Holy Family
Catholic Church
14160 Ferndale Road
Dale City, VA 22193
February 21, 2016
CLERGY
Pastor………..…………...Rev. Gerard Creedon
Parochial Vicars………...Rev. Alexander Diaz Amaya
Rev. John T. O’Hara
Permanent Deacons……Mr. Vincent Einsmann
Mr. Joseph L. Santiago
Mr. Helio Gomez
In Residence……………Rev. Bjorn C. Lundberg
PARISH INFORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil
5:00 PM (Folk Choir)
6:30 PM (Misa en Español)
Sunday………………… 7:30 AM (Cantor)
9:00 AM (Solemn Mass)
10:30 AM (Children’s Mass)
12:30 PM (Misa en Español)
Monday-Friday…………7:00 & 9:00 AM
Saturday…………………9:00 AM
First Friday…………….. 7:00 PM
Federal Holidays……… 9:00 AM
RECONCILIATION (Confesiones)
Friday…………………… 7:00-7:30 P.M.
First Friday……………… 6:30-7:00 P.M.
Saturday………………… 8:30-9:00 AM & 4:00-4:30 PM
EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
Wednesday………………9:30 AM -7:00 PM Benediction
First Friday………………7:30 PM -8:30 AM Saturday
Telephone……………….. 703-670-8161
Fax ………………………... 703-670-8323
Web Site: holyfamilycatholicchurchdalecity.org
E-mail
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri………………….. 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Saturday………………….9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Sunday……………………9:00 AM—2:00 PM
Holy Family Catholic School
Principal…………………. Mrs. Sarah Chevlin
Preschool Director………Mrs. Judi Peacott
Office Manager…………..Mrs. Kathy Murphy
Telephone……………….. 703-670-3138
NEW PARISHIONERS and those with address changes….Welcome to Holy Family Catholic Church! We are very
pleased to have you join as a parish member. Simply fill out the information below and return it to us and we will contact you.
God Bless, Fr. Gerry Creedon
Name:_____________________________________ Home Phone:_________________ Cell# :________________
Address:________________________________________ City:______________ St:______ Zip Code:__________
El Rinconcito del Padre
PASTOR’S CORNER
Estimados Feligreses,
Dear Parishioners,
Démosle un gran aplauso a Laurie
Dunlop, Carmen Williams y su
equipo que planearon una fiesta
del Día de San Valentín gloriosa para cientos de
nuestros feligreses. La renovación de los votos, la
excelente comida, la música ecléctica, las canciones y el baile expresa la alegría y la unidad de la
Comunidad Amada que es nuestra Parroquia de
la Sagrada Familia.
Let's give a big round of applause
to Laurie Dunlap, Carmen Williams and their team that planned
a glorious Valentine's Day Party
for hundreds of our parishioners. The renewal of
vows, the excellent food, the eclectic music, the
songs and the dancing expressed the joy and
unity of the Beloved Community that is Holy
Family.
Marque su calendario para la celebración de San
Patricio y San José el 19 de marzo.
Mark your calendar for St. Patrick/St. Joseph
celebration on Saturday, March 19th.
Por favor, únanse a mí el viernes 26 de marzo
(Piense en Dios, que es Viernes) a las 6:30pm en
la Sala Fr. Griffin para una presentación por el
Padre Bob Cilinski. Su tema será La Liturgia; Celebración de Comunidad. El Padre Bob sirvió en
la Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia hace algunos
años y es uno de los sacerdotes primordiales de
nuestra diócesis. Él es párroco de la Parroquia de
la Natividad y fue designado recientemente como
el Vicario Diocesano para las Caridades.
Muchas gracias por su apoyo a la Petición Cuaresmal del Obispo y el Proyecto de Tazón de
Arroz.
Acompañemos al Papa Francisco en su visita a
México y nuestra Frontera del Sur con nuestras
oraciones. Que sus palabras nos lleve a todos a
una comprensión compasiva de la situación de los
inmigrantes y los refugiados.
Únanse a mí el lunes a las 9:30am al reflexionar
sobre las Escrituras.
