Volume 41 Number 4 May 2019 M aneline ST. MARK Catholic Community

A Women’s Retreat with Martha and Mary: Balancing Prayer with Life and Seeking Joy in Jesus’s Presence By Kathy Aquilina

artha and Mary are two wom- Martha welcomed and loved Jesus in her Not everyone at the retreat identified with en whom we know well from own manner. She focused on serving him Mary’s virtues. We did share how much Mthe Bible. Their sisterly tussle a meal. Maribeth we wanted them in our lives. Questions is one with which we can easily identify! pointed out that arose, such as how do we further seek the Two Bible passages (Luke 11:38-42 and Martha had good Presence of God in our lives? How do we John 12:1-8) about these women provid- qualities: “It’s make knowing Jesus a priority? ed a stimulating theme for a recent retreat not all negative. Prayer for the Praying College Moms (PCM), Responsibility “Have you ever been asked the question: who often are tempted to “over-Martha” and duty are ‘Why don’t you our young adults. On a recent Saturday strengths in the have a prayer morning, 22 women gathered at Mount Gallup Strengths life?’” won- Tabor for with Father Bill Quigley. Finder. From her dered Maribeth. Maribeth Harper Following Mass, we were led in contem- gift of hospital- “Likely you plative prayer by Frances Chamberlin and ity, she also paid might respond: Maribeth Harper, who wrote the PCM great attention to detail. Martha was honest ‘I don’t have book, …And So We Pray: A Guidance for with Jesus and told him exactly what she the time. It’s Moms with College Age Young Adults. This wanted. It was scandalous for Mary to sit too hard. I can’t prayer session was followed by small and at the feet of Jesus. Certainly, complaining stay in that state. large group discussions; we ended the day can be the right thing to do”. Frances Chamberlain I can feel peace- with Adoration of the EUCHARIST. “However”, Frances emphasized, “her ful and quiet in Martha busy disposition puts distance between her Holy Hour, but I can’t keep it up’ ”. So Many women identify with Martha. and Jesus. She was not able to hear God what can we do? Maribeth led us in thinking about Martha’s calling her along with her sister: “Behold I “Dear God, help me feel your Presence personality: perfectionist, efficient, ena- stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My through Scripture”, prayed Frances, who is bling, worrying, dutiful, having a strong voice and opens the door, then I enter his house a Secular Carmelite of the Discalced Order sense of responsibility for things beyond and dine with him, and he with Me” (Rev. 3:14- and a ST. MARK Parishioner. She also her control, and seeking attention for 22). Jesus’s message to Martha, and to us heads a PCM group at ST. MARK. With doing work. Martha’s drive to organize all of us, is to set our priorities: “Seek ye her 30-plus years of learning, practicing, is pervasive. first the kingdom of God and His right course, and teaching contemplative prayer, she “Our culture is Martha,” said Maribeth. and all these things shall be added unto ye” (Mt. often quotes St. Teresa of Avila’s contem- To illustrate this, she shared her own task- 6:31-33). plative Prayer of Recollection: “Prayer… oriented motivation: “I had recently be- Mary means taking time frequently to be alone come an empty-nester. After Mass one day, We then explored what traits can be dis- with the One whom we know loves us”. my mother-in-law met me in the parking cerned about Martha’s sister, Mary, who Frances promotes Lectio Divina, which lot and asked, ‘With the kids gone, what could and did sit at the feet of Jesus. She leads us into the Prayer of Recollection are you going to do next?’ I responded, ‘I was devoted, affectionate, empathic, and with God alone, through quietly focusing don’t know what I am going to do’. She respectful; she had extreme confidence and on a Scripture passage. Reverently, we read then said, ‘You are entering a more con- was able to prioritize and be steadfast in her each Scripture passage three times, and templative state of life….’ ‘I hope not’, I choice. Mary already understood Jesus: “I afterwards we were grateful for the time cut in, ‘I have to find something to keep can do nothing on my own. The Father who dwells of reflection, with eyes closed, alone with me busy!’” in me does His works” (John 5:30; 14:10). Continued on page 2 A Women’s Retreat Continued from page 1

