St. Michael Church
ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA 22003
Website: www.stmichaelannandale.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Celebrating
64 years:
1953~2017
RECTORY, 7401 St. Michaels Lane
703-256-7822
SCHOOL, 7401 St. Michaels Lane
703-256-1222
CONVENT, 7421 St. Michaels Lane
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD)
703-941-9403
ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL:
MASSES:
Saturday Vigil:
5:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. (Vietnamese) — only on first Saturdays
Sunday:
7:00 a.m. (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite),
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
Weekday Masses: See Inside Bulletin
PREGNANT AND NEED HELP? CALL 1-800-848-5683
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. SHARP.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. SHARP. Advent & Lent special
schedule.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms are celebrated on the first and
third Sundays of the month, after the 12 noon Mass. All
parents must attend a class prior to the baptism of their
child. Please call the rectory for information and assistance. (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
WEEKLY NOVENA: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.,
Novena of The Miraculous Medal.
MONTHLY DEVOTION: First Saturdays following
the 8:30 a.m. Mass - Our Lady of Fatima.
Pre-K3 through grade 8. For information, contact the
s c ho o l
office
at
7 0 3 - 25 6 - 122 2 .
Website:
stmikes22003.org. Principal: Daniel V. Cinalli,
[email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
For all children attending public school, Pre-School
through grade 12. Director of Religious Education: Adina
Ordonez, 703-941-9403 or [email protected].
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Registration forms are
available from the ushers after Mass on Sunday or you
may stop by the rectory during the week. Parish membership is required for the reception of either Baptism or Matrimony. Please notify the rectory when your telephone
number changes and also when you are moving within or
outside the parish.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
HOLY MATRIMONY: Please notify one of the priests
at least six (6) months before the wedding. Cohabitation
(living together before marriage) is not lawful.
SICK CALLS: Please notify the Rectory for visits and/
or Communion Calls to the sick, shut-ins and those in the
hospital.
CLERGY OF PARISH
Pastor: Rev. Alexander R. Drummond
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Richard T. Carr
Permanent Deacons: Deacon David S. McCaffrey, Deacon Roger T. Ostrom (retired)
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A Word from Father Drummond
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Easter Sunday
April 16, 2017
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THE PRIEST’S MASS INTENTIONS
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8:15 a.m.
12 noon
8:15 a.m.
12 noon
8:15 a.m.
12 noon
8:15 a.m.
12 noon
8:15 a.m.
12 noon
8:30 a.m.
5 p.m.
7 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12 noon
Monday, April 17
Amy Biven
Evidalia Borda +
Tuesday, April 18
Ann Williams +
Brian Holoubek, Sr. +
Wednesday, April 19
Susana Amas
Vinny Puritano +
Thursday, April 20
Frank Jones +
Anne Williams +
Friday, April 21
Anselmo Santos +
Sara T. Connelly +
Saturday, April 22
Margaret Phillips +
Vincent Bui +
Sunday, April 23
Sophie Hoffman +
People of the Parish
Beatrice Szele & Family
Monica Segura +
Among the marks of true holiness is joy. “Spare
me your sour-faced saints,” says St. Teresa of Avila
(who ironically has a sour look in her own portraits).
Now this joy is not to be confused with a superficial
peppy cheerfulness that is all smiles and saccharine, but,
rather, is an interior state which radiates from within a
spirit of calm and peace. There is a type of person who is
relentlessly cheerful and there is the type of person who
is always laughing and clowning about; however, these
are not truly joyful people. Their veneer of cheer and
smiles cloaks a desperation, close to despair.
In the Beatitudes, which are marks of holiness,
our Lord says both, “Blessed are they who mourn,” and
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’
sake.” When we realize that the word “Beatitude” means
“Happiness,” and that the word “blessed” means
“happy,” we may at first be confused. How can we
mourn and be happy; how can we be happy to be
persecuted? We can only mourn if we have first loved:
indeed, grief may be viewed as a measure of love. And if
we live in the truth, that is righteousness, there is an
equanimity that perseveres even in the face of
persecution, and can even thrive therein.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter
Sunday is the validation of our faith in Him. Christ and
only Christ is the source of all joy. As Men and Women
of Faith in Christ, we are called to be joyful.
