July 5, 2020 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Very Rev. Edward C. Hathaway, Rector Rev. A. Dufresne, Parochial Vicar Rev. Nicholas F. Blank, Parochial Vicar Rev. C. Morey, In Residence Rev. Mr. B. Townsend, Deacon Mr. John M. Meyerhofer, Seminarian

310 South Royal Street + Alexandria, VA 22314 + 703.836.4100 + www.stmaryoldtown.org + [email protected]

ALL MASSES ARE BEING LIVE STREAMED at www.stmaryoldtown.org HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS SUNDAY 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Vigil for Sunday) TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS 7:30 p.m., Third Friday of the month

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS and HOLY DAYS Check the website and bulletin

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE MONDAY through FRIDAY After 12:10 p.m. Mass WEDNESDAY 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. SATURDAY 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.

Rosary Monday through Friday before 8 a.m. Mass BASILICA HOURS Novena Monday 12 noon MONDAY through FRIDAY 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament SATURDAY 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 12:45 to 8:30 p.m. SUNDAY 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Adoration with Holy Hour & Benediction Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. First Friday Nocturnal Adoration OFFICE HOURS (313 Duke Street) Friday 9 p.m. until Saturday 7:30 a.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Communal First Saturday Devotion First Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE — Check website

BAPTISMS THE BASILICA SCHOOL OF MARY Sunday, 2:15 p.m. Please call the Parish Office to register in advance and obtain requirements for godparents, etc. (Pre-K to 8th grade) 400 Green Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Mr. Cinalli, Principal MARRIAGES 703.549.1646 www.smsva.org [email protected] Contact Parish Priest a minimum of 6 months before possible wedding date for marriage preparation. Couples living together COVER IMAGE: Madonna of the Host will be asked to live separately during marriage preparation. by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867)

CONSIDER GETTING INVOLVED IN OUR PARISH

Society of Saint Jim Larocco [email protected] PRAYER & WORSHIP Vincent de Paul Adoration of the Maureen Breiner [email protected] Blessed Sacrament Sunrise Retirement Fr. Nicholas frnicholas 12:30 -7:30 p.m. Wed. Home @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100 Altar Servers Fr. David frdavid @stmaryoldtown.org Woodbine Judy Klesius 703.836.1777 703.836.4100 Rehabilitation Center

Lectors Chris Bahret [email protected] EDUCATION & EVANGELIZATION Luminaries of Holy Frank Spicer praydailyrosary Mary Fatima @gmail.com Adult Faith Hilary Munger hmunger Prayer Group Formation, CCD, @stmaryoldtown.org RCIA 703.836.4100 x 3033 Mary Martha Guild Christine Kleiber MMG Date Night at the Erica Englefield datenightatthebasilica @stmaryoldtown.org Basilica and Ann Somerset @hotmail.com

Nocturnal Adoration Helen Lynch helenlynch21 Eucharistic Apostles Harry and Lynne [email protected] Society 9p.m.1st Friday to @gmail.com of Divine Mercy Dolton 703.960.0592 6 a.m. 1st Saturday Legion of Mary Adria Tayrani [email protected] Prayer Group Call Parish Office 703.836.4100 571.310.4016 Rosary before 8 a.m. Mass on weekdays Secular Franciscan Sadie Martins [email protected] Order Rosary Society William Beach wbeachkoc459 @gmail.com That Man Is You Wayne Cimons tmiystmaryoldtown @gmail.com Sacristans Steve Young asyoung001 @gmail.com Walking with Purpose Barbara Dwyer stmaryswwp and Julie Guiffre @gmail.com Saint Katharine Drexel Monica Favela [email protected]

Society F ELLOWSHIP Sanctuary Society Stephanie Giorlando [email protected] American Heritage Teresa McMorris [email protected] Girls Troop 0325 Schola Cantorum David Elliott delliott 10 a.m. Sunday Mass @stmaryoldtown.org Ancient Order Tim Donnelly tim.donnelly1 of Hibernians @gmail.com Ushers Randolph MacPherson macpherson @halloransage.com Boy Scout Troop 301 Dan Scheeler [email protected] Catholic Daughters Marguerite McAuliffe mcauliffe916 SERVICE of the Americas @yahoo.com ALIVE! Alexandrians Tim Burns alive.saintmarys Court Kavanaugh #54 InVolved Ecumenically @gmail.com Cub Scout Pack 301 Patrick Lusch [email protected]

