May God Bless All Our Veterans!

Nov. 12, 2017-Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Louis Catholic Church 2907 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 | p: 703.765.4421 | saintlouisparish.org

New Sunday

Confessions Schedule:

8:20-9:20 AM Starting in December

Sunday Mass Clergy Parish Office Hours 7:00AM At the Poor Clares Rev. Keith O’Hare, Pastor Monday-Friday 9:30AM-12:30PM 7:30AM 8:45AM Rev. Paul L. Dudzinski, Parochial Vicar 1:30pM-7:30PM Saturday 9:30AM-3:30PM 10:30AM 12:30PM Rev. Dort A. Bigg, Parochial Vicar Rev. Bryan Duggan, In Residence Sunday 10:00AM-2:00PM 5:00PM (Spanish)

Saturday mass Confessions Saint Louis School 7:00AM At the Poor Clares Monday-Friday 9:15AM 703.768.7732 8:45AM Wednesday 6:30PM Stlouisschool.org 5:30PM Vigil Mass Saturday 9:15AM Kathleen McNutt, Principal Monday-Friday Mass 4:30PM Sunday 8:20-9:20AM Montessori Atrium 7:00AM At the Poor Clares 6:30AM 8:45AM 703.660.9270 Misa en Español Maria Blazevich, Coordinator

Domingos 5:00 PM Poor Clare Monastery Confesiones en Español St. Vincent De Paul 703.768.4918 Domingos 4:15 2505 Stone Hedge Drive Helpline San Vicente De Paul- Ayuda Alexandria, VA 22306 703.765.0050 703-765-0050 St. Louis Catholic School Open House Nov. 12 & 14 St. Louis Catholic School will be hosting Open Houses, Sunday, Nov. 12, 10am-1pm and Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9am-noon. St. Louis offers several half-day preschool options and full-day Kindergarten through 8th Grade. K-8th Grade applications for the 2018- 19 school year will be accepted beginning November 12th. Preschool registration will take place in February. For more information, please contact the school office 703-768-7732 or visit stlouisschool.org .

UCM

Next weekend, is the monthly Food Drive to help restock the Food Pantry at United Community Ministries (UCM) . We are asking each family to donate at least one grocery bag filled with non- perishable food items. Please feel free to contact Marvin Spychaj at 703-780-3498 or [email protected] for additional information.

Save the Date: The Annual St. Louis Parish Seniors Lunch will be on December 13. More Details to come.

Pastor’s Corner

Dear Friends, As we conclude Vocations Week please also pray for The most important decision that one makes in one's the 37 young women in our diocese who are in the life is the decision to accept (or not accept) one's formation process of becoming consecrated Religious vocation. Your vocation, from the Latin word Sisters. The grace of God is so visible in the lives of "vocare" (to call) is a calling from God . those who have said YES to His call!

God is the Master Artist who has a plan for your If you are still discerning your vocation, then make life. He has created you to love Him and love others in visits to the Blessed Sacrament in the parish adoration this world in a way that only you can! The calling to chapel. His voice speaks most clearly when one is marriage, to the single life, to the religious life, and to before Him there. Pray and then say yes to whatever he the priesthood - these are the calls that he issues - and tells you. then each must say "yes" with faith and trust.

We are very grateful for the visit last week of This weekend we also pray for all of our Veterans, who Seminarian Tony Bennett, a seminarian of the Diocese said "yes" to serve and protect our nation. May God of Arlington who is studying at Mount Saint Mary's reward them now and forever! Seminary. His request for prayers and support for him and the other 45 seminarians of the Diocese of Your Pastor, Arlington encourages us greatly! Father O'Hare

Wisdom For the Week:

“Let us help and commemorate them. If Job's sons were purified by their father's sacrifice [Job l:5), why would we doubt that our offerings for the dead bring them some consolation? Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and to offer our prayers for them (Homilies on First Corinthians 41:5 ( A.D. 392 )).” St. John Chrysostom (regarding prayers for the souls in Purgatory)

Quote of the Week

“Truth, according to the Christian faith,

is God's love for us in Jesus Christ.

Therefore, truth is a relationship.”

Pope Francis Married Couples Ministry Register for 2017-2018 Calling all couples - married, widows, and widow- Catechesis of ers. The Married Couples Ministry NEED YOU ! the Good Shepherd There is a monthly gathering for all of us to pray the Montessori Atrium Rosary and discuss various topics focusing on faith and marriage. Gatherings take place on the last Satur- We are still accepting New children for day of the month, except for November and Decem- level 2 and level 3 ber, which fall on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and Christmas. We meet from 7:30pm to • Level II Atrium (6-9 year olds) next study • Mondays 4:15-6:15pm 9pm. Nursing babies are welcome. Our is based on the book, “The 21 Undeniable Secrets of • Level III Atrium (9-12+ year olds) Marriage” by Allen Hunt . It is available for pur- • Tuesdays 4-6pm chase via Amazon. The next meetings for this calen- dar year are Saturdays, November 18 and December Registration forms are in the back of the church, the rec- 16. Please RSVP to Leo and Tanti McCormick tory offices, the atrium, and the atrium website: at: [email protected] http://saintlouisparish.org/atrium

If you have any questions, please contact Christmas Honey-Baked Ham sale! [email protected], 703-660-9270.