There is, indeed, much in this world that is sad
and even tragic. There is a great deal of pain and
suffering which so often seems so unnecessary. But
when we focus on Christ, on Christ Crucified and
Resurrected and orient ourselves toward Him then in and
through Him we will come to know a joy which the
world can neither give nor take away.
There is much in the world than can give rise to
indignation and anger on the part of Christians. And
there are many among us who actively seek out things
about which to be indignant. But do feelings of anger
and indignation draw us closer to Christ? With those
who offend us do we pray for their condemnation or for
their conversion? The Old Testament prophet Jonah was
disappointed if not even angry when God spared the
people of Nineveh and Tyre. Should he not rather have
rejoiced at the people’s conversion? On this Easter
Sunday may all of us let go of all feelings of bitterness,
anger and indignation at the ungodly world around us,
and focusing on the Joy of the Risen Christ seek to more
fully unite ourselves to Him: to pray not for the world’s
condemnation but its conversion and to pray that we
may be His joyful instruments for that conversion.
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IN OUR PARISH
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Dear Fr. Drummond and Parishioners of St. Michael’s
Church,
Thank you for your dedication in having the diaper collecJoin the Knights -- Are you a man who wants to serve tion for us every month. Thank you to all the volunteers
Saint Michael Parish? Do you want to become a more who take the time to deliver them to our center. Last year
devout Catholic? Do you want to become part of a fast we gave out more than 2,000 packages of diapers.
growing and active brotherhood with more than 60
members in this Parish and 1.9 million worldwide. The Your continued support enables us to share God’s Word
Knights of Columbus is for you. A Saint Michael Knight and love with women and their families in the midst of a
would like meet you after Mass on Sunday, April 23 . If crisis. May God bless you abundantly this Easter Season
you are already a Knight, but have not been active in and always.
recent years, we want to welcome you to the St. Michael
Council. Contact Tom Howard ([email protected]) Sincerely,
Dolores Wisecarver, Executive Director
with questions.
A Woman’s Choice, pro-life crisis pregnancy center
Are you Catholic? Are you of Irish descent? -- If so,
come and meet the members of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians. As a group, the AOH participates in works
of charity and community service. Membership is open
to men who are practicing Catholics of Irish birth or descent. We meet monthly at St Michaels parish. Come
and meet some of our members on Sunday, April 23rd,
from 2-6 p.m. at Fiona's Irish Pub, 5810 Kingstowne
Center, Alexandria, VA 22315.
Thanks from the KofC -- Sincere thanks from St. Michael KofC for your generous donation
to KOVAR (KofC charity helping individuals with intellectual differences and Special Olympics. Parish gave
more than $1,300 to this wonderful cause.
Thanks again.
Young Man and Young Woman of the Year -- Be sure to
congratulate Nicholas Caporaletti and Julia-Marie Perkins.
These outstanding teens have been chosen by St. Michael
Council as Young Man and Young Woman of the Year,
respectively, as they demonstrate the highest example of
leading an exemplary Catholic life. They are both now
being considered for State of Virginia KofC honors.
Christian Mothers -- will meet for Mass on April 27th
at 7:30 in the Convent Chapel. A meeting will follow in
the Teacher’s Lounge. This group is open to Mothers of
all ages and we encourage you to join this prayerful
group. If you have any questions, please call Patrice
Connolly on 703-941-0917.
KofC Family of Month and Knight of Month -- The St.
Michael KofC Council has selected Mr. and Mrs. James
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Ballard as April Family of the Month in recognition of
Spiritual director: Fr. Drummond
their wonderful example in so many ways. JP Garces has
Date: November 6-17, 2017
been chosen as April Knight of Month for his great service to Council and Parish, including service as Deputy
For itinerary details and registration form,
Grand knight.
please stop by or contact the
parish office at 703-256-7822.
Faith Direct -- is an easy, convenient, and secure way to
Applications due April 30th.
make your weekly donations to St. Michael parish! Enroll
FORMED has several resources to enhance your online today by going to www.faithdirect.net. If you have
any question about the Faith Direct program, please call 1Easter season -- Try one or more:
866-507-8757 [toll free] or e-mail [email protected].
