St. Mary’s Catholic Church

FOUNDED IN 1795 310 SOUTH ROYAL STREET • ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Rev. Dennis W. Kleinmann, Pastor

Rev. Robert L. Ruskamp, Parochial Vicar Rev. Nicholas R. Barnes, Parochial Vicar Rev. Edward J. Bresnahan, In Residence

Rectory 310 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 • 703-836-4100 • Fax: 703-549-3605 Website: http://www.saintmaryparish.net

St. Mary’s School (PK-8) • 703-549-1646 • Fax: 703-519-0840 Mrs. Janet Cantwell, Principal (jcantwell@smsva.org) Main Building 400 Green Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Website: http://www.smsva.org St. Mary’s School of Religion (CCD) and (RCIA) - Fr. Nick R. Barnes, (703-836-4100) Angela Lademan, Director of Young Adult and Youth Activities, (571-319-1975) Director of Music - Dr. Charles Saik (703-684-5308) Sunday Masses: Saturday Eve Vigil - 5:00 PM Sunday - 7:00 AM & 8:30 AM, (9:15 AM - Children’s Mass, St. Mary’s School, 400 Green St.), 10:00 AM (Nursery in Lyceum, 313 Duke St.) 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM & (Vespers - Evening Prayer 4:30 PM) 5:00 PM Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday - 6:30, 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM Federal, National Holidays and Holy Days - Please see bulletin for schedule of Masses Saturday - 8:00 AM only Novenas and Adoration at the Church: Miraculous Medal Novena - Monday - noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Thursday - 12:30 to 7:30 PM Mother of Perpetual Help Novena and Holy Hour - Thursday - 7:30PM Nocturnal Adoration - every First Friday, 9 PM to Saturday 6 AM Holy Hour for Life - every First Saturday following 8:00 AM Mass Confessions: Monday - Friday following the 12:10 PM Mass Saturday - 4:00 to 5:00 PM and 7:00 to 7:30 PM Thursday - 7:30 PM (during Holy Hour) First Saturday - 8:30 AM (during Holy Hour) Baptisms: Every Sunday at 2:15 PM. Please call the Rectory to register in advance and obtain regulations concerning godparents, etc. Marriages: Contact Parish Priest at least six months before possible wedding date. Couples who are living together will be asked to live separately during marriage preparation time.

Project Rachel, Post Abortion Help 1-888-456-HOPE Gabriel Project, Pregnancy Help 1-866-444-3553 Arlington Catholic Charities, Adoption Services 703-425-0100

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ON THIS MOST BEAUTIFUL AND HOLY OF DAYS,

AS WE CELEBRATE THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION

OF OUR LORD, AS WE CELEBRATE HIS VICTORY OVER

SIN AND DEATH, WE PRAY THAT YOU,

THE PEOPLE OF ST. MARY’S AND OUR GUESTS,

HAVE A VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER.

MAY THIS SEASON OF GRACE BRING

EACH OF US CLOSER TO OUR RISEN LORD,

WHO OUT OF GREAT LOVE FOR US SACRIFICED HIS LIFE

FOR OUR SALVATION.

HAPPY EASTER,

THE PRIESTS OF ST. MARY’S

FR. KLEINMANN FR. RUSKAMP FR. BARNES

FR. BRESNAHAN

EASTER MONDAY APRIL 6, 2015

6:30 A.M. Daniel Joseph Donahue, III 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Shafer Family 12:10 P.M. Gretchen Schlight Maloney

EASTER TUESDAY APRIL 7, 2015

6:30 A.M. Deborah McEnteer 8:00 A.M. Reyes Villalpando 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: Salmon Family

EASTER WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 2015

6:30 A.M. Hannah Graham 8:00 A.M. Nora Ebhardt 12:10 P.M. Judith Ross, Anniversary

EASTER THURSDAY APRIL 9, 2015

6:30 A.M. Joe Kunkel 8:00 A.M. Peggy Curry 12:10 P.M. Michael and Margaret Rusnak

