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Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Let us run to her, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with perfect confidence.-St. Francis de Sales
Parish StaffRev. Ronald S. Escalante, PastorRev. Edwin Thayer Tewes, Parochial VicarDeacon Larry HammelMrs. Diane Morano, Business ManagerMrs. Cathy Mitchell, Director of LiturgyMs. Susan Fazio Khalil, SecretaryMr. James Blankenship, DREMrs. Janice Rees, CRE, Sunday BulletinMrs. Jane Treado, Director of Youth MinistryMr. Michael Galdo, Director of MusicMrs. Sharon Liddicoatt, Sacristan
Contact InfoParish Office - 540-338-6381email - [email protected] Education Office - 540-338-4497email - [email protected] case of an emergency - 540-338-6440Fax - 540-338-643137730 St. Francis Court, Purcellville, VA 20132www.SaintFrancisParish.org
Welcome!Please register and become part of our parish com-munity. You may fill out a registration form in the parish office during business hours.
Office Hours - M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Moving? If you are leaving the parish, please let us know by calling or dropping a note.
Adoration/BenedictionAdoration is held every Friday, following the 12 noon Mass until 5pm. The Rosary is prayed at 12:30pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet is at 3pm. First Friday - Adoration continues throughout the night with Benediction at 8:45am Saturday. A Scriptural Rosary is prayed at the 7pm Teen Holy HourA Holy Hour for Respect Life/Pro-Life is at 7amThe Rosary is prayed at 12:30pm and the Divine Mercy Chaplet is at 3pm.
Sunday MassesSaturday Vigil - 5pmSunday - 7am, 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 6pm (Teen Mass)
Daily Masses Monday and Wednesday - 9am; Tuesday and Thursday - 6:30amFriday - 6:30am and 12 noon; Saturday - 9amCheck the bulletin for Holy Days of Obligation
SacramentsReconciliation: Friday 10:45-11:45am; Saturday 8 -8:30am and 3:30-4:30pm; and anytime by appointment
Matrimony: Parish couples planning to be married must make arrangements with the Office at least six months prior to the intended date of marriage.
Baptism: The Sacrament is celebrated each month, the second Saturday at 9:30am and the third Sunday at 1:30pm. Baptism class is the last Friday of the month at 7pm. Call the office for details.
Anointing of the Sick: We are privileged to bring Holy Communion and administer the Holy Anointing to the sick and homebound upon request. Please call the office to let us know your needs.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 29, 2013
Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Wednesday, January 1
6:30am, 9am, 5pmThere is NO Vigil Mass on December 31
Catholics are required to attend Mass on Sundays & Holy Days of Obligation
Readings for the Week
Masses for the Week+ deceasedSat., Dec. 28 Vigil: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 5:00 pm Austin NolanSun., Dec. 29 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 7:00 am Susan, Ian and Natalie Khalil 8:30 am + Deceased members of the Ledic family 10:30 am + Carl and + Noah Woodland 12:30 pm Macaire Pace 6:00 pm People of the ParishMon., Dec. 30 6th Day within the Octave Christmas 9:00 am + Anna Jane DoyleTue., Dec. 31 7th Day within the Octave Christmas 6:30 am + Rev. Michael C. KellyWed., Jan. 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 6:30 am + The Khalil and Fazio families 9:00 am + Ben Belrose 5:00 am + Jacob Schnoor Thu., Jan. 2 Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen 6:30 am + All Souls in PurgatoryFri., Jan. 3 The Most Holy Name of Jesus; First Friday 6:30 am + Gabriel Stocks 12:00 noon + Joseph GaldoSat., Jan. 4 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton; First Saturday 9:00 am + Jody DeVitaSat., Jan. 4 Vigil: The Epiphany of the Lord 5:00 pm + John BikowskiSun., Jan. 5 The Epiphany of the Lord 7:00 am People of the Parish 8:30 am + Jody DeVita 10:30 am + Ben Belrose 12:30 pm + Ruth Thurman 6:00 pm + Joan Canan
Monday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28Friday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and
JosephDecember 29, 2013
Over all [other virtues] put on love, that is, the bond of
perfection. — Colossians 3:14
The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday, January 1 Ministry of Praise Pray-ers throughout our parish
pray everyday for individual and parish needs. Prayer requests should be submitted each month in the box on the wall in the narthex. Seniors, handicapped, and homebound who serve with intercessory prayer are the core of the Ministry of Praise. For emergency prayer needs, call Nancy McCarthy at (703) 771-8908 or [email protected]