God. Frances asked: “What is God saying Challenges and Help Designer, who can come into our lives. to us? Do we visualize anything? Do we Maribeth warned us to be ready for some Who would not want to access that help?” feel a deep peace? The Lord wants each wily challenges: “Temptations come. They “By daily bringing ourselves to Our Lord of us to be present to God’s presence reveal our attachments. So do take note! in a set time of prayer, we are also bring- within, to gaze on Jesus in love….”. Temptation can be an interior voice saying ing Jesus more into our lives,” concluded Feeling, seeing, listening—there are many to you, ‘You are not good enough’. This Frances. The fruit of prayer is found in our ways that we can respond to Scripture in is done to discourage. I personally am lives, not in the prayer itself. We find we are our quiet reflection. Often, we are dis- so aware of the banality of my life. For able to do our duty but not be burdened. It tracted, so Frances counseled us: “When instance, in our silence just now I found starts with knowing the loving God within. extraneous thoughts come, always return myself thinking of our fraying carpet God gives the joy of His presence.” at home and how I might fix it. That back to Jesus, or go back to the line in Maribeth reassured us: “Jesus takes and certainly does tempt me to be discour- Scripture, you last remember. Gently re- absorbs as much as you can worry. Turn aged—in the middle of leading a retreat turn to Jesus…. At first, the most difficult back to Him. You do have a choice. There my mind goes to my fraying carpet!” part of prayer is to listen, get out of the is time”. Frances adds: “Come to me, all you way, and let God lead the prayer session! Since we all know how easy it is for the who labor and are burdened, and I will give you This is not the time for petitioning God; to-do list to take over our lives, what can rest” (Mt. 11: 28). One can hear Jesus say- just allow oneself to be led from Scripture we put into place that might help us with ing this to us Marthas, who strive to know to Jesus Himself. He reveals Himself in new priorities? Do we really desire to God as Mary did!” silence, between the words. His love for spend time with Jesus? Maribeth encour- [Editor’s note: Additional guidance and in- you cannot but help draw Himself to ages us to go directly to our source of sights are available at Maribeth Harper’s you... and you to Him”. power daily: “Jesus is the Master Planner, blog at https://www.andsowepray.com.]

ST. MARK Youth Celebrate Their First Communion The following children of ST. MARK will celebrate their First Communion on the weekends of May 4-5 and May 11-12. The Sacrament will be administered at the 5:30 p.m. Saturday Masses, as well as at the 10:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Sunday Masses.

Jace Atkinson Eleanor Hanley Nicholas Niebyl Alan Stattel Taylor Atkinson Theodore Hathaway Reagan Nolan Jonathan Stattel Benjamin Beck Nicolas Hill Grayson Odell James Steare Owen Beresny Katelyn Hockenbury Grace O’Neill Daniel Sullivan William Sullivan Maia Berthe Hannah Houlihan Sophie O’Neill Pier Carlo Bertolini Rachel Joseph Aidan O’Toole Elijah Taliercio Cybelle Tran Joseph Bjornstad Gabriel Kawa Nicolas Owen Lauren Bowser Samantha Kehrt CarolinePetersam Edwin Vanissery Lucas Camacho Chase Kitchel Natalia Pezzimenti Madeleine Wach Joshua Carey Gianna Larsen Cole Pointkowski Makena Waddell Emma Churchill Nolan Le Valerie Porcelli Kaitlyn Wade Brigid Culipher Jack Leis Jacqueline Ramia Benjamin Wandow Bridget Donnelly Olivia Rash Naomi Waterman Lexi Mack Victoria Whitman Lukas Marinovich Sara Rivas Ryne Eggstaff Ilan Robbins Hannah Wibowo Ryan Emerick Kendall Meier Sarah Woods Lila Evanko Robyn Mendis Michael Santoro Tyler Messina Mitchell Schottler Sean Ying Liam Fee Olivia Meyers Kaitlyn Selby Javion Zdimal Sofia Foreso Lucia Miller Clara Shaw Magnolia Zens Aidan Gaspard Abigail Moynihan Sheldon Smith Olaf Zurawski Jackson Green Luke Murray Maximus Snow Oscar Zurawski

