October 30, 2016 - All Saints Catholic Church
Manassas, Virginia ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH This year of 2016-2017, our parish theme is We have found the Messiah. … Come and you will see. based on John 1:39, 41 All Saints is a tithing parish, giving of our time, talent, and treasure so as to give glory to God. The Gospel speaks of Zacchaeus, the chief tax collector and a wealthy man. He was short in height and so went up a tree to see Jesus as he was passing by. That day, Jesus freed Zacchaeus from any illusions that he had. Zacchaeus had an encounter with Jesus and it changed his life. When humans sin, God does not abandon us but asks us to turn away from our sin and believe that God can truly bring us happiness. Each of us has an opportunity to encounter Jesus. Despite past failings, we can change and know that Jesus’ love and concern for us can open up a new future for us. “Letting Jesus see us” is what we do. What Jesus gives us is his peace and love. Father Lee Roos November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints is a Holy Day of Obligation and is also the patronal feast of our parish. S olemnity of A ll S aints T ues ., N ov . 1 On All Saints Day, we honor all those who have died and have led lives of heroic virtue, yet whose names are not included in the canon (“list”) of saints recognized by the Catholic Church. These are saints of all places and of all centuries. The Solemnity of All Saints A Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule C ommemoration 7:00 & 8:30 am October 30, 2016 A ll the F aithful D eparted (A ll S ouls ) W ed ., N ov . 2 of Regularly scheduled Masses Nov. 2 is a special day in the Church’s liturgical year to pray for all of the deceased. It is a day of special prayer for all those who have died. We pray that those souls in need of perfection may swiftly pass through their purification and come into the presence of God. It is a grace of the Communion of Saints that we can have this special relationship of prayer with those who have departed this life. May they be purified of any temporal punishment due to sin and not remitted during their earthly lives. This state of purification is called Purgatory. The Old Testament tells us that “God is a consuming fire.” Through analogy, we can understand this purification process when we consider how fire purifies precious metals, such as gold or silver, by removing the impurities that may be within them. We can pray for the souls in Purgatory that they may enter God’s presence in heaven. While they cannot pray for themselves, they can pray for us here on earth. The Communion of Saints refers to the saints in heaven, the souls of the deceased in Purgatory, and the Church here on earth. We are connected wonderfully with others in this Communion of Saints. We pray for all who have died, that they may be purified in Purgatory and enter the happiness of the Beatific Vision in heaven. M ass of R emembrance T hurs ., N ov . 3 7:30 pm Parish annual Memorial Mass The Mass of Remembrance, our parish’s annual Memorial Mass, is to remember and pray for those who have died during this past year. All are invited to participate in this Mass. Important Note: There is no Vigil Mass on Mon., Oct. 31. Nov Tues. 1 7:00 am 8:30 am 12:00 noon 5:30 pm 7:30 pm All Saints School Spanish The Book of Remembrance is in the Church near the baptismal font and Paschal candle during the month of November in memory of our beloved dead. All are invited to place the names of loved ones who have died in our Book of Remembrance with faith in the resurrection that Jesus promises us. w w w . a l l s a i n t s va . o r g Thirty-firs Sunday of Ordinary Time I n M emoriam , N ovember 2015 – O ctober 2016 What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him: 1 Corinthians 2:9 Pedro Angel Agostini, Jr. Octavio Corzo Lois Ellen Key Gloria Rita Putkowski Maria Carmen Alvarado Maria Estela Cruz Jaramillo Phyllis Donalda Kowalewski Haydee Zavala de Rosales Oscar Rene Andrade Vincent Cullen, Jr. Verna Maude Lemon Lorenzo Resendiz Mariajoey Caceres Andrews Morgan Davoren, Jr. Juanita Grace Lister Andy Joya-Rubio Fred Anthony Augusti Rosemary Davoren Fernando Lopez del Llano Fausto Ruiz Romero Jose Javier Avalos Gloria Yvonne Delisle Kevin Clarke MacNicoll Benjamin A. Roy Henry Numa Azais Luneo Constantine DiFilippo Judith Towne Magnussen George Raymond Rump Kenneth Elwyn Ball Christian Lynn Dittbrenner Beverly Jean McDevitt Joseph Regis Scanlon Bernard L. Berger William James Doyle Angeline McKenzie Jeffrey Michael Sciscilo Marguerita Echevarria Billings Bobby D. Ford James Joseph Meagher, Jr. Richard Hannon Sheridan John Dale Blanchard Marlene Elizabeth Fowler Fresia Melo Roger Comile Simond, Sr. Arline Ann Blanke Catalina Bayani Fronda Mary Ellen Merchant Samuel Stamper Manno Bonilla Jennifer Christine Golik Donald J. Noonan John Andrew Suren Carmine Capezzuto Sandra Kay Halbrook Genevieve Paolucci John Grady Williams Constance Mary Capone Craig Julian Higginbottom Lori Ann Para Frances McHugh Zilliox Juan Jesus Cervantes James Louis Hogler George Arnold Patrick Rina Blanca Chacon Wesley Merrill Horn, Jr. Rudy Paul Peko Romualdo Flores Chirinos Anthony Joseph Iacono Domingos Fernandes Pereira Carol Jean Conde Maria S. Jensen Diedre Pundt Mary Corbin Luis German Jorquera Paul Joseph Purtell E ucharistic A doration Tues., Nov. 8, is Election Day. Please pray for the electorate of our country. A visit to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in the next few days is one way that we humble ourselves before the Lord. Take one hour before the Blessed Sacrament exposed for public prayer in our chapel. We have needs for adorers on: Wednesday Saturday 11:00 am–12:00 noon; 12:00 noon–1:00 pm 12:00 midnight–1:00 am Information: Aime (703-392-5260 or alnuar @ gmail . com ). Adorers, when you arrive at the chapel, please sign-in for your time slot so we know that the time is covered. Pope’s Intentions for November: Universal Intention: