November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Very Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Rector Rev. Andrew W. Haissig, Parochial Vicar Rev. David A. Dufresne, Parochial Vicar Rev. Edward J. Bresnahan, In Residence Rev. Kevin Barnekow, In Residence Rev. Mr. James Waalkes, Deacon
310 South Royal Street + Alexandria, VA 22314 + (703) 836-4100 + www.stmaryoldtown.org + [email protected]
HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS 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 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Vigil for Sunday)
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS Third Friday of the month, 7:30 p.m.
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS & HOLY DAYS Check the bulletin and parish website
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE MONDAY TO FRIDAY — Following 12:10 p.m. Mass
SATURDAY — 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY — 7:30 p.m. during the Holy Hour
BASILICA HOURS NOVENA & ADORATION MONDAY-FRIDAY 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, 12 noon SATURDAY 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday, SUNDAY 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 12:40 to 7:30 p.m. Holy Hour with Compline Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Nocturnal Adoration First Friday, 9 p.m. until OFFICE HOURS 6 a.m., Saturday MONDAY-FRIDAY 313 Duke Street, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Holy Hour for Life First Saturday, 7:30 a.m. with SATURDAY 313 Duke Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Benediction at 8:15 a.m.
BAPTISMS THE BASILICA SCHOOL OF ST. MARY Sunday, 2:15 p.m. Please call the Parish Office to register in (Pre-K to 8th grade) advance and obtain requirements for godparents, etc. 400 Green Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Mrs. Janet Cantwell, Principal (703) 549-1646 MARRIAGES www.smsva.org — [email protected] Contact Parish Priest a minimum of 6 months before possible wedding date for marriage preparation. Couples living together will be asked to live separately during marriage preparation. CONSIDER GETTING INVOLVED IN OUR PARISH
Sunrise Retirement Alicia Keller [email protected] WORSHIP Home 703.309.9247 1st Friday Communion Adoration of the Maureen Breiner [email protected] Blessed Sacrament Woodbine Tom Hasbrouck 703.329.1371 12:30 -7:30 p.m. Wed. Rehabilitation Center [email protected] Altar Servers Fr. David 703.836.4100 EDUCATION & EVANGELIZATION Lectors Laurie Schultz lector_St_Marys Adult Faith Hilary Munger hmunger @comcast.net Formation, CCD, @stmaryoldtown.org RCIA 703.836.4100 x 3033 Mary Martha Guild Christine Kleiber [email protected] Date Night at the Erica Englefield datenightatthebasilica Nocturnal Adoration Helen Lynch helenlynch21 Basilica and Ann Somerset @hotmail.com Society 9p.m.1st Friday @gmail.com to 6 a.m. 1st Saturday Eucharistic Apostles Harry and Lynne [email protected] of Divine Mercy Dolton 703.960.0592 Rosary Prayer Group Call Parish Office 703.836.4100 Rosary at 8 a.m. Mass Legion of Mary Fr. Andrew frandrew on weekdays @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100 Rosary Society William Beach wbeachkoc459 @gmail.com Secular Franciscan Sadie Martins [email protected] Order asyoung001 Sacristans Steve Young SPecial REligious Mary Froehlich mary.m.froehlich @gmail.com Development (SPRED) @gmail.com Sanctuary Society Jill Stanton [email protected] For children 703.836.6414 That Man Is You Wayne Cimons tmiystmaryoldtown Schola Cantorum David Elliott delliott @gmail.com 10 a.m. Sunday Mass @stmaryoldtown.org Walking with Purpose Barbara Dwyer stmaryswwp Ushers Randolph MacPherson macpherson and Julie Guiffre @gmail.com @halloransage.com F ELLOWSHIP S ERVICE American Heritage Beth Ann Garcia [email protected] ALIVE! Alexandrians Greg Smith alive.saintmarys Girls Troop 0325 202.468.8147 InVolved Ecumenically @gmail.com Ancient Order Terry Riley [email protected] Bereavement Kitty Guy [email protected] of Hibernians Committee 703.765.9478 Receptions Margaret Susank [email protected] Boy Scout Troop 301 Dan Scheeler [email protected] after funerals 703.706.8095 Catholic Daughters Marguerite McAuliffe mcauliffe916 Carpenter’s Shelter Ed Velarde evelarde of the Americas @yahoo.com @eaglebankcorp.com Court Kavanaugh #54
Christ House Rita Meyer 703.768.3482 Cub Scout Pack 301 Mark Kramer [email protected] Janet Watkins 703.836.1265 CYO Sports Scott Bruce [email protected] Gabriel Project Becky Lilly and gabrielprojectstmary Pro-life pregnancy help Elizabeth Snodgrass @gmail.com Girl Scouts Alice Goulet downeytwina @comcast.net Jail Ministry Chris Lewis [email protected] Julie Kelly [email protected] Alexandria City Jail Jr. Catholic Daughters Kathryn Doherty kathryndoherty Pro-Life Activities Melinda and Chuck StMOTProLife Girls grades 2-8 @gmail.com Zakrzwski @gmail.com 202.270.6008 Senior Services of Annie Hall ahall Knights of Columbus Joe Castillo joe459knights Alexandria (SSA) (St. Mary Ambassador) @stmaryoldtown.org www.kofc459.org @gmail.com Shut-In Visitation Call Parish Office 703.836.4100 Praying College Moms Luanne Griffin [email protected]