2 Extraordinary Ministers the Holy Communion Serve ST. MARK By Robert Lemieux

he First EUCHARIST was cel- discovered about the EUCHARIST in and especially blessed that Communion ebrated a little over 2,000 years the early Church; this enhanced under- can be received in both species, the Tago at Passover. We remember standing enabled Vatican II to restore the Precious Body and Blood. To ensure that that celebration on Holy Thursday, and liturgy more accurately to the traditions as many Parishioners as possible can re- we reenact it every time Mass is cele- that had been lost. Additional changes be- ceive, almost three years ago the Worship brated — anytime, anywhere! gan with the restoration of the EASTER Commission requested using low-gluten Vigil ceremonies in the 1950s; they made hosts and mustum for those who can- The Apostle Paul tells of the tradi- a mighty leap forward with the reforms not medically tolerate gluten or alcohol. tion handed on in 1 Cor 11:23-26: of the Vatican II in the 1960s. Do you know of any other Parish that “For I received from the Lord what I also The principal changes following Vatican does this? handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus, on II are the following: the night He was betrayed, took bread, and, To ensure all are served in a respect- after He had given thanks, He broke it n The EUCHARIST can be celebrated in ful yet efficient manner, normally 12 the local language. and said, ‘This is My body, which is for Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy you. Do this in remembrance of Me’. In n The Presider can face the Congregation. Communion (EMHCs, the Laity) as- the same way He took the cup also, after n There are responses for the people. sist the Presider, who is the Ordinary supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new cove- n The Laity may participate as readers of Minister. More than 125 active EMHCs nant in My blood. Do this, as often as you Scripture and as Extraordinary serve five-year terms. In addition to serv- drink it, in remembrance of Me’. For as Ministers of Holy Communion. ing at Mass, EMHCs bring Communion often as you eat this bread and drink the n The Laity bring the gifts to the Altar. to those who cannot participate at Mass. cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord n The chalice can be made available to all. the Worship Office has contacted new until He comes”. n There is a variety of Eucharistic prayers. EMHC nominees and invited them to serve; the installation ceremony will be n The music is better suited to the Laity. The ways in which the EUCHARIST held on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi n Some spontaneity is tolerated. has been celebrated have been refined (June 22-23). Those who accept will at- over the centuries. Prior to Vatican II, n Fasting has been reduced to one hour. tend the Diocesan training, followed by the last major reform occurred in 1570. ST. MARK Parishioners are blessed to be specificST. MARK training on June 22. Since the reform of 1570, more was able to participate fully in this Sacrament Please pray for the nominees!

NEW Bereavement ST. MARK Welcomes New Members at EASTER Vigil Group at ST. MARK n oss of a loved one hurts. To help, ST. MARK is hosting the Becky Love Foundation and LFairfax Family Counseling to form the Bereavement Group. This will be a free monthly gathering in the ST. MARK Christian Formation Center, Room 131, on the third Tuesday of every month, from 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. This group is Neophytes who received BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION, and FIRST intended for adults (ages 16 and EUCHARIST over) whose loved ones have died. William Jones Chang Suh Sean Lindenmuth Audrey Valdez Kelly Manya, LCSW, PLLC, is Christina Prisbe Evan Wawrzaszek the group therapist from Fairfax Jessica Prisbe Karen Wawrzasek Family Counseling. For more in- formation, please email Kelly, Those already Baptized who were received into Full Communion [email protected], or call Stacey Ashman Joseph Wawrzaszek 703 919 1666. n Please continue to pray for our new members as they continue to grow in the Faith!