That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity. Intention for Evangelization: That within parishes, priests and lay people may cooperate in service to the community without giving in to the temptation of discouragement. A prayer every Catholic should know: Eternal rest grant unto N., O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him/her. May he/she rest in peace. Amen. May his/her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. R elief M edical M issionaries : H urricane & F lood V ictims for All Saints Parish is partnering with Medical Missionaries, who have been asked to collect items for the areas of Louisiana and North Carolina that had destruction from the last two hurricanes. The need is for non-perishable food, canned goods, baby diapers, blankets, personal hygiene items, socks, linens, towels, and the like. You may leave items in marked containers at the church until Mon., Nov. 7. Additional items needed are bedding, linens, electric heaters, beds, small furniture, kitchen items of any kind, dishes, etc., Dr. Gil Irwin will pick up larger items and other items can be dropped off at his old office at 9590 Surveyor Ct., Manassas, VA 20110, across from Novant Health Prince William Medical Center or contact Medical Missionaries, Inc. (703335-1800). 2 Manassas, Virginia ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH M ass I ntentions Oct M 31 7:00 am 8:30 am Weekday Mary Jo Smith & Family Seton School and Mrs. Anne Carroll October 30, 2016 Readings: Solemnity of All Saints Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Readings: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; 2 Thes 2:16—3:5; Lk 20:27-38 or 20:27, 34-38 Nov A holy day of obligation Tu 1 Solemnity: All Saints 7:00 am All parishioners Susan M. Connolly + 8:30 am Sandra Rogers & Family 12:00 noon Richard Wurstner + 5:30 pm 7:30 pm [Sp] Dorotea Argueta + W 2 Commeration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) All Souls 7:00 am All Souls 8:30 am Th 3 St. Martin de Porres, Religious Enrique Atilio Solis + 7:00 am All Souls Novena + 8:30 am Mass of Remembrance 7:30 pm F 4 St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop [First Friday] 7:00 am All Souls Novena + Margaret Ann DeHart + 8:30 am Sa 5 Weekday All Souls Novena + 8:00 am SUNDAY: THE LORD’S DAY School Mass: Tues., Nov. 1, at 8:30 am. Prepared by Grade 7 (Mr. Rob Tessier). The 3rd grade students will process at the beginning of Mass, dressed as a saint. 2nd Collection next Sun., Nov. 6, is for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. This collection, begun in 2013, is held once every three years. This collection gives us the opportunity to serve those who serve. With the funds raised from this national collection, the Military Archdiocese will be able to ensure that Catholic men, women, and families have access to the sacraments, authentic Catholic education, and the spiritual guidance of a Catholic chaplain, wherever they go. With no military or government financial assistance, the Military Archdiocese must rely wholly on the generosity of the American Catholic community to operate its many programs and services. Thank you for your sacrificial generosity. Secure and Easy Giving. Parish Giving is the electronic funds transfer program available to All Saints parishioners for offertory giving. Information: w w w . pa r i s h - g i v i n g . o r g or email (info @ parishgiving . org ) or call 1-866-307-7140 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sa 5 5:30 pm Su 6 7:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am [Sp] 11:30 am 1:30 pm [Sp] 5:30 pm 7:00 pm [Sp] Deceased members of George Brent Council of the Knights of Columbus Altar Rosary Society All Souls Novena + Frank Duff + [at MPCC] Purgatorial Society Jesus Blanco & Esteban Marin + All parishioners Guadalupe Franco & Rosa Maria Franco + Sp = Spanish • “+” indicates person is deceased. MPCC= Manassas Park Community Center The Sanctuary Candle burns this week in memory of Gloria R. Meszaros. Daylight Savings time ends and we resume Standard Time on the first Sunday in November (Nov. 6). Clocks are set back one hour at 2:00 am local daylight time, which becomes 1:00 am local standard time. National Vocation Awareness Week is this week (Nov. 1–7). Please pray for vocations to the priesthood, permanent diaconate, and the consecrated life. Encourage someone to hear God’s call to them. M usic B rings the G ift of J oy Looking for pianists, guitarists, or singers to support an outreach to local Nursing Homes and Assisted Living facilities. Each month the All Saints priests celebrate Mass at eight different facilities. There is a small group of musicians who assist the priests by providing music for the Mass at three of these places. The schedule is: • Birmingham Green — 1st Tuesday 10:30 am (piano in the facility) • Willow Oaks – 2nd Friday 10:00 am (no piano available, bring a keyboard) • Arbor Care Manor — 3rd Friday 10:00 am (no piano available, bring a keyboard) If you are a musician interested in sharing your talent and can be available at 10:00 am on Tuesdays or Fridays, contact Carol Rice (ckrice @ verizon . net ). Thirty-firs Sunday of Ordinary Time Civic duty: responding with charity as American citizens and children of God Election Message from Bishops Francis DiLorenzo and Paul Loverde, October 2016 Only a few weeks away from the November 8 elections, we are reminded of what Pope Francis said to politicians and the faithful, just weeks before the 2015 election. Centering us in the words of the Gospel, the Holy Father urged “the entire people of the United States” – public officials and voters alike – to follow the “clear direction” of the Golden Rule (MT 7:12), which guides us to “treat others with the same passion and compassion with which we want to be treated.” He also said, “You are called to defend and preserve the dignity of your fellow citizens in the tireless and demanding pursuit of the common good, for this is the chief aim of all politics.”Throughout his pontificate Pope Francis has encouraged all of us to become involved in political life, which he called one of the “highest forms of charity,” because it seeks the common good. The common good is “the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily.” Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1906. This means on Election Day and throughout the year – even when the political discourse around us is uncivil – our civic duty calls us to engage in the political process. As our brother U.S. bishops emphasize, “This duty [to work for a just ordering of society] is more critical than ever in today’s political environment, where Catholics may feel politically disenfranchised, sensing that no party and too few candidates fully share the Church’s comprehensive commitment to the life and dignity of every human being from conception to natural death. Yet this is not a time for retreat or discouragement; rather, it is a time for renewed engagement.” (Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, No. 16, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2015) The foundation of this “renewed engagement” is a well-tuned conscience -- one shaped by prayer, the Sacraments, learning and discerning the issues at hand and the character of the candidates and, finally, by understanding the guiding principles of our faith. Four principles of Catholic social teaching light the way: Preserving the inherent dignity of every human person; striving to satisfy the common good; and incorporating the principles of subsidiarity and solidarity. For more on each of these principles, visit www.vacatholic. org and www.faithfulcitizenship.org. Church teaching tells us the dignity of the human person is the core of Catholic moral and social teaching and the foundation of a moral vision for society. This dignity calls us to oppose all activities that contribute to what Pope Francis has called “a throwaway culture.” As the U.S. Bishops note, “Any politics of human dignity must seriously address issues of racism, poverty, hunger, employment, education, housing, and health care. . . . If we understand the human person as the ‘temple of the Holy Spirit’ – the living house of God – then these issues fall logically into place as the crossbeams and walls of that house. All direct attacks on innocent human life, such as abortion and euthanasia, strike at the house’s foundation.” (Living the Gospel of Life, No. 22, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1998) 3 As we weigh the issues, it is essential to recognize that not all issues carry the same moral weight. Our moral obligation to oppose policies that promote intrinsically evil acts must weigh first on our consciences and actions. Intrinsically evil acts are actions we must never do because they are always incompatible with love of God and neighbor. These include abortion (which occurs more than a million times each year in the U.S.), euthanasia, human cloning, destructive research on human embryos, genocide, torture, racism, targeting noncombatants in acts of terror or war and redefining marriage. As we reflect on intrinsically evil actions, we note in particular two areas of confusion that have re-surfaced during this campaign season. The first area of confusion is that one can be “personally” opposed to abortion, yet continue to publicly support laws which allow it. This is a fundamental misunderstanding of both natural law and Church teaching. The common good and Christian charity compel us to work toward overturning – not supporting or acquiescing to – all unjust laws. The basic principle of equality affirms that every human being has an equal right to life. Abortion denies this right to an entire class of human beings, and therefore permitting it is gravely unjust and fundamentally at odds with the foundational concept of equality. Indeed, “It is a mistake with grave moral consequences to treat the destruction of innocent human life merely as a matter of individual choice. A legal system that violates the basic right to life on the grounds of choice is fundamentally flawed.” (FC, No. 22) The second area of confusion relates to the institution of marriage. In response to claims that this institution can be redefined, or that even the Church could one day change its teaching on marriage, we re-affirm that marriage is and can only ever be the union of one man and one woman. This is not merely the doctrine of any one religion, but rather an understanding of our basic human nature. This clarity is essential as we consider how to vote and how to promote the common good. Choices about how to vote are often difficult. As we noted, many issues are important; not all issues have equal weight; and our preeminent obligation is to protect the right to life upon which every other right depends. Our faith tells us we must also carefully discern the candidate’s commitments, character, integrity and ability to influence a given issue. Our Virginia Catholic Conference website at www.vacatholic.org provides resources to assist voters as they prepare for the election, including a comparison of the two major party presidential candidates’ stances on important issues; a list of third-party presidential candidates; a Congressional Voter Guide; and Four Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Even in difficult elections Catholics are called to bring charity and civility into the public square. We join together in prayer and reflection, so that with wisdom and fortitude, we may choose our elected leaders with a correctly formed conscience. Faithfully Yours in Christ, Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde Most Reverend Francis X. DiLorenzo Apostolic Administrator of Arlington Bishop of Richmond 4 Manassas, Virginia ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH Through Infant Baptism we welcome into the Catholic Church: Jaden Alcocer, Madelyn Alfaro, Jose Avila, Kathleen García, Rony García, Aiden Orellana, Ally Ramos, Damian Saba, Cecilia Santiago, Elisa Velásquez, Hennessy Villalobos, Lorenzo Agcaoili, Theodore Apel, Anna