Volume 41 Number 6 August/September 2019 M aneline ST. MARK Catholic Community

Preparing for the Season of Creation: September 1–October 4 By Annette Kane, Co-Chair, Care for Our Common Home Team

he “Season of Creation” may prayers of gratitude for the abundance not be a household phrase of life and for renewed respect and care Tamong Catholics. That is be- for Creation. Words from Pope Francis cause the observance of the Season is n The Blessing of Animals on the t is not enough to think of relatively new. In 1989, the Patriarch Memorial feast day of St. Francis of different species merely as of the Orthodox Church proclaimed Assisi on October 4 will offer praise and “I a Day of Prayer for Creation that was gratitude to God for all created beings. potential ‘resources’ to be exploit- embraced by the other major Christian n ed, while overlooking the fact that churches in 2001 and by Pope Francis A Family Nature Walk will be held on for the Roman Catholic Church in September 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Walker they have value in themselves. Each Nature Center in Reston; the focus will 2015. The Day of Prayer was expanded year sees the disappearance of into a Season of Creation that extends be on the diversity of life in our com- from September 1 to October 4, the mon home. See future Bulletins for more thousands of plant and animal spe- information. Memorial feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. cies that we will never know, which n A reflection on “Climate Change, During the Season of Creation, Christians our children will never see, because on six continents participate in communi- Conflict, and Migration in the light of ty events to deepen their love for Creator, Catholic Social Teaching” will be pre- they have been lost forever. The Creation, and one another. The theme sented on September 22 at 1:00 p.m. by great majority becomes extinct for Walter Grazer, who served at the U.S. of the 2019 Season of Creation is the reasons related to human activity. “Web of Life”, which reflects both the Bishops Conference as Manager of the Environmental Justice program and role that all people have as stewards of Because of us, thousands of species creation and the urgent need to protect as Deputy Director for Migration and biodiversity. According to the United Refugee Services. will no longer give glory to God by Nations, an estimated one million species n Activities at the Fall Festival on their very existence, nor convey their are under threat of extinction, primarily September 29 will focus on recycling message to us. We have no such right.” due to “our way of life”. options for households. Source: “Laudato Si,” 33-34 The 2019 initiative was put forth in a In a letter addressed to Christian com- letter signed by Cardinal Peter Turkson, munities worldwide, faith leaders who the head of the Vatican’s Development have endorsed the Season of Creation dicastery; Archbishop Job of Telemessos, write: “We are part of a single, wondrously on behalf of Ecumenical Patriarch complex web of life woven by God. Each Bartholomew; Archbishop of Canterbury year from September 1–October 4, the Justin Welby; and Reverend Olav Tveit, Christian family celebrates the good gift the General Secretary of the World of Creation…. This season of Creation Council of Churches. we offer our reflections on the web of life itself, in the hope that they might ST. MARK will participate in the Season provoke richer contemplation and deeper of Creation through prayer, reflection, responses among us. We do it in an ecu- and action. menical spirit and in acknowledging that n Prayers for Creation will be offered Creation is given as a gift to all of us and through intercessions at Mass. Individuals that we are called to shared responsibility and families are encouraged to offer for its protection”. October is Respect Life Month!

