Volume 39 Number 6 August/September 2017

Volume 38 Number 1 ManelineFebruary 2016 ST. Mark Catholic Community

Entering into the Church Year By Deacon John Allen

mmersing ourselves into the Church the last Sunday of the year, the Solemnity of n Solemnities are the highest ranked. They year leads us to ponder ’ life, reflect Christ the King. include many of the feasts of the Blessed , St. , the Birth of John the on the message of His life and preach- The Sanctoral Cycle primarily celebrates the I Baptist, Sts. Peter and Paul, and All ing, and model our lives more closely on saints. Feasts of the Sanctoral Cycle are fixed Day. Masses on Solemnities include three those of the saints. The structure of the and are celebrated each year on the same Readings, the Gloria, the Creed, and the Church Year helps us to accomplish these date. Feasts of the Temporal Cycle may be prayers of the Faithful. Often there is also fixed; however, they may also be movable if goals. a special Preface, and a Solemn Blessing is the day on which they are celebrated differs given. Jewish Roots of the Church Year from year to year due to their dependence After Jesus’s Ascension, early Christians on the date for EASTER. n Feasts recognize saints of importance continued to worship in synagogues and the to the universal church, including the Temple. They were familiar with the Jewish The Sanctoral Cycle Evangelists and Apostles. liturgical year, including the recurrence of The Sanctoral Cycle is the yearly calendar of the religious feasts, the Sabbath, and the feast days followed by the entire Roman n Most days are memorials. If the memo- various periods of fasting. Church. Certain local additions and varia- rial is obligatory, the three prayers for the Mass (Opening Prayer, Prayer over the Gifts, and Jews who lived in Palestine followed a three- tions are allowed so that members of reli- gious communities or different countries the Post Communion Prayer) are those that year cycle of 154 readings that covered the have been assigned for the saint’s day. For op- five books of the Pentateuch. A selection can especially honor saints of particular importance to them. In the United States, tional memorials, the prayers of the Mass can from one of the prophets was also read as a be either those of the particular saint of the commentary or an extension. for example, we celebrate the feasts of St. Damian deVeuster of Molokai, St. Junipero day or of those of the day in the Temporal In developing the service of the Serra, and St. John Neumann. The Solemnity Cycle. The feasts of the Holy Name of Jesus EUCHARIST, the Church adopted key of the is a Holy Day of and of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are principles of the Jewish liturgical practice, Obligation in the United States but gener- also memorials. In the case of optional me- including the following: ally not in other countries; Mary, under the morials, if a saint is especially cherished by a local church or religious community, prayers n Distinguishing feasts from sabbaths (re- title of the Immaculate Conception, is the specific to the saint may be used. placed by Sundays by Christians to recall Patroness of this country. Usually, the feast Jesus’s Resurrection, which occurred on the of a saint is the day on which he or she died, To focus attention on ADVENT and first day of the week) although sometimes the feast must be trans- LENT, greater attention is given to the day’s ferred to some other day because the same Mass for the Temporal Cycle than to me- n Reading Scripture systematically, assigning day has already been assigned. morials from the Sanctoral Cycle On Ash specific readings for each day The Sanctoral Cycle includes most of the Wednesday, during Holy Week and in the oc- n Beginning the celebration of the feast or feasts dedicated to the Blessed Virgin; two tave of EASTER the feasts of saints are not sabbath at sunset on the secular evening be- dedicated to Jesus (the Transfiguration and celebrated. fore rather than at midnight the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus); and n Ferial days have no feast assigned to n Following a three-year recurring cycle of some that recall important events in the his- them. The presider may use either the Mass Scripture readings. tory of the Church, such as the dedications from the preceding Sunday or a votive Mass of the major basilicas in Rome, the Chair of on these days. Two Cycles St. Peter, the Conversion of St. Paul, and the The Church Year is based on two cycles: the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Development of the Sanctoral Cycle Temporal Cycle (the Proper of the Season) St. , who was martyred in 145 A.D., and the Sanctoral Cycle (the Proper of the Feasts differ in priority. The level of prec- seems to have been the first saint to have Saints). These two cycles are superimposed edence determines which feast dictates the entered the Sanctoral Calendar. Thereafter, on each other and guide particular aspects selection of prayers and readings of the other martyrs were honored by recurring of the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours. Mass in cases where two feasts co-occur. feasts. These celebrations usually began at The Temporal Cycle focuses on the events Although in this article, the term feast is used the place where the saints had lived or where of Jesus’s life and teaching. It begins with in its familiar sense, there are actually three their relics were located, but eventually they the first Sunday of ADVENT and ends with levels of liturgical commemorations. Continued on page 2 Entering into the Church Year Continued from page 1 as March 22 or as late as April 25. The dates Gospels of Jesus’s preaching and miracles. were celebrated in other places. Sts. Peter for many other Temporal Cycle feasts depend We are encouraged to reflect on these to and Paul, several of the first , as well on the date set for EASTER, including Ash deepen our understanding and commitment as Sts. , Perpetua, and Felicity, and Wednesday, Ascension, Pentecost, and Trinity to Jesus’s message. ORDINARY TIME is the Conversion of St. Paul were honored Sunday. These feasts are therefore movable. the longest of the six Liturgical Seasons, last- by specific feasts very early. Many of the Six Seasons. There are six seasons in the ing 33 or 34 weeks, depending on the year. Apostles and Evangelists also received feast Church Year: ADVENT, CHRISTMAS, The Ordo is a booklet published for each days shortly afterward. A church calendar LENT, the TRIDUUM, the EASTER year that specifies