EASTER FRIDAY APRIL 10, 2015

6:30 A.M. Hannah Graham 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Gertrude Gibson 12:10 P.M. James Gerhard

EASTER SATURDAY APRIL 11, 2015

8:00 A.M. James Haynes 5:00 P.M. Peter Cernansky

SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY APRIL 12, 2015

7:00 A.M. Parishioners of St. Mary 8:30 A.M Special Intention: Etelvina and Patricia León-Duarte 9:15 A.M. Rita Mary Pecknold 10:00 A.M. Don Morrell 11:30 A.M. John Hill 1:00 P.M. Special Intention: Reynaldo León Lor 5:00 P.M. Special Intention: Victor Lohmann

WE WELCOME THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

John Alanson Brown Aiden Charles Ford

Colette Marie Sciscilo

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever.

Let the house of Israel say, “His mercy endures forever.

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Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

PRO-LIFE CORNER

Brothers and sisters: If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above,

where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears,

then you too will appear with him in glory.

Col 3:1-4

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us.

O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

VOCATIONS “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth

with the Holy Spirit and with power.”

Are you being called to proclaim the new life of the resurrected Christ to the world with His Spirit and His power? Call Father J.D. Jaffe at 703.841.2514, or write:

j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BABYSITTING MINISTRY CO-OP Babysitting Ministry Co-Op for the 10 A.M. Sunday Mass is an incredibly valuable ministry/service to parishioners with young children. Babysitting is available for children ages 1-4 in the lyceum (313 Duke St.) during Mass, and is managed by St. Mary's parishioners/parents who have been VIRTUS trained. It gives parents the peace of mind that their children are being looked after in a safe, loving environment while they attend Mass across the street at the Church.

We are looking for parents to keep this valuable ministry going for the parents in St. Mary's who need this service. If you are interested in taking over this Ministry and/or joining this co-op (you volunteer several Sundays per year to babysit), please contact Jean Marie O'Neil at 609.6351696. This ministry has been around for years and is a great way to become even more involved in the parish and to help other moms and dads.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND He is risen! May the joy of Easter be with you.

Let Marriage Encounter help you resurrect the romance in your marriage. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on April17-19 in Fredericksburg or September 18-20, in Herndon. For more info or to apply,

visit our website at renewmarriage-vanorth.org or contact us at applications@renewmarriage-vanorth.org or 703.378.4150.

SUMMER DISCERNMENT CAMPS: Quo Vadis Days and FIAT Days are camps for Catholic high school students (rising freshmen – rising seniors) to deepen their faith, learn more about all vocations, and better discern God’s call in their lives. FIAT (for girls) runs July 12-16; Quo Vadis (for boys) runs July 26-30. Both are held at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md. Spots are filling quickly! For more information and to register, visit ArlingtonVocations.org.

WEEKEND RETREAR FOR HEALING AFTER ABORTION FOR WOMEN - MAY 1-3: This retreat offers a beautiful opportunity for women who have struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion to experience the mercy and compassion of God. It offers a supportive and confidential environment where you can begin the process of healing. For more info or to register please call: 888.456.HOPE / 888.456.4673 or email: info@helpafterabortion.org.

THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS of the Americas, Court Kavanaugh #54, will hold its next monthly membership meeting on Monday, April 13 at 7:30 P.M. in the St. Joseph Room at the Lyceum. There will be a Meet & Greet at 7:00 P.M., prior to the meeting. All women interested in learning about or joining Catholic Daughters are invited attend.

YOUNG ADULTS (21-39) EVENTS

April 9th: YA Social in Old Town Contact Angela to get more details and to join the group! We meet every Thursday for various talks, socials, or scripture studies from 7:30-9:00 P.M. For the April 16, 23, and 30th meetings, we’ll gather in the St. Mary’s Lyceum from 7:30-9:00 P.M.