3 Walking the Way: Our El Camino de Santiago Francés Pilgrimage By Barbara and Mark Morneau e first learned of El Camino Wednesday, September 12, through de Santiago (translated as Sunday, October 21. It involved 35 days W“The Way of St. James”) pil- of walking an average of 13.8 miles. Our grimage in 2006 from a young Catholic longest day was 24 miles, and our short- couple who took one of the pilgrim- est day was 6 miles. The other four days age paths as part of their honeymoon. were extra days we took to tour and visit Over the years, we added it to our in the cities of Pamplona, Burgos, León, “bucket list” of post-retirement activi- and Santiago de Compostela through ties. We saw it as a special spiritual op- which El Camino passes. portunity, as a way to experience much of what Spain has to offer (a country On the pilgrimage, we met people we had never visited), and as a physical from many different countries and a challenge. wide diversity of ages. The oldest was an 84-year-old man from Sweden; the History of the Pilgrimage youngest were middle-schoolers from The El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage Spain. Pilgrims of both genders walk began in the 9th century shortly after alone, as couples, in small groups and the discovery of the of St. James as parts of organized tours. One of the the Greater in a field in northwest Spain. themes of the pilgrimage is that each Tradition has it that, after Pentecost, St. Mark and Barbara standing in the person’s Camino is their own, and we square of the CATHEDRAL OF James traveled “to the end of the earth” to should not judge another’s Camino. evangelize; at that time, the Atlantic coast SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA just minutes after arriving Some pilgrimages are 500 miles or long- of Spain was considered to be the end of er, depending on where the Pilgrims the earth. Today, there is a rock-bound start, and some are much shorter. peninsula on the Spanish coast (about for Europe—as popular as Rome and For Pilgrims to receive a Pilgrimage 54 miles from Santiago de Compostela) Jerusalem. Its popularity continued “Compostela” Certificate from the named Cape Finisterre (Latin for “end through the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Cathedral, they must walk at least 100 of earth”). In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the kilometer (62 miles) or bike 200 kilom- pilgrimage traffic diminished, but pop- St. James is said to have returned to eters. The Pilgrims prove that they did ularity returned with the 1957 publica- walk or bike by showing their Pilgrim Jerusalem after preaching in Spain for sev- tion of Walter Starkie’s book, The Road to eral years. In Jerusalem, according to the Credentials, which are stamped at loca- Santiago.” In 2017, over 300,000 Pilgrims tions along The Way. , he angered Herod traveled “The Way” and received a certifi- Agrippa and was beheaded. We chose to take the El St. James is considered to Camino de Santiago Francés be the first of the Apostles 500-mile route after seeing to be martyred. Popular be- the documentary “I’ll Push lief is that a few of James’s You” in November 2017. disciples returned his body We decided if Patrick Gray to the area of Spain where could push his friend Justin he had evangelized the na- Skeesuck in a wheelchair over tive people. The of that route, we, at 67 years of his head remains in the age and in good health, could Armenian APOSTOLIC do the same. Justin is para- CATHEDRAL OF ST. lyzed from the neck down JAMES in Jerusalem. by a degenerative muscular A shrine and then a town Barbara praying at the disease similar to ALS. quickly grew up around the A map of the major El Camino Cruz de Fierro (Iron We are very happy we chose relics of St. James (Sant- routes in Spain leading to Santiago Cross) five miles outside to make that route our “El Iago) in the field where his de Compostela Source: Google of Rabanal del Camino, Camino.” We met many won- relics were found, based on Spain, on Day 29 derful people, experienced a star and miraculous celes- several almost miraculous blessings, tial lights. Santiago de Compostela is a de- cate from the Cathedral. The destination saw God’s face and love in many peo- rivative of “St. James of the Star Field.” has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage site. ple along “The Way”, and experienced By 1000 AD, the CATHEDRAL OF Spain and its historic Roman Catholic SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Our Pilgrimage culture in a way that would be difficult had become a major pilgrimage site Our pilgrimage lasted 39 days, from to do as part of a tour. 4 For example, a well-known point in the our experience French way pilgrimage is the Cruz de with the M&Ms Fierro (translated as “Iron Cross”). It is group. simply a small iron cross mounted on a pillar over a pile of rocks. All around it If you have are artifacts and remembrances left by time and incli- Pilgrims over the ages. It is a place where nation, we en- courage you to consider this special pil- grimage ex- Pilgrims resting along El perience in a Camino de Santiago in the An El Camino foot Meseta region of Spain beautiful coun- try with lovely, bridge over the Rio Arga leaving Zubiri, kind and hard- Spain visit there was a personal, spiritual, and working peo- memorable event. ple. Pilgrims There is not enough space to share other with limited time could travel the 62- Barbara and a Pilgrim friend approach- stories in this article, but we are very will- mile Camino and earn a certificate in five ing the city of León on Day 24 ing to share a more in-depth account of or six days, starting in Sarria, Spain. If our experience for those who are inter- you do decide to travel El Camino, please a Pilgrim can leave an item that represents ested. For example, on April 3, we shared pray for us, our Parish Community, a person, a petition, a sorrow, or oth- and our Church, both along “the Way” er personal prayer for the remainder and when you kneel in front of St. of time. The Cruz de Fierro is fea- James’s relics at the Cathedral of tured in the 2010 movie, The Way, SANTIAGO de COMPOSTELA. directed by Emilio Estevez, and our Buen Camino!

