Very Rev. Andrew J. Fisher, V.F., Pastor Rev. Christopher Hayes, Parochial Vicar PARISHPARISH SCHOOLSCHOOL MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. 3827 Woodburn Road Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 12:00 p.m. Annandale, VA 22003 WEEKDAYS Phone: 703-698-7171 Monday - Friday: 7:00 & 9:00 a.m.l Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Website: HOLY DAYS As announced www.stambroseschool.org SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: 9:30 & 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Email Address: MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA [email protected] After 9:00 a.m. Saturday Mass ADORATION Principal: Angela Rowley Following 9:00 a.m. Mass First Fridays until 7:00 p.m. Benediction [email protected]
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Initiation of Adults and Children: The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a process by which a person becomes initiated into the full sacramental life of SUNDAY, Baptism: First-time, expectant parents must attend a the Catholic Church through weekly instruction. If you prior instruction on the Sacrament of Baptism. Call the or someone you know would like to inquire about the JUNE 9, 2019 Parish Office to make the necessary arrangements. life of Jesus Christ and the beliefs & teachings of His Baptisms are normally celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Church, please contact Mrs. Laura Mead in the Office of PENTECOST Sundays of the month following the 12:00 pm Mass. Religious Education.
SUNDAY Matrimony: Registered parishioners who wish to be Sick Calls: Contact the parish office to schedule visits to married at St. Ambrose, or to be prepared for marriage in the sick/homebound, for the Sacraments of Penance, the another parish, must, by diocesan policy, begin the Eucharist & the Anointing of the Sick. required preparation at least six months prior to the proposed date for their marriage. Contact the parish Parish Membership: Parish Membership is necessary Office for an appointment. for Baptism, Matrimony, or Sacramental Sponsor Forms. In order for a Sponsor Form to be issued, one must be a Returning to the Church: If you are Catholic and registered/participating member of the Parish for at least returning to the sacraments, or to the practice of the three months. Please notify the office of any changes on faith, we welcome you back! If you have any questions your registration form, telephone number, address, or need assistance, please contact a priest at the parish temporary absence, etc. Registration forms are available office or after Sunday Mass. We are happy to help you in the parish office, the vestibule of the Church, and on come back home to the Catholic Church. the website.
CONTACT INFORMATION MASS INTENTIONS
Monday June 10: Weekday PARISH OFFICE 7:00 a.m. Father Charles Smith 9:00 a.m. Mike Price 3901 Woodburn Road Tuesday June 11: St. Barnabas, Apostle Annandale, VA 22003 7:00 a.m. Janet Gaydos Phone: 703-280-4400 9:00 a.m. Haley Hobbs
Wednesday June 12: Weekday Website: 7:00 a.m. Roserio Mendoza 9:00 a.m. Michael Eubank www.stambroseva.org Thursday June 13: St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church E-mail Address: 7:00 a.m. Brendan Johnson [email protected] 9:00 a.m. Anna Cameron
Friday June 14: Weekday 7:00 a.m. Virginia Villanueva 9:00 a.m. Rosemary Weide Office Hours and Staff: Saturday June 15: Weekday, BVM Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Nancy Olivero
5:00 p.m. Vigil Robert Frugoli Pastor: Very Rev. Andrew J. Fisher, V.F. [email protected] Sunday June 16: The Most Holy Trinity 8:00 a.m. Joyce & Robert Larsen 10:00 a.m. People of the Parish Parochial Vicar: Rev. Christopher Hayes 12:00 noon Michael Rodenkirk [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Donna Vasilakos PARISH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS [email protected] Monday June 10 9:00 a.m. Legion of Mary (PL) Receptionist: Laura Cameron [email protected] Tuesday June 11 No Scheduled Events
Business Manager: Carla Yaglou Wednesday June 12 703-280-4400 | [email protected] No Scheduled Events
Thursday June 13 Youth Ministry: Therese Ryan 7:00 p.m. Lightworks (PL) 703-280-4400 | [email protected] Friday June 14 9:30 a.m. WSA Coffee (PH) Religious Education: Laura Mead 10:30 a.m. Bible Group (PL) 703-280-1122 | [email protected] 6:00 pm Open House Reception for Pat Kiernan (PH)
Saturday June 15 Director of Music: Don Cotton No events scheduled 703-698-0374 | [email protected] Sunday June 16 No events scheduled Plant & Facilities Manager: Paul Moeller 703-280-4400 | [email protected] CH = Church | PH = Parish Hall | PL = Parish Library | SCH = School
2 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE ILL OF THE ST. AMBROSE SCHOOL NEWS PARISH Irene Anderson, Baby John Baxter, Nancy Blanco, MISSION STATEMENT David Carothers, Josephine Crosby, Conor Doyle, "Fostering a faith-filled and academically strong Michael Everard, Greg Farrell, Therese Fruet, environment, Saint Ambrose Catholic School works with Robert Koldys, Robert McGarrigle, Lewis Rhodes, families and the faith community to encourage the Fr. Spychala, Jim Smith, Laura Sutherland, formation of the whole child through the examples and Fr. Edwin Tewes teachings of Jesus Christ."