ctober is Respect Life Month, the blockbuster film UNPLANNED of the Body of Christ in a spirit of unity and Sunday, October 6, is saved lives, changed hearts, and brought to join in repentance and ask God’s grace Respect Life Sunday. The more new prayer warriors to the streets to turn hearts and minds from a culture O of death to life and end abortion”. ST. MARK Pro-Life group is final- in front of abortion facilities than ever izing plans for ways in which the before. There were 30 percent more 40 Days for Life campaigns have three Parish can celebrate Life. volunteers, 94 abortion workers ex- complementary elements: pressed interest in quitting, 4 mothers n Participate in the Fall 2019 40 Days 1. Prayer and Fasting: People of faith for Life Campaign from Wednesday, chose life, abortion clients decreased by and conscience unite in prayer and fast- September 25, to Sunday, November 25 percent at some locations, calls to the ing, knowing that “with God, all things 3. ST. MARK will be praying at the abortion pill reversal hotline increased are possible”. Falls Church Healthcare Center at 900 by 30 percent, and Vigil participation increased by 15 percent. 2. Community Outreach: The pro-life S. Washington St., Falls Church. The message is taken to local communities. n Contribute clothing, diapers, blan- hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You 3. Peaceful Vigils: Peaceful public prayer kets or other baby items to the can sign up at https://40daysforlife. ST. events, often outside of abortion facili- Baby Shower on October 12- com/local-campaigns/falls- MARK ties, provide opportunities to witness 13. The Shower will be held before and church/. This schedule will let you to the inherent value of all human life. after the Masses to support A Woman’s know when other people will be pre- Specific prayer requests include the fol- Choice in Herndon. sent. Signs for use by participants will lowing groups: Women at risk of having be available by the mailboxes outside 40 Days for Life an abortion; innocent children at risk of Parish Office. Please return the signs. September 25–November 3 perishing; men and women carrying the n Come and see the movie, The Vision Statement of 40 Days for Life pain of a past abortion experience; work- UNPLANNED, in the Cassidy states that the group is “a focused pro-life ers at Planned Parenthood facilities and Activities Center on Friday, October campaign with a vision to access God’s abortion centers; local, regional, and na- 4. Wine and cheese will be served at power through prayer, fasting, and peace- tional leaders; revival and renewal in our 7:00 p.m, and the movie will start at ful Vigil to end abortion”. The 40-day churches; and repentance and healing 7:30 p.m. The March 2019 release of campaign brings together the members throughout our nation.

THE SACRED Participate in the HEART OF JESUS Matthew 25 Collection!

he Heart of the Good ST. MARK began the Matthew 25 “TShepherd tells us that Collection about 15 years ago in re- His love is limitless; it is never sponse to the many requests from lo- exhausted and it never gives up. cal agencies that help provide for the There we see His Infinite and needs of the poor living in our area. We boundless self-giving; there we publish a list of the basic needs to help find the source of that faith- the poor, so you can keep it in mind ful and meek love that sets free as you go about your regular shopping and makes others free; there we routine. If you see an item on sale, you constantly discover anew that can pick up an extra one to share. Jesus loves is ‘even to the end’ (John 13:1), without ever being There is a container located just outside imposing.” of the Narthex area in which you can place these items. At times, the “con- tainer” is not sufficient to hold the con- Source: Pope Francis, Homily at the Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, tributions, as the photo shows. Thank Vatican Radio, 2016 you for your generosity and support of this outreach effort.

