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July 4, 2021 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Very Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Rector Rev. David A. Dufresne, Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph B. Townsend, Parochial Vicar Rev. Noah C. Morey, In Residence Mr. Jordan Evans, Seminarian

310 South Royal Street + Alexandria, VA 22314 + 703.836.4100 + www.stmaryoldtown.org + [email protected]

HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE All Masses are live streamed at www.stmaryoldtown.org

SUNDAY 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Vigil for Sunday) TRADITIONAL 7:30 p.m., Third Friday of the month

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS and HOLY DAYS Check the website and bulletin

SACRAMENT OF MONDAY through FRIDAY After 12:10 p.m. Mass WEDNESDAY 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. SATURDAY 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.

Rosary Monday through Friday before 8 a.m. Mass BASILICA HOURS and on Saturday before 8:30 a.m. Mass MONDAY through FRIDAY 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Monday 12 noon SATURDAY 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Wednesday 12:45 to 8:30 p.m. SUNDAY 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Adoration with Holy Hour & Benediction Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. OFFICE HOURS (313 Duke Street) First Friday Nocturnal Adoration MONDAY through FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 9 p.m. until Saturday 7:30 a.m. Communal First Saturday Devotion First Saturday of the month at 8 a.m.

BAPTISMS HE ASILICA CHOOL OF AINT ARY Sunday at 2:15 p.m. Please call the Office to register T B S S M (Pre-K to 8th grade) in advance and obtain requirements for godparents, etc. 400 Green Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Mr. Daniel Cinalli, Principal MARRIAGES Contact Parish a minimum of 6 months before possible 703.549.1646 wedding date for marriage preparation. Couples living together www.smsva.org will be asked to live separately during marriage preparation. [email protected] CONSIDER GETTING INVOLVED IN OUR PARISH

Saint Vincent de Paul Jim Larocco [email protected] PRAYER & WORSHIP Society Adoration of the Blessed Maureen Breiner [email protected] Sacrament Sunrise Retirement Father Nicholas frnicholas 12:30 -7:30 p.m. Wed. Home @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100 Servers Father David frdavid Woodbine Judy Klesius 703.836.1777 @stmaryoldtown.org Rehabilitation Center 703.836.4100

Lectors Chris Bahret [email protected] EDUCATIONEDUCATION && EVANGELIZATION EVANGELIZATION

Luminaries of Holy Frank Spicer praydailyrosary Adult Faith Hilary Munger hmunger Mary Fatima Prayer Group @gmail.com Formation, CCD, @stmaryoldtown.org RCIA 703.836.4100 x 3033 Mary Martha Guild Christine Kleiber MMG @stmaryoldtown.org Date Night at the Erica Englefield datenightatthebasilica Basilica and Ann Somerset @hotmail.com Nocturnal Adoration Helen Lynch helenlynch21 Eucharistic Apostles Harry and Lynne [email protected] Society 9 p.m.1st Friday @gmail.com to 6 a.m.1st Saturday of Divine Mercy Dolton 703.960.0592 Adria Tayrani [email protected] Prayer Group Call Parish Office 703.836.4100 571.310.4016 Rosary before 8 a.m. weekday Mass, 8:30 a.m. Secular Franciscan Sadie Martins nannyseverina Saturday Mass Order @gmail.com

Rosary Society William Beach wbeachkoc459 That Man Is You Wayne Cimons tmiystmaryoldtown @gmail.com @gmail.com

Sacristans Steve Young asyoung001 Walking with Purpose Mindee Arritt [email protected] @gmail.com

Saint Katharine Drexel Monica Favela skdsociety FELLOWSHIP Society @stmaryoldtown.org American Heritage Teresa McMorris [email protected] Sanctuary Society Stephanie Giorlando [email protected] Girls Troop 0325

Schola Cantorum David Elliott delliott Ancient Order Brendan Cooney brendan.p.cooney1 10 a.m. Sunday Mass @stmaryoldtown.org of Hibernians @gmail.com

Seven Sisters Apostolate Mary Beth Riordan MaryBethRiordan Boy Scout Troop 301 Dan Scheeler [email protected] Holy Hour for @gmail.com Daughters Marguerite mmca8474 Ushers Randolph MacPherson macpherson of the Americas McAuliffe @gmail.com @halloransage.com Court Kavanaugh #54