Society of St. Jim Larocco [email protected] St. Mary’s Play Group Jennelle Hoffman saintmarystots Vincent de Paul @gmail.com Sts. Anne and Joachim Barbara Juszczyk barbaraj.seniors To learn more about our parish Society Seniors 55+ @aol.com Apostolates, please visit Youth & Young Arragon Perrone aperrone www.stmaryoldtown.org. Adults @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100 x 3024 The Basilica of St. Mary + Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe + November 25, 2018 + Page Three Oremus pro invicem. TODAY!!! “Let us pray for each other.” Father Edward C. Hathaway HE EAST OF HRIST T F C OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE THE KING Today, November 25, is the final Sunday in Ordinary Time for this liturgical year and the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Sunday, November 25 Christ, King of the Universe. With this feast, we celebrate the authority of Christ as the King and Lord of all things, on Please join us for Solemn Vespers earth and in heaven. It also points to the end of time when at 7 p.m. in the Basilica His kingdom will be established in all its fullness. Appropri- ately, it is situated at the conclusion of one liturgical year and the beginning of a new one. Alpha and Omega.
Follow Father Hathaway to receive daily This solemnity was instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI at a quotes on Scripture and the Saints on Twitter time when many Christians (including some Catholics) had @fatherehathaway begun to doubt Christ's existence and primacy, and the power and responsibility of the Church to carry on His authority. Pius XI’s call to honor Christ the King is no less BASILICA STAFF pertinent today. On this solemn feast, may we invite Jesus Christ to reign over our mind, body and will. Sheena Byrne, Receptionist 703.836.4100 x 3015 / [email protected] ADVENT & THE ADVENT WREATH David Elliott, Director of Music Next Sunday, December 2, is the First Sunday in Advent. 703.836.4100 x 3019 / [email protected] The coming four weeks leading to Christmas offer us a time of reflection and expectant waiting for the arrival of our new- Carmen Federle, Parish Liaison to Diocesan Office born king and, ultimately, His return at the second coming. for the Protection of Children and Young People [email protected] A wonderful Advent tradition for the entire family is the John Harchick, Director of Facilities Advent wreath. Traditionally, an Advent wreath is a circle of 703.836.4100 x 3021 / [email protected] evergreen branches with four candles representing the four weeks of Advent. Three candles are usually violet and one Mariane Leite, Assistant Director of Youth & Young Adults is rose. Or white candles may be used, with ribbons signify- 703.836.4100 x 3030 / [email protected] ing the colors. We begin by lighting one Emily Liutkus, Bookkeeper candle on the First Sunday of Advent. The 703.836.4100 x 3010 / [email protected] second, third and fourth candles are lit on the following Sundays as we pray or reflect Diane Maple, Bulletin Editor on Scripture. (See our parish website and 703.836.4100 x 3032 / [email protected] upcoming bulletins for reflections for each Hilary Munger, Director of Religious Education Sunday in Advent.) 703.836.4100 x 3033 / [email protected] Violet candles symbolize the prayer, penance and prepara- Elena Otero-Bigg, Office Manager/Assistant to the Rector tory sacrifices and good works we should undertake during 703.836.4100 x 3018 / [email protected] Advent. We light the rose candle on the Third Sunday, Gau- dete Sunday, a day of rejoicing because we will soon cele- Arragon Perrone, Director of Youth and Young Adults 703.836.4100 x 3024 / [email protected] brate Christ’s Birth. On Gaudete Sunday, the priest wears rose vestments in place of the more penitential violet. Naomi Roberts, Administrative Assistant 703.836.4100 The Advent wreath, in a church or in the home, is blessed on the First Sunday of Advent. In your home, it can be
Sara Schiedermayer, Assistant Director of Religious Education blessed by a parent or another family member. For prayers 703.836.4100 x 3023 / [email protected] and instructions for blessing your Advent wreath, see Kristin Smith, Office Administrator https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical- 703.836.4100 x 3029 / [email protected] year/advent/about/blessing-an-advent-wreath.