Carpenter, Hudson George, Andres Gomez, Matthew Hoover, Trent Mantooth, Alexandra Rocha, Annabelle Stephens and Mason Weekes. Congratulations to those who were married at All Saints: Sean Earley & Ashley Frank and Gary Mittelman & Morgan Linares. May the Lord bless you and support you in this beautiful commitment. For Christ’s healing of the sick we pray for: Anastasia Adams, Jean Agnew, Marcella Altizer, Helen & Rakesh Andrews, Rita Arellano, Megan Arp, Lorrie Ball, Robin Bast, Robert Benedetto, Margaret Berdak, Denise Biggs, Maria Biosca, Mary Blizzard, John Borden, Ann Brien, Jay Briseno, Paul Byrne, Jane Carney, Timothy Ceschin, Maurilio Chaves, Michael Chettle, Brian Clark, Lisa Colgan, John Connelly, Joseph Conway, Valerie Corliss, Richard Cruz, Sandra Culebro, Carly Czajkowski, Robert Dantona, Peter DeFranks, Angel Dietzel, Sister Lydia D’Souza, David Dugas, Vincent Eugenio, Lynn Ferguson-Kerns, Nicole Fini, Justin P. Flemming, Anthony Gabriel, Shannon Gammon, Graciela Garcia, Sam Garman, Teresa Ann Gilday, K. Darrell Gillman, Mary Giordano, Dick Goble, Joseph Gonzalez, Claude Grant, Mike Hadro, Rachel Harley, Daniel Hazen, Danyl Henderson, Gary Herman, Francisco HernandezTarralba, Virginia Hoffman, Marie Horn, Sherry Hudson, Mrs. Husk, Mary Hutchinson, Audra Peer Jackson, Consuela Juarez, Molumba Kamuamga, Mary Margaret Kohill, Aaron Kunzer, Bill Lansing, Sr., Brian Lee, Geraldine LeFierre, Marian Lomis, John Lucas, Morris Lusk, Betty Maag, Nicole McGinn, Ariadna Melendez-Guzman, Liem Shinta Maria, Cathy Marshall, Lenny Martelli, Hazel Martino, Kimberly McNamara, Eduardo Minas, Ken Moan, Bobbie Moore, Tullis Moyers, Francis Munsell, Julie Kay Natali, Emily Navarra, George H. Nitzel Jr., Philip Nuar, Daniel W. O’Leary, Anthony Panameno, Michelle Parker, Sandra Patterson, Abigail Pell, Bob Phillips, Jackie Phillips, Tom Propes, Michael Puzynski, Laurel Quinn, Joe Reading, Jose Manual Rosales Rescendiz, Sean Riley, Megan Rivera, Rosalie Robl, Mary Rogers, Rita Rooney, Fred Rose, Anthony S., Des Sassov, Susie Serene, Jerry Shea, Mike Shoults, Diane Lynn Smith, Patricia Smith, Sheryl Smith, Stan Sobczynski, Donna Stecker, James Suraci, Barbara Tasker, Charles Tolley, Mary Tolley, Sylvia Urani, Antonio Uribe, Virginia Walsh, Kiki Warrick, Bob Weaver, George Whitfield, Collette Williams, Frances Williams, Eleanor Wisniewski, Beatrice Yeager, and Richard Zavadowski. October 30, 2016 A ll S aints C atholic S chool Upcoming events: Oct. M 31 1:30 pm Penny Bazaar Nov Tu 1 Change to Winter Uniforms 9:30 am 8th Grade Saints Alive Presentation (PAC) Veterans Mass & Reception. Join us as our school community honors the commitment of the men and women who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. We cordially invite all active duty, reserve, former and retired military personnel to attend this special Mass on Fri., Nov. 11 at 8:30 am. Following the Mass, there will be an assembly in the PAC with American Legion Post 10. A reception for all honored guests will follow in Father Kelley Hall. All are welcome! All Saints Catholic School will host a Fall Open House for prospective parents for the 2017-18 school year on Thurs., Nov. 17 at 9:00 am. Following a presentation and introduction, tours of the facility will be provided. Plan to attend and experience the dynamic, Catholic environment of All Saints Catholic School. You can make a reservation to attend the Open House by visiting the school website at w w w . a l l s a i n t s va s c h o o l . o r g . For questions or more information, please contact Mrs. Joyce D’Eugenio (703-3931490 or jdeugenio @ allsaintsva . org .) P astoral C are Cancer and Prayer Support in the church library, Mon., Nov. 28, 1:00–2:00 pm for cancer victims and care givers. WOW—Widows or Widowers. You are invited to come and join us … this is a group to socialize with, to help overcome the loneliness, to share experiences and form new friendships. Come and meet with those who have walked a similar path as you. Contact Steve Schnur (703-369-7061) or wow @ allsaintswow . org or Gillian, Pastoral Care Office (703-393-1411). I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God. Psalm 145 Are you registered in the Parish? If you are not receiving mail from the parish, chances are you are not registered. Please stop by the Parish Office to become a registered member of All Saints. Parish registration is required to be a Baptismal Godparent or Confirmation Sponsor. You may also visit our website at w w w . a l l s a i n t s va . o r g . Thirty-firs Sunday of Ordinary Time I n O ur P arish C hildren ’ s R eligious E ducation Legion of Mary, Activities Center, St. Joseph Room, Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm. The Spirit of Love Prayer Group. There is no meeting on Tues., Nov. 1. Adult Faith Formation. Catholicism: The Pivotal Players. There is no session on Mon., Oct. 31, Halloween. Next session is Mon., Nov. 7, 7:00 pm, in the Parish Activities Center. Topic: Completion of Bl. John Henry Newman, The Convert, Part I; begin Bl. John Henry Newman, The Convert, Part II. The Thursday morning Bible Study is at 10:00 am in the Parish Library, led by Deacon Brian Majewski. Adult Faith Formation Resource. New programs, movies, audio talks, and e-books are continuously being added, so please visit f o r m e d . o r g and see what’s new. There are now over 40 movies on the site that are great for family movie night. Don’t miss these fabulous, Catholic resources that are being provided for you by our parish subscription. You can view these over streaming internet at w w w . f o r m e d . o r g . Our parish access code is 16e125. Use this to set up your login credential of a User ID and password. Golden Agers Luncheon. Seniors over 55 years of age meet in the Activities Center for rosary on Tues., Nov. 8, at 11:15 am. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon. At 12:45 pm, the program, A Day in the Life of a Union Soldier will be presented by Sean Redmiles. Bring donations of non-perishable food for Bethany Food Pantry or bar soap for Medical Missionaries. 