The Relics of St. James (Santiago) An example of the many ornate with Pilgrim petition notes in the altars in Spain surrounded by “the foreground Communion of Saints”

MAY FEASTS AND SAINTS 1 St. Joseph the Worker CONFIRMATION ur Eighth-Grade Students have been preparing in 2 St. Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Oearnest since September to receive the Sacrament 3 Sts. Philip and James, Apostles of CONFIRMATION on Wednesday, May 15. Bishop 10 St. Damien de Veuster Burbidge will be the Main Celebrant at the Mass at 6:00 13 Our Lady of Fatima p.m. A reception will follow in the Msgr. Cassidy Activities Center. 14 St. Matthias, Apostle The Candidates have attended classes, participated in 15 St. Isidore Spirit Teams, selected their Sponsors and Saints, gone 18 St. John I, and Martyr on retreats, and been formally interviewed. Throughout 20 St. Bernardine of Siena their spiritual preparations, they have been supported 21 St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions, by their parents and families, teachers, Sponsors, Spirit martyrs Team volunteers, and the Parish Community. 22 St. Rita of Cascia Please pray for them as they receive the final Sacrament of 25 Sts. Bede the Venerable, Gregory VII, Initiation and begin the next phase of their Faith journeys. St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi Their names will be published in the June Maneline. 27 St. Augustine of Canterbury 31 Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