the appropriate Mass and from the year 354 A.D. lists 24 entries; all Season, and ORDINARY TIME. The color Liturgy of the Hours for the day, as well as are martyrs. of the vestments reflects the pervasive any other relevant information on the day’s Feasts for confessors — those who had suf- theme of the Season. ADVENT is a time of liturgical celebrations, such as whether a fu- fered for the faith but not actually died for preparation for Jesus’s coming and penance, neral or wedding may be performed, and a it — began to be celebrated soon afterward. so the liturgical color is purple. LENT is the brief summary of the day’s Gospel or the The earliest was probably St. Martin of more intense period of penance, so again feast being celebrated. Tours. By the eighth century, feasts of oth- the color of the vestments is usually purple. er holy men and women were established. The EASTER and CHRISTMAS Seasons Conclusions How might we make the Liturgical Year Several feasts were introduced to honor the are joyful, and the liturgical color is white. more a part of our lives? Becoming more Blessed Virgin, such as the Conception of The colors for the three-day TRIDUUM conscious of the feasts and the Liturgical Mary (later, her Immaculate Conception), differ according to the day — the Mass of Seasons helps to draw us into the experience the Birth of Mary, her Presentation in the Chrism and the Mass of the Lord’s Supper of the Lord, the saints, and the history of Temple, the Nativity, and the Assumption are celebrated in white; red is worn on Good the early Church. of Mary. The creation of Marian feasts in Friday; and white is used for the EASTER the Western Church was often inspired by Vigil. Preparing for Mass. It is helpful to do the Mass Readings before coming to Mass and earlier celebrations in the Eastern Church. The liturgical color for ORDINARY TIME think in terms of what they say to us. There The Sanctoral Cycle of the Church Year con- is green since this is symbolic of new are many websites that give a reflection on tinues to evolve. Feasts are added or replaced, growth. Gold or silver vestments may in- the feast. One good site for a reflection based on their relevance to the changing stead be worn for important, joyful feasts. on the daily gospel is from Bishop Robert emphases of the faith community. At one Rose may be worn on Gaudete Sunday in Barron’s (https://www.wordonfire.org/) . time, there were many Octaves and Vigils. ADVENT or Laetare Sunday in LENT to St. Louis University also offers reflections However, in 1955, most of these were sup- signal that we are half way to the feast. on the Sunday Readings (http://www.lit- pressed, leaving only three feasts with Octaves: Cycles of Readings. The Temporal Cycle has a urgy.slu.edu/). There are many other free CHRISTMAS, EASTER, and Pentecost. Since three-year cycle of readings for the Sundays. resources. the Second Vatican Council, new feasts have The Sunday gospels for Cycle A, Cycle B, Building Awareness. In our homes we been added to the Church calendar. They are and Cycle C come primarily from the Books might maintain an ADVENT Wreath, often for saints from countries outside of of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, respectively. ADVENT calendar, or Jesse Tree to attune Europe and include martyr saints of , John does not have a specific cycle, although ourselves more to the anticipation of Jesus’s Japan, Uganda, and Vietnam. a text from the Book of John is often used birth. Most Catholic homes have a creche in LENT and the EASTER Season, as well The Temporal Cycle set for the CHRISTMAS season. If we have as at other occasional times. John’s account The Temporal Cycle hinges on two key events the candle given to a member of our family of Jesus’s Passion is always read on Good — Jesus’s birth and Resurrection. By the at , we might light it briefly dur- Friday since his Gospel was the one studied middle of the fourth century, December ing the EASTER season, keeping in mind by the early Catechumens. A two-year cycle 25 was agreed on as the date for celebrating that it was originally lit from the Paschal guides the weekday readings and is set so CHRISTMAS in the Church in the West. In Candle and symbolizes entry by BAPTISM that all four Gospels are included. the East, January 6 seems to have originally into Jesus’s Resurrection. We might adopt commemorated both Jesus’s birth and the In addition to the readings and the color of some of the simple customs of the Church visit of the Magi. the vestments, the hymns, the homily, often to remind ourselves of the liturgical event, Most of the dates of feasts in the Nativity the Preface of the Mass, and sometimes such as wearing a red article of clothing cycle are fixed. They are Mary, the Mother of the Solemn Blessing reflect the Liturgical for Pentecost; making king bread on Shrove God; the Epiphany (although the Epiphany Season. Tuesday; joining the M&Ms for the pan- is commonly celebrated on the Sunday be- ORDINARY TIME. ORDINARY cake breakfast right before the beginning of tween January 2nd and the 8th), the Baptism TIME consists of two parts: the first part LENT; bringing a photo of a family mem- of Christ (although in the United States goes from the day after Jesus’s Baptism ber who died and sharing it in the display in this is often transferred to the Sunday fol- to “Shrove Tuesday,” the day before Ash the Narthex on All Souls Day; and keeping lowing the Epiphany); the Presentation; the Wednesday. The second part goes from the Lenten offering boxes near the table. Annunciation; the Visitation; and the start of day after Pentecost through the Saturday be- Finally, we might focus on the many remind- ADVENT. fore the First Sunday of ADVENT, the ers of the Liturgical Season in the decor of Dating for the celebration of EASTER last day of the Church year. This period is the church: the ADVENT Wreath, the cre- was finally standardized in the West by the termed “ORDINARY TIME” because the che in the CHRISTMAS Season, the Paschal Council of Nicaea in 325. It set the date of weeks in it are ordered or numbered, for ex- Candle during the Season of EASTER, the EASTER as the Sunday following the full ample, “Second Sunday of Ordinary Time.” ashes on Ash Wednesday, the display of can- moon occurring on or after the vernal equi- During ORDINARY TIME, the Gospels dles for the Feast of the Presentation, and the nox (March 21). EASTER can occur as early sequentially follow the presentation in the arrases/banners hanging behind the Altar. 2 Parish Youth Learn and Play at Vacation Bible School