5 OCTOBER NOVEMBER Su M 30 31 Tu 1 6 7 classes 2 No classes (All Saints Day) No classes (Halloween) classes W classes 8 9 No classes (Election Day) classes Special Religious Education (SPRED) Nov. 5 Religious Education grades 3–8 will have the opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the RE session on Sun.-Wed., Nov. 13–16. They will receive an Examination of Conscience and other preparation in class. This is a beautiful opportunity to discuss this Sacrament of God’s mercy with your child. Students Enrolled in 8th Grade. If your child is enrolled in 8th grade, and you have NOT attended one of the Sacrament registration meetings, please stop by our office or call 703393-2142 to receive a registration packet and the forms that are required. S acramental P reparation Sacrament Registration Meetings. At the sacrament registration meetings, parents may come and receive information about registering their child for the Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation. Parents may also receive the registration information for their child’s Sacrament in the RE Office after the meeting date below. Nov Men: That Man Is You (TMIY) helps strengthen your faith. Our formal program begins at 6:30 am in the Parish Activities Center, preceded by a light breakfast and fellowship at 6:00 am. Sat., Nov. 5: In this session, we will strive to learn how to enter into a union with God. Th 3 7:00 pm Older First Communion School gymnasium Tu 15 7:00 pm 2nd Grade First Communion Parish Activities Center The RE Office is now on Twitter: @allsaintsvare. Follow us to get updates on the RE schedule and important announcements. November 4 St. Charles Borromeo Bishop Charles Borromeo, died 3-Nov-1584, at age 46; cardinal and secretary of state at age 22 for his uncle, Pope Pius IV; implemented reforms of Trent in his diocese of Milan; founder of seminaries; considered a model pastor by many bishops, including Francis de Sales; held 5 provincial councils and 11 diocesan synods; patron of catechists and of catechumens. Marriage Apostolate of All Saints (MAAS) meets every 2nd Saturday of the month, 7:00–9:00 pm in Fr. Kelley Hall. All married and engaged couples are welcome. Are you looking to take your marriage to the next level of joy and commitment? Interested in meeting like-minded couples? Join us for our Date Nights. Childcare is available $3/child with RSVP; refreshments & light hors d’oeuvres are served. Information or RSVP: allsaintsmarriage @ gmail . com . 6 Manassas, Virginia ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH all saints catholic school October 30, 2016 pre-kindergarten to eighth grade noVEMBER oPEn hoUsE Thursday, November 17 9:00 AM | RSVP: (703) 393-1490 2009 Blue RiBBon School allsaintsvaschool.org Thirty-firs Sunday of Ordinary Time With the Presidential election coming soon, Bishop Loverde continues his series of articles that will guide us in making decisions based on our core values as Catholics. The series is called Forming Our Consciences. You are encouraged to read it. Look for the articles in the Arlington Catholic Herald, or online at c at h o l i c h e r a l d . c o m . P olitical A ctivity at P arishes As the November elections approach, all parishioners should be aware of the following policies of the Diocese of Arlington with regard to political activity at parishes and other Church facilities and events: • Distribution of partisan campaign literature (e.g. leaflets, bumper stickers, etc.) on Church property is not permitted. • Distribution of any voter guides or other election-related materials, other than those prepared by Bishop Loverde, the Virginia Catholic Conference or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), also is not permitted on Church property. This prohibition includes any of the “Voter Guides,” “Platforms,” etc., prepared by various groups, whether they claim to be within or outside of the Catholic Church. Do not bring such materials onto Church property for distribution. If you discover anyone distributing such materials, please inform your pastor or a parish staff member. A complete discussion of our diocesan policies is available online at the website of the Virginia Catholic Conference, w w w . va c at h o l i c . o r g . If you become aware of any violation of these policies, please contact the Office of the Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, 200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 914, Arlington, VA 22203. V irginia C atholic C onference As voters prepare for the upcoming presidential election, the Virginia Catholic Conference has released its 2016 presidential guide to aid voters in their election decisions. Know the Positions of the Presidential Candidates was compiled from policies, public statements, official campaign websites, party platforms and other sources to help voters understand where the candidates stand on important issues. The resource is also available in Spanish. This guide was completed before the Virginia ballot was finalized by the Virginia Board of Elections. A list of 3rd party presidential candidates and their campaign websites has been compiled. These election materials are available on the Conference’s website at w w w . va c at h o l i c . o r g . Additional resources from the Conference, including our Congressional Voter Guide are forthcoming. The Virginia Catholic Conference is the public policy agency of the Commonwealth’s Catholic bishops and their two dioceses. 