Catholic Sports Helena Briggs catholicsports SERVICE www.catholicsports.net @stmaryoldtown.org

ALIVE! Alexandrians Tim Burns alive.saintmarys Cub Scout Pack 301 Patrick Lusch [email protected] InVolved Ecumenically @gmail.com CYO Sports Mary Fran Delaune [email protected] Bereavement Committee Kitty Guy [email protected] Receptions after funerals 703.765.9478 Girl Scouts Alice Goulet downeytwina Carpenter’s Shelter Ed Velarde evelarde @comcast.net @eaglebankcorp.com Junior Catholic Kathryn Doherty kathryndoherty Daughters @gmail.com Christ House Julie Howard juliehowardmom Girls grades 6-12 202.270.6008 @aol.com

Gabriel Project Becky Lilly and gabrielprojectstmary Knights of Columbus Damon Baldini basilicaofstmarysknights Pro-life pregnancy help Elizabeth Snodgrass @gmail.com www.kofc459.org @gmail.com Praying College Moms Luanne Griffin [email protected] Jail Ministry Philippe Bruno pmvjbruno55 Alexandria City Jail @gmail.com Saint Mary’s Play Jennelle Hoffman saintmarystots Group Pro-Life Activities Bob Whearty prolife @gmail.com @stmaryoldtown.org Anne & Joachim Barbara Juszczyk [email protected] Society Seniors 55+ Senior Services Annie Hall (Saint ahall of Alexandria (SSA) Mary Ambassador) @stmaryoldtown.org Youth & Young Adult Arragon Perrone aperrone Apostolates @stmaryoldtown.org Shut-In Visitation Call Parish Office 703.836.4100 703.836.4100 x 3024 The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 4, 2021 + Page Three

Oremus pro invicem “Let us pray for each other” Father Edward C. Hathaway, Rector

INDEPENDENCE DAY Basilica of Saint Mary STAFF AND THE RIGHT TO LIVE OUT OUR FAITH 703.836.4100 As we celebrate our nation’s independence this weekend with fireworks and cookouts, let’s also Sheena Anderson, Part-time reflect on the religious freedom promised in the Administrative Assistant Declaration of Independence. Our forebearers x 3015 / [email protected] sought to establish a new nation where they – and —— generations of Americans to come – could worship David Elliott, Director of Music freely. Sadly, that freedom is under attack today. x 3019 / [email protected] —— Carmen Federle, Parish Liaison In a statement for Religious Freedom Week 2021 (June 22-29), Arlington to Diocesan Office for the Protection Michael F. Burbidge noted our country was founded “on the of Children & Young People freedom to live out our faith publicly.” x 3027 / [email protected] —— Bishop Burbidge continued: “We must remain steadfast in our commitment John Harchick, Director of Facilities to live virtuously and carry out acts of service, despite the sad reality that x 3021 / [email protected] —— real threats to religious freedom exist. At the forefront are troubling Emily Liutkus, Bookkeeper attempts to remove the truth of human sexuality from the public square by x 3010 / [email protected] redefining gender, as proposed in the Equality Act, and silencing voices —— that disagree. This act threatens to remove conscience protections for Clarence Lyles, Donor Relations & Database physicians, counselors and others, while simultaneously harming vulnera- Administrator, Office of Stewardship ble populations. It leads to confusion, especially among young people, and X 3012 / [email protected] —— introduces a significant risk to women and girls who seek protection in Diane Maple, Bulletin Editor shelters and other safe places.” x 3032 / [email protected] —— I encourage you to sign up for Action Alerts from the Virginia Catholic Anne Mathis, Director of Stewardship Conference (VCC), the public policy arm of the of the of & Special Projects (Parish & School) Arlington and Richmond, at https://vacatholic.org/action-center/. The VCC 443.994.9065/[email protected] advocates for public policy that reflects , advances human or [email protected] —— dignity and serves the common good. As Catholics we have the duty “to Hilary Munger, Director work with civil authority for building up society in a spirit of truth, justice, of Religious Education solidarity and freedom” (Catechism of the Catholic 2255). The x 3033 / [email protected] Catechism also says the “loyal collaboration” between citizen and country —–– “includes the right, and at times the duty, to voice their just criticism of that Elena Otero-Bigg, Assistant to the Rector which seems harmful to the dignity of persons and to the good of the com- x 3029 / [email protected] munity” (CCC 2238). —–– Arragon Perrone, Director of Youth & Young Adult Apostolates You can read Bishop Burbidge’s entire statement at x 3024 / [email protected] https:// www.arlingtondiocese.org/bishop/public-messages/2021/ —–– statement-by-bishop-michael-f--burbidge,-catholic--of-arlington, Jackie Riordan, Receptionist -on-religious-freedom-week-2021/ & Administrative Assistant x 3015 / [email protected] —–– Again, to echo our good Bishop: “We have the truth and we must be bold Susan Gray, Assistant Director enough to stand up and proclaim it, no matter the cost. May our Lord give of Religious Education us strength and wisdom for the work that lies ahead.” x 3023 / [email protected] —— I wish you and your family a very happy, safe Fourth of July! Alex Solsma, Director God bless America! of Communications & Evangelization x 3009 / [email protected] —— Mariane Staron, Assistant Director, Youth & Young Adult Apostolates To celebrate Independence Day weekend, x 3030 / [email protected] our Rectory and Parish Offices —–– Trish Weiler, Director of Finance will be closed on Monday, July 5 x 3011 / [email protected] There will be one Mass in the Basilica at 9 a.m.