Bereavement Kitty Guy [email protected] CYO Sports Mary Fran Delaune [email protected] Committee 703.765.9478 Receptions Girl Scouts Alice Goulet downeytwina after funerals @comcast.net

Carpenter’s Shelter Ed Velarde evelarde Junior Catholic Kathryn Doherty kathryndoherty @eaglebankcorp.com Daughters @gmail.com Girls grades 2-8 202.270.6008 Christ House Julie Howard juliehowardmom @aol.com Knights of Columbus Steve Teslik basilicaofstmarysknights www.kofc459.org @gmail.com Project Becky Lilly and gabrielprojectstmary Pro-life pregnancy help Elizabeth Snodgrass @gmail.com Praying College Moms Luanne Griffin [email protected] g Jail Ministry Chris Lewis [email protected] Alexandria City Jail Saint Mary’s Play Jennelle Hoffman saintmarystots Group @gmail.com Pro-Life Activities Melinda and Chuck stmotprolife Zakrzwski @gmail.com Anne & Joa- Barbara Juszczyk barbaraj.seniors chim Society Seniors @aol.com Senior Services Annie Hall ahall 55+ of Alexandria (SSA) (St. Mary Ambassador) @stmaryoldtown.org Youth & Young Adult Arragon Perrone aperrone Apostolates @stmaryoldtown.org 703.836.4100 Shut-In Visitation Call Parish Office 703.836.4100 x 3024 The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 5, 2020 + Page Three

Oremus pro invicem “Let us pray for each other” Father Edward C. Hathaway, Rector

THE BASILICA IN PHASE THREE Phase Three of Virginia’s reopening plan began on Wednesday, July 1, with further Basilica of Saint Mary STAFF easing of public health restrictions associated with the slowing spread of COVID- 703.836.4100 19. Current procedures will remain the same for Mass here at the Basilica with every other row of pews taped off and social distancing of six feet between house- Sheena Byrne, Receptionist holds. Parishioners 10 years old and older are expected to wear face coverings in the x 3015 / [email protected] church. As always, our concern is to protect the health of all Basilica parishioners, —— visitors and staff. David Elliott, Director of Music x 3019 / [email protected] —— Bishop Burbidge is continuing the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass Carmen Federle, Parish Liaison on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation until further notice. Those who are 65 to Diocesan Office for the Protection years old or older, and anyone with underlying health conditions, are encouraged of Children & Young People to stay at home and to avoid gatherings of the general public and attending public x 3022 / [email protected] liturgies. Our Masses will continue to be live streamed via our website each day so —— John Harchick, Director of Facilities you may “attend” from the safety of your own home. x 3021 / [email protected] —— You can keep up-to-date on parish procedures via our website and by signing up to Clare Kearns, Family Summer Program Intern receive our regular e-newsletter at https://stmaryoldtown.org/email-sign-up/. x 3030 / [email protected] —— Emily Liutkus, Bookkeeper REMEMBERING THE MARTYRS OF THE CHURCH x 3010 / [email protected] The Church liturgical calendar is filled with feast days honoring individuals who —— were killed because of their religious beliefs or because they refused to renounce Diane Maple, Bulletin Editor Christ or His Church. “Martyrdom is the supreme witness given to the truth of x 3032 / [email protected] the faith: it means bearing witness even unto death.“ Catechism of the Catholic —— Anne Mathis, Director of Advancement Church 2473 & Special Projects x 3037 / [email protected] This week is a good example. July 6 we celebrate the feast day of —— Saint , who died at the age of 11 when she refused the Hilary Munger, Director physical advances of a young man who shared her family’s home. of Religious Education After he stabbed her 14 times, Maria was taken to the hospital where x 3033 / [email protected] —–– she died forgiving him. is the feast of the Elena Otero-Bigg, Assistant to the Rector Martyr Saints of , Augustine Zhoa Rong and x 3018 / [email protected] his 119 companions. These Chinese and Western —–– missionaries died between 1648 and 1930 because Arragon Perrone, Director of Youth of their ministry to the people of China and, in some & Young Adult Apostolates x 3024 / [email protected] cases, for refusing to renounce their faith. —–– Naomi Roberts, Administrative Assistant Martyrdom was an early part of Christian identity. is considered the x 3027 first martyr, stoned to death in Jerusalem in 34 A.D. Eleven of the Twelve Apostles —–– traditionally are believed to have died as martyrs with only John dying a natural Sara Schiedermayer, Assistant Director death at an old age. was crucified in 64 A.D.; Saint Paul was beheaded of Religious Education x 3023 / [email protected] in 67 A.D. Stories of the bravery and devotion of the early Christians prompted —— many conversions as people were attracted to a new religion for which so many Alex Solsma, Director people would willingly die. of Communications & Evangelization x 3009 / [email protected] Few of us – if any – will ever actually die for our Catholic faith. But we can seek —— to embody the courage of the martyrs by defending the Church and its beliefs, Mariane Staron, Assistant Director, Youth & Young Adult Apostolates including those things we profess in the Creed at Mass and Church teaching on the x 3030 / [email protected] issues such as the sanctity of life, marriage between a man and a woman, and gen- —–– der identity. In fact, Scripture tells us we should not “be ashamed of testifying to Melanie Wallace, Receptionist our Lord” (2 Timothy 1:8). We also experience small acts of martyrdom in facing x 3015 / [email protected] the trials and tribulations of our daily lives, in sacrificing our own comfort, wants —— and needs for others. Trish Weiler, Director of Finance x 3011 / [email protected] Holy Martyrs of the Church, pray for us! The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 5, 2020 + Page Four

