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Sunday Masses

Saturday Anticipated 5:30 pm

Sunday 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 11:00 am

Weekday Masses

Monday – Friday 6:45 am and 9:00 am

Please note there is no 6:45 am Masses on Federal Holidays

Saturday 9:00 am

Holy Day / Special Masses

Friday, August 15, 2008
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
6:45 am; 9:00 am; 12 noon; 7:00 pm

Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7
Ministry Fair after all Masses

Saturday, September 13
5:30 pm
Commissioning of Religious Ed Teachers

Saturday, November 1
Solemnity of All Saints (This is Not a Holy Day of Obligation)
9:00 am

Thursday, November 27
Thanksgiving
9:00 am

Monday, December 8
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
6:45 am; 9:00 am; 12 noon; 7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 24
6:45 am Mass (there is NO 9:00 am Mass this morning)

Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Vigil
4:00 pm; 6:00 pm; 8:00 pm; 10:00 pm
(1/2 hour prelude of carols and music before each Mass)

Thursday, December 25
Christmas Day
9:00 am; 11:00 am
(15 minute prelude of carols and music before each Mass)

Wednesday, December 31
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
7:00 pm Vigil Mass

Thursday, January 1, 2008
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
9:00 am

Saturday and Sunday, February 7-8
Anointing of the Sick
All Masses

Ash Wednesday, February 25 and all Wednesdays of Lent
6:45 am; 9:00 am; 12 noon; 7:00 pm

Fridays, February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3
Stations of the Cross
7:30 pm

Holy Thursday
April 9, 7:30 pm

Good Friday, April 10
Stations of the Cross 11:00 am
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 11
The Easter Vigil Liturgy
8:30 pm (Please note there is NO 5:30 pm this day and NO confessions)

Easter Sunday, April 12 *different Sunday schedule
7:00 am; 8:30 am; 10:15 am; 12:00 noon

Wednesday,June 3
School Graduation
7:00 pm

NB The Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord is celebrated on Sunday, May 24

Sunday, June 14
Commissioning of Eucharistic Ministers
11:00 am

Saturday, August 15, 2009
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (is NOT obligatory this year)
9:00 am

Sunday Nursery

Our Sunday 9 a.m. nursery program offers an interactive hour for children ages infant to 4 while their parents attend Mass. The nursery is located in the Religious Education wing of the school and will be open during the school year on the same schedule as the Sunday Parish School of Religion Classes. Seventh and eighth grade students who wish to earn service hours towards Confirmation are welcome to help. We are also in need of Virtus-certified adults who would like to volunteer once a month. If you are interested in this parish ministry, contact Tina Annunziata at 703 893 5858 or annunzic@mail.nih.gov.

See the Parish School of Religion schedule.

Liturgy of the Word for Children

What is it?

Liturgy of the Word for Children is a program in which the Sunday scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to children in grades K-6 at the 9:00 AM Sunday Masses from September through May. Any child in this age group may participate - no registration is necessary.

What exactly do they do?

The children gather with their leaders in the front of the church after the Opening Prayer and are sent forth by the presider. They process to the Chapel at the 9:00 Mass, to a special section of Flaherty Hall which has been prepared for them with banners, a candle, and a lectern. After a brief Welcome and Opening Prayer, they listen to the First Reading proclaimed from the Children’s Lectionary. They are then led in singing a Psalm and Gospel Acclamation. Next, the Gospel is proclaimed by one of the adult leaders. After this, at the 9:00 Mass, the children are separated into two groups, K-3 and 4-6. The younger group remains in Flaherty Hall while the older group proceeds upstairs to the Music Room. In each group, an age-appropriate reflection on the Word is shared by the leader through stories, discussions, or pictures - whatever the leader finds most appropriate to conveying the meaning of the scriptures. The children are then invited to share their own thoughts and ideas. Following this, the children profess a simple Act of Faith, pray their Prayers of Intercession, and finally return to their families at the time of the Presentation of the Gifts.

How can you help?

We are currently in need of:

• Adult Leaders - to lead the Scripture service, reflection and prayers at the 9:00 Mass for both age groups; leaders of each age group/Mass are scheduled on a rotating basis; detailed resources for preparation and reflection are provided; previous teaching experience is not required as this is a ministry of faith-sharing rather than teaching
• Child Leaders - to carry the Children’s Lectionary in the Entrance and Dismissal Processions with the Adult Leader

How do you volunteer?

You can you sign up on our list today and we will contact you or you can call:
`           Nancy Griswold 703-356-8419
(if you reach the answering machine, please leave a message with best time to call back)