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IN OUR PRAYERS

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS WE WELCOME THROUGH Asher Remor Reyes and Serafina Bernadette Santiago Sunday, July 4 7 a.m. — Nancy Blackburn < PRAY FOR THE ILL, INCLUDING 8:30 a.m. — Kathy Stachura < Suzanne Aragona, Theresa Aranda, Maria Campo, Quinn 10 a.m. — Parishioners of Saint Mary Copps, Mary Davis, Lisa Durham, Jean Edwards, Michael 11:30 a.m. — Deceased Members of the Weimar Family < Hahn, Michael Henderson, Foltzy Huttman, Sean P. 1 p.m. — Special Intention: Steve and Kellie Trepkowski Kocourek, Peggy Lee, Geraldine (Gerry) McGowan, 5 p.m. — Special Intention: Kevin and Camille Longacre Jeanne Maday, Bud Miles, Sonny Moss, Jeff Neisse, Terry Nunan, Maritza Occasio, Grace Otero, Jeffrey Petrino, Pam Monday, July 5 Rubin, Baby Shiller, Noel Tohill, Juan Torres, Irma Valentine, 9 a.m. — Special Intention: Anthony Crisafi Manny Wagner, Jerry Wallmeyer and Maddison Wingert

Tuesday, July 6 PRAY FOR ALL THE RECENTLY DECEASED 6:30 a.m. — John W. Ortiz < 8 a.m. — Norman Smith < PRAY FOR THOSE ACTIVELY SERVING 12:10 p.m. — Charles Mammelli < IN HARM’S WAY, INCLUDING Alex Deerr, Tim Galginaitis, Kaylyn E. Krzemien, Wednesday, July 7 Nathan Martins, Sara McAlpin, Mitchell Mehaffey, 6:30 a.m. — Nilda Pedrosa < Vincent P. Pensyl, Ryan Rickley, David Alejandro 8 a.m. — Deceased Members of the Plasky Sandoval, Patrick Tuccillo, Josh Villeneuve and Sudziarski Families < and those serving in law enforcement, as firefighters < 12:10 p.m. — Electra Beahler and as emergency first responders

Thursday, July 8 6:30 a.m. — Alice Zischkau < PRAY FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS 8 a.m. — Special Intention: Marie O’Brien July 4 — Rev. Terrence R. Staples 12:10 p.m. — Jay Hogan < July 5 — Rev. Stefan P. Starzynski July 6 — Very Rev. Michael G. Taylor, VF Friday, July 9 July 7 — Rev. Lawrence B. Terrien, SS 6:30 a.m. — Capt. James E. Sheehan < July 8 — Rev. Gregory Thompson 8 a.m. — Phyllis M. Thompson < July 9 — Rev. Christopher F. Tipton 12:10 p.m. — Norman Smith < July 10 — Rev. Joseph B. Townsend

