703.525.1300 The Cathedral of August 4, 2019 Saint Thomas More 3901 Cathedral Lane, Arlington, Virginia 22203-3600 Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington
Sunday Masses. Saturday Evening Vigil Mass 5:30 p.m. Sundays 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m., 12:45 p.m. (Spanish) and 5:00 p.m.
Weekday Masses Monday through Friday: 7:00, and 12:05 p.m. Saturday. 9:00 a.m.
The Rosary is recited Monday-Friday at 11:40am.
The west windows are dedicated to St. Thomas More. Holy Day and Holiday Masses as announced. The bronze statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooks the traffic on Route 50. Sacrament of Penance. THIS WEEK AT THE CATHEDRAL Sat.: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and by appointment; in Spanish: Sundays, 12:15 pm—12:45 pm.
Sacrament of Baptism. Are you interested to becoming Catholic? Are you looking to receive the Sacraments of Bap sm, Eucharist, and Confirma on?. Contact Rev. Christopher P. Christensen, Director of Chris an Ini a on at Third Sat. of each month, 10:30 a.m. (Spanish) [email protected] or 703-525-1300. Third Sun. of each month, 2:30 p.m. (English)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need many Sacrament of Matrimony. Diocesan regulations require that volunteers to make our program work. you contact one of the Cathedral clergy at least six months before Whether you would like to be a lead catechist or the wedding to begin preparations. aide, hallway helper, prayer helper, or parking lot
safety helper, WE NEED YOU! All volunteers Bulletin Deadline. For bulletin submissions, please email must be compliant with the Child Protec on policies of the Diocese. [email protected] 14 days before publication. If you are not yet compliant, it's not a problem! Our background check system is now online and available at For the parish Secretaries, please call 703-525-1300 or send an h ps://www.arlingtondiocese.org/Child-Protec on/, and you will need email to [email protected]. to a end a four-hour Protec ng Our Children (VIRTUS) seminar, The Parish Office: available at www.virtus.org. Mailing Address: 3901 Cathedral Lane Legion of Mary – Do you have a devo on to the Blessed Arlington, Virginia 22203 Mother? Do you want to assist her in her role as Mother Office Hours: 9:00am-1:00pm & 1:45-4:00pm Monday-Friday of the Church? Have you considered joining the Legion of Telephone: 703-525-1300 Mary? Fax: 703-528-5760 The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members, developed by prayer St. Thomas More Cathedral School: and ac ve coopera on in Mary’s and the Church’s Mailing Address: 105 N. Thomas Street evangelizing work, under the guidance of a priest. Ac ve members teach Arlington, Virginia 22203 in the parish religious educa on program, bring the Pilgrim Virgin statue Telephone: 703-528-6781 to parishioners’ homes and do door-to-door evangeliza on. Ac ve Fax: 703-528-5048 members meet Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Rectory. The Legion also has Auxiliary members who commit to praying daily Visit us Online the prayers of the Legion, consis ng of: a prayer to the Holy Spirit; www.cathedralstm.org the Rosary; the Magnificat and a concluding prayer for apostolic faith. www.stmschool.org Finally, there is also a Junior Legion group for children ages 7 to 17. Follow us on: Twitter @CathedralSTMVA For more informa on contact, Peter Hickman at 703-528-0297 or Facebook @cathedralstmva [email protected] Instagram @stm.youth
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Clergy The Mass Schedule for the coming week is:
Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington Note: (D) deceased (A) anniversary of death.
