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St. Louis Catholic Church www.saintlouisparish.org
Parish Office 2907 Popkins Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306 Phone: 703-765-4421
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:30am - 1:00pm 1:30pm - 5:30pm
St. Vincent De Paul Helpline 703-765-0050
Pastor: Rev. Keith O’Hare Parochial Vicars:
Rev. Paul Dudzinski Rev. Dort Bigg
Resident: Rev. Bryan Duggan
Sunday Mass 7:30am 8:45am
10:30am Traditional Ad Orientem 12:30pm
Saturday Mass 8:45am
5:30pm Vigil Mass
Monday-Friday Mass 6:30am 8:45am
Confessions Mon-Sat: 9:15am
Wednesday: 6:30pm Saturday: 4:30pm-5:30pm Sunday: 8:20am-9:00am
Misa en Español Domingo 3:00pm
Confesiones: Dom. 2:15pm-3:00pm Grupo de Oración
Sábado 6:30pm
Poor Clare Monastery 703-768-4918
2505 Stone Hedge Drive Mass Every Day
7:00am (Gregorian chant) Sunday Devotions
Eucharistic Exposition 8:00am - 4:00pm Rosary 4:00pm
Benediction 4:30pm
Pro Deo et Pro Patria
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• Spirituality
• Learning
• Service
• Fellowship
• StewardshipLIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST!
February 3, 2019 ~ Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
PASTOR’S REFLECTION
Dear Friends,
Today is not only the Lord’s day, it’s also Super Bowl Weekend! After sixteen regular season games and the playoffs it all comes down to just two teams: the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots.
You might be rooting for the youth (Rams coach, Sean McVay, and quarterback, Jared Goff), or you might be rooting for the dynasty (Coach Bellicheck and quarterback, Tom Brady). In either case, sports excites us and inspires us because it is an analogy for life: life is a battle for an ultimate and definitive victory.
As disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we know that HE has fought the ultimate battle and achieved the ultimate victory by dying for us and rising from the dead. As St. Paul says in his First Letter to the Corinthians: “God gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” (1 Cor 15:57)
As you root for your preferred team this Sunday night recognize that the finite joy of victory in the Super Bowl is only a foretaste of the infinite joy we are made to experience in the victory of Heaven - Go Patriots!!! (……..and Rams! ! ! ! )
Your Pastor, Father O'Hare
SPIRITUALITY
Weekend Men’s Retreat Join the men of St. Louis Parish who go on retreat each year at LOYOLA ON THE POTOMAC – A Jesuit Retreat House in Faulkner, MD. This retreat is conducted in an atmosphere of prayerful silence and is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Begins Friday evening, Mar 15, and concludes with lunch on Sunday, Mar 17. For more info contact Ed Dzanis (703-780-5345) or Jim McCracken (703-593-4546). The retreat fee is $245 ($195 for first time retreatants and/or young adults up to age 30). You can also reserve online at www.loyolaonthepotomac.com.
Married Couples Retreat! Take time away as a couple to renew and strengthen your married love! Choose one of two weekends: March 29-31 or April 5-7. Priestfield Retreat Center (located approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from St. Louis Parish). For information call Elaine at 410-252-5355.
Healing Your Love: Marriage Retreat Based on the bestselling book by Dr. Sue Johnson, “Created for Connection.” This is a two-day Christ-centered marriage renewal workshop (not an overnight retreat) March 9-10 in Bethesda. For info: ourladyofbethesda.org.
LEARNING
Interested in Catholicism? Missing the Sacrament of Confirmation?
All those adults interested in becoming Catholic or those who need one or more sacraments are invited to join us for RCIA classes, beginning Sunday, February 3 after the 10:30 Mass in the St. Francis Room . Please contact Carmen Lane at 703-765-4421 ext. 405, or by email at [email protected].
Men’s Conference: “Power Within” Join hundreds of other men on Saturday, March 9, at St. Joseph’s Parish in Herndon. Speakers include Matt Birk (former NFL football player) and Fr. Don Haggerty (Archdiocese of NY). For info go to arlingtondiocese.org/men Sign up now - last year’s event filled up well ahead of schedule!
Next Weekend Masses: 5:30 PM Fr. Dort
7:00 AM (Poor Clares) Fr. McCreary
7:30 AM Fr. Dudzinski
8:45 AM Fr. O’Hare
10:30 AM Fr. Bryan 12:30 PM Fr. Dort
3:00 PM (Spanish) Padre Pablo
Pray and Serve! Check out the Legion of Mary! Do you have a heart for encouraging others in their faith? Do you want to meet weekly with fellow parishioners who love to pray and to serve? Check out the Legion of Mary! There are three very active groups here at St. Louis Parish. One group meets on Tuesday evenings (7pm) and two groups meet on Wednesday evenings (7pm). For info contact Seferina at [email protected] or call the parish office.
How Were the Books of the Bible Selected? Just as God worked through men to write individual books of inspired Scripture, He worked through the authority of the Catholic Church’s Bishops to determine for us what books belong in the Bible. All Christians must admit that their confidence that the Bible is Sacred Scripture – the inerrant and divinely inspired Word of God – stems from the authority of the Catholic Church. The Bible as we have it today did not exist when the Church was first founded (circa A.D. 33). Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, a series of Councils (meetings of Bishops) determined the canon (Rome in 382; Hippo in 393; and Carthage in 397). In A.D. 405, Pope Innocent I approved the current 73-book canon.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your MIND…’ (Luke 10:27)
Mothers’ Group The St. Louis Mothers' Group will meet this Wed., Feb. 6, in the YAR (behind the church and down the stairs), from 10 am to noon. Postponed from last week due to weather, we will be discussing resolutions for the year and making picture collages as visual aids to remind us of our hopes and plans for 2019. Please bring any unneeded magazines (to be cut up), scissors and glue sticks for our project. Next week we will be discussing the pro-life Vitae Foundation at our meeting. Babysitting is provided on-site, so please feel free to bring your young children. All moms are welcome! For more information or to join our email list, please contact Theresa Talavera at 703-313-8782 or [email protected].