2 Prision Ministry: I’m Already Free By Carol Dieterle

ow the Lord is the Spirit, and where up in difficult circumstances. Growing up and yes, to pray for me. And I for him. I the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the Bronx, he never met his father. When thank God for sending Lawrence my way. Nfreedom. he was eight, the Department of Social Services came and took his brothers and 2 Corinthians 3:17 sisters and him away from his moth- [Editor’s note: Carol Dieterle works with er. The younger children were adopted A Dream Come True the Welcome Home Re-Entry Program of out, and he and his brothers were sent Lawrence Peter Medici Catholic Charities. This program helps prison- to an orphanage—St. Agatha Home for ers who are leaving incarceration and returning Children in New York. His mother died ain and problems knocked to their communities. She has also worked in four years later; that is when all that was Pme down and off to sleep I Fairfax County jails, teaching Microsoft Word, good within Lawrence seemed to also went. PowerPoint, and Excel through the nonprof- die. He wrote: it, OAR (Opportunities, Alternatives and And in this broken life of mine, I was always bad, from my youth, there was this dream I dreamt. Resources), which helps to break the cycle of violence with offenders.] Court records will show that’s the truth. In this dream, I found myself on top a narrow wall. The people with whom we walk in this Through sorrow and loss, I never cried, Looking down, I saw things of life almost always teach us something— I see now that it was just foolish pride. something that we can use to grow in this life—possessions, lying, thieves and all. our spirituality because of how they live, The life I lived cause so much pain, good or bad. Sometimes God puts peo- But The Lamb of God was for me slain. With confusion and greed pull- ing on me, all at once I fell. ple on our path that we cannot imagine He pulled me out of Satan’s hold, that we would meet were it not for God. It took a while, but then I knew, Lawrence Peter Medici (#1044281) is one Now Jesus is my savior—that’s how I roll!” I had fallen into Hell. of those people for me. While in prison in California, Lawrence So there, filled with loneliness, I Lawrence has been incarcerated for many began reading the Bible. He even earned a lived the life of sin. years—in New York, California, and most Bachelor’s Degree in Theology. He prayed Though wine and women broke recently, Virginia. He is what is known every day. He was released from prison my frown, there was no peace as a “Three Strikes Offender”—he was only to become seven times worse than within. convicted of a felony and previously ever. Within 17 months, he was arrested I slowly climbed the wall, with convicted of two or more violent crimes again and sent back to prison for life. tears, to see the other side. or serious felonies. These offenders re- During this time, Lawrence came to un- I heard a voice say, “You may ceive no other punishment other than a derstand that he was forgiven by the enter, but leave your lying and life sentence. Lawrence is serving a life Blood of our Lord, Jesus. He wrote, your pride.” sentence at a maximum-security facility “Faith became sight; I saw Jesus bleed- And there, I saw a world of in Virginia. ing for me and not only for me, but for loveliness, with peace on every What did Lawrence do? That is the everyone!” Lawrence eloquently describes tree. first question my 6th grade Religious his understanding that “there is a big I asked, “How do I pay for Education children asked when I read difference between knowledge of God this?” The voice said, “It is them one of his poems. To be honest, I and actually knowing Jesus personally”. free.” don’t fully know. But what I do know is He knows without doubt that his name is written in The Lamb’s Book of Life He said, “Just call upon My that Jesus died to forgive Lawrence’s sins, Name, believe, and I’ll forgive.” so whatever he did, he has been forgiven. and when this is all over, he’ll be going home. Praise God! I cried “Jesus, save my soul, take How did I “meet” Lawrence? I have not my life to live!” I sometimes think of how difficult it met him face-to-face. I have only met him Just then I awoke, to find my- through letters. A dear friend introduced must be to be Lawrence behind bars, self with a Bible, on my knees. me to Lawrence by reading me one of never hearing the birds sing, never hav- his poems. She knew I have been inter- ing the freedom to walk outside and en- I felt a peace I’ve never known, my heart and mind at ease. ested in prison ministry and promised, joy the sunshine, and having no hope of “Lawrence will pray for you!” I thought ever being hugged again. But then I am And since that day, I’ve been I can’t lose on this one—and I am pretty reminded by Lawrence himself, that “no with Him, I in Him, He in me. sure he has time to add me to his prayer matter what I’m going through in prison, He died for all, that we may live, intentions! I began corresponding with my mind stays on Heaven. Because Jesus Jesus really sets you free! Lawrence and have learned much from is there, and I’ll be Home”. our exchange. Lawrence continues to teach me, to in- Like so many offenders, Lawrence grew spire me with his faith and love for Jesus, 3

ST. MARK School Welcomes New Principal Adult Faith Formation imberly Parker has been selected to be the new Principal of ST. MARK School. Program Prepares KMrs. Parker has served in the Diocese of Arlington for the past 14 years. for Fall Events During her tenure at both ST. MICHAEL School and ST. VERONICA School, she led professional learning communities and accreditation self-study teams. She worked T. MARK will host a special Adult closely with faculty members on instruction, best practices, and professional devel- SFaith Formation Information opment opportunities. She enjoys sharing her faith, knowledge, and love of learning Session on August 25 after the Masses with students, teachers, and parents. in the Cassidy Activities Center to help Mrs. Parker has a M.A. in Education, Administration and Supervision from Marymount Parishioners browse the available op- University and a B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of Central portunities for continued growth in the Florida. Faith. The Parish welcomes Mrs. Parker and joins with her to advance the education of our Little Rock Scripture Series children and the formation of our Christian community. The Little Rock Scripture Study program will start a new course during the week of September 24; the group will meet on ST. MARK Welcomes New Parish Secretary Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and on Thursday evenings at 7:30 Stacey Ashman is the new Parish Secretary, taking over the position formerly held p.m. The new focus will be on studying by Kristin Houlihan. the Book of Isaiah. Stacey has been part of the ST. MARK family for some time. She was the recep- Migration and Climate Change tionist at ST. MARK School for four years. She had been raised as a Lutheran, but There will be a talk on Migration and in 2018, she made the decision to become a Catholic. She enrolled in the Rite of Climate Change on Sunday, September 22, Christian Initiation program in the Parish and received her First EUCHARIST and after the 11:45 a.m. Mass in the Christian CONFIRMATION at the EASTER Vigil in April. Formation Center. The speaker is Walter Grazer. A light lunch will be served. This Stacey was born at Clarke Airforce Base in the Philippines. She attended college at event is co-sponsored by the Care for Our East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. She has three “amazing boys”—Ian, Common Home team and the Peace and age 17; Ryan, age 20; and Hayden, age 23. Her interests include spending any free Justice Committee. time with her family as well as cooking and reading. Her favorite vacation place is

