May 19 - Saint Rita Catholic Church

ST. RITA CHURCH
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
MONDAY, MAY 20
ST. BERNARDINE OF SIENA, PRIEST
MAY 19, 2013
A Memorial Mass for JEREMY CLARK
will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 28th,
at 10:00AM. Everyone is welcome!
(SEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME)
7:00 AM
FATHER DANIEL N. GEE (L)
7:30 PM
BRUCE MANILLA (D)
TUESDAY, MAY 21
ST. CHRISTOPHER MAGALLANES, PRIEST, AND
COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
7:00 AM
DOROTHY C. MANTZ (D)
7:30 PM
KERMIT GOSNELL (L)
Mass in Spanish
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
SAINT RITA OF CASCIA, RELIGIOUS
OUR PARISH PATRONESS
7:00 AM
PATRICIA M. MCLAUGHLIN (L)
Eucharistic Adoration ~ 7:30AM-7:15PM
Confessions heard from 7:00-8:00PM.
10:00 AM
MRS. DEBRA BECK (L)
School Mass
7:30PM
SUSANNE ARNOLD (L)
THURSDAY, MAY 23
WEEKDAY
7:00 AM
PATRICIA M. MCLAUGHLIN (L)
7:30 PM
WILLIAM S. FEILER (D)
Traditional Latin Mass
FRIDAY, MAY 24
WEEKDAY
7:00 AM
CONFRATERNITY OF ST. PETER
SATURDAY, MAY 25
ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE, PRIEST AND DOCTOR OF THE
CHURCH ~ ST. GREGORY VII, POPE ~ ST. MARY
MAGDALENE DE ‘PAZZI, VIRGIN
8:00 AM
FOR A CLOSER UNION WITH THE
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, OUR
GUIDE AND STRENGTH IN THE BATTLE
FOR LIFE
Monthly Respect Life Mass
5:00 PM
CELEBRANT’S INTENTION
SUNDAY, MAY 26
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
7:15 AM
CONFRATERNITY OF ST. PETER
8:30 AM
MARY KETCHEM (D)
11:00 AM
Missa Pro Populo—Mass for the People
1:00 PM
CELEBRANT’S INTENTION
“PARISH GIVING” UPDATES FROM
APRIL 15-MAY 1, 2013:
Offertory … $12,639
Repairs & Replacements … $1,310
Easter … $10
Ascension (offertory) … $310
Poor Box … $546
TAKE NOTE: Thanks to a generous donor, we now have an
additional Parish Poor Box. It’s immediately to your left as you
pass through the school side vestibule and enter the church. How
appropriate, its being so near St. Joseph, “father of the poor.”
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PARISH UPDATES
CCD CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2013: Registration
forms are available in the Parish Office and church vestibules.
They can be returned through the collection basket or by mail.
THE LEGION OF MARY HELD A RECRUITMENT
DRIVE LAST WEEKEND. If you missed this opportunity and
would like more information, please contact Vivian Moran at
[email protected].
WE CAN ALWAYS USE MORE GROCERY STORE AND
GAS GIFT CARDS FOR OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED.
These items can be dropped in the collection basket.
EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE GUIDES CAN BE
FOUND IN EACH VESTIBULE. They are based on the Ten
Commandments and are for you to take and keep.
CHECK OUT THE PARISH BOOKLET RACK for
items to purchase in honor of our Patroness, Saint
Rita of Cascia. The 5-piece kits (zip-lock bags) are good
for any occasion, but especially in times of illness or
suffering. Please use the payment envelopes found in the
upper right hand corner.
THE MAY RESPECT LIFE MASS will be celebrated on
Saturday, May 25th, at 8:00AM. The Rosary will follow at the
Duke Street abortion facility. See column one for this month’s
Respect Life intention.
JOIN OUR MAY SING-A-LONG on Thursday, May 30th,
beginning at 3:00PM at Envoy Health Care, 900 Virginia Avenue
in Alexandria. Song sheets are provided. Questions? Call Dennis
Webb at 703-838-2041.
THE JUNE BAPTISM CLASS will be held on Thursday, June
6th, at 7:30PM in the Parish Center Lounge. (3825 Russell Road).
Please call Joanne for more information and to register, 703-8361640, x10.
CHANGE IN FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION SCHEDULE:
Since the eighth grade graduation Mass will be celebrated on First
Friday, June 7th, there will be no Eucharistic Holy Hour that
evening.
