rd Page 2 January 3 , 2016 We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage (Matthew 2:2) th th January 9 & 10 MASS TIMES MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS LECTOR # 1 LECTOR # 2 Obora, H.; Bates, K.; Bates, M.; Jaslow, D.; Jaslow, K. Cross Bearer: Jazwick Server 1: Jazwick Server 2: Obora Federighi MacClain Hueg, T.; Ahrens, M.; Howell, M.; Hueg, T.; Vieira, M. Cross Bearer: Larson Server 1: Mockler, M Server 2: Pasha Tumala Dickinson Cahir, M.; Cahir, M.A.; Esber,B.; Greco,P.;Hon, V.; Kaufman, W.; Reeves, S. Cross Bearer: Pope Server 1: Hamilton Server 2: Hamilton Boone Carney Kfoury, D.; Butler, A.; Campbell, L.; Horner, F.; Karinshak, J.; Rivera, S.; Scott, J. Cross Bearer: Lucchesi Server 1: Ryan Server 2: Cogar Garcia Stephenson Melendez, M.; Herrera, V.; Blanco, M.; Argueta, A.; Hernandez, G. Check w/ Coordinator Neyda Jara Wendy Peña th January 9 Sat. 5:30 p.m. Fr. Pascal NG. Kumanda, C.I.C.M. th January 10 Sun. 7:30 a.m. Fr. Mike Hann, C.I.C.M. th January 10 Sun. 9:00 a.m. Fr. Pascal Kumanda, C.I.C.M. th January 10 Sun. 11:00 a.m. Fr. Randy Gonzales, C.I.C.M. th January 10 Sun. 1:30 p.m. Fr. Pascal NG. Kumanda, C.I.C.M. Weekday Mass Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Monday – Friday & 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. – Saturday Next Week’s Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11(21C); Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7: Luke3:1516,21-22 OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: 3:45-5:00 p.m. (in English) Sundays: 1:00 p.m. (in Spanish) Following the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, in the Sanctuary or Chapel, and concludes with Benediction at NOON. Monthly Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father January 2016 Universal: Interreligious Dialogue That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice. Evangelization: Christian Unity That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions. Please Pray for the Sick of Our Parish: Edie Hendricks, Ed Masternak, Andy Weatherby, Regina Panca, Michael Elgart, Gwen Leonard, Patty Baker, Elizabeth Kirincich, Ann S. Burnett, Jane Hendrix, Stephen McAllister, Michelle Hunter, Mary Jo Miller, Gerard Brannon, Megan Brennan, Lorraine Blaise, Joan MacClain, Angela Bettenger, Carmen Regio, Angie Cullen, Kathryn Rodriguez, Elizabeth Platt, Gina Johnson, Julie Rossettie, Teresa Berna, Louise McLaughlin, Pam Curry, Annina Tucci, Jennifer Brusstar, Barbara Dennison, Norma Pena, The Lewis Family, Leland Tramm, Steve Upton, Karen Bilbo, Matthew and Maria Van Order, Janice Stallings, Darrick Strickland, Marie Aragon, Michael Ragsdale, Vivian Wason, Ann Cooper, Phil Deely, Julian Warren, Kim & Sara Lewis, Cecile Lucas, Julian Chin, Memencio Urbano, Jason Liljenquist, Geraldine Balsitis, Gordon Pavy, April Garcia, Joan MacClain rd Page 3 What is the Jubilee Holy Year of Mercy? In April, Pope Francis announced in his papal bull Misericordiae Vultus that a Jubilee Year of Mercy will begin on the Feast of Immaculate Conception in Dec. 8, 2015 and end on the Feast of Christ the King in Nov. 20, 2016. To read the entire papal bull, google Misericordiae Vultus. In the document, Pope Francis explained that mercy is not only an act of God, but something all of us should be practicing in our daily lives. “We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy. It is a wellspring of joy, serenity and peace. Our salvation depends on it.” Events throughout the Jubilee Year of Mercy will reemphasize and promote both the corporal and spiritual works of mercy that all Catholics are encourage to undertake. Corporal Works of Mercy: Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Clothe the naked Shelter the homeless Visit the sick Visit the imprisoned Bury the dead Spiritual Works of Mercy: Counsel the doubtful Comfort the sorrowful Admonish the sinner Instruct the ignorant Bear wrongs patiently Forgive all injuries Pray for the living and the dead Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy with a great new app from Our Sunday Visitor! 