5 ST. MARK Joins 2019 By Kevin Flores

ere I am, a Servant of the some reflective prayer time, Confession, Lord… speak your word and Holy Mass. to me and let your will be “H Tuesday: Opening Mass done” was the theme of the 15th World Bishop Jose Domingo Mendieta, the Youth Day in Panama. After nearly 15 Bishop of Panama, was the Main months of preparation, fund-raising, and Celebrant at the Opening Mass for the praying, six ST. MARK Pilgrims joined Pilgrims on Tuesday evening. Nearly the Arlington Diocesan group of 40 other 500,000 young people from over 175 High School and Young Adult Pilgrims on countries filled Cinta Costera, the long January 20 at 1:38 a.m. at Dulles Airport to park hugging the coastline of Panama board the Copa Airlines plane. Day Pilgrimages under my belt, it is hard City. A large group from en- World Youth Day Cross to understate the relief of having our own circled our small ST. MARK group, and Five months earlier in August 2018, washer and dryer for a whole week! within minutes we became friends. The the World Youth Day Cross paid a walk back to our hotel was a long one, We quickly unpacked, rested, and then special visit to DC. It was carried by but full of energy, singing, and laughter. headed off for a tour of Old Panama many young Pilgrims in and around the City. To our dismay, after taking the sub- Wednesday-Friday: Events National Mall. This special Cross was way to our designated stop, we discov- On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday given to the youth of the world by St. ered that most of the shops and venues mornings, Pilgrims attended catechesis John Paul the Great on Palm Sunday in had lost their electricity. Some restau- sessions in their native languages at lo- 1984. He exclaimed, “My dear young peo- rants had backup generators, so eat- cal parishes, schools, and venues. Each ple, at the conclusion of the Holy Year, I en- ing lunch was not an issue. Our walk- of the three days, a different Bishop trust to you the sign of this Jubilee Year: the ing tour continued and included many spoke to us about our Catholic faith Cross of Christ! Carry it throughout the world old church ruins, beautifully decorat- and Mary’s “yes”. One Bishop from as a symbol of Christ’s love for humanity, and ed town squares, and the Cathedral it- London answered anonymous Catholic announce to everyone that only in the death and self. That evening, Dube Travel hosted a questions that the Pilgrims submitted resurrection of Christ we can find salvation welcome dinner for all of the Arlington via texting. Each session ended with the and redemption”. Pilgrims at a nearby restaurant. celebration of Mass. In the afternoons ST. MARK and HOLY FAMILY and evenings, activities and events were Pilgrims were honored to carry the Monday: Sightseeing available throughout the city, includ- Monday was a sightseeing day. We trave- World Youth Day Cross outside the ing concerts, speakers, the Sacrament led by bus to the Gamboa Rainforest John Paul II Center to the recently of RECONCILIATION, and a near Gatun Lake and the Panama Canal. opened Luminous Mysteries Chapel. Vocations Fair. We saw an exhibit of sloths in What a joy and blessing we all felt car- their natural habitat. The frog rying that holy Cross, once touched and and butterfly enclosures were blessed by Saint John Paul the Great very interesting. These rare, var- himself. ious-colored frogs were no larger Sunday: Travel to Panama than the size of a thumb, and it After landing around 6:00 a.m. in was hard to spot them in the palm Panama and going through Customs, leaves. Panama is home to over we were greeted by Dube Travel 100 different species of butter- Ambassadors. They directed us to buses flies—so many colors and unique to head to . It was a bright, designs. sunlit day with blue skies and 85-degree On Wednesday evening, the Pilgrims The best part was a canopy-style, six- temperatures. welcomed to Panama, and passenger, ski-lift ride over the tropi- our Holy Father spoke briefly to the The city skyline reminded me of cal rainforest and up to a lookout tow- Pilgrims on Thursday evening. Being Chicago, with lots of tall skyscrapers er that overlooked the beauty of the in a small group had its advantages. ST. close to one another. We checked into Panama Canal. The sightseeing expedi- MARK Pilgrims meandered into a large our hotel for the week, Torres de Alba, tion still was not over as we boarded a crowd going through security and end- in downtown Panama City. The suites small cruiser boat to tour on the canal ed up getting a good vantage point from were met with great appreciation. Each and small islands. Our boat captain was which to see Pope Francis, not once, suite had a separate bedroom and bath- able to spot several types of monkeys but twice. His talk on being builders of room and included a living/dining area and a sloth, hanging and swinging from bridges and on the need to start walking, and a kitchenette with a washer and trees. He even spotted an alligator from being disciples, ended with this quote… dryer. With three previous World Youth several yards out. The day ended with “Lord, teach us to love the way you love us!”