+ In the Symbolon video program, I recommend Session 6 of Part I (Knowing the Faith). The session is Perpetual Adoration -- Consider making a commitment
titled "The Paschal Mystery; the Mystery of Jesus's to a specific hour of Perpetual Adoration. We need memDeath and Resurrection".
bers for: Mondays 3-4 a.m., and 6-7 a.m.; Tuesdays, 5-6
+ Also recommended is the audio program with Scott a.m.; Wednesdays 1-2 a.m., 4-5 p.m.; Thursdays 3-4 a.m.,
Hahn called "The Fourth Cup."
10-11 a.m. and 5-6 p.m.; Fridays 10-11 a.m. and 6-7 p.m.;
+ Finally, there is a recommended ebook "The Seven Saturdays 1-2 p.m. Contact Rosemary Duffy, 703-2564468.
Secrets of Divine Mercy," by Vinny Flynn.
ST. MICHAEL SENIORS (50+) GROUP -What: Bus trip to Charlestown Hollywood Casino &
2017 Charlestown Classic Horse Race
When: Saturday, April 22, 2017
Time: Leave St. Michael’s 11 a.m. and
return approx. 7 p.m.
Cost: $30 for group members;
$34 for non-group members
Reservation Deadline: April 19, 2017
Mail reservation checks, payable to St. Michael’s Seniors (SMS), to Bill Frietze, 6919 Richard Place, Annandale, VA 22003. Any questions call Geri, 703-9413848, or Bill, 703-256-4563.
Please join us on a fun day. For all of you who wanted
to see matinee horse racing, this is the only day in the
year at Charlestown for this event 12:45 post time. For
others, there is always a challenge of bettering the
slots. Lunch is on your own.
American Heritage Girls Troop VA 0894 -- Our St.
Michael Parish AHG troop is open to girls in grades K12. We currently have 7 girls in our relatively new
scouting troop and are looking to expand our membership. Parents and daughters are invited to attend one of
our next meetings scheduled for 19th at 7PM in the All
Purpose Room. Our troop meets September through
mid-June. Please email or call Jermaine Perkins for
additional info: [email protected] or 703-6584876.
~ Thank you for your donations of recyclable items to
our troop. AHG’s next recycle collection will take
place after the 8:30, 10:30 and 12 Noon Masses on
Sunday, April 23. Aluminum cans, car batteries, copper tubing are some of the items we collect. Request a
list of recyclable items by emailing Jermaine Perkins at
[email protected]
Trail Life Scouting Troop 0894: **Help Needed** - The Boys Trail Life Scouting Program at St. Michael
needs your help to get the program off the ground, up
and running. We would like to have our first organizing meeting for adult volunteers in April. Success of
this great program is dependent on adult volunteers
and youth membership. If you are interested in volunteering to help organize our boys scouting program or
if you have a son in grades K-12 interested in scouting,
please contact Jim Perkins at 703-615-2607 or email
[email protected].
Please Pray for: Ellen Louise Daily; Rose Guinan*;
Dan Keller; Lili Lang; June & Norman Grimm*; Julia
& Sophia Lattanzio; Carlton Hanson; Dan Weiler*;
Julie Molony Lee; Joe Meister; William Jeoff Robbins;
Mary Roche*; Marco Tulio Gamba; Terry Spragens;
Bob Cafarella; Terry Chuppe; Elsa Noriega*; Julia
Garcia; John and Marie Sibenik*; Josie Soriente*;
Margaret Johnson*; Jean Kratochvil*; Irma Barrera;
John Carlson; Charles Salvo*; Elizabeth Medved*;
Bill Duffy*; Beatrice Clark*; Robert and Courtney
Villareal*; Tracy Wilson; Maria Pozar*; Rosemary
Dooley*; Ariadne Pasa; Abbie Wallace; Maria Kerrinckx*; Paul McEnrue*; Etta Hook*; Michael David
Cunha; Richard Owen*; Marissa Ann Wuerthele*;
Jean O. Cole; Lorna Malovic; Lilia Prieto; Vicki Fox*;
Tuy Nguyen*; Cathy Callaghan*; with apologies to
anyone we dropped; to re-add names call the Parish
Office for next week.