Alex Solsma, Director of Communications & Evangelization Advent wreath candles will be sold in front of the Basilica 703.836.4100 x 3009 / [email protected] after Masses next weekend, December 1 and 2. Money Trish Weiler, Director of Finance raised will support our Religious Education programming. 703.836.4100 x 3011 / [email protected] The Basilica of St. Mary + Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe + November 25, 2018 + Page Four
IN OUR PRAYERS
DAILY MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, November 25 WE WELCOME THROUGH BAPTISM: 7 a.m. Special Intention: Dena C. Feeney Cullen Phillip Brady and Layla Julia Levin 8:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mary 10 a.m. John Snyder PRAY FOR THE ILL, INCLUDING: 11:30 a.m. Robert Kalchthaler Dutch Anderson, Suzanne Aragona, Marc Bingham, 1 p.m. Special Intention: Gabriella & Galileo George Isabel Bucciante, Isaac Buttie, Abegail Castillo, 5 p.m. Special Intention: Monica Favela-George Mary Davis, Jean Edwards, Krystal Franco-Ermer, Michael Friedson, Doris Gillis, Charlotte Graejtak, Monday, November 26 Michael Henderson, Brittany Henshaw, Jesse Hepworth, 6:30 a.m. Letitia Boucher 8 a.m. George Carey Jackson Foltz Huttman, Paul L. Jones, Robert Juszczyk, 12:10 p.m. Mary Ellen Feeney Karen Laico, Elsie May, Terry McManus, George Merkle, Cheryl Miller, Scot Miller, Paul Milton, Anthony Nesky, Tuesday, November 27 Terry Nunan, Jeffrey Petrino, Donny and Danielle 6:30 a.m. Special Intention: Francine Kabore Schwier, Linda Smith, John Soos, Sr. Maria Teresa, 8 a.m. Cherry Bujac Arlene Stelluto, Olga Teer, Baby Andrew Paul Thielman, 12:10 p.m. Margaret M. Baker Randy Weber and Jim Zapalac
Wednesday, November 28 PRAY FOR THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: 6:30 a.m. Special Intention: Stanislas Kabore Jane Weese 8 a.m. Chuck Chernansky 12:10 p.m. William Theodore Kelleher PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Thursday, November 29 & CIVILIAN MEMBERS SERVING 6:30 a.m. Special Intention: Marianne Trana IN HARM’S WAY, INCLUDING: 8 a.m. Dorothy Woods Michael Andriani, Timothy P. Blaine, Fr. Jason C. Burchell, 12:10 p.m. Joseph Yablonsky Erin Orlich Cardinal, Casey Chandler, Peter Culbert, Alex Deerr, Nicholas David Fletcher, Kevin Gallagher, Friday, November 30 Jeremy Hill, Faith Emilee Holman, Jenna Kling, 6:30 a.m. Special Intention: Maureen Rehg Joseph A. Krzemien, Caitlin Callaghan Martins, 8 a.m. Evelyn Wallace Mark Martins, Nathan Martins, Sara McAlpin, 12:10 p.m. Drew Von Bergen Mitchell Mehaffey, Hannah Martins Miller,
Joshua Parker, Edward Joseph Parry III, Chris Quayle, Saturday, December 1 David Alejandro Sandoval, Michael Stabile Jr., 8:30 a.m. Souls in Purgatory 5 p.m. Vigil Gregory Winberry Patricia Stabile and Brian Wong
Sunday, December 2 — First Sunday of Advent Please call 703.836.4100 to add or remove names 7 a.m. Tom Nunan of individuals who no longer need to be included. 8:30 a.m. Michael Heath 10 a.m. Special Intention: Austin Smith Names of the ill are listed for four 11:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mary weeks unless otherwise requested. 1 p.m. Robert Tosha 5 p.m. Gillian Brown PRAY FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS November 25 — Rev. Alexander Diaz DAILY MASS READINGS November 26 — Rev. Michael J. Dobbins Sign up to receive daily Mass readings, audio and prayerful November 27 — Rev. Denis M. Donahue reflections via email from the U.S. Conference November 28 — Rev. Jeb S. Donelan of Catholic Bishops at www.usccb.org/bible/readings. November 29— Rev. Alexander R. Drummond November 30 — Rev. Paul L. Dudzinzki HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS December 1 — Rev. Michael R. Duesterhaus NOVEMBER: In the Service of Peace. That the language PRAY FOR VOCATIONS of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language My kingdom does not belong to this world. of conflict. Are you being called to proclaim the glorious reign of Christ the King as a priest, deacon DECEMBER: In the Service of the Transmission of Faith. or in the consecrated life? That people, who are involved in the service and transmis- sion of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a Contact Fr. Michael Isenberg at 703.841.2514 or language suited to the conditions of the present time. [email protected].