IN OUR PRAYERS

AILY ASS NTENTIONS D M I WE WELCOME THROUGH : All Basilica Masses are being live streamed via our Evangeline Grace Filanowski, Atticus Ryan Marcum, website at www.stmaryoldtown.org. Daniel John Riordan and George Barrett Stauffer

Sunday, July 5 PRAY FOR THE ILL, INCLUDING: The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Anne , Dutch Anderson, Suzanne Aragona, 7 a.m. — Parishioners of Saint Mary Maria Campo, Mary Davis, John Dina, Sara Dina, 8:30 a.m. — Kathy Strachura Jean Edwards, Helen Flynn, Friedson, 10 a.m. — Special Intention: Anthony Crisafi Matthew Graveson, Timothy Graveson, Michael Hahn, 11:30 a.m. — The McGowan Family Michael Henderson, Foltzy Huttman, Michele Jones, 1 p.m. — Columba Chow Robert Juszczyk, Gail McNally, Gerry Moore, Terry Nunan, 5 p.m. — Mary Sue and Peter Petrole Doris Parker, Thomas Parker, Jeffrey Petrino, Pam Rubin, Marge Rusnak, Olga Teer, Andrew Thielman Monday, July 6 and Stewart P. Walker III *6:30 a.m. — Gladys C. Young 8 a.m. — Joyce Ann Mills PRAY FOR THE DECEASED, INCLUDING: 12:10 p.m. — Frederick McGrath Bobbie Sue Dantin, Emelita Martinez and Salle Poh

Tuesday, July 7 PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING *6:30 a.m. — Mary Wolf IN HARM’S WAY, INCLUDING: 8 a.m. — Catherine Galiszewski Michael Andriani, Bryan Bergman, Timothy P. Blaine, 12:10 p.m. — Antionette Forrestal Fr. CH (LTJG) Jason C. Burchell, Casey Chandler, Peter Culbert, Alex Deerr, Nicholas David Fletcher, Wednesday, July 8 Kevin Gallagher, Mary Elizabeth Hawkes, Brayden Hill, *6:30 a.m. — Robert H. Kinkead Sr. Jeremy Hill, Faith Emilee Holman, Jenna Kling, 8 a.m. — Special Intention: Marie O’Brien Joseph A. Krzemien, Kaylyn E. Krzemien, Ryan Maple, 12:10 p.m. — Special Intention: Madeline Christenson Caitlin Callaghan Martins, Mark Martins, Nathan Martins, Sara McAlpin, Mitchell Mehaffey, Hannah Martins Miller, Thursday, July 9 Joshua Parker, Edward Joseph Parry III, Vincent P. Pensyl, *6:30 a.m. — Deceased Members of the Weimar Family Chris Quayle, David Alejandro Sandoval, Michael 8 a.m. — Elaine Nolton 12:10 p.m. — Blanca Diez PRAY FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS July 5 — Rev. Kevin B. Walsh Friday, July 10 July 6 — Rev. Jason Weber 6:30 a.m. — Special Intention: The Chung Family July 7 — Rev. Michael D. Weston 8 a.m. — Deceased Members of the Plasky July 8 — Rev. Gerald Weymes and Sudziarski Families July 9 — Rev. David A. Whitestone 12:10 p.m. — Jose Guadalupe Ceron July 10 — Rev. Jordan M. Willard July 11 — Rev. Jerry A. Wooten Saturday, July11 8:30 a.m. — Gladys C. Young PRAY FOR VOCATIONS 5 p.m. Vigil — James Smart Lamb You are in the spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you.