Con las Bendiciones de Cuaresma,
Padre Gerardo
Please join me on Friday, February 26th (Think
God, it's Friday) at 6:30 PM in Fr. Griffin Hall,
for a presentation by Fr. Bob Cilinski. His topic
is Liturgy; Celebration of Community. Fr. Bob
served at Holy Family some years ago and is one
of the leading priests of our Diocese. He is Pastor of Nativity Parish and was recently appointed Diocesan Vicar for Charities.
A big thank you, for your support to the Bishop's
Lenten Appeal and Project Rice Bowl.
Let us accompany Pope Francis in his visit to
Mexico and our Southern Border with our
prayers. May his words bring all of us to a compassionate understanding of the plight of immigrants and refugees.
Join me Monday at 9:30 am, in the Baptistery,
as we reflect on the scriptures,
With Lenten Blessings,
Fr. Gerry Creedon
Nuevos Feligreses y Feligreses con Cambio de dirección ¡Bienvenido a la Iglesia la Sagrada Familia! Estamos muy contentos que se
van a inscribir como miembro de la parroquia. Favor de llenar la siguiente información y devuélvalo a la oficina y nos pondremos en
contacto con usted.
Nombre:_________________________________ Teléfono (Casa):______________ Teléfono Celular:________________
Dirección:______________________________________ Ciudad:______________ Edo:____ Código Postal:______
2016 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal Begins!
Go forth as heralds of God’s mercy!!
This weekend every family in our parish will be asked to
complete a Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) pledge form at
Mass. If you have already donated through the mail or
online or are not able to participate, there will be places to
note that on the form. After reflecting upon the many blessings that God has given you, please prayerfully consider
making a pledge of support to this important appeal that
funds many programs, offices and ministries that serve people in need and further Jesus' Mission in our diocese.
Petición Cuaresmal del Obispo de 2016
¡Vayan adelante como heraldos de la misericordia de Dios!
Este fin de semana, durante la Misa se pedirá a cada familia de nuestra parroquia que llene un formulario de promesa de contribución a la Petición Cuaresmal del Obispo. Si
ustedes ya han donado por correo o por Internet o no pueden participar, habrá un lugar para señalarlo en el formulario. Después de reflexionar sobre las muchas bendiciones
que Dios les ha dado, se les ruega que, en espíritu de oración, consideren la posibilidad de hacer una promesa de
contribución a esta importante petición que financia muchos programas, oficinas y ministerios que sirven a las
personas necesitadas y llevan adelante la Misión de Jesús
en nuestra Diócesis.
Faith Direct is the innovative solution that allows you to
support our parish using electronic funds transfer from
either a bank account or credit/debit card just as you may
do now with your mortgage payment, cable bill or other
expenses.
Faith Direct es la solución innovadora que le permite apoyar a nuestra iglesia mediante transferencia electrónica de
fondos desde una cuenta bancaria o tarjeta de crédito/
debito, del mismo modo que puede hacer ahora con las
factures de servicios.
Generosity Report
Thank you for your continued support!
Offertory Donations
Week of 2/13 and 2/14
Regular Offertory
$11,650
2nd Collection
none
Second & Special Collections for
February 2016
Feb 10
Feb 10
Feb 14
Feb 21
Feb 28
Eastern Europe
Ash Wednesday
Black & Indian Missions
Youth Ministry
Parish Repairs and Maintenance
Stewardship Reflections
February 21, 2016
2nd Sunday of Lent
“I am the Lord
who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans
to give you this land as a possession.” (GENESIS 15:7)
Just as the Lord gave
Abraham, Moses and the Israelites
a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home.
Whether our home is grand or humble,
it is a gift from God.
Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord
in gratitude for the home God gave him.
How do we show our gratitude to God for the home
He has given us?
Do we make a sacrifice of any kind?
Do we return any of our finances to God,
investing equally in our eternal home
just as we invest in our earthly home?
