St. Mary’s Catholic Church

FOUNDED IN 1795 310 SOUTH ROYAL STREET • ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Pastor

Rev. Nicholas R. Barnes, Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew W. Haissig, Parochial Vicar Rev. Edward J. Bresnahan, In Residence

Rectory 310 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 • 703-836-4100 • Fax: 703-549-3605 Website: www.stmaryoldtown.org Office Email Address: admin@stmaryoldtown.org

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) Director of Young Adult and Youth Activities - Arragon Perrone (571-882-9593) 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, 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 - 8:30 AM only Novenas and Adoration at the Church: Miraculous Medal Novena - Monday - noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Wednesday - 12:30 to 7:30 PM Mother of Perpetual Help Novena and Holy Hour - Wednesday - 7:30 PM Nocturnal Adoration - every First Friday, 9 PM to Saturday 7:30 AM Holy Hour for Life - every First Saturday 7:30 to 8:30 AM Confessions: Monday - Friday following the 12:10 PM Mass Saturday - 9:00 to 10 AM and 4:00 to 5:00 PM Wednesday - 7:30 PM (during Holy Hour) First Saturday - 9:00 to 10 AM 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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Oremus pro invicem. “Let us pray for each other.”

Come Lord Jesus!

The word “advent” is a composition of two Latin words– ad meaning “to” or “toward” and ventus (from venire) meaning “to come”. Advent literally means to come toward or to approach. Liturgically speaking, Advent is the holy season of four weeks preceding the solemn feast of Christmas during which Christians prepare for Christ’s coming into the world. Traditionally, the saints and mystics have encouraged meditations on not one but three comings of Christ - in History, in Mystery, and in Majesty. Over the next weeks we will reflect on these three points. Today we will focus on Christ’s coming in History.

Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the free cooperation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Eternal Word of the Father became flesh and entered human history. This coming of Christ ushered in the messianic age - the age of the Church and the Spirit - 2015 years ago. The numerous nativity scenes which are displayed in homes and churches help to make present again Christ’s arrival in Bethlehem. In union with St. Joseph and Our Blessed Lady, Christians ponder the humility of God and His great love for each human person. With this in mind, let us prepare for Christ’s coming through study, prayer, penance, and acts of charity. Especially recommended for study is the Gospel of Saint Luke, chapters 1 and 2. Next week we will reflect on Christ’s coming in Mystery.

Rejoice, O daughter of Sion, and be jubilantly glad, O daughter of Israel. Behold, thy Lord cometh,

and in His day a great light shall arise; the mountains shall drop down sweetness and the hills

shall flow with milk and honey, for the Great Prophet shall come and He shall renew Jerusalem.

Behold, thy God cometh, the Man of the House of David, to sit upon the throne; and you shall see and

your heart shall rejoice.

Let us pray: O Lord, stir up Thy power, we beg Thee, and come, that by Thy protection we may deserve

to be rescued from the threatening dangers of our sins and be saved by Thy deliverance. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

SAINT ANDREW, APOSTLE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015

6:30 A.M. James Roe 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Bertha Braddock 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: Drew Von Bergen

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015 6:30 A.M. Parishioners of St. Mary 8:00 A.M. Souls in Purgatory 12:10 P.M. Special Intention: Fr. Juan Alvarez, Birthday

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015 6:30 A.M. Special Intention: Marjorie Mulloy 8:00 A.M. John Shannon 12:10 P.M. Dennis Bakos

SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015

6:30 A.M. Frances Burnett 8:00 A.M. Kelly Knott 12:10 P.M. George and Susan Hughes

SAINT JOHN DAMASCENE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015

6:30 A.M. Mary Ellen Feeney 8:00 A.M. Special Intention: Fr. Dennis W. Kleinmann 12:10 P.M. John Shannon

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 8:30 A.M. Bill Fox 5:00 P.M. George L. Stelluto, Birthday

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 6, 2015 7:00 A.M. Special Intention: Carole Kluse 8:30 A.M Special Intention: James Saunders and Reynaldo León-Lor, Birthdays 9:15 A.M. Parishioners of St. Mary 10:00 A.M. Teresa Snyder and the Special Intention of Baby Therese McCain 11:30 A.M Richard Trossett 1:00 P.M. John Shannon 5:00 P.M. Special Intention: Mark Williams

ADVENT PRAYER Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom and power of Your Father and ours. Receive my prayer as part of my service of the Lord who enlists me in God's own work for justice. Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a hunger for peace: peace in the world, peace in my home, peace in myself. Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me a joy responsive to the Father's joy. I seek His will so I can serve with gladness, singing and love. Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in me the joy and love and peace it is right to bring to the manger of my Lord. Raise in me, too, sober reverence for the God who acted there, hearty gratitude for the life begun there, and spirited resolution to serve the Father and Son. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, whose advent I hail. Amen.