Bethany Beach. Sunday Morning Program The Adult Faith Formation Program on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. will resume starting September 15. See the Bulletin Moms of ST. MARK Announces Upcoming Events for details. By Katie Gruters Small Communities of Faith he Moms of ST. MARK is a new Parish ministry that encourages its mem- (SCFs) These groups meet in individu- Tbers in the many ways that we serve God—as mothers, wives, daughters, als’ homes and provide opportunities to sisters, coworkers, and friends. We are bonded by our vocation and our Faith, read and discuss the Readings for Masses, and we come together to share the joys and struggles of motherhood. as well as to enjoy fellowship and share what the Readings mean in everyday lives. We hold two monthly events:

n A Saturday morning study that meets at ST. MARK and a weekday morning Monthly Book Club playdate/coffee social: The Saturday study meetings are held on the fourth The Book Club meets the second Saturdays in room C-103 at 9:00 am. The upcoming dates are August 31, Wednesday of the month, from September September 28, October 26, November 23, and December 28. through June, at 1:15 p.m. in Room C-104.

n A weekday playdate, called Second Cup (drop your older kids off at school Christians in Commerce and come have your second cup of coffee with other moms/younger kids): The men’s chapter of Christians in This is held at 9:30 a.m. in members’ homes. Commerce meets every Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the Choir Room Both emphasize fellowship and community connections through Scripture at ST. MARK for prayer, teaching, small study, prayer, and sharing our journeys as Catholic mothers. group discussion, and fellowship. Contact We also have a Facebook page, where moms can share their thoughts, prayer Jerry Wilkowski at 703 255 9083 for more requests, and articles they have found. It is a closed group, and moms can re- information. quest access at http://www.facebook.com/groups/MOSMV/. For more information, contact Jean If anyone would like additional information or has any questions, contact me Lupinacci in the Religious Education Office at 703 938 1948, extension 2. at [email protected] or via the Facebook page.

4 ST. MARK Evangelization Team Prepares For September Program By Jerry Belt fter eight weeks of study and of sessions exploring the basics of the honest, friendly, and open environment. discussion of the book Divine Christian faith. The program typically The Evangelization Team met during Renovation, and getting feed- runs once a week over 11 weeks. Each the Summer months to plan for the im- A session looks at a different question that back from more than 20 people who plementation of ALPHA at ST. MARK. people have about faith and is designed participated, the Evangelization Team The ALPHA Team has roles for a va- had decided to follow the model of to create conversation about the issue. ALPHA has three key things in com- riety of people to play. The roles vary the evangelization tool that is called mon: food, a talk, and good conversation. and include Emcee, Small Group Hosts ALPHA. The team a four-session trial and Helpers, Prayer Team Leader and run of ALPHA in May and June. It was n The time for food helps people to get Team, Welcome Team, Food Team, and to know each other and builds commu- so successful that the team decided to a host of others. If you would like to be nity and friendships. The talks are de- a part of the ALPHA Team and partici- attend the all-day training conducted by signed to engage guests and inspire con- the National ALPHA Team. pate in the renewing of our ST. MARK versation. They explore the major issues Catholic Community, please email Fr. Six members of the ST. MARK around faith and unpack the basics of Tuck Grinnell, Karen Asta, or Jerry Belt Evangelization Team participated in Christianity. at [email protected], Karen. the training, held in McLean on June 15, n The time for discussion is the most im- [email protected] and [email protected]. where they experienced how to effectively portant part of ALPHA. It is the oppor- run ALPHA and see it grow. It is being tunity to share thoughts and ideas on each The first session of ALPHA will used in over 1,200 Catholic Parishes in topic without being corrected or judged be held on Monday, September 9 the , and it is the most suc- and simply discuss it in a small group. at 7:00 p.m. The evening will begin cessful tool of its kind in bringing peo- There is nothing you can’t say (seriously). ple to Christ! with dinner in the Cassidy Activities This is a chance to hear from others and Center. What is ALPHA? ALPHA is a series to contribute your own perspective in an Bishop Robert Barron on ST. MARK