LOVE For generations, various cultures regarded family life merely as a utilitarian necessity. Sirach introduces honor and respect. For Jews and Christians alike, the value of family goes even further. The family is seen as the indispensable school where love is learned. Paul addresses the Colossians and offers a list of virtues that make for a solid and happy church. These values also make for a happy family at ease with itself and its members: mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness. As a capstone, Paul urges love, which brings all of these domestic virtues to perfection. Paul seems to be on a roll as he lauds the virtues of the church at Colossae. With such heartfelt virtues, it is no wonder Paul bursts into song. Who wouldn’t? It’s clear that the center of the church is love. It is clear that no matter how far from home the members travel, the heart remains and all the members are connected by the gravitational pull of mutual love, a love first learned in family life.Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
This WeekTue., Dec. 31 No Bible Study No RCIA Thu., Jan. 3 No Bible Study
Shepherd’s Notes and Ask the Priest will return next week!
March For Life January 22St. Francis parishioners will travel from Church to George Mason University on Wednesday March 22. There will be a Rally followed by a Mass celebrated by Bishop Loverde at the Patriot Center. We will then go to DC for the March for Life. The cost of $15 includes your ticket to GMU, round trip bus ride, and Subway for lunch. Reservations and payment are needed prior to event. Seats will be sold after Masses in January. Join us for the pilgrimage and share in the fellowship, prayer, and powerful witness of God’s love. If you have questions or need assistance in reserving seats please email Sue at [email protected] If you can not make the trip but would like to help sponsor a ticket for another parishioner please let me know!
Come and Join Us in January for“Living a Life in the Spirit Seminar”
One of the crown jewels of Vatican II is the renewed desire of everyday people to live Spirit filled lives. The hearts hunger for an encounter with God is what fueled the beginning of the Catholic Charismatic Movement. Come and join us in January as we together discover the wonder of meeting God the Holy Spirit. Your Life Won’t Be The Same! Just a few of the many questions that will be discussed:• What is the Charismatic Movement and what does the church teach about it?• Can we have daily personal encounters with God?• What role does the Holy Spirits what to play in your life?• Can I experience Gods presence everywhere, everyday?• What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how do they help me in life?• Can God use an ordinary person like me to do extraordinary things?• Can the Pentecost experience of the Bible be real in the year 2014?Seminar will be held at St. Francis deSales on Friday night January 24th from 7pm-9pm, and Saturday January 25th, from 9am-4pm. For more information, or to register, please contact Joseph Curto at [email protected]
St. Francis Council 11136 News
Thank you for praying for my mommy, daddy, and me. I’m bigger and stronger now. I’m about 6 inches long and I weigh 4 ounces. When mommy goes to the doctor, she can even listen to my heartbeat! I hope that one day I will run and play with friends like you.!
Dear St. Francis parishioners, Thank you from all of us at Birthright for your very generous response to our Baby Bottle campaign. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Support from our benefactors enable us to continue helping pregnant women and their babies, so we are very grateful for your help. Best wishes for a Blessed Christmas season from Mary Lynn Linzmeyer and the volunteers at Birthright.Thank you for your help,Rose Follett
On behalf of the over 200 Brothers in the Knights of Columbus at St Francis Council and the 1.8 Million Brothers worldwide we wish you and your families a Holy and Happy Christmas!!! And best wishes for a prosperous New Year. Remember to Keep Christ in Christmas! Schedule of Events:• January 4th – Spaghetti Dinner in Parish Hall following 5pm Mass• January 11th – Memorial Mass for past and current mem-bers and Council Christmas Party following the 5 PM Mass in the Parish Hall• January 11 – 12th – Share Sunday Food Collection• January 22nd – March for Life Washington DC • January 26th – Youth Free Throw Competition open for all youth of the community at Blue Ridge Middle School 1–4pmAll men over 18 are invited to join the Knights of Columbus and become a member of the largest Catholic, lay, fraternal, service organization in the world. With the Order totaling over 1.8 Million and our Council totaling over 220 members you have a chance to serve the Catholic Church, our Priests and our communities in the spirit of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Please see the Council website at www.kofc11136.org or contact us at [email protected] for more information.