Saturday, July 10 PRAY FOR VOCATIONS 8:30 a.m. — Nora Marie Kimball < Jesus became poor to enrich us all. 5 p.m. — Roseanne Buckless < Is He calling you to share your riches with others as a priest, or consecrated religious? Contact Fr. Michael Isenberg at READINGS FOR THE WEEK [email protected] or 703.841.2514. Sunday, July 4 Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-4; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a Monday, July 5 Gn 28:10-22a; Ps 91:1-4, 14-15b; Mt 9:18-26 Names of the ill are listed for 4 weeks. Names of those Tuesday, July 6 actively serving in harm’s way (generally means deployed Gn 32:23-33; Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-8b, 15; Mt 9:32-38 overseas) are listed for 4 months. You may reinstate or add Wednesday, July 7 a name at [email protected] Gn 41:55-57 and 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19; or call 703.836.4100. Mt 10:1-7 Thursday, July 8 Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29 and 45:1-5; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 10:7-15 HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR JULY Friday, July 9 Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mt 10:16-23 Social Friendship. We pray that, in social, eco- Saturday, July 10 nomic and political situations of conflict, we Gn 49:29-32 and 50:15-26a; Ps 105:1-4, 6-7; Mt 10:24-33 may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship. The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 4, 2021 + Page Five

WORSHIP & ONGOING FAITH FORMATION

Year of The harvest is He carried out this vocation plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray with complete fidelity until at last therefore to the Lord of God called him, saying: ‘Good the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. and faithful servant, enter into — Luke 10:2 the joy of your Lord. – St. Bernardine of Siena Families and individuals are invited to participate in a Basilica of Saint Mary initiative to pray for an increase in vocations TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS to the priesthood and . The Holy Mass in the Extraordinary You will have the opportunity to host Form (the Tridentine or Traditional Latin a special crucifix for one week at a time, Mass) is celebrated here at the Basilica praying each day for vocations around the of Saint Mary on the third Friday of each month. The regular celebrant for world, especially in our parish and diocese. this Mass is our Parochial Vicar, Father If you are interested in being a part of our David Dufresne. Our next Extraordinary Vocation Crucifix Program, Form Mass at the Basilica will be cele- please contact Elena Otero-Bigg brated on Friday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. at [email protected]. Please join us.

Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge reinstated the obligation to attend Sunday Mass effective June 27. For more information, go to: https://stmaryoldtown.org/bishop-burbidge-lifting-mass-dispensation/

Q & A Exploring & Practicing Our Catholic Faith

Q: Do we become angels when we go to heaven? A: No, we don’t. The teaches that angels were created by God and are separate from humans. They have been present since creation and are purely spiritual beings with intellect and will. The word “angel” comes from the Greek aggelos, a translation of the Hebrew malakh, meaning messenger. The word describes their job rather than their being. They praise God, reveal God’s will to earthly beings and generally go about doing God’s bidding.

Angels are found throughout Sacred Scripture. In the Old Testament, an angel stopped Abraham from sacrificing his son Isaac and an angel of mercy saved Daniel in the lion’s den. In the , the Gabriel was sent to seek Mary’s cooperation in the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and hosts of heaven- ly angles heralded His birth. In Matthew, Jesus describes 12 legions of angels awaiting His command. And, angels are important in the Book of as they announced the of Christ and the Last Judgement. The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 4, 2021 + Page Six

FAMILY, CHILDREN & YOUTH

FAMILY FARM GLEANING PROJECT Commissioned by Christ is join- ing of Arling- SUMMER FAITH & FUN! ton's Saint Lucy Project to glean Once again this summer, the Office crops at Parker Farms on the of Religious Education and Office northern neck of Virginia in a se- of the Youth and Young Adult ries of One Day Mission trips. Apostolates are hosting our Family These mission trips are great Summer Program to engage the family events, an opportunity to help feed the hungry (a whole family all summer. corporal work of mercy) and a great service project for Our Family Summer Program confirmation students. Upcoming mission trips (8 a.m. to events and activities will offer all 11 a.m.) are July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9 and November 13, weather and crops permitting. Pick Basilica of Saint Mary parishioners the date that best accommodates your schedule or you an opportunity to engage in service, may participate in as many missions as you’d like. to learn new things about the faith, to share fellowship with one another For more information and to sign up, visit and, above all, to grow closer to Christ. www.commissionedbychrist.org Learn more at and click on “Get Involved.” https://stmaryoldtown.org/ family-summer-program/ You can find a FREE, Or contact Family Summer Program comprehensive, online library Intern Daniel Sabia of Catholic resources at [email protected] for the entire family at https:stmaryoldtown.formed.org The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 4, 2021 + Page Seven