*There is currently no public 6:30 a.m. Mass in the Basilica. Intentions Is the Holy Spirit leading you or someone you know to serve for these Masses are included in a priest’s private Mass that day. Christ and His Church as a priest or in the consecrated life? Contact Father Michael Isenberg at 703.841.2514 or [email protected]. HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JULY HELP KEEP OUR PRAYER Our Families We pray that LISTS UP-TO-DATE today’s families may be To add or remove a name from bulletin prayer lists, send an email to [email protected] accompanied with love, or call 703.836.4100. respect and guidance. Names of the ill are listed for four weeks, unless otherwise requested. The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 5, 2020 + Page Five

WORSHIP & ONGOING FAITH FORMATION

RCIA VOLUNTEER TEAM!!!! WERE YOU MARRIED Thank you to our RCIA IN 1970 OR 1995? Volunteer Team who Join Bishop Burbidge provided prayer, sup- for Mass Celebrating port and mentoring for our Rite of Christian 25 & 50 Years of Marriage! Initiation of Adults Sunday, October 4 (RCIA) program this past year. Team mem- The Annual Mass for Marriage Jubilarians bers included Angela in the Diocese of Arlington is for couples Burns, Tim Burns, Reina DuVal, Bob Huff, Rose Ka- celebrating their silver (25 years) vanaugh, Agnieszka Kim, John Kim, Diane Maple, or golden (50 years) wedding anniversaries. Ryan Moy, Sandee Riley, Alfie Rodriguez Jr. and Kay Woodard. A few of the team, pictured here, recently This year's Mass for Marriage Jubilarians met for a celebratory dinner to review this past year will be on Sunday, October 4, 2:30 p.m., and discuss plans for the next. at the Cathedral of Saint in Arlington. To register to participate in the Mass, If you, or someone you know, want to know more please call our Basilica office joining the , contact at 703.836.4100 Hilary Munger, Director of Religious Education, 703.836.4100 or [email protected]. TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS The Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form DIOCESAN WEEKLY VIRTUAL ROSARY (Tridentine or Traditional Latin Mass) is cel- Black Catholic Ministries of the Diocese of Arlington ebrated at the Basilica of Saint Mary on the is hosting a call-in rosary for an end to COVID-19 and third Friday each month. The next will be racism in our country and the world. All are welcome at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 17. Celebrant will to join the call every Sunday at 2 p.m. Call in at be Fr. David Dufresne. Missals are provided 605.313.5111, Access Code: 840082. with Mass parts in Latin and English.

DAILY MASS READINGS Receive daily Mass readings, audio Liturgical Calendar This Week and prayerful reflections via email from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at July 6 Saint Maria Goretti, Martyr. Died in 1902 at the www.usccb.org/bible/readings. age of 11. she was stabbed to death, preferring to die rather than being raped by a 22-year-old neighbor. With her moth- er — and her attacker — present, she was canonized in FATIMA PRAYER GROUP 1950 before the largest crowd ever assembled at that time in RESUMES MEETINGS Rome. She is the patroness of teenage girls. Would you like to join other parishioners to prayerfully ponder the message of July 9 Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions, Fatima and grow closer to our Lord Martyrs. 120 martyrs who died between 1648 and 1930. through a devotion to the Immaculate Most (87) were born in China; the group included four Chi- Heart of Mary? Consider joining the nese priests. The 33 foreign-born martyrs were mostly Luminaries of Holy Mary, a prayer group priests and women religious. They were martyred because striving to learn, live and spread the Heaven-sent peace of their Christian ministry to the people and, in some cases, plan for our families and the world. We meet the third because they refused to deny their Catholic faith. Saturday of every month. The group attends the 8:30 a.m. Mass, prays a rosary in the Basilica following Mass July 11 Saint Benedict, Abbot. Died in 547. Wrote the and then meets in the Lyceum’s Room famous monastic Rule noted for its wisdom and moderation around 9:30 a.m. and need for obedience. He founded 12 monasteries, includ- All are welcome! ing Monte Cassino. Benedictines now number some 7,500 For more information, contact Frank Spice at religious worldwide. He is considered the “ of 571.334.5925 or [email protected]. Western Monasticism” and is patron of Europe. The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 5, 2020 + Page Six