T. MARK hosted the annual Vacation Bible School from July S10-14. This year’s theme at the Maker Fun Factory was “Created by God, Built for a Purpose.” The Parish youth learned anew that God made them — and for a purpose. They participated in memorable Bible- learning activities, sang catchy songs, an activity called “God Sightings.” Each The children joined a mission effort played teamwork-building games, made day concluded with the Funshop Finale to fund the digging of effective clean and enjoyed yum- that got everyone involved in living water wells for remote villages in Peru. my treats, expe- what they learned. Family members and rienced one-of-a- friends were encouraged to join in daily kind Bible adven- for this special time. tures, collected Bible Memory Buddies to re- mind them of God’s love, and tested Sciency-Fun Gizmos they took home to play with all summer long. The children learned to look for evi- dence of God all around them through

ST. MARK English as a Second Language Pilgrimage to St. Ministry Prepares for Fall Term By Monica O’Keefe very Tuesday and Thursday teaching, help us with outreach, regis- Shrine, Emmitsburg, evening, over 180 Adult tration, phone calls, translations, and Maryland ELearners come to ST. MARK greeting new students. Twice a year, we Christian Formation Center to learn offer training sessions for our Teachers English or improve their language skills. and Classroom Aides. We are currently The Religious Education We offer extra classes in citizenship seeking additional volunteers to serve office is coordinated a pil- preparation, writing, and conversation. better our very dedicated Students and grimage to the Shrine of Our Students come from 30 different carry out our mandate “to welcome the on the countries— about 50 percent from stranger.” Latin America, 25 percent from Asia grounds of the Shrine of Regular registration for the Fall and the Pacific, 16 percent from the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in term will take place on Tuesday and Middle East and Africa, and 4 percent Emmitsburg, Maryland, on Thursday, September 19 and 21, from from Europe. Thursday, August 17. 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Christian Our Students, who range from absolute Formation Center. Language classes The group was led by Fr. beginners to advanced levels, are enthu- cost $25 for a term of nine weeks, plus Paul. siastic and dedicated. At least 25 per- the cost of textbooks. The extra class- cent have received awards for perfect For information, on possible es are $10 per term. Classes begin on attendance. We are proud of our three Tuesday, September 26. future trips, contact Ana Lisa students who recently passed their Pinon at [email protected] exam and became new U.S. citizens! Additional information is available at or 703-938-1948, extension 1. Our all-volunteer program is led by the ST. MARK ESL website, www. a four-member Coordination Team, stmarkesl.org or by calling Monica with the help of more than 75 addi- O’Keefe, ESL Coordination Team Lead, tional volunteers, who, in addition to at 703-980-9380.