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WORSHIP & FAITH FORMATION
JOIN US FOR 40 HOURS DEVOTION When He returned to His disciples, He found them SOLEMN VESPERS ON THE asleep. He said to Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?” — Matthew 26:40 FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS
Our annual parish 40 Hours Thursday, December 6 Devotion begins on Thursday, December 6, after the 12:10 p.m. Mass. Concludes with Benediction at 7 p.m. in the Basilica before the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Saturday, December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate OUR LADY’S ARMY! Conception of the Blessed Virgin The Legion of Mary, Our Lady’s Army, makes its mem- Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. bers better Catholics through prayer, service and evange- lization. Members meet once a week for prayer, planning Sign-up books are located at the back of Basilica. and discussion. In pairs, they perform a couple What a blessing to spend prayerful time in the of hours of apostolic work each week under the presence of Our Lord during this grace-filled guidance of their spiritual director, Fr. Andrew. devotion. More information is available at The group meets every Monday, 7:30 p.m. in the https://stmaryoldtown.org/40hours Fr. Rankin House, 314 Duke Street. If you have questions, please contact Fr. Andrew at 836.4100 or [email protected].
CATHOLIC DISTANCE UNIVERSITY FORMED.ORG Join the inspiring instructors at Catholic Distance Univer- FREE, comprehensive, online library sity for a faith-filled journey of discovery. Enroll in an of Catholic resources is available at online independent study course to study anytime, any- https://stmaryoldtown.formed.org where! See www.cdu.catalog.instructure.com/ for a full list of courses. Use Promo Code CDU15ARLINGTON ROSARY & DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET ON CD when registering to qualify for a $30 discount rate. CDs are available in the back of the Basilica. A donation of $1 is requested. Please place your donation in the TRAVELING DURING THE HOLIDAYS? Poor Box. This simple voice recording is only 17 minutes Visit MassTimes.org for locations and schedules long. It’s an easy way to pray the rosary daily while you of Masses throughout the United States. commute to work, run errands or work out. The CD also includes the Divine Mercy Chaplet, a treasury of Catholic prayers and a short history of the rosary. Liturgical Calendar November 25. Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 33-day preparation for our parish King of the Universe. Commonly referred to as the Feast of Christ the King; a relatively recent addition to Total Consecration the Western liturgical calendar, having been instituted in to Jesus through Mary 1925 by Pope Pius XI for the Roman Catholic Church. In 1970 its Roman Catholic observance was moved to the Continues through December 8 final Sunday of Ordinary Time. According to Cyril of Alex- andria, "Christ has dominion over all creatures .... by es- Consecration will occur during sence and by nature." all Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Masses: November 30. St. Andrew, Apostle and Martyr. Friday, December 7 Brother of Simon Peter and disciple of John the Baptist. Vigil Masses at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) Tradition holds he preached, witnessing to the Gospel, Saturday, December 8 north of the Black Sea and in Greece. Died bound to an (8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.). X-shaped cross, at Patras, Greece. Patron of Greece, Find more information at Russia and Scotland. www.stmaryoldtown.org The Basilica of St. Mary + Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe + November 25, 2018 + Page Six
AROUND OUR PARISH & BEYOND
WITNESS FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH WORLDWIDE In solidarity with the persecuted Church worldwide, parishioners of the Basilica of St. Mary are invited to participate in a Night of Witness Vespers service on November 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. A reception will follow. If you plan to attend, visit http://bit.ly/NightofWitness.
Vespers will led by the Most Rev. Timothy Broglio, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- ops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace and Archbishop of Military Services, USA. Archbish- op Broglio will be joined by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Papal Nuncio to the United States, and Arch- bishop Bernardito Auza, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer of the United Nations. Also speaking will be witnesses of the persecuted Church. FAITH DIRECT Giving to the Basilica of St. Mary is easy with Text-to-Give! Churches, cathedrals and basilicas – and entire cit- To securely make a gift (including weekly offerings), ies – around the world are participating in the Night text a dollar amount to FAITH DIRECT at 703.215.2899. of Witness by lighting up in red. See our parish web- Complete a one-time registration page with your billing and site at www.stmaryoldtown.org for more details. contact information. Give any time by texting a dollar amount to the FAITH DIRECT number.