This week at Holy Family
Monday, February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016 - February 28, 2016
† Denotes Mass for Deceased
Monday: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
7:00 AM
†
Carolyn McCommis
9:00 AM
†
Shawn Schutter
Tuesday: St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
7:00 AM
†
Joseph Nguyen
9:00 AM
†
Maria Bone
Wednesday:
7:00 AM
†
Ilsa Pollard
9:00 AM
†
Maria Luisa Bone
Thursday:
7:00 AM
†
Anne Marie Egan
9:00 AM
†
Susan Hicks
Friday:
7:00 AM
Robert Walsh
9:00 AM
†
Salvator Biscardi
Saturday:
9:00 AM
†
Fay Poczatek
5:00 PM
†
James Donahue
6:30 PM
†
Raul Sanchez Yordan
Sunday:
7:30 AM
†
Mary Lou Bone
9:00 AM
†
Melencio Villanueva
10:30 AM
†
Knights of Columbus
12:30 PM
All Holy Family Parishioners
8:30
9:30
5:30
6:00
6:30
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
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Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary—Church
Pastor’s Lenten Reflections - Baptistery
Finance Committee Meeting - Baptistery
Admin—Data Entry - Liturgy Office
Falcon 5K Meeting - Room 9
Legion of Mary—Immaculate Heart of Mary - Meeting Room
Spanish Legion of Mary - Teacher’s Lounge
Reunion - Familia de Nazaret - Baptistery
Cursillo - Library
Choir Practice - Church
Youth Ministry HS Basketball Practice - Fr. Griffin Hall
Boy Scout Troop 1392 Meeting - Teen Center
Reunion del Grupo Timon - Room 3
E.S.O.L. Winter/Spring Classes - Room 4,5,6,7,8
9:30
9:45
7:00
7:00
7:00
AM
AM
PM
PM
PM
Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church
Legion of Mary Meeting - Baptistery
Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms
Jr. Legion of Mary Meeting - Teachers Lounge
Legion of Mary (Spanish) - Liturgy Office
9:30
9:30
9:30
6:30
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:30
AM
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Church
AM
Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church
AM
Crafters Gathering - Teen Center
PM - 8:00 PM Reconciliation - Church
PM
Benediction - Deacon Santiago
PM
Confirmation Retreat Facilitator Meeting - Meeting Room
PM
Grupo de Oracion y de Jovenes - Fr. Griffin Hall, Room 6&7
PM
E.S.O.L. Registrations - Room 4,5,6,7,8
PM
Schola Choir Practice - Church
7:00
9:30
3:30
5:30
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:30
AM
AM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
HFCS—Student Pictures - Meeting Room
Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church
Student Pictures - Clubs and Sports - Fr. Griffin Hall
Youth Choir Rehearsal - Church
Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms
Sunday Spanish Choir Rehearsal - Meeting Room
Reunion de Ministerios - Room 1
2016 Festival Meeting - Teen Center
9:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:00
5:00
6:30
7:00
7:00
7:15
7:30
8:30
AM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church
Church Piano Repair - Church
Know Your Rights Seminar - Baptistery
HFCS Girl Scout Meeting - Teen Center
Piano Repair - Meeting Room
Black History Heritage Set-Up—Meeting Room
Adult Faith Formation - Fr. Griffin Hall
Reconciliation - Church
Reunion del Comite Guadalupano - Room 5
Agape Meeting - Liturgy Office
Stations of the Cross—English—Deacon Gomez
Via Crucis (Stations of the Cross) Spanish—Fr. Diaz
8:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
AM
AM
AM
AM
Admin Document Sorting - Liturgy Office
Rosary Recitation with the Legion of Mary - Church
Youth Ministry HS Basketbll Practice - Fr. Griffin Hall
First Penance - Church
9:00
9:00
11:00
12:30
5:00
6:30
AM
AM
AM
PM
PM
PM
Religious Education Classes - Assigned Rooms
R.C.I.A. (English) - Room 6
R.C.I.A. (Spanish) - Room 7
Youth Ministry H.S. Basketball Games - Fr. Griffin Hall
Confirmation Retreat Facilitator Meeting - Meeting Room
P.U.L.S.E. - Teen Center
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Readings for the Week of February 21, 2016
Thursday, February 25, 2016
While
he
speaking,
came
a
and
shadow
and
was
cloud
cast
over
they
still
a
them,
became
frightened when they
entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a
voice that said, "This is my chosen Son; listen to
him."
- Lk 9:34-35
Sunday:
Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14/
Phil 3:17--4:1 or 3:20--4:1/Lk 9:28b-36
Monday:
1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 16:13-19
Tuesday:
Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23/
Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday:
Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14-16/
Mt 20:17-28
Thursday:
Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 16:19-31
Friday:
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Ps 105:16-21/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday:
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-4,
Sunday, February 28, 2016
9-12/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Next Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11/
1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9
1st Scrutiny: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 5:1-2,
5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a,
Friday, February 26, 2016
40-42
Remember in your prayers...