3 A Call to an Ecological Conversion [Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt of a On the other hand, if you were irre- rediscover our unique value as human homily by Fr. Hyacinth Marie Cordell, O.P., sponsible… if you turned up the heat persons from beginning to end, as well at ST. DOMINIC Church, Washington, too much, if you let mold build up and as the value of all created things, and all D.C., on April 29, 2017.] dominate all the living spaces, if you things as created by, as reflecting, and as let toxic trash pile up and be scattered loved by, God. Ecological conversion he “environment” is a vast sys- around in all the rooms, and if you ran involves seeing things differently. It in- tem and network of relation- out of water in your home because of volves acting differently. It calls us to Tships that contains and sustains overuse, your home would increasingly change on personal and societal levels. all living things here on earth. In short, become unlivable and intolerable. It On the personal level, there is much it is our home. It is a home for life. It is would increasingly make you, your fam- we can do. We can learn, increasingly, our “common home,” as Francis ily members, your visitors, and all your to act not only with our own good and calls it. All living things (as far as we pets and plants sick. At a certain point, convenience in mind, but above all to know) live in this common home. All it would even start to threaten lives. think and choose according to what is living things depend on the well-being Besides that, neglecting and ruining best for all, especially for the poor and of this home. your home would be very disrespectful for future generations. This ecological to your parents who gave you the home. I want you to imagine that your parents conversion calls us to self-examination: gave you a great gift one Christmas: That is the condition in which we find to make an inventory of our lives and a new home for you to live in, a new ourselves today. From the Industrial habits, so that we can learn to be bet- home that you did not build. It would Revolution to today, we, as a human ter stewards of our common home and be a pure gift and a great gift indeed. race, have made great advances in sci- its resources, which are meant for the Now, if you were to take good care of ence and technology. But we have not good of all: this home, you could have many guests always been attentive to the conse- over (including your parents), and you quences of our decisions. We have not n “Green transportation”: driving less, could build up an atmosphere of love been sufficiently attentive to the effect walking and biking more, using public and goodness, giving rise to many mem- of our actions on the climate, on the transportation more, and carpooling ories. And if you kept it in good shape, poor, on future generations, on ecosys- n “Green eating”: eating less meat you could hand it on in great condition tems and their many species, on air and and dairy that consume a tremendous for many generations to come. Think water, and on the whole system of the amount of resources, and eating a more about how happy and proud your par- planet. We have chosen many short- plant-based diet — perhaps the biggest ents would be. You would be honoring term goods for ourselves at the expense personal impact we can have them by making such good use of the of many other precious goods, both gift they gave you. present and in the future. n “Green disposal”: trying to reuse and repurpose things, and when disposable Throwaway Culture items are used, to favor compostable In many ways, we have created for our- and biodegradable items, so as to recy- The Divine Image selves a culture of overconsumption cle and throw away as little as possible in Creation and waste, a culture in which we value persons and things only to the degree n “Green energy”: using less electricity, “The contemplation of that they are useful for us in the present heat, gas, air conditioning, and water; nature reveals not only the moment, afterward discarding them as using them more efficiently and grate- Creator but also our role if they have no value — a culture that fully, and moving as much as possible in the world He created. fittingly calls the “throwa- to renewable, sustainable, and cleaner energy and away from nonrenewable, With faith, it reveals the way culture.” Unfortunately, there is still a lot of ignorance about the situation dirty, and unsustainable energy. greatness of our dignity and the extent of the damaging effects And “green cleaning” and “green gar- as creatures created in His of our overconsumption and waste. dening and landscaping” and “green image. In order to have life And there is still a lot of resistance to shopping,” and more. and have it abundantly, change, even among many Christians, in order to reestablish the unfortunately. At the heart of it all is a revolution of original harmony of crea- Call to Ecological Conversion the heart, a change toward responsibility tion, we must respect this This is why Pope St. John Paul II, Pope and virtue, a transition to thinking about the common good, future generations, divine image in all of crea- Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis more recently and in a magnified way have the poor, other living beings, God’s glo- tion, especially in human called the Church, and the world, to ry, and the environment in all our deci- life itself.” an “ecological conversion.” This eco- sions, instead of thinking only in terms Pope John Paul II logical conversion involves recovering of a short-term, fleeting, and superficial a spirituality of creation, in which we good or convenience for ourselves.