Fall Festival Evangelization Food, Fun, and Fellowship! e Catholics cannot avoid the demand of evangeliza- Sunday, September 29 Wtion, of proclaiming the faith. Vatican II couldn’t be clearer on this score, seeing the Church itself as nothing but a vehicle for evangelization. According to Vatican II, it’s not 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. so much the case that the Church has a mission, but rather that a mission has the Church. Bringing people to Christ is not one work among many; rather, it is the central work oin us in celebrating ST. MARK and the wonderful JMinistries of our Parish! Bratwursts, burgers and of the Church, that around which everything else we do revolves. hot dogs, new carnival rides, beer and lemonade, kettle corn and Cotton Candy, DJ, dunk tank, and so much Do we need evangelization? The statistics couldn’t be clearer. more! Did you know that the fastest-growing “religious” group in the United States is the “nones”—that is, those who claim no Ticket sales for food and rides start at 1:00 p.m. religious affiliation? In the latest Pew Research Center sur- vey, fully 25 percent of the country—80 million people—say FUN FOR ALL AGES! that they have no formal religion. When we focus on young Questions? Contact Kelly Boyle people, the picture is even more bleak. Almost 40 percent of at . those under thirty are nones, and among Catholics in that age [email protected] group, the number rises to 50 percent. Of all the Catholic children Baptized or Confirmed these last thirty years, half no longer participate in the life of the Church. We need evangelization more than ever. Will you answer the call? Source: Daily Gospel Reflection, Word on Fire, July 11, 2019.

5 M&Ms Activities he M&Ms busy summer included a trip to the United States Botanical Garden in Washington, DC; a visit to Tthe in Vint Hill, Virginia; an outing to the Kennedy Center to see “Hello Dolly”; and an annual summer party at the home of Joe Kolash. The Fall events will start in September and will be announced in the Bulletin.

Cold War Museum in Vint Hill, Virginia

United States Botanical Garden in Washington, DC

Upcoming activities include the following: n September 4: Coffee following the 9:15 a.m. Mass; detectives from n October 16: Potluck with a talk Fairfax County will talk about senior fraud and how to be aware of it and avoid it n October 23: Drive to Blumont Vinery for tast- ing and lunch n September 18: Potluck with Right at Home, an agency helping with home care and assistance; the presenter will help attendees n November 6: Coffee following the 9:15 a.m. to “Conquer the Clutter” Mass; Glenn Crispell will talk about the CIA n September 25: Bus trip to the Spy Museum and lunch at Mi Vida n Bus trip to National Portrait on the Washington Wharf November 13: Gallery; lunch at Legal Seafood n October 2: Coffee following the 9:15 a.m. Mass coffee; Barb and Joe Celio will discuss their trip to the Holy Land with Fr. Jack Peterson n November 20: Thanksgiving lunch