The
sick
of
our
Parish
Community:
Barbara Jozaitis, Lem Payne, Jeannine Evans, Mary
Dvorznak, Zeke (Jeannine Evans Grandson), Evelyn
Weeks, Linda VanLanduyt, Alberta Boakey, Stephen
Ritter, Doug Codhran, Woodrow Costello, Lawrence
Shannon, Frank Begg, Rita Ligotski, Mary Ash, John
Campos, Olivia Bowie, Eric Fuller, Molly Barcalow.
Please pray for our deceased relatives and
friends: Mary Miller, Woodrow Costello, Franny Callahan, Dorothy Louise Detorie.
Pray for our military men and women and
their families, may God keep them safe and out
of harms way:
Diana Cabrera, Emilio Lopez, Kenny Molina, Zachary
Ritter, Erick Noland, Natalie Campos, Capt. Airforce ,
Ivan Solvado Sanchez, Maria & Cesar Hernandez, Victoria Lopez, Jason Budoya, Nicolas Potter, Lance Corporal Jared E. Middleton, George Frye, U.S. Marine,
Dawn Sloan.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
 Holy Family School and Parish will follow Prince William County Schools for school closings, delays and
early closings.
 Masses are not cancelled .
 Parish activities also follow Prince William County
Schools if schools close early or are closed all day, all
parish activities (such as religious education classes,
group meetings, etc.) are cancelled.
 Holy Family Parish Offices and Employees follow the
Prince William County Schools for delays or closures.
(Please let us know if your loved one returned safely home.)
Second Sunday of Lent
February 21, 2016
“This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!”
If in your listening to the Lord you are sensing the
invitation to follow Christ
as a priest, deacon, sister or brother
Call Father J.D. Jaffe
(703) 841-2514, or write:
[email protected].
Altar Flower Donation Program
STAFF DIRECTORY
Parish Staff
Mrs. Daisy Ramos, Office Manager
Mrs. Blanca Sloan, Office Assistant
Mrs. Damaris Santiago, Secretary
Mrs. Juana Bernal, Receptionist
Mrs. Jodi Williams, Bookkeeper
Mr. Sergio Gonzales, Facilities Director
Mr. Ray Watson, Facilities Assistant
Mrs. Elia Rodriguez, Rectory Administrator
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Liturgy and Music
Deacon Gomez & Jeanine Evans, Liturgy Coordinators
Ms. Janet Munford, Music Coordinator
Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Fr. Diaz, Director of Faith Formation
Mrs. Toni Papp, Director of Youth Ministry
Mrs. Linda Bishop, Secretary
Mrs. Patricia Soriano, Secretary
A lovely way to celebrate a special
occasion or honor a loved one.
If you would like to donate
to our flower program, please come to
the front office or email us at
[email protected]
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Social Ministry
Mrs. Matty Lupo, Director
Ms. Guadalupe Thompson, Special Projects Volunteer
Mrs. Ana Lemus, Assistant
Volunteer Line
Food Pantry & Assistance
Bulletin Submissions
Deadline: Monday, noon
Please email submissions to………. [email protected]
Youth Ministry & Religious Education
Feb 19-21
Feb 21
Feb 24
Feb 27/28
Confirmation Retreat 1
No PULSE Session
R2 Facilitator Meeting, 7 PM, Meeting Room
Work Camp - Nail Sale - Please support our
Work campers with a generous donation
WorkCamp 2016!
Women of the Parish are invited to attend a bimonthly Scripture study at Panera (Prince William
Pkwy., next to Best Buy) on February 27th at 10:00
AM. Come and learn what Paul’s words mean
while we explore deeply into the book of Romans.
Material are provided. Upcoming sessions: 2/27,
Works of Mercy Opportunities
3/5, 3/19, 4/2. Should you have any questions or
Helping the Basketball team on Sundays (setting up,
would like additional information please email Liz
keeping score, time clock, cleaning up) – contact Ray
at [email protected] or sign up on
Clark 703-862-5463 or come to practice on Mondays at
FlockNotes.