Friday was a bitter-sweet day as we bid farewell to our 8th grade class. We celebrated their time at St. Ambrose School with PLEASE PRAY FOR YOUR PRIESTS Mass, graduation and a reception. We wish them well as they go on to their next great adventure. We also said “au revoir” to June 10 Rev. Edwin E. Perez our Kindergarten class who had their finale on Friday as well. June 11 Rev. John P. Peterson, Y.A. June 12 Rev. Mauricio R. Pineda Next week is a short week for the rest of the school. Wednesday June 13 Rev. Anthony J. Pinizzotto we will have a short day, beginning with Mass, awards, and June 14 Rev. Donald J. Planty 11:00 am dismissal. Please keep our school community in your June 15 Rev. Jerry J. Pokorsky prayers throughout the summer. School office hours in July will June 16 Rev. Christopher J. Pollard be 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Thank you to all of our wonderful parish- ioners for your continuing support!
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Calling all current and former St. Ambrose School families. Mrs. Pat Kiernan is retiring after twenty eight years of Catherine “Bunny” Renken teaching, and sixteen years of service to our school. In order to celebrate her time with us we will have an open house reception on Friday, June 14 from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm in the June 15-16 is our Food Collection. Parish Hall. Please join us for refreshments and let's give July 7-8 is our Diaper Drive. Mrs. Kiernan a great send-off! Thank you for your generosity and support.
PRO LIFE CORNER
Catholic Church ministries and resources that serve life include the following:
Pregnancy & adoption services, Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Arlington and in the Diocese of Richmond’s central and western and eastern regions Respect Life Office, Diocese of Arlington
Center for Marriage, Family and Life, Diocese of Richmond
Gabriel Project, pregnancy related services
Project Rachel, post-abortive healing
Human Life Action, a USCCB affiliate and project of the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment, Inc. (NCHLA)
Advance Medical Directive for end of life
Advance Medical Directive Q&A for end of life
Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use of the Death Penalty
The Holy Hour is the second Tuesday of the month and is at St. Leo the Great. Please call 703-273-5369 for information.If you are interested in joining the Pro Life Ministry please contact Donna Hores at 703-354- 5280.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS St. Ambrose YOUTH MINISTRY For information on all youth ministry events, check our website at www.stambroseva.org "Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them It takes a Church - Interested in participating/ the fire of your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be volunteering? created. And You shall renew the face of the earth." Contact Director of Youth Ministry: Therese Ryan [email protected] Religious Education News
Do you need a way to get involved in our parish? Then consider becoming a religious education volun- teer catechist or aide! Catechists and aides are people who love their Catholic faith, can work with children, and are willing to dedicate a few hours each week to their faith formation.
All volunteers MUST become VIRTUS compliant.
REGISTRATION for Religious Education.
Grades K-HS: Sunday 8:45 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. ***WORKCAMP *** Grade 7: Monday 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. WORKCAMP ’19 June 22nd-28th Be praying for your residents! For information, please contact: Contact Mr. Stoss [email protected] [email protected] Walking humbly with our God… -Please pray for our graduates as they continue their walk of faith in new places! Are you interested in learning more about the - Please pray for our young Church who are bravely engaging a culture who does not know Catholic Faith? God. May their witness to the Gospel by joyful -',31$-0 !* 11#1-," 7#4#,',%1$0-+ and uncompromising! Y.T+TVZ.T+T',2&# 0'1& ** - Thank you to all the prayer warriors who keep our young Church among their intentions! 12 02',%',!#.2#+ #0 -God bless our WorkCamp Crew who are prepar- ing their hearts for their summer 2019 mission To inquire about the life, beliefs, and teachings of the Catholic trip and for those we will serve! Church or to register for RCIA you are invited to contact: This is THE POWER … Laura Mead, Director of Religious Education of YOUR LIFE IN CHRIST in action! 703-280-1122; [email protected] ***Weekend WorkCamp*** Next WWC – July 13th! 8:45-12:30pm @ PH Service & Confirmation hours opportunity- Mass, donuts and Works of Mercy
Diocesan WorkCamp ***High School Youth Ministry*** 2019 News June 19th- Ultimate Wednesdays are back! Frisbee-Firepit- Feverino & Pizza 7-9pm *June 22nd-28th DIOCESAN WORKCAMP! ***Junior High Youth Ministry*** *Help Needed…Sandwich Making *Kolbe’s Kids*- Our Lady’s Little Army June 26th ! Join us for Mass at 9 and sandwich- *Faith*Fun*Friendship*Service* With Our Lady! making for WorkCamp afterwards! Watch for info on upcoming Summer Thank you for your continued support of our field trip to Emmitsburg! Diocesan WorkCamp Mission Trip! ***We have St. Ambrose’ WorkCamp Crew T- shirts for sale!!! Come see us after all Masses ***Alumni College Group*** June 1stand 2nd! Andy Stoss College Students ULTIMATE TUESDAYs [email protected] Frisbee & Firepit Tuesday evenings! 6/18 7-9pm Let me know if you want to lead this activity!