7 The All Saints Young Adult Ministry is a faith-filled, ene getic, and dynamic group of Young Adults in their 20s and 30s, single or married, who seek to engage and grow deeply in their faith. This Wednesday night (11/2) PENANCE:available between 6:00–7:00 pm PRAYER: Adoration in Chapel from 7:00– 8:00 pm PUB: head out to a local restaurant! Next Wednesday night (11/9) Join Deacon Brian Majewski from 7:00-9:00 pm in the St. John Vianney Room… lessons and discussion on living the Catholic faith with zeal. NOVEMBER Nov. 16th St. Lucy Service Project Nov. 23rd NO MEETING; Thanksgiving Nov. 30th 7:00–8:00 pm: Stacy Jackson will be our guest speaker … from Broadway Tours to the Sisterhood to Marriage, come and hear a great vocations Story … also, Stacy will share a great Mission Program for Adults called S.A.L.T. For more information about our All Saints Young Adult Ministry, contact Pam DeRivero ( youngadults @ allsaintsva . org ) or visit us at a l l s a i n t s yo u n g a d u lt m i n i s t ry . o r g . PTO C asino & A uction N ight The All Saints Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) will be hosting its annual Casino & Auction Night on Sat., Nov. 19. This exciting event brings together members of our community to raise money to support the needs of our school. Please consider supporting our parish school by attending the event, making a monetary donation, donating a product, service or gift certificate from your business, or by advertising in our Casino Night & Auction Program. A contribution from your business will receive exposure throughout the All Saints community. Your gift will be recognized in our event program, within a rolling slideshow at the event, in the school newsletter and website, via Facebook, and our parish bulletin. A donation and ticket order form with details is available at the school office, by contacting us via email at allsaintspto @ gmail . com , or by visiting us online at w w w . a l l s a i n t s va s c h o o l . o r g / pa r e n t s / p t o / a l l - s a i n t s c a s i n o - n i g h t - a u c t i o n /. Thank you for your support! 8 Manassas, Virginia ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH October 30, 2016 Thirty-firs Sunday of Ordinary Time K nights of C olumbus : R emembering The Knights of Columbus, Bishop J. Louis Flaherty Assembly will hold our annual Veterans Day Dinner, Sat., Nov 12, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The dinner is open to all parishioners and brother Knights. Join us as we salute our US military veterans. The evening begins with appetizers followed by dinner. vMilitary memorabilia from the US Civil War through the present will be on display. Owners of the memorabilia will describe the items, the importance of the items and how they were used. The event is free to all honorably discharged brother Knights who have served in the US military and to all on active duty, in the reserves, or retired and their guest. ID showing military service will be required. (DMV-issued ID is acceptable). The cost is $15.00 per person. RSVP: John and Sue Masarick (703-368-1603 or john _ masarick @ comcast . net with the number of adults. The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus are supporting Wreaths Across America again this year. The goal of the program is to remember and honor all service members buried in national cemeteries by placing wreaths on each and every grave marker during the Christmas Season. You can support this effort by sponsoring a wreath that will be placed either at Arlington, Quantico, or Culpeper National Cemeteries. Wreath sponsorship is $15 for each wreath. The Fourth Degree will be at the church exits after each Mass on Nov. 12/13 and 19/20 to help you sponsor a wreath. Please support this worthy cause and the local Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. The wreaths will arrive at the cemeteries by truck and be placed by volunteers on Dec. 17; if you would like to participate simply be at one of the national cemeteries on that Saturday morning. Give the Gift of Life. The Knights of Columbus is hosting the next American Red Cross Blood Drive on Sat., Nov. 12 from 8:00 am - 1:30 pm in the Knights Hall behind the church and school. You may use the American Red Cross website (w w w . r e d c r o ss b l o o d . o r g / a c c o u n t - l o g i n ) to make an appointment or you may walk in (walk-ins after 11:00 am wait less time) or e-mail Colin Myers (myers 6541@ gmail . com ). The Birth of Jesus Christ — The Knights of Columbus will be selling Religious Christmas cards after Mass the weekends of Nov. 12/13 and 19/20. Help Keep Christ in Christmas by sending religious Christmas cards. Information: William Bolton (571-217-6285 or wbolton 22126@ msn . com ). The Knights of Columbus sponsor their annual Anointing Mass & Thanksgiving Luncheon for seniors (55 and older) on Sat., Nov. 19, in the Council Hall at 10:00 am followed by a luncheon for residents of local nursing homes and parish seniors. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be available for the seriously ill or those with the frailty of older age. Information: Matt Lewandowski (703-335-7471). In and 9 A round the D iocese … Teacher Information Sessions. Are you interested in teaching for the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Arlington? There are 44 schools within the Diocese offering instructional programs from pre-school through high school. Come to one of those listed below. Information Programs for Prospective Teachers. To learn more and register contact Janet (j . vetrano @ arlingtondiocese . org ) by Mon., Nov. 7. St. Thomas More Cathedral School 105 N. Thomas St. Arlington, VA 22203 703-528-1547 All Saints School 9294 Stonewall Rd. Manassas, VA 20110 703-368-4400 St. Francis of Assisi School 18825 Fuller Heights Rd. Triangle, VA 22172 703-221-3868 Mon., Nov. 14 7:00 – 9:00 pm Tues., Nov. 15 1:00 – 3:00 pm Thurs., Nov. 17 1:00 – 3:00 pm Consider Serving the Church by Singing in the Arlington Diocesan Choir. If you can read music and like to sing, you might consider serving the Church by singing in the Arlington Diocesan Choir, which is a chorus consisting of music directors, choir members, cantors, and organists, from all over the Arlington Diocese. The Diocesan Choir is open to all Catholics of the Diocese who have reached their 18th birthday and who commit to attendance at scheduled rehearsals and liturgies. The choir sings at the principal Diocesan liturgies, including the Blue Mass, Marriage Jubilee Mass, Rite of Election, Diocesan Confirmation, and