FAMILY, CHILDREN & YOUTH

PARISH STUDENTS RECEIVE AOH SCHOLARSHIPS The Old Town Alexandria, Herbert-Cady Division, of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) presented $500 scholar- ships and certificates to two eighth grade students at the Basili- ca School of Saint Mary and two eleventh grade students at Bishop Ireton High School, all who exemplify the AOH motto: Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity. Basilica School of Saint Mary recipients Matthew Antonio and Maria Mate received their Mary Kate Mull awards during their graduation ceremony. Bishop Ireton recipi- Maria Mate ents Mary Kate Mull and Christopher Johnson received their awards from Bishop Ireton Chaplain Father Noah Morey and Basilica of Saint Mary Rector Father Edward Hathaway, who also is a Bishop Ireton Board of Governors Member and the AOH Division Chaplain. These students were nominated by their schools for being role models for other students, demon- strating strong leadership skills and participating in various community service clubs and activities. Founded in 1836, the Christopher Johnson Ancient Order of Hibernians is America’s oldest Irish Catholic Fraternal Organization. The Old Town Alexandria, Herbert- Matthew Cady Division, was established in 2011. Antonio The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 5, 2020 + Page Seven AROUND OUR PARISH & BEYOND

A periodic look at the history of our parish as we celebrate the 225th anniversary of the FROM THE ARCHIVES Basilica of Saint Mary this year.

TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION As we celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, we can look in our own backyard – literally – for a reminder of those who fought during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783).

In the early 19th century, laborers digging the foundation of the new Saint Mary Church inadvertently encroached upon the churchyard of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House next door at 323 South Fairfax Street. In an act of true neighborliness and ecumenism, the Presbyterians gave that small strip of land to the Catholic parish. “As our Catholic brethren have more use for that little piece of ground than we have, it is not proposed to make any objections.” (From The Old Presbyterian Meeting House at Alexandria, Virginia 1774-1874)

As they dug, the construction workers were surprised to find a coffin containing the remains of a man dressed in a Revolution- ary War uniform. A new grave was immediately prepared a few feet away and the body re-interred in the Meeting House burial ground. Conflicting dates are found for the discovery, but 1826 is noted in the Meeting House records.

We don’t know the name of the soldier originally buried in land that is now beneath the rear wall of the Basilica of Saint Mary Basilica, but his legacy remains. William Gregory (1789-1875), a young man from Scotland, settled in Alexandria and became an active member of the Meeting House congregation, serving as one of its elders for many years. One Sunday after services there, while walking through the gardens, he told his young daughter Mary about the unknown soldier. Touched by the story, she placed a flower on the grave, beginning a ritual in which she often was joined by her Sunday school classmates.

In 1926, Mary, by then an elderly lady, remembered the unknown soldier in discussing the restoration of her church. She said she hoped his grave could be marked. Volunteers from the local Post of the American Legion, who were there clearing the yard, immediately prepared a temporary wooden marker. A permanent memorial was created by the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution and dedicated on Lexington-Concord Day, April 19, 1929, with music provided by the U.S. Army Band and reportedly led by John Philip Sousa.

The epitaph on the monument at the tomb reads: Here lies a soldier of the Revolution whose identity is known but to God. His was an idealism that recognized a Supreme Being, that planted religious liberty on our shores, that overthrew despotism, that established a people’s government, that wrote a Constitution setting metes and bounds of delegated authority, that fixed a standard of value upon men above gold and lifted high the torch of civil liberty along the pathway of mankind. In ourselves, his soul exists as part of ours, his memory’s mansion.