4 Mass for Multicultural Communities. All are invited and welcome to the annual diocesan Mass for Multicultural Com- munities! Join us in celebrating our unity in the Eucharist! Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Michael Burbidge at St. James Catholic Church in Falls Church, June 21, 2019 at 7 p.m. The Multicultural Choir will begin with a choral prelude at 6:30 Looking for an easy way to educate yourself and explore your faith? p.m., so come early to prepare for the Mass with beautiful Formed is a website designed for you—movies, presentations, music! Following the Mass, all are welcome to the reception podcasts, audiobooks, etc. Sign up now! www.stambroseva.formed.org in Heller Hall. There will be special performances, cultural food and drink, and displays from the diverse ministries in the Diocese of Arlington. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Ministries at (703) 841-3881 or [email protected].
Retreat for the Seriously Ill. The Retreat for People Facing Serious Illness offers a unique opportunity for men and women who face serious physical illness to come away for a weekend of refreshment and spiritual renewal in the love of the Lord Jesus. The retreat is offered at no cost to participants. Held at the San Damiano Spiritual Life Center in White Post, VA, from July 12-14, the retreat is staffed by a team of health care profes- sionals who ensure medical needs are met, as well as priests and How Did a 17-Year Old Girl Make History? volunteers. Email contact information to [email protected] or call the main phone line at (703) 335-2779 and dial option "9" Watch the incredible story of the legendary warrior and saint. for information on the retreat. To leave a message dial ext. 14. Joan of Arc, who, obedient to God’s voice, led one of the greatest military campaigns for freedom the world has ever witnessed. Volunteers Needed at Leesburg Regional Office Food Pantry. The Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington Leesburg Regional Office Food Pantry is looking for a few volunteers that are willing to commit to a 3 hour shift every other Wednes- day from 10am-1pm to help with the unloading of a delivery truck. If you are interested, please complete the volunteer appli- cation on our website at ccda.net by clicking the tab under “Give Help” called “Feed the Hungry and Help the Homeless - Food Pantries and Distribution” and applying under for “Food Pantry Stock Support”.
“The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” (JOHN 14:26) Get to Know the War Hero Who May Become a The materialism of our society lures us to concentrate more on what we want than on what God wants for us. The relativism of Canonized Saint our world tells us that we should be tolerant of all things, that
Sixty nine years ago Father Emil Kapaun died a prisoner of there is no absolute truth. Pray to the Holy Spirit to transform war. Recognized for his bravery by the US government and our lives and to guide our thoughts, words and actions. for his holiness by the Church, his inspiring story highlights the difference one life can make. Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) Pledges. Thank you to everyone who pledged to the BLA! This appeal funds diocesan Vocations, Youth Ministry, Catholic Schools, Catholic Chari- ties, Religious Education programs as well as many others. Catholic Communication Campaign. Thank you If you made a pledge that is still being paid, you should be for your generosity to last week’s collection for the receiving monthly reminder statements. You also may go online to make a payment at www.arlingtondiocese.org. For Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Your questions, please call the BLA office at 703-841-2570. support helps the CCC spread the Gospel message and connect millions of people with Christ, here in Stronger – A Retreat for Men. All men are welcome and the United States and around the world. If you encouraged to come to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine missed the collection, it’s not too late to give! Visit for a retreat on Saturday, June 22 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ex- plore how God calls you to lead as a man of faith, husband, www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the son, and father. Lunch is included with registration. RSVP at “How to Give” link on the left. strongerretreat.eventbrite.com
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ST. AMBROSE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 24-28 FROM 9AM TO 12 NOON KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE
Listen Up!
Dig Deep!
Jesus had a lot to say.
And those who listened discovered a treasure in his words.
At first, Jesus’ parables seem simple. Of course we know that the type of soil in which seeds are sown is important for plants to grow, but what does that have to do with us? And if someone asked us for food, we wouldn’t be rude and give a stone instead. Or, what if we lost something important to us? Of course we would look high and low and celebrate when it was found.
It turns out, however, that the parables have a greater meaning beyond what we first see. So come along, listen, and dig deeper for the treasures of the kingdom of heaven!
Registration information is available. We are lining up volunteers to help with different aspects of the VBS. Please contact Jenn Charist for more information and to volunteer.
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