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Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

PRO-LIFE CORNER

O God, our Creator, all life is in Your hands from conception until death. Help us to cherish

our children and to reverence the awesome privilege of our share in creation. May all

people live and die in dignity and love. Bless all those who defend the rights of the unborn, the handicapped and the aged. Enlighten and be merciful toward those who fail to love, and give them peace. Let freedom be tempered by

responsibility, integrity and morality. Amen.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us.

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

VOCATIONS

“Strengthen your hearts in holiness.”

Are you being called to grow in holiness as a priest, deacon, religious brother or sister? Call Father J.D. Jaffe at

703.841.2514, or write: j.jaffe@arlingtondiocese.org.

DAY OF RECOLLECTION FOR DISCERNERS Could Christ be calling you to the priesthood or religious life? Take a step to find out. The Office of Vocations will hold a day retreat for men on Saturday, December 19 and a day retreat for women on Sunday, December 20. Both run from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and are open to those 17 years and older. Please register by Friday, December 11. To register, please contact the Office of Vocations at 703.841.2514 or vocations@arlingtondiocese.org.

SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL: On this Thanksgiving weekend we gratefully wish to acknowledge those who have sustained the Society through the year. To the many who have provided regularly to the Poor Box a humble THANK YOU; to those who consistently support us with direct contributions (space constrains naming you all!) a bountiful THANK YOU; to our St Mary’s parishioners whose generosity allowed us to assist over 1,500 household members in Alexandria this past fiscal year a profound THANK YOU; to Fr Hathaway and all our dedicated clergy and staff at St Mary’s a gracious THANK YOU. To our newest members who have actively answered Pope Francis’ call to commit to our work with the poor - Judy Abid, Chris and Zoe Arantz, Suzanne Backus, Ty Balzer, John Chimento, Carmen Federle, Angela Flood, Debra Forrestel, Michael Gilroy, Dan and Amy Johnson, Andrew Kowal, Maura Lindsay, Matt Mayberry, Reecca McCuellers, Robert McLaughlin, Elise Morris, Jennifer Smith, Dennis Sutsko, Kelly Wilkinson, Terry Wilson, Kay Woodard a prodigious THANK YOU and lastly and especially to all our established members and our Samaritans who have done the day to day service duty through the years a most dutiful THANK YOU.

THE LEGION OF MARY invites men and women who desire to grow closer to Jesus, to join them Monday evenings at 7:35 P.M. in the St. Ann & Joachim Room of the Lyceum. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members. Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor. Fr. Andrew Haissig serves as spiritual director.

“It is not the actual physical exertion that counts toward a man's progress, nor the nature of the task, but the spirit of faith

with which it is undertaken.” -Saint Francis Xavier

ST. MARY’S GIVING TREE The Youth & Young Adult Apostolate is collecting gifts and donations for:

Catholic Charities Migration & Refugee Services, which is in special need of: hats, gloves, mittens & scarves (child & adult sizes), pajamas (child & adult sizes); any kitchen utensils, cutting boards, pots & pans, can openers; rice cookers, teapots & alarm clocks; any size bath towels; basic cleaning supplies like laundry detergent; twin and full-size sheet sets, blankets or comforters; gift cards to any grocery store, Target or Walmart

Christ House Food Pantry, which is in special need of: canned meats (chicken, corned beef, spam), peanut butter, jelly, tuna, canned vegetables (corn, green beans – both regular & low sodium), individual fruit cups (low sugar), cereal (low sugar), pasta (regular & gluten-free), instant potatoes, macaroni & cheese kits, coffee, cooking oil, flour, sugar, as well as gift cards to Giant, Safeway, Walmart, or Target

There are also tags for monetary donations to the Gabriel Project, which helps pregnant women in need.

Gift tags will be available on the Giving Tree in the rear of the church starting this weekend. Please take a tag, purchase the gift or gift card and bring it back to St. Mary’s on December 19th or 20th. Please do not leave gifts or gift cards in the church. UNWRAPPED gifts and donations will be collected outside of the church before and after all Masses at St. Mary’s Church on December 19th and 20th. Any questions, please call the Coordinators of the Youth & Young Adult Apostolate, Arragon & Kara, at 571.882.9593 or email them at saintmarysparishyouth@gmail.com.