Place your orders on the Knights of Columbus Council website kofc5998.org by Sunday, Nov. Hawks Day 2017 19, 9 pm. For your HoneyBaked Ham, Whole A Tremendous Success! Turkeys or Breasts or Gourmet Cakes. Pickup Thanks to hardworking planning committees, an in- your orders at our hall at 8592 Richmond Hwy credible volunteer turnout, support from St. Louis on Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 9 to noon. families and beautiful weather, Hawks Day was a spec-

tacular event. The Hawks 5K and Fun Run is an im- Lord Teach Me To Pray Part 2: portant PTO fundraiser and we’d like to extend our This communal approach allows you to do the appreciation to all the sponsors. full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. You will pray for all the graces that are offered Knights of Columbus Breakfast while experiencing the direction of the Holy Spirit The Knights of Columbus will serve a pancake break- through weekly Faith Sharing on your daily fast Sunday, Nov. 12, after the 7:30, 8:45, and 10:30 prayer. This 30 week program is facilitated in a mass in the School Cafeteria. The breakfast includes group setting, meets for 2 hours once a week, and pancakes, sausage, and scramble eggs. Donations will requires thirty to forty-five minutes of daily prayer contribute with this ministry’s activities. on assigned scriptures. (Part 1 is a prerequisite.) Bread for Our Brothers Contact the office 703-765-4421 or mary- [email protected] Bread for Our Brothers is a food gleaning ministry of St. Louis Parish and Mt. Vernon KofC . We are Christmas Poster contest looking for volunteers for different pick-up activi- Knights of Columbus Mt Vernon Council invites ties. Contact Jim McCracken: 703-593- Saint Louis boys and girls ages 5 through 14 to partici- 4546 [email protected] pate in the international 2017 “Keep Christ in Christ- mas” poster contest. Posters are due to Parish Office CCW Collection Drive by Dec. 15. For info: kofc5998.org/youth.html The St. Louis Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will

be sponsoring a collection drive for new, unopened Christ House Needs Volunteers sample/travel size toiletries during the weekends Emergency Assistance Receptionist on Tuesday; of November 18th/19th and November 25th/26th. A Thrift shop volunteers for Monday to Saturday; Food box will be placed in the vestibule for your donations pantry volunteers for Monday, Tues- of soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, deodor- day or Wednesday. Please contact Sr. Annie Juan ant, hand lotion, lip balm, etc. These items will be at 703-548-4227 extension used assemble gift bags for the homeless during the 101 & [email protected] , 131 S. West St. Alexan- Women's Advent Morning of Recollection dria ,VA223l4 on December 2nd. Your generosity is greatly appreci- ated! CYO Basketball Teams: Children from St. Louis Parish who are in grades 3 Horario de Actividades -8 are eligible to play CYO basketball on St. Louis Adoración del Santísimo Parish team. In particular, we are hoping to find De lunes a las 7 am more 3 rd grade girls, but all teams are open for hasta el sábado a las 4 pm. participation. If you are interested in playing or learning more, please contact Judy Conti Bautismos en Español [email protected] . Las clases pre bautismales, para los padres que deseen bautizar sus niños menores de 7 años son St. Vincent de Paul Society el primer domingo de cada mes a las 2 de la tar- The society is a direct way to fulfill Christ’s teach- de. Llame al Sr. Moisés Cruz, 571-435-7518, para ing to remember the poor among us. We operate inscribirse. Favor de llenar la hoja de registro en the St. Vincent de Paul phone helpline and pro- la oficina antes de asistir a la clase. vide direct assistance to families who live within our parish boundaries and are struggling to afford Catecismo para Niños nd Domingos a las 10am, o miércoles a las 6:45pm. food, rent or utilities. We meet the 2 and 4th Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in Walsh Hall. We need volunteers to help us respond to Grupo de Oración Sábado, 6:30 pm en el gimnasio. those in need. Training is provided which enables volunteers to understand both the spiritual and practical aspects of our work. Contact Keith Estudio de Biblia Snider, [email protected] or 703-980-0726 Viernes, 7 pm en Walsh Hall.