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Milestones Saturday: Sunday: Mass with Pope Francis Closing Mass: NEW PARISHIONERS Saturday began with Mass at a local par- Instead of playing some Praise and ST. MARK welcomes the following new ish near our hotel. After packing our Worship music to wake up the Pilgrims Parishioners to our Parish family: sleeping bags, food, water, and oth- on Sunday morning, we were greet- Timothy Kane and Hiromi Ozaki er supplies for the overnight Vigil, we ed with a loud “Buenos Dias!” and headed to Metro Park via the subway then loud music… unlike the sounds that would take us of a WorkCamp BAPTISM to the halfway point. wake up. An William Jones We walked several estimated 700,000 Sean Lindenmuth more miles through Pilgrims joined in Christina Prisbe the neighborhoods the closing Mass, in- Jessica Prisbe before we reached cluding many locals. Chang Suh our destination. The We were located to- Audrey Valdez Panamanians were ward the back of the Evan Wawrzaszek very welcoming, of- crowd, and so we Karen Wawrzasek fering us water and were able to see the the use of their bath- Holy Father drive by rooms, and even in the Popemobile MATRIMONY spraying us with wa- one last time. Maggie Goetzman and Tony Marmo ter to cool us off. Justin Patterson and Bethany Bray Our pilgrimage After arriving at our ended with a side designated section, trip to the Panama we set up camp and DEATHS Canal. We toured the rested. What perked The following Parishioners entered Miraflores locks and us up was that Pope into eternal life: the museum. What Francis was arriving Sylvia Davies a magnificent man- and would be passing Jean DiPaola made wonder! What by our area! Daniel Bart Steib a life-changing pilgrimage! What a lov- Hietz, a high school CONFIRMATION Joan Giroux ing God we have! Candidate, was thrilled as our Holy Paul Lyons Father passed by and looked directly at At the end of Mass, it was announced him. Pope Francis led Adoration, after that the 16th International World Youth Maneline is the publication of ST. which a statue of Our Lady of Fatima Day would be in Portugal in 2022. MARK Catholic Community, 9970 was processed around the entire park. A Information on how to register for World Vale Road, Vienna, VA 22181. It is late-night Rosary concluded the even- Youth Day Portugal will be available in published nine times a year, with a ing’s events. August/September 2020… stay tuned. January/February issue, a June/July issue, and an August/September issue. Individuals wishing to submit articles should contact a member of ST. MARK Hosted Soup and Stations the editorial team. Editors: Fridays in LENT Mary Fisk: [email protected] ST. MARK continued the tradi- tion of a Meatless Homemade Ann Ramish: [email protected] Soup Supper each Friday even- ing in LENT. People gath- Artist: Susan Scanlon: ered from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 [email protected] p.m. in the Msgr. Thomas Cassidy Activities Center for a simple meal of soup, salad, and bread provided by the Pro-Life Committee and the Pastoral Council. The Stations of The Cross followed the meal at 7:30 p.m.

7 Mark Your Calendar May 2 Embry Rucker Food Delivery 9:00 a.m. 11 Junior High BASH 2:00 p.m.

3 First Friday EUCHARISTIC DEVOTION 12 First Holy Communion Masses opens at 10:00 a.m 10:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. Junior High Night 6:30 p.m. 14 CONFIRMATION Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. 4 Memorial Mass for Bishop Anton Justs 2:00 p.m. Respect Life Meeting 7:30 p.m. First Holy Communion Mass 5:30 p.m. 15 CONFIRMATION Mass 6:00 p.m. 5 First Holy Communion Masses 10:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. 17 Junior High Night 6:30 p.m. CONFIRMATION Interviews 2:00 p.m. Youth and Family Mass 6:00 p.m. 19 Christ House Food Delivery 10:00 p.m.

9 Pastoral Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. 30 Final Workcamp Meeting 6:00 p.m.

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