6 Saints and Blesseds he months of August and September offer us many opportunities to rejoice in Milestones Tand reflect on the rich heritage of the Faith and the contributions of those who have gone before us. We celebrate one Holy Day of Obligation, several Feasts and Solemnities, six Doctors of the Church, many Martyrs, two Apostles, two Popes, NEW PARISHIONERS and two founders of religious orders. ST. MARK welcomes the following new August Parishioners to our Parish family: Alexander and Leslie Allen 1 St. Alphonsius Ligouri, Bishop and 28 St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of Claudia Andahl Doctor of the Church the Church Stacey Ashman Shaun Blair 2 St. Eusebius of Vercelli, St. Peter Julian 29 Passion of St. John the Baptist William and Michele Borel Eymard Todd Campbell and D’arcy Kelle 5 Dedication of the BASILICA OF ST. William and Bridget Crogan MARY MAJOR September Joel and Charlotte Ely Vincent and Alex Enriquez 6 TRANSFIGURATION OF THE 3 St. Gregory the Great, Pope and John and Kathleen Kathman LORD Doctor of the Church Chi Mai and Thao Vu St. Sixtus and Companions, Martyrs; St. Peter Claver Robert Mutyaba and Angella Uwase 7 9 Sylvia Rosales and Nishal Narechania St. Cajetan 12 Most Holy Name of Mary Joanna Shubert 8 St. Dominic St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Stuart and Lisa Wise 13 Anthony and Gloria Zawilski 9 St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Doctor of the Church 10 St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross MATRIMONY Claire Lidner and James Beatty 12 St. Jane Frances de Chantal 16 Sts. Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, and Sally Koeplin and John Hamby Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr 13 Sts. Pontian and Hippolytus, Martyrs 17 St. Robert Bellarmine BAPTISMS 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Blakely Marie Billingsley Martyr 19 St. Januarius, Martyr Ava Julianne Enriquez Max William Enriquez 15 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED 20 Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-Gon, Paul VIRGIN MARY Chong Ha-Sang, and Companions, Jonathan Terrance Fleming Martyrs Mira Belle Fulk 16 St. Stephen of Hungary Fiona Masse Hathaway Annalise Renee Horner St. John Eudes 21 St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist 19 and Martyr Sebastian Philip Lyle 20 St. Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Eden Imanzi Mutyaba Church 23 St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Brady Trip O’Brien 26 Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs Dax Warren Ohl-Trlica 21 St. Pius X, Pope Ava Ryan Ross St. Vincent De Paul, Priest 22 Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 27 St. Rose of Lima 28 St. Wenceslaus; St. Lawrence Ruiz DEATHS 23 and Companions, Martyrs The following Parishioners entered 24 St. Bartholomew, Apostle and Martyr 30 St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the into eternal life: 27 St. Monica Church Peg Brumsted Ellen Daniels Maria Fernandez Elaine Fitzpatrick ST. MARK Catholic Church Enlish as a Second Language Raymond Fisher (ESL) Ministry William “Mike” Herz Moyna Gunn Students and Volunteers Needed! Isabel Krishnan Charles McNulty We are seeking Students and new Volunteers to participate in our upcoming Fall 2019 term, September 24 to December 5. Our goal is to “Welcome the Stranger” Maneline is the publication of ST. and provide a program where adults from all ethnic and religious backgrounds MARK Catholic Community, 9970 Vale Road, Vienna, VA 22181. It is can come and learn English and acclimate better to life in the United States. published nine times a year, with a Come and help our program’s 100 adult learners to master the , January/February issue, a June/July prepare for American citizenship, learn to converse fluently in English, improve issue, and an August/September their writing skills, and integrate into our local community. issue. Individuals wishing to submit articles should contact a member of No experience is necessary to volunteer. All classes take place on Tuesday and the editorial team. Thursday evenings at the ST. MARK Christian Formation Center. Editor: Mary Fisk: For additional information on classes and volunteering for this important ST. [email protected] MARK Ministry, call Monica at 703 980 9380, Pete at 703 789 3128, email st- [email protected], or visit the website at www.stmarkesl.org. Artist: Susan Scanlon: [email protected]

7 Mark Your Calendar September 3 French Group 10:30 a.m. 12 Latin Group 2:00 p.m. 3 ST. MARK Back-To-School Middle School 7:30 p.m. 13 Movie Night 4 ST. MARK Back-To-School K-5th Grade 7:30 p.m. 15 Second Sunday Sustenance Sandwich Making 5 ST. MARK Back-To-School Pre-School 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 5 Embry Rucker Food Delivery 9:00 am Christ House Food Delivery 10:00 a.m. Latin Group 2:00 p.m. High School Kickoff 6:00 p.m. 6 First Friday EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 10:00 17 French Group 10:30 a.m. a.m. 19 Pastoral Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. 7 Religious Education Cathechist Training Latin Group 2:00 p.m. 8 Religious Education Kickoff Meeting 9:30 a.m. 21 Small Communities of faith Wine and Cheese 9 Religious Education Kickoff Meeting 4:45 p.m. Social 6:30 p.m. 9 ALPHA Dinner and Discussion 7:00 p.m. 22 Care for the Common Home 12—3:00 p.m. (first of 11) 23 FACETS Hot Meal Prepration 10 Respect Life Meeting 7:30 p.m. 24 French Group 10:30 a.m. French Group 10:30 a.m. 26 Latin Group 2:00 p.m. 11 Care for Our Common 27 Junior High Kickoff 6:30 p.m.

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