April 12th: YA Brunch Join St. Mary’s young adults for a pancake brunch following the 11:30 A.M. Mass, from 12:30-2:00 P.M. in the St. Mary’s Lyceum.

Work Camp Help Needed: St. Mary’s teens will be going on the diocesan week long service week June 20-26. If you want the opportunity to serve our poorer neighbors in the Virginia area and to help the teens get to Work Camp, please consider joining us as an adult crew leader or contractor.

To be added to the young adult email list or for any further details on young adult events at St. Mary’s, contact Angela Lademan at

alademan@stmaryoldtown.org.

SAINT JOHN THE BELOVED APOSTLE, THIRD ORDER FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY meets at St. Mary’s Lyceum (313 Duke St.) on the second Saturday of the month. Practicing Catholics interested in becoming a Secular Franciscan (OFS) are welcome. For more information, please contact Sadie Martins at 703.548.8063.

Christians, to the Paschal Victim offer your thankful praises! A Lamb the sheep redeems; Christ, who only is sinless, reconciles sinners to the Father. Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: The Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal. Speak, Mary, declaring what

you saw, wayfaring. “The tomb of Christ, who is living, the glory of Jesus’ resurrection; bright angels attesting, the shroud and napkin resting.

Yes, Christ my hope is arisen; to Galilee he goes before you.” Christ indeed from death is risen, our new life obtaining. Have mercy, victor King, ever reigning! Amen. Alleluia!

RACE FOR SEMINARIANS Run the Marine Corps Marathon/10K on October 25 to support the future priests of the Arlington Diocese! Runners and walkers of all experience levels are welcome. For more info on joining the Race for Seminarians team, visit www.arlingtonvocations.org.

PRAYER FOR MERCY FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY Eternal Father, I offer You the most precious Blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, for those in my own home and within my own family. Amen.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever.

THE MARIH CENTER is an emergency pregnancy service offering alternatives to abortion and support to women in crisis and their babies. We are in URGENT need of size 0-3 and 3-6 months winter boy and girl baby outfits (especially girl tops), including sleepers, onesies, bibs, bath towels (preferably hooded), and socks (sizes to 2T). Additionally, we need sizes 12 months and 2T WINTER boy and girl outfits and coats/hats, size 3 months up to 2T. MaRiH Center is located at 3230-B Duke Street, in the basement of the Carpetland store and is open Monday through Thursday from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. and Saturday from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. (Access is through the blue door on the left side of the building in the parking area to the left of the store.) Any questions, call Jean Toth-Allen (parishioner) at 703.768.0053, or the MaRiH Center at 703.370.4774.

CONFIRMATION CRASH COURSE This is a wonderful opportunity for adults who are Catholic but have not been confirmed to prepare to receive this Sacrament. St. Mary's is offering a four week, "Confirmation Crash Course," where you can receive important preparation in order to be Confirmed later on in May by Bishop Loverde. The Confirmation Crash Course will consist of four, once a week meetings beginning on Monday April 13th at 7:30 P.M. Please contact Father Barnes at frbarnes@stmaryoldtown.org or by calling the parish office, 703.836.4100, to inquire and to sign up. Can you think of someone who still needs to be confirmed? Please encourage him or her to sign up. There is no time like the present.

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DIVINE MERCY CORNER

Please join us next Sunday at 3 P.M. to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday.

* Solemn Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

* Veneration of the Divine Mercy “Villinius” Image, painted under the direction of

St. Maria Faustina.

*Reflections on the Divine Mercy.

*Chanting the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy in song.

*Prayers of Mercy and Songs of Praise.

*Solemn Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

*Veneration of a First Class Relic of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalski,

Apostle of Divine Mercy.

*Sacrament of Reconciliation available.

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU!