The 2014 Religious Art Calendar’s have arrived! You can pick up your calendar in the Narthex after all Masses.
Our Military Members: Capt. Chuck Marshall; PFC Brandon Badura; Gun-nery Sgt. Robert Warner III; PFC Sean Milam; Lcpl John Owen Patterson; Airman 1st Class Pete Buxton; PFC Tim Marshall; Specialist Sean Zurschmeide; PV2 Ryan Badura; 2nd Lt. Patrick Gutierrez, Capt. Andrew Cahan; LCpl Gary Martz, LTC Jay Hallam; 1st Lt Matthew Ryan, Col. Robert A. Couser
The Sick: Sofia Macaraeg, Dominic Corcoran, Jan Furlow, Julia Descaire
The Deceased: Elizabeth Biddle, Rosemary Shreck, John Hohenstein, Mary Mul-vihill, Mary Hall, Willliam Grady, Lidia Kelley, Barbara Ely, Maria Crawford, Betty Humphries, Santos Ramos, Helen Driscoll, Carl and Noah Woodland, Joyce Bingenheimer, June Young, Salvatore Firetti, Teresa Frances Johnson, Ben Belrose, Anna Jane Doyle, Christopher Cawley
Our thoughts and prayers are with ...
Do you understand why ‘we say what we say’ and ‘do what we do’ at Mass?The miracles which have occurred with the Eucharist?We will be holding our bi-monthly meeting where we’ll rotate through five, fun, interactive stations addressing the Mass: one being a game challenging your table to put the Mass in correct order. You will come away with a deeper understanding on the beauty of the Mass! ***Five prizes will be awarded!***For additional information please contact: Nora Hamilton, Presi-dent; 540-338-2856
Please join The WOMEN’S COUNCIL
of St. Francis de Sales Sunday, January 12th,
2pm-3:30pm in the Parish Hall
SKI TRIP FOR 6, 7 & 8th GRADERS We’re going to Whitetail on Monday, January 27. We will leave St. Francis parking lot at 7:30am and return at 8pm and travel by coach bus. Seats are limited so reserve your space now! Permission slip and completed ski package selection w/check must be turned in by Friday, January 24. Friends are welcome to come along. This is a moveable teachers workday. If this school workday changes, the ski trip date will need to be changed or be cancelled. If you would like a registra-tion package with prices, please call Janice at 540-338-4497 or [email protected].
don’t wait!sign-up now!
Parish Family in Need of MealsOne of our families is in need of meals for the months of December and January. If you are able to provide some type of, easily freez-able, casserole or one-dish meal, please visit our website to sign up, www.takethemameal.com. The “Recipient” name is Anonymous and the “Password” is francis. There is no need to provide any side dishes, salads, or desserts. Casseroles already frozen will be fine. Breakfast casseroles are welcome as well. Please try to prepare the meal in a disposable container. We ask that you bring your food to the parish office and we will arrange for pick-up. The family consists of one adult and two teenagers. There are no food allergies. Please the Parish Secretary with any questions. Thank you.
“Ordinary Lives Extraordinary Mission”We would like to thank the anonymous parishioners who gifted our parish with 1,500 copies of John R. Woods “Ordinary Lives Extraordinary Mission” that were passed out to each family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Books can change our lives. We hope this book will inspire you. If your family did not get a copy, please stop by the office to get yours.
This devotion, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, is a time of silence spent before Jesus physically present before us in the Eucharist, placed in the monstrance and exposed upon the altar for all of us to visit and adore - a time to develop that deeper, more personal relationship with Jesus. It is the very core of our Faith and a true gift for our soul and spiritual well-being.
All parishioners are invited and encouraged to spend a Holy Hour in Adoration before
the Blessed Sacrament every Friday. Join us this First Friday.