FELLOWSHIP & SERVING OTHERS

From Your Saint Vincent de Paul Society Ashraf proudly showed us the certificates he had re- ceived for his service to our military in Afghanistan. He had just learned that his mom had died there and had to return. As a green card holder, he will be able to ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS MEETING come to America and pursue his dream of U.S. citizen- Are you Irish? Do you enjoy assisting the community and the parish? Do you enjoy learning about ship. On this Independence Day and promoting Irish culture? The Ancient Order of Hi- weekend, let us celebrate the freedom bernians is seeking Irish-Catholic men to join our Her- our country has provided for so many bert-Cady Division in Old Town, Alexandria, in keeping families that fled their homeland seek- with our motto of "Friendship, Unity, and Christian Chari- ing the quiet miracle of a normal life ty." The AOH will meet on August 16, at 7:30 p.m., up- America promises. Ashraf’s children stairs at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub, 713 King Street. If keep that dream alive, excelling in you wish to join the group, please contact division re- school, staying healthy despite the cruiter Joe Castillo at [email protected]. struggles of mom and dad to make ends meet. They will succeed and make America stronger for it. Help us help families like Ashraf’s. Consider joining us as a volunteer so you can meet and help families like this F3 who are our neighbors. For further information, contact (FRATERNITY/FITNESS/FAITH) Jim Larocco at [email protected]. Father David has started a new men's group at the Basilica called F3 — Fraternity, Fitness and Faith. POOR BOX The group meets in front of the Basilica Please remember our neighbors in need every Saturday at 5 a.m. by making a contribution to the Poor Box. All men of the parish are invited to attend. Proceeds support the Saint Vincent de Paul Society The men work out for roughly 45 minutes, and other charitable work of our parish. led by a different member of the group each week and finish with prayer.

PRIME TIME SINGLE CATHOLICS (PTSC) Serves single Catholics 40 and over. Meet us for a Pie and Ice Cream Social at Wakefield Park (July 10); visit to Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens (July 17); CATHOLIC SPORTS UPDATES Ghana Community Mass at Queen of Apostles Church Upcoming Leagues (July 25); walk at Glade Pool Recreation Area in Reston Registration for Outdoor Volleyball (July 31). For details, visit bit.ly/ptsc. With questions or Season 2 is CLOSED. to RSVP, email Tom at [email protected]. Stay tuned for our first Ultimate Frisbee league starting in September! SECOND COLLECTION JULY 10/11 For more information, visit www.catholicsports.net! is for the Pastoral Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. Bible Studies This U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fund Contact Helena Briggs helps the growing Church in Africa with support for ([email protected]) social justice, evangelization, and catechetical and if you’d like to join a Men’s or Women’s Bible Study! institutional development programs.

Socials Stay tuned for our first social events coming up! ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK! Many thanks to COMPASSIONATE COACHING If you have any questions or would like to connect, for advertising in our parish bulletin. email [email protected] Please support and patronize or text Helena at 540.551.2271 our wonderful advertisers! The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 4, 2021 + Page Eight

AROUND OUR PARISH & BEYOND

A periodic look at the history of our Basilica of Saint Mary parish FROM THE ARCHIVES since its founding in 1795.

FATHER O’HAGAN, CIVIL WAR CHAPLAIN Father Joseph P. O’Hagan, S.J., served as an assistant priest at Saint Mary in 1862. He also served as chaplain with the Union Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. More than 1,500 soldiers, mostly from Irish Catholic New York regiments, attended Sunday Masses on the battlefields.

Father O’Hagan wrote a series of detailed letters describing his horrendous experiences. One of the most vivid was his description of the Battle of Fredericksburg (Marye’s Hill) in December 1862:

The Confederate troops, on the top of the hill, cut down the Union forces column after column…as fast as they could advance…and could never imagine as many dead could be left on one field. They were actually in heaps…I do not know, not do I care much, provid- ed our poor men are not led to another butchery. It is horrible, and I am only surprised that the entire nation does not rise up against it unanimously.