THREE TO GET MARRIED PREPARATION WEEKEND Upcoming weekends: Dec. 10-13, Jan. 14-17, Jan. 28-31, Feb. 11-14

Are You Ready? This marriage preparation course is an intensive preparation experience true to the teachings of the Catholic Church with a convenient one-weekend schedule.

FOCCUS Inventory included! The cost is $285 per couple. Registration required.

Contact www.ourladyofbethesda.org or 301.365.0612 for more info. Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center, 7007 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD

HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER

Universal

That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving.

Evangelization

That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CARPENTER’S SHELTER Please join St. Mary’s parishioners on the First Thursday of every month as we serve dinner to the residents of Carpenter’s Shelter. Please look at your calendars and come out and enjoy a pleasant and fulfilling evening in serving others in need in our community! For further information and to sign-up, please call Ed Velarde at 703.956.5088.

SAINTS ANNE AND JOACHIM SOCIETY will be going to visit the newly renovated Renwick Gallery on Wednesday, December 9. Meet at Lyceum at 9:45 A.M. Limited number of spaces remaining. Bus is $10/members and $15 nonmembers. If interested or for further information, please contact Barbara Juszczyk at 703.683.6834.

CELEBRATE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE!

St. Mary Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas cordially invite you to celebrate the feast of

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas! Saturday, December 12th, 8:30 A.M. Mass

Immediately after the Mass, we will celebrate with Mariachi, Churros and Mexican Hot Chocolate.

Hope you all can come!

FORTY HOURS DEVOTION

Please prayerfully consider participating in the ancient practice of Forty Hours Devotion in preparation for our parish patronal feast, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Tuesday, December 8). Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament will be held continuously (except for Mass times) beginning on Sunday evening, December 6, following the 5 P.M. Mass and concluding on Tuesday evening, December 8 at 7 P.M.

Sign–up sheets for the Forty Hours Devotion are located in the binders at the back of the church. We need at least 2 persons present at every hour. All are welcome to come at any time even if you have not signed up.

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DIVINE MERCY CORNER

“During Advent, a great yearning for God arose in my soul. My spirit rushed toward God with all its might. During that time,

the Lord gave me much light to know His attributes. The first attribute which the Lord

gave me to know is His holiness.... The holiness of God is poured out upon the Church of God and upon every living soul

in it, but not in the same degree.”

(St. Faustina, Diary 180)

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU!

TODAY'S READINGS First Reading: The days are coming when the Lord will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm: To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading: May the Lord make you increase and abound in love that you may be blameless in holiness; conduct yourselves so as to please God (1 Thessalonians 3:12 — 4:2). Gospel: There will be signs and you will see the Son of Man coming with power and great glory. Be vigilant (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Advent Monday: Saint Andrew Thursday: Saint Francis Xavier Friday: Saint John of Damascus; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

Youth and Young Adult Ministries Facebook: St. Mary’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry Instagram: SaintmarysYAYAM Twitter: SaintmarysYAYA

For weekly email updates and newsletters, please contact Kara Hollis at khollis@stmaryoldtown.org

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Thanks to all the Middle Schoolers who have come out for our nights of Faith, Fun and Fellowship the first half of the school year. Due to scheduling conflicts, we will not have another F3 until the New Year! Please keep up to date on the website as well as through our weekly newsletter!

HIGH SCHOOL Our normal Upper Room gathering is canceled for this weekend, November 29th due to the Thanksgiving break. We will resume next weekend on December 6th!

MARCH FOR LIFE & LIFE IS VERY GOOD: Middle & high schools youth: Want to celebrate the pro-life movement? Consider attending the Evening of Prayer on Jan. 21st or the Morning Rally & Mass on Jan. 22nd at the Eagle Bank Arena in Fairfax, VA. The March for Life will follow the Morning Rally. Thousands of youth throughout the Arlington Diocese will be there. If interested, contact Arragon & Kara for more information.

YOUNG ADULTS

ADVENT PARTY & MEET THE PRIEST: Please join us in the Lyceum Auditorium on December 3rd, 7:30-9:00 P.M. for a meet and greet with Fr. Hathaway. Make sure to wear your favorite Ugly Sweater!