SPECIAL THANKS
to all those who so generously contributed both monetary
donations and baby items to our recent Respect Life Baby
Shower. We are so very grateful!!! Watch the bulletin for
further details.
Our charity should be prompt and cheerful, free of self-love and the
desire to “make an impression.” Let it be “hidden in Christ Jesus” who
sees all and will reward us at the proper time. Live Christ!
PENTECOST SUNDAY
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Celebrating 60 Years of Academic Excellence
Please join us this Sunday, May 19th as Saint Rita School
celebrates its 60th Anniversary. Brunch will be served in the
School Hall at 1:00PM. Come share your memories!
Summer’s Coming!
We’re looking ahead to the 3rd Annual
Winter Clothing Collection and Distribution.
Sort through your outgrown and no longer
needed, but serviceable winter clothing. Please
store your items at home until September when
they will be collected for October distribution.
Moving soon??? We’ll take your clothing now. Umbrellas and
rain gear also needed, as well as shoes and boots. For more
information, or an immediate pick-up, please contact Susanne
Arnold at 703-683-5138 or [email protected].
It’s Vacation Time!
As you plan your summer vacation, please
keep this in mind: hunger never takes a
vacation and for the less advantaged the
summer months can be rough as local
food closets are often stretched to the
limit. Help fill the Loaves and Fishes Pantry in Front Royal.
Bring your donations to church the weekend of June 8-9 and put
them directly into the marked vehicles found on church property.
Suggested non-perishable foods: cereal, peanut butter, jelly,
coffee, tea, tuna, beef stew, pasta meals (ravioli, etc.), canned
fruit, mac ’n cheese, cake mixes, and so on.
** Check our parish website for the bulletin dated May 12,
2013: Look for the “recycle” graphic in column 3 for more
ways to help those in need.
Holy Land Christians’ Display
On the weekend of June 22-23, there will be
a display of beautiful olivewood carvings
from the Holy Land in the Russell Road
vestibule. These carvings are made by the
Christians of Bethlehem who use them as
their source of income. These brothers and sisters of ours are
enduring hardships at this moment because of the volatile
situation in their home country. Christians in the Holy Land used
to be more than 30% of the population. There is less than 1% now
because of the situation. As Christians of faith, it is our duty to
support our brothers and sisters in Bethlehem. We can do this by
purchasing some of these beautiful carvings after Mass. For more
i n f or m a t i on , c on t a c t 2 0 2 - 3 0 2 - 5 8 8 9 , or vi s i t
www.BethlehemCarvings.org. ~ No Catholic home should be
without a crucifix, religious statue, or other item of devotion. Every
member of every Catholic family should have their own Rosary. (You
can’t have too many Rosaries!) These religious items help express who
we are as devote members of the Holy Catholic Church. Live Christ!
Catholic Camp for Kids
Coming soon!!! June 24-28, 2013
This year’s theme is MARY.
Special needs:
Lots of happy kids,
and as many dedicated teachers and helpers
as will volunteer.
More details to follow …
For more information, and to volunteer,
please call Parish DRE, Mrs. Betsy Nunn at
703-836-1640, x25, or email Betsy at
[email protected].
Thanks to St. Rita Parish Women …
Our
appreciation to all women who completed the recent survey
and/ or attended the meeting with Father Gee on April 19th
regarding a new group for women of the parish. You
contributed many thoughtful comments, great ideas and
suggestions which will be used by a steering committee over
the next couple of months to determine the structure of the
organization. The plan is to have the group organized by
the Fall of 2013; stay posted for further developments.
News from elsewhere …
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information or to register for the program beginning the weekend
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Memorial Day Mass: At 11:00AM on Monday, May 27th, Holy
Mass will be celebrated at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock
Road, Fairfax, by Father John M. O’Donohue. If outdoor services
at the cemetery are canceled due to inclement weather, Father
O’Donohue will offer an 11:00AM Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic
Church, 8800 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA.
Bishop Ireton High School Summer Camps: The variety of
camps held at the Alexandria campus include theater, basketball,
soccer, football, baseball, lacrosse and crew. The ages served are
rising 1st graders through rising 12th graders. For a brochure and
a registration form please email [email protected], or call
703-212-5190.
Prime-time Single Catholics - for ages 39 and up: For
information, contact John McBride at 703-820-9196.
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