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we might spend a few minutes in prayer at the final resting place of this unknown soldier of the conflict that led to our nation’s independence. — Kitty Guy, Parish Historian

DINNER TO HONOR BISHOP BURBIDGE MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Guadalupe Radio Network has announced Thursday, Catholic Charities recently opened a second free medical August 20, as the new date for its annual “ Fishers of clinic for poor, uninsured and under-insured adults and Men” Dinner at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria, needs volunteer medical professionals and others to op- this year honoring Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for his erate the clinic. The Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic works of evangelization. The dinner supports WMET is located at 13900 Church Hill, Woodbridge. 1160 AM & 103.1 FM (Falls Church), in the Guadalupe Volunteer nurses and doctors, including in- Radio Network, Radio for Your Soul! WMET now reaches ternists, cardiologists, gynecologists and 6.5 million souls in four (arch)dioceses. Guadalupe Radio other specialists, nutritionists, physical ther- Network also is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a net- apists and others are needed. To volunteer work and is EWTN's largest radio affiliate. For more at the clinic, please contact Alexandra about the dinner, please call 877.646.1160 or visit Luevano at 703.335.2779 extension 15 or GRNonline.com and click on the “Events” tab. [email protected]. The Basilica of Saint Mary + The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + July 5, 2020 + Page Eight

AROUND OUR PARISH & BEYOND

From Your Saint Vincent de Paul Society HELP URGENTLY NEEDED! The harvest is An unprecedented number of our neigh- plentiful, but the bors face yet another crisis: eviction. laborers are few; pray therefore to the Lord of Without jobs, income or savings, those the harvest previously living paycheck-to-paycheck to send out laborers have seen their rent bills pile up for the into His harvest. past three months. With the moratorium — Luke 10:2 on evictions ending last week, and the number of eviction writs so large, our district court is expected to hold hearings in large batches daily. VOCATION CRUCIFIX PROGRAM Families and individuals are invited During the month of May, the crisis was food. In to participate in a Basilica of Saint Mary June, we shifted our Saint Vincent de Paul Society initiative to pray for an increase in vocations focus to rent, with 80 percent of our assistance going to the priesthood and consecrated life. to help keep families in their homes. Lisa, a single You will have the opportunity to host mom with two boys, ages 8 and 10, lost her and a special crucifix for one week at a time, was only able to find part-time employment at a gro- cery. She used her funds to feed and clothe her boys praying each day for vocations around the and keep her home clean and safe. As her rent ar- world, especially in our parish and diocese. rears grew, she got some help from us and others, If you are interested in participating in the but not enough. Her fears are profound, although she Vocation Crucifix Program, contact masks them in front of her boys. Elena Bigg at [email protected].

Please help us help families like Lisa’s stay in their homes until they can return to full-time employment. SEMINARIAN EDUCATION ENDOWMENT Please support the seminarians of our Arlington Diocese We welcome new volunteers and hope you will con- and SEEF, a permanent endowment fund established to sider joining us. You also can contribute to our work provide funding for annual seminarian expenses such as via Faith Direct or writing a check to SVdP, dropping room, board, tuition, health insurance and books, which it in the Poor Box or mailing it to the Parish Office at total almost $45,000 per seminarian. Please give gener- 313 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. ously! To donate, make checks payable to “Foundation for the CDA - SEEF” and mail to The Foundation, 200 Contact Jim Larocco at [email protected] North Glebe Road, Suite 811, Arlington, VA 22203. for more information. Please feel free to contact Gretchen Koch at [email protected] or 703.841.3819 if you have any questions.

Memorial Mass for Merle Guidry Myrtis (Merle) Guidry, an active member of the Basilica of Saint Mary parish for several decades, passed JOB OPPORTUNITY away on May 28, 2020. Her funeral was held Caring for Our Children in Reserve, LA, where she was interred. The Basilica School of Saint Mary Extended Care A memorial Mass will take place here at the Program is in urgent need of staff Basilica on Saturday July 11, at 10:30 a.m. Requiescat in pace for the upcoming school year. The pay is $15 an hour. Your hours would be 2:30 to 6 :15 p.m. You may work daily, Monday through Friday, or pick three days a week. Requirements: Love God, His children A FREE, comprehensive, online library of and their joyful voices. Catholic resources is available to Basilica Email [email protected] for further details. of Saint Mary parishioners at https://stmaryoldtown.formed.org