365 Days to Mercy is designed to accompany you on your spiritual journey during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The app includes daily reflections on mercy, everyday Scripture reflections, Pope Francis’ tweets, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena, and lots more. Go to your app store and search “365 Days to Mercy” and install it today! Go to www.OSV.com/YOM to learn more. January 3 , 2016 nd Saturday, January 2 8:30 a.m. Special Intention for the Restored Health & Family Peace of Hilary Mildrew 5:30 p.m. Special Intention for Restored Health & Happy Lives of Ann & Jim Rial rd Sunday, January 3 7:30 a.m. + Zbigniew Macur + Carolyn Mheimendinger 9:00 a.m. + Fred James 11:00a.m. For the People 1:30p.m. No Intention Offered th Monday, January 4 8:30 a.m. No Intention Offered th Tuesday, January 5 8:30 a.m. Special Intention for Fr. Ramel Portula in celebration of his birthday th Wednesday, January 6 8:30 a.m. + John Perkins + Barbara Layton + Edward Francis Ryan th Thursday, January 7 8:30 a.m. + Richard Paluha Special Intention for a Happy New Year for Fr. Portula, C.I.C.M. th Friday, January 8 8:30 a.m. + Raden Abdoerachim Kartadjoemena th Saturday , January 9 8:30 a.m. + Margarita Escobal + John Sullivan + Marguerite Thomas 5:30p.m. No Intention Offered th Sunday, January 10 7:30 a.m. Special Intention for the Peltz Family 9:00 a.m. + Al Olsen Special Intention for the Healing of Bill Brougham 11:00 a.m. + Marguerite Thomas 1:30 p.m. For the People Details About the Upcoming Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Ramel Portula: Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in the upcoming pilgrimage with Fr. Ramel Portula. The dates for the th th pilgrimage will be September 19 – 29 , 2016. The approximate cost of the trip will be $3460 per person. Much is included in this cost. For details or to express your interest in joining Fr. Ramel Portula in September, contact the Parish Office at 703-528-6276. Thank you! SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES NEEDED FOR Thursday, Jan 28, 2016 The St. Ann Science Fair is coming on Thursday, January 28th from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Judges are needed from 6pm-7:30pm. Please email Mrs. Bethany Stanley at [email protected], if you are interested in judging or helping out in another way. This does count for St. Ann Service to School hours and it is lots of fun! Feel free to pass along the information to a neighbor or friend that may be interested in judging. rd Page 4 January 3 , 2016 Faith Formation News 703-528-6199 The Good News Saint Ann Catholic School Believe • Achieve • Inspire [email protected] Durante este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, es posible que escuche la palabra indulgencia mencionada con frecuencia en los medios de comunicación, tanto religioso como secular. Cuando pecamos, buscamos el perdón de Dios, con la intención de enmendar nuestras vidas y todo lo posible para no repetir el pecado por el cual nos sentimos arrepentidos. Para los católicos, los pecados graves normalmente son perdonados en el Sacramento de la Penitencia, y los pecados menos graves son perdonados a través de la recepción de la Sagrada Eucaristía. Sin embargo, incluso cuando son perdonados nuestros pecados, quedan consecuencias temporales de nuestras acciones. Esto es por qué la mayoría de nosotros va a ser purificados en el purgatorio antes de que seamos capaces de disfrutar de la visión beatífica en el Cielo. Aún asi, es la enseñanza de la Iglesia en la que podemos tratar de buscar de que algunas de estas consecuencias temporales sean perdonadas basándose en el tesoro de la gracia dejada por Cristo y los santos. Esta es una indulgencia, que puede ser Plena (en que remite todas las consecuencias temporales para el pecador) o parcial. Las indulgencias se reciben sólo en determinadas condiciones, después de realizar determinados actos. Por ejemplo, en este Año de la Misericordia, se puede obtener una indulgencia plenaria al pasar por la Puerta Santa en la Catedral de Santo Tomás More. Pero, además, hay que estar en un estado de gracia, completamente separado del pecado (incluyendo el pecado venial). Hay que ir a la confesión y a la comunión con varios días de anticipación o después del acto indulgencia, así como orar por las intenciones del Santo Padre (en la tradición católica, esto se suele hacer rezando un Padre Nuestro, un Ave María y un Gloria). Una indulgencia plenaria sólo puede obtenerse una vez al día. Una confesión puede ser suficiente para varias indulgencias plenarias, pero una comunión y oración por separado por las intenciones del Papa es necesario cada vez. Las indulgencias siempre pueden aplicarse a uno mismo o a los muertos, pero no pueden ser aplicados a otra persona viva. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con la Oficina de Formación de Fe! Happy New Year from Saint Ann Catholic School! School will resume on January 4th, 2015. Saint Ann Catholic School… The Little School with Big Results www.stann.org For more information, please contact Diane Phelps at : [email protected] (703) 528-6276 YEAR OF MERCY/SHELTER THE HOMELESS: The Arlington Street People's Assistance Network (A-SPAN) will hold orientations for new volunteers on Monday, January 4 at 6:15 p.m. and Saturday, January 16, at 10 a.m. at the shelter th (2020-A N. 14 Street in the Courthouse area of Arlington). Come and learn how you can help the homeless in our community. For more information, contact Amanda Mark at [email protected]. DIOCESE OFFERS PREVIEW OF STATE ISSUES: The Diocese's Peace and Justice Commission will host a discussion of issues to be addressed during the upcoming session of the Virginia General Assembly onSaturday, January 16 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Holy Family Parish in Dale City. All are invited. CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME: We are all called to respond to climate change. Even small actions matter. Adjust your driving routine. By combining multiple errands into one trip, you reduce the amount of fossil fuel you use. “Would You Like to Play Bridge?” Saint Ann Parish has a lively Bridge group that meets on Wednesday mornings in Room 105/106 from 9:15 – 11:45 AM. Cards, score pads & tollies will be provided. If interested, call Maureen Donnelly at 703-534-2819 or Lois Crean @ 703-522-4170 rd Page 5 January 3 , 2016 Christian Stewardship: End of 2015 Tax-Deductible Donations If you: 1. Used Parish envelopes, you will receive a letter from St. Ann's in late January showing your 2015 contributions. 2. Used Faith Direct, you will receive a letter from them. 3. Are planning to make an end-of-year one-time charitable donation, please consider Saint Ann Parish. Donations received by Thursday, December 31 will be included in your 2015 St. Ann tax letter. Please email Charles McCoy at [email protected] with any questions. Year end stock gifts: Have your securities increased in value lately? Would you like to make a tax-advantaged gift? Donations of securities may be made to Saint Ann Church or School at any time. Further, donations of stock that has increased in value have a significant tax advantage. For more information or a copy of the Catholic Estate and Personal Planning workbook, please contact Charles McCoy at [email protected] Around the Diocese Prime-Time Single Catholics PTSC is a club organized to serve the needs of single Catholics, age 40 and over, who are free to marry by Catholic standards. Share in Christian fellowship through our religious, social and recreational activities. For information see our webpage at www.blessedsacramentcc.org/church/parishcommunity/prime-time-single-adults, or contact John McBride at (703) 820-9196 or [email protected] Bishop Loverde’s Letter on the Jubilee of Mercy In the Year of Mercy, join Bishop Loverde in embracing “the inner joy that comes from receiving mercy.” He invites you to read his letter on the Jubilee, now available in Spanish and English: www.arlingtondiocese.org/jubilee The Catholic Diocese of Arlington is Currently Hiring! The Catholic Diocese of Arlington is currently hiring for the positions of Website Content Manager, WorkCamp Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and Advertising Account Representative. For more information, please visit: http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/hr/employment.aspx.