Very Rev. Patrick L. Posey, V.F, Rector Sat., August 3 Rev. Christopher P. Christensen, Parochial Vicar 5:30 p.m. Parishioners Rev. Michael C. Isenberg, In Residence Rev. Ghenghan Mbinkar, In Residence Sun., August 4, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Mr. Peter McShurley, Deacon 8:00 a.m. Josefina Buot (D) Staff 9:30 a.m. James Turtle (D) 11:00 a.m. Leopold Drobnic (D) St. Thomas More Cathedral School 12:45 p.m. Celebrant;s Inten on Mrs. Catherine Adams Davis, Interim Principal 703.528.6781 5:00 p.m. Corrine Salinas (D)
Director of Chris an Ini a on [email protected] Mon., August 5, The Dedica on of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major Rev. Christopher P. Christensen 703.525.1300 7:00 a.m. Frank & Mamie Capilugo (D) 12:05 p.m. Joseph Bianco (D) Director of Religious Educa on [email protected] Mrs. Lynn Jones 703.525.1300 ext. 28 Tues., August 6, The Transfigura on of the Lord 7:00 a.m. Cecilia Frantz Coordinator of Youth Ministry: [email protected] 12:05 p.m. Maryann Tri schuh Maria Isabel Paniagua 703.525.1300 ext. 28 Wed., August 7, Saint Sixtus II and Companios & St. Cajetan Cathedral Music Ministry 703.524.2815 7:00 a.m. Joseph & Joan Schoen (D) Dr. Richard P. Gibala, Director of Music 12:05 p.m. Anthony J. Durso (D) Mr. Sco D. Ma hias, Associate Organist Ms. Andrea Scully, Director of Youth Choir Thurs., August 8, Saint Dominic 7:00 a.m. Maura Elizabeth Ricci 12:05 p.m. Laszlo F. Hary (D) Welcome to Cathedral of St. Thomas More! Whether you are just passing through the area or looking for a Fri., August 9, Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross spiritual home, we welcome you to the Cathedral of St. Thomas 7:00 a.m. Corrine Salinas (D) More. We hope you find our worship environment hospitable and 12:05 p.m. Kara and Michael Blaine prayerful. Registra on here at St. Thomas More is an expression of your commitment to being an ac ve member of our community. Sat., August 10, Saint Lawrence Parish registra on also simplifies the process with regard to religious 9:00 a.m. Silvia Lee (D) educa on; sponsoring a sacramental candidate; and for the planning and prepara on of bap sms, weddings and funerals. Registra on is easy to complete online on our website, or find forms at the Parish Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- August 4, 2019 Office or at the entrances of the Cathedral. If simplicity of life and the evangelical counsels of poverty, chasƟty and obedience especially aƩract you, discover that life as a priest, Join the STM Divine Mercy Group to pray the deacon, sister or brother. Call Fr. Michael Isenberg, (703) 841-2514, Chaplet on weekdays (Monday through Friday) or write: [email protected]. immediately following the 12:05 P.M. Mass. INVITE OUR LADY OF FATIMA FOR A VISIT .Any person or family that would like the “Pilgrim Virgin” statue to visit If you would like to make an altar flower dona on in in their home for one or two weeks please contact the memory of a loved one, or as a dona on to the church Legion of Mary thru the Rectory or by contac ng for a Sunday or holy day, please call Barbara Ilacqua, Mr. and Mrs. Finney at 703-521-3567. 703-598-6210.
Lord, hear the prayers for the sick in our parish family, especially: Lourdes Batol, Bruna Crishock, Jim Fitzwater, John Ford, Joan Janaro, Karen Kelly, Andrew Pinella, James Saunders. Please call the Rectory to submit prayer requests for the sick, and also to remove a name from the list. Names will be removed a er a month, unless you request otherwise.
Your prayers are also requested for our service personnel and those serving in the Diploma c Corps: Captain Timothy P. Blaine, USMC; Louis Crishock; FSO, Pvt.F.C. Dylan Cate, USA; 2Lt. Robert P. Coffin, USMC; Major Anthony Colella, ; Jus n M. Coons, ; Richard Creed, st Lt. James Law, USMC; Pvt. Killian Smet, ARNG; Major Thomas J. Wissler, C Evan J. Wright,
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PARISH CALENDAR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sunday, August 4 Limited late registra ons are available for Religious Educa on BURKE HALL IS CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST classes if you have recently moved. Please contact us.