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.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN REFRESHER TRAINING 2015

What: Annual Refresher Training for Church & School Volunteers with Children

When: Wednesday, December 9 and 16, 2015 – 6:30, 7:10 and 7:50 P.M.

Where: Christ Child Hall (lower level of St. Mary’s Middle School) 923 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA

Who: Religious education teachers and aides; providers of child care services under the auspices of the parish; youth ministers and volunteers, directors/coaches of children’s activities (athletics, choir, etc.), Boy and Girl scout leaders, parent volunteers having substantial contact with children under 18 years of age who attended the initial 4-hour Virtus training before January 1, 2015 and have not attended another refresher session in 2015.

Due to space constraints at Christ Child Hall, we ask that you pre-register for one of the dates and times provided.

Please contact Patricia Binninger (pbinninger@stmaryoldtown.org) or Elena Otero Bigg, (eoterobigg@smsva.org) or leave a voice mail message at 703.836.4100, extension 27, to reserve a seat at one of the three sessions held each night.

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Kick off the holiday season and help support the Home and School Association at the St. Mary's School Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 5th from 8-10 A.M.! We hope you can stop by for coffee, pancakes and photos with Santa before purchasing your Christmas tree! Pancakes and photos: $30 family, $15 individual Pancakes only: $5 kids, $10 adults, $25 family

ST. MARY’S MIDDLE SCHOOL JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS are hosting a Moms Day Out -- just in time for Christmas errands! Babysitting will be provided for $5/hour on Friday, December 11, at St. Mary's Lyceum from 11 A.M. - 3 P.M., for children ages 2 - 8. Snacks and crafts will be provided and Virtus-compliant adults will be present. Proceeds benefit Mary's Shelter for women and children in Fredericksburg, VA. To request a reservation, email rosie.mclaughlin@icloud.com.

NOCTURNAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION with both silent and vocal prayer will be held this First Friday, December 4. Beginning with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 9:00 P.M., the Holy Hours continue throughout the night, ending at 7:30 A.M. on First Saturday, December 5. Beginning at 7:30 A.M. there will be the normal First Saturday Holy Hour ending at 8:15 A.M. Our vocal prayers follow the “Little Office of the Blessed Sacrament” consisting of Psalms and beautiful Eucharistic meditations. We especially need participation for hours on Saturday morning from 12:00 Midnight through 7:30 A.M. All members of Deanery II parishes are encouraged to attend and security is provided by Alexandria Police. Please consider membership in the Nocturnal Adoration Society, a world-wide Arch-Confraternity that offers many graces, including perpetual prayers for deceased members. For more information, please contact NAS Deanery II Chapter President, Jeffrey P. Petrino, SK, at NASDeanery2@gmail.com or at 703.785.5854.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE for Deceased Members of Knights of Columbus Fitzgerald Council 459 Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (711 N. Columbus St. Alexandria). Contact jeffrey.petrino@gmail.com 703.683.8877 for information.

“Pray with great confidence, with confidence based upon the goodness and infinite generosity of God and upon the promises of Jesus Christ. God is a spring of living water which flows unceasingly into the hearts of those who pray.” - St. Louis de Montfort

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PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, INCLUDING:

Marie Abadjoby Sylvia Duval Adams Anthony Adorante Jack Allen Rosa Maria Almenara Baby Mercy Amaya Patricia Amaya Joan Anderson Aaron Araya Pat Areno Mary Averna José Ayala Romula Baptista Mary C. Bartkowicz Roberta Bauer Olga DiCorpo Bell Dolores Benavides Tori Benecchi Arthur Binninger Baby Simon Blouin Baby Brady Blythe Chris Bosworth Robert Bowen Theresa Bresnahan Mary Claire Bright Roger Bruce Renee Bullion Jake Bulmer Dailey Byrd Jerry Caesar Dorothy Campbell Debbie Campo Ron Celeste Charles M. Chamberlain, Jr. Nedra Chung Kathy Clausen Will Cofer Dawn Cook Beatriz Coquilla-Canete Camden Courcier Carter Cox Dan De Celles David Crawford Ken Crowe Paul Delaney Christopher Dietz Dan Doherty Christina Donald Betty Egan Dorsett Kathleen Dorsey Karen Downey Tracy Doyle Sue Dwyer Richard Edes Joe Elias Sandra Elias Ron Flynn Grady Frank James Fusco