4 The Season of Creation: September 1–October 4 By Annette Kane hat began as a Day of Prayer our sins against creation and against the symbolic action that will incorporate for Creation in 1989 has be- poor and to translate this confession the needs of the poor and the preserva- Wcome a Season of Creation, into ways of thinking and acting that tion of the planet. There will be similar uniting Christians worldwide in prayer are more respectful of creation. symbolic actions in key locations, such and activities on behalf of our com- ST. MARK will observe this month of as the Amazon rainforest, vulnerable mon home. This year, the season opens prayer and action on behalf of crea- island nations like the Philippines, and on September 1 and concludes on the tion by holding an Ecumenical Prayer the Tar Sands of Canada. Memorial of St. Francis on October 4. Service for creation on September The Season of Creation is a powerful This initiative has the endorsement 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel. During tie to bring together Christians in our of the Roman , the the month, along with thousands of common concern for creation. Mindful Orthodox Church, the Anglican Catholics throughout the world, Parish that this year marks the 500th anniver- Communion, and the World Council members will be invited to endorse the sary of the Protestant Reformation, of Churches, who will encourage their “Laudato Sí” pledge, to commit to pray- the Season of Creation serves as an communities, in the words of Pope ing with and for creation, living more important witness of how Christians, Francis, “ to hear the cry of the earth, simply, and advocating for our common regardless of their denominational line, the cry of the poor”. home. are united in prayer and action for our Pope Francis calls on us to acknowledge Additionally, ST. MARK will host a common heritage.

Living on the Water’s Edge By Ann Ramish

y husband and I recently Here are some photos of what we saw. traveled to Vietnam and visit- Keep in mind that we were there at the Med some of the kinds of com- end of the dry season. They are ill pre- munities to which the Pope referred. pared for a rise in the water level.

Each family in the village owns two boats. Boats are used as floating stores and houseboats. Both everyday experience and Fish are collected in a floating village in scientific research show that the Halong Bay. gravest effects of all attacks on the environment are suffered by the poorest. For example, the depletion of fishing reserves es- pecially hurts small fishing com- munities without the means to Vegetables are for sale. replace those resources; water pollution particularly affects the poor who cannot buy bottled water; and rises in the sea level mainly affect impoverished coast- al populations who have nowhere else to go. Pope Francis Laudato Sí, 48 High water marks indicate large varia- The local market features fish. tions in Hoi An. 5 ST. Mark Participates in Annual Youth Conference at Steubenville

ST. MARK youth and chaperones joined with those from Bishop O’Connell High School to travel to the Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, for the Annual Youth Conference, held this year from July 14-16. Over 2,400 youth attended the event, heard inspiring speakers, enjoyed music and fellowship, attended daily Mass, and had time for informal sports and socializing.

ST. MARK group gathered to leave for ST. MARK and Bishop O’Connell The group assembled after Mass on Steubenville Friday morning, July 14. participants enjoyed lunch on Sunday, July 16. Saturday.

Workcamp ST. MARK youth and adult vol- unteers joined with more than 1,300 others from the Diocese for the Diocesan Workcamp in Massaponax, Virginia, from June 24-30. They helped mem- bers of the community to keep their homes safer, warmer, and drier. The youth held fundrais- ers supported by members of the Parish and the community M&Ms Celebrate Summer earlier in the year to support their trip. The Maturing Matters (M&Ms) group enjoyed a bountiful summer barbeque at the home of Joe Kolasch on July 8. What a Date! August 20

Sunday Concert, All enjoyed the music of guest violinist Henry Flory at a classi- cal music concert at 3:00 p.m. on August 20 in the Church. A reception followed in the Msgr. Cassidy Activities Center.