WorkCamp “Did You Know?” – For every 5 teens attending WorkCamp we have to provide a 7-person van, an adult leader, 2 5gallon coolers, a case of water, a contractor for 4 days and 2 security chaperones. Please support our WorkCamp fundraiser on
Feb 27 & 28 and March 5/6.
7 PM in Fr. Griffin Hall.
Packing food in Backpacks for Kids - March 9 at 4:45 PM
in Room 9 (Science Lab)
Bringing Food for Backpack program (30 minutes credit
each time you bring food) – items needed: canned soup,
individual Mac & cheese, granola bars, snack packs of
fruit.
Citizenship Workshop
Flocknote, our newest tool is easy! 2 ways:
Do you need help applying for U.S. citizenship?
Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Services will
host a citizenship workshop on February 27th at
St. Theresa Catholic School, 21370 St. Theresa
Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. Registration will be
from 10 AM—1PM. Please call 571-208-1572 for
questions or further information about which
documents you should bring. There will be a fee
of $120 for a consultation with an attorney, preparing your N-400 citizenship application and photographs. We will accept cash or credit card payments.
https://new.flocknote.com/HolyFamilyCatholicChur19/my
Fill in: First name, Last name
Cell phone, Email
OR Send a TEXT to 84576, Type in HFRE
Taller de Ciudadanía
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information like
cancellations, meeting reminders
& upcoming events!
Sign up for our FREE communication service!
You will receive a text with a link. Click the link or reply with your ¿Necesita ayuda para completar su aplicación de
email address.
ciudadanía? Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant
Choose which method you want to receive information (text or Servicies será el anfitrión de un taller de ciudadanía el 27 de febrero en St. Theresa Catholic School,
email) and from what groups.
21370 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. La
Youth Ministry and Religious Education are going to
be sending updates and notices through Flocknote. inscripción será desde las 10 de la mañana a 1 de
la tarde. Por favor llame a 571-208-1572 para preguntas o mas información sobre que documentos
debe traer. Habrá un cargo de $120 para una consulta con abogado, ayuda con su aplicación de ciudadanía y fotografías. Vamos aceptar efectivo o
tarjeta de crédito.
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL NEWS
Lenten Prayer of the Week:
God of all creation we welcome you into our lives
in a new way this Lent.
We are ready to serve your people,
especially our brothers and sisters who are in most need.
We are ready to live out your call to mercy.
Through our prayers, fasting and Lenten gifts,
may we learn to walk as one global human family.
May we learn to listen to each other,
and in so doing hear the merciful words of Christ. Amen
Divine Mercy Chaplet…
From the desk of Mrs. Judi Peacott,
In observation of President’s Day, our preschool program will
not be in session on Monday, 2/15. We will also be hosting
Parent/Teacher conferences on Thursday, 2/18 fro our 3 year
old class and on Friday, 2/19, for our young 4, Pre K 4 & Pre K
5 classes.
Our preschool is co-hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Workshop, presented by Marcy Hemminger of Primarily Kids. This
seminar will be held on Thursday, February 18, from 7-9 at
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 14999 Birchdale
Ave. All Holy Family Parishioners are welcome to join us!
During Lent the faculty will have the opportunity to pray the Open registration will begin on Tuesday, 2/16. If you would
Divine Mercy Chaplet daily, Monday – Friday, at 3:30. Please like to tour our wonderful program, please contact Mrs. Judi
join us in the church if you would like to pray with us.
Peacott at 703-670-8161 extension 314.
Stations of the Cross…
The school will also pray the Stations of
the Cross on Fridays at 2:15 PM during
lent: You are welcome to join us. There
will not be Stations of the Cross on Friday,
th
March 5 at 2:15 PM.
Fundraising Dinner at
Chick-fil-A
Support Holy Family Catholic
School and have dinner at Chick
Fil A on Wednesday, February
17th, from 5 - 7 PM. You can eat
in, take out or use the drive thru.
Mention HFCS when you order.
Chick-fil-A – Woodbridge 2425
Prince William Pkwy Woodbridge, VA 22192.
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Hypothermia Shelter...Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
in Manassas, is operating a hypothermia shelter this winter. The shelter will be open only when temperatures go
below 25 degrees and will host up to 10 people from 7
PM to 7 AM. Volunteers are needed to act as monitors.