TODAY'S READINGS First Reading: Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm: This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading: All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading: Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel: Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Mark 16:1-7 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Monday: Monday within the Octave of Easter Tuesday: Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Wednesday: Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Thursday: Thursday within the Octave of Easter Friday: Friday in the Octave of Easter Saturday: Saturday in the Octave of Easter

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT We are so fortunate here at St. Mary's to have the opportunity each week to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. When we set aside time for Jesus we will find that we not only have the obvious benefits from this "spiritual communion" with Him, but we will become increasingly aware of His presence in the busier moments of our lives, when there is so much to preoccupy us. When we spend this time alone with Jesus, our love for Him will become more intimate, our love for each other more compassionate, and this communion with Him will carry over into life's most demanding periods. Visiting Our Lord in Adoration is also the perfect time to show a sense of gratitude for all He has blessed us with. He is waiting for us to visit! Think of spending just one hour a week with Our Lord. Sign-up sheet s for a new session running from May through June will be in the back of the church. Adoration is on Thursday from 12:30 to 7:30 P.M. concluding with a Holy Hour. For more information, please call Mary Stier at 703.768.7167 or email at mlpstier@gmail.com.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES (7TH - 12TH GRADE)

April 19th: Youth Night Join St. Mary’s teens in the Lyceum from 6-8 P.M. Come for food, games, and some time to pray and grow your faith with other teens. RSVP to Angela Lademan for a pizza count, alademan@stmaryoldtown.org. You can also contact Angela to be added to the youth email list and be updated on other upcoming youth activities.

“We are Easter people and Alleluia is our song!” St. Augustine

SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANN SOCIETY Trip to the Cathedral of Saint Matthew The Apostle in Washington, D.C.

which will include a tour and Mass. Bus departs St. Mary's Lyceum at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 15 Bus fee for Sts. Anne and Joachim is $10 members /$15 nonmembers

To reserve or for further information, please call Barbara Juszczyk at 703.683.6834, or Ann Dretzka at 561.632.5515.

ST. MARY’S ALL AGES PIANO BAR SPONSORED BY THE YOUNG ADULTS: The Young Adults of St. Mary’s invite you to join them for a piano bar on Friday, April 10, from 9:30 P.M. until 12:30 A.M. in the Lyceum. Our pianist, Larry Clouse, will be playing old standards and new for all to join in singing. Bring your requests (and your sheet music if you have any)! Don't worry if you don't know a lot of songs. We have several binders with lyrics so you'll be able to join in quickly. We'll provide some water and snacks - bring your own drinks or snacks to share if you wish. Finally, Larry is very generous to provide music for us for tips only. Please bring a couple dollars to thank Larry for sharing his talents with us.

VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST Help with reception and administration at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Alexandria. Welcome our seniors, answer our phone and help provide those who call seeking assistance with information and referrals. We have open positions during the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We ask that you work one 5-hour shift per week. Must love seniors and have a friendly, outgoing personality! Please contact sodwyer@ccda.net.

CHRISTIANS ARE NETWORKING MARKETING HELP: Catholic Charities is seeking a volunteer to help improve communication and marketing ideas for this important ministry. Responsibilities include writing a monthly newsletter illustrating success stories, marketing the program to area job seekers using multimedia strategies, enhancing the program visibility with the Diocese, working closely with the CAN team of program coordinators and attending at least one CAN evening meeting per month. If you think you have a calling to help the unemployed find meaningful employment, contact Sally O’Dwyer at 703.841.3838 or sodwyer@ccda.net.

CHRISTIANS ARE NETWORKING (CAN), a ministry sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, assists people who are unemployed or under-employed. This is also a tremendous resource for recent college graduates who are new to the job market. CAN provides free career counseling, skills in navigating today’s job market, resume reviews, practice job interviews and networking opportunities. CAN is offered at St. Theresa Church in Ashburn; St. Philip Church in Falls Church; St. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Alexandria; and at Epiphany Middle School in Culpeper. For details, please go to: http://www.ccda.net/programs_jobs.php.