Monday, August 5 Le ers to all registered students will be sent by the last week 7:00 p.m. Eng. Legion of Mary RC of August with a calendar and other informa on. The first day for Religious Educa on classes is Wednesday, September 18. Tuesday, August 6
Wednesday, August 7 YOUTH MINISTRY 7:00 p.m. Eng. Bap sm Class ( Reserva ons Required) th, st Saturday August 17 and 31 Girls Discipleship (Middle School) Thursday, August 8 Girls Discipleship 9:30-11:00 am in the Rectory Office. We are 12:30—8:30 pm Eucharis c Adora on star ng a Girls Bible Study group. We will begin with a snack and so- cial me, followed by the bible study and ac vi es, and finish with Friday, August 9 games. Our mission is to use Scripture to speak truth into the hearts of young girls who are bombarded by lies about their true worth and Saturday, August 10 beauty. There is a Fee of $30 (covers cost of materials). Minimum of 5 9:00 a.m. Mass par cipants. Please email Ms. Maria Isabel for more informa on. 10:00 a.m. Jr. Legion of Mary RC Friday, August 9th STEWARDSHIP Middle School Movie Night 5:30 - 8:30 pm in the School Cafeteria RSVP by 8/6 This Sunday, August 4, 2019 will have a second collec on for Sunday, August 11th Special Kids– Special Needs. The Mission of Porto Chari es, Inc. is to raise and provide funds, resources and assistance to people with High School Game/Trivia Night 5:30-8:00 pm in the School intellectual and developmental disabili es by suppor ng inclusive Cafeteria. Invite a friend and join us for a great evening! This educa on in Catholic schools, housing, work and quality of life event is FREE, and dinner is provided, RSVP by 8/9 ac vi es. Please be generous. Thursday, August 15th 2019 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal.– Living in Faith; Giving in Gratitude. Assump on Mass and Lunch 11:45 am - 1:30 pm in the Office Thank you to those who have supported the Bishop’s Lenten Rectory .Come to Mass for the Feast of the Assump on Appeal! The Cathedral is at 92% of its Goal—parishioners have (a Holy Day of obliga on). Please meet in at the Rectory office pledged $ 231,449 of our $ 252,000 goal. There is still time to at 11:45 AM. The Mass starts at 12:05 PM. We will have lunch pledge; information is online. We are asking every household in our and fill out Mass sheets together following the Mass, in the parish to support this appeal to the they extent that they are able. Rectory. Middle & High School students are welcomed. RSVP Let us join together to do the Lord’s work—works that touch the 8/14 lives and souls of thousands of people in our diocese.
The Credit Union is normally open each/every Sunday of the year Wednesday, August 21st from 10:30AM - 12:30PM except for Easter and the Sundays closest Open Gym Night 5:30-8:00 pm in the School Gym. Get ready to Christmas & New Year's. To contact the Credit Union, call to rumble! This event is FREE and dinner is provided, RSVP 703-527-1828 or email [email protected] by 8/16
Follow us on Instagram @stm.youth Figh ng for Faith: The Irish War of Independence with Rafael A. Madan, J.D. on Sunday, August 11 Retreat for Adult Children of Divorce, August 30-September 1 Dinner @ 6:00 p.m. ET, Webinar Pre-class Discussion @ 6:30 p.m. ET, The Office for Marriage, Family and Respect Life will be hos ng a Lecture @ 7:00 p.m. ET unique healing retreat, Recovering Origins for adult children of Local: St. Mary of Sorrows Church Hall, 5222 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, divorce. Retreatants will receive insight into dealing with the earthly VA. No RSVP required. reali es of their parents’ divorce. The retreat will take place from Live Webinar: Register at www.ins tuteofcatholicculture.org/ August 30-September 1, 2019 at San Damiano Spiritual Life Center in events “We place the cause of the Irish Republic under the protec on White Post, VA. The retreat will include talks, adora on, confession, of the Most High God, Whose blessing we invoke upon our arms, and small group sharing, and daily Mass. Cost: $350. Late registra on we pray that no one who serves that cause will dishonor it by (a er July 31): $400. Scholarships available. To learn more or to cowardice, inhumanity, or rapine." - The Easter Proclama on of 1916. register visit at www.arlingtondiocese.org/recoveringori or call Monica Darnell at (703) 841-2550.