Monitors will work 6 hour shifts (7 PM—1 AM and 1
AM—7 AM). For more information, please contact Dianne Anderson at 703-690-0030 or email [email protected].
10th Annual Diocesan Peace and Justice
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
8710 Mount Vernon Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
Symposium: Make Me a Channel of your Peace:
What Pope Francis Asks of Us as Peacemakers
Mass at 5:00 PM
The Holy Family Catholic School
Experience
provides a safe and nurturing environment for
all students with a commitment to Catholic Faith,
learning and mutual respect for all. Please call
Mrs. Murphy, Admissions Director, at 703-6703138 to set up an appointment to tour
our exceptional school.
Keynote Speaker:
Bishop Oscar Cantu, Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico,
Chair of the Committee on International
Justice and Peace, USCCB
Moderator:
Reverend Gerry Creedon, Chair
Arlington Peace and Justice Commission
Direct # for Social Ministry & Food Pantry 703-730-1791
Do you want to contribute to us?
America’s Charities - ID #558
UNITED WAY COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)
~ F. Y. I. ~
Cruise to Bermuda With Fr. Gerry
September 18-25, 2016
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a fundraising 7-day cruise to
Bermuda aboard the 3-year-old Norwegian Breakaway. Fr. Gerry will
celebrate daily Mass while we are at
sea.
Would you consider becoming a Eucharistic
Minister of Holy Communion?
Serving Our Lord and our community is a faith failed
ministry-serving at Mass as well as to our home bound
sick. Training is only offered once each spring (April
and May). This is a 2 hour session required by the
Diocese. Further training is offered later at Holy Family. The term is for 5 years.
Leaving from New York, this cruise will spend three If you are interested, please contact Jeannine Evans at
days in Bermuda to enjoy that beautiful island.
[email protected].
Best of all, Norwegian Cruise lines will donate money to
Black History Celebration of Faith
the Knights Charity Corporation based on the number
Join our community as we share our
of cabins booked. These funds will enable the Knights
Faith Journey "We Come this Far by
to continue to assist in their charity efforts, many of
Faith"
which are tied into Holy Family.
Round trip bus from the Knights home to New York will The weekend of February 20/21, a poster display
be available at $75.00 per person.
along with pamphlets of our History and Heritage will
Book early to be eligible for special perks like unlimited be available in the vestibule.
On Sunday, February 21st at 5:00 PM, in the meeting
For more information on the cruise, contact Lynda room, we invite the entire Holy Family community to a
showing of our Faith walk in American.
Dodd at 703-670-2329 or [email protected].
free beverages or dine in the specialty restaurants.
Lenten Day of Prayer
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Friday Night Lenten Soup Suppers
Once again this year during Lent,
Holy Family will be having its Friday
Night Lenten Soup suppers starting
on Friday February 12th, 5:30 PM.
Because of lack of meeting space at
the Church, the dinners will be held
at the John Paul I Columbian Center located at 12965
Trentdale Ave, Dale City. All are welcome.
Come to San Damiano in White Post, VA to help make
this a more fruitful Lent during the Jubilee Year of
Mercy. The retreat will be led by Fr. Brendan Bartlett.
Check-in begins at 9 AM and the day concludes after
Mass—about 3 PM. The cost for the day is $30, which
includes lunch. Please pre-register by calling San
D a m ia n o
at
540-868-9220
or
e mail
[email protected].
Each dinner will feature a different guest speaker whose
topic will focus on a relevant Social Justice issue, as it
pertains to the Catholic Church.
The Light is On for You
This Lenten season, Holy Family as well as each Catholic
parish in the Diocese of Arlington and the Archdiocese
of Washington will have confessions available every
Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM—8 PM. If you have
been reluctant to come to the Sacrament or have been
away fro some time, this is a wonderful opportunity to
re-connect with Christ and His Church. Learn more at
www.the-light-is-on.org.
If you would like to volunteer to sponsor one of our soup
suppers by making soup, please contact Debbie White at
703-494-3181 or Larry Pemberton at 703-472-4572 or
[email protected].
Though reservations are not required, they are desired
for planning purposes. You may sign up by doing so on
our web site under “Quick Links”.