SERVICE
FELLOWSHIP
How is Christ calling you to serve the poor in our community?
Please consider becoming a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Louis, which provides direct assistance to local families who are struggling to afford food, rent or utilities. For more information, contact Keith Snider, [email protected] or 703-980-0726.
Are You Grieving?
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? You may have lost your him/her recently or years ago…. Come to a weekly opportunity for prayer and conversation the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Begins with a holy half-hour in the church followed by informal conversation led by Father O’Hare. Wednesday, February 13, 12:30pm-2:00pm.
Assistance for Federal Contractors Federal contractors who were impacted by the government shutdown and are in need of financial assistance please contact Catholic Charities at 703-841-3830 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment. Staff will be available to meet at the Catholic Charities Family Services Office in Fredericksburg on Tuesday, Feb 5, 9am-2pm.
Since 2007 our parish has been financially supporting a very poor parish in Nicaragua. The parish name is “San Isidro” (St. Isidore) and it is located in the north central rural border area of Nicaragua and Honduras. The pastor’s name is Father Carlos Blandon. You may recall that Father Carlos visited us here last summer for a few weeks. St. Paul says in his letter to the Romans, “We, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually parts of one another” (Romans 12:5). As one Church we bear a special responsibility to care for the most needy among us. By God’s providence we have been given the privilege to care for our materially poor brothers and sisters in the parish of San Isidro. It is our custom to send a delegation of parishioners to visit the Mission each year. Stay tuned for regular updates on the ways that our prayers and financial support are making a difference, and please continue to be generous in your monthly support of our Nicaragua Mission!
STEWARDSHIP
St Louis Parish Job Opening: Director of Finance St. Louis Catholic Church is seeking a qualified experienced Director of Finance (25-30 hours a week). Working closely with the Pastor, Parish Finance Council, and the School Principal, the Director of Finance is responsible for preparing the parish annual budget; overseeing all accounting and financial functions for church and school; and establishing and monitoring internal financial controls. We require a BS/BA in accounting, business, finance or a closely related field; minimum of five years' experience in finance/accounting/business management; and prior experience with QuickBooks and Excel. Must be a fully-initiated and practicing Catholic who is able to participate in the full sacramental life of the Church. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to [email protected]. Please write “Attention Finance Council" in the subject line.
February 24th
Fr. O’Hare !
JAZZY BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR OUR PASTOR! RSVP to attend a special evening to celebrate our pastor’s birthday! (His mom and youngest brother will also be in attendance.) Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres, quality wine, and live Jazz will be served! Sunday, February 24, 5:30pm. Contact Seferina at [email protected] or call 703 765 4421 ext 400.
2019 BISHOP'S LENTEN APPEAL BEGINS!At the end of January many of us received a mailing regarding the 2019 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA). The theme for the 2019 BLA is “Together in the Light of Christ.” After reflecting upon the blessings that God has given you, please prayerfully consider making a pledge to this important appeal that funds many programs and ministries that serves thousands of people in our diocese. Together, through the BLA, let us renew our personal commitment to furthering the Lord’s work in our diocese.
Knight of Columbus College Scholarship
Attention all high school seniors! It is time to apply for the annual Knights of Columbus Outstanding Young Man and Outstanding Young Woman of the year award! Six scholarships will be awarded paying a total of $3,500. Please email Al Johnson at [email protected] or call 703-509-9884 for details. The application deadline is February 25th.
LET US PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
Join the “Prayer Line”! Prayer is the greatest gift we can give to others, especially those who are sick or suffering. Prayer intentions are sent by email to members of the “Prayer Line.” To become a part of this important prayer ministry or to submit a prayer request, contact Amy Pengidore at [email protected] or call 703-765-0761.
Monday, February 4Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20, 21, 22, 23, 24; Mk 5:1-20 6:30am, +Eugene Pourciau 7:00am-Poor Clares, For the Intentions of Lippert Griffin 8:45am, +George H. W. Bush Tuesday, February 5Memorial of Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-27, 28 and 30, 31-32; Mk 5:21-43 6:30am, +Deceased Members of the Menz & Mihalov Families 7:00am-Poor Clares, +Elizabeth Vettese 8:45am, +Vincent McManus Wednesday, February 6Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 6:30am, For the Intentions of Thelma Martinez 7:00am-Poor Clares, For Special Intentions 8:45am, +Paul Kilbride Thursday, February 7Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 9, 10-11; Mk 6:7-13 6:30am, +Danny Esquivel 7:00am-Poor Clares, +Margaret Chando 8:45am, +Patricia Raymond Friday, February 8Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc; Mk 6:14-29 6:30am, For the Intentions of Richard & Sarah Cashmen 7:00am-Poor Clares, +Lucille Mirvish 8:45am, +Lynn Webb Saturday, February 9Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mk 6:30-34 7:00am-Poor Clares, +Gerald C. Kertz 8:45am, +James Moreland 5:30pm, For the Intentions of Helen Machonis Sunday, February 10Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 1 Cor 15:3-8, 11; Lk 5:1-11 7:00am-Poor Clares, +Victorino Baluyos & Brigida Erat 7:30am, +Jonathan Henderson 8:45am, For the Intentions of Cecilia Killham Collier 10:30am, For the Intentions of People of St. Louis12:30pm, +Vincent McManus 3:00pm, Rolando Miranda
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