DONATE A CAR AND HELP A FAMILY BECOME MORE SELF-RELIANT! If you are thinking of replacing your old car with something new, please consider donating your old car to Catholic Charities. We take used vehicles and give them directly to families in desperate need of transportation. Donating to Catholic Charities is easy. We handle all the paperwork and you receive an IRS donation receipt. We have a long list of families who need transportation. To donate, please email Cars@ccda.net or call 703.841.3898.

"God is as really present in the consecrated Host as He is in the glory of Heaven."

St. Paschal Baylon

CHRIST IS RISEN! ALLELUIA!

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PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, INCLUDING:

Marie Abadjoby Jack Allen Felicia Altmeyer Baby Mercy Amaya Patricia Amaya Aaron Araya Pat Areno Mary Averna José Ayala Romula Baptista Roberta Bauer Troy Baxley Dolores Benavides Tori Benecchi Arthur Binninger Janet Bishop Baby Simon Blouin Baby Brady Blythe Ruth Bogdonoff Tom Boiles Harold Bonawitz Chris Bosworth Robert Bowen Baby Gunner Christopher Breiner Theresa Bresnahan Hannah Brittain-Dubois Roger Bruce Jake Bulmer Dailey Byrd Jerry Caesar Dorothy Campbell Brian Campion Debbie Campo Martha Canning Ron Celeste Charles M. Chamberlain, Jr. Julia Chung Nedra Chung Kathy Clausen Will Cofer Beatriz Coquilla-Canete Sister Anne Correale Clem Cowley Carter Cox Dan De Celles Ken Crowe Paul Delaney Dan Doherty Mary Lou Donahue Christina Donald Betty Egan Dorsett Kathleen Dorsey Tracy Doyle Bill Dumire Richard Edes Joe Elias Sandra Elias Jessica Elmschaeuser Katherine Ferrell Lisa Flowers Liliana Fore

Tom Frederick James Fusco George German Michael Giancarlo Betty Gibbs Turi Gibson Regina Giuseppe Millie Goods Lorraine Grippi John Guerin Tom Guerin Joan Gullen Hubert Hahn Luca Harmon Mike Hart Dale Henderson Adam Hewko Don Hilbert Carol Holver Helen Hoover Laurie Hull Aidan James Bethany Johnson Stephanie Johnson Stephen Klare William Kleinmann Fr. Dennis Kleinmann Larry Klingler Baby Christian A. Knight Larry Koblenz Lynn Kramer Jackie Kruse Arnold Kunkler, Jr. Joy Labez Catherine Lameynardie Alexandria Lang Fr. Robert Lange Thomas Larsen Etelvina León-Duarte Patricia León-Duarte Mary Frances Lewis John Linehardt Anthony Lodato Gabriel Loeser Baby Samuel Looney Frank Lopapa Emma Lopo-Sullivan Peter Lor Thomas Lovely Michael Luken Holden Mauk Heidi Mauldin Shellyn McCaffrey Melanie McCollum Eileen McDonough Brother Shamus McGrenra James McGrath Family David McGugan William McNamara Frank Medico Janice Melone

Jason Micheli Kendall Moseley Edward Muckerman Dan Morrow Mary Morrow-Bax Anna Munro Janet Naughton Edward Nee, Jr. Betty Nesky Terry Nunnan Geraldine Petrino Dee Phillips Ilse Pollard Natasha Powderly Tina Porter Jack Pruden Blaise Pugh Ira Ravitz Dolly Reeder Blair Riggs Rosa Rodriguez Gerard Rosekruns Michael Ryan Frank Sakowski Heather Saparoff James Saunders Peter L. Scheetz Michael Schryock Jeffrey Schuldenfrei Sylvia Schwab Margaret Grace Scolese John Shannon Baby Joey Shaw Mary Shelin Mike Stachura Anthony Stapleton Peter Stapleton David Stefans Mary Stier John Street Mary Sullivan Carson Svilich Gayle Temple Ray Tobin John Tracy Margaret Trick Dr. Trimber Jane Trimber Fr. Daniel Vitz Marie Walton Gloria Wanchock Larry Ward Cindy Warren Kimberley Ross Weston Margaret Whelan Angela White Raea Whitecotten Baby Carly Theresa Wyvill Thomas Zamaria Robert Zapalac Yolanda Yebra

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: Frank McCarthey

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today,

for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.