Here are the names of family members -- of parishioners who are serving our country overseas: PFC
Mark Haugh, USMC; Cdr. David Stabish, USNavy;
Alex Puentes USNavy; Sgt. Ramsey Hamilton; LtJG
Grace Dalton, USNavy; Ens. Andre Acevedo, USNavy; Maj. John D. Barringer, III, USAF; David
Hayes, Jr., USNavy; Maj. Eric Van Balen, USAF;
and…. [call Mary at the parish office, 703-256-7822,
and we’ll keep our prayers going for our military in
harms way.].
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CCD/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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Catechists and aides are needed -- to assist in
the CCD/Religious Education Program. If you are
interested in helping, please contact Adina Ordonez
at 703-941-9403
or
e-mail
her
at [email protected].
CCD REGISTRATION -- for the Fall 2017
school year has begun. Registration is by appointment only. (For parents with students already in
the program, sign up sheets will be outside the
CCD office during class time.) Tuition is due at
registration. To avoid a late registration fee you
must have your child registered by July 1. If you
are enrolling your child in the Program for the
first time, please bring his/her Birth Certificate and Baptismal Certificate when you come
to register. For additional information or to
schedule an appointment please contact Adina Ordonez
at 703-941-9403
or
e-mail
her
at [email protected].
Coffee Talks -- The Religious Education/CCD
Program invites you to enjoy warm drinks
and fellowship with other parishioners in the All
Purpose Room (Junior school building), every
Sunday from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. There will also be
short, informal presentations and discussions on
the Faith. If you have questions, please contact
Adina Ordonez, [email protected]/703-9419403.
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SCHOOL NEWS
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Registration is NOW OPEN for Preschool 3 –
through 8th Grade -- Saint Michael School is
dedicated to teaching the whole child. Our teachers and staff are committed to the success of each
student. For a tour of our school, or if you have
any questions, please call Michelle Kennedy at the
school office 703-256-1222.
We are very excited to announce -- that next
year we will have a state of the art STREAM Lab!
STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math. This will be a
dedicated space where teachers and students are
able to conduct STREAM activities that will be
fun and educational.
formation will be available soon. If you have a
donation or questions call the school office at 703256-1222
Saint Michael School Easter Break -- Students
return to class on April 24th.
Spring uniforms begin on April 24th.
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BAD WEATHER/CHURCH CLOSINGS
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Bad Weather/Church Closings -- If it’s slippery and
dangerous, or if there’s an abundance of snow, USE
COMMON SENSE. Don’t try to come to Mass. If
the Fairfax County Schools system delays or cancels
school due to weather, there will be no 8:15 a.m.
Mass. Fairfax County Schools, for congruous purposes, is simply an efficient means to follow. If the
U.S. Government shuts down because of bad weather,
we’ll do our best to maintain the Noon schedule because snow removal work should be well underway by
that time – but there are no guarantees.
For the safety of those shoveling and plowing the
snow, gates will be closed and the entrances will be
blocked by cones. (Please do not drive around the
cones.)
You can receive email notices -- from Fairfax County
Schools by signing up via this link: https://
public.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUFCPS/
subscriber/new (or use the internet search engine:
“Fairfax County Schools closings”). U.S. Government
closings because of the weather, of course, are pretty
big deals and news is easily accessible from television
reports.
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IN OUR DIOCESE
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Brave 5K Event sponsored by Catholic Charities Pregnancy and Adoption Program -- The Pregnancy and
Adoption Support program of Catholic Charities will be
hosting their inaugural Brave 5K Run on Sunday, May 7 at
9:30 a.m. at the Inn at Vint Hill in Warrenton. The race is
an opportunity to support women who have placed children
for adoption. This event is family friendly and all are inSAVE THE DATE: May 6th – SCHOOL AUC- vited to participate. We encourage everyone to stay after
TION. Put on your cowboy boots and come have the race and join us at Old Bust Head. If interested please
a good time at our Country Hoedown! Ticket in- register online at https://runsignup.com/brave5k.