAPPE~~GATTHE SENIOR CENTER

Come to Scrabble School Senior Center this week for a little fun: Starting at llam and 1 pm at site on Mon., 2113 10:30am-2pm Cornhole Tournament; Tues., 2114 l1am Valentine's Party, wear red, pink, white, bring goodies, lpm Mitford reading With Father Tuck; Wed., 2115 llam WARF on Wheels with John, 1pm Pokeno; Thurs., 2/16 10:30am-12pm Spontaneous Painting, 11 am Healthy Steps, 1 pm Harmonica/Guitar music w/Gene/Jeff. A delicious lunch is free to all. Come and have fun. If you need to call: 540-987- 3638.

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Dear friends,

Father Tuck Grinnell

2017 BISHOP'S APPEAL BEGINS!

This month many of us will receive a mailing from Bishop Burbidge regarding the 2017 Bishop's Lenten Appeal (BLA). The theme for the 2017 BLA is "Offering hands to serve and hearts to love." After reflecting upon the many blessings that God has given you, please prayerfully consider making a pledge of support to this important appeal that funds many programs and ministries that serve the people in our diocese. Every pledge is an expression of God's love and mercy!

BISHOP BURBIDGE VOICES SOLIDARITY WITH REFUGEES

In his statement on the Executive Order halting refugee admissions, Bishop Joe Vasquez, Chair of the Committee of Migration and Bishop of the Diocese of Austin, highlighted our nation's long and proud tradition of welcoming newcomers and refugees in a humane manner, even as we have pursued a strong vetting system to ensure our safety and security. Together with Bishop Vasquez and my brother bishops, I encourage Catholics to contact our elected officials to make our voices heard- our communities have been and will continue to be hospitable to refugees, in keeping with our legacy of welcoming the stranger. Together, we also pray for comprehensive immigration reform and for peace, safety and harmony within our nation and throughout the world. Show your support today for immigrants and refugees through this action alert. from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

MESSAGE FROM BISHOP BURBIDGE ON THE WORLD DAY OF THE SICK (FEB. 11. 2017)

On this World Day of the Sick, we are especially mindful of those who are suffering and in need of our prayers. We also thank God for their faithful witness as they are united to Christ on the cross. As Pope Francis reminds us, the sick "have a gift of their own to share" and merit our renewed gratitude, respect, and tender attentiveness. God's healing is a free and pure gift, available to each of us. May we recommit to daily prayer for the needs of the infirm and those who care for them confident that the Lord's healing and miraculous love, always at work within us, will sustain them. Rooted in deep faith, may we be witnesses to this year's theme for the World Day of the Sick and, like Mary reflect "amazement at what God has accomplished" and say: "The Almighty has done great things for me" (Lk 1 :49).

\ ....•. , .~ ,~.'. ~, ~11. The I·~O Child Care & "Years Learning Center

Classical Music from the Movies: A Benefit Concert for CCLC

The Child Care and Learning Center will be the recipient of a benefit concert given by the Canadian chamber trio, La Ccifamore, at the Little Washington Theater. La Ccifamore consists of violinist Angela Snyder, violist Alexis More, and pianist Carolyn Cameron. The program will feature works of Felix Mendelssohn, Joe Hisaishi, and Dmitri Shostakovich. Join La Ccifamore for a casual concert of classical music guaranteed to please neophytes and aficionados alike! What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Sunday, February 26 at 3pm Little Washington Theater

291 Gay Street Washington, Virginia

Tickets on sale now! $50-Benefactors $25-Sponsors $10-F riends

Students free!

To purchase tickets for general seating, either stop by or call CCLC at (540) 675-3237 or purchase them at the door. All charitable proceeds from this concert go directly to

the CCLC Scholarship Fund.

Please share this notice with friends who would e'!}qy this concert and an ea.ry introduction to classical music. CCLC scholarships provide children the means to receive a quality earlY childhood education.

If you have questions, please contact CCLC.

The Child Care & Learning Center 12763 Lee Highway, Washington, Virginia 22747

Email: rappcclc@gmail.com