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Marriage, Adop on and Modern-Day Mayhem. Join Divine Mercy A Wonderful Opportunity. The Christ House’s soup kitchen feeds Care to hear pro-life spokesman Ryan Bomberger, who was home cooked dinners to all who step through its door 365 days a conceived in rape, and his wife Bethany discuss crea ng a life-affirming culture through marriage and adop on on Thursday, year. The STM Share-A-Meal commi ee is the doorway which August 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria . enables the parishioners of St. Thomas More to par cipate and take Promo ng happy marriages and redemp ve adop on stories advantage and this rewarding diocesan ministry. Our parish is creates strong, happy families that can serve as a lights in the dark responsible for providing and serving dinners on the third Tuesday of and confused culture. It is up to us to show that in the midst of each month. Twelve mes a year between the hours 4:30 and 6:00 modern-day mayhem, there’s another way to live that brings O'clock, one of our four teams (each team serves three mes a beauty, wholeness, healing, and redemp on. The event is free, year) procures, prepares and sets the tables to serve dinner to 60-90 but space is limited. Please RSVP at divinemercycare.org. less fortunate individuals who find themselves in need of a hot meal. Currently, the Share-A-Meal commi ee is in need of volunteers to Mornings of Mercy. Divorced Catholics invited to Mornings of Mercy (MOM) Join us at the next MOM on August 10, 2019, from 9 assist in filling its charitable mission. God has blessed us all with the a.m.- 12 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Alexandria. opportunity to work in the kitchen. Without His saving grace, we Mass begins at 9 a.m. The reflec on will be led by Fr. Thomas could be dining at one of the tables. Are you ready to seize this Ferguson, Vicar General of the Diocese of Arlington. The morning wonderful opportunity to go forth and preach the gospel of our Lord, will include Mass, Confession, reflec on, prayer and Benedic on. by feeding His sheep? Please consider taking advantage of this The retreats are free, but please RSVP at gra fying ministry by contac ng Timothy Solak at 703 741-0295 or www.arlingtondiocese.org/morningsofmercy/ e-mailing us at [email protected]
Catholic Caribbean Cruise. Come and sail away on a 8-night Catholic Caribbean Cruise with Father John Shea on December Farm Gleaning with The St. Lucy Project. Commissioned by Christ 20th, 2019 – December 28th, 2019 on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of (www.commissionedbychrist.org) is joining Catholic Chari es of the Sea out of Cape Liberty, New Jersey. Ports of Call: Port Arlington’s St. Lucy Project to glean crops at Parker Farms on the Canaveral, Florida; Perfect Day At Cococay, Bahamas; Nassau, northern neck of Virginia through a series of One Day Mission Bahamas. Prices begin at $2462 for two passengers which includes trips. These one-day farm gleaning mission trips are great family all port fees and taxes. ASK US ABOUT OUR LOWER NON- events, an opportunity to help feed the hungry (a corporal work of REFUNDABLE SNAP FARES. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only mercy), and a great service project for church groups, bible studies, $350 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is very limited. For book clubs and confirma on students. One day mission trips are further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785/ scheduled for September 7, October 5, or November 2, 2019. Each [email protected]. The deadline date to mission trip is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. and end no later than 3 register is September 27th, 2019 p.m. These crops have been donated by farmers and will be transported back The St. Lucy Project warehouse and distributed “The Gabriel Project began when a priest placed a sign in to local, hungry residents within 48 hours of picking the produce. front of a Catholic Church offering parish assistance to To sign up for any of the five mission trips visit any pregnant woman in need.” And so it con nues today. www.commissionedbychrist.org and click on “Get Involved”. The Gabriel Project (GP) helps pregnant women in need of material For more informa on contact CBC Farm Gleaning Mission Trip assistance, spiritual support and friendly advice. STM has been a GP Volunteer Coordinator – Tom Pedagno a [email protected] parish since 2013, helping 12 moms prepare for the birth of their child. But our founding GP leader is ready to pass this responsibility on to another parishioner. And STM is looking for a new Gabriel PRIME TIME SINGLE CATHOLICS (PTSC) serves single Catholics 40 Project leader willing to be that person who will welcome into our and over. Meet us for: golf (every Monday); lunch (every Thursday); community moms facing pregnancy with many ques ons and needs. Mass and brunch at Ft. Belvoir (Aug. 11); Queens-of-Egypt exhibit If you’re interested in learning more about this volunteer posi on, (Aug. 17); Na onals baseball (Aug. 18); Rus Uz Restaurant (Aug. 25); email Gertrude [email protected]. Plaka Grill (Aug. 27); tour of Lee-Fendall House (Aug. 31); picnic at Huntley Meadows (Sept. 1); Annual Beach Weekend (Sept. 20-23). Are you pregnant? Do you need help? For details, see our website: bit.ly/ptsc. RSVP to Tom at Gabriel Project Pregnancy Assistance Ministry: 866-444-3553 / [email protected]. 703-841-3810 / www.h4pw.org / [email protected]
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Church Name and Address 916900: Cathedral of St. Thomas More 3901 Cathedral Lane, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone 703.525.1300 (ext. 15) or 703.525.0450
Contact Person Maria T Stillone
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