St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, please pray for them.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR MILITARY AND CIVILIAN MEMBERS SERVING IN HARM’S WAY, INCLUDING:

Michael Andriani Kyle Biddle Timothy Blaine Casey Chandler Matthew Constantino Peter Culbert Mark Dobson Neal Jones

Rey Gonzalez Jeremy Hill Douglas N. Krawczak Albert Martins Mark Martins Megan McGarry Christopher Moore Edward Joseph Parry, III

Chris Quayle William St. Clair Brett Taylor Jon Tomita Case Wilson Thomas Wissler Brian Wong

Almighty and Eternal God, those who take refuge in You will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their

duties. Protect them with the shield of Your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of Your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise You for

Your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ. Rest your weary ones. Bless your dying ones. Soothe your suffering ones. Pity your afflicted ones.

Shield your joyous ones. And for all Your love's sake. Amen.

Saint Augustine

GIVE THE GIFT OF ENGLISH Catholic Charities-Hogar Immigrant Services is seeking volunteer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teachers for our Spring semester, in Manassas. Volunteer teachers are needed to teach one class period per week. Classes are held Monday through Thursday at 9 A.M., 6 P.M., and 7:30 P.M. All training and materials are provided. No previous experience or second language required. Call 571.208.1572, x102 or email volunteer.hogar@ccda.net to get involved.

CATHOLIC SINGLES OF GREATER WASHINGTON is an organization for single Catholics, ages 21 to 65-plus, enjoying each other’s company in a wide variety of social, religious, and cultural settings. Please find out more about us at http://dcsinglecatholicpro.org or call Tricia at 301.460.9195.

HELP THE NEWLY-RELEASED BUILD A LIFE AFTER INCARCERATION

Catholic Charities seeks a volunteer who can help us develop, organize and manage an aftercare Prison Ministry. The ministry is designed to support men and women in our Diocese who have recently been released from prison and who are looking for shelter, a job, and most importantly, a relationship with God. If you can help, please contact Bill Hall at whall@ccda.net or 703.841.3832.

SAINT JOHN PAUL THE GREAT GALA The Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School Family Association invites you to attend their 3rd Annual Gala and Auction on May 16, 2015. It will be a fun-filled evening for adults, in support of Catholic education! Ticket and sponsorship information may be found at www.jpthegreat.org or gala@jpthegreat.org or 703.45.0300.

BE A JOB COACH FOR A NEW REFUGEE Catholic Charities is seeking volunteer coaches to assist job seekers who are recent refugees from other countries. Are you recently retired and looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you have a professional background in human resources, talent management, and/or hiring/recruiting? Our program offers coaching and support in resume writing, self-marketing, job searching, interviewing and networking skills to our clients. For more info, contact sodwyer@ccda.net.

VIDEOGRAPHER NEEDED Catholic Charities is seeking a videographer pro bono to create a volunteer orientation video featuring our volunteers in action. This would be a perfect project for a college student studying videography or video production. Each year, more than 1,500 volunteers serve those in need at Catholic Charities. Help us effectively tell their story to those interested in joining us. For more information, please contact sodwyer@ccda.net.

KNIGHTS OF COULUMBUS COUNCIL 459 ALEXANDRIA, VA was founded July 15, 1900. It is currently home to KofC members of St. Joseph and St. Mary’s Catholic Churches and true to KofC’s founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Interested in joining? We encourage Catholic Men 18 and older to learn more about us at http://kofc459.org/home/