St. Joseph’s Covenant Keepers. Legión de María St. Joseph’s Covenant Keepers brings together Miércoles, 7 pm en la rectoría. Catholic men, single or married, to grow in the llame a Marina, 703-569-0614. image of Christ and to strengthen our families. We are studying “The Bible Timeline: The Story of Programa de Jóvenes Salvation.” We meet Saturday mornings from 6:30 Los jóvenes de la intermedia se reúnen los -8:00am in Walsh Hall. For more information con- viernes a las 6:30 pm, y de la secundaria, los tact Leo McCormick: 202-213-1789 . domingos a las 6 pm, después de Misa.

Bible Study Intenciones de Misa Our adult Bible Study takes place Manrique Rodríguez, 571-238-7638 every Wednesday, at 7:00 PM in the school library. It is still open for new participants. The topic Sacramentos en Español is: Matthew: The King and His Kingdom .Contact John Misa: Domingo, 5:00 pm & Lina Gray at [email protected] Confesión: Domingo, 4:15 pm

Visitation of the Virgin Mary At your request, the Legion of Mary will bring the Pilgrim Virgin Mary Statue into your home for two weeks. It is an opportunity to renew devotion to Our Blessed Mother and experience real spiri- tual growth. Contact: Carmen Alfaro-Morawski 703-768-0842.

Call for Altar Servers Would your son like to serve at the altar? The St. Louis Knights of the Altar is open for boys start- ing in 4th grade. They may apply and be trained to be an altar server, contact Ruthie Cody at [email protected] . Monday, November 13 Ongoing Parish Activities Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Adult Church Choir Thursdays, 7:30 –9:00pm. Contact Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10; Lk 17:1-6 Sarah Noone, [email protected] 6:30 am, +Patricia Marvaso Council of Catholic Women 2nd Saturday, 9:30 am, WH. 7 am-Poor Clares, +Albert Balint Divine Mercy Cenacle 1st & 3 rd Tuesday, 9:30 am, WH. 8:45 am, +John Bistay Eucharistic Adoration Mondays at 7am - Saturday at 4 Tuesday, November 14 pm, Wis 2:23-3:9; Ps 34:2-3,16-17, 18-19; Lk 17:7-10 Gabriel Project For assistance, please call 703-841-3812 6:30 am, For the Intentions of Robert Doucette or email, [email protected] . 7 am-Poor Clares, For the Intentions of Nancy & Brink Knights of Columbus #5998 1st & 3rd Thursdays, More Seward on their Anniversary info - [email protected] . 8:45 am, +George White Legion of Mary Tuesdays at 7 pm in Walsh Hall; and Wednesday, November 15 Wednesdays at 7 pm, the Acolyte Room, and Walsh Hall. Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Dr of the Church Legion de Maria Miércoles a las 7 pm, Blue Room Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Mothers’ Group Wednesdays, 10 am, Walsh Hall. 6:30 am, For the Intentions of Ann Jurczuk Nicaragua Mission Group 2nd Monday, 7 pm, Blue 7 am-Poor Clares, +William (Bill) Dawson Room. 8:45 am, +John Doyle Nursery During the Sunday 10:30 Mass, School Music Thursday, November 16 rm. Saint Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, Virgin Parish Library Currently closed until future notice Wis 7:22b-8:1; Ps119:89,90,91,130,135,175; Lk17:20-25 Prayers & Squares 2nd Tuesday, 7 pm, Blue Room. 6:30 am, +Albert Balint Religious Education Sun. 10 am, and Wed. 6:45 pm, 7 am-Poor Clares, For the Intntns of Eduviges Liriano School. 8:45 am, +Vernon Silvertsen Respect Life Holy Hour 1st Saturday, 7:30 am, Friday, November 17 Adoration Chapel Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious St. Lucy Guild 2nd Tuesday, 10 am. Call Andrea Corsillo Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 for location of next meeting, 703-960-4973. 6:30 am, +Albert Balint St. Rose of Lima Guild 3rd Sunday, 2 to 4 pm. Call 7 am-Poor Clares, +Wayne Chapman Elaine Davidson, 703-971-3149. 8:45 am, +Dan Jenkins St. Vincent de Paul Society 2nd and 4 th Thursdays, 7:30 Saturday, November 18 pm,

Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles; St. Joseph’s Covenant Keepers Saturdays, 6:30am, WH Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin Parish Registration Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1- Registration forms are available in the parish office, at 8 or, for the Memorial of the Dedication, Acts 28:11- the main entrance of the church, and on the website. 16, 30-31; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6; Mt 14:22-33 Sacrament of Baptism 7:00 am-Poor Clares, +Brian Sullivan The first step is to register in the parish. Please stop by 8:45 am, +Repose of the Souls of Deceased Legionaries the office to register ASAP. For Baptism Class 5:30 pm, For the Intentions of Max Bazan information, please call 703-765-4421. Sunday, November 19 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sacrament of Marriage Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; 1 Thes This is a big event in your life! Please contact the 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 parish office to make an appointment with one of 7:00 am-Poor Clares, For the Intentions of Elizabeth the priests who will explain the process for getting Racherbaumer married in the Church (a minimum 6 month 7:30 am, +Millie Ondick process). 8:45 am, +Maria Bui Thay & Maria Tran Vinh 10:30 am, For the Intentions of St. Louis Parish 12:30 pm, +Simeon & Maria Doctor All Souls Remembrance Table 5:00 pm, +Mark Salinas If you’d like to bring the picture of your deceased Collections for November 5, 2017: loved one, please make sure your name is on the $20,049 back of the picture. Prayer Requests Sick List: Donald, Catherine Mehler, Paul Satta, Claire Montenegro, Michael, Akpaki, Claire Druke, Imelda Metiva, Robert Saulsgiver, Alfred Jr. USAF (Horn of Africa) Albrecht, Lyn Dulaney, Margaret Mieszczanski, Natalie Schreiner, Chris Faithful Departed: Aquino, Ma. Victorina Fahey, Tom Moore, Abbie Scyphers, Marie +Albert Balint Bazan, Jessica & Max Ferris, Caroline & Sabina Moniz, Michael Sedgley, Phyllis +Kenneth Bohlin Becker, Mark Fuller, Katherine Munsayac, Marilou Seward, Brink +Karen E. Borkowski Benedicto, Carmencita Galvez, Felicidad Munyampara, Pascal Shanahan, Paul +Bruce A. Cofer Bernardini, Marie Gibson, Turi Mushalko, Barbara Shifflett, Laura +Charles R. Cumming Blanes, Mary Glaser, Luke Natividad, Rosa Spragen, Lillian +Ben Edmunds Blondell, Jerry Graves, Ernie Navia, Osvaldo Stanton, Joann +Dick Effler Bonilla, Joanna Harris, Jeff & Family Nichols, Matthew Svitzer, Dorothy +Lisetta Gardenier Bowman, Dick & Lois Heyrana, Nena Northrop, Mary Swartz, Timothy +Samuel Nganga Karenge Brady, Carol Hollerth, Leah O’Connor, Elsa Thibeau, Dorothy +Stephanie Koslow Brittle, Florence Holloway, Clarence O’Donnell, Dorothy Tilton, Christine +Audrey Love Brown, Patricia E Hribar, Joe O’Hara, Francis Troup, Joseph +Tom Neary Buante, Arturo Johnson, Jessica Ortega, Marciano Vineyard, Mary +William Noel Byers, Jim Jordan, Alan Ortega, Maria delCarmen Wagner, Gerry +Lisa Peterson Caramagno, Irene Khalil, Amir Pacholec, Ann Washington, Ruth +Roseann Pettitt Caramagno, Lorena Kempton, Malcolm Patterson, Mattie Wilkerson, Frances +Elvira Romani Chacon, Anna Kiong, Jimmy Paulus, Lorraine Williams, Catherine +Mr.&Mrs. G. Sandoval Chan, Mariano Kopasz, Bob Pavone, Mary Lou Wilson, Howard +Stephen Schibler Charbonneau, John Paul Koslow, Carol & Richard Pawlowicz, Emilio Woznak, Elizabeth +Alicia M. T. Spychaj Chinchilla, Laura Kramer, Melinda, Perez, Victor Yanez, Vizenta +Clarissa Trono Cochran, Mary Ann Landreth, Jay Perkins, Tiffany Yellman, Eunice +Maurice Vagaggini Cochran, Thomas Landry, Jay Petree, Cecilia Zable, Joseph +Thomas Warfle Constantino, Nick Lapuz, Julia Powers, Bud & family Zilleruelo, John +Robert Williamson Cornelius, Mark Latta, Joe Racherbaumer, Elizabeth Zula, Joanne Corrigan, Andrew & Senta Layman, Joan C. Redencia-Abasdillas, Lydia Deployed Troops: Cramer, Owen Lee, Bob & Laura Rodriguez, Cindy Applegate, Thomas, Cav Croisetiere, Eleanor Leon, Fernando Rodriguez, Hillary 1-91 (Germany) Dall, Ron Leynes, Francisca Rogal, Stella Major A. Meixell, USAF De Guzman, Anika Lippert, Susan Rogan, Don De La Cruz, Angelo Sai Lugones, Roseline Ruane, Mary Prayer Line Delgado, Jorge Makar, Nash Rucci, Gennaro Jr. Desacido, Clara McCarron, Molly Rumpf, Charl 703-765-0761, Amy Pengidore. To add or remove a Dodson, Anna McMahon, Walter Santos, Rosa Maria friend or family member to the parish sick list, please Donahue, Michael Melo, Marcela call theparish office at 703-765-4421.