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Adult Faith Formation Opportunities Milestones

ST. MARK offers an array of programs to help adults to continue to grow in NEW PARISHIONERS the Faith. Parishioners may select either a short-term or long-term group — or ST. MARK welcomes the following new both! Parishioners to our Parish family: Erin and Benbebbick Little Rock Scripture Study: The Acts of the Apostles study will begin on Tuesday, October 3, at 10:00 a.m. and end on November 14. Mehan Durling Jennifer and Paul Fiorenza The Book of Revelation: Dr. Scott Hahn’s The End will be used to study the Book of Revelation, beginning on Thursday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m. and ending Gregory and Jina Giusto on November 9. Jennifer and Marcin Gmerek Small Communities of Faith (SCFs): Groups meet in homes to read the Charlene and Donald Munch Scriptures, pray, and discuss sacred readings, emphasizing “What the Scriptures Lauran and Marc Plante are saying, today, in the 21st century”. Members share their faith and become Mary Reddy better grounded in Catholic values. SCFs build community, and participants feel more connected to the larger Parish. To learn more, join us for our annual Wine Joseph Timmes and Cheese gathering on the plaza on September 16 after the 5:30 p.m. Mass. BAPTISM Study of Laudato Sí (On Care for Our Common Home): This group will meet on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. from October 5 to November 16 to Claire Rose Brownell study Pope Francis’ encyclical. Margaret Ann Delaney Lord, Teach Me to Pray: Groups are forming for all three parts of this David William Matthews, Jr. Ignatian Spirituality Group starting in September. Days and times will be deter- mined, depending on interest levels. MATRIMONY Book Clubs: One group meets the second Wednesday of the month, JoAnne Surico and September through May, at 1:15 p.m. in Room C-104. The Spiritual Classics group, led by Fr. Paul, meets the second Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in Joseph O’Leary the Chapel. Men’s chapter of Christians in Commerce: This group meets every DEATHS Wednesday for prayer, teaching, small group discussion, and fellowship from The following Parishioners 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. in the Choir Room. Contact Jerry Wilkowski at 703-255- entered 9083 for more information. into eternal life: Cursillo Weekends: The Cursillo is an opportunity to examine and celebrate Sharon Morfit yourself, your relationship with Christ, and your relationship with the Christian community. The upcoming men’s weekend will be October 26-29; the women’s Odette O’Donnell weekend will be -17. After the Cursillo weekend, you will have the Thomas Twohey opportunity to meet with other ST. MARK Cursillistas for a weekly reunion. Enrico DaVoli Online Courses: Boston College offers online classes called “Crossroads,” William Scanlon which are inexpensive and excellent. To register, go to: http://www.bc.edu/ schools/stm/crossroads/homepage.html. Maneline is the publication of ST. Sunday Morning Program MARK Catholic Community, 9970 All are invited to join us on Sunday, October 1, 15, 29 and November 12 for a Vale Road, Vienna, VA 22181. It is new four-part workshop series on Working for Our Father. The sessions will be published nine times a year, with a held at 9:30 a.m. in the Gym. The series is designed to assist Baptized Christians December/January issue, a June/ in integrating their work life into their Christian faith and will be presented July issue, and an August/September by Christians in Commerce members. The series includes personal testimony, short video presentation, reflections, and small group discussions. issue. Individuals wishing to submit articles should contact a member of There will be four presentations: the editorial team. n October 1: Accepting the Father’s Gift of Work Editors: n October 15: Triumphing over Toil, Trials, and Temptations Mary Fisk: [email protected] n October 29: Aligning Your Career to God’s Mission Ann Ramish: n November 12: Operating in the Fruit of the Spirit [email protected] For more information on Religious Education programs, contact Jean Artist: Susan Scanlon: Lupinacci at 703-938-1948 x2 or [email protected]. [email protected]

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August September August 23-24 Staff Retreat September 1 First Friday Adoration August 25 ST. MARK School New Family Welcome September 4 Labor Day August 27 Adult Faith Formation Information September 8 Movie Night Session September 10 Youth and Family Mass August 28 ST. MARK School First Day of Classes September 10 First day of Religious Education classes September 16 Small Communities of Faith Reception September 16-17 Stewardship Sunday September 17 High School FUEL Kickoff September 24 Fall Festival September 29 Junior High Youth Kickoff

October October 1 Youth and Family Mass October 6 First Friday Adoration October 9 Columbus Day October 15 Donuts after 8:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses

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