Nearly 13,000 troops were killed or wounded in that engagement. After the war, Father O’Hagan returned to Georgetown to teach and later became president of Holy Cross College. He became ill and died while at sea, in the Gulf of Mexico, while on a trip with Georgetown President Father Patrick F. Healy in 1878. — Kitty Guy, Parish Historian

Prayer Warriors Needed! Liturgical Calendar This Week The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to July 5. Saint , Priest. Doctor strengthen the Church by ensuring that a turned priest. Founded (1530) in Milan the Clerics Holy Hour is prayed each day of the Regular of Saint Paul (Barnabites) for the reform of week for the sole intention of a specific society; today with about 400 members. Sought collab- oration between the clergy and the ; promoted priest or bishop — a “holy wasting” (cf. frequent communion. Died in 1539 age 36. Saint Eliz- Matthew 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for abeth of Portugal. Named after her great-aunt, Eliza- his deeper conformity to Christ. A Seven beth of Hungary. Queen and mother; lover of the poor Sisters group begins when at least sev- and peacemaker in the royal family; later a Franciscan en women respond to a call to the mis- tertiary. Patroness of Catholic charities. Died in 1336. sion of the apostolate. Each woman agrees to pray for one hour on a specific day of the week for a particular priest. July 6. Saint Maria Goretti, and Martyr. The coordinator of a group is known as the Anchoress. Died in 1906 at age 11. Stabbed to death by a neighbor named Alessandro, choosing to die rather than be raped. During his imprisonment, Maria appeared to We have a Seven Sisters Apostolate here at the Basilica of Alessandro and forgave him. With her mother present, Saint Mary. Seven women have been praying for our Pas- Maria was canonized in 1950. She is the patroness of tor, Father Hathaway, for the last year and a half. One teenage girls. woman is retiring from the group, so we need one more Sister for Father Hathaway (Friday is the open slot). There July 9. Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, and is also a desire to form groups to pray for both Father David Companions, Martyrs. 120 martyrs honored this day and our newly ordained Parochial Vicar, Father Joseph died between 1648 and 1930. Most were born in China Townsend. and ranged in age from 9 to 72; included four Chinese priests. Thirty-three foreign-born martyrs were mostly priests or women religious. Augustine Zhao Rong was The Anchoress of the Seven Sisters group here at the Basil- a Chinese soldier who accompanied a bishop to his ica is Mary Beth Riordan. If you feel called to this mission, martyrdom. Moved by the bishop’s courage, Augustine please email her at [email protected]. sought baptism and was later ordained a priest. He was martyred in 1815. The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 4, 2021 + Page Nine

AROUND OUR PARISH & BEYOND

FORMER SAINT MARY PARISHIONER ORDAINED A CARTHUSIAN PRIEST Former Saint Mary parishioner and Arlington diocesan seminarian Rob Kennedy was ordained a Carthusian priest on May 22 at the ’ Charterhouse of the Transfiguration in Arlington, VT. Ordained by Bishop Salvatore Matano of Rochester, NY, he has taken the name Dom Maximus Marie Kennedy.

Dom Maximus attended Saint Mary school as a child and his mother, Jane, was a teacher there. He lived in the Arlington diocese until he left for college in 2002 and was a diocesan seminarian from 2003 to 2008, when he entered the Charterhouse of the Transfiguration. He made his solemn profession of vows as a Carthusian on August 6, 2017. Dom Maximus celebrated his first Mass according to the Carthusian rite on Pentecost 2021.

The Carthusian order was founded in France by Saint Bruno in 1084 and has charterhouses worldwide. Carthusian first came to the United States in the 1950s. The life of a Carthusian is centered on contemplation and its members live largely in solitude within a community.

For more information about the ordination, please visit https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Catholic_Living/ Religious_Vocations/Former_diocesan_seminarian_ordained_Carthusian_priest/

PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE The Legion of Mary invites all parishion- ers of the Basilica of Saint Mary to expe- rience the many graces and blessings of Our Lady of Fatima by hosting our beau- tiful Pilgrim Virgin Statue in your home. If you are interested in arranging a visit or NEW BASILICA PODCASTS would like additional information, contact Diocese of Arlington Seminarian Jordan Evans, with us Adria Tayrani at 571.310.4016 or email at the Basilica this summer, reflects on Saint Joseph as a [email protected]. model of chastity in the sixth installment in our monthly Year of Saint Joseph Series. Recorded June 19.

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