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NEW YOUTH CHOIR AT THE BASILICA As part of our new Children’s Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays at NURSERY DURING 8:30 A.M. the Basilica, two new youth choirs SUNDAY MASS are being formed – one for middle Our new nursery is now available in the Lyceum school students and another for at 313 Duke Street for those attending the high school students. Each choir will sing once a month 8:30 a.m. Children’s Mass on Sunday. and our existing School Choir will sing once a Potty-trained toddlers through age 4 are welcome. month. Rehearsals are at 8 a.m. on Sunday before the VIRTUS-trained adults provide supervision, music start of Mass. As enrollment in the choir grows, we hope with movement and a Sunday Gospel-related activity. to explore the possibility of a weekly rehearsal Please bring a nut-free snack if needed. time.Interested parents can contact our Director of Music Children can be dropped off beginning David Elliott, at delliott@stmaryoldtown. at 8:15 a.m. with pick-up by 9:45 a.m. Enter Lyceum through the Parish Office door, under CUB SCOUTS PACK 301 the black iron arch on the east side of the building. Join the Basilica of St. Mary Pack 301 Cub Scouts for fun in a Catholic scouting program. Are you or your organization interested in Please feel free to check us out at volunteering in the nursery? Need service hours? www.pack301stmarys.com. Contact Erin Thielman at [email protected]. We can’t do this without volunteers! AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS Adult volunteers must be VIRTUS-trained. The Basilica has an American Heritage Girls troop for girls ages 5-18. We enjoy faith, fun and service twice a St. Nicholas is the patron saint of our new month. Girls and parents are invited to join us. Contact Children’s program. St. Nicholas, pray for us! Beth Ann Garcia at [email protected]. Please pray for us as we pray for each of you! The Basilica of St. Mary + Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe + November 25, 2018 + Page Eight
FELLOWSHIP & SERVING OTHERS
GIVING TREE PROJECT The Youth Apostolate, which ministers to the parish’s middle school and high school-aged teens, is sponsor- CHRISTMAS DINNER ing the annual Giving Tree project. The Giving Tree will BASKET DONATIONS be set up in the back of the Basilica during the weekend Please help our parish give a special of December 1-2. Please take a tag to purchase an Christmas gift of food to 60 less fortunate item in support of Catholic Charities Migration & Refu- Alexandria families this year. Ways to help: gee Services, Christ House Food Pantry, St. Vincent de SHOP & DROP. Take the provided grocery list Paul Society or the Gabriel Project. Return your pur- of food items (see list on table in back of the chased item to the Basilica the week- Basilica or on parish website) to store, shop at end of December 8-9. There will be a your convenience and drop grocery items off at collection table outside before and after Basilica Lyceum (313 Duke Street) on Friday, Masses that weekend. If you have December 14 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. questions, contact Arragon Perrone, FILL BASKETS. Help arrange food baskets at Director of Youth & Young Adults, at the Basilica Lyceum on Friday, December 14 [email protected]. between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. DELIVER. Line up at Lyceum starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 15 to deliver within CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK the City of Alexandria. Join the Alexandria-Springfield Chapter of the Catholic To volunteer to pack baskets on December 14 Business Network (www.CBNNoVa.org) on Tuesday, or to help with delivery on December 15, December 4 at 7:30 a.m. at the Basilica of St. Mary please contact Adelaide Biegun at Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street, for networking, [email protected] or 703.851.3767. breakfast and guest speaker: Fr. Paul Scalia, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, Catholic Diocese of Arlington. His topic: Ol’ St. Nick, Myth and Reality! Open to everyone; $20 registration for non-CBN members. Please RSVP at www.cbnnova.org/event-3045770. Questions? Contact 2018 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION Paula Potoczak at PMPLaw@Earthlink. FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMING UP! As you think about the many blessings you and your fam- Pray for Our Diocesan Priests ily have received, please consider making a special sac- FREE prayer cards at 703.841.2550 rificial gift to support those in need in our Diocese by or email [email protected]. making a gift to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ar- lington. Look for a special insert in next weekend’s bulle- tin. Please place your check in the collection basket and note: “Christmas Collection/Catholic Charities” on the memo line or make a gift online at www.ccda.net. Your generosity is deeply appreciated!
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