Ordinations. Previous choral experience and the ability to read music are preferable. Information: Office for Sacred Liturgy (703-841-2554). High School Placement Test. 8th grade students attending public schools or non-Catholic private schools who are interested in attending one of the 4 Catholic High Schools in the Diocese of Arlington need to take a placement test. Test date: Sat., Dec. 3 (Snow Date – Dec. 10). Test sites at high schools: Bishop Ireton, Alexandria; Bishop O’Connell, Arlington; Paul VI, Fairfax; and Pope John Paul the Great, Dumfries. Test time: 8:30 am - 12:00 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 w w w . a r l i n g to n d i o c e s e . o r g / c at h o l i c s c h o o l s / pa r e n t s . p h p ). The registration form must be submitted to the test site no later than Thurs., Dec. 2. The $35.00 fee should accompany the form. For students who are prevented from taking the test on Dec. 3, there will be one additional testing date as noted: Sat., Jan. 7, 2017; Winter HSPT or Sat., Jan. 14, 2017, Snow Date. Test Time: 8:30 am–-12:00 noon. Fee: $35.00. 10 Manassas, Virginia IGLESIA CATÓLICA ALL SAINTS Deber cívico: responder con caridad como ciudadanos estadounidenses y hijos de Dios Mensaje de obispos Francis DiLorenzo y Paul Loverde, sobre la elección, Octubre de 2016 A pocas semanas de las elecciones del 8 de noviembre, se nos recuerda lo que dijo el Papa Francisco a los políticos y los fieles, tan sólo unas semanas antes de las elecciones de 2015. Centrándonos en las palabras del Evangelio, el Santo Padre instó a “todos en los Estados Unidos” – funcionarios y votantes por igual – para seguir la “dirección clara” de la regla de oro (MT 7:12), que nos guía a “tratar a los demás con la misma pasión y compasión con que queremos ser tratados.” También dijo, “Ustedes están llamados a defender y preservar la dignidad de sus conciudadanos en la incansable y exigente búsqueda del bien común, ya que esto es el objetivo principal de toda la política”. Esto significa que en la jornada electoral y durante todo el año, incluso cuando el discurso político que nos rodea es descortés – nuestro deber cívico nos llama a participar en el proceso político. Así como nuestros hermanos obispos estaudinenses enfatizan, “este deber [el trabajar para realizar una sociedad justa y ordenada] es más importante que nunca en el ambiente político actual, donde los católicos pueden sentirse políticamente marginados, ya que ninguno de los partidos y pocos candidatos comparten plenamente el compromiso integral de la iglesia que es la vida y la dignidad de cada ser humano desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural. Sin embargo esta no es la hora de retirarse o de desaliento, por el contrario, es el tiempo para un renovado compromiso”. (Formación de la Conciencia para ser Ciudadanos Fieles, No. 16, Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos, 2015) La base de este “renovado compromiso” es una conciencia bien afinada—formado por oración, los sacramentos, aprendiendo y discerniendo los temas, el carácter de los candidatos y finalmente, mediante la comprensión de los principios rectores de nuestra fe. Cuatro principios de la doctrina social nos alumbra el camino: El preservar la dignidad de cada persona humana; el tratar de satisfacer el bien común; y la incorporación de los principios de subsidiariedad y solidaridad. Para más información sobre cada uno de estos principios, visite www.vacatholic.org y www.faithfulcitizenship.org. La enseñanza de la iglesia nos dice que la dignidad de la persona humana es el núcleo de la doctrina católica moral y social y la base de una visión moral para la sociedad. Esta dignidad nos llama a oponerse a todas las actividades que contribuyen a lo que Papa Francisco ha llamado “cultura desechable”. Así como los Obispos de los Estados Unidos mencionan, “cualquier política de la dignidad humana debe abordar seriamente las cuestiones de racismo, pobreza, hambre, empleo, educación, vivienda y salud. . . . Si entendemos al ser humano como el templo del Espíritu Santo – la casa viva de Dios, entonces estas cuestiones caen lógicamente en su lugar como los travesaños y las paredes de esa casa. Todos los ataques directos contra la vida humana inocente, como el aborto y la eutanasia, atacan al fundamento de la casa.” (Vivir el Evangelio de la Vida, No. 22, Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, 1998) Cuando sopesamos los temas, es esencial reconocer que no todos los temas llevan el mismo peso moral. Nuestra obligación moral de oponerse a las políticas que promueven actos intrínsicamente malos deben pesar primero en nuestras conciencias y acciones. Los actos 30 de octubre, 2016 intrínsicamente malos son acciones que nunca debemos hacer porque siempre son incompatibles con el amor de Dios y al prójimo. Estos incluyen el aborto (que sucede más de un millón de veces cada año en los Estados Unidos), eutanasia, clonación humana, ensayos destructivos de embriones humanos, genocidio, tortura, racismo, actos de terrorismo o de guerra dirigidos a civiles y redefinición del matrimonio. Al reflexionar sobre las acciones intrínsecamente malas, tomamos nota en particular de dos áreas de confusión que nuevamente han surgido durante esta temporada de campaña. La primera parte de confusión es la cual en que uno puede estar opuesto al aborto como opinion personal, sin embargo, continuar a apoyar publicamente las leyes cuales lo permite. Esto se trata de un malentendido fundamental de derecho natural y la doctrina de la iglesia. La caridad cristiana y el bien común nos compelen a trabajar para revertir – no apoyar o consentir a todas las leyes injustas. El principio básico de igualdad afirma que toda persona humana tiene un equitativo derecho a la vida. El aborto niega este derecho a una clase entera de seres humanos, y por lo tanto permite lo que es gravemente injusto y fundamentalmente no concuerda con el concepto fundamental de la igualdad. De hecho, “es un error con graves consecuencias morales para tratar