Please contact Mark Donofrio at (540) 338-8133 or [email protected] if you would like to become a regular adorer, substitute or have any questions.
Rosary at 12:30pmDivine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm
Scriptural Rosary at the 7pm Teen Holy Hour
James Blankenship, [email protected]
Janice Rees, [email protected]
Religious Education TEEN FAITH NEWS
JaneTreado Youth Director 540-338-6381 or [email protected]
No Classes again until Sunday, January 5.Enjoy your Christmas holiday!
Sun., Jan. 5 Grade K-8 Session 1 - 8:45am at Woodgrove Grade K-8 Session 2 - 10:35am at WoodgroveMon., Jan. 6 Grade K, 2, 8 - 4:30pm - at St. Francis RCIT - 7pm, Oratory RoomTue., Jan. 7 Grade 3,6,7 - 4:30pm, at St. FrancisWed., Jan. 8 Grade 1, 4, 5, 8 - 4:30pm, at St. Francis
Religious Ed Calendar
Religious Ed Snow Cancellation PolicyWeekday Classes: When Loudoun County schools are closed or have early dismissal, or cancel after-school activities due to inclement weather, RE classes are cancelled. Sunday Classes: Sunday morning cancellations will be posted on the website, and emailed to families by 6:45am Sunday morning. Wood-grove will not plow their long driveway or shovel sidewalks for our Sun-day morning classes, so even if roads are clear it may not be possible to get access to the high school.
TEEN MASS - at 6pm every Sunday. All Teens are welcome. Join us in the front left 3 rows of church as we celebrate the Teen Mass together. No Youth Group - Sunday, Dec 29th. We will see you again on Jan. 5th. Enjoy your Christmas break. Youth Group - Sunday, Jan 5th, Looking forward to seeing everyone again. College students are invited back to talk about your experience at college and how you are doing.
Homeless Shelter - Monday, Jan 13, 4:30-6pm in church hall, we will make food for 40. Tuesday, Jan 14, 4:45-7:15 we will finish making and then serve the food at the homeless shelter in Leesburg. Please call or e-mail to RSVP if you want to help.
Mandatory Workcamp Meeting (rescheduled from snow day) - Our first Workcamp meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday, Jan 12th, 7-9pm. Anyone inter-ested in going to Workcamp should try and make this meeting! Eighth graders and older are welcome to join us. Workcamp deposits of $150 are due in Feb but you are encouraged to pay now to guarantee your spot. This year we will be going to Imperial PA. (near Pittsburgh, PA) June 22-28.
SWING DANCE - St Bridget's in Berryville is hosting a Teen Swing Dance on Saturday, January 18th. You don't need to know how to Swing Dance to go. They will teach you! Keep the date open. More info to follow.
The Excellence of DevotionThe men who discouraged the Israelites from going into the Promised Land told them that it was a country that “devoured its inhabitants.” In other words, they said that the air was so malignant it was impossible to live there for long and it natives such monsters that they are men like locusts. It is in this manner, my dear Philothea, that the world vilifies holy devotion as much as it can. It pictures devout person as having discounted, gloomy, sullen faces and claims that devotion bring on depression and unbearable moods. But just as Joshua and Caleb held both that the Promised Land was good and beautiful and that its possession would be sweet and agreeable, so too the Holy Spirit by the mouths of all the saints and our Lord by his own mouth assure us that a devout life is a life that is sweet, happy, and lovable. Believe me, my dear Philothea, devotion is the delight of delights and queen of the virtues since it is the perfection of charity. St. Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life
Confirmation RetreatDue to space limitations, we are adding an additional day for the Confirmation Retreat. You can choose to attend either March 8th or March 22nd, 4-11pm. Please RSVP to Janice Rees at [email protected]
VBS Kick-Off MeetingPlease come to the Parish Hall on Wednesday, January 15 at 7pm if you are interested in learning about or participating in this summer’s VBS. We are very excited because we will have our new parish center by then!!! If you cannot come to the meeting, but are still interested, please call or email the RE office.
Meet & Greet Reception For Our New DREJames Blankenship
SUNDAY, JANUARY 51:30pm in the Parish Hall
Refreshments Will Be Served!