April Garcia Michael Giancarlo Betty Gibbs Turi Gibson Regina Giuseppe Millie Goods Lawrence Grenier Lorraine Grippi John Guerin Tom Guerin Joan Gullen Hubert Hahn Luca Harmon David Hanley Mike Hart Dale Henderson Jack Hickey Don Hilbert Nicholas Holden Carol Holver Helen Hoover Becky Hsu Felisa Hervey Scot Imus Aidan James Bethany Johnson John Kelly Steve Kerner William Kistler Stephen Klare William Kleinmann Larry Koblenz Arnold Kunkler, Jr. Catherine Lameynardie Thomas Larsen Brian Le Etelvina León-Duarte Mary Frances Lewis John Linehardt Anthony Lodato Rodney Lodato Baby Samuel Looney Frank Lopapa Maria Lopez Emma Lopo-Sullivan Peter Lor Thomas Lovely Michael Luken Steve Markle Holden Mauk Melanie McCollum Eileen McDonough Brother Shamus McGrenra James McGrath Family William McNamara Frank Medico Janice Melone Teresa Membreño Baby Adam David Miller

Russell Miller Edward Muckerman Keith Murphy Dan Morrow Anna Munro Samantha Nealis Edward Nee, Jr. Betty Nesky Geraldine Petrino Dee Phillips Jason Polson Tina Porter Ira Ravitz Vickie Reddick Ralph Patrick Regan Gerard Rosekruns Marge Rusnak Michael Ryan Heather Saparoff James Saunders Peter L. Scheetz Robert Sherwood Michael Schryock Steve Schultz Margaret Grace Scolese Kent Siegul Virginia Shaffer Baby Joey Shaw Marianne Petrino Sheehan Mary Shelin Sharon Smith Stachura David Stefans Mary Stier George Stone Gregory Stone Patricia Stone Mary Sullivan Carson Svilich Baby Benedict G. P. Tafaro Elaine Tamanini Gayle Temple Ray Tobin Ricardo Torres Mary Treamont Margaret Trick Dr. Trimber Jane Trimber Calvin Vance Fr. Daniel Vitz Gloria Wanchock Larry Ward Margaret Whelan Angela White Raea Whitecotton Baby Carly Theresa Wyvill Yolanda Yebra Vincent Zamaria Robert Zapalac Diane Wilkerson

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: Margaret Lawler

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 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 men and women 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

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK (CBN) Please join the Alexandria Chapter of the Catholic Business Network (CBN),

and enjoy a social breakfast while meeting fellow Catholic professionals. This month, our speaker is Brother Daniel Maria Kilmek,

TOR: Franciscan Friar, writer, scholar and blogger (http://www.danielklimek.com/?page_id=10). He will present on bringing the

Holy Spirit to the workplace, using the stories and spirituality of Pope Francis, St. Josemaria, and Fr. Mike Scanlon.

Our breakfast will be held Thursday, December 3rd, from 7:30-9:00 A.M., at Walker’s Grille (6909 Metro Park Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310

(walkersgrille.com). Pre-register online for $15 at cbnnova.org/Alexandria-Springfield. Walk-in price is $20 (cash or check),

with a preferred RSVP by November 30thst. Replies or questions can be directed to Trebor Whearty

at twhearty@mcenearney.com or 703.627.5239. To learn more about CBN or to join, visit www.cbnnova.org.

8TH GRADE TESTING REQUIRED FOR PLACEMENT IN FIVE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON

Bishop O'Connell High School Bishop Ireton High School Paul VI High School Pope John Paul the Great High School

TEST DATE: Saturday, December 5, 2015

(Snow Date - December 12, 2015)

TEST SITES: BO Bishop O'Connell High School, Arlington BI Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria PVI Paul VI High School, Fairfax JPG Pope John Paul the Great High School, Dumfries

TEST TIME: 8:30 A.M. - 12 Noon

FEE: $35.00

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS: Any 8th grader attending public school, non-Catholic private schools or Catholic schools outside the Arlington Diocese.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students must fill out a High School Placement Test Registration Form

available under “School Forms” at http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholicschools/parents.php

The registration form must be submitted to the test site no later than Thursday, December 3, 2015. The $35.00 fee should accompany the form.

For students who are prevented from taking the test on December 5, 2015, there will be one additional testing date as noted below:

Saturday January 9, 2016 - Winter HSPT at DJO, BI, PVI and JPG or Saturday January 23, 2016 - (Snow Date, at DJO, BI, PVI and JPG)

TEST TIME: 8:30 A.M. - 12 Noon

FEE: $35.00