la destrucción de vida humana inocente simplemente por una cuestión de elección individual. Un sistema legal que viola el derecho básico a la vida bajo el argumento de que tiene derecho a elejir es defectuoso.” (FC, No. 22) El segundo tema de confusión se trata de la institución del matrimonio. Para contestar a los que aclaman que ésta institución puede ser redefinida, o que incluso la iglesia podría un día cambiar su enseñanza sobre el matrimonio, volvemos a afirmar que el matrimonio es y sólo puede ser la unión de un hombre y una mujer. Esto no es sólo la doctrina de cualquier religión, sino más bien una comprensión de nuestra naturaleza humana básica. Esta claridad es esencial para considerar cómo votar y cómo promover el bien común. Decisiones sobre cómo votar son a menudo difíciles. Como mencionamos, muchos temas son importantes; no todos los temas tienen igual peso; y nuestra obligación principal es proteger el derecho a la vida en la cuál dependen todos los otros derechos. Nuestra fe nos dice que debemos discernir también cuidadosamente a la dedicación del candidato, el carácter,su integridad y capacidad para influir en cualquier asunto. Nuestro sitio web de la Conferencia Católica de Virginia en www. vacatholic.org proporciona recursos para ayudar a los votantes mientras se preparan para las elecciones, incluyendo una comparación de posiciones de los candidatos presidenciales de los dos partidos principales; los temas importantes; una lista de los candidatos presidenciales terceros; una guía para votantes de delegados al Congreso; y los cuatro principios de la Doctrina Social Católica. Los católicos están llamados a llevar la caridad y cortesía en la plaza pública, aún en las elecciones difíciles. Nos unimos en oración y reflexión, para que con sabiduría y fortaleza, podramos elegir a nuestros líderes electos con una conciencia correctamente formada. Fielmente suyos en Cristo, Reverendísimo Paul S. Loverde Reverendísimo Francis X. DiLorenzo Administrador Apostólico de Arlington Obispo de Richmond Manassas, Virginia IGLESIA CATÓLICA ALL SAINTS XXXI Domingo del tiempo ordinario Misa en Manassas Park 9:30 am ~ En memoria de Enrique Atilio Solis Menjivar • Misa de 1:30 pm ~ Intención especial • Misa de 7:00 pm ~ En memoria de Ofelia Lima-Reyes. E ducación R eligiosa OCTUBRE para N iños NOVIEMBRE Domingo Lunes 30 clases 6 Martes Miércoles 31 1 No hay clases (Halloween) No hay clases (Todos los Santos) 7 8 clases 9 clases Estudiantes de Octavo Grado. Si usted tiene un niño en 8º Grado y no asistió a alguna de las reuniones para padres, por favor pase por la Oficina de Educación Religiosa a recoger su paquete de información y hojas de inscripción o llame al 703-393-2142. Noviembre 3 San Martín de Porres, Religioso Martin, murió 1639; nació en Lima, Perú de padre Español y madre esclava; Orden de Predicadores, hermano religioso que sirvió humildemente a los pobres y a los enfermos, especialmente a los esclavos africanos; devoto de la Eucaristía, amigo cercano de Santa Rosa de Lima; patrono de la justicia social y de los pueblos de diversas razas. Rev. Lee R. Roos 703-393-2155 Vicarios Parroquiales Rev. Juan Puigbó 703-393-2153 Rev. Mauricio Pineda 703-393-2154 Rev. Noah Morey 703-303-2152 Oficina Parroquial 703-368-4500 Horario de Misas en Español Domingo: 9:30 am en el Centro Comunitario de Manassas Park; 1:30 pm y 7:00 pm en la Iglesia. para los 11 S acramentos Reuniones de Inscripción para los Sacramentos. En las reuniones de inscripción, los padres recibirán información sobre la preparación para los sacramentos de Comunión y la Confirmación. Los padres también pueden solicitar esta información en la Oficina de Educación Religiosa después de la fecha de la reunión. Nov Los estudiantes de las Clases de Educación Religiosa de 3 a 8 grados tendrán la oportunidad de participar en el Sacramento de la Reconciliación los días 13 al 16 de Noviembre. Como preparación, los niños recibirán la ayuda necesaria para hacer un buen Examen de Conciencia. Esta es una hermosa oportunidad para conocer este sacramento y saber de la misericordia de Dios con su hijo. Párroco P reparación 2 No hay clases (día de las elecciones) clases 30 de octubre, 2016 Ju 3 7:00 pm Primera Comunión para grados más altos (OFC) el gimnasio de la escuela Ma 15 7:00 pm Primera Comunión para 2do grado PAC La oficina de Educación Religiosa ahora está en Twitter: @allsaintsvare síguenos y podrás ver actualizaciones de horarios y anuncios importantes. Año Jubilar de la Misericordia Tarde Vocacional. Sábado 5 de noviembre de 3:00 a 9:30 pm, en el Centro de Actividades Parroquiales (PAC). Todos están invitados a una tarde alegre con el tema La Familia Dentro del Plan de Dios. Tendremos presentaciones y diversiones para todos. Habrá venta de comida. Vengan para apreciar el plan tan importante que Dios ha puesto en todos los miembros de nuestras familias Lectio Divina: La Pastoral Familiar invita a todos los matrimonios casados por la Iglesia a experiencia de oración con las Sagradas Escrituras. Este sábado 5 de noviembre a las 7:00 pm en el Father Kelly Hall. Confesiones Confirmación Adoración del Santísimo Horario de Oficina Miércoles: 6:30-8:00 pm • Viernes: 7:308:00 am • Sábados: 3:00-4:00 pm • Primer Viernes de Mes: 7:00-8:00 pm Domingo 8:00 pm a Lunes 7:00 am • Miércoles 9:00 am a Jueves 7:00 am • Jueves • 7:00 pm a Viernes 7:00 am; • Viernes 9:00 pm(después de la Hora Santa) a Sábado 7:30 am Primera Confesión y Primera Comunión Se ofrece en 2do Grado. Es obligatorio un año de preparación. Llame al 703-3932142 x216. Se ofrece en 8vo Grado. Es obligatorio un año de preparación. Llame al 703-3932142 x249. La oficina parroquial está abierta de lunes a jueves de 9:00 am a 12:00 del medio día y de 1:00 pm a 9:00 pm. Los viernes de 9:00 am a 12:00 del medio día y de 1:00 pm a 8:00 pm. Sábados y Domingos de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm Para ser héroes de Dios con el Padre Juan, conéctate a w w w . v i vat r e x . n e t .
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